With three new tribes, there were a ton of storylines in the early going of Survivor Game Changers Episode 3. Here’s what Survivor Twitter had to say.
Survivor Game Changers Episode 3 jumped out the gate with guns blazing, going straight into a swap. Unbeknownst to them at the time, they were not shaking things up into two teams of nine. Instead, a third Tavua tribe was formed, breaking things into teams of six.
This means that for one team, they had to start over on Day 7 of 39, completely screwed in terms of camp resources. Survivor Twitter, of course, had a field day.
That kiss. #SurvivorGameChangers
— Sunday Burquest (@sundaysurvivor) March 16, 2017
Tavua will have to start from scratch. That seems extremely unfair considering how much food the tribes got during the marooning. #Survivor
— Gordon Holmes (@GordonHolmes) March 16, 2017
Big surprise: The Mana tribe is the orgy tribe. #survivor
— Max Dawson (@fymaxwell) March 16, 2017
I know they picked randomly, but #Survivor producers must be so happy Tai & Caleb are together.
— Eliza Orlins (@elizaorlins) March 16, 2017
Major upgrade! #Survivor pic.twitter.com/bSg8ESF8CP
— SURVIVOR (@survivorcbs) March 16, 2017
With J.T. the only former Nuku tribe member now on the new version of the tribe, he had to think quickly in order to make it further into the game. He had the brilliant idea of going out to sea with the crew and finding any excuse to stay on the island and look for clues. That did not go unnoticed!
JT should be screwed but you know it's not gonna go down like that. They won't make the easy smart vote #Survivor500
— Gervase Peterson (@SayGerv) March 16, 2017
👋 #Survivor pic.twitter.com/LSBGg3PmF2
— SURVIVOR (@survivorcbs) March 16, 2017
Let the idol finding commence. #Survivor
— Faye Lemire (@FayeLemire) March 16, 2017
Troyzan, being the only Mana tribe member on the new Tavua, knew that he was likely out next. That’s why it was a huge breath of relief for him to find a clue to the hidden immunity idol. One problem, though; he needed to snag it at an immunity challenge when everyone on his tribe is against him.
Troy doesn't think Andrea is that clever, continuing a pattern of him believing that about clever women. #Survivor
— Purple Rock Survivor Podcast (@PurpleRockPod) March 16, 2017
Yikes, so many personalities on this season that @andreaboehlke was forced to pretend to have a conversation w Troyzan for airtime #survivor
— Jonny Fairplay (@JonnyFairplay) March 16, 2017
Who thinks Troyzan will got for it! Hell ya he will #Survivor #SurvivorGameChangers #makethingshappen
— Carolyn Rivera 💕 (@MamaC_14) March 16, 2017
The biggest controversy of Survivor Game Changers Episode 3 was #Goatgate. Most felt there was a conscience-based consequence for eating a wild animal because it had offspring, while Sandra felt that, based on the circle of life, goats were meant to be eaten by hungry predators.
As you could guess, Survivor Twitter had some capital-o Opinions on this one.
Sandra has always loved goats. Right, @russellhantz? #Survivor
— Max Dawson (@fymaxwell) March 16, 2017
If they kill that baby goat!!...
— Russell Hantz (@russellhantz) March 16, 2017
NO. DONT KILL THAT BABY GOAT.
— Alexis Maxwell (@alexis_maxwell) March 16, 2017
Eat that goat! #Survivor
— Neal Gottlieb (@nealhgottlieb) March 16, 2017
Let it be noted I've NEVER referred to @SandraDTwine as the G.O.A.T. #Survivor
— Jonny Fairplay (@JonnyFairplay) March 16, 2017
The Survivor Game Changers Episode 3 immunity challenge was a repeat of Austin’s Elemental Obstacle Course from Survivor San Juan del Sur, where nobody broke their bones this time. Progress! Troyzan made his bold move and grabbed the hidden immunity idol, while Mana got sent to tribal council. Nuku picked body comfort, while Tavua got some salt and pepper.
Oh no, is this the challenge that broke Missy's leg? #Survivor
— Rob Cesternino 🛎 (@robcesternino) March 16, 2017
Anyone who’s ever shoplifted knows that feeling. #Survivor @troy_zan
— Max Dawson (@fymaxwell) March 16, 2017
Troyzan what's that bulge in your shorts? Oh it's just my idol hahahaha #Survivor500
— Gervase Peterson (@SayGerv) March 16, 2017
My first immunity win since October 2000. #survivor #NoLie
— Jeff Varner (@JEFFVARNER) March 16, 2017
When Mana got back to camp, the multiple dynamics of the tribe started to form. Caleb and Hali were on the outs, as they were lower in numbers. However, Brad wanted to break up the Kaoh Rong team as best as possible, playing off of Tai’s sensibilities
Is Brad Culpepper giving out good advice?? What is this, Survivor Bizarro World?!! #Survivor500
— Gervase Peterson (@SayGerv) March 16, 2017
The past isn’t just the past when you’re on #Survivor. pic.twitter.com/BktqMyebi4
— SURVIVOR (@survivorcbs) March 16, 2017
As Survivor Game Changers Episode 3 started to get as tense as possible, quickly came tribal council where it seemed clear that Tai was going to play the game and vote out his friend, Caleb.
Aw I like the "fire represents life" speech. Does he still always do that or no? #survivor
— Courtney Yates (@CourtneyHYates) March 16, 2017
Oh man, I hope @TaiTrangSF can see the value of @CalebReynolds loyalty, and not vote out a close alliance again 😉 #SurvivorGameChangers
— Anna Khait (@Annakhait) March 16, 2017
Wow @survivorcbs
— Bret LaBelle (@BretLaBelle) March 16, 2017
😁😁😁😁😁 #SurvivorGameChangers #Survivor pic.twitter.com/HGmmo5SiNc
— Kage H (@SlayerArmy531) March 16, 2017
Beauty @CalebReynolds's true colors shined through with that parting kiss. No, they're not rainbow. He's a class act. #Survivor
— Neal Gottlieb (@nealhgottlieb) March 16, 2017
As you can see!when people play again they don't play to keep there tribe strong any longer.. I don't get it!
— Russell Hantz (@russellhantz) March 16, 2017
#SurvivorGameChangers Recap pic.twitter.com/5ZunhQSO2R
— Cody Williams (@TheSizzle20) March 16, 2017
Survivor Game Changers Episode 4, “The Tables Have Turned,” debuts next Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
When you go out to get sushi cause you forgot it's #SurvivorWednesday
— Will Wahl (@window2wahl) March 16, 2017
Don’t be like Will!