TV TV News 'Survivor' Finale: Jeff Probst Explains Winner's "Desperate" Victory The veteran 'Survivor' host and executive producer weighs in on the lesson he learned from the 'Heroes vs.. Ben tried to assure Alan that Ashley and JP were loyal to them, but Alan was still paranoid about the potential couple. The one that caught the most chatter was the idol you played before the votes were cast. Which means it's most likely a John Deere logo. He was out there breaking flint. Every week, Parade'sMike Bloom will bring you interviews with the castaway most recently voted off of the . Fans are wondering and Twitter is aghast", "New 'Survivor' winner is crowned after controversial twist", "I really don't like this new #Survivor twist. Devon warned Lauren that she was in danger, and Lauren gave the other half of the idol to Mike to show him she trusted him. The vote resulted in a tie. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Mike was also frustrated, as he saw himself as a swing vote. 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers' recap: The Ben bomb Martin Holmes December 14, 2017 at 7:06 AM Photo: CBS Warning: This recap for Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers. Players should be able to plan out their own endgame and know the basic format of the game they play. He convinced Ashley to vote for Mike, and when Devon said he didn't believe Ben would play the idol, Ben presented the idol to Jeff to play on himself before the votes were to be cast. Ben made a fake idol in hopes that Chrissy would find it, while Lauren found half of a real idol, showing it to Ben and Devon, with the other half hidden at the immunity challenge. Ben woke up early the next morning to search for a new hidden immunity idol, and nobody followed him, as they believed he wouldn't find it. Simone apologized to the tribe for costing them the victory and asked Lauren to join her in voting out Patrick. 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers' Winner Ben Driebergen on Back at the Hustlers camp, Patrick tried to amuse his tribemates by acting boisterous around camp, but Lauren saw him as too unpredictable to keep around and voiced her concerns to Ali. That said, the series once again ranked first in its time-slot (by a significant margin) and once again tied with ABC's The Goldbergs for the critical 18-49 demographic, with both placing behind Fox's Empire. Meanwhile, Devon tried to keep an eye on Joe to make sure he wouldnt scheme, but when he turned his back, Joe found a clue to a hidden immunity idol. That all changed when he spoke powerfully about how the show was helping him move past his traumatic experiences in the military, and how he wanted to give hope to other veterans. I would change my game up, but well just have to wait and see if it happens. Several months later, at the live reunion show, Ben was named the Sole Survivor in a 521 vote. Characters / Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers The new Levu tribe consisted of Heroes Alan & Ashley, Healers Desi & Joe, and lone Hustler Devon. In the end, Ryan and Chrissy voted against Ali, sending her home. Ryan and Chrissy had been left out of the JP blindside, and of course it was Bens solo vote that sent Lauren home. Its a controversial twist, just looking quickly at the reaction online. In response, he just fought back harder. And the final four vote sandwiched as it is in the first half of the finale is the vote Id most be okay with changing. After 17 years, they have to find ways to keep the show fresh. During the vote, Lauren was able to play her advantage without being caught, Cole and Mike joined in the majority alliance's split-vote plan, and the votes were tied at 4 apiece between Joe and Desi while Ben and Lauren each received a stray vote. I dont think so. [4] In 2023, Driebergen competed on The Challenge: World Championship. But we are also healers, and we are also hustlers. The idol I played before the votes were even cast, Devon had called me out: I dont think Ben has an idol. Hes pushing my buttons. After they agreed on voting out Chrissy, a paranoid Ben realized how much power Lauren had in the game, between her idol and the extra vote. They did so, much to Ashley's shock and chagrin. While his ally Alan was strip-searching JP, Ben was building relationships, notably with Chrissy and Ashley. There were nine idols seven of which were played, and four of which had game-changing impact. Chrissy began campaigning for Ashley's elimination, but Mike desperately wanted Ben out, while Devon was reluctant to turn against Ashley. On reward, Chrissy proposed a final 3 deal with Ryan and Devon. Perhaps most contentiously, there was the giant twist at the final four, where the vote was replaced by a fire-making challenge. I can't imagine there's a single . The reason I voted her out was because I knew I had to go back to camp and try to patch things up. Ben did not have an easy path to victory, which is why he's one of the top contenders of Season 40, Winners at War. He avoided the drama on the Heroes tribe. [34] After winning the final immunity challenge, Chrissy Hofbeck was awarded an advantage to be used at the following Tribal Council. Notable contestants include former beauty queen Desiree "Desi" Williams, Olympian Katrina Radke and football player Alan Ball. I knew going into Tribal it would be a three-two split between me and Ashley, just because of the way they were working Mike along. "CBS fall TV 2017 premiere dates: 'Young Sheldon' gets early preview, 6 new shows join lineup", "CBS' The Challenge: USA Cast Includes Big Brother 23's Xavier, Survivor 27's Tyson, Amazing Racers and Others", "Meet the Super-Sized Cast of Legends in 'The Challenge: World Championship', "Who's coming to 'Bachelor in Paradise Canada' 2? Wisely, they chose the Hero-Hustler group, and for the next three votes, Ben was King Arthur of that core alliance. Thumbnails 1 of 23 The Castaways For the next season of Survivor, a group of 18 men and women are shipping out to Fiji with their eyes firmly on the million dollar prize. Ben Driebergen Winners at War Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers Contestant Profile Born January 1, 1983 (age 40) Hometown Boise, Idaho Occupation Marine; Real Estate/Stay-at-home Dad Social Media Survivor Career Version United States Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers Tribe (s) Levu Yawa Solewa Finish Winner Alliance (s) The Round Table People congregate to him. When Chrissy won the final immunity challenge, she had to grant one castaway additional immunity, which would force the remaining two to compete against each other in a fire-making challenge to determine the third finalist. Typically when a tattoo is blocked on screen, there's two reasons for it: it's obscene or it's copyrighted. Joe played a hidden immunity idol on himself; therefore, two votes against him were not counted. (1/2)", "Super happy for the winner who played their heart out!! Before the votes were read, Mike played his idol for himself, but received only 2 votes. The castaways on the reward trip received letters from home. After the heated Tribal Council, Mike revealed his blowup was a calculated plan to ensure the vote went against him so he would play his idol. Back at camp, Ryan unsuccessfully tried to sway Mike to his side, and Chrissy also failed with Lauren. The next day, Mike decided to look for a hidden immunity idol, but Joe became suspicious of Mike's absence and confronted him over what he had been doing. You saw it this year: After Lauren, they tried to get me out at seven, six, five and four. Mike then tossed the half of Laurens idol that he had into the fire. Well, Survivor wanted Ben to win and . Chrissy tied the record for most individual immunity wins by a woman, winning her fourth challenge after several drops by all castaways. Ben played a hidden immunity idol on himself; therefore, six votes against him were not counted. She chose to save Ryan. She argued that she built sincere social bonds with the players and, when Joe called her out on what seemed like a hyperbolic overstatement, she shared the roots of his fear of commitment. Ashley did vote for Mike, but everyone else, including Devon, blindsided Ashley, sending her to the jury. At the Heroes tribe, a majority formed among Alan, Ashley, Ben, and JP, but Alan was at odds with Ashley and JP over their closer bond, calling them a "power couple" before accusing JP of having an idol. 'Survivor': Michele Is Forced to Join a Tribe With Her Ex-Boyfriend So, Who Is He? Chrissy, Ben, and Ryan enjoyed the traditional Day 39 breakfast. Its a reminder to fans who are furious about the fire-making challenge that the producers willingness to tweak the format can also bear spectacular results. 'Survivor: Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers': Season 35 Cast Erik Reichenbach is a former two time Survivor Fan/Favorite and Comic Book Artist. The Healers lamented being in the minority, while Lauren found the secret advantage Cole looked for after the merge. Ryan was! Can you sense where the shift took place? Moms are not only heroes. 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However, the new Final Four Twist was mostly panned by critics. Been getting a lot of requests to see uncovered tattoo.. Well, it's been three years since we first met Ben and his bandage and he still hasn't shown us what exactly he's covering. Survivor. Meanwhile the jury, like the viewers, had to wonder why the majority alliance didnt follow Ben more closely and stop him from finding more idols. Tonight, friends of yours, your fellow former soldiers, surprised you onstage on top of winning the million dollars just a few minutes earlier. Five castaways remained atop Wednesday's Survivor season finale Ben Driebergen, 34, Chrissy Hofbeck, 46, Devon Pinto, 23, Ryan Ulrich, 23, and Mike Zahalsky, 43 with only two hours, as well. (While technically Ben voted for Dr. Mike during the JP blindside, he was still a core part of that move.). Cole outlasted JP to win the challenge, foiling the plans of the majority alliance. Ali, Devon, and Ryan debated whether to vote out Lauren or Patrick. At the Healers camp, Cole and Jessicas mutual romantic interest continued. Every week, Parade'sMike Bloom will bring you interviews with the castaway most recently voted off of the island. Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers Crowns Ben Driebergen as To have my buddies coming out like that? Before Tribal Council started, Mike told Joe to follow his lead. After talking to her, I knew that bridge was burned. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. She told Mike she wanted Ben out, and Mike told Ashley and Devon that Ben had told Chrissy about Laurens power. Distractify is a registered trademark. At the Heroes camp, Ben and Chrissy were torn between voting out JP or Alan. Ryan was reluctant to turn against Chrissy, but he kept his options open. When the tribes were switched, Ryan and Chrissy aligned on the new Soko tribe, working to eliminate Healers and their allies, including Ryan's former Hustlers tribemate Ali. It wasnt even me trying to make a Survivor first. It was a good feeling. At Tribal Council, Laurens alliance put their plan in motion, completely blindsiding JP and sending him to the jury. For winning the final Immunity Challenge, Chrissy had to assign additional immunity to another castaway, with the remaining two competing in a fire-making challenge to determine the third finalist; she gave additional immunity to Ryan. Ben let them think he believed them, but the joke was on them, as he had found the real one that morning. Ali and Ryan subsequently got into an argument. At the Levu camp, Devon was the swing vote; he asked Ashley if she was targeting him, which she denied. At Tribal Council, Joe targeted Ashley as the weakest link, while the old Heroes & Healers each campaigned for Devons vote. Ben tried to talk strategy with Mike and Ashley at camp, but neither of them wanted any part of it. Is it important to foster sincere relationships, as Desi suggested? Chrissy angrily confronted Ben about his betrayal, and they got into an argument. Follow him on Twitter: @ErikReichenb4ch. The final four immunity challenge occurs, which you lose, and it looks like youre dead to rights. You received five of the eight jury votes do you know which ones you earned? Each tribe lost their stack at least once, but Yawa and Levu won the challenge, sending Soko to Tribal Council once again. [Warning: This story contains spoilers for the season finale of CBS Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Patrick also openly searched for a hidden immunity idol, which caused his tribemates to distrust him. Tonight during the finale of Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers, military vet Ben Driebergen won the million bucks, the title of Sole Survivor and most importantly, the Final Fishy. This was an interesting, exciting finale given that there were a number of different twists we didn't anticipate. Ryan and Chrissy's allies eventually turned on them, with Ben acting as a double agent to hinder their plans, but Ben's new alliance also betrayed him for being a threat to win the game. Especially when you put a million dollars on the line it makes people do things they normally wouldnt do. But it was probably created to save players like Ben players like David Wright, and like Kelley Wentworth. Of course, every Survivor winner benefits from lucky breaks either format twists or a perfectly-timed challenge. They were talking with Doctor Mike already, and something was in the works with him. She chose Ryan. A post shared by Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) on Sep 4, 2017 at 7:14am PDT. At Tribal Council, Devon said he stepped down at the immunity challenge to show his trust in his alliance, not including Ben. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Lauren won the challenge and chose to share the reward with Devon, Ben, and Ashley. Bens presence in the final three dramatically changes the final tribal council. At Tribal Council, Roark and Chrissy each campaigned against the other, but ultimately, Ryan sided with Chrissy to eliminate Roark from the game. Chrissy was telling me I was acting like a dictator, so I had to slow it down. You can't blame anyone not named Ben Driebergen on Survivor: Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers for wishing they had searched for hidden immunity idols more, especially after watching the former Marine . Ill have to go and rewatch the tape. It certainly benefits you tremendously, but what are your thoughts on it as someone who watched Survivor long before you played? Hes very easy to talk to. ^ 1 For the Final Tribal Council on Day 41, Oskar, and the five members of the jury had to vote for one of either Amanda E., Pernilla, or Sanna to advance to the Final Three. Kelly [Bens wife] told me I could go back out and play again, definitely. Patrick and Ryan agreed on voting out Simone, while Ali weighed her options with Ryan. Chrissy finished in second place with Ashley and Mike's votes, and Ryan came in third after receiving Devon's vote. When Chrissy came back with that [fake] idol, or whatever it was, I was actually really relieved because I was so tired of looking for fake idols. 'Survivor' Season 35: Meet the Heroes, Healers and Hustlers The other guy with tattoos, for what its worth: Joe Mena, the bombastic player who often feuded with Ben, but ultimately awarded the Heroes Tribe veteran with a vote for the million dollar prize a prize Ben was more than happy to seize. Survivor: Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers is here! He then said to think about tractors and then think about a logo you would associate with a tractor and then you'd come to your answer. The newest 'Survivor' champion opens up about the hard-fought battle for the million dollar prize. That night, while everyone else was asleep, Joe followed the clue to the idols location. I had to act like I was looking for an idol, so I just looked at him and went, Dude! At the Yawa camp, Mike caught a small fish and accidentally dropped it in the fire, but he recovered it and even shared the fish with his tribemates, while Cole ate a bigger fish for himself, annoying Ben. Even early in the season, Ben played a strong game. Ben overheard their conversation, blew up his alliance, blew up another alliance, and ended with his back against the wall, the primary target at every subsequent vote. At Tribal Council, Ben continued his charade of being on the outside, but he warned Joe and Mike that they were on the bottom of the new alliance. Copyright 2023 Distractify. Ben Driebergen congratulates his future self on (hopefully) winning #Survivor. I cant thank them enough. Lauren was angry with Patrick, and the way he responded to her asking if she was the target due to his selfish competitiveness in the challenge set her off even more. We had an awesome shelter, but no one wanted to take on leading the shelter. WATCH: Survivor Castaways Reveal What They Would Change About Their Gameplay. Although one part of the tattoo, an anchor, was visible on screen, the tractor was not. [5], Also in 2023, Cole Medders will compete in the second season of Bachelor in Paradise Canada.[6]. After initial denials, Cole admitted only to telling Ben, which upset Jessica. Each week, Jeff Probst will answer a few questions about the latest episode of Survivor: Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers. Benjamin Russell Driebergen [1] (born January 1, 1983) is an American Marine Corps veteran and reality television personality, best known for competing on and winning Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers. At Tribal Council, Patrick and Simone each pled their case, with Patrick stating tribe strength was important while Simone stated that trust was more important. The tattoo enthusiast was clearly hiding one of his from the audience. At the Yawa camp, Cole annoyed his tribemates with his poor eating manners, while Mike and Jessica discovered a hidden immunity idol at the water well. Ever since his winning season, fans have been asking about the tattoo that Ben Driebergen is hiding on 'Survivor'. Like many Survivor fans, I disliked the fire-making twist (though I didnt hate it as much as some, and I could probably even be convinced into accepting it). Chrissy felt like Devon would have a better chance to beat Ben than Ryan would; she told Devon and Ryan her plans with the advantage, and Devon broke the flint while practicing his fire-making skills. For winning the final Immunity Challenge, Chrissy had to assign additional immunity to another player, with the remaining two competing in a fire-making challenge to determine the third finalist; she gave additional immunity to Ryan. Chrissy won the challenge. Great competition with Chrissy and Ryan at the end, and Devon? Devon felt uneasy about Ben's nonchalant attitude about getting voted out at the next Tribal Council, and he told Ryan he was considering voting against Mike, but Ryan tried to talk him out of it. While the tribe openly quarreled among each other, Ryan whispered to Mike that Lauren had to go, but Devon walked over to Mike with the intention to turn against Ben; this made Chrissy walk to Ryan to say she was on board with voting out Lauren. It bothered me because it was true and he was painting a target on me. The Healers votes went against Alan, and he was eliminated. Jeff revealed the feast would be served family-style, meaning players would eat one at a time and must leave enough food for the next person, with Joe choosing the order. Ryan and Chrissy were torn between voting out JP or Ali; Chrissy did not trust Ali, but recognized JP as a physical threat. Chrissy told Mike and Devon about her super idol from the first Tribal Council, and planned to trick Ben into thinking she had found a new idol so that he wouldn't search for one himself. In the end, everyone voted for Ben. At Tribal Council, Chrissy revealed her advantage to the jury and Ben. Survivor: Jeff Probst on Ben's emotional revelation | EW.com If have any personal questions email us at ma. Ben, Chrissy, and Ryan went to revote; Mike, the last Healer remaining, was eliminated after receiving two votes to Devon's one. Twists like this final four fire-making may give us a more satisfying winner but they take away from the deeper satisfactions of that game. Back at camp, Ben wanted to split the vote between Cole and Mike, but Chrissy and Ashley were fed up with Joe. #SurvivorFinale #Survivor", "Survivor season rankings (with spoiler-free summaries)", "Best Season Rankings No. [40] In 2020, Survivor fan site "Purple Rock Podcast" ranked this season 33rd saying that "cast is at least pleasant, and at one point in the season there is actually a shockingly strong strategic play" but this season is one that "you'll likely forget completely soon after watching it". The only one that was going to save me was me.. It worked perfectly with Ryan and Chrissy, because they had just thought of me as a dictator. After Tribal Council, a stunned Chrissy and Ryan confronted their former allies about leaving them out of the vote. And from that season, we were blessed with Ben Driebergen, a stay-at-home dad from Boise, Idaho who is a former Marine. During the feast, Chrissy became irritated at Joe's mannerisms and tried to realign with Ben, who was worried that the others might hear their conversation. Its easy to get complacent, but the more you can focus on the game, the longer you stay in it. When Ryan tried to undermine her social bonds, she shot him down, Ryan, just because your body is present doesnt mean that other people always have a relationship through you. And, after Ben discussed his war service, Chrissy knowing that the jury wants to feel good about their winner vote made the case that moms are heroes too. Ryan struggled most in making his case. There was no reward challenge due to the merge. [1] The season premiered on September 27, 2017, and ended on December 20, 2017, when Ben Driebergen was named the winner over Chrissy Hofbeck and Ryan Ulrich in a 521 vote.[2]. Sanna should have a place in the final. She also considered voting out Ashley before Ben, out of fear that she has built better relationships in the game than Ben. Instead, he walks away from Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers with the million dollar prize, the Sole Survivor title and a big smile on his face. Jessica Johnston regrets not searching for idols on 'Survivor' Ben continued his search for an idol, while Ashley suggested splitting the vote between Ben and Mike. We needed to keep [Cole Medders, Mike Zahalsky and Jessica Johnston] motivated so they wouldnt throw a challenge. The Healers tribe had no problem creating fire with their kit, while Jessica developed an attraction towards Cole. December 13, 2017 7:00pm. Now that Ben is back for Survivor: Winners at War, so is his bandage. Welcome to the Survivor: Heroes vs Healers vs Hustlers preseason! Lauren voting for me was a huge thing. I didnt feel I needed to tell her anything else. Even then, Ben seemed like an obvious winner a likable military veteran who was part of every alliance. This page was last edited on 30 May 2023, at 18:33. Even so, the jury felt that Ben gave a lackluster performance, to the point that his old rival Joe urged him not to give up. Joe ate last and suggested that Devon eat first, in an attempt to build trust with Devon. Even as the entire tribe was working for his elimination, Ben somehow managed to stay alive. As the tribe returned from Tribal Council, Chrissy, Devon, Mike, and Ryan reinforced their desire to vote out Ben, who searched for a newly hidden idol all night. The new Yawa tribe consisted of lone Hero Ben, Healers Cole, Jessica & Mike, and lone Hustler Lauren.
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