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Wednesday’s “Survivor: Ghost Island” season finale was one for the record books, as Domenick Abbate and Wendell Holland tied for the win at the final tribal council. In the end, non-tied finalist Laurel Johnson was given the power to cast the deciding vote and she chose Wendell, with whom she had a closer personal relationship on the island. While some of our readers are happy that Wendell joined the “Survivor” winners list, the vast majority believe that Domenick was robbed.

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Based on the results from our recent poll, a whopping 64% of fans said that “Domenick played the better game and should have won.” In contrast, only 31% voted that “Wendell earned the $1 million fair and square.” The remaining 5% were noncommittal and responded that they’ll “have to think about it more.” Be sure to tell us whether You think Domenick was...

Was Domenick Abbate robbed on Wednesday’s “Survivor: Ghost Island” finale? The final vote came down to a history-making tie between Domenick and Wendell Holland, so “Survivor” rules dictated that Laurel Johnson, the non-tied finalist, would have to cast the tie-breaking vote and she chose Wendell. But who Really played the best game: Domenick or Wendell? Read our live blog recap to see how it all went down, and then let us know whether you think Domenick was robbed by voting in our poll.

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It’s no secret that Domenick and Wendell played similar games in Season 36 of CBS’s long-running reality TV show. Heading into the final tribal council, Domenick had won three individual immunity challenges while Wendell had claimed two. Both men had also found hidden immunity idols during their time on the island and frequently worked together to plan how to use...

We knew the final vote would be close, but who could have predicted it would be This close? After 36 seasons, “Survivor” history was made during Wednesday’s “Ghost Island” finale when Wendell Holland and Domenick Abbate tied for the win. They both received five votes from the 10-person jury, while the third finalist Laurel Johnson received no votes. Did this mean that Wendell and Domenick got to split the $1 million prize? Not so fast!

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Host Jeff Probst revealed to the castaways and viewers at home that in the event of a tie, the “Survivor” rulebook states the non-tied finalist (in this case Laurel) becomes a jury member and gets to cast the winning vote. Laurel voted for Wendell, thereby making Wendell the winner of “Survivor: Ghost Island” and Domenick the runner-up of the closest finale in 36 seasons.

Laurel joined these five players in voting for...

“I’m such a ‘Survivor’ nerd that [Ghost Island] felt like I was in a museum of ‘Survivor’ past,” laughs Kellyn Bechtold about experiencing this season’s big twist up close and personal. We chatted with the Denver, Colorado resident following her elimination in Wednesday’s 13th episode, in which the vote initially came down to a tie between her and Donathan Hurley. While Kellyn admits she was “scared to go sleep by myself all alone” on Ghost Island, she adds that “it was so fun to just nerd out and play these advantages.” Listen to our “Survivor” exit interview podcast above.

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As for why Kellyn left the game on such a positive note, she confesses, “I had the unique experience of knowing pretty darn sure that my name was coming up. It had been three...

CBS will air the two-hour season finale of “Survivor: Ghost Island” on Wednesday, May 23 beginning at 8 p.m. Et/7 p.m. Ct. The original cast of 20 has been culled to just six castaways still in contention for the title and the $1 million prize. Four members of the original Naviti tribe remain in the running: Domenick Abbate, Wendell Holland Jr., Sebastian Noel and Angela Perkins. Only two of the original Malolo tribe are still standing: Donathan Hurley and Laurel Johnson.

While Holland has the best odds to win according to our exclusive “Survivor” predictions, it’s still anyone’s game according to Jeff Probst, who has hosted all 36 seasons of the show. He assures viewers that there is a lot more drama to come on this installment of the reality-series competition series. As he told EW, “It is far from over.”

This four-time Emmy winner will also be hosting the one-hour...

Wednesday night on CBS, the final seven “Survivor: Ghost Island” castaways fought for a chance of making next week’s season finale. Gold Derby’s predicted winner, Wendell Holland, was once again a target because of his secret advantages and alliance with Domenick Abbate and Sebastian Noel. But the Malolo duo of Laurel Johnson and Donathan Hurley held all the cards and could have chosen to side with the guys or with the remaining girls, Kellyn Bechtold and Angela Perkins. How did it all play out?

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Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Ghost Island” recap of Season 36, Episode 13, titled “Always Be Moving,” to find out what happened Wednesday, May 16. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways, who annoys you the most, and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list.

According to our exclusive “Survivor: Ghost Island” predictions, Wendell Holland will receive the $1 million check for Season 36 after surviving Kellyn Bechtold‘s attempted blindside in the most recent episode. Wendell currently tops our winners chart with leading 7/5 odds as we head into the final stretch of “Ghost Island” episodes. The penultimate hour, titled “Always Be Moving,” airs Wednesday, May 16 while the season finale and reunion show is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23.

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Wendell’s time on the island nearly came to an end in the loved ones episode when Kellyn rallied the other Naviti girls to send him home after their original target, Domenick Abbate, wound up winning immunity. Kellyn, Angela Perkins and Chelsea Townsend feared that Wendell and Domenick were too powerful, and that one or both had hidden idols, which helped clinch their plan to vote for Wendell. However, things didn’t end up going according to plan.

The latest person to be voted off of Ghost Island broke a record, albeit one that a contestant on “Survivor” shouldn’t be proud of. In 11 episodes, Chelsea Townsend had a grand total of four confessionals make the show. Whether her confessional game wasn’t as strong as her individual immunity game (she wore the coveted necklace twice) or her character simply...

Following the elimination of Chelsea Townsend on this week’s emotional loved ones episode of “Survivor: Ghost Island,” we had a chance to ask her five burning questions. Check out Chelsea’s written responses below — but first, a quick recap. While this 25-year-old Los Angeles resident was sparely seen during the first half of the game, she made a name for herself after the merge by winning back-to-back immunity challenges.

Unfortunately, Chelsea’s physical stamina made her too much of a threat, so the dominating five-person alliance of Domenick Abbate, Wendell Holland, Sebastian Noel, Donathan Hurley and Laurel Johnson voted her out in eighth place. Chelsea, Kellyn Bechtold and Angela Perkins — the so-called “Naviti girls” — tried to send home Wendell, but they were simply outnumbered. Here now is our exit interview with Chelsea:

Gold Derby: What was the reaction from your family and friends when you won not one but two immunity challenges?...

There are a lot of questions surrounding <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/fien-print/survivor-ghost-island-a-giant-game-bumper-cars-recap-1110549" target="_blank">the latest episode of <em>Survivor Ghost Island</em></a>, many of which swirl around the latest castaway voted out of the game. The snarkiest and shortest version of the top question on the board boils down to a single word: "Who?" In the conversation ahead, some serious and significantly longer versions of an answer will manifest, as we dig into the <a href="http://hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/survivor-ghost-island-chelsea-townsend-preseason-interview-1080163" target="_blank"><em>Ghost Island</em></a> enigma known as Chelsea Townsend.

Some numbers when it comes to Chelsea: the Emt and professional cheerleader earned two individual immunities this season, voted correctly at every single Tribal Council she attended save ...

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Another week of <i>Survivor</i>, another player cut down on the way to the million dollar prize — and this week, the blood runs purple.

In an episode all about family, thanks to the reliably emotional loved ones visit challenge, the apparent majority alliance of <i>Survivor Ghost Island </i>finally fractured: the purple-buffed Naviti tribe. The dominant duo of Domenick Abbate and Wendell Holland (along with Sebastian "Sea Bass" Noel) went to war against their former tribe mates Kellyn Bechtold, Angela Perkins and Chelsea Townsend, all of whom started the ...

Who was voted out in Wednesday’s 12th episode of CBS’s “Survivor: Ghost Island”? This week featured the long-awaited loved ones visit, and the remaining players reacted accordingly by crying tears of joy. The final eight consisted of two original Malolo castaways (Donathan Hurley and Laurel Johnson) and six original Naviti contestants, but how did new alliances stack up against old tribal lines?

Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Ghost Island” recap of Season 36, Episode 12, titled “A Giant Game of Bumper Cars,” to find out what happened Wednesday, May 9. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways, who annoys you the most, and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading this live blog for the most recent updates.

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7:59 p.m. – “Previously on ‘Survivor’!” During last week’s 11th episode there was...

The “Survivor: Ghost Island” finale is just two weeks away, which means it’s time for our remaining eight castaways to experience their long-awaited loved ones visit. In CBS’s preview trailer for Wednesday’s all-new episode (watch above), host Jeff Probst smiles ear to ear as he introduces the players to their friends/family members from back home. Find out how it all plays out when “A Giant Game of Bumper Cars” airs Wednesday, May 9 on CBS.

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“Why does love become so important in this moment?” Jeff asks the Top 8 players, who are divided evenly between four men and four women.

“These are the people we’ve been playing for,” responds Wendell Holland, who chokes up as he and everyone around him reunites with their loved ones.

Wendell appears to be in a strong position heading into this week’s episode thanks to his alliance that includes Domenick Abbate,...

After last week’s shocking double elimination, we’re down to the Top 8 on “Survivor: Ghost Island.” Because there’s an even split of four women and four men, we’re dividing this week’s power rankings up by gender. On top for the women are Kellyn Bechtold and Laurel Johnson, allies by way of their mutual relationships with Domenick Abbate and Wendell Holland, but who in the last tribal council voted against one another out of fear that an idol would be used. I’m not sure there’s any path for both of these women to make it to the final tribal council together, but personally I think that’d be the most competitive end to the season.

Agree or disagree with my assessments below? Let me know down in the comments.

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Kellyn Bechtold – 13/2 odds to win

Yes, I’m still on board...

After last week’s twisted two-immunity, two-tribal council double elimination, we’re down to the Top 8 on “Survivor: Ghost Island.” Because there’s an even split of four men and four women, we’re dividing this week’s power rankings up by gender. On top for the men are Domenick Abbate and Wendell Holland, allies from the very beginning working in secret with Laurel Johnson and Donathan Hurley, but who may be headed toward a division in their ranks.

Agree or disagree with my assessments below? Let me know down in the comments.

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Domenick Abbate – 7/1 odds to win

The smartest thing Domenick did in the game was after his adversary Chris Noble joined the jury he pulled the reins back and has, for the most part, kept a low profile. The feud with Chris that dominated the first half of the game was reaching the...

Jenna Bowman fell victim to a new “Survivor: Ghost Island” twist during Wednesday’s 11th episode, in which the merged tribe of 10 players was temporarily split into two smaller groups of five. Jenna was eliminated from her tribe that also included Malolo ally Donathan Hurley and Naviti members Sebastian Noel, Angela Perkins and Chelsea Townsend. As Jenna tells us in our morning-after interview, she went to tribal council “under the impression I was working with the three Navitis to vote Donathan out.” So what went wrong? Listen to our “Survivor” exit interview podcast above.

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Jenna confesses that at tribal council she was indeed acting as though she was the target, when really she thought Donathan was heading home. “I was just making sure he thought it was me so he did not have to play the idol for himself,...

Which two castaways were voted out in Wednesday’s 11th episode of CBS’s “Survivor: Ghost Island”? Ten players remained at the start of this week’s double-elimination episode, with Gold Derby readers predicting that Michael Yerger and Angela Perkins would both be voted out. But with so many secret advantages and hidden idols still in play, anything could happen. Did our predictions come true, or was another castaway blindsided?

Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Ghost Island” recap of Season 36, Episode 11, titled “The Finish Line Is in Sight,” to find out what happened Wednesday, May 2. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways, who annoys you the most, and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading this live blog for the most recent updates.

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When is the “Survivor: Ghost Island” finale? CBS has set the Season 36 end date for Wednesday, May 23. Per tradition, the “Survivor” winner will be crowned at the top of the reunion show following a two-hour episode that includes the final eliminations of the season. Four-time Emmy-winning host Jeff Probst will emcee the reunion show in front of a live audience at CBS Studios.

As of this writing there are still 10 players in the running to win the $1 million prize: six original Naviti tribe members and four original Malolo players. Who do You think will win?

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Laurel currently tops our winner’s chart with leading 15/8 odds. She has led our predictions for much of the season thanks in part to her savvy social game. She’s one of the only players who knows about Wendell...

We’re down to the Top 10 on “Survivor: Ghost Island,” which means it’s the perfect time to split the remaining players into a field of five that can win and five that are most in danger. First up, Donathan Hurley and Angela Perkins could possibly be seen as winners if we’re only looking at the edit, but for different reasons they’re both likely to be cut from the competition before getting anywhere near the finale. Meanwhile, Sebastian Noel, Chelsea Townsend and Jenna Bowman have had (objectively speaking) nearly invisible edits all season — none of them have been shown as strategists of any sort and, sadly, that simply means the producers have no vested interest in depicting them as deserving of the win.

Agree or disagree with my assessments below? Let me know in the comments!

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Donathan Hurley – original Malolo

If I were...

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"I love it when people go full-tilt boogie with a lie."

That's executive producer and host Jeff Probst's first reaction to the latest <i>Survivor </i>episode, in which one player tried to gaslight the tribe after getting caught in a lie: Desiree Afuye, Brooklyn-based student and original Naviti tribe member, trapped in the truth.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Sensing an opportunity to flip against her longtime ally Kellyn Bechtold and the rest of the day one Naviti crew, Desiree (and fellow conspirator Chelsea Townsend) attempted to woo the ...

Who was voted out in Wednesday’s 10th episode of CBS’s “Survivor: Ghost Island”? Heading into this week’s chaos-heavy episode, Gold Derby readers predicted that Desiree Afuye would be sent packing despite being a member of the dominating Naviti alliance. In second place to be eliminated was Michael Yerger, who saved himself last week by properly using his hidden immunity idol. Did our predictions come true?

Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Ghost Island” recap of Season 36, Episode 10, titled “It’s Like the Perfect Crime,” to find out what happened Wednesday, April 25. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways, who annoys you the most, and who you think can go the distance to join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading this live blog for the most recent updates.

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Who was voted out in Wednesday’s ninth episode of CBS’s “Survivor: Ghost Island”? Heading into the anticipated food challenge episode, Gold Derby’s readers predicted that Libby Vincek would be eliminated after receiving two votes last week, from Angela Perkins and Desiree Afuye. Libby is a social threat who’s been compared to former winner Parvati Shallow, so did her fellow tribe mates decide to oust her now while they still had the numbers?

Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Ghost Island” recap of Season 36, Episode 9, titled “The Sea Slug Slugger,” to find out what happened Wednesday, April 18. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaway, who annoys you the most, and who you think can go the distance to join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading this page as we’ll be updating live.

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Who was voted on in Wednesday’s fifth episode of CBS’s “Survivor: Ghost Island”? Prior to the episode airing, Gold Derby’s exclusive odds predicted that Naviti’s Chris Noble would be eliminated following his ever-growing feud with tribe mate Domenick Abbate. Over on the Malolo tribe, Bradley Kleihege had the best odds to be sent packing after he was called out in last week’s episode for being the domineering leader of his group. Did our “Survivor” predictions pan out this week?

Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Ghost Island” recap of Season 36, Episode 5, titled “A Diamond in the Rough,” to find out what happened Wednesday, March 21. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaway, who annoys you the most, and who you think can go the distance to join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading this page as we’ll be updating live.

The new version of the Maolo tribe will win both the Reward and Immunity challenges on the March 14 episode of “Survivor: Ghost Island.” That will put someone from the Naviti tribe in the crosshairs for elimination at the end of the episode entitled “Trust Your Gut.” It looks like Chris Noble, who was one of the original members of that team, will be sent packing at the tribal council. For a preview of the episode, including a closer look at both challenges, click through the photos above.

After the swap in episode three, the Naviti tribe is comprised of three original members besides Noble — Domenick Abbate, Wendell Holland and Angela Perkins — and four Malolo players: Donathan Hurley, Laurel Johnson, James Lim and Libby Vincek. If Noble is bounced, that means that some of his original teammates turned against him.

The Malolo tribe still has Jenna Bowman, Stephanie Johnson, Brendan Shapiro and Michael Yerger.

Hey, Stephanie Johnson, is your Sole “Survivor” acceptance speech ready yet? According to Gold Derby’s exclusive predictions for Season 36, Episode 4, this Chicago, Illinois native has the best odds of winning “Survivor: Ghost Island.” Fans were quite impressed with her game move back in the season premiere when she got Jacob Derwin to spill all of his secrets … and then promptly voted him out. Do you agree that Stephanie will win “Survivor: Ghost Island”? Hurry and make your predictions right now.

See ‘Survivor’ 36 episode 4 spoilers: Sneak peek at reward and immunity challenges on ‘Trust Your Gut’ [Photos]

Stephanie leads our current winner predictions with 17/10 odds, just ahead of her closest competitor Wendell Holland at 10/3 odds. Rounding out the five most likely candidates to win are Michael Yerger in third place at 7/1 odds, Brendan Shapiro in fourth at 12/1 odds and Kellyn Bechtold in fifth at 18/1 odds. See more “Survivor” odds and rankings.

The Maolo tribe is coming off wins over the Naviti tribe in both the Reward and Immunity challenges on “Only Time Will Tell,” the March 7 episode of “Survivor: Ghost Island.” Heading into a second week of starvation mode, there are bound to be shifts in the strengths and weaknesses of the two rival camps. For a sneak peek at episode four, “Trust Your Gut,” which airs on March 14, click through the photos above.

After the swap in episode three, the Naviti tribe is comprised of five original members — Domenick Abbate, Wendell Holland, Chris Noble, Angela Perkins and Morgan Ricke — and four Malolo players: Donathan Hurley, Laurel Johnson, James Lim and Libby Vincek.

The Malolo tribe still has Jenna Bowman, Stephanie Johnson, Brendan Shapiro and Michael Yerger. They were joined by one-time Naviti tribe members Desiree Afuye, Kellyn Bechtold, Bradley Kleihege, Sebastian Noel and Chelsea Townsend.

Jeff Probst oversees the Reward...

This season of “Survivor” pits the Malolo tribe against the Naviti tribe. After the swap in episode two of “Survivor: Ghost Island”, the Naviti tribe is comprised of five original members — Domenick Abbate, Wendell Holland, Chris Noble, Angela Perkins and Morgan Ricke — and four Malolo players: Donathan Hurley, Laurel Johnson, James Lim and Libby Vincek.

The Malolo tribe still has Jenna Bowman, Stephanie Johnson, Brendan Shapiro and Michael Yerger. They were joined by one-time Naviti tribe members Desiree Afuye, Kellyn Bechtold, Bradley Kleihege, Sebastian Noel and Chelsea Townsend.

According to Gold Derby’s exclusive predictions, Brooklyn, New York resident Chris Noble will be voted out of “Survivor” following his brief stint at Ghost Island. After last week’s tribe swap, Chris remained on the Naviti tribe along with original members Morgan Ricke, Domenick Abbate, Wendell Holland and Angela Perkins. The four Malolo players who joined them were Donathan Hurley, Laurel Johnson, James Lim and Libby Vincek. If our predictions hold true that Chris is headed home, does that mean Domenick, Wendell and/or Angela abandon their old Naviti tribal lines and join up with the Malolo castaways?

See ‘Survivor’ 36 episode 4 spoilers: Sneak peek at reward and immunity challenges on ‘Trust Your Gut’ [Photos]

Chris leads our elimination predictions for Season 36, Episode 4 with 9/10 odds, far ahead of his closest competitor Donathan at 13/2 odds. Rounding out the five most likely candidates to be ousted are Bradley Kleihege at 15/2 odds, Domenick at 14/1 odds and James at 20/1 odds.

According to Gold Derby’s exclusive predictions, 26-year-old Kimper, Kentucky native Donathan Hurley will be voted out of “Survivor: Ghost Island” after the dreaded tribe switch occurs in Wednesday’s episode. Originally part of the Malolo tribe, this fan favorite avoided the first tribal council when his teammates decided to oust Stephanie Gonzalez. In the second hour of last week’s premiere, superfan Jacob Derwin was sent packing after Donathan was sent to Ghost Island. Do you agree with our odds that Donathan will be voted out in Season 36, Episode 3? Sound off down in the comments section.

SEEJacob Derwin (‘Survivor: Ghost Island’) exit interview: ‘I could not have saved myself’ without an idol [Podcast]

Donathan became an instant fan favorite due to his innocent nature and willingness to go outside of his comfort zone. As a small-town Kentucky resident, he admitted in the first episode that he doesn’t know many...

The countdown to Survivor‘s newest season is on!

Next week, the long-running CBS reality competition series will return for its 36th season when 20 castaways from across the United States compete in Fiji to outwit, outplay and outlast one another for the grand prize of $1 million.

Ahead of the premiere, People Now’s Andrea Boehlke, who has competed three times on the series, interviewed the cast — and People has the exclusive first look!

In addition to speaking with the diehard cast — comprised of “superfan” Laurel, who hopes to take over Sandra’s title of “queen,” and Chris, a male model who says,...

CBS on Wednesday revealed the 20 castaways competing in Survivor‘s upcoming 36th season — as well as the big, spooky twist that awaits them.

Split into two groups of 10, the contestants face the possibility of being sent to Ghost Island, a separate location haunted by “Survivor relics from the previous 35 seasons of the show.” It will be up to these 20 new contestants to “learn from the past mistakes of others and reverse the curse.” According to CBS, the island is “filled with real idols and advantages from previous seasons.”

Scroll down for a full list of the castaways — organized by tribe...

Hey, "Survivor" fans. We've got some great news to share with you guys.The people over at Inside Survivor.com has somehow gotten a hold of the new cast list, tribes and theme for the new, upcoming season 36! We were also able to track down the premiere or start date for the new 36th season via the folks over at Entertainment Weekly. The official premiere date for season 36 will land on Wednesday night, February 28,2018 starting at 8 pm eastern standard time and ending at 10 pm eastern standard time. So, season 36 will kick off with a two hour premiere episode. Be sure to mark that important date down on your TV calendars. Now, let's get into the theme, tribes and castmembers that will be featured in the brand new season 36. According to the folks at Inside Survivor.com, season 36 is rumored to have a theme named, "Survivor: Ghost Island." They filmed it over in Fiji.