Overview
- The episode, which aired Wednesday, used a split-tribal format with two separate councils.
- A balance challenge win was reversed after officials ruled the frontrunner failed to lift a foot in time, shifting the necklace to another player.
- The immunity holder also earned a one-night power to attend both councils and cast a vote at each.
- Players navigated hidden idols and an extra-vote advantage as the field tightened ahead of the May 20 live finale.
- Fan- and celebrity-driven twists, prediction-market chatter, and the rare mid-challenge ruling fueled ongoing debate about fairness this season.