THE GAME IS ON IN GUATEMALA
Jim Lynch first voted out
SURVIVOR: GUATEMALA, THE MAYA EMPIRE has begun. On night three, the ragged Nakum tribe was forced to make the dreaded trek to Tribal Council, where, in a 7-1 vote, they ousted Jim Lynch, the 63-year-old fire department retiree from Northglenn, Colorado, who injured himself during the grueling Immunity Challenge. Jim, the oldest tribe member, became the first casualty of SURVIVOR: GUATEMALA. Shortly after having his torch extinguished, Jim delivered his final words, generously adding, "I wish them good luck and I hope no one gets hurt."

BOBBY JON AND STEPHENIE RETURN
Already separated into two tribes--Yaxha wearing blue and Nakum wearing yellow--the new Survivors walked into the wild jungle of Guatemala for the adventure of a lifetime. Host Jeff Probst awaited them amongst the ancient ruins of the Maya civilization, where he explained that the 16 Survivors would receive an extra tool to help them through the game. Just then, Bobby Jon Drinkard and Stephenie LaGrossa appeared atop the ruins. These two favorites from SURVIVOR: PALAU would return for a second chance at the million-dollar prize. Bobby Jon would become a member of Nakum, and Stephenie would join the happily waiting Yaxha tribe. "I cried. I couldn't help but just cry. She's such an inspiration!" exclaimed Brianna Varela about seeing Stephenie.