20 Most Shocking Survivor Moments

Jeff Probst offered chocolate and peanut butter to those who were willing to strip down mid-challenge. Jenna Morasca and Heidi Strobel were up to the task and enjoyed their sweet treats.

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Billy Garcia said it was love at first sight when he saw fellow contestant Candice Cody. Sadly it was not mutual, but Billy left her with some sweet parting words when he was eliminated from the game.

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All the castaways were shocked when J.T. Thomas gave his Immunity Idol to Russell Hantz—someone he didn't know very well at all. He took a big gamble and he lost. 

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Fourth time was the charm for "Boston Rob" Mariano, who finally became the sole survivor on Survivor: Redemption Island.

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After he was accused of hiding an immunity idol, the castaway pulled off his pants to prove he had nothing to hide.

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Sandra Diaz-Twine made history as the first (and only) person to win Survivor two times.

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In an unbelievable moment, Erik Reichenbach gave away his Immunity necklace and was immediately eliminated. Oops.

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Parvati Shallow shook things up when she saved not one but two of her fellow castaways with Hidden Immunity Idols.

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This iconic first season speech by Sue Hawk let viewers and players know that in order to win Survivor, strategy and deception are key.

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Johnny Fairplay set up an elaborate lie about his grandma's passing to garner sympathy from his fellow castaways. It worked, as it saved him from being eliminated that night.

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Poor Jason Siska believed he had a Hidden Immunity Idol, but much to his ally's dismay it turned out to be just a stick.

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Determined to keep his love interest around longer, Boston Rob whispered a deal to Lex van den Berghee to vote to keep Amber Brkich around, promising to make it up to him. When Amber was saved, Rob went back on his deal and led the charge to vote out Lex.

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You don't win Survivor twice by playing nice! Sandra Diaz-Twine burned her competitor's signature hat just to mess with him.

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One was the loneliest number for Stephenie LaGrossaine, who was the first person to be in her tribe alone after a rough elimination.

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Erik Cardona presented a speech that moved the Final 3 tribe members to tears and ultimately led Natalie White to victory.

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Everyone was surprised when low-key and moderately weak contestant Vecepia Towery won by a single vote in the fourth season of Survivor.

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The castaways were shocked by the harsh rains of the Australian Outback, which flooded their campsite and left them without food or shelter.

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In another strategy play by Boston Rob, Hunter Ellis was eliminated for being too much of a threat. Rob persuaded all the other players to vote him out, despite his winning attitude and challenge strength.

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Audiences were shocked when eliminated contestants from Survivor: Pearl Islands were brought back to compete for a second chance.

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At Tribal Council, James Clement didn't think he'd need to play the two Hidden Immunity Idols in his possession. Turns out he was wrong, and he was voted out.

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