Episode 8 of Season 47 of Survivor, He's All That, aired on November 6, 2024, and was the first episode released after the merge. The episode focused on shifting alliances and strategies, while also looking at the Survivor auction, which gave the castaways new challenges and stakes.
The Survivor episode also had contestants compete in an auction for food items and possible game advantages. Castaways had to weigh their desire for rewards against the chance of losing their vote if they had the most money left over after each bid.
After the castaways figured out the auction's twists, they went to the tribal council, where Sierra was eliminated after an unexpected vote. Although she was a key player in earlier alliances, Sierra had to make a tough choice at the tribal council, where her alliances were put to the test. Despite her strong bids, she was eliminated from the game.
The auction in episode 6 of Survivor 47
The Survivor auction brought a strategic twist, requiring players to gather money hidden in the jungle and use it to bid on unknown items. The host, Jeff Probst, introduced a new rule that the player with the most amount of money after the auction would lose their vote at the tribal council.
Sierra accumulated a substantial amount of money and secured a few items. Other players also gained advantages through notes hidden in their food, including Rachel, who found a clue leading to a hidden immunity idol back at camp. Sam ended the auction with the most unspent money, resulting in the loss of his vote.
Items ranged from food to mystery rewards, with players like Sol, Teeny, and Kyle each bidding all their money to secure meals. Rachel’s find gave her an edge back at camp, where she discreetly retrieved the hidden idol, leaving other players unaware of her advantage heading into tribal.
Tribal council's decision for the vote out in Survivor 47
After the auction, the players returned to camp and started adjusting their tactics. The original plans targeted Tuku alliance members, and castaways like Kyle and Gabe were viewed as rivals because of their recent challenge results. However, as the conversation went on, Sierra came into focus.
Because of her connections and ability to subtly sway decisions, some players saw her as a social and strategic force in the camp and a possible threat. With the hidden immunity idol from the auction at her disposal, Rachel gave her options considerable thought. She considered using the idol at the tribal council or putting it off for a later vote after successfully retrieving it undetected.
Sam's inability to cast his vote after keeping the most money from the auction affected the result directly while complicating things even further. Castaways discussed their options in an uncertain environment at the tribal council. In an attempt to get more protection, Rachel chose to play her shot in the dark, but she was not given any.
As the split-vote strategy was implemented, Sierra and Sam were the main targets. Sierra found herself in a difficult position since she could not depend on an even split to protect her after Sam lost the vote in the auction. Sierra ultimately received the majority of the votes, ensuring her elimination.
New episodes of Survivor 47 air every Wednesday at 8 pm ET on CBS.