'Survivor Cambodia: Second Chance's new hidden Immunity Idols make for completely different game

Survivor fans, get ready for a huge format change with the introduction of two new twists regarding hidden Immunity Idols.


Hidden Immunity Idols will likely stir up a lot of drama and strategy next season on Survivor Cambodia: Second Chance, which is set to premiere Wednesday, September 23 with a special 90-minute broadcast at 8PM ET/PT on CBS.

Every idol will look different for starters, according to Entertainment Weekly, in that some of the hidden advantages will be beautiful and elaborate while others will appear simple and poorly constructed. The variety will confuse castaways as to which idols are fake vs. legitimate.

"The first thing we're doing with the idols is we're making idols look different, so every idol will be unique," Probst told EW.

"One idol will look really fancy and the next idol will look like a five-year-old made it. So when you get an idol, you're going to have to convince somebody it's real because they're going to think it isn't. But that also opens a door to make a fake idol -- and they won't know which is up and which is down. You can play all angles on this."


In addition, idols will be hidden at the site of challenges for the first time ever rather than at random locations around camp.

Probst explained, "To get an idol, you're going to have to do something that" fans have been pitching for years.

"So here's how it will work: Day 1, they start building their shelter, you know, people are going to start looking for an idol. They're going to find it in a tree or under a trunk -- whatever. But it will be a clue and the clue will say, 'Good news, the idol is within reach. You just have to be daring enough to grab it.'"

The castaways will learn how to find the idol within a challenge, but the opportunity will pose a big risk.

"We're going to have a drawing [of the challenge]. You will know exactly where it is. There is no search. The only question is, can you do it in front of your tribe in the middle of a challenge and get away with it?" he said. "I love that."


A player will be forced to determine whether to snag an idol despite the fact someone might notice and potentially sacrifice his or her performance in a group challenge for the individual advantage.






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