While OG Kele Was A Survivor 49 Disaster, There’s A Huge Upside For Me

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As a huge fan, I truly think Survivor is one of the greatest reality shows of all time – it’s definitely set the standard for so many others! Right now, Season 49 is on CBS (and you can stream it on Paramount+), and let me tell you, the Kele tribe was a mess! They struggled so much it forced a tribe swap, but honestly, I’m really glad it happened – it’s shaken things up in a great way.

The latest season of Survivor, season 49, kicked off by dividing the contestants into three tribes. While it’s too early to say if this will be a standout season, the quick elimination of Kele actually addressed a problem I’ve had with the show: I don’t enjoy when there are three tribes at the start.

I Prefer Two Tribes Over Three.

I’ve been watching Survivor since it started in 2000, and I remember when it was a lot more straightforward. Back then, the show usually began with two big tribes competing against each other. Lately, though, they’ve been using three smaller tribes at the beginning of the game, which I personally find less engaging. I’ve always preferred the dynamic of a two-tribe season.

Many viewers are curious about how much money Survivor contestants earn, but I’m more puzzled by the show’s continued use of a three-tribe start. Although this setup gives us more screen time with players on struggling tribes, it leads to very few votes actually mattering. With tribes of just six people, only four votes are needed for a majority, and we often see one tribe consistently lose and repeatedly go to Tribal Council.

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I enjoy seasons with two larger tribes because the social interactions are much more compelling when there are more players. Even if a tribe isn’t winning immunity, they still have enough numbers to create interesting shifts in power and alliances. Smaller tribes, on the other hand, feel very restricted. We saw that with the Kele tribe – it was just a predictable elimination process, and honestly, quite boring.

It was tough watching Kele struggle early on in Survivor 49, but it actually led to a more interesting game. Now that the tribes are bigger, anyone could be voted out at Tribal Council. Honestly, this is the way I wished the season had begun, and I’m really excited to see how things play out in Fiji.

New episodes of Survivor premiere on Wednesdays, and you can watch them the next day on Paramount+. Season 50, which is part of the 2025 TV lineup, is expected to be especially exciting with the return of two familiar faces.

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2025-10-22 23:08