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In the realm of Survivor, where twists and advantages abound, contestants often resort to strategic maneuvers, including inspecting their tribemates’ belongings in pursuit of Hidden Immunity Idols and advantages. However, despite the cutthroat nature of the game, stealing these coveted items directly from another player is strictly against the rules and regulations set by the show.
The incident involving Dee Valladares rummaging through Sean Edwards’ belongings during Survivor 45 stands as a memorable instance when a castaway searched through a tribemate’s possessions after a tribe swap occurred.
To dispel any speculation about whether stealing advantages or Hidden Immunity Idols is permissible in the game, Jeff Probst, the show’s longstanding host and showrunner, clarified the guidelines in an interview with PEOPLE. Probst emphasized that while it’s within the game’s parameters to search through someone’s bag and discover information about their possessions, it is unequivocally prohibited to take or steal any Hidden Immunity Idol or advantage from another player.
He reinforced this rule during an episode of On Fire: The Official Survivor Podcast, reiterating that regardless of whether a player finds a cache of advantages in another contestant’s bag, the rules firmly prohibit taking these items. Contestants can use the information gleaned from the discovery strategically but are not allowed to physically take possession of someone else’s advantages or Hidden Immunity Idols.
Survivor superfans can enjoy watching all 45 seasons of the captivating competition series on Paramount Plus, diving into the strategic gameplay, alliances, and the thrilling twists that define the essence of Survivor.