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Gabler and Dwight chose to ; Gabler won an immunity idol valid for the first two tribal councils, while Dwight lost his vote. Karla chose to play it safe and protected her vote. Unique Casting Moments :

, an elevator salesperson, immediately targeted others in sales (like Nneka) and came up with a creative trick to secure his tribe's flint during the reward challenge. Watch Survivor Season 43 Episode 1

: Morriah was voted out in a 5–1 vote , as the tribe prioritized perceived physical strength for future challenges. Critical Reception Gabler and Dwight chose to ; Gabler won

, a 19-year-old pet cremator, lied about his age (claiming to be 22) and impressed his tribe by solving a "Savvy" brain teaser to earn camp supplies. : Morriah was voted out in a 5–1

: Despite Gabler feeling responsible for the challenge loss and even offering to play his "Shot in the Dark," the tribe ultimately turned on Morriah Young .

The premiere of Survivor 43 , titled "," aired on September 21, 2022 . This two-hour episode reintroduced fans to the "New Era" format, featuring 18 new players divided into three tribes: Baka (Yellow), Coco (Blue), and Vesi (Red). Key Highlights and Strategies