Warning: The following contains major spoilers for the Wednesday, Sept. 30, episode of "Survivor 51."
It's only the beginning of "Survivor 51," but castaways have already endured a few firsts this season.
Season 51, episode 2, titled "Weaponized Honesty
," aired on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The episode featured two historic firsts, including one involving a bloody injury and another that has viewers scratching their heads.Coming off the heels of the milestone 50th season, the new season marks the start of the new "open era," which host and producer Jeff Probst explained brings "permanent uncertainty." Season 51 of the reality competition series has largely returned to form with a nostalgic marooning off a boat, the players being divided into two tribes
instead of three, regular hidden immunity idols and the return of Exile Island.
Here's a recap of what you missed, including who went home.
Who was voted off 'Survivor' last night?
Ana Sani, a 34-year-old Canadian voice actress, was the second person voted out of "Survivor 51."
For days, the Savu tribe largely agreed that Eric Macksoud would be an easy target, as his larger-than-life personality rubbed many the wrong way. Yet, Sharonda Cox and Alexis Levine decided to band together and vote for Ana after hearing that she was gunning for them.
In a 6-4 vote, Ana was completely blindsided and the first person to leave the Savu tribe.
Who has been voted off 'Survivor 51'?
There have only been two eliminations. Here's who's been eliminated from "Survivor" season 51 so far.
- Aaliyah Puglia (episode 1).
- Ana Sani (episode 2).
Who remains on 'Survivor 51'?
Nineteen castaways remain in the game after episode 2:
- Alexis Levine.
- Angelica "Jelly" Loblack.
- Brady Booker.
- Carter Krull.
- Cristian Chavez.
- Danny Kilby.
- Devin Way.
- Eric Macksoud.
- Jenna Doore.
- Kristin Flickinger.
- Lewis Kelly.
- Linnea Capobianco.
- Maggie Nestor.
- Mike Pinsky.
- Ori Jean-Charles.
- Patt Cannaday.
- Rob Antonson.
- Sharonda Cox.
- Thien An Nguyen.
Player chops off part of his thumb
Brady Booker's "Survivor" life flashed before his eyes after he accidentally took off part of his thumb while chopping wood. The show censored his hand, though blood was visible.
"Did I just knock myself out of the game?" Booker asked a producer right after.
Cameras cut to part of his thumb on the ground as his tribemates panicked and a doctor examined him. Patt Cannaday held the freshly removed flesh on a shell in disbelief.
"What was I thinking?" Booker said. "I've always been my own worst enemy and it always comes down to me not thinking and using the brain I'm blessed with."
The show's medical team treated his injury and later let him know that he will be okay and be able to stay in the game, breathing new life into Booker's spirit.
Player tries to vote for himself
In a "Survivor" first, Rob Antonson wrote his name down at tribal council as part of a confusing, elaborate plan he did not fully think through.
"It might be groundbreaking tonight," Rob said in a confessional interview before tribal. "You never know what I'm going to do."
Right before the vote, Rob whispered to Eric that he should play his shot-in-the-dark advantage because he was the vote. Rob promised to play his idol on Eric if the advantage failed to come up "safe."
When it was his turn to vote, Rob wrote his name down before a producer told him he can't vote for himself.
"That screws up everything," Rob said in shock as he decided to pivot. "Ah, man."
(Rob then voted for Eric in the end.)
When does the next episode of 'Survivor' air?
The next "Survivor 51" episode airs Oct. 7 on CBS and streams on Paramount+. The episode begins at 8 p.m. ET and runs for 90 minutes.
What channel is 'Survivor' on? How to watch, stream
"Survivor" airs on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and on Paramount+ for subscribers of the Paramount+ Premium plan.
Episodes can be streamed the next day for subscribers of any Paramount+ plan. The previous 50 seasons of the show are all available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription.
Watch 'Survivor' on Paramount+
Where is 'Survivor' filmed?
"Survivor" has been filmed on the beaches of Fiji since 2016. The TV show previously took contestants to remote locations around the world.
Who is the host of 'Survivor'?
Jeff Probst is the longtime host of the show. He has hosted all 51 seasons of "Survivor," which has been on the air since 2000. He also serves as an executive producer.
USA TODAY contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Surprise elimination in 'Survivor' episode 2 after scary player injury
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