She's a Real Man's Man

This is the premier episode of Survivor: Montserrat

Challenges
Reward/Immunity Challenge: One For All Castaways race through a set of flags and up a large hill. The first man and the first woman to the top of the hill win immunity for their first tribal council. First person to the top of the hill, wins reward for their future tribe. Reward: An extra bag of rice. Winner: Carson Dupuis and Krystle Jennings (Immunity); Krystle Jennings (Reward).

Immunity Challenge: Yank Your Hank Six members from each tribe would race across a series of three wooden A-frames carrying three coils of rope. At the end of the course, the six would use the rope to pull a heavy wooden crate across a ramp and up to the finish platform. The four remaining tribe members would disassemble the crate to use as puzzle pieces. The first tribe to solve the puzzle would win. Winner: Garibaldi.

Day 1
The footage starts off by showing a few shots of the beautiful scenery from the island of Montserrat. It then shows footage of the “Exclusion Zone” (the part of the island destroyed by the Soufrière Hills volcano). Next, the camera shows the 20 castaways of Survivor: Montserrat walking together in one big group. A helicopter flies overhead and the camera then shows Jeff Probst standing in it.

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- We are here flying over the beautiful island of Montserrat. This island is now mostly known for the events of 1995, when the Soufrière Hills volcano erupted, destroying nearly half this island. Down below are 20 Americans, wearing nothing but their street clothes, who are about to begin the adventure of a lifetime. They have never spoken to each other, but they are already sizing each other up…

The camera once again shows the castaways walking to their destination. Then, it cuts to a confessional from Jason.

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- There is one particular woman here, wearing a blue sweater vest and a tie, she looks really intense. I mean, like she could kick my ass. I know by looking at me that doesn’t say much (chuckles), but I am expecting her to be a huge threat.

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- The two older ladies here catch my eye. One of them looks like a nice sweet old grandmother who will probably be an early boot; but even if she’s not, it won’t be a big deal because she won’t do much strategically. The other one, the one wearing the teal blouse, looks like she could be trouble if she lasts too long in this game.

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- People are probably expecting me to be this ditzy, high-maintenance, dumb blonde –type girl (even though I’m a brunette) who is way out of her element. I assure you all though, once I sprinkle my fairy dust and unleash my power of positivity on my tribe mates; I will have a one way ticket straight to day 39. They will not know what hit them.

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- Forced to work together, they must create a new society, while battling the elements and each other. They must learn to adapt, or they’ll be voted out. In the end, only one will remain to claim the million dollar prize.

39 days…

20 people…

1 survivor!

After the intro plays, the castaways then walk towards Jeff Probst and stand alongside a black line that is on the ground.

Jeff Probst: Let me officially welcome you to Survivor: Montserrat!

The castaways erupt into applause and cheering.

Jeff Probst: Okay, the first thing I want you guys to do is to introduce yourselves, and say what you do.

Carson: Hi everybody, my name is Carson and I coach soccer in the summer, and curling in the winter.

Vanessa: Hello friends, my name is Vanessa, and I am a graphic arts student.

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- With that ‘Hello friends’ comment, Vanessa is officially the first person on my hit list. That type of attitude is going to get really annoying, really quickly.

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Krystle: My name is Krystle, and I am a loss prevention officer.

Leila: Hello everyone, my name is Leila, and I am a medical lab technician.

Lloyd: Hi guys, I’m Lloyd, and I’m a construction worker.

Pamela: My name is Pamela, and I am a high school band director.

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- This is almost like an out of body experience for me right now. I have been a huge fan of this show as long as I can remember. I am living my dream right now, this is so exciting!

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Ryan: Hi everyone, I’m Ryan and I am the manager at a no-kill shelter for cats.

Deanne: Hey guys, my name is Deanne and I work in advertising.

Zachary: My name is Zachary, I am a mechanic.

Alyssa: Hello, my name is Alyssa and I am a triage nurse.

Isabel: Hi everyone, my name is Isabel and I am a make-up artist.

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- I am really terrified to be on this show. I’ve never even camped a day in my life, so this is way out of my element. But, I want that million dollar check, so I need to suck it up and push myself harder than I’ve ever pushed myself before.

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Braiden: My name is Braiden, and I manage an antique store.

Joan: Hi everybody, my name is Joan and I am a kindergarten teacher.

Alex: Hi everyone, my name is Alex and I work at a car dealership.

Derek: My name is Derek, and I am a physiotherapist.

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- Derek… a physiotherapist… yeah, right! (Chuckles) And I saw pigs flying outside the window of the plane on the way here! Derek looks more like a he’s private investigator or something to that effect. I have to keep an eye on him.

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Doug: Hi everyone, my name is Doug, and I am a school principal.

Jackson: My name is Jackson, and I am a chef.

Ella: Hi everybody, my name is Ella, and I am a business student.

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- Actually I am a psychology student, but if people find out that I study the human mind, my torch would be snuffed quicker than Jeff can say ‘the tribe has spoken’.

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Kelly-Ann: My name is Kelly-Ann, and I am an entomologist.

Jason: My name is Jason and I am a flight instructor.

Jeff Probst: Alright, now that you have gathered some information about the people you are playing this game with; are you ready to get to your first challenge?

The castaways are in a state of shock when Jeff says this, Mouths drop wide open, and some of the castaways start looking around at the others. They were not expecting a challenge before they were even divided into tribes yet. Jeff then continues…

Jeff Probst: Your first challenge is quite simple in nature. Just like the first challenge of Survivor: Gabon, you will race through the flags and then to the top of the hill. Waiting for you at the top of the hill are two immunity necklaces, one for the first man, the other for the first woman to grab them. These immunity necklaces will guarantee you safety at the first tribal council that your tribe attends. In addition, for the first person that gets to the top of the hill and grabs their immunity necklace is an extra bag of rice for their tribe. This will give whatever tribe you’re on a huge advantage, right off the bat. Finally, there is one final twist to this challenge that comes with an extra incentive to be either the first man or the first woman to the top of the hill; but that will have to wait until we get to the top. I know it’s worth playing for, so let’s not waste any more time. Everybody, get into position… Survivors ready… … GO! The castaways immediately start sprinting towards the hill. Three of the castaways (Braiden, Krystle, and Alex) take an early sizable lead on the rest of the group and reach the hill first and start climbing with most of the rest of the group reaching the hill shortly afterwards. Doug, Joan, Ella, and Vanessa reach the hill last. While climbing the hill, Krystle extends her lead on the group while Braiden starts to struggle a little bit. Meanwhile, Carson climbs the hill quite quickly and reaches the group in front. Carson can now be seen gaining on Krystle. Meanwhile, Jeff Probst points out that a bunch of people in the main group including Jason, Isabel, Deanne, and Ryan along with the group that reached the hill last are struggling to climb the hill. The footage now shows the view from the top of the hill. It is clear that Krystle is going to be the first woman to the top, but she is now in a tight race against Alex and Carson to see who reaches the top first. The camera then shows a side view of the immunity necklaces and Jeff getting ready to declare someone the winner.

Jeff Probst: Krystle wins immunity for the women and the extra bag of rice for her tribe!

Jeff Probst: Carson wins immunity for the men!

Alex (as he gets to the top of the hill): F***!

The camera then cuts to all 20 castaways standing at the top of the hill with Jeff Probst standing in front of them in between two mats. One of the mats is green, the other is orange.

Jeff Probst: Congratulations Krystle and Carson on winning immunity. Now, to the twist I eluded to before the challenge started. Can I get the two of you to step forward please? Krystle and Carson step forward. They are shown wearing their immunity necklaces. Jeff Probst continues…

Jeff Probst: Alright; I want the two of you to each come up and stand on one of these mats. Green or orange, it doesn’t matter which. You guys decide who gets what color.

Krystle and Carson walk forward as Jeff Probst steps off to the side. Carson then stands on the orange mat, while Krystle stands on the green mat.

Jeff Probst (to Krystle and Carson): Are you guys okay with those choices?

Both Krystle and Carson each give Jeff thumbs up.

Jeff Probst: Alright, we are going to choose tribes. Here is how this will work. Krystle, since you reached the top of the hill first, you will make the first choice. Carson will then choose for his tribe. You can each only pick people that are a different gender meaning that Krystle, you must pick a man; and Carson, you must pick a woman. Once that is done, the person that was chosen will make the next choice following the same rules. You guys are choosing your tribes, but are going off very little information. You have a name, what somebody says they do for a living, if that is what they do. You also may have had a slight glimpse of how they may perform in challenges if you saw them coming up the hill. In addition however, the last man and the last woman to be picked for a tribe will be sent to… Exile Island.

Once again, the jaws of many of the castaways drop open and they start looking around at each other. The camera then cuts to Joan’s confessional.

"none(Talking sarcastically) Well this is just fabulous isn’t it? Even a blind monkey could see that I am the weakest person here in terms of challenges. Now I get to look forward to the added bonus of starting this game on Exile Island. Yaayyy.

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- Joan

Jeff Probst then turns towards Krystle.

Jeff Probst: Alright Krystle, who is the first person you want on your tribe.

Krystle then scans the group quickly and points in Alex’s direction.

Krystle: The guy on the end, in the brown hat, come on over. Is your name Alex?

Alex (as he starts walking towards Krystle): Yes.

Jeff Probst: Alex joins Krystle on the green tribe. Carson, it is your turn now. You are choosing a woman.

Carson: I pick the sexy blonde haired girl in the purple tank top.

Jeff Probst: Girl in the purple tank top, want to tell him your name?

Kelly-Ann: It’s Kelly-Ann.

Kelly-Ann starts running to the orange mat. Once there, she gives Carson a big hug.

Jeff Probst: Alright Alex, it is now your choice. You are choosing a woman.

Alex: I will take the blonde haired girl that was standing next to Kelly-Ann. Is it Leah?

Leila: Yay! It’s Leila; there’s an extra “L” in my name.

Leila excitedly runs towards the green mat and gives both Alex and Krystle hugs.

Jeff Probst: Kelly-Ann, it is now your choice.

Kelly-Ann: I will take the African-American man, with the mustache.

Doug walks over to the orange mat.

Doug: I’m Doug by the way.

Jeff Probst: Leila, you’re next. You’re choosing a guy.

Leila: I will take the blonde haired guy in the orange shirt.

Braiden: I’m Braiden.

Braiden then goes over to the green mat and hugs his new tribe mates.

Jeff Probst: Doug, you’re up next.

Doug: I will take Ella.

Ella happily runs over to the orange mat and hugs her tribe mates.

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- Kelly-Ann seems like a sweet girl who will do well in challenges, but when she picked Doug and then Doug picked Ella, I started to regret picking her. Our tribe is starting to look pretty weak, especially compared to the other tribe.

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Jeff Probst: Braiden, it is now your choice.

Braiden: I will take the woman in the pink shirt and glasses.

Alyssa: My name is Alyssa.

Alyssa is welcomed by her new tribe when she reached the green mat.

Jeff Probst: Ella, you’re up next.

Ella: We need another strong guy on this tribe, so I’m going to take the guy with the buzz cut.

Lloyd (as he starts walking to join his tribe on the orange mat): I’m Lloyd.

Jeff Probst: Alyssa, who do you want on your tribe?

Alyssa: I will take the guy in the red muscle shirt.

Jackson breathes a sigh of relief that he is not going to Exile Island as he starts walking towards the green mat.

Jeff Probst: Do you want to tell them your name?

Jackson: Sorry, my name is Jackson.

Jeff Probst: Lloyd, it is now your choice. You’re picking a woman.

Lloyd: Jeff, I will take the girl with the dark red hair and make-up.

Isabel immediately jumps with joy.

Isabel: I’m Isabel.

Isabel starts happily skipping to the orange mat and hugs her tribe mates.

"soufrière"

- My choice to pick Isabel was an easy one. She is clearly someone that has not spent a day of her life outdoors. She also strikes me as someone that I can easily manipulate. I guarantee you, throughout this game she will follow me around like a little puppy dog.

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The camera then shows the eight castaways that have yet to be picked. Each of them is visibly starting to get more nervous about the possibility of starting the game on Exile Island. Jeff Probst then turns to Jackson.

Jeff Probst: Jackson, which of the remaining women do you want on your tribe?

Jackson: I will take the short girl with the brunette hair.

Vanessa (after she breathes a sigh of relief): Thank you so much Jackson! I’m Vanessa by the way.

Vanessa then runs over to the green mat and happily hugs her new tribe mates.

Jeff Probst: Isabel, it is now your choice. You’re picking a guy.

Isabel: I will pick the tall, older guy wearing the black hat.

Derek: My name is Derek.

Derek goes over to the orange mat and is welcomed by his new tribe.

Jeff Probst: Vanessa, you’re next. You’re picking a guy.

Vanessa: I will take the guy in the Batman shirt.

Ryan: My name is Ryan everybody.

Ryan then walks over to his new tribe and gives them all hugs, starting with Vanessa.

Jeff Probst: Derek, you’re up next.

Derek: I’m going to pick the lady in the skirt and the teal blouse.

Deanne (letting out a sigh, partially due to relief and partially due to nerves): My name is Deanne.

Deanne is then shown heading towards her new tribe before the camera cuts to her confessional.

"soufrière"

- Of course the guy that picks me is the "physiotherapist". Quite honestly, he makes me nervous. I can assure you though, if he makes one wrong move, just one, he’s going down. I will make sure of it.

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Jeff Probst then turns his attention to the two men and the two women that have not been picked yet.

Jeff Probst: Jason, how are you feeling right about now?

Jason: I’m extremely nervous. Nobody wants to start the game on Exile Island, and I am no exception.

Jeff Probst: How about you Zachary?

Zachary: I’m shocked to still be standing here. I should have been picked before this.

Jeff Probst: Pamela what is going through your mind right now?

Pamela: The fact that my heart is about to come out of my chest it is beating so hard.

Jeff Probst: Joan, what are you thinking right about now?

Joan: I’m nervous. Can’t say I’m extremely surprised, but still nervous nonetheless.

Jeff Probst: Alright, it is time to make the final selections. Ryan, you’re picking a woman.

Ryan: Joan.

Joan breathes a sigh of relief before walking to the green mat and hugging her tribe mates.

Jeff Probst: Pamela, you know what this means. You will be heading to Exile Island to start the game. But for now, go over to the orange mat and say hello to your tribe.

Pamela lets out a sigh before walking to her tribe. Once she reaches the orange mat, Carson says to her:

Carson: If it makes you feel any better, I would have chosen you over that old lady.

Pamela: Thanks.

Jeff Probst: Alright Deanne, there is one decision left to me made. It is Jason or Zachary.

Deanne looks up at the sky for a minute before nodding.

Deanne: I’m going to choose Jason.

Jeff Probst: Jason joins the orange tribe, which means that Zachary will start the game with Pamela on Exile Island. But Zachary, that also means that you are on the green tribe.

Jason and Zachary go over and greet their tribe mates. After the camera shows Jason hugging his tribe mates, it cuts to his confessional.

"soufrière"

- My tribe mates said all the right things to make me feel welcome, like “I’m glad we got you.” But I still got a weird vibe from some of them since I think they wish Deanne picked Zachary since he’s clearly much stronger than me. But actually, I’m not surprised Deanne chose me as Zachary’s mood was turning more and more angry the longer he stood there. That kind of attitude won’t help your tribe win challenges under any circumstances.

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Jeff Probst: Alright, time to hand out the buffs! Orange tribe, you guys are Soufrière. Here are your buffs.

Jeff throws the bag of buffs to the Soufrière tribe. The bag is caught by Kelly-Ann and the tribe start passing the buffs out and putting them on.

Jeff Probst: Green tribe, you are Garibaldi. Here are your buffs.

Jeff throws the bag of buffs to the Garibaldi tribe. Braiden, not quite paying attention to where Jeff threw the bag, gets hit in the face with it and it falls to the ground. While everyone, including Braiden and Jeff but minus Zachary, is laughing at the situation, Braiden picks up the bag of buffs and starts passing them out for the tribe to put on.

Jeff Probst: Alright, Pamela and Zachary, since you were the last man and the last woman chosen you will be starting the game on Exile Island. Say good bye to your respective tribes come grab the map and head on out.

Pamela hugs her tribe mates before leaving her tribe and heading towards Jeff Probst while Zachary simply glances over at his tribe before stepping off his mat. Zachary reaches Jeff Probst first, so he grabs the map to Exile Island and he and Pamela head off.

Jeff Probst: Pamela and Zachary will return to the game in time for the first tribal immunity challenge. Garibaldi, since Krystle was the first person to reach the top of the hill, you guys get the extra bag of rice. Grab your stuff; come get your rice and the map to your camp and head on out.

Once the Garibaldi tribe head off towards their camp, Jeff turns to the Soufrière tribe.

Jeff Probst: Soufrière, here is the map to your camp. Grab your stuff, come get it and head on out.

Soufrière grabs their stuff and their map and starts heading to their camp.

GARIBALDI:

The Garibaldi tribe is shown cheering as they arrive at their camp. The camera cuts to a confessional from Ryan.

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