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Idol Hands is a recurring Survivor challenge. Debuting in Survivor: Philippines, it has since reappeared in Cagayan.

Rules[]

Facing off one against one in a fenced off circle, a castaway from each tribe would hold a wooden idol on top of a platform that they would hold in one hand. They would use the other free hand to attempt to knock their opponent's idol off the platform. The castaway whose idol hit the ground last would score one point for their tribe.

History[]

United States[]

In Philippines, the challenge was used right after the absorption of Matsing. Malcolm scored the final point of the challenge , winning muffins, cookies, coffee, biscuits, and tea for Tandang.

In Cagayan, the challenge appeared once again as a Reward Challenge. Trish, Tony, and Woo all scored points for Solana, winning their tribe the right to loot the Aparri camp.

Australia[]

New Zealand[]

Quebec[]

South Africa[]

In Champions, the challenge was used as the first duel between former tribe captains Mark Fish and Corné Krige, who competed for the first Salvation Cup and the right to negate one vote against any player at the next Tribal Council. Mark won the challenge 3-0, becoming the first holder of the Salvation Cup.

Winners[]

Episode Challenge Type Winners
Philippines
"Got My Swag Back"
Tribal Reward S25 abimaria tS25 artis tS25 lisa t
S25 malcolm tS25 michael tS25 pete tS25 rc t
Tandang
Cagayan
"We Found Our Zombies"
Tribal Reward S28 jefra tS28 lj t
S28 tony tS28 trish tS28 woo t
Solana

Episode Challenge Type Winners
All Stars
Episode 5
Tribal Reward AUS7 abbey tAUS7 harry tAUS7 henry t
AUS7 john tAUS7 lee tAUS7 lydia tAUS7 nick t
AUS7 sharn tAUS7 shonee tAUS7 zach t
Mokuta
Heroes v Villains
Episode 6
Tribal Reward AUS10 benjamin tAUS10 david tAUS10 flick t
AUS10 hayley tAUS10 matt tAUS10 nina tAUS10 paige t
AUS10 sam tAUS10 sharni tAUS10 shaun t
Heroes (Australia)

Episode Challenge Type Winners
Thailand
Episode 3
Tribal Reward NZS2 arun tNZS2 dave tNZS2 eve t
NZS2 franky tNZS2 jt tNZS2 liam tNZS2 renee t
Chani

Episode Challenge Type Winners
Survivor Québec (2023)
Episode 21
Tribal Reward QCS1 christophe tQCS1 jeanjunior tQCS1 karine t
QCS1 marika tQCS1 martine tQCS1 maryse tQCS1 sango t
Tiyaga

Episode Challenge Type Winners
Champions
Episode 10
Salvation Duel ZAS5 mark t
Mark Fish

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

  • This challenge appeared in two seasons that began with three tribes. However, at the time the challenge was used, only two tribes remained.
  • This challenge was only used in seasons filmed in the Philippines. 
  • Both tribes that won this challenge produced the runner(s)-up and 5th placers on their seasons.
  • Shonee Bowtell competed in this challenge twice; she won once.

References[]

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