Re: Confirmation, Confusion and Curiosity


Here's what Jeff has to say about asking for the Idol before
revealing the votes:

http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/13/jeff-probst-blogs-survivor-samoa-episode-9/

INSIGHT: While we're on the subject of hidden immunity idols. A lot
of people have been asking me why I have not been asking "If anybody
has the idol and you want to play it now is the time to do so..."
before I read the votes. Here's why -- this season the clues have all
been secretive. So there is no way for me to be certain that
everybody knows there is an idol in play. Therefore, I can never ask
for them to play it at tribal council because I might be giving
something away.

That is why every Survivor is told before the game begins that
regardless whether I ask for it or not, if they want to play the idol
I will always pause before reading the votes giving them ample time to
stand up and declare their intention to play it.

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Relevant Pages

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