In this new era of Survivor, there are no hand-outs. Everything must be earned. That rang true for the 12 remaining players who needed to fight their way into the next phase of the game. For one contestant, karma would come back around to snuff their torch, just shy of this particular finish line. Josh
Matt Blankinship
Cast from SURVIVOR Season 44. Pictured (L-R): Top Row: Lauren Harpe, Carson Garrett, Matthew Grinstead-Mayle, Claire Rafson, Danny Massa, Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt, Bruce Perreault, Sarah Wade, and Brandon Cottom. Bottom Row: Jaime Lynn Ruiz, Kane Fritzler, Carolyn Wiger, Josh Wilder, Frannie Marin, Matt Blankinship, Maddy Pomilla, Yamil “Yam Yam” Arocho, and Helen Li. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS