Pre-Show

[Jeff Probst]

Pre-Show
"Part A - The Location"



Sixteen castaways will be marooned in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia.
A country that is bordered with no ocean. The predominant climate
type is tropical monsoon, with wide topographic-induced variation.
Ethiopia is a land of rugged mountains, broad savannah, lakes and
rivers.



Ethiopia has a large variety of animal species : wild animals are
found in every region. Among them are the lion, civet and serval cats,
elephant, bush pig, gazelle, antelope, ibex, kudu, dik-dik, oribi,
reed buck, wild ass, zebra, hyena, baboon, and numerous species of
monkey.



Religion in Ethiopia consists of a number of faiths. the most numerous
today are Christianity (Ethiopian Orthodoxy, Pentay, Catholic), followed
by Islam. Ethiopia is one of the oldest Christian states in the world. It
claims that 50% of the Ethiopian population are church members.



Some of the oldest evidence for anatomically modern humans has been
found in Ethiopia.



The Mursi have a long history of body painting, decorative scarring
and piercing. Both men and woman pierce their ears for discs. Mursi
woman used to commonly pierce and stretch their lower lip for a plate,
but that tradition is fast fading.

[Jeff Probst]

Pre-Show
"Part B - The Immunities"



This is what tribes will be playing for : Immunity. With this,
the entire tribe is safe from tribal council. It is an Ethiopian
cross, a local symbol of Christianity. Their elaborate, stylized
design is markedly distinct from the similar European Christian
crosses.



When the game will become individual : Players will be playing for
an individual immunity. It is an Ethiopian necklace designed with
a cross.



For the past two seasons, this element was not in the game. But
what castaways don't know, is that this hidden immunity idol will
be introduced at the merge. It has the form of a mask, and when
played by their owner, all votes casted against them will not count.

[Jeff Probst]

Pre-Show
"Part C - Tribal Council"



When it's time for tribal council, players will be walking
through the highlands, in direction of an ethiopian-designed
village.



That village is filled with huts, and a campfire in the middle,
around what discussions will be made. Castaways will then
walk to a specific and confidential place where they will
cast their vote against their fellow tribe mates.

[Jeff Probst]

Pre-Show
"Part D - Tribes"



Chencha vs. Gorgora

This season will be a battle of the ages. All young players
(under 32 years old) will form the green tribe, Chencha, and
older players will be in the dark red tribe, Gorgora.

[Jeff Probst]

Pre-Show
"Part E - Contestants"


ALINA, 23
Chencha

“I like to be the at the core of alliances that try to take the
step forward in the merge usually, I don't enjoy sitting back and
waiting for things to fall on my lap. I thrive on my social game
more than anything making sure that immunity isn't a necessity but
I give my all in challenges. I can be an air head at times but that
usually goes well for me in some ways. I usually like to be everyones
friend but I think that my temper is pushed especially when I'm at
short ends of the stick. if my game is going right, there isn’t any
reason for me to stir up much drama. When things go south, thats when
I tend to panic and hit drama, but once I hit drama level, I stay at
drama level. Regressing drama makes me feel like I have a bigger game
plan than what I truly let on.”


ARTIS, 53
Gorgora

“I'm sorta shy at first, but when I get to know a group of people
a bit better they will see that I have a weird sense of humor and I
love to make people happy. I'm very analytical and I pick situations
and conversations apart in my brain and try to make sense of any deeper
meanings. I like to think that I am quite aware of my surroundings, but
in reality I'm probably not, hahaha. I'm very average at challenges, but
I've proven able to win a couple. One of my biggest weaknesses is that
I'll probably believe someone when they are lying to me.”


BOB, 57
Gorgora

“I'm a pretty cool guy that is a bit weird and quirky. I can be shy
when it comes to some people, but I can work past that. I can be the
really awkward kid. Drama : It can liven up the game and change alliances.
Or just because I'm bored. LAWLS.”


BRENDAN, 30
Chencha

“My best asset is my social game. I think it's top notch and I'd
like to see anyone go toe to toe with me in it. I may start drama if I
hear someone obviously being bad about being sneaky. I mean, if you can't
hide playing me and being sneaky then I can't hide going off on you. I
just don't like people who are bad at lying. Does that make sense? If
you're gonna blindside me, do it with an idol in my back pocket. Ya feel
me, brah? I think I'm a rootable hero!”


CASSANDRA, 42
Gorgora

“I'm honestly not the best player out there. I try super hard, but I
am very naive, so I am way too trusting. I always try to quickly find that
one person who I tell absolutely everything to, and hope that I will also
be their #1. My strategy is always to be as honest as I possibly can, so
if I am voting someone out I usually just tell them. I guess my thought
process is that why would someone want to vote out someone who they know
will always be honest with them? Of course I will lie if I have to though,
like if I am blindsiding someone with the idol or whatever. So I guess my
weakness is that I am too naive and trusting. I am also not great at challenges,
so that never helps. I have been known as the "sweetheart" in some games
because I guess I am generally likeable and easy to get along with. So that
usually gets me pretty far! I genuinely love meeting people and getting to
know them, so it's not fake at all!”


COLBY, 26
Chencha

“I'm funny, goofy, cool but I can also be annoying and bitchy. If there's
anything I need to work on is my social game, people say they have a hard time
reading me sometimes. I tend to be good in challenges and I can be funny at
times. Unless : Someone lying to my face or provoking me.”


ERINN, 26
Chencha

“I have a very quirky personality that I think either turns people off or
on. You either love me or you love to hate me. Strategy wise, I excel because
I am smart and I am a manipulator behind the scenes. I was Salutatorian of my
high school class which shows I have the intelligence it takes. No one wants
to watch some bum float their way to the end. No, they want to see moves being
made and promises being broken and by doing that, the good thing is that it can
help me stand out as a player hopefully making me an AllStar! I am a good
descriptive storyteller. I don't leave out details so the readers will know
everything that is exactly going on from my perspective and hopefully will give
them more insight into the game making them more interested.”


ETHAN, 27
Chencha

“I think the common thread, in terms of strength, is my general spirit. I
am alls out, balls out. I have a general thrill for the game and for playing
it and for socializing. I think people find it infectious. This definitely
endears me to people and also makes them see me as an 'easy ally', underrating
me as not a player. When I am! I am a kickass player who has a good read on
people. I know who to trust and I have never been truly blindsided by anything.
Also I think my silliness sometimes rubs people off the wrong way. And they are
usually self-serious losers. I have a legit problem with someone (the way they
talk, the language they use, their idiotic gameplay) and I just can't bite my tongue
anymore. I'm so bad at biting my tongue!”


KEITH, 53
Gorgora

“I am a rootable, likeable person that is willing to do whatever he has to
do to make it to the end, but not without difficulty. Finding the balance between
loyalty and progress in the game will be my struggle this season. My weaknesses
are how difficult I find it to vote people off, as well as how difficult I sometimes
find it to go with the flow. I will still play my game, but perhaps a bit more
subtly. I won't go full under the radar. That's not me. I use drama strategically
to make people do things they shouldn't. Drama is best when it will convince
someone to flip. A long argument can sometimes cause someone to say something stupid
or reveal something they shouldn't. I plan on injecting a ton of humour into the
proceedings; this is a game, I want to enjoy it!”


KEN, 22
Chencha

“I'm a very personable, charming person. I tend to get along well with almost
everybody, and fake getting along well with the rest. I'm all about adaptability
and flexibility. I change colors like a chameleon, becoming whatever I have to
become to get myself ahead. I start drama for several good reasons. 1. The other
person is an idiot. 2. The other person has annoyed me in some way (usually by
being an idiot). 3. I can get a strategic advantage by making someone else look
bad for fighting with me. 4. I'm leaving the game and I want to salt and burn the
earth on my way out. 5. There's nothing interesting on Netflix that day. If I'm
honest, I don't see myself attracting fans in a conventional sense. I think I'd be
one of those figures who makes people go "what the fuck?" and tune in each week
desperately hoping that my reign of terror comes to an end. Each week, they'll be
disappointed that I managed to squeak on through, and hope that maybe, just maybe,
I'll finally get what's coming to me next time.”


MORGAN, 21
Chencha

“I'm very strong willed and mysterious, and I know how to effortlessly grab the
limelight, as I possess what it takes to achieve my goals. I have a magnetic charm
that can't be ignored. I plan on using my people skills to take me all the way to
the end, and win over the jury. My weaknesses are that I can be very indecisive at
times, so I will need to work on making decisions and feeling confident about them.
Like I said, I love being the limelight, and since there are episodes that are going
to be written, I will definitely try to start drama to make my presence known. I gotta
get my 15 minutes of fame somehow! A reader would be a fan of me because I am a very
real, no BS type of person. If someone is lying to me, I can see right through them and
call them out on it. Or sometimes, if necessary, I will just take the passive approach
and silently plot their demise.”


RUSSELL, 38
Gorgora

“I am a open book with no life, goofy, angry, self centered. I act like its real
life. I am suspensful person who loves to put on a show.”


SHIRIN, 31
Chencha

“I'm generally super personable and very good at getting people to like me,
making my social game a major strength of mine. My biggest weakness thus far has
been falling victim to my emotions and following my heart over my head. I'm hoping
to fix that as time goes on - maybe this game will be my chance to turn over a new
leaf! I'm a pretty fiery spirit - I don't take shit from anyone and will speak my
mind. I don't believe in meaningless drama. I'll happily call people out if they're
being fucking morons, but I'm not the type to spread lies about people or have
public blowups. It's just not my style.”


TINA, 52
Gorgora

“I'm awesome.. I'm always a fan favorite. seriously. Seriously I'm more of a
under the radar likable behind the scenes player.. I have gotten much better at
just being social and active and passive aggressive in getting my ideas as to who
I want out into more vocal players heads and letting them get their hands dirty
instead of mine.”


TWILA, 41
Gorgora

“My strategy is just to be myself, because I'm naturally a person that people
want to trust and befriend in these games. My weaknesses are that I'm loyal to a
fault and that I am not the best at challenges. I may act like a sweetheart but
don't mistake me for a pushover, because the claws will come out. When I find out
that someone's planning to get me out or spreading lies about me, I have zero problems
publicly calling them out at tribal. What's not to like about me? I'm smart, likable,
funny, and can provide drama when provoked.”


WENDY, 48
Gorgora

“I'm a very cool person and I'm always acting like I like everyone but in fact I
don't care about anyone but myself. I hosted 19 seasons of a game and I know that we
can't trust no one so that's exactly what I'm gonna do. My weaknesses I would say is
overplay. I start a drama for everything and if I have no reason to start one I just
start something even if it doesn't make sense. I live for the drama, I play for the drama.
Who doesn't love a loud bitch? I will be an attention whore because I wanna this to be my show.”

[Jeff Probst]

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