The Battle of the Sexes twist created instant division between the tribes in a way that discouraged cross-tribal interaction.

Production eventually gave up on the twist by Episode 5 instead of continuing it until the merge.

An epic rivalry ended after an epic showdown on ‘Survivor 47.’

Jeff Probst smiles wearing a ‘Survivor 46’ hat.

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There’s no better way of proving that than with the entire cast living on one beach.

Forcing all the castaways to work together on shelter and gathering food will tangibly reinforce this idea of community.

There is a thirst for change instead of three small starting tribes staying separate until they merge every season.

A still from Survivor featuring the contestant Xander Hastings

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The One World twist has the potential to create dynamic gameplay the show lusts for every season.

The lone survivor of this contest takes home a million dollars.

The Final Five walk the beach on ‘Survivor 47.'

Sandra Diaz-Twine watching Elizabeth Beisel make a fire in Survivor: Island of the Idols

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The all-male Manono tribe from Survivor: One World.

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