💎 Advantages & Idols

The first Hidden Immunity Idol ever found and played in Survivor history. Gary found the idol on Day 24 after observing Judd Sergeant searching in the trees and realizing Judd had lied about the clue saying the idol was 'on the ground.' Gary played it at Tribal Council in Episode 9 ('Secrets and Lies and an Idol Surprise'), negating votes against him. Bobby Jon Drinkard was eliminated instead with 6 votes, becoming the first jury member. This was a 'preventive' idol format - played before votes were cast.