Tribal Council is easily one of the most exciting parts of each Survivor episode, and it has led to countless iconic moments, but there are many things even die-hard fans do not know about it. The behind-the-scenes happenings of Survivor are often a mystery to fans, but several players have given viewers some insights into their favorite aspects of the show. From how long Tribal Council takes and what the process of reading the votes is like, there is a lot to unpack about Survivor Tribals.

With 42 seasons of Survivor on air, the show has managed to keep Tribal Council feeling fresh throughout two decades. Though many fans have a problem with the never-ending addition of advantages each season, they have certainly made Tribal Councils more interesting. From Cirie Fields leaving Survivor because she was the only contestant who did not have an immunity idol to multiple people using the Knowledge is Power advantage incorrectly, each Tribal is unique and exciting. There is a lot that Survivor fans do not see happening behind the camera, though, from seating arrangements to prompted questions.

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Tribal Council appears to be one of the most nerve-racking experiences on Survivor, as either the losing tribe, or everyone (after the merge) is at their most vulnerable, and someone has to go home. Survivor host extraordinaire Jeff Probst asks the castaways questions to expose some of their strategy and motivations for eliminations. Then each contestant writes down their vote. They get tallied, and someone's torch gets snuffed. At least, that is how it looks to audiences, but in reality, there is a lot more going on in Survivor.

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