Gabler and Dwight chose to ; Gabler won an immunity idol valid for the first two tribal councils, while Dwight lost his vote. Karla chose to play it safe and protected her vote. Unique Casting Moments :
The premiere of Survivor 43 , titled "," aired on September 21, 2022 . This two-hour episode reintroduced fans to the "New Era" format, featuring 18 new players divided into three tribes: Baka (Yellow), Coco (Blue), and Vesi (Red). Key Highlights and Strategies Watch Survivor Season 43 Episode 1
, an elevator salesperson, immediately targeted others in sales (like Nneka) and came up with a creative trick to secure his tribe's flint during the reward challenge. Gabler and Dwight chose to ; Gabler won
: A boat arrived at each camp to take one representative— Gabler (Baka), Dwight (Vesi), and Karla (Coco)—to a summit. This two-hour episode reintroduced fans to the "New
Articles from Entertainment Weekly and Inside Survivor praised the premiere for its deep focus on and character-driven narrative. However, some reviewers noted a "slow burn" pace and expressed concern over the recurring pattern of women being targeted early in the new era's small-tribe format. Survivor 43 premiere recap: Two hours of awesome
, a 19-year-old pet cremator, lied about his age (claiming to be 22) and impressed his tribe by solving a "Savvy" brain teaser to earn camp supplies.