Survivor Nicaragua: Reunion Show Recap

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After Fabio was named the winner of Survivor Nicaragua, the entire cast was reunited for the final hour. This is the time we often learn more about what was left on the editing room floor during the season, and why some votes went the way they did. Then there are the awkward times when we learn a little too much about the Survivor contestants. It’s always a fun show.

Jeff Probst started with Fabio, asking him if the nickname has stuck. “You started out here as Judson. Has the new name stuck?” Jud told us that he is now Fabio, likely forever. Then we got to see a picture of Jud in his modeling days pre- Survivor Nicaragua. Yum! This was also the time when Fabio confessed to being from a family of artists. His father invented “something” and his grandfather designed the folding card table for Samsonite (I believe he said that company). No need for Jud to take care of his family, it appears.

Survivor Nicaragua: Fabio Wins & Jane is America's Favorite Player

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After 39 days in the rain forest we finally see the Survivor Nicaragua players all cleaned up tonight. After a couple of intense Tribal Councils and a little more back stabbing, Fabio was pronounced the youngest winner of the $1 million Survivor prize. Jane won the $100,000 prize for America's Favorite Player votes.

Here's how the Survivor Nicaragua finale and reunion show went down:

After a short recap, the final five entered the Immunity Challenge. It was a  puzzle challenge and Fabio continued his reign of terror (albeit giggling terror). Winning easily over the other three, Fabio secured his spot in the final four.

Survivor Nicaragua: Benry Gets Backdoored

The night in Survivor Nicaragua started with the aftermath of last week’s quitter-fest 2010. When NaOnka and Kelly chose to leave the game, they left then alliance member Sash hanging in the Nicaraguan wind. Two new alliances emerged. Sash was not part of either of them. He played both sides until finally landing with Chase, Jane and Holly. The four of them backdoored Benry... that sounds a lot dirtier than it is, really.

Jeff Probst kicked off Survivor Nicaragua by narrating what we’ve apparently missed on the edit room floor (thanks to NaOnka’s antics, likely). There were three solid alliances, now there are two. Chase, Jane and Holly are strong mentally and physically. Benry, Dan and Fabio are the other unlikely trio. Sash had to choose a new side. All know that Sash holds a hidden immunity idol (given to him by Marty), so he’s safe for tribal council anyway.

Sash talked to Chase and was upfront about having the idol. Chase said they were good, and they should stay with the women (Holly & Jane). Chase also said at the next Reward Challenge Holly and Sash were givens to be asked along if they didn’t win.