ZEKE: I wont.
WILL I know you wont.
We then proceed to see everyone telling everyone about the idol in one of the best montages ever.
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JEFF PROBST:It sure seems like it.
The key phrase is Dont tell anybody.
Its the power of information.
Thank you for acknowledging the very inspired editing in that sequence.
That was an idea from Bill Bowden, one of our senior editors.
It was a great idea that was placed at the right time in the episode and was executed perfectly.
And with that… it all comes full circle.
We had a real, unexpected, special moment as Bret tells Zeke that he is gay.
What was it like for you when you first saw this footage?
Well, since you asked such a direct question, I will give you the truth: I cried.
I was watching the cut at home and I was genuinely moved.
I said almost exactly what you said This is the poster scene for the season.
This is also an example of what happens if you dont push people to tell their story.
People will talkifthey want,whenthey want to.
We never ever pressed Bret to tell us his story.
Bret clearly felt safe with Zeke, which also says a lot about Zeke, and he opened up.
And I also have to acknowledge that CBS is a pretty amazing partner inSurvivor.
They never press us to exploit anything or make a moment happen.
Okay, we need to discuss this second Tribal Council.
(And maybe Im still messing it up today, just in a different way!)
My hope is that players realize I am not going to do anything to impede what is happening.
I may ask questions, I may comment, Man, everybody is talking!
But my agenda is to just pay attention and let them do what they need to do.
And it all comes down to rocks.
Jessica appeared the most worried about going to the tiebreaker and then she pulled the dreaded black rock.
Its a decision I am sure she regrets, although I dont think she made the wrong choice.
Put yourself in her shoes for minute and tell us what you would have done in that situation?
Personally, I dont see what Jessica could have done differently.
That was a line in the sand moment.
It reminded me of that great short story The Lottery.
I will say that Jessicas reaction was the most heartbreaking of any rock draw.
Her desire to play was so strong.
I hope her kids are proud of how she played and that she went out in a big way.
Im a very big fan of this season and it only gets better next week.
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