Last Gasp
How it works
Float beneath a steel grate as the tide rises, keeping your face in a shrinking pocket of air. Bail when you can't take it — the last one still breathing wins.
Why it's iconic
First run in Palau and revived through Micronesia, Caramoan, and as recently as Survivor 43 and 44. In S43 the tide itself gave out after nearly three hours, and Probst named two co-winners — one of the most nerve-wracking tests the game has ever staged.
The moment
In Survivor 43 the tide receded before anyone cracked, so after nearly three hours Jeff called it and handed immunity to both Karla and Owen — a first for the challenge.
Names you know
- Tom Westman (Palau, the debut)
- Karla Cruz Godoy & Owen Knight (S43 co-winners)
- Yam Yam Arocho (S44)
- Type
- Endurance
- Stakes
- Immunity
- Appearances
- 5 seasons
- Status
- Still in rotation
Where it's run
Every season that has staged this challenge — 5 in all.
More endurance challenges
Hands on a Hard Idol
RetiredPlays for immunityDebuted Season 1
Keep one hand on the immunity idol while balancing on a small log. Lift a foot, lose your balance, or let go — and you're out. The last castaway still holding on wins.
Get a Grip
Plays for immunityDebuted Season 9
Hang onto a pole using only footholds — no gripping the top — for as long as you possibly can. The last castaway still hanging on takes immunity.
Bob-Bob Buoy
Plays for immunityDebuted Season 10
Cling to a swaying navigational buoy bobbing in the open ocean. The waves do the work — sooner or later they shake everyone loose. The last castaway still hanging on wins.