The 12 everyday Australians and 12 champions begin their 50 day quest to become the sole survivor by out-thinking and outlasting their opponents.
After losing the Immunity Challenge, one tribe will consider the ultimate betrayal to eliminate one of the game's most powerful players.
The contestants start to panic at the camps, but an unexpected setback at the challenge manages to turn the game on its head.
Hidden plans begin to fall apart when lies from tribe members are revealed. At the Tribal Council, the contestants are thrown by a shock twist.
As the contestants begin to form alliances, they are faced with a rewards challenge that sees one team gain some fishing equipment.