The April 1 episode of Survivor's 50th season marked a record-breaking moment when 17 players gathered together on a beach, bringing together both old school and new era players. The biggest merge in the show's history saw a total of 17 castaways, including Ozzy and Rizo. The episode also included a challenge where players had to hold their arms on a small perch, decreasing their size. The show's creator, Jeff Probst, revealed that three people would have their torches extinguished in a single night. The winner of each group would also win an Applebee's feast for their group of five.