Jason Treul’s Survivor journey ended on October 22, 2025, when the 32-year-old law clerk became the sixth player voted out of Season 49. The former Google engineer went from alternate to contestant in just 12 hours, only to watch his game crumble after a brutal tribe swap left him isolated on Hina beach.
🔥 Quick Facts
- • Jason Treul voted out on October 22, 2025
- • Became contestant just 12 hours before filming started
- • Former Hina tribe member isolated after swap
- • Professional Super Smash Bros. player known as “Jason Waterfalls”
- • Next episode airs October 29, 2025 on CBS
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Jason stayed on Hina beach during the swap but found himself surrounded by unfamiliar faces. The tribe initially saved him over fellow Hina member Matt Williams at the first Tribal Council. But luck ran out when they lost again.
The former Uli members gave Jason a fair shot to join their alliance. When Savannah Louie asked if he’d work with her, he stayed vague. Jason told her he could protect her at the merge. But he remained steadfast in his loyalty to Hina.
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Jason made a non-committal statement about staying “Hina strong” come the merge. Savannah took this to mean he’d never prioritize Uli over Hina. That sealed his fate.
“This could be it. It could be a nice little trip to Fiji and then I go home and I never deal with Survivor ever again.”
Jason declined to play his Shot in the Dark. Every vote went to Jason except his own, which targeted Rizo.
Why This Elimination Changes Everything
Savannah worried that voting out Jason right after Matt would alarm original Hina members. She considered targeting Jawan instead to avoid all-out “war” at the merge. But the alliance stuck together.
Jason was one of two alternates brought in just 12 hours before filming began. Two original cast members broke pre-game rules by communicating with other players. Production removed them immediately. Jason competed as “Jason Waterfalls” in Super Smash Bros. Project M.
The Anaheim native worked as a Google software engineer before switching careers. He landed the job by self-studying during lunch breaks. Then he left tech to pursue law.
Jason’s original Hina tribe never lost before the swap. He enjoyed early comfort without strategizing much. That winning streak kept Hina from having to vote together. When the swap hit, Jason had no established bonds.
The Numbers That Doomed Jason’s Game
The tribe swap created an impossible situation for Jason. Here’s how the numbers broke down:
| Tribe Member | Original Tribe | Alliance Status | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Treul | Hina | Isolated | Voted Out |
| Savannah Louie | Uli | Majority (5) | Jason |
| Nate Moore | Uli | Majority (5) | Jason |
| Rizo Velovic | Uli | Majority (5) | Jason |
| Jawan Pitts | Uli | Majority (5) | Jason |
| Sophi Balerdi | Kele (adopted Uli) | Majority (5) | Jason |
The former Uli members wanted to prevent Jason from using his Shot in the Dark. Picking off old Hina seemed like the safe strategy. But Savannah briefly considered voting Jawan to send a different message.
Savannah believed targeting Jawan would show this wasn’t Hina versus Uli. She convinced Nate to consider the move. But the alliance ultimately stuck with the easy vote.
What’s Next After Jason’s Exit
Jeff Probst announced another swap splitting tribes into three groups. The new breakdown includes:
- Kristina, Alex, Nate, and Sage now wear Hina red
- Jawan and Steven both wear Kele blue
- Remaining players distributed across three camps
- 13 contestants still competing for $1 million
- Next episode titled “Episode 6” airs October 29, 2025
Shannon Fairweather and Sage Ahrens-Nichols went from tight allies to bitter rivals. Shannon pitched a cross-tribe alliance that excluded Sage. Word got back to her. Sage rolled her eyes behind Shannon’s back during a hug.
In his exit interview, Jason called himself a “casualty” of “Uli staying Uli strong.” He acknowledged being an alternate made every moment feel like borrowed time.
Could Jason Have Saved His Game?
After Tribal Council, Jason realized he needed to socialize and connect without tribal labels. But his plan came too late after declaring “Hina strong” loyalty. He’d already drawn lines in the sand.
On Survivor, stubbornness is reserved for players in power. It’s not for players flailing at the bottom. Jason’s refusal to commit sealed his fate.
Rizo Velovic pointed out that original Hina never voted together. How could Jason claim “Hina strong” when they’d never attended Tribal Council as a group? The logic exposed Jason’s flawed strategy.
The 32-year-old ranked 38th globally and 5th on the SoCal Power Rankings in Project M. His gaming background didn’t translate to Survivor success. Social bonds mattered more than puzzle skills.
Would Jason’s game look different if he’d joined the Uli alliance? Could vulnerability have saved him? The alternate-turned-contestant leaves Fiji with no regrets about his whirlwind experience.
Sources
- Parade – Coverage of Jason Treul’s elimination and alternate casting story
- TV Insider – Episode 5 recap and tribal dynamics analysis
- Entertainment Weekly – Jeff Probst interview about rule violations
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