Survivor: Ranchester

Survivor: Ranchester is the third season in the Survivor Montana series.

Twists

 * Three Tribes: The castaways are divided into three tribes of four members each.
 * Hidden Immunity Idols: The clue to the Hidden Immunity Idol was hidden at camp. Once the clue is unearthed, the player will have a better chance of finding the idol.
 * Tribe Switch: For the first time in the history of the series, tribe members switched tribes during the tribal phase.

Returnees

 * Nadine (1st), Keith (8th), Eric (7th), Curtis (5th) and Brenda (4th) returned to Norfields.
 * Samuel (6th) and Brenda (5th) returned to Newsburry.
 * Rosie (6th) returned to Cletherone.
 * Nadine (12th) and Brenda (10th) returned to Marmosah.
 * Rosie (5th) returned to Bertwick.