Here's Who Went Home on 'Survivor 44' Tonight

Week 7 saw an unexpected change in the game lead to a devastating exit. Find out who got voted out.

With "mergatory" over and the jury phase beginning, the Survivor 44 contestants thought the surprises were done. But they were in for a wallop in this week's episode, as a game-defining random draw, a crucial challenge, and a new advantage culminated in the most emotional elimination yet.

Check out more information about tonight's episode below and find out who was voted out.

Related: Everything to Know About Survivor 44

Who got voted off on Survivor 44 tonight?

Matt Blankinship

Matt came into the back half of the game with his highest level of confidence. He was able to push through his social anxiety to make a close bond (both strategically and perhaps romantically) with Frannie, was finally able to vote, and had what he thought was an idol. But Matt's game fell apart soon after he hit his highest moment. First, he found out that his idol was most likely fake and planted by Danny. Then, a twist at the challenge left him as one of only five people vulnerable, at the whim of the Ratu majority. He was away from his allies and his bag, though they were certainly looking out for him when Heidi had the ability to control someone's vote. Unfortunately, it was all for naught. The Ratus decided Matt's bond with the Sokas was more dangerous than Yam Yam's social standing, and his first vote in the game ended up being his last.

Were any advantages found or played on Survivor 44 tonight?

This was a twist and advantage-heavy episode on Survivor 44! First, the castaways found out at the challenge they would be divided into two groups. Frannie was able to win "Safety Without Power" for her, Carolyn, Carson, Danny, Heidi and Kane, meaning they were immune but could not vote. Additionally, on the reward, Heidi found the "Control a Vote" advantage, which allowed her to hijack one person's vote at that Tribal Council and vote the way she wanted. She used it to make Lauren vote for Yam Yam, though it was for naught.

Related: Meet the Full Cast of Survivor 44

Who's left in the game on Survivor 44?

–Brandon Cottom

–Carolyn Wiger

–Carson Garrett

–Danny Massa

–Frannie Marin

–Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt

–Jaime Lynn Ruiz

–Kane Fritzler

–Lauren Harpe

–Maddy Pomilla

Next, read our interview with Josh Wilder, who was voted out in Survivor 44 Episode 6.