'Survivor' first used the phrase 'The tribe has spoken'. Host Jeff Probst says it after the eliminated contestant leaves Tribal Council, marking the end of that episode's vote.
The phrase became one of the program's best-known pieces of recurring language. It connects the elimination ceremony with the show's tribe-based social structure, especially in seasons where contestants are divided into competing tribes.
'Survivor' premiered in the United States in 2000 and was adapted from the Swedish series 'Expedition Robinson'. Contestants compete in challenges, build alliances and vote at Tribal Council.
The wording is associated with Probst's hosting, although the exact ceremony and twist rules have changed across seasons. It should not be confused with the immunity idol, which can alter the vote but does not decide the official outcome by itself.