'Survivor' uses the phrase “The tribe has spoken” when the host concludes a Tribal Council elimination.
The phrase is associated with Jeff Probst, who has hosted the US version since its second season and became an executive producer. Contestants are divided into tribes and compete in challenges, then attend Tribal Council, where they vote privately to eliminate one of their members. After the vote is revealed, the eliminated contestant leaves with the host’s signature line.
The US series premiered in 2000 and was adapted from the Swedish programme 'Expedition Robinson'. Contestants generally live in remote locations with limited supplies, although the precise rules and rewards have changed over time. Later seasons introduced hidden immunity idols, advantages and tribe swaps, adding strategic complexity beyond basic survival.
The wording is sometimes incorrectly attributed to another survival series, but “The tribe has spoken” is specifically identified with 'Survivor'. The expression became one of reality television’s most recognizable catchphrases and is used after the vote, not during the challenge itself.