Best of Mike Gabler - Survivor 43

A compilation of highlights from Gabler in Survivor 43
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[@yaboi912]

Gabler was a lot more methodical and intentional than people want to give him credit for.

[@adleranderson6797]

When my parents and myself were watching the episode where Noelle left, and my dad said that he thinks Gabler had a shot at winning, I initially didn't believe him, but looking back at his history and especially when I saw the finale episode, I was proven wrong. Gabler was more dangerous than people believed he was, which makes him a pretty good winner in my opinion.

[@jacob_pricceey]

The strategic mind of the Alligabler, he threw out ellie’s name to throw out ellie’s name

[@murph31221]

That should end up being an iconic survivor quote

[@Padfoot-ji9qb]

Unironically a pretty good move

[@Quetzal00358]

Game Changers 2

[@papiayuso]

@@Quetzal00358😂

[@TheBattProductions]

I mean, it worked!

[@pablo.4011]

15:02 one of the key moments that set up Gabler to win this game. Planted the idea into Jesse's head that he needed to vote out Cody to win this game, when in reality keeping Cody was in Jesse's best interest since Cody was willing to take him to the final 3. Subtle gameplay from Gabler's part that proves that he really was the silent assassin he claimed to be. Absolutely deserving winner that played an amazing social game, subtly influencing the power players in this game to eat each other alive, while keeping his name off the chopping block, allowing him to come out on top in the end.

[@zeaferjones1404]

I wonder if Parvati does that same move to Amanda somehow taking her idol and then blindsiding her instead of Alexis. Does Parvati win? I think the fans would steamroll from there. Natalie was ruthless.

[@anthony-le5uo]

here's the thing, the cody blindside could've worked for Jessie, but Gabler should've been the target at final 5 due to being such a firemaking threat (i heard he downplayed his fire threat level tho) cause after Cody's vote out all Jessie needed to do was win an immunity or win firemaking

[@stephendavis6267]

​@@anthony-le5uo Gabler definitely downplayed his fire level according to post-show interviews (apparently Cassidy had to "audition" him twice for fire before choosing him to send against Jesse). But while the Jesse move to blindside Cody was great television and very inventive, it was also very short-sighted because he had no real way to get to F3. Even if he takes Gabler out at F5, Owen still beats him at fire at F4. Jesse could've beaten anyone except maybe Cody, but he needed to be sitting with Owen and Karla to get the most win equity. Cassidy was too much of a threat for immunity, whereas Karla (despite winning two immunities herself) was injured and the final challenges usually involve dexterity, which her hand might not have been able to overcome. And even if Jesse goes to fire against Karla, he might have the upper hand there because it's dexterity-based as well. Jesse played a masterful game but when he made that big move, he had no safety net and it cost him. If he was going to blindside Cody at 6, Cassidy needed to go at 5 and at least then, he's got Karla as a shield at 4 so that Gabler/Owen are forced to pick one big threat to go to the end. The true move might have been not to blindside Cody at all. Take Cody to F4 (as Cody intended to do with Jesse) and if he doesn't win immunity, he goes to fire against Gabler, Gabler probably beats Cody at fire, and then Jesse wins the game.

[@godwon5854]

why didn't Gabler take credit for this in FTC?

[@jackburke9364]

@@godwon5854 I think him and Cody were close and if Cody found out it was actually gambler who planted the seed in jesses head then he would’ve been mad. Also it was def jesses move it would’ve looked bad if he claimed it was his move. Also I just don’t think he needed to say it.

[@queenkatara7861]

Dang his edit makes more sense when you see it like this. He really was hiding in plain sight. I don’t know if Cassidy or Gabler was the better choice (I lean him now), but did always respect his game a lot. I just never thought the jury was going to appreciate it too.

[@Link77793]

Happy birthday 🎂

[@tylerkarle1228]

Looking back at his game the clues were always there and you really can see how subtle yet tactical and dangerous his game was

[@Link77793]

Happy birthday 🎂

[@MichaelWais]

11:29 Ride or Die alliance formed 11:55 Perfect game awareness, he has the best position that he rides until the end he has options with everyone.

[@palavergirl7450]

Best frigging confessional line EVER 2 me was: "when I threw out Ellie's name... I meant to throw out Ellie's name." 😂😂. It was funny at first hear and honest. Glad Gabler won. AlliGabler is perfect alter ego. Besides Cody, Carla and Jesse, AlliGabler is the perfect winner of this season.

[@mystic7934]

Just like in the game, he hid in plain sight in the edit. Always had very intentional and aware confessionals about him being well-positioned and how he was going to get to the end. Being in the ride or die alliance while also letting Karla and the others know about Cody and Jesse’s power was underrated because it pitted everyone against the other with Gabler in the middle, and it didn’t come back to haunt him. He really did play a great game.

[@andrewpratt8081]

Wait I actually forgot how great the Baka drama was pre-merge.

[@suzettecereghino2630]

I worked with Gabler. Great guy to work with. Glad he won. Proud that he donated the money to veterans

[@Quetzal00358]

19:21 an underrated useful tactic at FTC that Gabler used: making the jury laugh Tony did the same in his WAW FTC performance

[@dethtaxxx]

In the end, it all came down to the social game. You could tell the Alligabler really made connections with every individual person, and never really burned any bridges. The only juror he could’ve possibly burned was Jeanine (because of the Elie shenanigans), and she still gave him her vote. I get he had to duck back under the water post merge, but I wish we got to see more of his social nuances

[@peterslattery9581]

I kind of understood why he won the show, I knew Jesse wouldn’t win his edit was way to perfect, he was literally hiding in plain sight, I’m so happy he threw out Ellie’s name to throw out Ellie’s name I’m so happy for the Meme Lord gabler, I loved him this season Insane that he donated all the money Very proud!

[@szmdkaamskldmas]

Ikr? This season was great fuck the haters, Survivor is finally back on track

[@kylethewarrior6474]

Love that he won. Gabler was so entertaining imo.

[@bingbong7213]

ABSOLUTE LEGEND. MOST SURPRISING WINNER IN HISTORY

[@osamabedunkin2323]

It wasn’t that surprising. If you watched his game, he managed to play the most perfect game, aside from Jesse

[@bingbong7213]

@@osamabedunkin2323 Ok, Osama!

[@NurKurt2706]

@Osama Be Dunkin’ he played better than Jesse, that's why he won and Jessee lost. Didn't have his name written once and got all votes except one in the final. Nearly perfect game.

[@Nathan-nm1se]

natalie white and chris underwood were still more shocking to me

[@tytytherussianspy2778]

​@@NurKurt2706 Not only that but he was on the right side of the right side of every vote except for Dwight's elimination.

[@cheese4013]

I LOVE that he won. I love unpredictable winners, and this shows that not everyone needs to be a boring gamebot to win.

[@BearCobb]

I'm so happy he won, thanks for this video

[@GrumpyMustard]

I love the funny older characters that this show casts, and I always pay attention to their edit in case they ever had another winner (very low odds). Gabler was a huge comic relief character but they always showed that he knew what was going on from how many connections he had. Almost everyone wanted to work with him all the time and he also had a bigger strategic resume than anyone else in F3.

[@illminds.]

Gabler played a great game - a mix of Sandra and Fabio.

[@bigbuffguy9589]

Exactly. These are the two winners Gabler reminds me of also. I'm amazed that someone mostly replicated Sandra's game.

[@tdt8854]

Cassidy stans accept the truth. Gabler played better.

[@robertlising1492]

Sorry it's a NO for me, thank you.

[@evanparry901]

Overall I think on paper Cassidy played a better game but she lost final tribal when she tried to take credit for a move ride or die did. She lost any momentum she had there

[@Pancake3225]

Exactly, I don’t know why people are saying she deserved the win and treating her like the second coming of Aubry or Parvati. Her only claim is winning 3 ICs which she tied with Owen and voting correctly at every tribal council. Noura won 3 ICs and Clay Jordan voted correctly at every tribal but did they win?

[@gregoryfuller9736]

Galber didn’t have a vote cast against him

[@darrylflinch5274]

15:00 - When you realize Gabler was dropping inception everywhere. 12:27, 7:18, 16:49.

[@Brandon-tz6vf]

Pre-merge Gabler wasn't great but post-merge Gabler went absolutely off!

[@kunwar50]

This season has the most brilliant strategic gameplay with almost all players playing hard .

[@devanghoulor2424]

I can't believe this Legend donated everything to Charity.

[@KristianYeager]

One of the best winners of the new era!!! I'm so happy he won over Cassidy!

[@Ace_5Hunter]

Cassidy face when he won was😐😲😮😫

[@its_eli]

The real genius is how he got us (the audience) too. He hid in plain sight to the point where I never wanted to vote him out.

[@joinergreatz3029]

The key in survivor is Information. Aligabler just know everyone's target because they trust him well. he just use the meat shield perfectly. That's why you should get rid of the biggest threat in the final 6 or 5

[@thebeardedwondercorbin8058]

If not sooner 🤣🤣🤣

[@itacryan]

Thank god for Ellie for doing that to Gabler. That gave him the boost to win.

[@justcausee]

I haaaated that chick.

[@itacryan]

@@justcausee so did I

[@heatheralanna7812]

7:14 is definitely my favourite Gabler line lol

[@nicksnyder6603]

The Gabler/Owen alliance is so epic

[@hn-702]

How can people watch this and think Cassidy was freaking robbed. Someone should do a Cassidy one it will be only about winning immunities. Cassidy had no agency in her whole game. I think Gabler won the game when he gave that confessional am hiding in plain sight. He was shown talking to everybody and everyone trusted him. He is the only one that mentioned Cody and Jesse being a power couple.

[@nathancena8012]

Agreed. I hated Cassidy. I wanted her gone after she voted my initial pick, Ryan. I hope for Survivor 50, they bring back 18 of the greatest Survivor winners ever, and Gabler is there, along with Tony Vlachos.

[@gregoryfuller9736]

Voted out Ryan wasn’t even a good move for cass

[@warriorsa-cash8534]

@@gregoryfuller9736 exactly, cause ryan wasn't even a threat

[@radishparsnip]

He lowkey slayed

[@nathancena8012]

For Survivor 50, they should do Winners at War 2.0 and Gabler should definitely be there.

[@chase2380]

We’re not Baka strong we’re Baka sh*t show got me laughing. 😂

[@BigShowGunnoe]

4:22 I like his conclusion here "but I'm not a dummy either."

[@jetspectro9957]

18:08 This moment right here I think contributed to the jury feeling negatively towards Cassidy. Her cheering and clapping out loud in Jesse’s darkest moment when the jury loves Jesse had to be a really bad look. Kinda tone-deaf on Cassidy’s part imo, she should be quiet and humble in that moment, especially when Jesse is so clearly devastated and was doing this for his family.

[@Quetzal00358]

I mean I’m pretty sure this isn’t the first time someone has clapped for celebrating the person losing

[@jetspectro9957]

@@Quetzal00358Yeah, but in this case the person losing is the hero of the jury and they’re crying with him - so you probably shouldn’t clap at his defeat

[@Quetzal00358]

@@jetspectro9957 Well they did that when Devens lost and he was definitely the hero of the jury

[@the4throw28]

@@Quetzal00358 not a very good comparison man, since neither of the people cheering won that season either lol

[@Nathan-nm1se]

to be fair, he literally already was being bitter and scolded her at that firemaking challenge for not putting herself into fire against him. he was angry she didn’t give up her game for him. it’s poor play but to me it’s understandable why she acted out like that

[@soniashelzi2237]

He was soooo dang good! Like just made that season amazing!! The world needs more Alligablers. I so would love to see him at the 50th anniversary!❤

[@chadczternastek]

Never has a survivor castaway deserved a win more than Mike Gabler. He's a real solid dude.

[@LaurenAlgerio]

We need a best moments of Jesse video!!

[@sylsia1]

The Cassidy whiners should watch this video, it really shows how Gabler won. I was clapping and so excited when he beat her.

[@nathancena8012]

As was I. I hated Cassidy. Serves her right for voting out my man Ryan.

[@ShaneMichealCupp]

Then Cassidy went on to say repeatedly that she lost to Gabler because the jury were misogynists

[@UnscrupulousAgitator]

Really? Haha There were 3 woman, none voted for her. She got James vote. Sad when you can't just lose gracefully and have to try and make some huge political statement to explain away your own failures.

[@justcausee]

How am I not surprised. When things don't go their way just play the victim.

[@Quetzal00358]

She’s coping

[@brandyonedirection]

WE LOVE YOU GABLER

[@masegemini615]

The Cassidy Stans are still crying rn

[@spilledsalt4862]

If you had told me after the premiere, or the merge, or the final five, or the final four fire making, or after the final tribal before votes were read that Gabler would win survivor I would say you were a liar.

[@tmm4195]

I think after final tribal council it wasn't a huge surprise. He had the best speech and story to tell.

[@lmss3309]

I knew I was gonna win after final tribal council… his performance was amazing

[@davezedman]

​@@tmm4195 yeah and her ftc was awful

[@lmss3309]

15:00 moment he turned a pair of couple against their partners😂😂😂

[@darrylflinch5274]

I forgot Gabler took his rest but he was planning! haha

[@warriorsa-cash8534]

They showed the ride or die alliance like once the whole season, when it was the most important part of the whole season lmao

[@gerstein03]

I swear I forgot his first name was Mike

[@Quetzal00358]

I’m not a Gabler fan but seeing the Cassidy stans complain and whine to this day make him winning worth it

[@BigShowGunnoe]

People say Mike Gabler didn't deserve to win, but his game was actually pretty similar to the winner of season 14, yet nobody questions that winner's game. The biggest difference between the two is that the other 2 in the finals are better in 43 than in 14.

[@adamhachey8461]

King.

[@Quetzal00358]

I still can’t believe he won. Hilarious

[@gregoryfuller9736]

The reason people didn’t see him winner because everyone was trying to call him a goat which Owens was a goat he openly said his games was good and cass was also a goat because she didn’t have the social connection with the jury

[@antonnovo695]

I am glad that after a long while finally a good person won

[@evanparry901]

Why you gotta do Mary Ann like that😢

[@actuallyalec]

maryanne literally destroyed the S42 endgame and got “the most deserving player” to IDOL HER WHEN SHE HAD AN IDOL, also sent Omar home and explained her strategic decisions, she used mike as a weapon against himself and it worked

[@ajaywood3682]

I think the win just game down to likability. Ultimately, Cassidy didn't really get a long with everyone like Gabler did. She had beef with Ryan. She had beef with Carla. She didn't get along with Cody and Jessie like Gabler did. Gabler was extremely close to Owen and Sammi. He was simply trusted by everyone, so while she was a tad more out in the open than he was, it was because he decided to hide his target until the very end. It was all strategic, and he influenced some HUGE moves at the end, which is why he wasn't perceived as a goat. Simply put: Gabler is a winner, and he's a great guy

[@somebol9047]

7:14 *BY THROWING OUT ELIE'S NAME I WAS TRYING TO THROW OUT ELIE'S NAME.*

[@realteamwall]

the first thing gabler said was that his kids hatched he is an alligator in reality and that was a freudian slip alligators hatch, humans do not hatch

[@stayhappy7228]

LMFAO

[@dealwithjpe]

Nice to know you can win survivor for just sleeping in the shelter the whole time. Honestly I haven’t watch this season since it aired he actually could of done smth I’m just tryna diss someone rn

[@kingduck1807]

I kept saying that the "I'm the silent assassin" thing was dumb because I thought he wouldn't win. I was the true dumb one.

[@Quetzal00358]

We got Gabler’d

[@darrylflinch5274]

IDK what the hell Emily from this season survivor is talking about. She is no where near the better gameplay Mike Gabler had for season 43!

[@baileylynn5562]

Still can’t believe this man is a Survivor winner 😂

[@toshe67]

first male winner since season 40

[@JohnJohnson___]

That’s two seasons without one

[@cocosolis8240]

the first winner over 50 since season 17

[@flashespride9437]

Yep cause the last player to win over 50 was 57 year old Bob Crowley from Survivor Gabon

[@jericotisado2581]

he re mind me survivor winner bob in survivor Gabon🤔😁

[@hu6706]

played way better than clueless bob

[@mateoroldan-raymond8176]

Good game man, but i wish jesse was the sole survivor

[@cocosolis8240]

the elie vote was so satisfying cuz she was such a sloppy annoying player

[@robertlising1492]

As a solid survivor fan for 8 years now, i have watched this video twice now. and i still cant understand and see how he won? LMAO.

[@robertlising1492]

He has just this ability in creating magic in his words that he is this and that.. but nahh. Not me.

[@brookendale3611]

What I learned from the outcome of this season is that many survivor fans are just dumb. He didn't deserve it. He said that himself in the confessinals before ftc

[@flipflopnerd4759]

he had a brilliant social game, and flipped at the right moments. he got out Elie which lead to him being integrated in the rest of the group. He remained under the waters until he joined a ride or die with Cody and Jesse, and abandoned Sami. He then convinced Jesse to flip on Cody. Then, he made sure that his final three was perfect for him. He did this all while remaining a strong social player and not lying to people.

[@thomassussek2117]

maybe you should think why Cassidy lost first then try to compare it to Gabler. Gabler singlehandedly took out his arch enemies Ellie and everybody knows that. Cassidy didnt get credit when she voted out Geo and Ryan, and instead Gabler took the credit with Ride or Die alliance. Socially, Gabler also better then Cassidy, everytime Jesse or Karla want to make a move, they always said "if we can convince Gabler.." He always trusted by both side while Cassidy literally riding James and Karla coattails.

[@thomassussek2117]

And the most important thing, he able to tell them all to the Jury perfectly. while Cassidy has worst performance then him. I believe Cassidy was slightly the favorite but she failed to convince the jury in the ftb

[@carlosyamara]

Gabler’s edit was horrible. There is no way I could have rooted for him with that edit. I couldn’t believe he won, it was astonishing to me. And though I respect him immensely for donating the prize money, but if he didn’t need it, why the hell was he there? Let someone who actually needs the money go home with the million.

[@papiayuso]

He was on survivor to donate the money duhh

[@evald5373]

noone there needs it

[@atufbrandbusiness3581]

lol, so only poor people should go on survivor? Tf logic is that, people like you should stop calling themselves fans of the show. And if you insist, as he said in confessionals he was there to donate the money.

[@Ryan_Tiziano]

So disappointed with this winner. What have we been watching all season?

[@thecosmicprince3865]

Did we watch the same video?

[@davezedman]

​@@thecosmicprince3865 obviously he didn't watch the show or this video

[@TheMjphoto45]

How he won is beyond me

[@brookendale3611]

Undeserving winner

[@thebeardedwondercorbin8058]

@@brookendale3611 deserving winner there's far worse than him.

[@brookendale3611]

@@thebeardedwondercorbin8058 he won for chilling out on the beach for 26 days doing nothing majority of the time. Cass deserved the win better.

[@thebeardedwondercorbin8058]

@@brookendale3611 there's so much we don't see during the season due to editing, time scheduling etc. ultimately like Karla said the jury had questions and Gabler checked off most of the boxes. A true humble winner he was one of my 5 picks to win.

[@NeanderthalDogma]

​@@thebeardedwondercorbin8058like denise lol

[@maverick_3200]

The King of low tier winners! Anyone could’ve beat him. But he made it to the end and got lucky. So good for him! The edit he got was completely justified, mediocre and obviously not the star of the season. I find it funny that season 43 had an all goat final 3, and one of those goats and fire-making looser deserved to win more than Gabler through what the EDIT showed. And if Cassidy won, it also would have been predictable. But he did win and I give him credit for that. Is he a fun and interesting/satisfying winner? Absolutely not. But before anyone acts like they need to come to Gablers rescue. The way this season turned out is what makes it so interesting. If Jessie had won, it would of made for an more boring finish instead of an absolutely crazy one. So thanks Gabler.

[@asmodeus58XX]

I won't lie. Even knowing all I know about the final 2 (let's just assume Owen isn't there), while the edit did them both dirty, I would come to the FTC wanting to vote for Cassidy. Would Gabler's superior FTC performance be enough for me to change my mind? I still need to think about it, but the final 2 played very similar games, Gabler more social, Cass a little more strategic. They are both good winners, neither as solid as Erika or Maryanne. Of the 43 winners, I give Gabler the 18th place, above J.T. and below Sandra's first win. Because I like her more, though, I put Cassidy slightly above Sandra and maybe even above the next place, Chris Daugherty, but that's as far as she goes without really pulling great moves. Jesse, on the other hand, would have the second best first season win of all time, after Natalie Anderson (and Tony's WaW win, Parvati's and Sarah's, all returnees)

[@the4throw28]

Mmmhhh? Cass played more strategic? Even tho gabler made moves and Cass didn't, makes since

[@querubingarcia2125]

non deserving indeed

[@the4throw28]

How?

[@jonathanreed4284]

This video coulda been about 20 seconds

[@thomassussek2117]

Keep crying🤣😂

[@judson9223]

Cassidy ain't going to notice you.

[@szmdkaamskldmas]

Ratio + Simp L

[@hu6706]

keep crying

[@ansonpang]

why? cause his name was never written down?

[@fordaru4180]

Boring

[@mcd1389]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@pvoss3073]

invader....ew

[@hamsterkiddo]

Ewwww

[@waynepickett1871]

worst winner ever in survivor history!

[@papiayuso]

Lmao Chris underwood went over your head

[@UnderdawgMLB]

Is this the only season of survivor you’ve ever watched?

[@the4throw28]

Did you just not watch the last 2 seasons?

[@bahadr3975]

NOPE. You're a sore loser. Gabler deserved way more than Cass.

[@thomassussek2117]

Best winner since 40. More deserving then any S41 and S42 winner. What a breath of fresh air