I agree that it is the latest "watch me" gimmick, but if you think about it, it makes sense. Survivor has been criticized for the fact that the players are mostly white. I haven't watched in a few seasons, but it seems like the minority players are subject to prejudice and early ousting. This new tribe segregation guarantees that more minorities have the opportunity to play, and will be voted off for reasons other than race. At least until the merge.
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