Survive 30 Days in the Wilderness With Your Ex, Win $250,000

In a high-stakes social experiment set in the wilderness, a man named Grant is challenged to survive 30 days alongside five of his ex-girlfriends. At stake is a $250,000 prize, but the path to winning it is fraught with psychological warfare, secret agendas, and a deep-seated desire for revenge. The group includes Ashley, Grant’s most serious ex-girlfriend, whom he famously cheated on during a national television appearance. The challenge begins with a fundamental power imbalance. Jimmy, the host, reveals a secret to Grant: every five days, he has the power to eliminate one of the women until only one remains to split the money with him on Day 30. However, the women are given a far more potent secret: whoever reaches the final day has the unilateral choice to "steal" the entire prize pool, leaving Grant with nothing. This setup transforms the survival challenge into a game of manipulation. From the outset, the women are united by a shared history of Grant’s perceived narcissism and infidelity. While Grant focuses on physical survival—building a sophisticated wooden shelter and a swing set to appease the group—the women focus on "Project Manipulation." Ashley, Julie, Alyssa, and Abi form a pact to ensure Ashley reaches the end so she can exact the ultimate revenge by stealing the money. Ashley even resorts to "acting," faking emotional breakdowns to evoke Grant’s sympathy and secure her position in the camp. The first major turning point occurs on Day 5, when Grant eliminates Amy. Her crime was vocalizing the group’s resentment, calling him out for being "rewarded for being a cheater." This elimination serves as a warning to the others: to stay in the game, they must stroke Grant’s ego. On Day 10, the group's numbers dwindle further when Alyssa chooses to leave voluntarily, unable to endure the freezing temperatures and lack of basic hygiene. As the days progress, Grant attempts to force a narrative of reconciliation. He takes Ashley to a luxury cabin for a 24-hour reprieve, hoping to mend their "bad blood." However, the peace is short-lived. Ashley is reminded of Grant’s past patterns, specifically how he reused romantic gestures, like songs, for multiple women. This leads to a confrontation where Grant issues an ultimatum: for Ashley to stay, she must admit that they are "equally imperfect." This is a calculated attempt by Grant to gain moral equivalence for his past cheating by framing their mutual mistakes as equal. Ashley, prioritizing her integrity, refuses to equate her actions with his betrayal. By Day 20, the alliance among the women begins to fracture. Abi, who had been a loyal foot soldier in Ashley’s revenge plot, realizes she is being used as a pawn by both Grant and Ashley. Seeing Ashley’s refusal to cooperate and Grant’s growing paranoia, Abi decides to pivot. She approaches Grant and promises him that if he takes her to the end instead of Ashley, she will not steal the money. To solidify this trust, Grant employs a psychological tactic, forcing Abi to "swear on the Bible" that she will split the prize. Abi agrees, but the forced oath leaves a bitter taste in her mouth. A mid-game challenge sponsored by PUBG Mobile adds $50,000 to the prize pool, bringing the total to $300,000. The team successfully works together to hit archery targets, earning food and emotional letters from home. These letters briefly soften the atmosphere, but the looming Day 25 elimination brings the tension back to a breaking point. On Day 25, Grant faces his final decision. He chooses to eliminate Ashley, citing her refusal to forgive him and her "bad attitude." He believes that by choosing Abi—who swore on the Bible to be his ally—he has guaranteed himself $150,000. In his parting words to Ashley, Grant claims he has found peace and "forgives himself," a statement that highlights his perceived lack of self-awareness. Once Ashley is gone, Jimmy reveals the "Steal" secret to Grant. The power shift is immediate. Abi is handed a hammer, symbolizing her right to either split the $300,000 or smash Grant’s "heart" and take it all. Grant attempts one last manipulation, reminding Abi of her oath and his "life lessons" about forgiveness. Ultimately, Grant’s tactics backfire. Abi reveals that she found his forced Bible oath to be a "manipulation tactic" and realizes that Grant truly believes he owes no one anything. Embracing that same philosophy, Abi decides to put herself first. She declares that the final act of the challenge is for Ashley’s justice. Abi smashes the heart, officially stealing the full $300,000. Grant is left with nothing after 25 days of labor and psychological maneuvering. Abi concludes the challenge in tears, planning to use the money for animal rescue and her family, while Grant exits the wilderness having lost both the money and his bid for redemption.