Elimination

Elimination is the process in the series where a contestant is removed from the competition, often occurring after they are voted for by the other members of their team or merged contestants.

Eliminations usually occur during a Campfire. Lakitu will hand out a 1-Up Mushroom to the contestants who are safe, and whoever doesn't receive one is eliminated. Sometimes, no awards are handed out to anyone at all. Generally, elimination ceremonies happen after nightfall.

According to Lakitu, a contestant won't ever return once he/she walks the Pipe of Shame in the series.