Post by Jeff Probst on Sept 4, 2015 23:11:39 GMT -5
Episode 5
"A Temptation"
Alina, Brendan, Colby, Erinn, Ethan, Ken, Morgan, Shirin.
Artis, Bob, Cassandra, Tina.
"A Temptation"
Alina, Brendan, Colby, Erinn, Ethan, Ken, Morgan, Shirin.
Artis, Bob, Cassandra, Tina.
Voiceover - Previously on... Survivor!
Voiceover - The older tribe, Gorgora, had lost six consecutive challenges.
Jeff Probst - Chencha wins immunity! Chencha wins reward! Chencha wins immunity!
We could see every single victory they've had on their first six challenges.
Voiceover - But last round, they came victorious for the first time!
Artis pulled Shirin by the arm, and her jug dropped on the ground, fracturing immediately.
Jeff Probst - Gorgora wins reward!
Wendy - AAAAAAAA YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
Bob grabs his jug, and shatters it on the ground.
Bob - Boom! Here goes the dynamite!
Voiceover - But it was only for a reward.
Confessional Wendy - YESSSS WE WON!!!!!!! a reward! *giggles* That's something, come on! we lost like six times and now we won...
Voiceover - Coming into the immunity challenge, history repeat itself, and they lost again.
Chencha's ball landed on the finish hole.
Jeff Probst - Chencha wins immunity for the FOURTH time!
All Chencha members were celebrating, while Gorgora are devastated. Bob falls to the ground.
Wendy - Oh no, not again... *sad face*
Voiceover - The tribe struggled between keeping Cassandra, or Wendy.
Artis - What are you thinking?
Bob - Well, our options are : one, vote Cass out ; two, break our deal we just made with Wendy.
Artis - I honestly don't know which one.
Voiceover - They wanted to keep Wendy because they made a deal with her...
We could see Wendy walk around.
Confessional Artis - We just pulled Wendy into our alliance, and she's a sweetheart who helps out around camp.
Voiceover - But they also wanted to keep Cassandra, because she was better in challenges.
Tina - I feel like our best chance at winning a challenge is if we keep Cass.
Artis - That is exactly what I was thinking.
Voiceover - In the end, they decided to vote out Wendy.
Jeff Probst - And the fourth person voted out of Survivor : Ethiopia...
Jeff shows the Wendy vote, and then he snuffed her torch.
Jeff Probst - Wendy, tribe has spoken!
Voiceover - They are now down to only four, against a strong Chencha eight!
We could see the four remaining Gorgora members on their tribal council seats.
Voiceover - Twelve are left... who will be voted out... tonight!?
GORGORA, NIGHT 12
It was night, and the Gorgora tribe were just coming back from tribal council. Cassandra sighed after laying her torch somewhere.Confessional Cassandra - 
I am so so so sad Wendy went home. *Sad face* I always knew I really liked her, but after our final chat and the final words she left about me on the way out, it just confirms how genuine she always was toward me. It was seriously so nice of her and gosh I feel so bad for voting her out. Our tiny four-person tribe seriously has to win the next challenge.
I am so so so sad Wendy went home. *Sad face* I always knew I really liked her, but after our final chat and the final words she left about me on the way out, it just confirms how genuine she always was toward me. It was seriously so nice of her and gosh I feel so bad for voting her out. Our tiny four-person tribe seriously has to win the next challenge.
Cassandra - Everyone we vote out is so sweet when they leave.
Bob - I know right?
Confessional Bob - 
So that was hard to vote Wendy off. It sucks that I now have two past votes against me, but it's whatever at this point. Hopefully we can pull off the rest of the immunity challenges... or it's merge or swap... I'm sure there's something that is weak on the green tribe. There is no way that you can go for four rounds and be all happy strong camp twenty four/seven. There has to be cracks in that tribe and hopefully we can find them and exploit them.
So that was hard to vote Wendy off. It sucks that I now have two past votes against me, but it's whatever at this point. Hopefully we can pull off the rest of the immunity challenges... or it's merge or swap... I'm sure there's something that is weak on the green tribe. There is no way that you can go for four rounds and be all happy strong camp twenty four/seven. There has to be cracks in that tribe and hopefully we can find them and exploit them.
Artis - Well, good night guys!
Artis started getting into his mosquito net, to go to sleep.
Confessional Artis - 
The mood in Gorgora is just depressing. We all liked Wendy, and her being gone left a visible hole in our morale. If we don't get a win after all we've been through, it will be the toughest pill I've ever swallowed.
The mood in Gorgora is just depressing. We all liked Wendy, and her being gone left a visible hole in our morale. If we don't get a win after all we've been through, it will be the toughest pill I've ever swallowed.
CHENCHA, DAY 13
A buffalo was fighting against an army of mosquitos after him, before we would see Ethan twisting himself inside the hut. Outside the hut, Erinn and Morgan would be talking with low voice.Erinn - I am really not enjoying Ethan's illness.
Morgan - Me either.
Erinn - Like I mean obviously sickness happens, but he hasn't socialized in days.
Morgan - I feel like he is not comitted to this game at all.
Erinn - For sure.
Morgan - I think if we lose, obviously the easy first boot from our tribe is Ethan. If we lost again, I haven't talked to Shirin much at all or seen her contribute all that much. I wouldn't have a problem with her going.
Erinn - I agree she would be next.
Confessional Erinn - 
So uhh, nothing has changed since last round regarding my thoughts about Ethan. Actually they have. I hate him even more like what the f*** Ethan? Get your ass in here now and participate.
So uhh, nothing has changed since last round regarding my thoughts about Ethan. Actually they have. I hate him even more like what the f*** Ethan? Get your ass in here now and participate.
Further away, Alina and Brendan were sitting near an acacia - east african tree -
Brendan - I wanted to ask you something.
Alina - Is this a wedding proposal already?
Brendan - Haha, maybe if you say yes to this first.
Alina laughs.
Brendan - You're the person I like and talk to the most!
Alina - I feel the same way, I like Colby and Erinn but we click the most in my opinion.
Brendan - Yes! Sooo... would you be interested in final two! Going to the end! Ride or die with yours truly?
Alina - Absolutely! Yes! Yes! Yes! I want to be a ride or die! I use that slang all the time too!
Confessional Brendan - 
I made a final two with Alina, my only final two in the game. I know Erinn came to me first and asked me for an alliance, I said yes, obviously. But she never talked about final two. Alina and I have talked about pulling in Erinn and Colby, and make a majority alliance of four... All four of us have talked about it separately but we haven't made anything concrete yet.
I made a final two with Alina, my only final two in the game. I know Erinn came to me first and asked me for an alliance, I said yes, obviously. But she never talked about final two. Alina and I have talked about pulling in Erinn and Colby, and make a majority alliance of four... All four of us have talked about it separately but we haven't made anything concrete yet.
Brendan - The only people I feel unsure of is Ken and Shirin.
Alina - Agree entirely.
Confessional Alina - 
We've got to be swapping. That's the only thing that'd make perfect sense. I hope Chencha stays seven strong but you don't really know if others will have that agenda. I wonder when Ethan will go. I wonder who feels like outsiders and if they'll flip or not. I worry about Kenny/Shirin flipping but it's up to whoever is in the swap to convince them otherwise. I personally love Kenny, I feel like Shirin has lacked. I'd like to see her do something in regards challenges, but it might be too late by now. Brendan and I made a ride or die final two, I'm into it. Based on who he is, I've got to worry about HIM winning. He'll have the golden boy edit I think, just vibe wise. But I do trust him and enjoy our one on one time the most. I'm feeling the swap this time. I think it'll be integrated with something else too but I'm not sure what.
We've got to be swapping. That's the only thing that'd make perfect sense. I hope Chencha stays seven strong but you don't really know if others will have that agenda. I wonder when Ethan will go. I wonder who feels like outsiders and if they'll flip or not. I worry about Kenny/Shirin flipping but it's up to whoever is in the swap to convince them otherwise. I personally love Kenny, I feel like Shirin has lacked. I'd like to see her do something in regards challenges, but it might be too late by now. Brendan and I made a ride or die final two, I'm into it. Based on who he is, I've got to worry about HIM winning. He'll have the golden boy edit I think, just vibe wise. But I do trust him and enjoy our one on one time the most. I'm feeling the swap this time. I think it'll be integrated with something else too but I'm not sure what.
CHALLENGE FIELD
We could see the challenge settlement : There was a really long road, with wooden crates placed along the way at different distances. One crate would be at the very end, on the highest hill. At the start of the road, Jeff was waiting on the tribes to come.Jeff Probst - Come on in guys!
Both tribes were coming from different ways. Chencha arrived on their mat first, observing Gorgora arriving on their mat too.
Jeff Probst - Chencha, take a look at the new Gorgora tribe, Wendy voted out last tribal council!
Some Chencha members nodded, and Jeff continued.
Jeff Probst - For today's reward challenge...
Alina - So we didn't swap?
Jeff smiles and shakes his head as a no.
Jeff Probst - There are multiple boxes spread across the road that lead to your reward.
We could see the series of twelve boxes spread across the road.
Jeff Probst - Each box contain a mystery prize.
We could see a box from a closer look, it was very well closed and we couldn't see inside.
Jeff Probst - This challenge will be for the tribe, and individual. You can only pick ONE box.
We could see a dream teamer carrying a box on their shoulder.
Jeff Probst - I can tell you that the very last box, on the top of the hill contains the reward your tribe is playing for. It contains a replenished sack of rice! The equivalent of two hundred cups of rice.
We could see the bag of rice inside the last box, who was already opened.
Jeff Probst - So you have a choice : Play for your tribe... or stop on the road, and grab something for yourself! The person who grab the sack of rice... wins that reward for their tribe.
We could see someone dragging the box to the finish line.
Jeff Probst - Get ready, we'll get started!
Everyone were starting on the finish line... Morgan was ready to go.
Confessional Morgan - 
I have so many theories. One is that the first six boxes and six last boxes each correspond to a different tribe, another is that the evens and odds do. And another is that if I pick the furthest box, the prize will be better since I fought harder for it. Ugh, I don't know which box I want, too many thoughts running through my head!
I have so many theories. One is that the first six boxes and six last boxes each correspond to a different tribe, another is that the evens and odds do. And another is that if I pick the furthest box, the prize will be better since I fought harder for it. Ugh, I don't know which box I want, too many thoughts running through my head!
Jeff Probst - Survivors Ready? GO!
Everybody started running as fast as they could, wanting to get to the furthest boxes as possible. We could hear their running shoes hitting the ground alltogether. So far, Morgan was visibly running faster than the rest of the group, as her boobs were agitating at fast speed at every paces she made. Tina and Bob were trying to catch up on her from behind, just like all the rest of the castaways, running at different speed.
Seeing they were far in the course, Ethan and Shirin started walking, as well as Alina. Even though Artis wanted to continue, he was panting and had difficulty to recover. Ethan and Shirin both stopped where they were, and grabbed the boxes they found. That's how far they could go. They were running back with their crate, letting Morgan, Bob, and Tina in the lead for the last box [rice]. Another bunch of fast players were behind too : Ken, Brendan, Cassandra, Colby, and Erinn.
Finally, Ethan and Shirin dropped their crates at the finish line.
Jeff Probst - We already have two players who came back with their crates!
Even though Gorgora were under the impression Morgan would go for the rice, she surprised them and stopped to take the crate she was at. Bob and Tina, knowing they still had the lead, stopped to talk for a moment while Morgan would be running back with her crate.
Bob - It looks like Morgan's stopping at another box!
He gave a sign to Tina that they would continue to run to the rice.
Jeff Probst - We have two Gorgora members really close to the crate of rice!
All of a sudden, Alina decided to get back on her paces, and grabbed the first box of the track. Her and Morgan stepped into the finish line together.
Bob started panting.
Bob - OK. I made it!
Tina - What should I do?
Bob pointed the last crate containing rice at Tina.
Bob - Can you run to the rice?
Tina - Yea! I'm sad I don't get the thrill of a mystery prize, but at least it keeps them from getting the rice!
Tina was almost arrived, and eventually reached the crate of rice. She comtemplated the sack.
Confessional Tina - 
Get to the reward challenge and there's of course a temptation.. take a box for yourself or go for the reward for the tribe.. the rice. I talked to my tribe and tried to play dumb like "what do you guys need me to do" and of course Bob is the first one to tell me to go for the tribal reward and not for the individual mystery prizes.. so I did it. I decided to be a tribe player and go for the rice.. do the most run and not get anything in return. Oh my goodness Tina you are such a saint.
Get to the reward challenge and there's of course a temptation.. take a box for yourself or go for the reward for the tribe.. the rice. I talked to my tribe and tried to play dumb like "what do you guys need me to do" and of course Bob is the first one to tell me to go for the tribal reward and not for the individual mystery prizes.. so I did it. I decided to be a tribe player and go for the rice.. do the most run and not get anything in return. Oh my goodness Tina you are such a saint.
After realizing that furthest boxes were going to be taken anyways, Artis was coming back on his paces to go for the second box on the road. Erinn was also running back to goal for another crate, letting the rest of her tribe mates go for the furthest crates. Colby was on his way for the furthest one available. So the three others, Cassandra, Brendan, and Ken were now all going for the same.
Even though Cassandra was about to get her box, Brendan pushed her and Ken out of the way and got it, leaving them two having to return for another crate. Erinn just grabbed one. Everyone were now running back down the hill, goaling for the remaining crates on the way.
Artis and Colby just grabbed the boxes that were at their feet, while Ken and Cassandra were racing for their next crate, right in front of them.
Once again Cassandra got pushed over, and Ken got the crate, forcing her to run for the next, and last remaining crate on the road. It was originally the fifth crate on the track. Everyone were now running back with their crate in hands.
We could see Erinn running with her crate on her shoulders.
Confessional Erinn -
I am really hoping the box I chose results in a hidden immunity idol. I will literally jump for joy!
I am really hoping the box I chose results in a hidden immunity idol. I will literally jump for joy!
Artis just moved across the finish line with his crate, and the others were on their way, getting closer and closer.
Jeff Probst - This is it! Come back with these crates!
Erinn, Colby, and Brendan all moved across the finish line, followed by Cassandra and Ken. Bob and Tina finally arrived after a long way to run. Everybody were back.
Jeff Probst - Alright, Tina, you earned the rice for your tribe, others may now open their boxes!
Everyone got excited and started opening their boxes...
Jeff Probst - You are switching tribes!
And they started taking new buffs out of their boxes. Some of them were completely shocked, others were smiling. We could see Morgan finding a red buff, Ken a red buff, Alina getting another green buff... Artis got a red buff again.
Confessional Artis -
I think my jaw literally unhinged when we started opening our crates and finding new buffs inside. The swap was finally happening, but I didn't know how I felt. I'm so close to the three other people remaining in my tribe that being separated from them just isn't an appealing thought.
I think my jaw literally unhinged when we started opening our crates and finding new buffs inside. The swap was finally happening, but I didn't know how I felt. I'm so close to the three other people remaining in my tribe that being separated from them just isn't an appealing thought.
Jeff smiled then stared at Bob, who realized he had two buffs in his crate, along with a note.
Bob - Jeff! I have a note!
Jeff Probst - Read it outloud, Bob!
Bob - "Your tribe will be determined by a decision that has to be made by the winner of this reward. He or she will pick what tribe to join, and you will join the other tribe by default".
Tina gasped, then was forced to take place in front of the group, next to Jeff and Bob. Everybody were now divided in their two new groups of five. On one side, there were all five original Chencha members (Alina, Erinn, Ethan, Shirin, and Colby), and on the other side, there would be Morgan/Brendan, and Cassandra/Artis.
Jeff Probst - What tribe do you join?
Tina - Gorgora.
Jeff Probst - Get the buff!
Bob handed her the red buff, and he kept the green buff. Tina put the buff around her throat.
Confessional Tina -
IMAGINE MY SURPRISE when at the end of the challenge Jeff tells me that there is indeed a tribe switch and since I got the rice I get to choose which tribe to be on. And imagine my joy when I see there are two old Gorgora on one tribe and all old Chencha on the other tribe.. and wherever I go, Bob goes to the other. Now, I ain't stupid. Im not trying to sacrifice myself so Bob can stay with Cass and Artis and I go home.. I'd like to at least make jury. And to do that, I need whatever tools I can get.. so I sent bob off to the Chencha tribe and pretty much sealed his fate. Sorry Bob.. but let's be real, you were trying to be the ringleader and I didn't appreciate it.. time for Tina to take over.
IMAGINE MY SURPRISE when at the end of the challenge Jeff tells me that there is indeed a tribe switch and since I got the rice I get to choose which tribe to be on. And imagine my joy when I see there are two old Gorgora on one tribe and all old Chencha on the other tribe.. and wherever I go, Bob goes to the other. Now, I ain't stupid. Im not trying to sacrifice myself so Bob can stay with Cass and Artis and I go home.. I'd like to at least make jury. And to do that, I need whatever tools I can get.. so I sent bob off to the Chencha tribe and pretty much sealed his fate. Sorry Bob.. but let's be real, you were trying to be the ringleader and I didn't appreciate it.. time for Tina to take over.
Bob joined his new tribe, so did Tina. Brendan just looked over at his new tribe mates.
Confessional Brendan -
I'm so fucking ANGRY! And to top it ALL off I get tribe swapped with Morgan and Ken. I like Morgan fine, but I don't really click well with either of them. I'm hoping Chencha has enough common sense to throw the challenge boot Bob to fucking pre-jury. FUCK. I was riding high and in such a sweet position on my tribe. I don't think I was the leader, but I think I was pretty valuable in everyone else's eyes. I'm pissed.
I'm so fucking ANGRY! And to top it ALL off I get tribe swapped with Morgan and Ken. I like Morgan fine, but I don't really click well with either of them. I'm hoping Chencha has enough common sense to throw the challenge boot Bob to fucking pre-jury. FUCK. I was riding high and in such a sweet position on my tribe. I don't think I was the leader, but I think I was pretty valuable in everyone else's eyes. I'm pissed.
Jeff Probst - With Tina having the rice, this means : Gorgora wins reward! And they are coming back to camp with the replenished sack of rice!
We could see Artis congratulating Tina.
Confessional Artis -
Of course, it wouldn't be Survivor if there wasn't a twist. It turns out that Tina had to select which tribe she wanted to be on, and Bob would wind up on the opposite one. It was between good ol' Gorgora and a Chencha tribe that only had it's original members on it. Tina chose Gorgora, and I don't blame her, I would have done that exact same thing. Unfortunately, it put Bob in a sea of green, and I have a sinking feeling that he's not going to make it to the merge...
Of course, it wouldn't be Survivor if there wasn't a twist. It turns out that Tina had to select which tribe she wanted to be on, and Bob would wind up on the opposite one. It was between good ol' Gorgora and a Chencha tribe that only had it's original members on it. Tina chose Gorgora, and I don't blame her, I would have done that exact same thing. Unfortunately, it put Bob in a sea of green, and I have a sinking feeling that he's not going to make it to the merge...
Grab stuff, and head back to camp! Ken raised his eye brows, as they started gathering their bags to walk away from the challenge field.
Confessional Ken - 
I can't believe we got swapped with THREE of the Gorgoras! ... What are the odds?
I can't believe we got swapped with THREE of the Gorgoras! ... What are the odds?
CHENCHA, DAY 13
The new Chencha tribe arrived at camp. Alina, Colby, Erinn, Ethan, and Shirin were welcoming Bob by showing him the places at camp. He looked impressed by the hut they had. It was much better looking than their handmade shelter at Gorgora.Erinn - Winning tribe right here.
Alina - Chencha always brings home gold.
Bob - Maybe I can finally feel an immunity challenge win for once, haha.
Colby - We'll try out best.
Bob - So, I'd like to officially introduce myself.
Bob starts shaking hands with his new tribe mates. He just shook hand with Erinn.
Erinn - You know how to fit with the younger crowd?
Bob - I think I can, at least I hope I can, haha.
Erinn - You got what it takes brotha!
Bob - Of course.
Confessional Erinn -
This tribe swap is bittersweet. On the good side, I am on a tribe literally filled with original Chencha members and then Bob. Honestly, Bob is a strong competitor, but he is probably the only Gorgora I actually liked. The bad part of all this is that my main two allies who I have alliances with, Brendan and Morgan, are stuck over on the other tribe. The only person I really have a bond with on my tribe is Alina, and then I have an alliance with Colby, but I don't know how much loyalty I have to that.
This tribe swap is bittersweet. On the good side, I am on a tribe literally filled with original Chencha members and then Bob. Honestly, Bob is a strong competitor, but he is probably the only Gorgora I actually liked. The bad part of all this is that my main two allies who I have alliances with, Brendan and Morgan, are stuck over on the other tribe. The only person I really have a bond with on my tribe is Alina, and then I have an alliance with Colby, but I don't know how much loyalty I have to that.
We could see the campfire burning as a transition between camp life, and the conversation between Alina and Erinn.
Erinn - So what do you think?
Alina - Me, You, Colby, Ethan, and who?
Erinn - Shirin, and then poor Bob. *laughs* This turned out pretty well for us.
Alina - Yeah, it was perfect. We can boot Ethan AND Bob if need be. Sitting pretty.
Erinn - Honestly at this point, Ethan does nothing for our tribe. We gonna rule.
Alina - To be honest, I think we should just lose the next two. But that's just between you and I.
Erinn - Oh my god!
Alina - What do you think?
Erinn - I was thinking the same thing.
Alina winked at Erinn.
Confessional Erinn -
The only way our tribe could really flop is if the outcasts Shirin and Ethan decided to team up with Bob and then it'd be a 3-3 tie, but I think I've bonded the most with Shirin even though I haven't bonded with her *chuckles* so she should trust me and not flip. I don't care what Ethan does at this point. Honestly I would throw the challenge so Morgan, Brendan, and Ken are safe and then I'd send Ethan packing, but we'll see.
The only way our tribe could really flop is if the outcasts Shirin and Ethan decided to team up with Bob and then it'd be a 3-3 tie, but I think I've bonded the most with Shirin even though I haven't bonded with her *chuckles* so she should trust me and not flip. I don't care what Ethan does at this point. Honestly I would throw the challenge so Morgan, Brendan, and Ken are safe and then I'd send Ethan packing, but we'll see.
GORGORA, DAY 13
The red flag of the Gorgora tribe was apparent in the paysage, before the new Gorgora members would arrive at camp. Artis, Cassandra, and Tina stepped in, followed by Brendan, Morgan, and Ken.Artis - This is our shelter.
Brendan, Ken, and Morgan looked at eachother, surprised at the lower quality shelter. This is in no way what they had at Chencha.
Confessional Artis -
I'm really excited about the new Gorgora! It's a little strange to start interacting with people that you only saw on the challenge field, but I am extremely thankful that those people happened to be one of the strongest competitors from the young tribe. Yes, Morgan may have been cocky, but she probably had a reason to be. I remember that the very first challenge that we did, the horrible hike we had to do across the crappy savanna, she was really on point. Hopefully this means that we will be able to win the next immunity challenge with ease!
I'm really excited about the new Gorgora! It's a little strange to start interacting with people that you only saw on the challenge field, but I am extremely thankful that those people happened to be one of the strongest competitors from the young tribe. Yes, Morgan may have been cocky, but she probably had a reason to be. I remember that the very first challenge that we did, the horrible hike we had to do across the crappy savanna, she was really on point. Hopefully this means that we will be able to win the next immunity challenge with ease!
Brendan - Gorgora is gonna start being the new winning tribe.
Everyone were officially shaking hands and introducing themselves, while Ken would stay in retreat, waiting to have his hand shaked in last. He looked more thoughtful.
Confessional Ken -
This round is really interesting. I've been thinking for a while that it might be a good idea to take matters into my own hands and start dismantling the Chencha war engine. I have a golden opportunity here to take out both Brendan and Morgan before the merge.
This round is really interesting. I've been thinking for a while that it might be a good idea to take matters into my own hands and start dismantling the Chencha war engine. I have a golden opportunity here to take out both Brendan and Morgan before the merge.
A rattlesnake was moving through the grass, before Tina and Morgan would be talking to eachother.
Tina - Hopefully our luck turns around haha.
Morgan - I hope so too! I'm determined to keep winning no matter what.
Tina - I'd like to finally take a tribal council off haha.
Morgan - If our tribe had lost, Ethan obviously would have been a very easy first boot for us.
Tina - Yeah... Good lord.
Morgan - To be honest, I was concerned that you, Artis, and Cassandra might throw it to spare Bob and take the 3-3 risk to try and take me out.
Tina - Hell to the no. I ain't trying to put myself in a purple rock situation to spare him. Let's be real... if tribal lines hold up deep into the game we're pretty much screwed any ways so... if I can make it to merge and jury in a worst case scenario, I'd like to. I wouldn't want to target you anyways.
Morgan - I'm definitely keeping an open mind about things with this switch. If we all manage to work well together and are able to win all of the challenges leading up to the merge, I'm more than willing to stick with this group in the merge.
Tina - Yeah, I also wanted to come to you and just say like... I hope there no bad blood between us at all... I know that I've been sarcastic in some of the challenges but it's all really just for fun.
Morgan - No, there's definitely no bad between us or even with Bob. I'm just naturally a competitive person and also playing it up a bit.
Tina - Exactly, same here.
Morgan - Glad we're on the same page!
Confessional Tina -
New Gorgora is still getting to know each other. I've had one chat with Morgan and she actually seems nice... tried to clear the air with her about some comments during challenge time and we are both on the same page. She claims she would like possibly work with our new tribe in a merge situation if it comes down to that but honestly, I dont know how much I'm believing that.
New Gorgora is still getting to know each other. I've had one chat with Morgan and she actually seems nice... tried to clear the air with her about some comments during challenge time and we are both on the same page. She claims she would like possibly work with our new tribe in a merge situation if it comes down to that but honestly, I dont know how much I'm believing that.
CHALLENGE FIELD
We could see the challenge field : It was in a desertic place with only few vegetation. In the middle, there would be a giant mud bath, and a circle platform in the middle, large enough to hold a fight within. Nearby, Jeff was waiting on the tribes to come.Jeff Probst - Come on in guys!
Both new tribes were arriving on the challenge field, and they dropped their belongings at their feet after arriving at their mat.
Jeff Probst - First thing first, I'll take it back...
Jeff walked toward Colby to take the immunity idol back, and Jeff placed it at view to everyone.
Jeff Probst - Immunity is back up for grabs!
Everyone stared at immunity.
Jeff Probst - For today's challenge, it is going to be physical. You'll be playing a safe version of Donga.
Everyone gasp.
Jeff Probst - This is a violent sport, still played today, as we speak, by the Ethiopian natives. They trash their opponent with a wooden stick until surrender.
Some people gritted their teeth as Jeff continued the explanation of the challenge.
Jeff Probst - One on one, you will take place on the platform.
We could see two people on the platform.
Jeff Probst - Using a foam padded stick, you will push your opponent OFF the platform.
We could see two people battle it out.
Jeff Probst - When you throw your opponent off the platform.
We could see a foot get off the platform, and an entire body dropping in the mud.
Jeff Probst - You score a point for your tribe! First tribe to six, wins immunity!
Everyone - Ohhh!
Jeff Probst - Get ready, we'll get started!
Chencha : 0
Gorgora : 0
Gorgora : 0
Jeff Probst - Alright! We have our first match!
We could see Cassandra and Shirin taking place on the platform, waiting for Jeff's go.
Jeff Probst - Survivors ready?
Cassandra placed her stick in front of her chest, and stared at Shirin, who stared back at her.
Jeff Probst - GO!
Shirin waited on Cassandra to come to her, as she would rush through her. However, she didn't even stand a chance, because she flied right into the mud in one push.
Jeff Probst - Gorgora scores their first point!
Erinn - Dang Cassandra! haha
Shirin was struggling to get back up on her feet. Her face was completely filled with mud.
Chencha : 0
Gorgora : 1
Gorgora : 1
Jeff Probst - Next match up... the older guys! This is Bob, taking on... Artis!
Both of them came out of their seat, and climbed on the platform, each grabbing their own foam padded stick.
Jeff Probst - Survivors ready? GO!
Using their wisdom, they were both walking slowly toward eachother, holding their stick in front of them, ready to attack at anytime. Artis gave the first push on Bob, but that wasn't enough, as Bob gave a strong push at Artis' head, giving him a head start.
We could hear both tribe encouraging their competitor, and Artis had almost slipped off the platform, but got back in the center so he could push Bob once again. After that push, Bob pushed at Artis' belly until he's thrown outside the platform.
Jeff Probst - And Chencha scores their first point! That's one-one!
Chencha : 1
Gorgora : 1
Gorgora : 1
Jeff Probst - Next match-up... women again! It is Alina, taking on... Morgan!
Both of them took their spots, and grabbed their foam padded stick.
Jeff Probst - Survivors ready? GO!
Morgan clashed on Alina, making her step back a little, but Alina was resisting pretty well. She got pushed on again, and Alina just fell to the ground.
All of Gorgora tribe were yelling at Morgan to finish her, but she was exhausted and crawling to her. Alina would push onto Morgan's boobs to slow her down, and she got back on her feet again, trying to pull Morgan out of the platform.
Jeff Probst - This is a really close battle now!
Morgan finally stood up and faced Alina who was coming at her. She came at her as well, and it was Alina that stepped out of the platform first. She dragged down Morgan with her into the mud.
Jeff Probst - And with that, Gorgora scores again!
Chencha : 1
Gorgora : 2
Gorgora : 2
Jeff Probst - Ethan and Ken, come on up!
Both of them walked into the mud, until they climb on the platform to get ready for the fight.
Jeff Probst - Survivors ready? GO!
Both Ethan and Ken ran to each other, but the fight didn't last very long, when Ethan's feet slid because of the way all the way outside the platform. Half his face was no covered with mud.
Jeff Probst - Gorgora scores!
Chencha : 1
Gorgora : 3
Gorgora : 3
Jeff Probst - Next two up... Erinn for Chencha, taking on... Tina for Gorgora!
Both of them walked up to the platform, taking their spots and foam padded sticks.
Jeff Probst - Survivors ready? GO!
Both of them dashed each other, Erinn hit Tina's head, but not strongly enough as Erinn get pushed back a few paces. But she recovered and pushed back at Tina's belly. In no time, she pushed her all the way outside the platform, where she hit the mud.
Jeff Probst - And Chencha scores!
Chencha : 2
Gorgora : 3
Gorgora : 3
Jeff Probst - Next two... are Colby versus Brendan from Gorgora!
They were already on the platform, ready to fight.
Jeff Probst - Survivors ready? GO!
Colby and Brendan both dashed at each other with foam padded stick, and fought to take the other one out, but it was pretty even and back and forth, for a while, until Brendan slips on the ground, fighting to get up. Colby would crawl next to him, trying to pull him down the platform, but Brendan was giving a fight to stay. He would attack Colby's arms with his stick to throw him off, and eventually, Colby got his way when his opponent dropped in the mud.
Chencha : 3
Gorgora : 3
Gorgora : 3
Jeff Probst - And we are tied! Three-three! We are now going to re-match!
We could see both Alina and Morgan get off their seats.
Jeff Probst - Next two will be Morgan for Gorgora, against Alina for Chencha!
Both of them grabbed their foam padded stick.
Jeff Probst - Survivors ready? GO!
We could hear the sticks clash when Morgan ran right at Alina very strongly. She didn't have time to give much of a fight, because she was thrown in the mud just like that.
Jeff Probst - And Gorgora scores! They are back in the lead!
Chencha : 3
Gorgora : 4
Gorgora : 4
Jeff Probst - The next two... will be... Ken. He will take on ... Ethan! Last match was a quick one, will it be again!?
Both were ready to go.
Jeff Probst - Survivors ready? GO!
Ken stood still, staring at Ethan coming at him, waiting for the perfect moment to attack. As soon as he was close enough to him, he turned around and dumped him in the mud. Ethan fell face first in the mud.
Jeff Probst - Gorgora scores again!
Chencha : 3
Gorgora : 5
Gorgora : 5
We could see Erinn and Tina getting up on the platform.
Jeff Probst - This could be the last match! Tina is playing for immunity. Survivors ready?
Both were focusing on each other.
Jeff Probst - GO!
Both women dashed at each other, but Tina dashed stronger. Erinn was trying to protect her face with her foam padded stick, and Tina used that weakness to push her on her belly, all the way outside the platform.
Chencha : 3
Gorgora : 6
Gorgora : 6
Jeff Probst - Gorgora wins immunity!
Tina dropped her foam padded stick on the platform before she would join her tribe, who were celebrating their win. Chencha were sighing, but most of them didn't look really worried. Jeff was now handing immunity to Tina.
Jeff Probst - This is yours. You are safe tonight at tribal. As for Chencha, one of you going home. Grab stuff, and head back to camp!
Before leaving the challenge field, Alina and Brendan looked at each other.
Confessional Brendan -
I'm hoping that Alina can maintain control over at Chencha. Since they lost immunity, as much of a dick move this sounds like, I would hope they vote out Bob. I really want Bob to go home this round, cause... I just want him gone, I want him out of here. I want them to send him prejury. When they lose the next one, then they can vote out Ethan. My gut is telling me two rounds of this bullshit and we'll be merged. All I need is Chencha to throw the next immunities and I think I have a great shot at going far.
I'm hoping that Alina can maintain control over at Chencha. Since they lost immunity, as much of a dick move this sounds like, I would hope they vote out Bob. I really want Bob to go home this round, cause... I just want him gone, I want him out of here. I want them to send him prejury. When they lose the next one, then they can vote out Ethan. My gut is telling me two rounds of this bullshit and we'll be merged. All I need is Chencha to throw the next immunities and I think I have a great shot at going far.
GORGORA, DAY 14
The Gorgora tribe were coming back with their immunity idol in hand, it was now Artis who had it. He dropped it inside the shelter, while Brendan and Tina stopped for a walk.Brendan - Happy no tribal!
Tina - If it wouldn't be insane, I would cry tears of joy because I finally get to skip a tribal.
Brendan - I know! Y'all are becoming vets of it. *laughs*
Tina - That is something I don't want to be a veteran of FOR SURE.
Brendan - Five people on that other tribe has never been so I'm curious.
Tina - Yeah. I guess Ethan is in trouble, but I don't know anything that's happening over there.
Brendan - That's what I'm thinking. I wonder if they take out Ethan because he's irrevelent. I've never even spoken to him.
Tina chuckles.
Confessional Brendan -
My flawless track record of never attending a tribal council is growing. My goal is to hit merge without ever having to go, haha! I can go back and reconnect with all my allies. Plus, my goal during this swap is to strengthen bonds with Morgan and Ken. It's not going quite as planning, but one can only hope. I literally got stuck with the people I didn't want to be dependent on. I suppose I could've gotten Shirin AND Ethan, so I should be counting my blessings.
My flawless track record of never attending a tribal council is growing. My goal is to hit merge without ever having to go, haha! I can go back and reconnect with all my allies. Plus, my goal during this swap is to strengthen bonds with Morgan and Ken. It's not going quite as planning, but one can only hope. I literally got stuck with the people I didn't want to be dependent on. I suppose I could've gotten Shirin AND Ethan, so I should be counting my blessings.
After Brendan finished his confessions, we could see Tina pointing at the famous dove walking around their shelter. Tina started running after it.
Tina - OH MY GOD THAT FUCKING DOVE!
The dove flied away.
CHENCHA, DAY 14
A leopard was finishing its meal - a prey - before the six Chencha members entered camp without an idol for the first time. Shirin looked worried.Confessional Shirin - 
I feel like it's hella too little too late... like yeah I contributed to some challenges early on and I did camp stuff, but I didn't really bond with anyone except Ethan and he's being really sick. If I go this round, I deserve it, but if I survive I'll definitely be trying harder.
I feel like it's hella too little too late... like yeah I contributed to some challenges early on and I did camp stuff, but I didn't really bond with anyone except Ethan and he's being really sick. If I go this round, I deserve it, but if I survive I'll definitely be trying harder.
Shirin - Holy cow. What a spectacular flop.
Everyone nodded, as they dropped their belongings around camp.
Shirin - I'm gonna assume I'll be going, and I'm not gonna fight to stay because to be quite frank, I don't deserve to.
A shock sound effect can be heard and everyone turned around at her, questionning themselves.
Shirin - I do wish you all the best of luck.
Shirin then stares at Ethan who was already back inside the hut. She talked with lower voice.
Shirin - Wait, Ethan is on this tribe. *laughs loudly* Ignore what I just said.
Everyone starts laughing uncontrollably, including Alina and Bob.
Confessional Alina -
The truth is, she's way more invested than she knows, she is in final five plan for sure. She's going to stick around until merge, maybe if anything boot her at eight if she feels the same way or she'll quit, but I want her to stick around. I think she's funny when she wants but still. She doesn't exactly contribute to conversations and knows it. I'm sure there are a few Chencha members who feel the same way.
The truth is, she's way more invested than she knows, she is in final five plan for sure. She's going to stick around until merge, maybe if anything boot her at eight if she feels the same way or she'll quit, but I want her to stick around. I think she's funny when she wants but still. She doesn't exactly contribute to conversations and knows it. I'm sure there are a few Chencha members who feel the same way.
Erinn had pulled Shirin aside already.
Erinn - Shirin, what are you talking about? Ethan hasn't socialized in days!
Shirin - *laughs* I know. I forgot he even existed, so I thought it was me.
Erinn - Just a word to the wise, sista. I wasn't gonna vote for you even if Ethan wasn't here. Chencha strong, minus Ethan of course.
Shirin - Hahahaha, thanks girl, I appreciate it. I made a bit of a dork of myself.
Erinn - Haha who cares. I would vote Bob after Ethan for real, like if we lose the next challenge.
Shirin - *laughs* Okay, I'm here for that.
Erinn - We gotta cover each other, girl.
Shirin nodded.
The sun was shining even more at camp, and Bob was now taking a walk with Bob.
Bob - I heard what Shirin said.
Erinn - *laughs* It's crazy.
Bob - I think so too... completely forgetting about Ethan and then trying to say it's ok to vote her out... priceless.
Erinn - *laughs* I know right, I laughed haha. So... It's been chaotic over on Gorgora, I assume?
Bob - Not really, been pretty standard, lose challenges, vote someone out.
Erinn - I miss Twila. She was our guardian angel.
Bob - Me too, I wish we didn't have to vote her out.
Erinn - She was so bad at challenges we basically assumed she was throwing them for us *laughs*.
Bob - No, the bad one was Russell.
Erinn - I hate Russell. Good thing you got rid of him. Honestly Bob, I don't want to speak too soon, but like on a personal level, even if we lose, I don't think you would be the target.
Bob - Oh, that's a relief. I'm trying to make contact with everyone so that they don't think me of just some old guy who doesn't want to connect with the tribe, haha.
Erinn - I know exactly what you mean haha. Everyone's pretty nice around here.
Bob - That's good.
Erinn - How about your other tribemates? I have one of them in mind that I don't particularly like just from observing.
Bob - Probably Tina.
Erinn - How'd ya know?!
Bob - I took a stab at it. Let's just say we all got annoyed at Morgan, haha. She was just more vocal than the rest of us about it.
Erinn - When she said she singlehandedly beat you guys. That was a little vocal. And yah, you and Artis seem nice.
Bob - Yeah, everyone over there was nice, even Wendy and Twila... Russell was just an oddball.
Erinn nodded.
Bob - I don't mean to sound like a fast mover, but I wanted to ask you for an alliance.
Erinn - For real Bobby Boy? I feel honored.
Bob - Yeah, I like you, so I might as well try.
Erinn - Have you asked anyone else yet?
Bob - Not yet, haha... then again, Shirin and Alina haven't talked to me.
Erinn - Yah, I mean why would I deny an alliance.
Bob - *laughs* I know right?
Erinn - Like of course, you're gonna have to get more than just me to like you haha.
Bob - Of course, one is not a majority, haha. I'll talk with Alina and gonna see if she wants to join in the alliance with me and you as our third.
Erinn - Alright, sounds good.
Bob - I just wanted to give you a heads up if she came asking you about it, haha.
Erinn - Okay yah.
Right after her conversation with Bob, Erinn ran immediately to Alina.
Erinn - Okay so I got two things to tell ya...
Alina - Lay it on me!
Erinn - And of course I am telling you this because I'm closest to you.
Alina - I feel the same way about you. I always thought you, me, Brendan, and Colby clicked and worked the hardest too.
Erinn - Bob just came to me offering me an alliance. Of course I told him what he wanted to hear but I just don't know exactly what to do. What do you think?
Alina - That's odd that he'd want from the get go without easing into things. What does Bob think he is offering?
Erinn - Pretty much nothing haha. He has told me about some of the tribe dynamics on Gorgora but it's pretty self-explanatory.
Alina - Just that Artis & Tina are tight?
Erinn - He said the four of them are all pretty tight.
Alina chuckles.
Erinn - Alina, I've been wanting to ask this, but like I want an alliance with you honestly. If Bob is offering me an alliance at this stage, I feel like this is long overdue.
Alina - Oh my, absolutely! Absolutely, yes! I thought it was almost implied but I like hearing it even more! A thousand times yes!
Erinn - I figured it was implied too, but I feel like making it official makes me more relieved.
Alina - I agree, I've always felt like we kicked and emerged as the strongest females too.
Erinn - Yah, us two and Morgan are by far the best.
We could see Ethan sweating at camp, and feeling uncomfortable. Nearby, Alina and Bob were there, sitting and watching him. They would talk with low voices.
Alina - He's bound to be medevacuated soon. I have no idea how he is still in.
Bob - Oh well, the poor guy needs help.
Alina - Yeah, he does. I hope everything is going to be okay with him, but he doesn't deserve to be here.
Bob - Exactly. So... I don't mean to sound too forward, but I wanted to see if you'd be down for an alliance with me and Erinn?
Alina - Actually, that's weird cause she was just pitching me the idea... we haven't had to make alliances on Chencha cause we never went to tribal council. You really got screwed over with the swap, and I think it sounds like a good idea.
Bob - Awesome. I told her that I was going to ask you so that she was aware.
Alina - Just don't tell Ethan and sell me out.
Bob - *laughs* no worries about that... mum's the word.
Alina - Okay.
Alina finished eating her bites of an unknown meal.
Confessional Bob -
I've talked to everyone except Ethan...and Shirin... Anywhoo...I talked it over with Alina and Erinn and we three formed an alliance. Now, they could be agreeing to it with their fingers behind their backs for all I know, but I'm putting some faith out there and will continue to try to chat with everyone so that hopefully I can make it to the merge and be back with my old Gorogros. I wonder how Tina's dealing with Morgan over there...hopefully she doesn't kill Morgan by the time merge hits.
I've talked to everyone except Ethan...and Shirin... Anywhoo...I talked it over with Alina and Erinn and we three formed an alliance. Now, they could be agreeing to it with their fingers behind their backs for all I know, but I'm putting some faith out there and will continue to try to chat with everyone so that hopefully I can make it to the merge and be back with my old Gorogros. I wonder how Tina's dealing with Morgan over there...hopefully she doesn't kill Morgan by the time merge hits.
CHENCHA, DAY 15
We could see a gazelle get hunted by a lion, and after clouds had moved, the vultures were on the gazelle remainings, trying to eat the rest. Bob, Erinn, and Alina were watching the scene, and after looking at each other and agreeing, Bob and Erinn started running at the vultures. We could hear them make noise and fly away, scared. Alina started pulling on the carcus of the gazelle. She then got helped by her tribe mates.They were now back at their campfire, after it was cooked. Everyone were around the campfire, and they were eating their meal like they were starving, except for Ethan, who would just watch. It was clearly their most consistent meal since they've been here. Alina just took another bite.
Alina - So how is tribal council like?
Bob - Jeff asks questions.
Erinn - Bob's an expert at this.
Bob - Yeah, sadly, I am. And it seems like I'm cursed at this point, haha.
All of a sudden, right after Bob said this, Ethan starts bending in two, complaining about severe stomach pain. He is getting uncontrollable. Shocked, everyone turned around, scared of what was happening.
Bob - What's up, Ethan?
He keeps complaining inaudibly.
Bob - Ethan! Ethan!
Bob is trying to get closer to him, but nothing gets better.
Bob - We need medical in here stat! Something's going on with Ethan!
We could see Colby and Shirin getting up from the campfire and go away. Not too long later, we could see the medical team's helicopter landing near camp. Three of them were coming, with Doctor Ramona among them.
Doctor - What's happening?
Ethan - It's painfullllll!
Ethan was still laying on the ground on his back, uncapable of sitting.
Ethan - I have been constipated for several days now. aaaaahhh!!
Doctor - Can you describe the pain?
Ethan - I'm just blocked up, and it's very, very, very painful.
Doctor - How long?
Ethan - Days.
While they were examinating, Jeff Probst finally arrived on the scene. Everyone were horrified at the scene.
Jeff Probst - So Doctor, what's the update?
The doctor turned around and looked at Jeff.
Doctor - I think we will have to pull him out of the game, this is getting very dangerous. His stomach or intestine could easily tear up if this keeps going.
Alina - What? He was doing so well. I thought he'd be fine like... Ughhh. What! Ethan, you can't go!
Ethan cries and is still in pain.
The two other doctors immediately came in help and put him on the stretcher to carry him into the helicopter. Erinn was watching all the scene.
Confessional Erinn -
ETHAN WAS EVACUATED! I AM OFFICILALLY FEELING AMAZING! He's probably gonna die. No one is gonna help him. He hasn't participated in anything and most of us forgot he was even still here. Frankly, I think he's just faking the illness for attention. Either way, it's time for him to go...one way or another. This couldn't go any better. Literally all the people I hate or don't have a connection or bond with are all leaving pre-merge. Like I'm obviously thinking very far ahead of time when I say this, but when the jury starts, most of the people on it will be people I have had some form of connection with.
ETHAN WAS EVACUATED! I AM OFFICILALLY FEELING AMAZING! He's probably gonna die. No one is gonna help him. He hasn't participated in anything and most of us forgot he was even still here. Frankly, I think he's just faking the illness for attention. Either way, it's time for him to go...one way or another. This couldn't go any better. Literally all the people I hate or don't have a connection or bond with are all leaving pre-merge. Like I'm obviously thinking very far ahead of time when I say this, but when the jury starts, most of the people on it will be people I have had some form of connection with.
Erinn - Bye!
Before Ethan gets pulled into the helicopter, Alina was holding his hand.
Alina - ETHAN, NO!
Bob - I hope he gets better soon.
The medical team finally got Ethan inside the helicopter, and they quickly flied away, leaving Jeff with the group.
Alina - Sooooo?
Alina looked at Jeff.
Jeff Probst - Ethan has been pulled out of the game for medical reasons...
Jeff Probst - So you will have no tribal council today.
Alina - Sweet.
Jeff Probst - So I wish you a good evening, and I'll see you tomorrow for your next challenge!
Everyone waved their goodbyes at Jeff as he walked away from camp.
Final Moments Ethan - 
Since Ethan was pulled out from the game, there were no final words, we would only see some of his moments in the game, like when he would throw a ball with a slingshot and it would break his vase. He would then have a happy conversation with Shirin. He would be looking at the Charmin Toilet Paper arriving at his tribe's camp, and to finish it up, his constipation seizure at camp, before getting pulled out by the medical team.
Since Ethan was pulled out from the game, there were no final words, we would only see some of his moments in the game, like when he would throw a ball with a slingshot and it would break his vase. He would then have a happy conversation with Shirin. He would be looking at the Charmin Toilet Paper arriving at his tribe's camp, and to finish it up, his constipation seizure at camp, before getting pulled out by the medical team.