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Villains: Coach was very upset with what Sandra said about him being lazy. That night after tribal council he was ready to go home. Tyson talked with him and as Coach broke down and cried Tyson told him how to not get on others nerves: 1) Don't tell any more stories no one believes him 2) Do your Tai Chi else were in privet.
The next day Tyson tells everyone that Coach wanted to leave and Rob talks to coach telling him he is not on the outs and to trust him.
Heroes: They read the tree mail and get to pick 2 things out of a Sears catalog.
Reward Challenge: Villains: Tools and Tarp Heroes: Fishing gear and cooking stuff
2 on 2 Run and slide down a giant slip n slide grab a numbered ball and toss it into your basket.
Tom VS Coach: Coach wins
Cirie VS Russell: Russell wins
Candice VS Courtney: Candice wins
Amanda VS Jerri: Jerri wins
James VS Sandra: James wins
Rupert VS Danielle: Rupert wins
Colby VS Tyson: Tyson wins
Villains win the tools and tarp.
Villains: They are looking at all the tools and Russell pulls out a knife with something in it. He pulls out the knife and a note comes out with it. Rob takes the note and reads it. It is a clue were a hidden immunity idol is. They talk it over and decided no one looks for it or you are marked. Russell decides to take a walk. Rob asks Sandra to see what he is up too. She sees him digging, he stops and looks to see if someone is watching she bends down then walks away calling him a fool.
Heroes: They go to make coffee and find a note in the jar, They read it and the hunt is on to find it. Tom find the place and as everyone is joining him he finds it, try's to sneak it into his sock but Amanda see him doing this and tells Cirie. Tom tells Colby he found it and that he will use it to get them into the alliance.
Immunity Challenge: 1 person is strapped in a ball. 2 are blind folded and have to navigate the ball throw a course while the person in side is guiding them then they Set the ball so the person in side can guide 4 blind fold members at a maze table to move a ball to a hole. Yes this is the only challenge never completed. The one Russell pasted out at.
Villains: In the Ball Rob, Pushing: Coach and Tyson, Table: Parvati, Russell, Danalle, and Jerri
Heroes: In the ball: Tom, Pushing: Rupert and James, Table: Colby, Candice, JT, and Amanda
Villains win
Heroes: Cirie says Colby or tom must go, she and Candice talk they decide (or Cirie does) that they will vote 3-3 so that if Tom uses the idol then Colby goes and if not a tie is on the they vote Tom out.
Tom Talks with Amanda and JT saying he doesn't want the idol and would give it to one of them if they vote with him, Candice is the target. Amanda wants to do this but then goes and tells Cirie who talks her out of it. JT tells Tom and Colby. Tom says Cirie should go and if JT would flip they could get her out by him using the idol. JT has to think about it. JT says he knows how everyone is voting but himself.
Tribal: Jeff asks about how they base their vote and Rupert admits he is voting to keep promises. Jeff also asks if they feel safe. the only who admits they do is JT.
They vote, Jeff tallies them up and goes to read them. Tom stands up and says he wants to use the idol. Jeff gives the rules and says Yes this is the Idol and that Tom is safe from any votes. Jeff reads them the first 3 are all for Tom. The next 2 are for Colby. With Cirie looking real smug Jeff reads the next name that is Cirie. She gets uncomfortable and more worried when her name is read a second time and then Jeff says the next Survivor Vote out is........ Cirie!!!! WOOO HOOOO The first blind side this season!!!!!! JT was looking worried, Colby and Tom Happy and everyone else was in shock.
Bye Bye Cirie.
So next week Russell continues his search for the idol since he thinks he will rule with it, Candice now wants to work with Tom since she knows she might be next to go and Medics are called out at a challenge.
So till then Keep digging for your idols my surviving peeps.
Awesome strategy Tom! Russell lives another week. The Villians are full of baloney, because if Rob/Coach/Sandra finds it, they wouldn't vote against each other! Cirie was way too full of herself this go-round. That's what brought her down.
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Coach. Man, one person calls you out and you crumble. Very interesting breakdown. I was very interested in how Tyson handled it, too. I thought he'd keep the conversation to himself....but no, he blabs it to the rest of the group. Which I guess was a good thing...as Rob (the guy that Coach wants respect from) came and bucked up his morale.
Cirie was a great choice to go and she knew it. I think if she'd just let things go, she'd still be in the game in good position. She WAS a master at manipulation.
It's so funny how I find myself routing for the Heroes and I don't even know why....maybe because they are the underdogs right now? After both challenges...that were THAT close, I was deflated for them.
Too funny how both teams found the Immunity Idol clues as a group. I'm sure that's not how the producers had imagined it happening. Very interesting the way the groups handled it.
I was so happy for Tom and Colby that they found a way to stick it out longer. Awesome working on strategy. I am all TOM right now.
Great strategy on the Heroes side! I like Cirie, but she was waaaaaay to crafty, and thankfully they saw that.
Russell may be in trouble if he keeps openly searching for that idol and if he thinks he is fooling anyone by saying he isn't looking, he is not as smart as I gave him credit!
I was glad to see Cirie go home. I did not like her during her season and I don't like her now. She thought she could control the game and not have any ramifications. I love the blindsides.
I liked Cirie in the past, but this season she was bothering me a little. I was so thrilled with the blindside. Can't wait till next week to see the ramifications for JT and the new group dynamic.
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I liked Cirie fine, but I was so glad to see that blind side! I really didn't think he was gonna go through with it. I can't wait to see how camp responds. On the other side, I really think the next time they loose a challenge, Russell is gonna be gone.....
Whoa, Probst was tough on Rupert tonight. Well, my Survivor is out. I think it was a smart move. Cirie really plays mind games well.
Yeah, Cirie was the downfall for that team. I mean instead of sliding like everyone else on the team for the challenge she kept getting up and down and it took her forever. I like her but the Heroes need to win!!!!!!!!!!!!
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