Survivor
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Two votes brought former Vesi and Coco members together into what seemed like a strong alliance.
Each of the three original tribes focused only on getting to the merge.
No explosions, no fights, no big risks.
Finally, this season is starting to shift, but is it too little too late?
Things are tense at the Gaia beach immediately following the Jeanine vote.
Hes frustrated, not just at Jeanine going home but because his back is up against the wall.
Luckily for Owen, he finally does.
In the immunity challenge, the ten castaways divide into randomly chosen groups of five for an endurance challenge.
But if two people earn immunity, two torches must be snuffed.
Theres a simple exchange rate here onSurvivor.
Each side has a pretty solid duo, and just three votes make a majority tonight.
These duos make tonights immunity the most important of the season so far.
Karla eventually stumbles, leaving Cody and Ryan to battle it out.
Cody is completely still and statuesque, while Ryans ball inches closer and closer to the ground.
His forearms give out, and Cody joins Karla in the bliss of immunity.
And even worse, according to Owen, Codys peed all over that camp.
In any case, the terrible smell and lack of food arent the only problems at Vesi.
And I, for the record, welcome this hostility wholeheartedly!
Finally, we see a little direct rivalry, a little vicious energy rising to the surface.
Owen asks a simple question, wondering who the vote is going to be.
Theres a fascinating dynamic playing out between these two men.
Owen did end up voting for Jeanine, but Cassidy cast a second vote for Ryan.
James and Owen are not allies and will never be allies.
Meanwhile, Noelle is planting the seeds for the play of the season so far.
She tells Karla and Sami they should all vote for Owen, another easy vote.
Instead, shes doing the very opposite.
At the first Tribal Council of the evening, Noelles plan goes perfectly.
you might tell shes nervous, and her voice is shaking as she pulls out her advantage.
With Noelle casting Owens vote for James, James is sent out in a fiery blind side.
He is absolutely seething as Noelle sits with a smile on her face.
On the Gaia beach, things arent looking great for Cassidy.
The curse of the backstory is legit!
As to be expected, Jesse and Cody are running the show over here.
They are debating back and forth between Ryan and Cass, knowing they have it out for each other.
They say, Jump, he says, How high?
On the other hand, Cass is smartandfit.
Its unfortunate for Ryan and James, but clearly this alliance was ready to break down.
Burning Thoughts
Noelle continues to be the necessary comic relief!
Andher facewhile she tries to walk away and instead stares down two separate camera crews isgiving Sandra.
At this point, hes a perfect goat to take to slaughter, and I think everyone sees it.
My hope for this season stays smoldering for yet another week …
