USA’s Survivor 20 – Episode 5
Upon returning to camp, JT gave a lame excuse as to why he took Cirie out, claiming he did what was best for the “team”. He even tries telling them it’s how she’s played in the past. To switch it up when merge comes. Um. What “Cirie” has he been watching!? Cirie has never betrayed her main allies and has never swapped come a merge. Anyway, the next morning he confesses to Amanda that he took Cirie out for personal reasons. In the same breathe he swears to Amanda he’d never turn on them. For once, Amanda is smart enough to realize he’s lying. Finally! I mean, JT has been acting like Coach this whole game by spreading lie after lie and deceit after deceit. Oh! but I forgot…
We join the Villains doing some Coach-wannabe “Dragon Slayer Chi.” Huh? I’d rather be slain. Everyone is doing it except Russell, who is out looking for the Hidden Immunity Idol…and of course…he finds it. Deja vu anyone?
Early Reward Challenge! Eee!
This was the same challenge Ben was removed from in Samoa. Basically, there are 3 from each tribe in a pit and 3 from each tribe on a platform. Those in the pit need to get the balls and pass them to those on the platforms. Once someone on a platform have a ball they then throw it in a basket. First tribe to 2 wins.
Winners get a feast of chocolate (cake, cookies, milk, etc.) and get to visit a beautiful watering hole. As a teaser, Jeff gives the castaways the chance to taste some chocolate. Everyone on the Heroes tribe snubs it off, none taking a bite. When Probst asked why, Colby said they don’t want the reward; they just want to get started so they can win. Come on Probst! You know he’s very anti-Hershey Bar! Probst takes it personal, as if he’s taking his spot light, saying “I got the message, brother. We’ll go when I’m ready!” Ohhh no he didn’t! *snaps fingers*
The Villains sit out Sandra, Parvati and Courtney. The Heroes sit out Colby.
In the first round the Villains put Danielle, Tyson and Russell in the pit. The Heroes throw Tom, Candice and James in the pit with them. This leaves Jerri, Coach and Rob on the platform for the Villains and JT, Rupert and Amanda for the Heroes. The Heroes manage to grab all 3 balls quickly, but miss points. During a toss, James jumps too high and falls. Medical is called in and the man is pulled out of the challenge. His knee has buckled in and he’s unable to walk. The docs aren’t sure EXACTLY what is wrong, but figure waiting a day or two to see how he gets along will tell them more. What is with James and injuries!? He was pulled out of Micronesia for an injury…will he this time too? Ha! They continue the round, but Amanda quickly scores a point.
For round 2, those in the pit and platforms switch places. JT has a tight grip on a ball, but Rob wants it. So badly that he picks JT up and carries him over to the Villains platform to be attacked by every Villain in the challenge. Haha! This is why I love the Villains so much! In the struggle, Russell is pulled off the platform. Ha! Even better! Sadly though, Rupert gets ahold of the ball and runs with it. A bit later JT completely flips Coach, causing him to land on his head. I don’t like Coach but I felt bad for him just then cause that HAD to hurt. Eventually Tyson makes the shot, scoring 1 point for the Villains. It’s now 1-1.
The move onto the next round…but not before Rupert launches Jerri head first into a side poll. That’s right! After the point had been made and everyone is standing around doing nothing…the big man throws the woman into a poll…head first! Rob seeing this, reacts by tackling Rupert. I must admit…I’ve never liked Rob either, but the simple fact that he is willing to take on a man twice his size to protect a lady…lot of class and lot of respect right there! Rupert claims he didn’t mean to. I do believe him when he says it; in the heat of the moment and all that.
In the final round they switch spots again. Not much action this round. There are a couple moments of one player throwing to make a shot and an opponent throwing a ball to block the previous ball. But in the end Jerri scores for the Villains, giving them the win.
James is asked to stay behind for further medical check ups. They splint him up and see if he can walk. If he can then he can stay in the game. If he can’t then they’re pulling him. Annoyingly, they cut to the Villains eating their food before we even get to see anything else about James.
These Villains have soo much chocolate I’m surprised someone didn’t get diabetes after. No lie! They do get choco headaches, so I guess that’s close enough for me. But if one of them gets diabetes form it…ohhh…Survivor best be grabbin’ some lawyers. Ha! Here’s just PART of what they showed us. Imagine a table the size of 2 men. That’s about how much they had.
Most of the Villains go into the water, talking about how Russell needs to go. Meanwhile, Russell tells Parvati that he has the idol and she laughs. The Rob vs Russell war is getting started and I’m excited to see it all play out. Hehe.
Then oh lordy! This next bit. I don’t even know how to describe it. Coach is a fool and should be embarrassed. Russell is arrogant and needs reality snapped into him. Russell tells Coach he has the idol and makes a deal with Coach. Seeing this as honorable and worthy of his trust, Coach instantly loves Russell and actually BOWS DOWN AND ASKS TO BE KNIGHTED!! WHAT!? AND THEN RUSSELL DOES!! WHAT!? For once I’m stunned and speechless! Okay…so I’m not speechless. Hehe. But this is totally idiotic! I laughed for hours though.
I swear I feel like I’m in some sort of SciFi movie. The Villains tribe is made up of King Russell, Sir Dragon Slayer, the Robfather, two Black Widows and the Invisible Woman. That last one would be Danielle, cause I still keep forgetting she’s even in the game. But what’s with all the nicknames?
Back at the Heroes camp, Amanda is having a fit about James not being here and not winning the challenge. I truly believe she’s sincere with James and that she really does care. I just think the way she handles it is tacky and over the top. The tribe all talk for a while on whether or not they think he’ll be coming back or not…only to discover that James is walking down the beach, on his way home. Amanda gets so excited that she literally runs like a child in a candy shop! Jumps on him and cries her eyes out. Amanda! Why you jumping on the man who just got hurt! THINK BEFORE ACTING! Oy!
It then becomes an instant worry. He’s barely able to walk. He won’t be able to perform in the challenges or at camp. He’s essentially dead weight now.
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE TIME! WOO!
I do know that this one was in All-Stars, but I could’ve sworn I’ve seen it in other places. If you know which…make a comment letting us know!
They choose one player to be a caller. Everyone else will be paired up and blind folded. Being led by the caller, everyone goes out to collect large puzzle pieces then brings them back to their tribe’s large mat. Once a tribe has all their puzzle pieces they then put it together. First to do so wins.
Heroes chose James as caller for obvious reasons. Villains chose Jerri as their caller. I find this a tad ironic since she was a caller for a similar challenge in the Australian Outback and they lost. She got a lot of negative heat for it too. However, if anyone goes back and re-watches it…you’ll see that Jerri never actually did anything wrong in that challenge. Colby ignored orders and Keith was just dumb. I’m getting sidetracked again! Gah!
For the most part nothing all that interesting happened. Rob tried carrying back a wrong piece. There were a lot of bang ups and people screaming to be helped by their callers. Sandra somehow gets caught up in some weeds.
Per usual, the Heroes dominate the physical part and take a huge lead. And as usual, fall apart in the puzzle section…ending with the Villains winning the challenge.
The smart thing to do is to vote out James now. He’s dead weight! But when has this tribe used their brains, right? Candice declares that’s the dumbest move, but Rupert replies by saying “If that’s the criteria, you should’ve taken me out.” I was yelling that at the TV for like…3 weeks. Ha! He’s in an alliance and that alliance has the say. Simple as that. But we do see everyone scrambling to try and figure out who it will be. James or Tom? Only one place to go to learn the answer.
TREE HOUSE TRIBAL COUNCIL! Hehe!
Probst instantly asks James how he’s doing; James is okay. Probst then asks Rupert his opinion, stating “My niece could be James in a race right now.” Which is probably true, since James literally can’t walk without limping. James instantly gets upset and retaliates on Probst, claiming he can beat him and his niece WITH the brace. I despise James more and more. He’s become arrogant and a bully since the game has started. I don’t get what he’s thinking!
When asked about the puzzle, James AGAIN has to be a bully. He decides to pick on Tom and Candice, blaming them for the loss in the puzzle. James! You ALL suck! Get over it! It’s sickening. But when Tom calls him out as being safe tonight not because of his physical ability but because he’s a simple vote in the large alliance…both Amanda and James argue, trying to turn it on him. Their argument makes no sense either. Amanda claims that Tom tried voting her out for being weak. Um. You ARE weak Amanda. And he isn’t denying that. What did that have to do with this TC!?
In the end it was 5-2…
In an interview with Reality News Online, Tom admits that he had two downfalls in this game. The first was not hooking up with Cirie earlier in the game, instead of butting heads. His second mistake was letting pregame rumors and whispers effect his view on players such as JT and Cirie. I must agree that if he and Cirie had teamed up early on…both would still be in the game and in control. Part of me is surprised it never happened.
So what did you guys think of this episode? Who should’ve been voted out? Tom or James? Could James beat Probst in a race with his injury? Could he beat Probst’s niece? Tell me what you think!