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Episode 16: Days 35-36
Pre-merge and everyone seems to be sucking up to Locky, Tessa rolls her eyes about ten times before she agrees to continue stroking his ego…
ABOUT BLOODY TIME!!
WE’VE MERGED! Tara says it all “It’s day 35, only 20 days left!” O_O Sometimes I forget how long this season.
The first Individual Reward ends up being a Rejuvenation Package, complete with a Massage, 3-course meal AND a letter from home. We also saw a new swing-a-rope-around-a-glass-bottle challenge which was great to see. And who brings it home?! Little Tessa continues to show us she’s really not that weak!! After 90 minutes of swinging, she beats out Jericho.
SHARING IS CARING
Jono gives Tessa the option to take the reward, OR swap the rejuvenation part (someone forgot to set up the spa parlour) for everyone else receiving their letters too. They really should have made it more spicy by giving her the option to give up her full reward, including the letter, so everyone else could get their letters! But no, this was a no-brainer!! Of course you’d have to let everyone else have their letter.
The new merged tribe, Asatoa (sigh, still better than Nobag, and Merica) arrive at their new (old Asaga) beach. Tessa agrees sharing the reward was the right move as she definitely would be an ever bigger target than she already was. They all enjoy a high-tea merge feast with delicious scones, jam and tea. Letters are read for the next 15 minutes and it becomes a real tear-fest. Yawn.
SURVIVOR OLYMPICS
So proud of Tessa and Jarrad in this Immunity Challenge! Tessa has really stepped up to be a mini-powerhouse, maybe she could be Ziggy’s new protege in Survivor challenges. Anywhos, it comes down to Zen Hen and Ziggy and the Olympian takes gold again!! Ziggy becomes the first person to win individual immunity and I’m sure it won’t be her last. Could Ziggy become the Aussie (Kelly) Wiglesworth and win her way to the end??
SURVIVOR WORLD WAR
Jericho LOVES talking about war. This war between the cookie empire v the misfits v the leftovers is (as Luke says) LEGITLY happening! The cookie warrior has his eyes set on Michelle, Henry, and potentially the clueless couple, Locky and Tara, to join his ranks. Sarah starts working on Michelle, and she does not want a bar of it!! Apparently she is Samatau strong, which I am completely shocked by.
The unofficial leader of the Misfits, Jarrad, gathers his troops Ziggy, Tessa, Peter, Locky, Anneliese and Michelle and they all agree Henry’s gotta go! Jarrad thinks Henry is about to pull a dodgy on them and is right that he’s a huge individual game threat and very likeable to win at the end. Tessa on the otherhand is worried Henry has an idol (ding, ding, ding) and that they should go for the ‘easy’ vote in Luke.
Everyone seems on board, EXCEPT Locky. Bloody Locky!! He needs to keep his ego intact and just can’t be on the outs with his bro. The Zen tells his muscle man that they are writing down Jarrad and Locky does not feel comfortable at all. Then shit hits the fan… In haste Locky tells Henry the Misfits are voting Luke. DOH! Jarrad tries to work with Jericho through code which I totally don’t understand, and Samatau completely cockblock Michelle out of group talks, after she’s already branded herself Samatau for life!
At Tribal, Locky is torn, but is he really? Michelle whispers to Tara (who really is a secret mastermind) asking what Locky is doing. Somehow, Locky has people under his spell. Amazing! And in a blindside, we see Jarrad voted out. Maybe he should have stuck to his guns with voting out Henry. Maybe he should have paid more attention to Michelle who needed more assurance, either way he makes the Jury. WHAT AN EFFORT!! Jarrad-7, Luke-5.
Episode 17: Days 37-38
BRAWNS WITH BRAINS?
JELLY FOR JAM!
IT HAD TO BE YOU…
First shock of the night, Locky asking Anneliese to give him the Idol. No frickin’ way would she ever, ever, EVER do that. How dare he underestimate her!
Episode 18: Days 39-40
SUPERIDOL AFTERMATH
Tessa is gobsmacked Ziggy has played them all along. In actual fact, Ziggy has played both sides the entire game and has somehow managed to weave in and out of majority alliances. Misfits, the meat heads, this girl needs to pick a side soon! Tessa and Peter don’t understand her decision to play the Super Idol when Anneliese wasn’t even a threat to her.
Henry on the other hand is happy to claim Anneliese’s boot! Hahaha. And Locky thinks everyone is listening to him again… These boys!! Tessa is next on their hit list, but little do they realise they are taking on a fireball! We also have Tara who has no fucking clue what’s going on and I’m pretty sure she was the only one who didn’t know about the Super Idol. Hey, you gotta give it to Tara, for someone who doesn’t know what’s going on, she’s not even close to being voted out!
KING OF THE AUCTION
Survivor Auction! $500 each. History shows the first item is always the best, and boy, this is the best item ever! For $320 Luke buys himself out of the auction and wins every other item won at auction. Luke IS DA BOSS!
The following items were purchased: $500 Smashed avo and OJ – Ziggy. $500 Cheesecake & champagne – Henry. $500 Chilled coconut – Sarah. $500 Burrito feast – Locky (Michelle loses bet). $500 Phone call home – Tara. $200 Burger, fries & Coke – Jericho. $300 Immunity Advantage – Peter. $320 Overnight spa, bed & pizza – Tessa, and she chooses Michelle to join. ALL OF THE ABOVE – Luke!!
Sarah is bitter AF. Boy, is she HAAAANNNGRY!! I mean, Michelle over her?! How dare Tessa!!
SMELLS LIKE CHAMPAGNE
Michelle is ABSOLUTELY RAGING at reward. This woman does not stop talking and I can’t stop laughing. Luke is STILL eating pizza even after his massive feast; I’m impressed. And Tessa weaves her magic on Michelle. Just keep feeding her drinks and the woman will spill. Michelle starts throwing Henry under the bus. She also announces Henry has an idol. Tessa’s eyes light up! Is this the best Survivor drunk talk ever or what?! While the girls chat, Luke keeps an eye on them as he doesn’t want them calling all the shots…
SALTY ASAGAS
Sarah is PISSED that Michelle was chosen, and Henry sees this as a juicy way to get Tessa out. He’s fuelling the fire, he honestly couldn’t give a f*** that Michelle is on reward. He truly thinks her and Luke are on his side… Ahh, the over-confidence again!
Then, it’s like lightning struck, Sarah tells Jericho that Henry already has an idol and Anneliese told her… Jericho is now pissed as well. He can’t believe he was fooled by his Cookie Alliance!! Sarah you clever, sneaky devil, turning it around on Henry.
OUT-WIT, OUT-FAKE, OUT-FAST
Henry and Locky are a tad annoyed that Tessa won Immunity. Mwahaha. So Peter is their next target. Tessa and Peter say f*** it and run into the jungle whilst it’s raining so they can strategise. She tells Peter Henry has an idol and that they’ve formed a new Champagne Alliance. Peter is given a lifetime membership and is thrilled! As for Locky his paranoia has taken over once again and it’s getting frustratingly old. Henry and Locky approach Tessa and Peter and she confesses that Locky is on her hit list. Michelle quickly pulls Sarah in to tell her Henry is going home. Brilliant!!
Tribal time. Henry is already flirting with Anneliese on the jury. Hold your horses, buddy! Michelle is still drunk and needs to tone it down a little; she’s answering questions that aren’t even for her. Hell, she is just talking when there’s no questions being asked! She does manage to show she’s aware of jury management so I am impressed. Tara thinks it will be an easy vote and you just can’t help but laugh. We all knew the Misfits had taken over and they took some tips out of Henry’s fake yoga Bible… Lie your tits off!! And that’s what they did. They fooled Henry hook, line and sinker making him believe he was safe enough to not play his idol… Henry took it on the chin and even congratulated them for pulling it off! What a blindside!! I haven’t been the biggest supporter of Henry this season, but I can appreciate the big, risky moves he took as that really is what we want to see. I also think he’ll be a great juror who will see things objectively. No bitterness here! Henry-6, Peter-4.
SURVIVOR IMMUNITY MEDAL TALLY
So, I think it’s pretty obvious who my Survivor crushes were this season, so with the merge and in honour of my bae Ziggy and the Olympics, I decided to spice it up with the first ever Survivor “Individual Immunity Challenge” Medal Tally!!
Henry WAS leading the race, but unfortunately, he’s now out due to a yoga cheating scandal and cannot compete in future challenges. This puts Terror Tessa at #1, with Zany Ziggy not far behind! Locky and Jericho also make the board with their respective silver and bronze medals. Let me know who YOU think will win the most Gold and overall medals this season!
THE SPICE RACK WEEK EIGHT:
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In a turn of events that have seemed unlikely last week, old Asaga stayed together, and a serious assault was made on the Samatau Misfits. Based on what we learnt at the auction, this week I analyse the contestants based on their beverage of choice.
Champagne: Henry & Michelle
(But probably sparkling wine, let’s be honest) Sparkles, goes straight to your head, definitely on your arse with your legs in the air by the end of the night.
Oh my goodness. The Spice Rack’s tumultuous affair with Henry ended this week, just as I had decided it was time to start crushing again. I knew this would end in tears! Barely recovering, but I am comforted knowing my main gal Michelle is still in the race. We know Michelle has a lot of experience when it comes to the sparkles, so let’s hope she can last a lot longer in the night than Henny Penny.
Orange Juice: Ziggy
Straight edge, morning person, wanna go for a run?
Super-babe Ziggy copped a lot of flak online this week, but recognising that she is a very visible, physical threat in the game is a positive sign of self-awareness. Had she gone further with Jarrad, Anneliese, Tessa, and Peter, I can’t imagine any of them wanting to take her further than F6.
Margarita: Locky and Jericho
Sweet, but a lil sour, and definitely salty.
Never one to miss an opportunity to remind us about the pure, unadulterated testosterone coursing through his veins, Locky assures the crowd he ‘doesn’t even like Margaritas.’ Don’t worry Locky, we believe you. While my share-house is divided in a bitter battle over who the sexiest alpha is this season, Locky vs Henry, our shared love of Jericho is bridging the gap, in what would have been a beautiful metaphor last week. Less preoccupied with his masculinity (and potentially a reason he will slip under the radar in a pool of big egos), Jericho’s face falls as his fave bev goes to an unappreciative competitor. But Jericho scores a coke, which suits him, because he’s a total sweetie and will probably end up killing everyone who falls for him this season.
Coconut Water: Sarah
Fitspo, clear skin, indigestion.
Like most health foods, I want to love Sarah so much, and I spend a disproportionate amount of time feeling guilty that I don’t. Sarah is totally nailing it and making some killer moves – but maybe a little too cool, a little too smooth.
Anything going: Luke
Aw yea mate, whatever you’re having.
I grew up in Newcastle, where we aren’t trusted with glassware in bars, and sushi is KFC wrapped in rice. ‘Anything going’ has a very nostalgic feel. I worry that Luke’s particularly Australian distrust of authority, and unwillingness to follow someone else’s plan will see him finish before his bae, Jeri. But I hope we’re going all the way to the end babyyyyyy.
@ me with your favourite drink and I will guess your personality. I’m Gin & Tonic, by the way, but lowkey ‘anything going.’
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