In anticipation of the merge, outnumbered Foa Foa devises a strategy that will allow them to make quick alliances with some of Galu's strongest players. However, after the long-awaited merge feast, an unexpected master manipulator emerges.
Immunity Challenge:Nut Cracker The castaways would play a variation of Tee-ball with the men competing against the men and the women against the women. The playing field would be divided into sections with different point values. Each castaway would take one swing at the ball. Wherever the ball comes to a stop would be that castaway's score. The two castaways, one man and one woman, with the highest score would win immunity. Winners:John Fincher and Laura Morett
Tribal Council[]
Tribal Council 8: Aiga
Voted Against
Voter
Erik (10 votes)
Brett, Dave, Jaison, John, Kelly, Laura, Mick, Monica, Natalie, Russell H.
Jaison (2 votes)
Erik, Shambo
Russell H. (used Hidden Immunity Idol)
None
VOTED OUT: Erik Cardona
Voting Confessionals[]
No voting confessionals were shown in the episode. Russell H. was shown writing Erik's name on the parchment. Jaison did not give a confessional.
(voting against Erik) You are arrogant, cocky, machismo and bossy. I couldn't have planned a better and more timely exit for you myself. I can't believe I considered even trusting you. The fact that you think that I am the female version of you is insulting and disgusts me. I have no respect for you. Goodbye, Erik.
(voting against Erik) As far as I'm concerned, this vote doesn't count. This happened at the last literally ten minutes and I didn't have the power to stop it. Everyone else is voting for you and so I have to too, but I think you did your job just like you said you would.
(voting against Erik) You're a hell of a competitor man and, uh, a slightly more decent guy than I gave credit for initially. But almost your entire tribe asked us to do this. And at this point, we kind of have to go with the flow in order for us to stay in the game. So, sayonara.
(voting against Erik) Erik, you're an insane competitor and unfortunately, it sounds like the entire tribe has decided to vote you out. It's nothing personal. I saw you and I going to the end together and, you know, wish you the best.
Wow. Wow. Wow. I'm disappointed, but I said playing Survivor would be looking into a mirror and I'm pretty proud of the face I see. I don't regret going home with the idol, 'cause you can't defend against something that's invisible, and this blindside was invisible to me. But I gave 100% of my heart, and I can hang my hat on that.
