The Misfit Alliance is an alliance that was formed during Survivor: One World. Orchestrated by the so-called "Super-villain" of the season Colton Cumbie, the alliance quickly took control over the Manono tribe.
Origin
On Day 4, Colton formed an alliance with fellow Manono tribe members Leif Manson, Greg Smith, Jonas Otsuji, and Troy Robertson after being told by Salani member Sabrina Thompson that he needed to attempt to bond with the guys. Revealing to the 4 men that he was in posession of the Hidden Immunity Idol, the men agreed to stick together. Colton dubbed them the Misfit Alliance, due to them being on the outside of the Muscle alliance.
Downfall of the Muscle Alliance
The alliance was rivaled by the opposing "Muscle" alliance consisting of their de facto leader Matt Quinlan, Bill Posley, Michael Jefferson, and Jay Byars. Colton quickly grew annoyed with Bill's peppy attitude and wanted him gone when Manono had finally lost immunity in Episode 3. However, the other members of the misfit alliance wanted to get rid of Matt Quinlan since he was the tribe's biggest leader and rival. Colton soon revealed that he had the Hidden Immunity Idol at Tribal Council. Nonetheless, the Misfit alliance got their way and Matt left in a 7-1-1 vote.
Betrayal
The alliance soon felt betrayed after Leif informed Bill Posley (The Misfit Alliance's next target) that Colton had considered wanting to get rid of him over Matt on Day 9. Michael, wanting to gain some leverage in the game, informed Colton that he saw the two men talking and that they seemed to have a good conversation going. Colton informed Leif that his betrayal now sealed his fate in the game. Despite the rift, the Manono tribe won Immunity. However, Colton considered giving up Immunity after a heated confrontation between him and Bill Posley. Greg took the most offense to the situation, scolding Leif and telling him that no matter whether he agreed to give up Immunity or not, he was leaving. However, Bill left in a 7-1 vote.
Tribe Shuffle
After Bill's departure, the two tribes learned they would be swapped. The Misfit Alliance kept their numbers on the original Manono tribe, only losing Troy. Colton began to work his magic and got the girls on his side, and ultimately formed an alliance with Alicia Rosa. The clearly weaker Manono tribe lost their Immunity Challenge, and Colton who originally wanted Christina Cha gone, switched his target around to the much stronger Monica Culpepper. The Misfit Alliance decided to cover their tracks by saying that the target was Tarzan. Monica was blindsided in a 5-2 vote.
The Fall of Colton Cumbie
During the next episode Thanks For The Souvenir, Colton had fallen ill, developing pains in his abdomen, severe dehydration, along with constant vomiting. It was determined by the Medical team that Colton was suffering from acute apendicitis and had to be removed from the game for surgery. With their leader gone, Jonas quickly attempted to take the reins as the new Misfit leader, targeting Colton's former ally Alicia.