Secrets and Lies and an Idol Surprise

Secrets and Lies and an Idol Surprise
Episode Information
Version	United States
Season	Guatemala
Episode Number	9/15 (162)
Original Release	November 10, 2005
Viewership (in Millions)	18.98
Ratings/Share (18-49)	6.9/19
Episode Chronology
Previous	"The Hidden Immunity Idol"
Next	"Eating and Sleeping with the Enemy"
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Secrets and Lies and an Idol Surprise is the ninth episode of Survivor: Guatemala.

Story

Night 21

Xhakúm return from Tribal Council, and Bobby Jon Drinkard and Jamie Newton, to nobody's surprise, are arguing once again over what happened at Tribal Council. Bobby Jon speaks in confessional about how classless Jamie has been, and how badly he wants Jamie out of the game. Judd Sergeant and Rafe Judkins do their best to calm the situation down, and eventually it ends in a handshake and a truce.

Day 22

When the sun rises, Lydia Morales has prepared breakfast, and Stephenie LaGrossa talks with her alliance about focusing the vote on either Bobby Jon, Gary Hogeboom, or Danni Boatwright, with Judd stating that if the tables were turned, it'd be the same scenario playing out. Gary, in his confessional, recalls a time in the NFL when he and the Dallas Cowboys were 20 points down against the Detroit Lions, but came back and helped his team win the game, and he feels this situation in Survivor is just as crucial.

The Reward Challenge is about to begin, and Jeff Probst calls everyone in. The challenge today is a test of proficiency with an ancient Mayan weapon: the atlatl. Each castaway will throw an arrow using the atlatl at a target, and the closest to the pole in the center wins Reward, as well as a clue to the Hidden Immunity Idol. Judd launches a very good arrow to begin the challenge, and no one else could get closer than the 7 ft mark Judd made, winning steak and lobster and the clue. Jamie does show some heart for his previous actions, and volunteers to take the last place reward. The tribe then all go to a makeshift Guatemalan eatery, where they enjoy the various meals they each won. Gary jokingly stares at Judd as Judd eats, and Judd cracks a smile and says that Gary's killin' him.

The tribe return to camp at night, with Judd completely inebriated. Bobby Jon finds a decently sized felled tree, and although Judd tries to help lift it he ends up falling down. They do eventually bring it back to their campsite and the tribe go to sleep.

Day 23

The sun rises with Bobby Jon collecting firewood, and Judd realizes he threw up on a corner of the shelter. He goes to Stephenie and shows her his clue, but Stephenie tells him not to show it to her in front of anyone. Judd reads the clue, and he learns that the Hidden Immunity Idol is not buried, nor is it on the ground, meaning that it could be in a tree. Judd does, however, go to the other tribe members and informs them of what he's read, though he doesn't want to give the clue away. However, he tells them that the idol IS on the ground, which contradicts what Judd knows about where the idol is. Judd gives a confessional while he smokes the clue like a cigar after lighting one end of on it on fire.

Day 24

Rafe and Jamie talk about where the idol could possibly be, and they also cut a deal to go to the Final 4 together, each of them taking an alliance partner with them. Rafe, however, talks in confessional about how wary he is with aligning with Jamie. Jamie goes to Gary and tells him that the plan is to vote out Bobby Jon, and Gary makes him swear an oath on his word that it's the case. Even Stephenie is getting a little worried about Jamie and his paranoia.

Tree Mail arrives at camp, and while it talks about the upcoming Immunity Challenge, it also states that the whoever is voted out next will be the first member of the jury. Enclosed with Tree Mail is a scale replica of the challenge, and Gary goes out and tests his balance at one of the narrow pathways of the Mayan pyramid. The tribe goes to the Immunity Challenge, where Jeff explains the rules. Gary has a slight lead to begin, as does Rafe. Gary makes it to the second round, as do Jamie, Rafe, and Stephenie. Rafe and Jamie advance to the final round. Jamie makes a blinding pace on the rope bridge, with Rafe struggling a little but staying close to Jamie's pace. Suddenly, Rafe goes head over heels while trying to keep his balance, causing him to dunk his head into the water and flipping himself over and into the water, drawing laughter from the onlooking tribemates. Jamie then coasts to the end and wins the Immunity Necklace.

The tribe return to camp from the Immunity Challenge, and Stephenie talks in confessional that, although they wished to blindside Jamie, Jamie ended up winning Immunity, and so the plan shifts to one of the old members of Yaxhá, specifically Gary, which she says is the most dangerous of the three to keep around. Gary, however, while stating he's got a 33% chance of going home at Tribal Council, he simply doesn't want to give up hope. Assuming that everyone is deceiving him, he goes off into the woods to look for the idol. Jamie, Judd and Bobby Jon talk a little bit about Tribal Council. He warns them about how dangerous Stephenie is, and in confessional, Bobby Jon talks about how Judd and Jamie told him that they aren't going to vote for him. Rafe and Stephenie talk about how incredible it would be if Gary had found the idol.

	Gary	“	I think it's pretty amazing that Judd told everyone about the clue and that the idol was on the ground, and, uhh, I saw him back there and he was looking in the trees. It's pretty interesting. If it's on the ground, I wonder why he's lookin' in the trees, so there's no doubt in my mind that Judd is lying. I won't be lookin' on the ground.	”

At Tribal Council, Jeff greets the tribe and asks them first about trust. Danni talks about how tough it can be to discern who to trust and who can be trusted. Rafe agrees with Danni. Jeff asks Gary if it's possible to lie in this game without breaking a moral code. Gary answers by saying that each tribe member is different and there's no rule against lying to others in this game. Asked whether he has told any, Gary plainly responds "No." Judd also says he hasn't, at least not yet. Before the vote, Jeff asks Jamie about his Immunity Necklace, and Jamie chooses to keep it. Jeff also tells the tribe that if any of them have found the Hidden Immunity Idol that now is the time to play it if he or she chooses to. Suddenly, Gary stands up after fiddling in his pockets, to which Stephenie immediately exclaims "Oh my God! Gary!" The rest of the tribe congratulate him on finding it as he presents it to Probst. Jeff states that Gary is now also safe from the vote, which Jeff says that it's time to do. With Jamie and Gary both immune from the vote, the plan shifted to an unfortunate target, and Bobby Jon would be voted out, 6-2-1, becoming the first member of the jury.

Challenges

• Reward
• Immunity

Challenge: Atlatl
Each person will use an atlatl to throw a spear towards a target. The goal is to get the closest to the center of the target.
Reward: Food at a lodge. Each castaway will receive a different meal depending on their placement in the challenge.
Additional Stipulation: The first-place finisher also receives a clue to the Hidden Immunity Idol.
Winner: Judd Sergeant

Reward Challenge: Atlatl
Item	Winner	Finish
Steak & lobster, dessert, and open bar Judd was allowed to share his meal with up to two tribemates. Judd chose Bobby Jon and Stephenie.	Judd	1st
Chicken & vegetables and wine	Cindy	2nd
Spaghetti bolognese and wine	Danni	3rd
Burger and beer	Stephenie	4th
Slice of pizza and cola	Gary	5th
Ham & cheese sandwich and milk	Rafe	6th
Baked potato and water with lemon	Bobby Jon	7th
Grilled fish and water	Lydia	8th
Ramon nuts and boiled lake water	Jamie	9th1

^1 Jamie originally placed 4th in the challenge, but volunteered to go to the end of the line to allow all his tribemates to each move up one position.

Challenge: Bridge It
The castaways will make their way across a balance beam and untie two wooden planks. The first four contestants to make it successfully across move on to round two. In round two, the remaining castaways will use the wooden planks to make their way across a knotted rope bridge. The first two to finish make it to the final round. In the final round, the two remaining castaways will navigate through a two-line balance bridge. The first person to make it across wins immunity.
Winner: Jamie Newton

Tribal Council

Tribal Council 10: Xhakúm
Voted Against	Voter
Bobby Jon (6 votes)	Cindy, Jamie, Judd, Lydia, Rafe, Stephenie
Stephenie (2 votes)	Bobby Jon, Danni
Cindy (1 vote)	Gary
Gary (used Hidden Immunity Idol)	Immune
VOTED OUT: Bobby Jon Drinkard

Voting Confessionals

Judd “ (voting against Bobby Jon) Bobby Jon, man, I love you, kid, and I didn't wanna do this to 'ya, but I gotta stick to my, uh, alliance that I am with the six. Um, I love you, kid. ” Cindy “ (voting against Bobby Jon) This vote's just all about the strategy. Gary found the Immunity Idol, so I guess it's just the way it... the way fate fell tonight, so really sorry about it. It's been awesome playing the game with 'ya. ” Bobby Jon “ (voting against Stephenie) You're just starting to take control of the game, and, you know, I don't know how long it's gonna last, but better now than never, I guess. ” Stephenie “ (voting against Bobby Jon) Um, I'm glad that you made the jury. If you're the one that goes tonight... and, um, I'm just sticking to our plan, but I could be wrong. If it's not you, congrats. ” Gary “ (voting against Cindy) Cindy, I thought you blew it when you voted for Brandon, uh, so I gotta take a vote for 'ya. ” Danni “ (voting against Stephenie) I know you'll forgive me for this tonight, because you're in a safe position. ” Jamie “ (voting against Bobby Jon) I'm glad we made up before you left. Wow. Um, go back to Alabama with your head raised high, buddy. Sorry. ” Lydia “ (voting against Bobby Jon) You're truly an inspiration to me. You're a hard worker, a kind, young man, who has a bright future. I've learned so much from you. I enjoy our talks, and, um, you know, I hope you go far in the future. You're a great man. I'm very happy to have known you. ” Rafe “ (voting against Bobby Jon) Bobby Jon, you're a great guy. I wasn't expecting to make this vote tonight, but, um, that's what happens in this game. So, good luck to you. ”

Final Words

	Bobby Jon	“	I was very surprised about the outcome tonight. I had no clue that Gary was going to pull out the Immunity Idol and he did. I mean, I wanted to win the game, but everything happens for a reason and the good Lord didn't want me to win. You know, I learned a lot about myself and communicating with people this time. And I got the chance to do something, it's just a remarkable and amazing and amazing adventure.	”

Still in the Running

Jim 18th	Morgan 17th	Brianna 16th	Brooke 15th	Blake 14th	Margaret 13th	Brian 12th	Amy 11th	Brandon 10th
Bobby Jon 9th	Cindy Xhakúm	Danni Xhakúm	Gary Xhakúm	Jamie Xhakúm	Judd Xhakúm	Lydia Xhakúm	Rafe Xhakúm	Stephenie Xhakúm

Trivia

• This episode marked the first usage of a Hidden Immunity Idol.
• This marks the first time that Bobby Jon Drinkard was voted out. In Survivor: Palau, he was eliminated by losing a fire-making tiebreaker.
  • Bobby Jon lasted three days longer than his previous performance.
• As of this episode, Stephenie LaGrossa has now voted out every other member of Ulong successfully.
• This is the only Tribal Council of the season where more than two people received votes.