Why Would You Trust Me?

Why Would You Trust Me?
Episode Information
Version	United States
Season	Cook Islands
Episode Number	11/16 (196)
Original Release	November 23, 2006
Viewership (in Millions)	12.67
Ratings/Share (18-49)	4.3/13
Episode Chronology
Previous	"People That You Like Want to See You Suffer"
Next	"You're a Rat..."
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Why Would You Trust Me? is the eleventh episode of Survivor: Cook Islands.

Story

“	When the Raro tribe of five merges with the Aitu tribe of four, Yul realizes he needs to sway one of the old Raro tribe members to join his underdog Aitu alliance. To do so, he decides to reveal his possession of the hidden Immunity Idol to a few select tribemates. Will the castaways stay true to their alliances or will this news stir up the game? Also, one castaway considers betraying their alliance at Tribal Council, but worries that this decision will cause drama back at camp.	”
—Episode Synopsis

Challenges

Immunity Challenge: Get a Grip
The nine castaways must hang on to a pole for as long as possible using grooves in the pole and rope coils around it to help. When they're on the ground, they're out of the challenge. The last one left wins.
Winner: Ozzy Lusth

Tribal Council

Tribal Council 11: Aitutonga
Voted Against	Voter
Nate (5 votes)	Becky, Jonathan, Ozzy, Sundra, Yul
Yul (4 votes)	Adam, Candice, Nate, Parvati
VOTED OUT: Nate Gonzalez

Voting Confessionals

No voting confessionals were aired.

	Sundra	“	(voting against Nate) Nate, it's nothing personal, just strategy.	”

	Becky	“	(voting against Nate) It's nothing personal, just part of strategy to get Aitu to the final four.	”

	Yul	“	(voting against Nate) Nate, You seem honestly like a great guy, and I wish I had gotten to know you better and that we weren't on separate tribes. I'd still like to get to know you. This is purely a strategic vote. I don't know how it's going to go down tonight, but best of luck to you, and I hope to get to know your friendship outside of this game.	”

	Adam	“	(voting against Yul) You're a stand-up guy with a lot of integrity, but you're also a threat.	”

	Ozzy	“	(voting against Nate) I hope your plan works, man. I don't know how anyone else is voting, but... sorry if it's you.	”

	Nate	“	(voting against Yul) This is nothing personal, but you control your tribe too much. Peace out, brother.	”

	Parvati	“	(voting against Yul) You are just too smart and too strong. It's a lethal combination.	”

	Candice	“	(voting against Yul) Yul, this vote is strategic, but I also don't think you should hide behind the idea that you haven't lied in this game. You have, and I know it and you know it.	”

	Jonathan	“	(voting against Nate) This was never my intention, but Yul presented me with the Immunity Idol and said, if I didn't vote with them, that it would be me going home tonight, that they'd all vote for me. My alliance is more with Adam, and Candice, and Parvati. I couldn't go home tonight. I hope you understand.	”

Final Words

	Nate	“	It hurts to leave this early in the game, Jonathan, kiss my ass. You are a dirty, stanky, whack fruitcake who sold me out and sold out our tribe when we brought you in, you trading bastard. So kiss my ass, Jonathan. Other than that, everyone I love, but that's how it's gotta be in this world.	”

Still in the Running

Sekou 20th	Billy 19th	Cecilia 18th	J.P. 17th	Stephannie 16th	Cao Boi 15th	Cristina 14th	Jessica 13th	Brad 12th	Rebecca 11th
Jenny 10th	Nate 9th	Adam Aitutonga	Becky Aitutonga	Candice Aitutonga	Jonathan Aitutonga	Ozzy Aitutonga	Parvati Aitutonga	Sundra Aitutonga	Yul Aitutonga

Trivia

• After Nate's elimination, Sundra is the last remaining member of the former Manihiki tribe.