The Twist

"The Twist" 	"The Twist"
 	
Season 	Survivor: Africa
Episode Number 	5/13 (031)
First Broadcast 	March 16, 2015
Episode Chronology	Episode Chronology
Previous 	Throwing In The Towel
Next 	Times Are Changing
The Twist is the fifth episode of Survivor: Africa. 
==Story==
===Day 12 (Night)===
The Samburu tribe return to camp after a shocking tribal council where Phoebe became the first person to ever officially quit the game. Briallen, relieved to have survived the tribal council against all odds, immediately goes off alone to one side, not wanting to talk to her tribe mates, knowing that had Phoebe not quit she'd have gone home. 
The Samburu tribe all head to sleep, with no one talking to Briallen, not quite sure as to what they should be saying to her.
===Day 13===
===Boran===
The Boran tribe awakens to an unusual tree mail, which informs them that they must send three of their members to the drop off point (the same point they arrived at on day one). The mail simply states that these three members will go on a "quest". Kris immediately volunteers himself, excited at the prospect of going on any form of quest. The group then discuss which members they feel should join Kris. Don and Abbas opt themselves out, as both wish to stay and finish their work on the tribes perimeter. Soledad is then selected to join Kris, as the group feel that their "leader" should be present on this journey, much to the annoyance of Phillis, who views herself as more of a leader. The tribe then vote between Mary, Marsha and Phillis, with Mary gaining the most votes to join the three on the quest. 
Kris, Soledad and Mary head off, using their map to reach their intended destination.
===Samburu===
The Samburu tribe awakens to an unusual tree mail, which informs them that they must send three of their members to the drop off point (the same point they arrived at on day one). The mail simply states that these three members will go on a "quest". No one immediately volunteers for the tribe, with everyone somewhat weary as to what it could mean. After several minutes of debating, the tribe agree to send David, who has become the de-facto leader since Renato's elimination. Luigino and Ingrid are then selected as the next two members, both of whom seemed more eager then Briallen (who is showing little interest in tribe activities) and Adela (who wished to stay behind to try and form a closer bond with outsider Briallen). 
The three head off, using their map to reach their intended location.
===The Twist===
The six contestants selected to go on the quest arrive at the drop off point where Jeff is waiting for them. The six look at one another, somewhat apprehensive as to what is about to occur. Jeff welcomes the contestants, before explaining what is about to occur.
New Boran Tribe 	New Boran Tribe 	New Boran Tribe 	New Boran Tribe 	New Boran Tribe 	New Boran Tribe 	New Boran Tribe 	New Boran Tribe
Abbas 	Don 	Marsha 	Phillis 	David 	Ingrid 	Luigino 	
New Samburu Tribe	New Samburu Tribe	New Samburu Tribe	New Samburu Tribe	New Samburu Tribe	New Samburu Tribe	New Samburu Tribe	New Samburu Tribe
Adela 	Briallen 	Kris 	Mary 	Soledad 	 	 	
===Boran===
Abbas, Don, Marsha and Phillis sit at camp awaiting the return of their three missing tribe members. Don sees three individuals in the distance, assuming it is the returning players, he informs the group of their return. However, as the three get closer it becomes clear that it is not the three they expected.
The group all sit together to discuss the change in the game, whilst going through introductions. The three ex-Samburu members are clearly all uncomfortable with the change in game, particularly David, who feels as though he is the biggest target of the three that were swapped. Phillis and Don both grill the new arrivals, trying to gather as much information on Samburu as possible. Ingrid unintentionally reveals a lot about the tribes past, talking about the problems with Briallen, Phoebe and Roland, also revealing that Luigino has votes against him. 
The tribe continue spending their day getting to know the new members, with Phillis realizing the positives that have come from the swap.
===Samburu===
Adela and Briallen sit talking together, with Adela hoping to make Briallen feel more included in the tribe dynamics, preventing her from potentially flipping if they reach a merge. However, the conversation is interrupted by the arrival of three new members.
The group begin discussing the tribe swap, with both Adela and Briallen desperate to know what has occurred, finding out that their old three members have now joined Boran, and that Kris, Soledad and Mary will be permanent members of their tribe. Briallen seems to get along with the new tribe members, joking that she thought they were coming to raid their camp. 
Adela sits back and observes the situation, feeling immediately on the outs with the new tribe, realizing that Briallen will use the opportunity to work her way into a new tribe. Soledad quickly asserts herself as the leader once again, grooming Briallen and speaking on behalf of the Boran tribe.
===Day 14===
Challenge: Get Your GoatForty goats are in a pen. Twenty are marked with the Samburu red and twenty with Boran yellow. The first tribe to get their twenty goats from the starting pen into their destination pens, one hundred yards away, wins.
Reward: Three egg-laying chickens and a rooster
Winner: Boran
Reward Challenge: Get Your Goat	Reward Challenge: Get Your Goat	Reward Challenge: Get Your Goat	Reward Challenge: Get Your Goat	Reward Challenge: Get Your Goat
Result 	Tribe 	Goat Headers 	Gate Keeper 	Sit Outs
Won 	Boran 	Abbas, David, Marsha, Phillis 	Ingrid 	Don, Luigino
Lost 	Samburu 	Adela, Briallen, Kris, Soledad 	Mary 	
===Boran===
The Boran tribe returns to camp having just won the reward challenge, earning themselves three egg laying hens. Abbas and David lay the hens down once arriving back at camp, before the group take a vote as to what the fate of the hens should be.
After returning from the reward, the Boran tribe begin to work on their camp, making sure they have enough firewood and water to keep them going throughout the next few days. However, the old Samburu members appear to be lacking in their contributions, all sitting around as opposed to pulling their weight, much to the annoyance of Don.
Phillis stops working and walks over to the old Samburu members, asking why the three of them feel they can sit around whilst there is work to be done. Phillis' tone comes across as aggressive, causing Abbas to look away in horror.
David, Luigino and Ingrid get to work around the camp, pitching in as much as possible, pleasing the old Boran members.
===Samburu===
The Samburu tribe returns to camp having just lost the reward challenge, losing out on the egg laying hens. The now demoralized tribe sits around the burnt out fire pit, all discussing what they'd have done with eggs and chicken had they won. Kris begins talking about food, to the point that his tribe members become annoyed, with Soledad politely asking that he stops.
The five Samburu members sit together talking for some time, with Mary rubbing Kris' swollen ankle, which hasn't improved over time, casting doubt into her mind over whether he'll be able to be an asset going into the next few challenges. 
The group get to work around the camp, with Kris' hobbling around collecting wood, trying not to look weak in front of his tribe members. The girls all praise Kris, proud of his efforts despite clearly being in pain. After collecting enough firewood, the tribe settle down for the evening, with both Briallen and Adela attempting to grow stronger bonds with the old Boran members, knowing that they are competing between themselves to survive the next tribal council. 
===Day 15===
Challenge: Puzzle of ShieldsBoth tribes will have twenty giant puzzle pieces. First team to complete their puzzle wins.
Winner: Boran
Information (Boran): Abbas, Don, Marsha and Phillis all perform well, solving the puzzle quickly and effectively. Luigino somewhat struggles, unable to work it out for himself, although he contributes well, despite not attempting to take the lead.
Information (Samburu): Adela, Mary and Soledad perform averagely, all struggling to solve the puzzle, but working well enough together to keep the tribe placing pieces down. Briallen and Kris perform poorly, both stepping back, unable to solve the puzzle, ultimately costing the tribe the win.
Immunity Challenge: Puzzle of Shields	Immunity Challenge: Puzzle of Shields	Immunity Challenge: Puzzle of Shields	Immunity Challenge: Puzzle of Shields	Immunity Challenge: Puzzle of Shields
Result 	Tribe 	Participants 	Sit Outs 	
Won 	Boran 	Abbas, Don, Luigino, Marsha, Phillis 	David, Ingrid 	
Lost 	Samburu 	Adela, Briallen, Kris, Mary, Soledad 	 	
===Samburu===
Samburu return to camp having just lost the immunity challenge, all having expected to lose since failing to win the previous reward challenge. Adela and Briallen stand together, both looking somewhat deflated, knowing that they must now scramble to keep themselves in the game. Kris goes to lie down, quickly requesting that Mary informs him of the vote before tribal council, which she promises to do.
Adela and Briallen talk together for some time, both accepting that one of them is going to leave the game. They both agree to let the other have time with Soledad and Mary, giving both of them a fair chance to plead their case as to why they should be kept.
Soledad and Mary sit alone before tribal, ready to head over to Kris with their decision.
At tribal council the tribe discuss their blatant disadvantage against their rivals, who they feel will likely win the next few challenges before the merge unless luck in on their side. Briallen and Adela both admit to knowing that their heads are on the chopping block, before being asked to explain their plea's to Jeff, who is interested in knowing why they both feel the other should go over them. After a brief discussion, Jeff selects Adela to start the voting, feeling as though any further discussion will only be futile, as the old Boran members admit to having made a decision. As the votes come in, Briallen and Adela hold hands, wishing each other luck. In the end, the Boran members select strength and strategy over the safe option, ousting Briallen from the game in a 4-1 vote. Briallen hugs Adela goodbye, before wishing the tribe luck, clearly holding back tears as Jeff snuffs her torch. The remaining four Samburu members head back to camp, all hopeful that they will overcome the odds, winning the next immunity challenge.
==Tribal Council==
Tribal Council 5:Samburu	Tribal Council 5:Samburu 	 	
VotedAgainst 	Voter 	 	
Briallen (4 votes) 	Adela, Kris, Mary & Soledad	 	
Adela (1 vote) 	Briallen 	 	
VOTED OFF:Briallen 	VOTED OFF:Briallen 	VOTED OFF:Briallen	VOTED OFF:Briallen
===Voting Confessionals===
===Final Words===
===Still In The Running===
Boran 	Boran 	Boran 	Boran 	Boran 	Boran 	Boran 	Boran
Abbas 	Don 	Kris 	Marsha 	Mary 	Neville	Phillis	Soledad
Samburu	Samburu 	Samburu	Samburu	Samburu	Samburu	Samburu	Samburu
Adela 	Briallen	David 	Ingrid 	Luigino	Phoebe 	Renato 	Roland