New Game, Same Game

"New Game, Same Game"	"New Game, Same Game"
 	
Season 	Survivor: All-Stars
Episode Number 	8/13 (100)
First Broadcast 	March 22, 2020
Episode Chronology 	Episode Chronology
Previous 	Sacrificed
Next 	Mental Warfare
New Game, Same Game is the eighth episode of Survivor: All-Stars. It is also the one hundredth episode of James Ben Linus' Survivor Fanfic.
==Story==
===Day 21 (Night)===
The Chapera tribe return to camp having just blindsided Holly from the game, with the new deal between Ben, Danni, Isaiah and Teddy giving them hope (that along with Adela and William) they will be able to control the remainder of the game.
All four of us made a risky decision tonight to vote out Holly. I have more to lose on this than anyone, because Holly was going to be loyal to the Chapera alliance. But, she raised the best point anyone's raised all game... that we were the minority and Saboga had the power. I have to suck up to the girl who voted me out last time... but, if it works out then it'll be hailed as the best roll of the dice in Survivor. I just pray that Danni and Teddy hold up their end of the bargain.	Ben
All four of us made a risky decision tonight to vote out Holly. I have more to lose on this than anyone, because Holly was going to be loyal to the Chapera alliance. But, she raised the best point anyone's raised all game... that we were the minority and Saboga had the power. I have to suck up to the girl who voted me out last time... but, if it works out then it'll be hailed as the best roll of the dice in Survivor. I just pray that Danni and Teddy hold up their end of the bargain.	
Making the deal with Ben and Isaiah... doesn't mean that I'm going to stick with them both. I don't know what I'm going to do yet. I don't trust Ben still, and I know how hard he plays this game. He might have had the worst track record coming into this game, but he wasn't the worst player! This guy was twenty years old and running our whole tribe back in Borneo. He's running the group here now, and he's improved massively. Danni, William and myself really hold all the power going forward. Mogo Mogo want to vote out Chapera... Chapera want to vote out Mogo Mogo. Somehow, nobody is looking at us... and we've told both sides that we're working with them (laughs). Somebody's going to be mad when their torch goes out very soon.	Teddy
Making the deal with Ben and Isaiah... doesn't mean that I'm going to stick with them both. I don't know what I'm going to do yet. I don't trust Ben still, and I know how hard he plays this game. He might have had the worst track record coming into this game, but he wasn't the worst player! This guy was twenty years old and running our whole tribe back in Borneo. He's running the group here now, and he's improved massively. Danni, William and myself really hold all the power going forward. Mogo Mogo want to vote out Chapera... Chapera want to vote out Mogo Mogo. Somehow, nobody is looking at us... and we've told both sides that we're working with them (laughs). Somebody's going to be mad when their torch goes out very soon.	
===Day 22===
===Chapera===
Danni and Teddy sit together on the beach looking out at the water, discussing whether or not they believe a merge will finally arrive. They note that if they're remaining as two tribes and are unable to win the next immunity challenge, that they will almost certainly be forced to go to rocks after a deadlock tie.
The loyalty between myself and Danni is incredibly strong. We know moving forward we can't turn on each other just to make it a few more days, because there's no point playing this game without someone you can trust. I'd hate to bring my game to an end through a random draw, but if it happens it happens. Ben and Isaiah would go to rocks too, which isn't ideal.	Teddy
The loyalty between myself and Danni is incredibly strong. We know moving forward we can't turn on each other just to make it a few more days, because there's no point playing this game without someone you can trust. I'd hate to bring my game to an end through a random draw, but if it happens it happens. Ben and Isaiah would go to rocks too, which isn't ideal.	
I've had the worst luck when it came to tribe swaps out of everyone on this season. I've had to give my word to Mogo Mogo that I'd stick with them if they saved me. Then I had to give my word to Chapera that they'd have my support if they kept me... and then I've got my genuine loyalty to Teddy and William as the original Saboga tribe. Everybody thinks they've got me on their side and now I'm betraying someone. The two people I've had the least connection with are Adela... and Sheamus only because he tried to vote me out the night Reniero went home. It'll be easier voting one of those two out at a merge... but I'll be labelled a traitor again no matter what. All-Stars is a new game... but I feel like I've been forced to play the same game that lost me Survivor the first time (sighs).	Danni
I've had the worst luck when it came to tribe swaps out of everyone on this season. I've had to give my word to Mogo Mogo that I'd stick with them if they saved me. Then I had to give my word to Chapera that they'd have my support if they kept me... and then I've got my genuine loyalty to Teddy and William as the original Saboga tribe. Everybody thinks they've got me on their side and now I'm betraying someone. The two people I've had the least connection with are Adela... and Sheamus only because he tried to vote me out the night Reniero went home. It'll be easier voting one of those two out at a merge... but I'll be labelled a traitor again no matter what. All-Stars is a new game... but I feel like I've been forced to play the same game that lost me Survivor the first time (sighs).	
===Mogo Mogo===
The tribe spend the morning speculating as to who they believe has been voted out of the Chapera tribe. The general consensus seems to be that Danni is the likely candidate, but others note that Ben or Isaiah may have been "turned on" by Holly, who is widely known to be at the bottom of her alliance.
If Danni has been voted out I think I'll just laugh in disbelief. It'll be all for nothing that Mina and Abbas betrayed one of our own to keep her in the game, only to lose her three days later. I hope that Ben or Isaiah have gone, solely because I don't want anybody from the Chapera tribe taking control just before a merge. If we have another tribal council, then it might be worth losing just to get rid of Adela because all she'll ever be in this game is a number against my alliance.	Sheamus
If Danni has been voted out I think I'll just laugh in disbelief. It'll be all for nothing that Mina and Abbas betrayed one of our own to keep her in the game, only to lose her three days later. I hope that Ben or Isaiah have gone, solely because I don't want anybody from the Chapera tribe taking control just before a merge. If we have another tribal council, then it might be worth losing just to get rid of Adela because all she'll ever be in this game is a number against my alliance.	
It's incredibly awkward still for me at Mogo Mogo. I'm at the bottom of this tribe, and I need a merge to save me. It's not nice having all my allies be stuck on another tribe, and not knowing if they're still here. I'd like to think that Ben, Isaiah and Holly stuck together, but I know Holly was the bottom of our tribe... and surely she knew it too. If she did then it's plausible that she joined up with Danni and Teddy, and that Ben or Isaiah aren't here anymore. If Ben is gone... it'll be awful. He's my closest ally and a really powerful strategic mind... it's invaluable having a partner like that to work alongside you in a season as competitive as this.	Adela
It's incredibly awkward still for me at Mogo Mogo. I'm at the bottom of this tribe, and I need a merge to save me. It's not nice having all my allies be stuck on another tribe, and not knowing if they're still here. I'd like to think that Ben, Isaiah and Holly stuck together, but I know Holly was the bottom of our tribe... and surely she knew it too. If she did then it's plausible that she joined up with Danni and Teddy, and that Ben or Isaiah aren't here anymore. If Ben is gone... it'll be awful. He's my closest ally and a really powerful strategic mind... it's invaluable having a partner like that to work alongside you in a season as competitive as this.	
===Reward Challenge===
Challenge: Rock Bottom
The nine castaways are playing individually instead of as two teams. They have to dive down to retrieve a pot. The player without a pot is eliminated. After three rounds, they are diving for a heavy crate in the final, and must take it to shore. Two players are booted in each of three preliminary rounds.
Reward: Overnight resort stay
Information: During round 1, Danni and William are eliminated. During round 2, Isaiah and Teddy are eliminated, after Teddy willingly lets Mina take the final pot, not wanting to fight a woman for it. During round 3, Mina and Sheamus are eliminated. For the final round, Adela struggles physically to move the heavy crate, with Abbas and Ben ultimately racing one another for the win. In the end, Ben surprises everyone by outperforming Abbas and winning the individual reward.
Winner: Ben (shared with Danni and Teddy)
===Chapera===
Isaiah returns to camp having been left out of the reward by his closest ally Ben, now knowing he'll spend the evening at camp alone.
I'm pissed. I'm so, so pissed. I don't know what the hell Ben was thinkin' leaving me here on my own, taking everyone away. I thought he and I were tight, and I just don't know what this is about. He's playing the game, and I get it. But, you don't do your boy like this. You don't leave me at the camp on my own. I don't care how he tries to justify this s**t.	Isaiah
I'm pissed. I'm so, so pissed. I don't know what the hell Ben was thinkin' leaving me here on my own, taking everyone away. I thought he and I were tight, and I just don't know what this is about. He's playing the game, and I get it. But, you don't do your boy like this. You don't leave me at the camp on my own. I don't care how he tries to justify this s**t.	
Isaiah strops around the camp, kicking sticks and throwing rocks in annoyance, cursing under his breath as he does so. He then writes large hate messages in the sand, laughing at his work once it's finished. He then spends the evening eating raw coconut, having failed to prepare any other food during his meltdown.
I hope they have a s**t time, dog. He wants to snake me like this then go for it. He doesn't think I'll take this personal? How am I not going to take this personal? Condemning me to stay here on my own. I'll not forget this next time we gotta vote, and I know that Ben values sucking up to these new friends more than he wants to look after his old ones... the guy who's had his back for three weeks. What goes around comes around. I'll teach him that. Stupid ass...	Isaiah
I hope they have a s**t time, dog. He wants to snake me like this then go for it. He doesn't think I'll take this personal? How am I not going to take this personal? Condemning me to stay here on my own. I'll not forget this next time we gotta vote, and I know that Ben values sucking up to these new friends more than he wants to look after his old ones... the guy who's had his back for three weeks. What goes around comes around. I'll teach him that. Stupid ass...	
===Mogo Mogo===
The tribe return to camp, having been unsuccessful in the reward despite its individual nature. All five mull over the news that Holly was the latest person voted out of the game, wondering what it means for the dynamics of the new tribe.
Seeing Ben and Isaiah both standing on the mat at the reward was comforting. More than comforting, actually. I'm a little surprised that Holly was the one voted out, and I know I could sit here and go around in circles in my own mind wondering what happened, what deals were made and why Danni wasn't easily voted out... but, I'd like to think that Ben and Isaiah both knew what they were doing and took part in this to help the three of us. It could be something completely different and now I'm out of the only alliance I knew... that's not so much of a comforting thought.	Adela
Seeing Ben and Isaiah both standing on the mat at the reward was comforting. More than comforting, actually. I'm a little surprised that Holly was the one voted out, and I know I could sit here and go around in circles in my own mind wondering what happened, what deals were made and why Danni wasn't easily voted out... but, I'd like to think that Ben and Isaiah both knew what they were doing and took part in this to help the three of us. It could be something completely different and now I'm out of the only alliance I knew... that's not so much of a comforting thought.	
Mina and Abbas both privately celebrated seeing Danni standing there this morning at the reward. I suppose I should too... considering we're 'aligned'. But, the question is why. Why is she still here? The odds of her having made a new deal with people on Chapera aren't small, and we need to recognise that. It's a disaster because they've put all our lives in her hands... and if she's switched sides that's it. We're finished. I know if I keep saying this to my alliance they'll call me paranoid... as usual. But, it's not paranoia when there's so much at stake. Things could've been so much more secure if we'd kept Reniero... I still believe that.	Sheamus
Mina and Abbas both privately celebrated seeing Danni standing there this morning at the reward. I suppose I should too... considering we're 'aligned'. But, the question is why. Why is she still here? The odds of her having made a new deal with people on Chapera aren't small, and we need to recognise that. It's a disaster because they've put all our lives in her hands... and if she's switched sides that's it. We're finished. I know if I keep saying this to my alliance they'll call me paranoid... as usual. But, it's not paranoia when there's so much at stake. Things could've been so much more secure if we'd kept Reniero... I still believe that.	
Later on in the afternoon, Mina and William go off for another private walk, hoping to speak through their thoughts on the Chapera dynamics after Holly's surprise elimination.
Danni and Teddy obviously have some sort of plan in place that got them through last night. Lord, I want to be in on whatever they've got going on, because they're the two I really trust in this game. I love Mina... Abbas... all these people... but, if Danni and Teddy want to ride with Ben and Isaiah then that's who I'm riding with. I pray that all three of us are around to actually manifest something... a merge feels long overdue.	William
Danni and Teddy obviously have some sort of plan in place that got them through last night. Lord, I want to be in on whatever they've got going on, because they're the two I really trust in this game. I love Mina... Abbas... all these people... but, if Danni and Teddy want to ride with Ben and Isaiah then that's who I'm riding with. I pray that all three of us are around to actually manifest something... a merge feels long overdue.	
Initially I wasn't preoccupied with thoughts over how Danni made it through the last tribal council. I had expected her or Teddy to leave... they didn't, and I was pleased. But, when I spoke with William his elusiveness really didn't sit well with me. This is somebody who I've recently bonded with, and ultimately we agreed that should we lose the last challenge that Adela would go home. It was the same deal we offered Danni in exchange for an alliance between Mogo Mogo and Saboga. He's giving me these unnerving answers about who might be played... and I don't know if he was intentionally keeping me on my toes or if he's letting slip that he and Danni are nothing more than opportunists. (sighs) I'm now more concerned than ever that our grand plan to vote out Chapera members won't see the light of day.	Mina
Initially I wasn't preoccupied with thoughts over how Danni made it through the last tribal council. I had expected her or Teddy to leave... they didn't, and I was pleased. But, when I spoke with William his elusiveness really didn't sit well with me. This is somebody who I've recently bonded with, and ultimately we agreed that should we lose the last challenge that Adela would go home. It was the same deal we offered Danni in exchange for an alliance between Mogo Mogo and Saboga. He's giving me these unnerving answers about who might be played... and I don't know if he was intentionally keeping me on my toes or if he's letting slip that he and Danni are nothing more than opportunists. (sighs) I'm now more concerned than ever that our grand plan to vote out Chapera members won't see the light of day.	
===Reward===
Ben, Danni and Teddy are transported to the Panamanian spa where they'll be staying overnight, undergoing an array of luxury treatments, alongside a four dish spread.
Ben picking me for the reward did take me off-guard. I'd honestly expected him to pick Adela and Isaiah, who are his closest allies in the game. It's obvious why he'd take me and Danni instead... he's trying to butter us up. I'm not complaining though. The treatments... the food... the fact we had a bed each... he can have my vote today, tomorrow, next Tuesday.	Teddy
Ben picking me for the reward did take me off-guard. I'd honestly expected him to pick Adela and Isaiah, who are his closest allies in the game. It's obvious why he'd take me and Danni instead... he's trying to butter us up. I'm not complaining though. The treatments... the food... the fact we had a bed each... he can have my vote today, tomorrow, next Tuesday.	
The three finish up their treatments, coming to rest around a table whilst each donning a white robe. Ben comes clean to the pair during their meal, stating that he chose them both to join him to prove how genuine his commitment to their new alliance is.
Taking Danni and Teddy is the clearest strategic decision I could've made. I was half-tempted to bring William, but I felt it best to directly pay back the two people I worked with last night for the first time. I'm sure that Isaiah and Adela both know why I did this... and they'll know it's for the betterment of our alliance. At least, I'll need to let Adela in on all that... I just hope that we've got an opportunity to do that soon before anybody else is voted out.	Ben
Taking Danni and Teddy is the clearest strategic decision I could've made. I was half-tempted to bring William, but I felt it best to directly pay back the two people I worked with last night for the first time. I'm sure that Isaiah and Adela both know why I did this... and they'll know it's for the betterment of our alliance. At least, I'll need to let Adela in on all that... I just hope that we've got an opportunity to do that soon before anybody else is voted out.	
Ben bringing me on this reward will send alarm bells for Mina, Sheamus and Abbas... who think I'm joining Mogo Mogo along with Teddy and William. I can't hide my position now being between both sides. I'm going to be questioned on it if we merge and I have to own it. I do believe Ben is sincere about our final six deal, and his decision today makes it harder for me to go against that. I'm almost tempted to delegate any decisions to Teddy and William... because I don't know if I can carry the entire weight of betrayal on my own.	Danni
Ben bringing me on this reward will send alarm bells for Mina, Sheamus and Abbas... who think I'm joining Mogo Mogo along with Teddy and William. I can't hide my position now being between both sides. I'm going to be questioned on it if we merge and I have to own it. I do believe Ben is sincere about our final six deal, and his decision today makes it harder for me to go against that. I'm almost tempted to delegate any decisions to Teddy and William... because I don't know if I can carry the entire weight of betrayal on my own.	
The reward itself will be what's pivotal in bringing about the success of this six person alliance. It's crazy to think a night at a spa could determine who wins the million dollars this time around... or more importantly who doesn't. Do I trust Danni and Teddy? No. I think they're both cunning players. Scratch that. I know they're both cunning players. I've been the victim of one of them... and the other went on to outperform us all. If I get an inclination that the six isn't going to work, I won't hesitate to backtrack and send either of them out the game. I'm not taking any chances this time.	Ben
The reward itself will be what's pivotal in bringing about the success of this six person alliance. It's crazy to think a night at a spa could determine who wins the million dollars this time around... or more importantly who doesn't. Do I trust Danni and Teddy? No. I think they're both cunning players. Scratch that. I know they're both cunning players. I've been the victim of one of them... and the other went on to outperform us all. If I get an inclination that the six isn't going to work, I won't hesitate to backtrack and send either of them out the game. I'm not taking any chances this time.	
===Day 23===
===Chapera===
Isaiah is laying inside the shelter upon the spa-goers' return to camp. All three greet him politely, but get very little in response. Ben immediately notes that Isaiah is feeling annoyed at having spent the night alone, wanting to rectify the relationship between them.
Isaiah is in a foul mood because I didn't bring him to a spa. I don't think it's because he's a secret fan of facials... but because he just doesn't like not being picked. It's pathetic, and I thought that somebody under the guise of an 'All-Star' would have a basic grasp on the strategy behind my decision.	Ben
Isaiah is in a foul mood because I didn't bring him to a spa. I don't think it's because he's a secret fan of facials... but because he just doesn't like not being picked. It's pathetic, and I thought that somebody under the guise of an 'All-Star' would have a basic grasp on the strategy behind my decision.	
Teddy coming back trying to make jokes to me like we're boys... that riles me up. The least any of them could've done was apologise... understand why I was mad. They don't care about me. I see that now clearer than anything. They've made the wrong enemy because I'll go off in this game, and send each of their asses out.	Isaiah
Teddy coming back trying to make jokes to me like we're boys... that riles me up. The least any of them could've done was apologise... understand why I was mad. They don't care about me. I see that now clearer than anything. They've made the wrong enemy because I'll go off in this game, and send each of their asses out.	
===The Merge===
The two tribes arrive at a meeting point, being separated onto their respective mats. Jeff informs them that the game is about to change once again, instructing them all to drop their buffs.
All nine contestants cheer and come together after drawing a brand new blue buff, gland to have all reached the merge for a second time in their Survivor career. Jeff lets the group know that they'll all now be living at Saboga beach where they'll need to start afresh, with all their previous rewards being left at their old camps. However, they are told that they'll be given basic supplies and a fishing spear to give them the ability to catch food.
===Saboga Beach===
Upon arriving at Saboga beach, the contestants are shocked to see how bare it truly is, spreading out to find remnants of the old camp scattered around the beach and jungle entrance.
Making the merge again in Survivor feels surreal. I'd been saying since stepping back into the game that my target was huge, and we've seen almost every winner voted out. Being the first Sole Survivor and saying I'm still here on day twenty-four... I'm going to blow my own horn... I've impressed myself. I don't think I'm going to be the first to go either. Praying I don't live to regret saying that... (laughs)... but, it seems like myself, Danni and William are the three in the middle. I want to protect Abbas as a former winner, because the second you're the last winner around your days are numbered. If I do decide to go with Chapera, then Abbas will be the last Mogo Mogo standing if I can have a say in the order they leave.	Teddy
Making the merge again in Survivor feels surreal. I'd been saying since stepping back into the game that my target was huge, and we've seen almost every winner voted out. Being the first Sole Survivor and saying I'm still here on day twenty-four... I'm going to blow my own horn... I've impressed myself. I don't think I'm going to be the first to go either. Praying I don't live to regret saying that... (laughs)... but, it seems like myself, Danni and William are the three in the middle. I want to protect Abbas as a former winner, because the second you're the last winner around your days are numbered. If I do decide to go with Chapera, then Abbas will be the last Mogo Mogo standing if I can have a say in the order they leave.	
Abbas and Teddy walk together around the camp after arriving, congratulating one another on their impressive accomplishment. Teddy proposes that they watch each others back, which Abbas agrees is the best thing for them. Elsewhere, Mina and Danni work together on painting the tribe flag, trying to think of a name for the newly merged tribe. Nearby, Isaiah, Sheamus, William, Adela and Ben work on building the new shelter.
Watching the interactions when you merge is important. It's something I should've done better back in Borneo before I was the one voted out. You see who's getting along, who's going off for conversations. Analysing the situation is what'll help prepare you to what is going to happen. If it's something that doesn't benefit you, then you've got the head start to change it.	Ben
Watching the interactions when you merge is important. It's something I should've done better back in Borneo before I was the one voted out. You see who's getting along, who's going off for conversations. Analysing the situation is what'll help prepare you to what is going to happen. If it's something that doesn't benefit you, then you've got the head start to change it.	
Adela and Ben go off together during the building of the shelter, hugging when out of sight of the other seven tribe members. Ben fills her in on throwing the challenge, which Adela is extremely grateful for. He goes on to explain the circumstances that led to Holly's elimination, as well as his plans to have a new six person alliance between Chapera-Saboga.
Adela admits that initially she was shocked at not being selected for the reward, before working out the strategy behind the decision. She tells Ben not to hold Isaiah to the same standard as her, as strategic thinking isn't his forte.
Later on, the tribe finish up on building their shelter, with Isaiah and Sheamus working together on the finishing touches. As they lay palm fronds down as roofing, Sheamus whispers to Isaiah, wanting to see whether his friendship with Isaiah will be of use now they've merged.
Sheamus is a great friend. We've stayed tight since we both got played in The Amazon, and having him back as an ally does give me that good feeling that... I'm... uh... you know, safe. I don't trust Chapera no more... Ben... I know his true colours. I want Teddy gone next, because he's so arrogant for someone that doesn't have much power. Ben can try to play things cool with me all he wants... but he's blown his chances of working with me. That ship has sailed and I hope he's happy with who he's thrown his load in with.	Isaiah
Sheamus is a great friend. We've stayed tight since we both got played in The Amazon, and having him back as an ally does give me that good feeling that... I'm... uh... you know, safe. I don't trust Chapera no more... Ben... I know his true colours. I want Teddy gone next, because he's so arrogant for someone that doesn't have much power. Ben can try to play things cool with me all he wants... but he's blown his chances of working with me. That ship has sailed and I hope he's happy with who he's thrown his load in with.	
As the sun begins to set, Abbas, Mina and Danni sit together on the beach, having momentarily separated themselves from the rest of the tribe. The other six tribe members sit around the new shelter relaxing, taking no notice of the trio.
I've been trying my best to avoid being pulled for too many conversations today. I can't avoid them forever, I just really don't want two days of stress before this first tribal council at the merge... when it could just be a few hours of stress. Picking between Chapera and Mogo Mogo isn't going to be easy, and I want to speak with Teddy and William about who they'd rather play with. I trust Mina and Abbas more as players than I do Ben... but, the person who I think is most likely to try and vote me out is Sheamus. He's done it once already. Abbas and Mina pulled me earlier tonight... and I couldn't just refuse... but I didn't want to keep blowing smoke up their asses.	Danni
I've been trying my best to avoid being pulled for too many conversations today. I can't avoid them forever, I just really don't want two days of stress before this first tribal council at the merge... when it could just be a few hours of stress. Picking between Chapera and Mogo Mogo isn't going to be easy, and I want to speak with Teddy and William about who they'd rather play with. I trust Mina and Abbas more as players than I do Ben... but, the person who I think is most likely to try and vote me out is Sheamus. He's done it once already. Abbas and Mina pulled me earlier tonight... and I couldn't just refuse... but I didn't want to keep blowing smoke up their asses.	
Danni's reasoning was pretty... pathetic. I hate to say it so bluntly, but that's what it was. She and the other Saboga players aren't shying from the fact they're playing the middle, and everyone is making sacrifices to get them. It's gotten to the stage that they're playing all of us! I'm really upset... because if this goes Chapera's way then it was my mistake that brought us here. That'll be a hard thing to accept not only if it ends my own game... but Abbas' or Sheamus'... because I adore both of them. I don't know why we're allowing ourselves to gamble on Saboga siding with us... we could just make it simpler and unite on voting out one of the three Saboga players.	Mina
Danni's reasoning was pretty... pathetic. I hate to say it so bluntly, but that's what it was. She and the other Saboga players aren't shying from the fact they're playing the middle, and everyone is making sacrifices to get them. It's gotten to the stage that they're playing all of us! I'm really upset... because if this goes Chapera's way then it was my mistake that brought us here. That'll be a hard thing to accept not only if it ends my own game... but Abbas' or Sheamus'... because I adore both of them. I don't know why we're allowing ourselves to gamble on Saboga siding with us... we could just make it simpler and unite on voting out one of the three Saboga players.	
===Day 24===
In the early hours of day twenty-four, Adela and Isaiah go off together in order to collect firewood, talking through their feelings over the dissolving Chapera alliance.
Ben and I have spoken about Isaiah, and our concerns over his recent mood towards us. It's all based around the fact he wasn't picked to go on a reward... which really is just pathetic. But, I wasn't picked for the reward also. And because we need Isaiah right now, I thought it would be best to... use our rewardless last few days as a bonding mechanism. My thought was that if I can maintain a relationship with Isaiah, then so can Ben by association... and we won't lose Isaiah over another emotional outburst of his.	Adela
Ben and I have spoken about Isaiah, and our concerns over his recent mood towards us. It's all based around the fact he wasn't picked to go on a reward... which really is just pathetic. But, I wasn't picked for the reward also. And because we need Isaiah right now, I thought it would be best to... use our rewardless last few days as a bonding mechanism. My thought was that if I can maintain a relationship with Isaiah, then so can Ben by association... and we won't lose Isaiah over another emotional outburst of his.	
I was all set on voting for Ben later today... but, Adela is in the same spot as me. I don't want to betray someone like that. It ain't my style. I'm about loyalty to my friends... and she's making me question Sheamus now. I'm not sayin' I'm gonna work with Ben, because I might still write B-E-N on my paper. But, it might be for the best that we vote for someone else... I gotta think what gets me to the end of the game. Not just what will make me feel satisfaction.	Isaiah
I was all set on voting for Ben later today... but, Adela is in the same spot as me. I don't want to betray someone like that. It ain't my style. I'm about loyalty to my friends... and she's making me question Sheamus now. I'm not sayin' I'm gonna work with Ben, because I might still write B-E-N on my paper. But, it might be for the best that we vote for someone else... I gotta think what gets me to the end of the game. Not just what will make me feel satisfaction.	
Back at camp, Mina and William talk about the upcoming vote as they prepare some breakfast for the tribe. William continues giving vague answers as to where his loyalty will be, convincing Mina that the best move for both Mogo Mogo and Chapera may be to vote a Saboga player out, not wanting to sit back and see which side they go with. After serving the food, she goes off to one side with Sheamus, letting him know of her plan.
I've already been voted out of this game twice. I really don't want it to happen a third time. I'm reading the signs that Saboga aren't committing to me and my alliance, and I want to do the only thing that could assure we definitely stay beyond tonight. Danni or William need to leave next, and that's my final decision.	Mina
I've already been voted out of this game twice. I really don't want it to happen a third time. I'm reading the signs that Saboga aren't committing to me and my alliance, and I want to do the only thing that could assure we definitely stay beyond tonight. Danni or William need to leave next, and that's my final decision.	
Abbas reads Tree Mail aloud to camp, letting them know that they'll now face their first individual immunity challenge. Everybody prepares to leave, knowing that in a matter of hours one of their games will come to an end.
Usually winning the first immunity isn't as big of a deal. It's not clear right now whose got the power, or who is going to be in trouble tonight. It means we're all going for that necklace with everything we've got. It'll be a million dollar loss for someone, and that's a really terrifying thought.	Teddy
Usually winning the first immunity isn't as big of a deal. It's not clear right now whose got the power, or who is going to be in trouble tonight. It means we're all going for that necklace with everything we've got. It'll be a million dollar loss for someone, and that's a really terrifying thought.	
===Immunity Challenge===
Challenge: Waiting to Exhale
This is a standard breath-holding contest with separate rounds for men and women, and thus, two immunity winners. In the final, the two finalists from each gender have to race to unclip buoys. This was based off the first individual Immunity Challenge in Survivor history.
Information: For the men, William, Isaiah and Ben are the first three elimination, unable to last more than a minute under the water. Sheamus eventually comes up seconds before Teddy, being the last person eliminated. For the women, Danni is the first to come up, panicking after twenty seconds under the water. In the final round, Teddy is unable to out-swim Abbas, losing the immunity challenge to the Africa Sole Survivor. For the women's final round, Adela storms ahead of Mina, winning the second necklace and safety until the final eight.
Winner: Abbas and Adela
===Chaboga Mogo===
The tribe returns to camp, with both Africa contestants wearing immunity necklaces which guarantee their safety.
Knowing I'll be here at the final eight is great. Three more days on this island is a long time... I just hope that both Mina and Sheamus are able to pull through too... and that we're able to switch the vote onto someone else.	Abbas
Knowing I'll be here at the final eight is great. Three more days on this island is a long time... I just hope that both Mina and Sheamus are able to pull through too... and that we're able to switch the vote onto someone else.	
Soon after returning, Ben speaks with the Saboga members, hoping to find out if they'll be siding with himself, Adela and a still upset Isaiah. Teddy and Danni both assure Ben that they'll be siding with him, beginning a discussion over whether to vote Mina or Sheamus. However, William says he "likes both Mina and Sheamus", continuing to seem uncommitted to either side, much to Ben's annoyance. The Saboga trio then head off into the jungle, and are followed by Adela.
I'm not saying yes to anyone yet because I don't want to fully commit to a side and then go back on my word. They'll use anything you say against them, so until I know exactly where Danni and Teddy are voting... I'm keeping my mouth shut. It's the safest way to play this vote.	William
I'm not saying yes to anyone yet because I don't want to fully commit to a side and then go back on my word. They'll use anything you say against them, so until I know exactly where Danni and Teddy are voting... I'm keeping my mouth shut. It's the safest way to play this vote.	
Ben, Mina and Sheamus sit by the shelter as Abbas and Isaiah walk down the beach together. Mina begins mentioning the blatancy of Saboga's control, which Ben agrees is certainly "a shocking change" considering how bad the tribes start had been.
Ben seems initially surprised by the suggestion, but as the conversation continues slowly comes around to the idea that blindsiding William could be the best move for their games. Mina mentions how William and Danni had both given their words that they'd side with Mogo Mogo, to which Ben confirms that similar promises were also made by Teddy and Danni.
Nobody trusts the Saboga trio because they've promised everyone the world and tonight they're stripping that from someone. William in particular has annoyed all of us because he talks like English is a second language and he's thinking too hard to put together a basic sentence. We can now vote him out... but obviously there's the concern how Teddy and Danni would react, and who they'd side with afterwards. Because this game isn't big enough for three Chapera and three Mogo Mogo for much longer.	Ben
Nobody trusts the Saboga trio because they've promised everyone the world and tonight they're stripping that from someone. William in particular has annoyed all of us because he talks like English is a second language and he's thinking too hard to put together a basic sentence. We can now vote him out... but obviously there's the concern how Teddy and Danni would react, and who they'd side with afterwards. Because this game isn't big enough for three Chapera and three Mogo Mogo for much longer.	
In the jungle, the Saboga trio and Adela talk through the vote, trying to determine who the best vote would be. Adela admits she's leaning towards Mina, believing her to be the strongest player in the Mogo Mogo tribe. Danni however says she'd only be comfortable initially voting for Sheamus, who she says will be a challenge threat moving forward.
Teddy definitely has lent more towards working with Adela, Ben and Isaiah... especially considering Isaiah seems so anti-Chapera right now that we don't see them maintaining a long-lasting alliance. Whereas Mogo Mogo as a three do get along, and if we don't take them one of them out tonight then the chances of the three of them being at the end of the game really are high.	Danni
Teddy definitely has lent more towards working with Adela, Ben and Isaiah... especially considering Isaiah seems so anti-Chapera right now that we don't see them maintaining a long-lasting alliance. Whereas Mogo Mogo as a three do get along, and if we don't take them one of them out tonight then the chances of the three of them being at the end of the game really are high.	
Throughout the remainder of the day, frantic conversations take place between multiple castaways, trying to narrow down who the target should be going into tribal council. Sheamus speaks with Isaiah, telling him that the vote is for William, which Isaiah seems okay with. Adela and Ben panic over the decision, not sure if taking the risk to vote out William will be worth it if Teddy and Danni return to camp annoyed. However, Ben notes that if they don't, there's a chance that they're saving individuals who are keen to vote them out.
I'd rather vote for Sheamus, but I can't split from my alliance with Ben. If Ben really wants to take the risk and vote for William, and the numbers are there... I'm staying with the majority. I just hope his mind changes before tonight because leaving Sheamus in this game will come back to haunt us.	Adela
I'd rather vote for Sheamus, but I can't split from my alliance with Ben. If Ben really wants to take the risk and vote for William, and the numbers are there... I'm staying with the majority. I just hope his mind changes before tonight because leaving Sheamus in this game will come back to haunt us.	
Ben later follows Adela's advice and tries to speak with Isaiah, explaining to him his decision at the reward and the strategy behind it. He apologises to Isaiah, falsifying a belief that he was wrong not to take him and Adela to the spa.
Ben wants to make up with me and think everything's cool... I'm taking Adela's advice. She's the voice in my head right now telling me to stay calm, and just accept his apology for now. I want to vote Danni tonight, but I'm being told the numbers ain't there. So, I'm supposed to pick between Sheamus and William. William I don't really trust... and I've got less of a bond with. Sheamus is my friend... but, Adela has said how he's really working with Abbas and Mina... and it's like... will I help him out and get screwed over? I don't want to leave something that could get me to the end for something new if it's going to stop me reaching the end.	Isaiah
Ben wants to make up with me and think everything's cool... I'm taking Adela's advice. She's the voice in my head right now telling me to stay calm, and just accept his apology for now. I want to vote Danni tonight, but I'm being told the numbers ain't there. So, I'm supposed to pick between Sheamus and William. William I don't really trust... and I've got less of a bond with. Sheamus is my friend... but, Adela has said how he's really working with Abbas and Mina... and it's like... will I help him out and get screwed over? I don't want to leave something that could get me to the end for something new if it's going to stop me reaching the end.	
The final nine begin heading to tribal council, with last minute conversations taking up a bulk of the afternoon, and everyone without immunity nervous enough to take their belongings with them to tribal council.
This first vote is going to decide really which of us have the best chance of winning moving forward. We're split into three tribal alliances right now, and we know two of these alliances have to come together for a majority. There's a lot at stake here because it's not just the person who leaves tonight that's seeing their game end... but most likely the two others closely linked to them. For me, I hope that the last minute changes were enough... and that the friendship I have with Isaiah will benefit the pair of us moving forward to the final tribal council.	Sheamus
This first vote is going to decide really which of us have the best chance of winning moving forward. We're split into three tribal alliances right now, and we know two of these alliances have to come together for a majority. There's a lot at stake here because it's not just the person who leaves tonight that's seeing their game end... but most likely the two others closely linked to them. For me, I hope that the last minute changes were enough... and that the friendship I have with Isaiah will benefit the pair of us moving forward to the final tribal council.	
At tribal council, the newly merged Chaboga Mogo tribe sits down, talking about the complexities of a 3-3-3 original tribe split. Everyone is frank in admitting that the original tribes are likely where people's loyalties will remain, with the post-swap/dissolve tribal lines being a secondary factor, instead determining which two tribes will come together. Abbas mentions that being safe has never been so important, and that he's certain neither he or Adela want to know the paranoia the others are feeling. Mina mentions her concerns over the 'middle ground' players, highlighting the power they have over "six other people" in the game.
William agrees with Teddy, suggesting that turning on Saboga would be foolish due to the fact the three of them have "vastly different bonds" with the others in the tribe, meaning only one side will benefit from their vote off.
Sheamus is asked what criteria comes into play in the first merged vote during an All-Star season. He claims that for him it is mostly about trust, as any other factors are irrelevant until a clear majority has been established.
(voting for William) You and I get on well from a personal standpoint. But, as a player you've been very frustrating these past few days. This is nothing personal.	Mina
(voting for William) You and I get on well from a personal standpoint. But, as a player you've been very frustrating these past few days. This is nothing personal.	
William, you weren't the person I thought I'd be voting for first at this merge. You didn't want to commit, so we're voting you out.	Sheamus
William, you weren't the person I thought I'd be voting for first at this merge. You didn't want to commit, so we're voting you out.	
(shown writing down 'Sheamus')	Teddy
(shown writing down 'Sheamus')	
Sheamus, you're an incredibly big physical threat in the challenges. Between yourself and Mina, she's done more to get to know me and actually interact with other players. Your sit back and watch technique isn't going to cut it. God bless 'Captain America'.	William
Sheamus, you're an incredibly big physical threat in the challenges. Between yourself and Mina, she's done more to get to know me and actually interact with other players. Your sit back and watch technique isn't going to cut it. God bless 'Captain America'.	
Sheamus and William sit nervously as they await the last vote to be read, both surprised to see the final vote will not be a predictable 6-3 result.
Sheamus keeps a brave face as his torch is snuffed, disappointed that his game has come to an end, but pleased to have at least reached the jury, giving him a say in which of the remaining eight will win the game. The Chaboga Mogo tribe head back to camp, with the 'clear majority' remaining unclear, although a minority of Abbas and Mina being in everyone's minds.
==Tribal Council==
Tribal Council 8:Chaboga Mogo	Tribal Council 8:Chaboga Mogo 	 	
VotedAgainst 	Voter 	 	
Sheamus (5 votes) 	Adela, Danni, Isaiah, Teddy, William	 	
William (4 votes) 	Abbas, Ben, Mina, Sheamus 	 	
VOTED OFF:Sheamus 	VOTED OFF:Sheamus 	VOTED OFF:Sheamus	VOTED OFF:Sheamus
===Final Words===
First member of the jury... not the worst way to finish the game. I'd hoped that I'd have gone on to win, but... it wasn't meant to be this time. I have some anger aimed at Mina and Abbas, because I'd warned them that this would happen. At least I get to say 'I told you so' when I see them next. I think the other vote for William was Isaiah... so I wish him luck too. I'm not going to be bitter about this, because seventeen of us have to lose. I look forward to observing as a juror and hopefully helping the best player win.	Sheamus
First member of the jury... not the worst way to finish the game. I'd hoped that I'd have gone on to win, but... it wasn't meant to be this time. I have some anger aimed at Mina and Abbas, because I'd warned them that this would happen. At least I get to say 'I told you so' when I see them next. I think the other vote for William was Isaiah... so I wish him luck too. I'm not going to be bitter about this, because seventeen of us have to lose. I look forward to observing as a juror and hopefully helping the best player win.	
===Still In The Running===
Chapera 	Chapera 	Chapera 	Chapera 	Chapera 	Chapera
Adela 	Ben 	Carlson 	Holly 	Isaiah 	Neasa
Mogo Mogo	Mogo Mogo	Mogo Mogo	Mogo Mogo	Mogo Mogo	Mogo Mogo
Abbas 	Delma 	Lotus 	Mina 	Reniero 	Sheamus
Saboga 	Saboga 	Saboga 	Saboga 	Saboga 	Saboga
Daisy 	Danni 	Michael 	Salma 	Teddy 	William