Threatening Players

"Threatening Players"	"Threatening Players"
 	
Season 	Survivor: Vanuatu
Episode Number 	3/14 (108)
First Broadcast 	December 20, 2020
Episode Chronology 	Episode Chronology
Previous 	I May Be Fat But I'm No Fool
Next 	VE4
Threatening Players is the third episode of Survivor: Vanuatu.
==Story==
===Day 6 (Night)===
The final eight women return to camp having just voted Ruth out from the game in a 7-2 result, with only Evelyn sticking by her friend after both were called-out as the weakest members by the rest of the tribe. Despite the tension at tribal council, the mood in Yasur seems to be up, with those who voted in the majority feeling as though the experience will ultimately benefit them in the long run.
Tribal council was the best result we could've hoped for. Everybody other than Evelyn voted for Ruth like we planned, and we're stronger because of it. Some words were said, but I don't believe there was any revelation that surprised anyone. It was just airing laundry that we all knew needed to be aired. If we don't get the strength back that we started the game with, then we have to go to tribal council and vote out Evelyn. Anything else is out of the question unless somebody else decides to throw themselves under the bus for her. But, I don't suppose anyone here is dumb enough to do that.	Helene
Tribal council was the best result we could've hoped for. Everybody other than Evelyn voted for Ruth like we planned, and we're stronger because of it. Some words were said, but I don't believe there was any revelation that surprised anyone. It was just airing laundry that we all knew needed to be aired. If we don't get the strength back that we started the game with, then we have to go to tribal council and vote out Evelyn. Anything else is out of the question unless somebody else decides to throw themselves under the bus for her. But, I don't suppose anyone here is dumb enough to do that.	
Jokes continue to flow between those who voted together, with Evelyn sitting silently on the side-lines, feeling even more on the outs of the group after isolating herself the past few days.
Tonights result didn't shock me. I definitely expected that it was me or Ruth. The other women ganged up on us the whole time we were at tribal council... I just thought they'd vote for me. I know we can change tribes at some point, and I hope that happens soon because I really don't want to be stuck with these other women for much longer. They're arrogant. We got back from the vote and not one of them asked to see if I was doing okay... I'd rather go over to the men.	Evelyn
Tonights result didn't shock me. I definitely expected that it was me or Ruth. The other women ganged up on us the whole time we were at tribal council... I just thought they'd vote for me. I know we can change tribes at some point, and I hope that happens soon because I really don't want to be stuck with these other women for much longer. They're arrogant. We got back from the vote and not one of them asked to see if I was doing okay... I'd rather go over to the men.	
===Day 7===
===Lopevi===
Jonathan and Raymond walk together around the shallow waters by the rocks, looking for sources of food for the rest of the tribe. Despite finding nothing substantial, the pair talk openly about the dynamics of the tribe, having both recently become disillusioned by the idea of sticking with the initial builders group (consisting of themselves, Craig, Max H., Max O. and Youseph).
Raymond is the other guy on this tribe who I know has a logical mindset. He's a very perceptive guy, and ideally he is who I'd like to work with in this game for the foreseeable future. We're currently between two potential paths on our tribe; vote out Charles or Marvin next... or turn our back on those we've been paired up with despite there not really being any formal arrangement. I want to pick Raymond's mind and really work out what he'd like to do... because you can never jump around too much alone. You need the weight of others behind you.	Jonathan
Raymond is the other guy on this tribe who I know has a logical mindset. He's a very perceptive guy, and ideally he is who I'd like to work with in this game for the foreseeable future. We're currently between two potential paths on our tribe; vote out Charles or Marvin next... or turn our back on those we've been paired up with despite there not really being any formal arrangement. I want to pick Raymond's mind and really work out what he'd like to do... because you can never jump around too much alone. You need the weight of others behind you.	
Jonathan is a very shrewd man. I don't completely trust him at this stage. Only because I am paranoid enough to think that he could be testing me... or that if I say too much to him it will somehow get out and come back to bite me. Regardless, I do believe that Marvin and Charles are strong enough to stay on our tribe. I am more than happy to vote for somebody else other than them. I just won't get completely behind it at this early stage. I want to know we've lost... and I want all the information of the next few days for when I make that decision.	Raymond
Jonathan is a very shrewd man. I don't completely trust him at this stage. Only because I am paranoid enough to think that he could be testing me... or that if I say too much to him it will somehow get out and come back to bite me. Regardless, I do believe that Marvin and Charles are strong enough to stay on our tribe. I am more than happy to vote for somebody else other than them. I just won't get completely behind it at this early stage. I want to know we've lost... and I want all the information of the next few days for when I make that decision.	
Back at the shelter, a majority of the other men lounge around doing very little. Max H. and Craig talk loudly whilst the other men rest, discussing NFL statistics and debating why their chosen team is the best.
When you ain't going to tribal council... life in the game can get a bit... boring. It's been a week out in Vanuatu and I feel as though I'm already bored as hell. I want something to happen that makes the time go faster. But, some of these guys I just can't speak to. Bald Max... Charles... they're just a bit awkward (laughs)... Max is in our alliance though, but I'd rather work with Marvin over him.	Craig
When you ain't going to tribal council... life in the game can get a bit... boring. It's been a week out in Vanuatu and I feel as though I'm already bored as hell. I want something to happen that makes the time go faster. But, some of these guys I just can't speak to. Bald Max... Charles... they're just a bit awkward (laughs)... Max is in our alliance though, but I'd rather work with Marvin over him.	
Charles opts to get up and leave the conversation, feeling irritated by Craig and Max H.'s relaxed states whilst he feels he is at risk of leaving the game. Max O. decides to follow Charles, finding him sitting solemnly on a fallen tree in the jungle.
Every day I spend in this game I know it could be my last. I don't want to take any moment out here for granted because I am aware I'll never have this opportunity again. I want every day to be meaningful. I want to play the game! I want to experience the survival. Instead I'm laying in the shelter with a majority of the tribe who don't want to talk about the game... they want to talk about the Colts and Steelers and which team is better. I could've stayed home and finished building my 787 that I had started. This isn't how I planned to spend my retirement.	Charles
Every day I spend in this game I know it could be my last. I don't want to take any moment out here for granted because I am aware I'll never have this opportunity again. I want every day to be meaningful. I want to play the game! I want to experience the survival. Instead I'm laying in the shelter with a majority of the tribe who don't want to talk about the game... they want to talk about the Colts and Steelers and which team is better. I could've stayed home and finished building my 787 that I had started. This isn't how I planned to spend my retirement.	
Max H., Craig, Marvin and Youseph note the two leaving them alone, leading to speculation as to what is 'wrong' with Charles, who is noticeably quieter than usual.
Other Max keeps proving to us that he's more interested in playing against the big boys than working with us. Stupidly for him, we don't need his number... and if we replace him with Marvin... we really don't need his number.	Max H.
Other Max keeps proving to us that he's more interested in playing against the big boys than working with us. Stupidly for him, we don't need his number... and if we replace him with Marvin... we really don't need his number.	
===Yasur===
Throughout the early hours of the day, most of the women get on with basic chores around the camp. Evelyn initially joins in, but soon finds herself moping alone on the beach as she looks out on the ocean, claiming to be 'enjoying' what may be her last few days in the game.
The other women wanted me to step up and start working to keep myself in this game. But, the truth is I don't really care enough to do that. It was never about winning... but, just about knowing I came out here and could survive. I think I've proved to myself I can... and that's about it. I just... (tears up)... I don't want to stick around to play a game with people who don't like me. It's not worth it. I don't care how much they hate me for this... I'm going to sit on this beach for the next three days... six days... or however long it is until they vote me out. Unless I can get to some sort of tribe change... I'll be going home next.	Evelyn
The other women wanted me to step up and start working to keep myself in this game. But, the truth is I don't really care enough to do that. It was never about winning... but, just about knowing I came out here and could survive. I think I've proved to myself I can... and that's about it. I just... (tears up)... I don't want to stick around to play a game with people who don't like me. It's not worth it. I don't care how much they hate me for this... I'm going to sit on this beach for the next three days... six days... or however long it is until they vote me out. Unless I can get to some sort of tribe change... I'll be going home next.	
Elsewhere in the jungle, Helene, Nargis, Donna and Minnie forage for sources of food, having become fed up of the bland plantains growing nearby their shelter. During the search, the four women continue bonding well, establishing that as a tribe smaller alliances are not yet necessary whilst Evelyn remains in the game.
Nobody is 'running the tribe' at this point. I think we've established this group of seven in which we all know that Evelyn will be the next person to go home. We haven't yet really.... spoken about what happens after that, and I would like those discussions to happen soon. Least of all because I like to know what is coming and I believe in being prepared. Myself, Nargis, Mildred and Virginia have been dubbed the 'older group' by the tribe... even though Nargis hasn't even hit thirty and I'd like to think I'm still in the first half of my life (laughs). I'd rebrand us the 'workers' or 'hustlers'. I think Minnie would really fall on our side of things... Shirley too... and Donna now has completely sided with us after rumours were going around that she was in legion with Evelyn and our recently departed friend Ruth. All we need is to get through this next vote; which I'm confident we will, and the answer about running the tribe is the hustlers.	Helene
Nobody is 'running the tribe' at this point. I think we've established this group of seven in which we all know that Evelyn will be the next person to go home. We haven't yet really.... spoken about what happens after that, and I would like those discussions to happen soon. Least of all because I like to know what is coming and I believe in being prepared. Myself, Nargis, Mildred and Virginia have been dubbed the 'older group' by the tribe... even though Nargis hasn't even hit thirty and I'd like to think I'm still in the first half of my life (laughs). I'd rebrand us the 'workers' or 'hustlers'. I think Minnie would really fall on our side of things... Shirley too... and Donna now has completely sided with us after rumours were going around that she was in legion with Evelyn and our recently departed friend Ruth. All we need is to get through this next vote; which I'm confident we will, and the answer about running the tribe is the hustlers.	
Back at the shelter, Mildred, Shirley and Virginia sit together boiling water to pour into the tribes canteens. The three women discuss the situation of the game whilst watching Evelyn mope in the distance, feeling frustration that she is taking up a space in the game without trying.
I've mulled over the belief that Helene and Nargis are too threatening to both be kept in this game too long. I... I don't necessarily agree. But, I don't necessarily disagree. I know if either of these ladies get to the end, there's a very good chance they'd win the game. I don't want such a predictable journey. The problem for now is that Evelyn... whilst a vote that any of us can utilise... she's not worth keeping. If she were to have more fight or any sense of strength for the tribe, then we could justify keeping her around next time we go to tribal council. I think it has to happen sooner or later... and us women need to put emotion to one side and concentrate on what is good for us as individuals to win this game.	Mildred
I've mulled over the belief that Helene and Nargis are too threatening to both be kept in this game too long. I... I don't necessarily agree. But, I don't necessarily disagree. I know if either of these ladies get to the end, there's a very good chance they'd win the game. I don't want such a predictable journey. The problem for now is that Evelyn... whilst a vote that any of us can utilise... she's not worth keeping. If she were to have more fight or any sense of strength for the tribe, then we could justify keeping her around next time we go to tribal council. I think it has to happen sooner or later... and us women need to put emotion to one side and concentrate on what is good for us as individuals to win this game.	
I'm not quite sure what the heck Mildred is doing today. To me, it feels like nothing more than an attempt to position herself for a move against Nargis or Helene. I don't know if she truly believes the things she is claiming in front of Shirley, or just trying to tread the water and see if either of us are interested in joining her. I think the word she used was 'revolution'. I've gotten along with Mildred since we arrived on the island, and I thought that once Ruth and Evelyn had both left that the two of us plus Helene and Nargis would be a core four to get to the end of this game with. Evidently, I'm not as good a judge of character as I thought. I hope that this is just a momentary thought that Mildred shared too freely... something tells me that it isn't. Something tells me that Mildred is much more razor-sharp at the game of Survivor than anyone would've predicted.	Virginia
I'm not quite sure what the heck Mildred is doing today. To me, it feels like nothing more than an attempt to position herself for a move against Nargis or Helene. I don't know if she truly believes the things she is claiming in front of Shirley, or just trying to tread the water and see if either of us are interested in joining her. I think the word she used was 'revolution'. I've gotten along with Mildred since we arrived on the island, and I thought that once Ruth and Evelyn had both left that the two of us plus Helene and Nargis would be a core four to get to the end of this game with. Evidently, I'm not as good a judge of character as I thought. I hope that this is just a momentary thought that Mildred shared too freely... something tells me that it isn't. Something tells me that Mildred is much more razor-sharp at the game of Survivor than anyone would've predicted.	
An hour later, all the women have returned to camp to share another meal of fried plantain. During the meal, Donna reads tree mail to the group, informing them that they'll once again be facing a challenge. Nargis does her best to bring up morale during the meal, wanting the women to get back to beating the men after suffering their first defeat the previous day.
Yasur somewhat slipped up these last few days. We are struggling with food... we've had to vote somebody out. Our camp is great and the work ethic is great; we just need something extra. Something to lift our spirits... and I think the uh... reward today is what could really do that for us. It'll put us in a great position to win the next immunity challenge.	Minnie
Yasur somewhat slipped up these last few days. We are struggling with food... we've had to vote somebody out. Our camp is great and the work ethic is great; we just need something extra. Something to lift our spirits... and I think the uh... reward today is what could really do that for us. It'll put us in a great position to win the next immunity challenge.	
===Immunity Challenge===
Both tribes arrive at the challenge area, with Lopevi seeing the Yasur tribe for the first time since they voted Ruth out from the game. The men are curious as to why they were instructed to bring along the tribal immunity idol, having expected a reward challenge to come first.
Jeff explains that both tribes will initially compete in a reward challenge as tribes, in which they must work through locked cages and retrieve keys. The winning tribe will gain fishing and snorkelling gear, as well as the right to compete for individual immunity. During the challenge, Lopevi dominates the team section, with all eight members doing well. For the individual challenge, Jeff explains that the men will now dig ladder rungs out from the sand, putting them together to build a ladder that will take them to the top of a tower. The first man to do this will win individual immunity. After the women take their spaces on the sit-out bench, the men begin competing for immunity. The race comes down to Marvin, Max. H and Max O., with Marvin edging out the rest of the men in the assembling of the puzzle.
Reward/Immunity Challenge: Great Escape Run
The challenge is divided into two parts: one for tribal reward, the other for individual immunity. For the reward half, the tribes must work together to make their way through three locked cages by untying planks, using grappling hooks to retrieve keys, and mastering a series of interlocking slide rails. The first tribe to crawl through the three cages to safety would win reward and the right to compete for individual immunity. For the immunity half, each person must dig ladder rungs out of the sand. The players would then use these rungs to assemble a ladder and climb the top of a tower. The first person to reach the top wins individual immunity.
Reward: Fishing and snorkelling gear, and the chance to vie for individual immunity.
Additional Stipulation: The player that wins individual immunity will spend the rest of the day at the other tribe's camp, after which he or she would assign individual immunity to a member of that tribe.
Winner (tribal reward): Lopevi
Winner (individual immunity): Marvin ​(gave individual immunity to Virginia at Yasur's Tribal Council)
===Lopevi===
The men return to camp having just won the fishing and snorkelling gear, excited for the element it adds to their camp life. However, confusion runs rampant with Marvin now absent from the tribe, and the victory being intertwined with the knowledge that in a matter of hours they will vote somebody else out of the game.
A double tribal council. This has never happened before. This is... it's shocking. I never would've guessed this was going to happen and I don't think anyone else would either. Both tribes have to lose somebody, and fortunately for us we have already decided in advance that it'll be Charles. He's a great guy and I have respect for somebody of his age playing the game... he just can't make it all the way to day thirty-nine.	Youseph
A double tribal council. This has never happened before. This is... it's shocking. I never would've guessed this was going to happen and I don't think anyone else would either. Both tribes have to lose somebody, and fortunately for us we have already decided in advance that it'll be Charles. He's a great guy and I have respect for somebody of his age playing the game... he just can't make it all the way to day thirty-nine.	
Max H. and Craig continue talking in such a manner as the others stand around, pondering as to what point they should split off to begin conversations. Feeling he has little to lose, Charles decides to interject and plead his case in front of the entire tribe.
I've been saying it the last few days, and I'm completely solid on it now... I'm not voting for Charles tonight. I want somebody out tonight who I don't trust, and somebody I can't stand to live with much longer. If Charles goes... I think I'm only above Marvin on the pecking order. There's a long way until a merge, so the best thing is to shift the dynamics right now.	Max O.
I've been saying it the last few days, and I'm completely solid on it now... I'm not voting for Charles tonight. I want somebody out tonight who I don't trust, and somebody I can't stand to live with much longer. If Charles goes... I think I'm only above Marvin on the pecking order. There's a long way until a merge, so the best thing is to shift the dynamics right now.	
Max O. encourages Raymond to join himself and Charles on a walk down the beach, leaving the other four men stood around the shelter. Max H. mocks the idea of the three of them going off together, noting that four remain at the shelter.
Max might be one of the dumbest players I've seen out in this game. He plays emotionally... he might as well go join the womens tribe! He has no sense of loyalty to our group. I actually like Charles more... but, I'm smart enough to know how to keep the tribe strong. Charles has to go.	Max H.
Max might be one of the dumbest players I've seen out in this game. He plays emotionally... he might as well go join the womens tribe! He has no sense of loyalty to our group. I actually like Charles more... but, I'm smart enough to know how to keep the tribe strong. Charles has to go.	
Down the beach, Charles pitches his case to both Max O. and Raymond, with Max openly agreeing with everything that Charles says, hoping to flip the vote off his friend and onto Craig or Max H. instead. Raymond remains conflicted, with his gut telling him to stick to those he gets along better with, whilst his head tells him to stick with the already established numbers.
Tonight, a decision has to be made. Charles goes home... a man I feel a bond with. A man who I think deserves to stay in the game. Or, I turn my back on the group who think I'm workin' alongside them. Max and Craig... they're hot-headed. They're the kinda people you'd never want to be forced to work with. Sayin' all that... it seems obvious I need to go against them. It's resting on Marvin and Jonathan, because I ain't making any moves on my own. I think Jonathan would be willing... I think Marvin would. If I was to guess now... Max or Craig is gettin' a big surprise tonight. We've still got a few hours to go... things can change again.	Raymond
Tonight, a decision has to be made. Charles goes home... a man I feel a bond with. A man who I think deserves to stay in the game. Or, I turn my back on the group who think I'm workin' alongside them. Max and Craig... they're hot-headed. They're the kinda people you'd never want to be forced to work with. Sayin' all that... it seems obvious I need to go against them. It's resting on Marvin and Jonathan, because I ain't making any moves on my own. I think Jonathan would be willing... I think Marvin would. If I was to guess now... Max or Craig is gettin' a big surprise tonight. We've still got a few hours to go... things can change again.	
Charles explains to Max O. and Raymond that his loyalty is firmly to the men, particularly the two of them if they're able to save him. He goes on to explain that Craig and Max are both too unstable individuals who will turn their back if they mistrust anyone, suggesting a swap would be the first opportunity they'd have to do so. Raymond voices his concerns about establishing a new group, noting that it would certainly alienate members of the tribe.
I've had my fair share of fights in my life. Two young punks with attitude problems are nothing to me. This 'old man' isn't going down without a fight like they're hoping. I've already got Max and Raymond on my side... I've had enough of a social connection that I think Marvin and Jonathan could be swayed too. Raymond is right that it's going to be difficult... you don't think I wasn't aware that coming onto Survivor at my age wasn't going to be easy?	Charles
I've had my fair share of fights in my life. Two young punks with attitude problems are nothing to me. This 'old man' isn't going down without a fight like they're hoping. I've already got Max and Raymond on my side... I've had enough of a social connection that I think Marvin and Jonathan could be swayed too. Raymond is right that it's going to be difficult... you don't think I wasn't aware that coming onto Survivor at my age wasn't going to be easy?	
Throughout the remainder of the afternoon, Charles and Max O. do their best to convince Jonathan to change on his position. Raymond opts to stay quiet, not wanting to stick his neck out too far either way, knowing that if he fully assigns himself to a potential minority that his game will surely take a hit. Jonathan remains conflicted, knowing that he has concerns about Craig and Max H., but that he also feels at risk if he were to switch alliances so easily.
I've got to make a decision for this vote. Charles is going home... or somebody from the original group is leaving. Max O. is definitely with Charles at this stage... and then it falls on myself, Raymond and Marvin to make our own choices. But, all three of us need to go to Charles if we want to keep him in. If just one or two of us go over... it's all for nothing. I've had a good relationship with Charles since the start. You feel like you're talking to a sane person when he's around... Max H. and Craig... I don't want my fate to ever be in their hands. Unfortunately, how things got set up makes it difficult to get rid of either of them... we need to move together or else it's their game.	Jonathan
I've got to make a decision for this vote. Charles is going home... or somebody from the original group is leaving. Max O. is definitely with Charles at this stage... and then it falls on myself, Raymond and Marvin to make our own choices. But, all three of us need to go to Charles if we want to keep him in. If just one or two of us go over... it's all for nothing. I've had a good relationship with Charles since the start. You feel like you're talking to a sane person when he's around... Max H. and Craig... I don't want my fate to ever be in their hands. Unfortunately, how things got set up makes it difficult to get rid of either of them... we need to move together or else it's their game.	
===Yasur===
The women return to camp having just lost the reward challenge, taking solace in the fact that despite their loss... both tribes will be voting somebody out at tribal council. Marvin immediately joins the women, having made the journey back to Yasur with them, knowing that he's got just a few hours to decide which of them to hand off his individual immunity to.
Winning individual immunity... the first individual immunity of the season. I think I sent shockwaves throughout my tribe and their perception of me. It's scary knowing the other guys are back at camp making the decision on who is leaving our tribe without me having any say. I guess it'll be Charles... which sucks because I like Charles a lot. The positive of all this is that I get to talk to the ladies before any of the other guys, and get some information about who is working on what side. Maybe I can weaken them... make sure Lopevi stays strong and doesn't go back to tribal council.	Marvin
Winning individual immunity... the first individual immunity of the season. I think I sent shockwaves throughout my tribe and their perception of me. It's scary knowing the other guys are back at camp making the decision on who is leaving our tribe without me having any say. I guess it'll be Charles... which sucks because I like Charles a lot. The positive of all this is that I get to talk to the ladies before any of the other guys, and get some information about who is working on what side. Maybe I can weaken them... make sure Lopevi stays strong and doesn't go back to tribal council.	
The automatic tribal council tonight definitely caught us all off guard. It wasn't something I had foreseen. Initially, I wasn't too phased by it because we all know that Evelyn is due to leave in what should be a unanimous vote. The only issue... Marvin. If Marvin wants, he can give Evelyn individual immunity tonight and then we have to vote somebody else out... which loses one of our group of seven... and worst of all keeps Evelyn on our tribe. I don't want Evelyn around for a swap or a merge, because she will almost certainly flip on our tribe... and she'll come after myself, Mildred and Helene first. So, we need to do two things... we need to try and make sure Marvin doesn't give individual immunity to Evelyn, and we need to come up with a backup name should that translate.	Nargis
The automatic tribal council tonight definitely caught us all off guard. It wasn't something I had foreseen. Initially, I wasn't too phased by it because we all know that Evelyn is due to leave in what should be a unanimous vote. The only issue... Marvin. If Marvin wants, he can give Evelyn individual immunity tonight and then we have to vote somebody else out... which loses one of our group of seven... and worst of all keeps Evelyn on our tribe. I don't want Evelyn around for a swap or a merge, because she will almost certainly flip on our tribe... and she'll come after myself, Mildred and Helene first. So, we need to do two things... we need to try and make sure Marvin doesn't give individual immunity to Evelyn, and we need to come up with a backup name should that translate.	
Marvin sits down in the comfortable shelter designed by the women (fitted with cushions and blankets) after going through a tour of the camp. The women sit around Marvin, sharing stories about their first week in Vanuatu, laughing over similarities between the two camps. Eventually, Marvin asks the women openly as to how he should go about their decision.
An awkward silent presides over the camp after Evelyn's comment. The other women fail to interject immediately, knowing the amount of power Evelyn's position could give her. Marvin asks Evelyn why she thinks this, leading to Evelyn admitting what occurred during the last tribal council for Yasur. A small passive aggressive exchange ensues between Mildred and Evelyn after issues again are brought to light, with Nargis and Helene both speaking up to support Mildred, calling out Evelyn for poor social play in front of Marvin.
I was really annoyed that everyone decided to have this fight in front of Marvin. He's the first man to come to our camp and he got information on everything. He knows that seven of us are working together. He knows that Evelyn is the next person going home. He can ruin our plans easily tonight thanks to that... and the only person who benefits from it is Evelyn. We need to come up with something fast to make sure he doesn't give Evelyn immunity... or we need to change the vote before that happens.	Minnie
I was really annoyed that everyone decided to have this fight in front of Marvin. He's the first man to come to our camp and he got information on everything. He knows that seven of us are working together. He knows that Evelyn is the next person going home. He can ruin our plans easily tonight thanks to that... and the only person who benefits from it is Evelyn. We need to come up with something fast to make sure he doesn't give Evelyn immunity... or we need to change the vote before that happens.	
Marvin and Virginia both speak up and stop the fight from getting worse between the women, instead suggesting that Evelyn go privately with Marvin to plead her case. The other women remain around the shelter, immediately panicking after Evelyn leaves with Marvin.
Over on the beach, Evelyn continues to tell Marvin about her position on the outs, mentioning that she doesn't want to quit the game, and that the only way she survives is if he gives her the necklace.
I thought my chances of surviving a tribal council were impossible once we lost the challenge today and Jeff said it was a double tribal council. An angel was sent to watch over me... and that's Marvin. He can save my game tonight and really throw a wrench into Helene and Nargis' plans. Wearing the necklace and having them all sit knowing one of them is going home... nothing would be better than watching them squirm!	Evelyn
I thought my chances of surviving a tribal council were impossible once we lost the challenge today and Jeff said it was a double tribal council. An angel was sent to watch over me... and that's Marvin. He can save my game tonight and really throw a wrench into Helene and Nargis' plans. Wearing the necklace and having them all sit knowing one of them is going home... nothing would be better than watching them squirm!	
After speaking with Evelyn, Marvin returns with her to the other women who are all sat silently. Marvin asks the group if any of them would like to speak, with Helene being the next to volunteer; requesting that she and Nargis are given an opportunity to speak alone with him. Marvin heads back down the beach with Nargis and Helene in tow, unaware of what sort of conversation he is about to step into.
Back down the beach, Helene sits with Marvin and Nargis, having come up with a plan in her mind to steer his decision away from giving the individual immunity necklace to Evelyn.
I'm a very ruthless person when I need to be. I'm not in the game of Survivor to make friends and play a clean game. I'm playing hard and I'm going to power my way through to the end. If I've got to go into attorney mode and really grill someone to the point of intellectually crushing them... I will... if I or my friends are at risk I will do everything in my power and say whatever I have to say to ensure that my desired outcome is what happens. I don't want Evelyn getting immunity... least of all because I don't want her existing on this beach another day longer... so, in the words of a mob boss... I'm making Marvin an offer he can't refuse.	Helene
I'm a very ruthless person when I need to be. I'm not in the game of Survivor to make friends and play a clean game. I'm playing hard and I'm going to power my way through to the end. If I've got to go into attorney mode and really grill someone to the point of intellectually crushing them... I will... if I or my friends are at risk I will do everything in my power and say whatever I have to say to ensure that my desired outcome is what happens. I don't want Evelyn getting immunity... least of all because I don't want her existing on this beach another day longer... so, in the words of a mob boss... I'm making Marvin an offer he can't refuse.	
I ain't one to take threats lightly. I liked all these chicks when I got here... but I can say without any hesitation in my heart that Helene is a real bitch. Nargis too with her good cop to Helene's bad cop routine. Telling me I've gotta do what they want or they're coming after me. It rattles me! I get that's the idea but it feels liek a cheap shot from them. I don't know who the hell they think they are... but it's that typical management style of talk towards blue collar guys like me that I can't stand. Maybe I'll play ball... but the second I can take a shot at Helene I will. I've never met someone who is so soulless behind the eyes.	Marvin
I ain't one to take threats lightly. I liked all these chicks when I got here... but I can say without any hesitation in my heart that Helene is a real bitch. Nargis too with her good cop to Helene's bad cop routine. Telling me I've gotta do what they want or they're coming after me. It rattles me! I get that's the idea but it feels liek a cheap shot from them. I don't know who the hell they think they are... but it's that typical management style of talk towards blue collar guys like me that I can't stand. Maybe I'll play ball... but the second I can take a shot at Helene I will. I've never met someone who is so soulless behind the eyes.	
I've spent the first week of this game being this benevolent vocal 'leader' for the women. It's time to get my hands dirty. If Marvin leaves this tribe thinking I'm a complete monster and a bitch, then so be it. I'll take that if it means we get our wish at tribal council.	Helene
I've spent the first week of this game being this benevolent vocal 'leader' for the women. It's time to get my hands dirty. If Marvin leaves this tribe thinking I'm a complete monster and a bitch, then so be it. I'll take that if it means we get our wish at tribal council.	
The remaining hour of the womens pre-tribal discussions are spent frantically trying to decipher whether a backup vote is needed, with multiple conversations taking place between groups of two and three. Donna begins pushing for a Mildred vote due to the simplicity, whilst Helene and Nargis throw Donna's name out, citing her conversations with Ruth and Evelyn as enough reason not to trust her. Virginia spends time talking to Marvin, noting that he seems less than comfortable after his conversation with Helene and Nargis.
Names have been flying out all afternon. Evelyn... Donna... Helene... Nargis... Mildred... I haven't heard my name, but I doubt I would. I think I know who I'm voting, and should that person be vested with immunity then I've got to go for a backup. I don't think we can be too proud how we conducted ourselves this afternoon. I have a lot of respect for my tribe... but we're descending quickly into this sort of barbaric villainy that I think you probably need to do well in the game. It's just not my character. I just dont see why being polite and well intentioned can't take you far. Maybe tonight I'll show that it can...	Virginia
Names have been flying out all afternon. Evelyn... Donna... Helene... Nargis... Mildred... I haven't heard my name, but I doubt I would. I think I know who I'm voting, and should that person be vested with immunity then I've got to go for a backup. I don't think we can be too proud how we conducted ourselves this afternoon. I have a lot of respect for my tribe... but we're descending quickly into this sort of barbaric villainy that I think you probably need to do well in the game. It's just not my character. I just dont see why being polite and well intentioned can't take you far. Maybe tonight I'll show that it can...	
===Double Tribal Council===
===Lopevi===
Lopevi arrive first to tribal council, being joined by Marvin who is returning from his afternoon spent at Yasur's beach. Jeff begins by asking the men how strategy has worked, with very little time given for any discussions and pre-planning to take place. Charles answers by saying that the double tribal twist worked against him, given that he was established as the easy target from the moment he arrived in the game. Charles speaks openly about the fact his age has worked against him despite it not truly impacting performance or work ethic, instead calling himself one of the more able members of the tribe. Max O. agrees with this assertion, feeling as though without Charles the group would be "weaker than (they) are now". Jeff then asks the pair who they'd consider voting for if they regard Charles as an unsuitable person to vote for.
Several individuals begin looking at one another, annoyed to have Max H. share the information so openly. Marvin tells Jeff that he was aware there was dealings made without him, but that in recent days he's felt as if he's narrowly above some others on the original totem pole. Max H. confirms that this is true, saying that Max O. has played "badly" to the point that he deserves to leave the game. Max O. calls out the arrogance of Max H., noting that there is now a 'large minority' who rightfully should turn against him.
Charles and Raymond are seen laughing at the exchange between the Max's. Jeff begins to ask others about the clear division in the tribe and how it can be overcome. However, before anyone can answer, Jonathan leans forward and talks quietly in Marvin's ear, getting a reassuring nod off of Marvin before sitting upright.
Charles, I feel bad that this ain't going to be Max's name tonight because he really threw himself under the bus. You're a great guy, and I wish you luck.	Craig
Charles, I feel bad that this ain't going to be Max's name tonight because he really threw himself under the bus. You're a great guy, and I wish you luck.	
(voting Charles) I wish Max really blew his game up quicker, but we've got to make sure the names stay where they are.	Max H.
(voting Charles) I wish Max really blew his game up quicker, but we've got to make sure the names stay where they are.	
(voting Max H.) You're very arrogant. You've got a lot to learn in life. Hopefully these seven days act as a lesson.	Charles
(voting Max H.) You're very arrogant. You've got a lot to learn in life. Hopefully these seven days act as a lesson.	
Max, there's only room for one on this island.	Max O.
Max, there's only room for one on this island.	
Max H. sits with a gaping mouth, looking around at the rest of his tribe, only catching an equally shocked face from friend and ally Craig. He laughs and curses his tribe as he takes his torch over to Jeff, telling them that they've made a big mistake in voting him out. Charles reassuringly puts a hand on both Raymond and Max O's shoulders, thanking them for coming through and saving him. Jeff tells the men that their division has led to the first major blindside of the game, leading to what may be an uncomfortable few days. He instructs all the men other than Marvin to head back to camp, as Marvin needs to stay behind in order to pass on his individual immunity to somebody on the Yasur tribe.
Tribal Council 3:Lopevi	Tribal Council 3:Lopevi 	 	
VotedAgainst 	Voter 	 	
Max H. (5 votes) 	Charles, Jonathan, Marvin,Max O., Raymond	 	
Charles (3 votes) 	Craig, Max H., Youseph 	 	
VOTED OFF:Max H. 	VOTED OFF:Max H. 	VOTED OFF:Max H.	VOTED OFF:Max H.
They took me out. They're dumb for it. I know for a fact that Craig stayed true, so I wish him all the luck. Max is a bitch... and I can't stand him and his stupid bald head. Charles, I gotta give it to him... he spun it well. But, they're going down now they just lost a strong member.	Max H.
They took me out. They're dumb for it. I know for a fact that Craig stayed true, so I wish him all the luck. Max is a bitch... and I can't stand him and his stupid bald head. Charles, I gotta give it to him... he spun it well. But, they're going down now they just lost a strong member.	
===Yasur===
The women enter tribal council where they find Marvin waiting. The women each take their seats, before Jeff instructs Marvin to make his decision as to who will be receiving the individual immunity necklace. Evelyn smiles as Marvin walks towards her; but quickly drops her smile once he passed by, instead placing the necklace around Virginia's neck, granting her safety for the night. Virginia rubs Marvin's hands in gratitude, whilst the other women appear to breathe a sigh of relief.
Jeff asks Virginia how it feels to be saved, with the second oldest tribe member admitting that it has come as a surprise, with many of the women expecting that Marvin would save the person who identified themselves as the target. Jeff asks who this person is, with everyone admitting it is Evelyn. Evelyn claims to be disappointed in the decision, having hoped to be saved so that the night wasn't another easy one for "certain people". She goes on to accuse Helene and Nargis of "bullying" Marvin into a decision; a statement that causes a heated response from Helene, who rejects being called such a name.
Jeff interjects in the argument between Evelyn and Helene, asking others for their take on the label used against Helene. No other women appear to agree with it, saying instead that Helene is a strong-willed individual, and that she and Evelyn simply cannot get along. Nargis too passionately defends Helene, claiming Evelyn is "intimidated" by the two of them for their occupations (something which Mildred confirms to be true). Evelyn goes on to explain that despite her being the "easy vote", the other women on the tribe still need to move away from playing Nargis and Helene's game, believing this to be a key night to do so.
(shown writing down 'Evelyn')	Helene
(shown writing down 'Evelyn')	
(voting for Nargis) I hope this sends a message that you never fooled me.	Evelyn
(voting for Nargis) I hope this sends a message that you never fooled me.	
An unsurprised Evelyn is quick to stand and take her torch over to Jeff, choosing not to look at anyone on her tribe after being booted unanimously as expected. After her departure, the other women are told that despite their unity, there are clear weaknesses showing despite the strong start they had seen. Jeff wishes them luck in fixing these weaknesses, as according to the seven of them, they are now at their strongest possible point.
Tribal Council 4:Yasur	Tribal Council 4:Yasur 	 	
VotedAgainst 	Voter 	 	
Evelyn (7 votes) 	Donna, Helene, Mildred, Minnie,Nargis, Shirley, Virginia	 	
Nargis (1 vote) 	Evelyn 	 	
VOTED OFF:Evelyn 	VOTED OFF:Evelyn 	VOTED OFF:Evelyn	VOTED OFF:Evelyn
I am so glad to be out of there! My tribe were awful, and I just got stuck with a really bad group. I tried my best to survive and I thought Marvin was going to hand me the necklace... he didn't... oh well. I got to see an amazing new island... and learned that even when I'm ganged up on I don't back down.	Evelyn
I am so glad to be out of there! My tribe were awful, and I just got stuck with a really bad group. I tried my best to survive and I thought Marvin was going to hand me the necklace... he didn't... oh well. I got to see an amazing new island... and learned that even when I'm ganged up on I don't back down.	
===Still In The Running===
Lopevi 	Lopevi	Lopevi 	Lopevi 	Lopevi	Lopevi	Lopevi 	Lopevi 	Lopevi
Charles	Craig 	Jonathan	Marvin 	Max H.	Max O.	Raymond	Todd 	Youseph
Yasur 	Yasur 	Yasur 	Yasur 	Yasur 	Yasur 	Yasur 	Yasur 	Yasur
Donna 	Evelyn	Helene 	Mildred	Minnie	Nargis	Ruth 	Shirley	Virginia