Double Trouble

**Double Trouble** is the sixth episode of *Sequester Canada 1*.

## Story

Sequester bot finishes his recap, the camera shifts to the contestants in the pre-jury house. Little do the contestants still in the game know the game is about to change forever. The contestants are on edge as they compete in a balloon-popping challenge to determine who will re-enter the game. Each pre-juror is determined to seize this second chance and make their mark in the competition. Tyrie emerges as the fastest balloon-popper, with Jasmine, Thomas, and Kyler closely trailing behind. However, Tyrie's initial excitement is short-lived when he discovers that the key he found doesn't fit the door, leaving him to search for the correct one. Amid the chaos, Cori manages to uncover a $5,000 prize from one of the balloons, but Tyrie seizes it from her, causing tension between the two. Sofia, on the other hand, retrieves a blue LOS (Locus of Safety) with a note but decides to keep it without reading the message, potentially holding a valuable advantage for her return to the game. As balloons continue to pop and keys are used without success, a trio consisting of Tyrie, Blossom, and Sofia finally finds the right key to unlock the door. The door swings open, granting one of them the opportunity to re-enter the game and potentially shake up the dynamics within the house.

Blossom returns to the game, creating a mix of excitement and uncertainty among the contestants. As the group discusses their preferences for who they hope will return, Blossom emerges as the chosen one, and she confidently re-enters the house, expressing her eagerness to make a lasting impression. However, the game is about to take a significant twist. Fembot announces that the pre-jury members, including Blossom, will have a unique role in determining who faces elimination this round. This twist involves the concept of "pool noodles," and it's clear that the dynamics of the game are about to shift dramatically. Blossom is immune this round and must select three players to receive pool noodles. These pool noodles will be passed among the contestants, signifying who they consider "coasters." The three players left holding the noodles will face the pre-jury, who will decide whether they should keep their noodles or pass them to someone else. The three with the noodles will then be up for elimination, and this round will result in a double elimination. Tensions run high as contestants strategize on who to target and how to manipulate this new twist to their advantage. The alliances and strategies are becoming more defined as the contestants react to Blossom's return and her choices for the "coaster night" twist. Blossom has chosen to align with Lyrsa, Kitana, Brayden, and Michaela, opting for a strategic move rather than personal feelings. However, her decision to nominate Michaela, Jin-gyu, and Kai has ruffled some feathers, especially with Amanda, who is not pleased with the choices. Amanda's frustration with Blossom's decision is evident in her confessional, as she believes that Blossom's choice is influenced by her loyalty to Lyrsa.

The trio of Michaela, Jin-gyu, and Kai has made their choices for the pool noodles, each with their own strategic reasoning. Michaela has chosen Kitana, expressing her loyalty to her alliance. Jin-gyu decided to give his noodle to Brayden, possibly to keep his options open and gather more information. Kai, on the other hand, has chosen Marina, a potentially risky move that might expose people's games. These choices are likely to stir up the dynamics in the game, especially with Kai's decision to give his noodle to someone from the opposing side, which could lead to tension and reveal more about people's alliances and strategies. The contestants have made their choices for the pool noodles, and it seems like there's a mix of personal strategies, targeting potential threats, and attempting to expose coasters. Kitana chose to give her pool noodle to Toby, believing that he's been neutral and keeping to himself, which fits the profile of a coaster. Brayden decided to give his pool noodle to Mateo, stating that Mateo has been shady and none of his moves have worked out well. This choice resulted in a heated exchange between the two. Marina chose to give her pool noodle to Lyrsa, citing that Lyrsa has been coasting between alliances and doesn't have a consistent game.

The tension escalates as Toby, Mateo, and Lyrsa face the scrutiny of the pre-jury. Toby defends himself by highlighting his role in the early stages of the game and suggests that Michaela should take his place as a coaster. Michaela passionately argues that she's been actively strategizing and points out Toby's passivity and neutrality. Jasmine echoes Michaela's sentiments, emphasizing Toby's weak gameplay and failure to make significant moves. The pre-jury overwhelmingly agrees that Toby should keep his noodle. Next, Mateo and Brayden face the pre-jury. Mateo accuses Brayden of doing nothing in the game, while Brayden challenges Mateo's strategic decisions. Sofia and the pre-jury criticize Brayden for his lack of gameplay, leading to a unanimous decision that Mateo should give his noodle to Brayden. Lyrsa is the final contestant to defend herself against the coaster accusation. She emphasizes her social connections and accuses Marina of being a coaster. Marina counters by revealing she possesses a LOS and argues that she's been biding her time for a strategic move. The pre-jury is split in their verdict, with some siding with Lyrsa and others with Marina. In the end, Marina receives Lyrsa's noodle, leaving her visibly upset.
With the pre-jury's decision, Toby, Brayden, and Marina are up for elimination and must strategize to secure their spot in the game. The pre-jury departs, leaving the contestants in suspense.

Amanda, Mateo, Marina, and Toby huddle together in their room to strategize. Amanda suggests targeting Brayden to ensure one of their alliance members remains in the game. Marina expresses her frustration about revealing her LOS, fearing that it might be flushed if she doesn't use it. Toby contemplates his battle match pick, considering Kitana or Michaela. Meanwhile, Kitana, Michaela, Kai, Jin-gyu, Lyrsa, Brayden, and Blossom discuss their voting strategy. They decide to split their votes, with four targeting Marina and three targeting Toby in case Marina uses her LOS. Kitana suggests that she should be the one to face Toby in the battle match if they can secure the numbers. In their strategy discussion, Michaela, Lyrsa, Brayden, and Blossom agree to vote for Marina, with the intention of flushing her LOS. Michaela suggests that Brayden should drag Amanda for the battle match, emphasizing the potential to eliminate a big threat from the opposing side. However, Brayden wants to drag Mateo, citing the insult he received from Mateo as his reason. Michaela expresses confusion, pointing out that Brayden had called Mateo weak earlier. Blossom defends Brayden's decision, suggesting that targeting Mateo, who might be a physical threat, could be a wise move. Michaela continues to argue that Brayden should drag Amanda, but Brayden remains firm in his choice to drag Mateo. Despite the disagreement within the group, Brayden is determined to drag Mateo in the upcoming elimination vote. In a separate conversation, Kai and Jin-gyu discuss the opportunity to blindside Kitana by voting for Marina. They believe that Marina will play her LOS, forcing Toby to select Kitana for the battle match. This move would potentially remove a strong competitor from the game and disrupt their alliance's dominance. Jin-gyu is initially hesitant but eventually agrees to this risky strategy, acknowledging that they came to the game to make bold moves. They see the potential benefits of this plan, even though it poses a significant risk to their alliance dynamics.

In a tense elimination ceremony, Marina decides to play her LOS to guarantee her safety. As a result, any votes cast for Marina are nullified. Fembot then announces that Brayden and Toby have been eliminated from the competition by default. The tension rises as Kitana finds herself standing alone after casting her vote for Toby. She confronts Jin-gyu and Kai, expressing her disappointment and anger at their betrayal. Jin-gyu attempts to justify their decision, citing Kitana's status as a significant threat in the game. Kitana, however, makes it clear that she intends to target them if she manages to return to the competition. Kitana is thus selected as Toby's opponent in the upcoming battle match. Next, Fembot addresses Brayden's battle match, which will occur before Kitana's. Amanda, Marina, Mateo, and Toby had voted for Brayden, and Brayden himself chooses Mateo as his opponent. The stage is set for these two contestants to face off in the battle match. Both Brayden and Mateo express their determination and rivalry in their respective confessionals as they prepare for their battle.

In a fast-paced challenge called "Spot the Difference," Mateo takes an early lead, closely followed by Brayden. Mateo quickly identifies the differences in the photos and rushes back to his station, calling out the correct answers. With swift precision, Mateo secures the victory in the battle match. Brayden, while still studying the photos, is left behind as Mateo claims the win. In defeat, Brayden makes a parting remark about having a girlfriend, but Mateo emphasizes the importance of the game not being about romantic relationships. As Brayden heads to the jury house, the stage is set for Toby and Kitana to face off in the next round of the battle match. In the midst of the challenge, Toby expresses his fear of going up against Kitana, acknowledging Kitana as a formidable competitor. However, he's determined to give it his all and try to secure a win. Kitana, on the other hand, is determined to win and has revenge on his mind for Jin-gyu and Kai for putting her in this position. The tension is palpable as they both prepare to face off. As the horn sounds, Kitana takes an early lead with Toby trailing slightly behind. They both focus intently on their pieces, analyzing the details. Kitana makes her first attempt but is incorrect. Undeterred, she rearranges her pieces and calls in again, but once more, she's wrong. Frustration sets in as Kitana struggles to figure out the puzzle. Surprisingly, Toby, who had been trailing, makes his move, calls in, and gets it right, securing a surprising victory. Kitana, although disappointed, acknowledges Toby's success and expresses pride in his unexpected win. The battle match concludes with Toby emerging victorious, leaving Kitana with a mix of emotions.

## Battle Back

 RETURNED TO GAME:Blossom Smith

## Votes

 Toby (1 vote)
 Marina (used LOS)
 VOTED OUT:Brayden Dickinson, Toby Mason