S13E6- Gridlock

**Gridlock**
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DAKAL NIGHT 12

Michelle and Jenna walk back into camp feeling defeated.

Michelle: As I look back at a tribe that 11 days ago was 6 people. I wonder? What did we do wrong. I mean we have to be the worst tribe in the history of Nick’s franchise.

Jenna: I really hope there’s a merger today since I really need the food and I could use not feeling like crap everyday. You’d think it be easier to feed 3 mouths as apposed to 5 but it’s a lot harder than you think.

REDEMPTION ISLAND DUEL DAY 13

Bob: I have been out on this island for 5 days. I don’t think the others will be able to grasp the feeling of desperation like I can. I have been through it all. Thick and thin and today I think it’s time to win it all.

Joe: When I come back into that game. I’m coming in like a fireball. I will be making alliances left and right and hoping something sticks. A lot can happen in 3 days and I need to stay to keep myself alive.

Woo: I know I’m just coming to the island and so I will have the most amount of fuel than my other competitors. With this is mind. I have to keep a calm head and win this duel. If I take it one step at a time. I can do good and make my way back into this game.

**Nick: Welcome Sele and Dakal. Sele getting a look and the new Dakal. Woo voted out at the last tribal council. Let’s get straight to today’s challenge. For today’s challenge, you will be competing in a two part challenge. First during the outside portion of the arena, contestants will have to get as much mud as they can carry and bring it to their bucket. Top two players will move on. For the 2nd part of the challenge players will place blocks using there feet creating a tower and then place a flag. First player to complete their tower will earn their way back into the game.**

**Results**: For the first part of the challenge, Woo smoked the competition with 15lbs of mud. Joe was eliminated from the game for only 9.6lbs of mud. In the second portion of the game, Woo was ahead by a lot during the entire match. Taking his time he knocked over some of his pieces giving Bob the advantage he needed to earn his spot in the final 9 and a way back into the game.

**Nick: Joe, you played great but you have been eliminated from the game. You will have to drop your buff in the fire and leave the arena. (Leaves). Woo, as for you. For coming 2nd in todays challenge, you have also been eliminated. However, you become the first member of the jury. Drop your buff and leave it in the fire. (Leaves). Alright congrats Bob! How does it feel.**

Bob: It feels great to finally be back inside this game. This just proves that if you work hard enough, you can get the job done. I had been eliminated on Day 8 and had I just given up like many would do, I would’ve never gotten this opportunity. I won’t waste it.

**Nick: One final bit of news. We’re going to be having a tribe swap. Everyone pick a buff packet and open it. (everyone opens it). You may notice that their all the same color. This is because your all living under the same beach as Koru. Bring in the feast! Now that we have merged, redemption island will no longer be in play.**

KORU DAY 13

Sarah: To finally be merged after 13 days feels great. Now the game becomes more individual and I’m ready to play that portion of the game.

Pete: Bob getting back is the best thing for my game. Me and him were on pretty good terms when we left so I can swing him back to my side pretty quick.

Michelle: I am glad that it was Bob that came back because both Joe and Woo would’ve had a Vendetta against me. I was their secret target.

Austin: I am so glad this merge hit. Now it is time to make my strategy. I’ve been laying low but I’m about to pounce like a tiger with these fools.

Shawna: As long as we stick together as a tribe, I make final 6 and I feel like this could be a very good position for me.

Jenna: When I tell you the food was good. I mean really good. I was basically eating a diet of water, water and a little bit of rice. The bread was to die for and the cheese. Oh dear lord the cheese.

Kelley and Austin talk about their next move.

Austin: I think me and Kelley have the option to side with the Old Dakal. Over at Sele I was around #4 so I think it’s about time for a change.

Kelley: If we flip, we could create a 4-4 tie between the players left. At most we go to rocks however I need to talk with Michelle or Jenna about a possible flip happening.

Kelly talks to Michelle about the plan.

Kelley: After talking with Michelle I’d say that her and Jenna were in a very touch situation and I made their day.

Michelle: I found an opening in this tribe. Austin and Kelley clearly aren’t happy with their position and want to change it. With me also having an extra vote, I create a majority that I can use to take out a bigger threat. Bob is safe for this first immunity but that is my choice on who to eliminate.

**IMMUNITY CHALLENGE DAY 14**

**Nick: Welcome to today’s immunity. Tribal immunity is no more. Today's challenge you covet individual immunity. Here’s how to play:**

**Immunity:** Contestants will dig up a pulley that they’ll use to pull a cart of planks. First 5 move on. Using the planks you will bridge yourself across a rope bridge. First 3 to complete will move on. The final stage you will dig up sandbags with balls inside. Using those balls you will move across the maze. First to land 3 balls in the middle wins immunity.

**Results:** Bob was 8th (had to be sat out). Jenna and Shawna lost the first round. (7th and 6th). Austin and Pete failed to make it across the rope bridge. (5th-4th). Kelley put all the balls into the middle and won immunity.

**Nick: Kelley you have a 1/7 shot at winning this game. As for one of you, you become the 6th person voted out and the 2nd member of the jury.**

KORU DAY 14

Pete and Bob rekindle an old relationship.

Bob: Pete is someone I still want to work with since me and him had a pretty good relationship pre-vote out. I think we’re still on the same page and this is currently the best option of voting.

Pete: I think my position in the game is strong. I know about Sarah’s idol. Bob doesn’t totally hate me despite me voting him out at the prior council. Tonight’s vote ultimately decides everything since it shows we’re lines are drawn.

Kelley, Austin, Michelle and Jenna decide on who to vote off.

Michelle: I would like Bob to be incorporated into the vote to make sure I don’t have to play my advantage.

Austin: The girls ask me who to vote for and I am wanting Pete but logically it makes sense to get rid of Sarah. She has played a wild game so far along with Shawna. Either player going home would be fine with me.

Kelley: For me, I want Shawna to go home. She is playing sketchy. I don’t know how much I trust her. She seems like this innocent player but at any second she turns on you.

Michelle gets Bob on board to vote off Shawna

Bob: It seems like I’ve stumbled ass backwards into two desperate alliances needing my vote. I’m the middleman and could play double agent if I want to.

Shawna and Sarah talk about a possible coalition

Shawna: Throughout these last 2 days, Kelley and Austin don’t seem to be Sele strong. This would put us in a 4-4 gridlock. I just think that Sarah should play her idol.

Bob talks with Shawna about the possiblitiy of a blindside.

Shawna: Apparently my name is being spilled by Austin. Who is he to say anything about me. He is a snake and I can’t stand those people. If he’s coming for me, I’m coming for him. This bunny has claws.

Shawna informs Sarah about the info.

Sarah: Shawna has been my #1 since day one. I would love to keep her in the game. I’m pondering if I should play the idol for her or keep it for herself.

TRIBAL COUNCIL DAY 14

**Nick: Welcome to tribal council. Please welcome our jury. Woo! Bob, let’s start with you. In this game you trusted people. They betrayed you, do you take that personally or do you work with them since your comfortable.**

Bob: I’m understanding that they had to play the game. Some I can forgive but others that is not the case.

**Nick: Jenna, the tribe is stacked against you, do you feel like Sele has a clear advantage over you or do you feel like cracks have imerged?**

Jenna: Obviously going to tribal 80% of time isn’t fun, but this creates cracks since they clearly aren’t as bonded as me and Michelle.

**Nick: Michelle, do you feel like having a bond like you have with Jenna is a helping or hurtful?**

Michelle: We’ll, this game is crazy but I feel like it’s more of a blessing since we don’t pose much of a threat as say another alliance that’s 3 or 4 members.

**Nick: Austin, The first merge tribal generally tells a story as to how the game will proceed. Do you feel like vote will be based on new or old alliances?**

Austin: We’ll it’s been a rocky time at Sele since the old alliances were already drawn in the sand so in my case old alliances split people, new alliances bring people together.

**Nick: Shawna, its clear Austin wants someone out from the old Sele, do you feel that he poses a threat to your game?**

Shawna: Absolutely, he chose to flip and has some decents numbers on his side. If I go home I understand that it is a part of the game and I will be crushed to go out this early. However, that being said, he does propose a threat since he doesn’t stand me and so he is against me.

**Nick: Alright, with that being said, Austin. Your up.**

Austin votes: Shawna. You say “if he doesn’t stand with me, he’s against me.” ditto.

Jenna votes.

Shawna votes: Austin. “It’s you are me tonight, usually the bunny eats the snake, but this time, the bunny has adapted.”

Sarah votes.

Pete votes.

Michelle votes and votes again.

Bob votes.

Kelley votes.

**Nick: If anyone has a hidden immunity and would like to play it, now is the time to do so.**

Sarah: For my game. I need Shawna here. This is for her.

**Nick: This IS a hidden immunity idol. Any votes cast for Shawna will not count.**

Shawna DNC

Shawna DNC

Shawna DNC

Shawna DNC

Shawna DNC. Thats 5 votes Shawna, all do not count.

Austin

Austin

6th person voted out of Survivor WAW and the 2nd member of our jury…AUSTIN. Your going to need to bring me your torch. (snuffs) It’s time for you to go.

Austin Final Words: Well. Not many regrets with how I played. I mean I felt that I made the right call in switching sides because if tonight worked out, I would’ve been in a very good position. You win some, you lose some. I’m just happy I was brought back.