AusSurvivor 4

### Season Summary

24 American sailed into the Fijian islands, and were divided onto 2 tribes. On the purple Naviti tribe, Ruth and Nate became obvious targets for their arrogant attitudes, while others were targets because of their challenge weakness. However, a majority alliance was formed, including Emma, Caroline, Belèn, Aiden, Jack S., and Ki. On the orange Malolo tribe, there were 3 separate groups: The majority group of Makenzie, Jack M., Delaney, Nathan, Evan, and Carlos, the minority group of Hudson and blossoming showmance Mia and Logan, and Elise and Christina by themselves. After Kirsten was voted out due to her annoying personality, Makenzie forged a bond with Christina, flipping on her split vote plan and voting out Elise. Makenzie sought to keep Christina and Logan in the game as a secret allies, orchestrating a blindside on Hudson.

On Day 15, both tribes competed for individual immunity and had to go to Tribal Council to vote someone out, however, in a shocking twist, the 2 who finished last from their tribes were automatically eliminated. Evan and Belèn, the 2 losers, were sent to a new beach: Yanuya. Naviti voted out Tiffany for her challenge failures, and Malolo voted out Mia for being untrustworthy, so that Makenzie could keep Logan in her back pocket. However, Tiffany and Mia, upon learning they were not going home, had to choose someone to come with them to "Exile," choosing Zack and Nathan respectively. Those 4 united with Evan and Belèn, becoming the Yanuya tribe. At the next immunity challenge, Yanuya was announced and promptly lost the challenge, seeing the blindside of Belèn. Makenzie was faced with the option of voting Christina or Logan out, and decided to keep the tribe strong by voting Christina out. At the Naviti beach, Meredith was clearly on the bottom, but Ki saw an opportunity to blindside his rival Aiden with his idol. Caroline and Emma decided to split the votes between Ki and Meredith, revealing Ki as a traitor, and blindsiding him after he used his idol to save Meredith.

On Day 23, the tribes switched. On the new Yanuya tribe, Caroline bonded with Carlos and Nathan, forming a 3 against Meredith and Tiffany. On the new Naviti tribe, Aiden was outnumbered by 4 original Malolo, however, Delaney used the chance to make a strong new ally and blindside Evan, finding an idol in the process as well. On the new Malolo, enemies Mia and Makenzie were reunited, both with idols. Makenzie had the majority, with new allies Jack S. and Emma. At tribal, Mia played her idol, blindsiding Jack S., and drawing a line in the sand.

The 3 tribes merged on Day 28, with 13 left in the game. There was a clear divide between the 2 factions of the tribe. Tiffany, Logan (with a misplayed idol on Mia and an unused Vote Steal), and Zack were voted out consecutively, but a show-stopping second idol play by Mia resulted in Jack M.'s blindside, with Mia finally following, leaving Meredith all alone. Makenzie, Emma, Caroline, and Delaney formed the Black Widow Brigade, and hoped to see an all female top 4. The Black Widow Brigade scooped up Meredith, and voted out Nathan and Aiden, leaving Carlos as the only man left in the game. Caroline, seeing that Meredith was only used to further Makenzie's game, played her idol on Carlos at final 6, causing Meredith to be voted out.

With 5 days left in the game, it was anyone's game. Delaney had made strong bonds when up against walls in the game, as well as finding an idol and never having her name written down thus far. Emma had played a fierce social game, but she has worn her emotions on her sleeve and has not been afraid to confront others. Caroline has been the complete opposite, as she composed the best poker face in Survivor. She has made bold moves to help her own game and separate her from the pack. Makenzie, the leader of the Black Widow Brigade, has controlled the outcome of almost every vote, and with 2 immunity wins under her belt and an idol, she is a force to be reckoned with. Carlos, the last man in the game has overcome personal obstacles in the game, but has succeeded by aligning with the strongest players, but never willing to turn on friends.

Carlos won the Final 5 immunity challenge, meaning the Black Widows had to devour each other. Delaney however, having a great friendship with Carlos since day 1, convinced him that if he gave up his immunity, she and Emma would vote out Makenzie, if not, Delaney would be going. Feeling compelled to make a big move to save his friend, Carlos gave up his immunity to Delaney, but she fooled him, as they blindsided a heartbroken Carlos, leaving an all femme fatale final four. Delaney and Makenzie, the 2 original Malolo, were against Caroline and Emma from Naviti. The former duo succeeded, when Delaney beat Emma in a fire-making challenge and voted out huge threat Caroline.

At the final tribal council, Makenzie explained her dominating strategy and how she was in total control. Delaney discussed her more under-the-rdar strategy, forming strong bonds, and convincing Carlos to give up immunity. Both were criticized: Makenzie for her undeveloped social skills and aggressive approach, and Delaney for not being as aggressive. While Makenzie grew flustered, Delaney calmly declared that she knew of every vote and blindside, even with the idol involved, and used it to her advantage to let others become the targets. In a tight 6-5 vote, Delaney's under the radar gameplay payed off, and she become the 4th Sole Survivor.