The Final Wreckening of Trust

This is the finale of Survivor: India - Reincarnation Island

## Previously On *Survivor...*

*Previously on… Survivor:* 36 days ago, eighteen people from different walks of life traveled to the beaches of India to play the adventure of a lifetime (Caleb in a confessional: “*I’m so excited! This whole thing is a dream come true!*”). With new twists thrown their way (Probst: “*You guys will face our newest twist, Reincarnation Island! And all of you will live on the same beach*”), the castaways had to learn to adapt and make quick work of their social skills. Bryce immediately took the reins and created the first cross-tribal alliance (Shots of Bryce talking to Aishia then Hanna. Bryce in a confessional: “*Bing, bang, boom we had a cross tribal alliance going! The Fearsome Fivesome.*”) but not everyone was satisfied with it (Ryan in a confessional: “*I am a bit worried though, since I was the last one added to the alliance, so if I ever get a bad feeling from them, I’m snitching.*”)

After Ryan turned on Bryce (Probst: “*Bryce, the tribe has spoken*”), Hanna decided to come after them (Hanna in a confessional: “*I don’t trust Ryan at all. I want them gone.*”) which made Ryan flip the game upside down (Ryan to Danielle: “*Bryce pulled me into a cross-tribal alliance with Hanna in it, wanna know who else is in it?*”. Danielle in a confessional: “*An atomic bomb was literally just dropped on my game.*”) and take Hanna out (Probst: “*Hanna, the tribe has spoken*”).

As the merge happened, they created a counter alliance (Ryan in a confessional: “*I came up with a plan to make a second cross-tribal alliance with all the nice people in it like Danielle, and Tyler, and Melissa, Caleb and Timmy!*”) but Danielle finally got invited into the Fearsome Fivesome (Aishia: “*This would be a great alliance, I feel like the five of us really get along.”*), putting her in the middle of those two alliances and the Hara tribe (Danielle in a confessional: “*At this point I’m aligned with everyone left, and voting anyone out would be a betrayal.*”).

Trying to protect her closest allies, Danielle ultimately chose to side with the Fearsome Fivesome and took out the people on the bottom of her hierarchy in a string of blindsides (Shots of Caleb, Dylan, Tyler and Tamsyn getting their torches snuffed.) At the final seven, the majority alliance decided to turn on each other (Grahame to Aishia: “*We should take out Ryan.*” Ryan in a confessional: “*I have the perfect ammo to finally turn on them.*”), but Danielle still wanted to take out the people least close to her and caused the most chaotic vote of the season (Shots of everyone whispering at tribal council. Probst: “*Emilee, the tribe has spoken.*”).

Last time, Danielle finally got Aishia and Melissa to get over their beef and formed a final three pact with them (Aishia: “*I feel like we should be the three that goes to the end together.*” Melissa: “*I’m down.*”). Ryan decided to make a move with Grahame against Aishia and Danielle (Ryan in a confessional: “*I’ve been wanting Danielle and Aishia gone for a while, and now is the time to strike.*”) but Grahame ratted them out to Danielle (Grahame to Danielle: “*Ryan told me that they actually want Aishia out.*”) leading her to ponder her options on who to vote out (Danielle in a confessional: “*Man, now I'm really paranoid about Ryan and I’m thinking they might need to go tonight.*”). Unfortunately, every plan was put on hold when real life intervened. (Timmy in a confessional: “*My stomach is killing me, I can’t stop puking and it’s just so exhausting.*” Probst: “*So, it’s official? You’re pulling him from the game?*” Dr. Ramona: “*Yes.”* Shots of everyone saying goodbye to Timmy).

Now, five are left:

**Ryan**, the college soccer player from California, came into the game swinging and not afraid to play the villain. They played both sides of the cross-tribal alliances and let Danielle take control, but they’re ready to take it back from her and show everyone they’re not to be messed with. Will that be enough to get them the million dollar prize?

**Melissa**, the fourth grade teacher from Florida, relied on her honesty and emotions to get her through this game. She stayed loyal to her allies and did not hesitate to get feisty when needed, winning three individual immunities along the way. Will she be able to convince her peers to give her the title?

**Grahame**, the pharmacist from Kentucky, used his social skills to maneuver his way through the game. Forging tight bonds with people, notably Tamsyn, he knew when to make his voice heard in his alliance and when to put his foot down and make what he wanted happen. Will his game run short a few days before the end?

**Aishia**, the college athlete from California, used her charming ways to get people on her side and betray them when needed. Oftentimes targeted, she won three individual immunities to keep herself safe and always got her enemies out, not even her temper getting in her way. Will she manage to stay strong and become the Sole Survivor?

**Danielle**, the conspiracy blogger from Massachusetts, got everyone on her side at the merge, successfully playing everyone and making them think she was aligned with them. Wanting to play an honest and loyal game proved to be a tough task for her, but she ultimately got her closest allies to the end. Will she be able to make the right choices or will her moral dilemma finally catch up to her?

Who will win the million dollar prize? 3 tribal councils, 2 challenges, 1 winner! Tonight, on Survivor!

## Challenges

**Immunity Challenge:** *Temple of the Dog*
Each person will race down a down tower via a fireman's pole and slide. They will then maneuver through a series of obstacles collecting bags of puzzle pieces along the way. Once they have their three bags of puzzle pieces, they will race up the tower via a stairway and use all their puzzle pieces to solve a puzzle. The first person to solve their puzzle wins.

**Final Immunity Challenge:** *Hands on the Idol*
The final three will hold on to the Immunity Idol while standing on a small log. The person who will last the longest wins immunity.

## Story

### Day 36

#### Ganesha

The sun is rising above the Ganesha camp, as the castaways have just woken up and are still processing Timmy’s evacuation. A shot of Grahame looking at the ocean is shown.

We can now see that Grahame and Ryan are having a conversation at the water well.

**Grahame:** Who would you want to see in the Final Three?

**Ryan:** I would want to take you and Mel, since nobody likes her.

**Grahame (raising an eyebrow):** You really think Melissa? She would be a huge underdog if she got to the end I feel. I feel Aishia and Danielle have pissed a lot more people off if you ask me.

**Ryan (shaking their head):** Mel has been in the minority for the majority of the game though, she can't win with no strategic game.

**Grahame:** Mel has voted correctly every single Tribal Council, so she was clearly informed. Plus, she was able to dismantle the majority alliance and turn us all against each other. What has Aishia done besides be in the majority, backstab most of the jury and have her entire game implode on herself at Final 7?

Ryan sighs, disappointed that the pharmacist doesn’t see eye to eye with them.

The scene then shifts to Ryan approaching Melissa who’s cleaning the dishes in the ocean.

**Ryan:** Hey Mel!

**Melissa:** What do you want?

**Ryan:** Can we talk about our plans?

**Melissa:** What plans?

**Ryan:** I think we should split up Aishia and Danielle, they’re tight and they’ve been on top this whole game.

**Melissa (rolling her eyes):** I don’t care about that, Danielle is the only one who hasn’t lied to me in this game.

**Ryan:** Yes she has, Mel. Last time, her and Aishia were planning on voting you and they were trying to get me to go along with it.

**Melissa:** Let me stop you right there. You’ve lied to me this whole game so I don’t see why I should start believing you now.

**Ryan:** Mel, you need to make this move now if you want any chance of winn-

**Melissa (cutting them off while standing up):** I’m so sick of your bullsh\*t lies, leave me alone! *(storms off)*

The camera zooms in on Ryan sighing.

We can now see Aisha, Danielle and Ryan sitting together around the firepit.

**Ryan:** I think it would be super fun to go to the end together if we want a friends final three!

**Danielle:** I was thinking the same thing, haha!

**Aishia:** I’m down, I can’t trust Grahame anymore after he voted me at the Emilee vote.

**Danielle:** Now that we're close to the end we can just get a solid final three and rock our way to the end. *(grins)*

**Ryan:** Absolutely!

We can now see that Ryan has left the conversation and that Melissa is coming in carrying firewood.

**Melissa (dropping the firewood):** Was Ryan talking to you just now?

**Aishia:** Yes, why?

**Melissa:** They told me earlier that you two were planning on voting me out last time.

**Aishia:** That’s a lie.

**Danielle:** Oh wow… That's hard to digest right now.

**Melissa:** I don’t believe them but I’d like an explanation.

**Danielle:** Well, here's what actually happened. Ryan pushed to vote you out yesterday because they didn't trust you because apparently Grahame told them you were after them, like I told you. But Grahame told me that Ryan was actually trying to get me and Aishia to vote you only to turn around and have them, Grahame and Timmy blindside Aishia.

**Aishia (shocked):** WHAT?

**Melissa:** I told y’all not to trust that liar.

**Danielle:** At this point, weird as it sounds, you two are the only people who can actually work together on a vote it seems. *(chuckles)*

### Day 37

#### Immunity Challenge

* **Aishia** and **Melissa** are first in the lead, as the other three trail behind.
* **Aishia** and **Melissa** are the first ones to grab all their bags and make their way to the puzzle.
* **Danielle** catches up to them and gets to her puzzle.
* **Aishia** gets confused, leaving **Melissa** and **Danielle** as the two in the lead.
* **Ryan** and **Grahame** finally get to their puzzles.
* It’s very close between **Danielle** and **Melissa** until one of them makes their last piece fit in.

**Probst:** MELISSA WINS HER FOURTH IMMUNITY!!!

Melissa cheers and celebrates, as Grahame seems disappointed.

**Probst (putting the necklace around Melissa’s neck):** Congratulations on your fourth immunity win, you now have a one in four shot at winning the game. You guys can head back to camp.

The tribe leaves, as the camera focuses on Melissa smiling.

#### Ganesha

We can see the tribe coming back to camp and everyone congratulating Melissa, as the camera zooms in on her face.

We can now see that Grahame and Ryan have left camp, leaving the three women to talk.

**Aishia:** Okay, so what’s the plan ladies?

**Melissa:** I’m fine with either of them, they’re both liars.

**Danielle:** Same.

**Aishia:** Ew, what if one of them has the Shakti idol? That'd be so gross.

**Danielle:** That'd throw a wrench in our plans, yikes.

**Melissa:** We should split it then. If they’re both voting against the other, then one of us can throw a vote.

**Aishia:** I can vote against whoever’s not our main target.

We can now see that Melissa has left, leaving Danielle talking to Aishia who’s trying to make fire.

**Aishia (striking the flint):** I really hope they vote me tonight. I don't want you getting votes.

As Aishia manages to light a fire, a lightbulb lights up in her head at the same time.

**Aishia:** I just realized. It wouldn't hurt if you went to Grahame and suggested blindsiding me tonight, then I tell him I gave you my idol tonight, that way he thinks he has numbers and Grahame votes me.

**Danielle:** Alright, what's the benefit of all that?

**Aishia (grinning):** He'll vote me!

**Danielle (confused):** You like that?

**Aishia:** Yeah so I can cancel his vote against me, that’ll make me look good in front of the jury.

The scene shifts to Aishia and Grahame talking in the woods.

**Aishia:** I got a confession.

**Grahame:** What is it?

**Aishia:** I had an idol, but I gave it to Danielle for this vote because I don't think I need it. Also, we have the majority so it's not a big deal which of us plays it. *(giggles)*

**Grahame:** Okay, nice.

**Aishia:** She just really wanted an idol play so I let her have it. *(shrugs)*

**Grahame:** How long have you had it?

**Aishia:** Um, I don’t know, a while. Sorry I kept it secret, I never really wanted to ever use it. I just wanted to keep it away from the other side.

**Grahame:** No problem, that makes sense.

**Aishia:** So, the vote tonight?

**Grahame:** Yeah… I really wish Melissa didn't win immunity. She would've been the easy vote. Do you have a preference between Ryan and Danielle?

**Aishia:** I mean I just gave Danielle the idol so obviously not her. *(chuckles)*

**Grahame (chuckling):** Oh right! Yeah, I'm fine with gettin' Ryan out.

We can now see that Grahame has approached Danielle in a secluded part of camp.

**Grahame:** Aishia told me that she gave you her idol, is this true?

**Danielle:** She said she'd do it right before we leave to tribal.

**Grahame:** Okay, well I'm pretty sure Ryan and Aishia are votin' for each other so we can vote out either of them.

**Danielle:** Between the two, who's a bigger jury threat?

**Grahame:** I do feel that Aishia has been a better player but has more enemies. Then again, Ryan has enemies too like Dreamer.

**Danielle:** I'm happy to vote out Aishia, she probs is the bigger threat out of the two.

**Grahame:** Agreed.

Ryan is seen approaching the two.

**Ryan:** Hey guys, we’re doing Aishia tonight, right?

**Grahame:** Yeah but apparently she has the idol and she’s gonna give it to Danielle for this vote.

**Ryan:** That's fishy.

**Danielle:** I don’t have it yet but I'm 99% sure I'm getting it.

**Ryan:** Okay well hopefully she gives it to you and we can vote her out.

**Grahame:** Yep, we should be good if she gives it to you, Danielle. Alright, I’m gonna talk to Mel, keep me updated.

Grahame leaves the conversation, Danielle checks to see if he’s far enough then turns around to talk to Ryan.

**Danielle:** Okay, I don’t think Aishia’s gonna give me her idol, I think she just said that to throw him off his game.

**Ryan:** Oh, that makes sense, he definitely was thrown off.

**Danielle:** We should just vote against him since Aishia will probably play her idol.

**Ryan:** Yeah then we can go to final three with Aishia! *(grins)*

We can now see that the final five castaways are packing up their bags and picking their torches, as the camera focuses on Danielle.

#### Tribal Council

We can see the Ganesha tribe arriving at Tribal Council, sitting in front of the host.

**Probst:** We’ll now bring in the members of our jury. Dreamer, Caleb, Dylan, Tyler, Tamsyn and Emilee. Timmy is still in recovery at the hospital and will unfortunately not be a part of the jury.

Ryan and Danielle frown at this information, as Emilee watches them on.

**Probst:** Melissa, congratulations on your fourth immunity win! You are now guaranteed a spot in the final four. Do you think you needed this win?

**Melissa:** Yes, for sure I needed immunity. I have been the "outcast" all game, and for sure I would have been going tonight because, to be honest, I am too trusting and too honest for my own good. *(Grahame rolls his eyes)* But I refuse to play the villain like some others, (*looks at Ryan, who rolls their eyes)* just to try and win a game.

**Probst:** Ryan, she was clearly talking about you there.

**Ryan:** Yeah, Melissa hates me for some reason and no matter how hard I try to patch things up, she just doesn’t seem to want to forgive me so…

**Melissa:** I’m done forgiving liars in this game.

Ryan shakes their head and Caleb frowns on the jury bench.

**Probst:** Grahame, do you think we could potentially see an idol play tonight, since this is the last opportunity to play them?

**Grahame:** For sure. I think I know who has an idol between us and if I’ve put the trust in the right people, then I shouldn’t be on the receiving end of it.

Aishia smirks and Dylan rolls his eyes on the jury bench.

**Probst:** Aishia, do you feel as confident when it comes to the idol?

**Aishia:** Yes, I do, but anything could happen at tribal council. I mean, we saw what happened at the Emilee vote! *(giggles)*

Emilee shakes her head on the jury bench.

**Probst:** Danielle, how important is it to focus on the jury now that we're so late into the game?

**Danielle:** At this point, that's the most important part of the game by far. I don't know about everyone else, but I'd rather get 5th or 4th rather than 3rd or 2nd, because getting 3rd or 2nd means that your game wasn't respected enough to earn the title of Sole Survivor, and that's a huge punch in the gut. I'm definitely thinking about the end with every vote that goes by, because any slip-up will cost the entire game.

**Probst:** Alright, it is time to vote. Ryan, you’re up.

No voting confessionals is shown.

**Probst:** I’ll go tally the votes.

As Probst goes to retrieve the urn, Danielle’s wheels seem to be turning.

**Probst:** If anyone has a Hidden Immunity Idol and would like to play it, now would be the time to do so.

Grahame looks at Danielle, until Aishia stands up, making him frown.

**Aishia (walking up to Probst):** Try me, bitch. I’m playing this on myself.

Grahame’s jaw drops as Melissa shakes her head.

**Probst:** This is a hidden immunity idol. Any votes cast against Aishia will not count. I’ll read the votes. First vote…

**AISHIA**. Does not count.

Grahame sighs, as Aishia grins with confidence.

**GRAHAME**. (1-0)

Grahame shakes his head as Danielle bites her lower lip in nervousness.

**RYAN**. (1-1-0)

Ryan seems surprised and Grahame is on the edge of his seat.

**GRAHAME**. (2-1-0)

Danielle sighs as Ryan looks at her, hoping she didn’t flip.

Eighteenth person voted out and the seventh member of our jury… **Grahame**.

**Aishia:** Aww, lookie there! I don’t like when people write my name twice, buddy.

**Grahame (standing up):** I only voted you once, you’ll see.

Aishia rolls her eyes as Danielle shakes her head, disagreeing with her ally’s behavior.

**Probst (snuffing his torch):** Grahame, the tribe has spoken. Time for you to go.

Ryan seems relieved but confused as Dylan flashes a big grin on the jury bench.

**Probst:** Well, Aishia, Danielle, Melissa, Ryan. Congratulations, you have made it to the final four. You have one last challenge, which will decide which of you will end up in the final tribal council, and which one of you will become the eighth and final member of our jury. Head back to camp, goodnight.

### Night 37

#### Ganesha

We can see the tribe coming back to camp and reuniting around the firepit.

**Danielle:** Congrats on making it to the final four, everyone!

**Aishia (clapping):** We’re so close!

**Ryan:** Yay! I’m happy to be here but I’d just like to know who voted for me?

**Aishia:** I did. Let’s go have a chat.

We can now see that Aishia and Ryan are talking on the beach.

**Aishia:** I voted you because I thought Grahame would be voting Danielle, and I wanted to vote you so that it would be a tie, and you both could plead your cases and it could be a fair vote off, not an unfair idol blindside.

**Ryan (confused):** Huh? I am lost.

**Aishia:** I voted you in case Grahame played an idol and tried getting rid of Danielle. I wanted to at least give Danielle a fighting chance by tieing the results.

**Ryan:** Oooh, that makes sense.

**Aishia:** Yeah, I'm sorry I didn't consult you about it.

**Ryan:** That's alright, as long as you had a valid reason there wouldn't be any trouble.

**Aishia:** I hope there's no hard feelings. I still really want to go to the end with you.

### Day 38

#### Final Immunity Challenge

* After one hour, Jeff tries to offer hot chocolate and donuts to the final four, which they all deny.
* After one hour and 44 minutes, **Danielle** drops.
* After two hours, Jeff offers a plate of pasta to the remaining castaways. **Aishia** intentionally drops out saying “there’s no way anyone beats **Mel**”.
* After three hours and 36 minutes, **Ryan** drops.

**Probst:** MELISSA WINS FINAL IMMUNITY!!!

Melissa drops out with a grin on her face, too tired to celebrate.

**Probst (putting the necklace around Melissa’s neck):** Congratulations on your fifth immunity win, you are now guaranteed to plead your case in front of the jury. You guys can head back to camp.

The tribe leaves, as the camera focuses on Melissa smiling.

#### Ganesha

The final four castaways are seen coming back to camp, as the camera focuses on a teary-eyed Melissa.

**Aishia (hugging her):** Congrats Mel! I’m so proud of you!

**Danielle:** You’re a beast, girl!

We can now see that Ryan has left camp, leaving the three women to talk.

**Aishia:** Listen, for tonight's vote I'm 100% writing Ryan, and if you hear anything else from them, that is their desperate attempts to save themselves and turn us against each other.

**Melissa:** Same. I’m so happy we’re finally gonna get rid of that liar!

**Danielle:** I guess it’s a done deal then. *(sighs)*

The scene has shifted to Danielle and Ryan talking in the woods.

**Ryan:** Ugh, I’m so mad I lost the challenge.

**Danielle (patting them on the back):** Hey, that's okay, you tried your best.

**Ryan:** I really did, and I'm super bitter about it.

Danielle takes a deep breath.

**Danielle:** Ryan, I don't want to say this, but… I think you should vote for me.

**Ryan (surprised):** What? What do you mean? I don’t want you to go.

**Danielle:** I don't either, but Aishia and Mel are glued together and refused to vote each other out, which means they get to choose between us who goes home. I don't want to force a tie because Aishia's winning a fire making challenge any day of the week, and I don't want you to feel guilty for targeting me.

**Ryan:** Wow, I honestly don't know what to say. You are a great person Danielle.

**Danielle:** I'm not giving up, but I don't want to go behind your back.

**Ryan:** I respect you for telling me this, thank you. *(hugs her)*

**Danielle (hugging back):** You're welcome - don't feel bad campaigning to those two to vote me out, if I do get voted out tonight, then I'm rooting for you to win. And if they vote you, well, I'll try my best to beat them in the end for the both of us. One of us can win this, I just know it. *(grins)*

**Ryan:** I will vote for you to win if I go home, you deserve it, no matter what happens.

We can now see that Ryan has approached Aishia close to the shelter.

**Ryan:** Hey…

**Aishia:** Hey… are you honestly gonna vote me or Danielle?

**Ryan:** I was planning to take you since the beginning, and I don't think any of us could win against Danielle. So I think I have to vote for her.

**Aishia (nodding):** Thank you for being honest with me. I am glad that you are not voting me, that makes me feel so much more relieved.

**Ryan:** Who are you voting?

**Aishia (sighing):** To be honest, I'm torn.

**Ryan:** I feel bad, I wouldn't want to be making your decision, but if you would let me plead my case... I know Danielle wants to do the same.

**Aishia:** Yes, I'll let you plead your case because it's not fair for me to not listen.

**Ryan:** Thanks. So, Danielle and I have been in an alliance since way before we were, and we have been on the same wavelength for a while. We did all the same things like we were one person. We came up with everything together and did everything together. The difference between us, and the reason that I have actually wanted to vote Danielle out for a while now…  is that Danielle will get all the credit for anything I did. People like her better and I saw it happening throughout the game and it never stopped. She gets the credit for the stuff you did too. Like in that challenge when she was named the person who controls everything. Her social and strategic games were impeccable. I think she will win for sure if she gets to the end. My physical game was nonexistent, and my strategical game was bad because I took all the heat for what Danielle and I did together. The jury positively hates me. I will never win. She will.

Aishia suddenly starts to sob, as the decision is too heavy for her.

**Aishia:** My chest really hurts right now. It really does.

**Ryan:** Are you okay?

**Aishia (wiping her tears):** I don't want to hurt anyone. I love all of you guys.

**Ryan (teary-eyed):** I feel like crying. I love you guys so much.

The two friends hug, as the camera zooms in on Aishia’s wet eyes.

We can now see that Aishia has joined Danielle on the beach.

**Danielle:** Hey, have you been crying?

**Aishia:** Yeah… Ryan’s making so many good points on why to vote you out, and I wanna cry just thinking “do I value winning or friendship?” or… whatever, so many things. I’m so scared… Now is the final wreckening of trust.

**Danielle:** Hey, in the end it's a game, so it's all about having fun - don't let anything people say change that you're here to enjoy yourself.

**Aishia:** It's just so f\*cking sad that I'm at the point of genuinely considering writing you, after all we've been through. I know it's selfish, but I just can’t ignore that in the back of my head I might be making a game changing mistake.

**Danielle (taking Aishia’s hand):** Hey, don't feel bad, thanks for being honest about what you're feeling, it's a completely legitimate feeling to have.

**Aishia:** I just really don't wanna go home, and I really wanna win and I feel like I'm putting a label on our friendship by considering voting you saying "I want to win more than I value our friendship", and I don't want that, so that's why I'm compelled to take you to the end. Because I truly love and care about you Danielle, you have been my greatest ally this entire game.

**Danielle:** That's sweet to hear, thanks! Obviously I'm not gonna pretend like I don't want to stay badly, but no matter what I'll be your friend - that won't change because of a game. *(hugs her)*

**Aishia (hugging back):** Love you Danielle.

The scene shifts to Aishia and Melissa talking in the woods.

**Aishia:** Hey, we have a... situation. Ryan and Danielle are voting each other, and both verbally said you and I are the deciders on which goes home. If we want any shot at winning... I'm sorry - but the best bet is Danielle going home. Nobody will vote Ryan. Danielle also said it was fine if we voted her. I’m conflicted.

**Melissa (frowning):** Sorry but I want Danielle in the final three. I'd rather be beaten by someone who played a great game than someone who lied and used me every step of the way. I think we should do what is right and take Danielle. All of us have played great games and all of us deserve to be there.

**Aishia:** I don't think we will win if we do that.

**Melissa:** Do you really want to take Ryan just because you think you can beat them? Or do you actually think they deserve it?

**Aishia:** I just wanna give you and I a fighting chance in the finale. It just seems like a million dollar mistake taking someone who the jury loves. I think you and I will actually be the real competitors if we take Ryan. But if we take Danielle it'll just give her a win.

Melissa shakes her head.

We can now see that Melissa has approached Danielle at camp.

**Melissa:** Hey, Aishia asked me to vote you but I refuse to let Ryan go to the final three.

**Danielle:** Disappointed to hear Aishia say that, I'm not mad and I completely understand, but it's still saddening.

**Melissa:** Honestly, I'd rather go to the end with someone I trust and who has worked with me than someone who has lied to me and used me. You deserve to be there.

**Danielle (smiling):** Thanks, your support here means a lot. If it comes down to it, I'm going to try harder than I ever have to win that fire making challenge!

**Melissa:** Okay so what if we vote for Aishia instead? She doesn’t deserve to make it there after turning on you like that.

**Danielle:** I dunno, I already said to Ryan that we should vote each other, plus in fire I think I beat Ryan way more often than I beat Aishia.

The scene then shifts to Danielle approaching Aishia in the woods.

**Danielle:** Mel brought up possibly switching the vote onto you - I made sure that was shot down as soon as it was suggested.

**Aishia:** Oh dear. I'm voting Ryan now.

**Danielle (confused):** What changed your mind?

**Aishia:** Well if there's potential of me going home I ain't voting risky!

**Danielle:** Oh, great then. I ain't complaining. *(chuckles)*

**Aishia:** Also, if I did vote you it'd be a tie, and I don't think you deserve to be put through that trauma.

**Danielle (smiling):** Well, that's nice to hear. I was getting ready for fire, too.

We can now see Aishia coming back to camp with a sad look on her face, which Ryan immediately notices.

**Ryan:** Is everything okay, Aishia? Should I be worried?

**Aishia (frowning):** I don't know Ryan.

**Ryan:** What? What happened?

Aishia, visibly stressed, shrugs and stays silent.

**Ryan:** Aishia? What? This is a no-brainer, what is going on?! Will you please talk to me?

**Aishia:** I'm so nervous, I don't know!

The camera zooms in on Ryan’s face.

**Ryan:** You need to chill and clear your head. My plea must have made some sense to you, right?

**Aishia:** It did. But Melissa is so dead set on you and if Danielle wins the tiebreaker, then it's 100% her who’s gonna win.

**Ryan:** It’s better to risk it then to let her win. Give it a chance, don't give up. I am gonna try my absolute hardest Aishia, and even if I lose, I am gonna tell the jury that you were the one who tried and who attempted to make a difference and to win, okay?

**Aishia:** Okay…

As her confessional is displayed, we can see the final four castaways pack up their stuff and pick up their torches, then head to tribal council.

#### Tribal Council

We can see the Ganesha tribe arriving at Tribal Council, sitting in front of the host.

**Probst:** We’ll now bring in the members of our jury. Dreamer, Caleb, Dylan, Tyler, Tamsyn, Emilee and Grahame, voted out at the last tribal council.

The camera zooms in on Grahame and his freshly dyed pink mustache.

**Probst:** Melissa, congratulations on your fifth immunity win, and a guaranteed shot at the final three. Do you think you have a good shot at winning over the jury? Are you proud of the game that you've played?

**Melissa:** I am proud of the game I have played. I have played this game honestly. Unfortunately from the start, people screwed me over left right and centre, they lied and tried to use me for votes, tried to flush idols I didn’t have and pretty much just pretended to be my friend. *(Grahame rolls his eyes)* I look at those three sitting together and realise that in the end, I got myself here, each one of them had each other to rely on to make it here. I had no one. I worked my ass off each and every day to stay in this game.

Tamsyn nods on the jury bench.

**Probst:** Aishia, is the biggest jury threat going to be leaving tonight?

**Aishia:** I don't know, Jeff. *(frowns)* I really can't answer this because I have no idea, this is the hardest vote I've ever had to do.

**Probst:** Danielle, is it difficult to vote someone out after playing with them all for so long?

**Danielle:** Look, voting out Caleb was tough. Voting out Tyler was really tough. Voting out Grahame was super tough. But none of those votes are as tough as tonight. Ryan and Aishia are super close friends of mine, and I love both of 'em to death, but I have to vote for one of them. I made what some people would probably call the stupidest strategic move of the game and said to myself, I'm not going to do this scrambling, I'm going to be honest with people - and that's what I did. I talked to people, and with one person I even asked them to vote for me because I knew one of us was going home and I didn't want to use trickery. I'm not saying I don't want to stay; I want more than anything to be able to land a spot in that final three, and with all my heart I have fought to get there. But I want the game to end on a happy note where we can all walk away friends and keep our integrity for just this one vote, and even if I made an idiotic strategic move that ends my game, I'll do it staying true to myself.

Ryan smiles while Aishia buries her face in her hands.

**Probst:** Ryan, only one more person will be voted out before the Final Tribal Council. Why should it not be you?

**Ryan:** Well Jeff, it shouldn't be me tonight because the three main aspects of this game are strategic, physical, and social games, they are constantly linked together in this game, and I can give you three reasons why it shouldn't be me. My physical game was nonexistent, I have not won a single immunity. My strategic game and my social game go hand in hand as to why I shouldn’t win. I tried to center my game around making friends and strategically, I didn't want to go far with half of those people, so trying to gain people's trust was not a good move on my part because the jury hates me for it. I have a very small chance at winning Jeff.

Aishia sighs, still not knowing what to do.

**Probst:** Alright, it is time to vote. Ryan, you’re up.

No voting confessionals are shown.

**Probst:** I’ll go tally the votes.

As Probst goes to retrieve the urn, Aishia refuses to look anyone in the eye.

**Probst:** I’ll read the votes. First vote…

**RYAN**.

Ryan nods and Melissa smirks.

**DANIELLE**. (1-1)

Danielle smiles, expecting this vote from her friend.

**RYAN**. (2-1)

Ryan seems nervous and Aishia looks straight at the host, anticipating the last vote.

**DANIELLE**. It’s a tie.

Danielle shakes her head as Ryan sighs, relieved. Aishia seems to be feeling guilty while the whole jury is shocked.

**Probst:** Here's how this will work. Melissa and Aishia, I will give the two of you an opportunity to publicly change your vote to either Ryan or Danielle, and if the two of you can come to a unanimous decision to boot one of them, they will become the final member of our jury. If you choose to keep your votes the same, however, then Ryan and Danielle will go into a fire making tiebreaker to decide who will go home, and who will make it to the final tribal council. I'll leave it up to you two to decide.

**Danielle:** What the hell, Aishia?

**Aishia:** I’m sorry Danielle…

**Danielle (rolling her eyes):** Mkay.

**Aishia (gasping):** What about all that talk about going with your heart?

**Danielle:** Yeah, but you said you'd vote Ryan, you lied to me. That's just plain stupid jury management.

**Aishia:** I'm confused.

**Danielle:** What do you mean, you're confused? You led me to believe you'd vote Ryan when I was clearly going to be sympathetic if you told the truth. But okay, whatever.

**Aishia (getting teary-eyed):** Oh my God, I’m so sorry.

**Danielle:** I'm done with you.

**Aishia:** Danielle…

**Danielle:** No, honestly. If you just voted me instead of being so wishy wishy I’d have been fine, but now you're just getting my hopes up and then crushing them, and honestly you're not winning in the end against Mel and Ryan.

**Ryan:** That’s false, Aishia! You cannot beat Danielle!

**Danielle:** No, she can’t beat you! Aishia, you just backstabbed your ally at the last possible moment, which in itself is usually stupid, but you did it in the most excruciating way possible. I hope you at least understand where I'm coming from here.

Aishia once again buries her face in her hands, torn between her friends.

**Probst:** Are you both keeping your votes the same?

**Melissa (nodding):** Yes.

**Probst:** Aishia?

**Aishia:** Give me a moment.

Aishia takes a long time to think, feeling the pressure from her two friends. She then takes a deep breath and delivers the final sentence.

**Aishia:** I vote out Ryan.

**Ryan (shaking her head):** Oh my God…

**Danielle (sighing):** Thank you, Aishia.

**Probst:** Ryan, you need to bring me your torch.

Grahame shakes his head on the jury bench while Dreamer is grinning with excitement.

**Probst (snuffing their torch):** Ryan, the tribe has spoken. Time for you to go.

Ryan leaves, as hero music plays. The host turns his attention to the final three.

**Probst:** Melissa, Danielle, Aishia. Congratulations. The three of you have officially made it to the Final Tribal Council. The power now shifts to the jury, a group of 8 people who you had a hand in voting out. They now hold your fate in their hands and will decide who is the winner of Survivor: India! You guys can head back to camp.

### Night 38

#### Ganesha

The final three is seen coming back to camp, as gloomy music plays in the background.

**Melissa:** Well, congrats girls.

**Danielle:** Thanks, Mel. You too.

Aishia stays silent as the camera zooms in on her face.

We can now see that Melissa has gone to sleep, leaving Aishia and Danielle to talk.

**Danielle:** Aishia, I didn't mean for you to switch your vote because I got frustrated, now I feel horrible.

**Aishia:** I feel horrible about what I did to you.

**Danielle:** No, I'm being a hypocrite. I was close with Grahame, and I didn't want to stab him yet I did anyway. You doing the same is no different, it's just karma for me. It would've been fair.

**Aishia:** I just wanted to make a move, but I realized that I was being selfish and trying to win over trying to be your friend. Once you said that I wasn't going to win over Ryan and Melissa, I felt... wow… Am I really trying to take my friend out for nothing?

**Danielle:** Look, I was being a total hypocrite when I got frustrated. I understand I'm a jury threat and I've betrayed people for strategic purposes in the past. It was completely unfair of me to say anything and for that I'm sorry.

**Aishia:** It's okay. I just switched my vote out of fear of permanent damage in our relationship. Please don't scare me like that, because saying "I'm done with you" doesn't really make one feel that good.

**Danielle:** Oh heck no, I was done with you strategically, not once in my maddest moments did I think "Ugh, never gonna talk to that gal again after this".

**Aishia:** Wish you clarified, then you'd be in a tiebreaker right now. *(giggles)*

Danielle laughs loudly, the guilt slowly disappearing from her mind.

### Day 39

#### Ganesha

The sun is seen rising above the Ganesha camp one last time. Sunrays pierce through the holes of the shelter’s roof, leading to Aishia opening her crystal blue eyes.

We can now see that the three women have made their way to Tree Mail, finding their Day 39 breakfast.

**Aishia:** Food!!

**Danielle:** Oh my God, champagne!

**Melissa:** Pancakes, croissants, bacon… Love it!

We can now see that the final three women are burning their shelter, and showing respect to the land of India.

The castaways are seen packing up their stuff and picking up their torches, heading for tribal council one last time.

#### Final Tribal Council

We can see the final three arriving at Tribal Council, sitting in front of the host.

**Probst:** We’ll now bring in the members of our jury. Dreamer, Caleb, Dylan, Tyler, Tamsyn, Emilee, Grahame and Ryan, voted out at the last tribal council.

Ryan is seen sitting down on the far right of the jury bench, smiling at the finalists.

**Probst:** Well, Melissa, Aishia, Danielle, first off, congratulations! You have done what 15 others in this game could not do, survive 19 votes and make it to day 39. For most of this game, you have had your fate in your own hands, but tonight, that will change. The power now shifts to the jury, a group of 8 people who you have all had a hand, either directly or indirectly, in voting out. These 8 people will now decide your fate in this game, as they will be voting for who they most want to see win. Here's how this will work: all three of you will make an opening statement, then the jurors will each make a speech to you. Aishia, you’re first.

**Aishia:** Hello jurors! I just want to begin in part by saying I am so grateful for this experience to play this game. I am a huge fan of Survivor, and have been since a young age. To finally get an opportunity to play this game and to have made it so far is just such an overwhelming accomplishment for me personally, and I'm so proud of how far I've come. I sit here tonight with the sole intention to prove to you all why I deserve this title of Sole Survivor. So, starting off on this game I was placed on Hara, and I quickly found myself in love with these wonderful people.

Dylan rolls his eyes and Tyler frowns.

**Aishia:** However, there were many other bonds and relationships cross tribe to be made. I met Bryce, Caleb, Hanna, Dreamer, Tamsyn, Grahame, just to name them.

Tamsyn shakes her head.

**Aishia:** At the swap, I had to endure so many trials. Voting someone out, then having them return and give me a disadvantage. Through swindling and convincing, I survived two votes where I could have easily been outed had it not been for the relationships I had built in the game prior. Once the merge came around - I found myself in a state where I had nice built up bonds with nearly every player left in the game. I felt I had control entirely of the game. I remember knowing that Dreamer and Ryan had some feud. I thought “oh wow… wonderful. I guess that means people will be taking sides, or something like that, right?” So I exploited that in order to take charge and go under the radar, getting one of the two out.

Ryan nods while Dreamer makes a face.

**Aishia:** The next vote, I gracefully won immunity. The vote was intended to go one way, but the second I received word that Caleb was coming for Ryan and myself, I shifted gears on the new target. I had to take initiative. Nobody was going to get away with targeting my alliance. I once again lead the charge to have Caleb voted off. Giving everyone an explanation, and a 9-2-1 vote where my biggest threat to my game was sent walking out the door.

Caleb seems impressed.

**Aishia:** The next vote was absolutely a challenge. I had been playing both sides and had the choice of going with Hara for a vote, and we send a player home, or making a move and showing everyone that loyalties with Hara were not as tight. Taking out Dylan made me a more open player. It really proved I was not afraid to make moves, which I never have been afraid to make but this really ensured so. Dylan’s vote granted more trust in my current alliance, and also led to the opportunity for more bonds to be built.

Dylan seems to be thinking.

**Aishia:** The following day, I hear Tyler has been trying to come after me. So I spent hard work, time, and dedication into winning immunity and making sure I would not be voted off. I played into his desires, leading him along that I was with him. But in reality Tyler was the victim of that vote. Another vote I was totally in charge of.

Danielle frowns.

**Aishia:** Next vote, I could not vote. My goal in that vote was to give my vote to someone who I knew would be voting how I wanted. I gave my vote to Danielle, and convinced her my vote would be going to Tamsyn, which she followed through with. After that, there remained 7 players in the game. That vote was the most insane I'd experienced. I discovered that Emilee had been spreading lies to different players, and that my name might be written. In a shocking twist, Emilee was the person who had to be voted out that night. She was a close ally of mine - but so much miscommunication and distrust leads one to take action. I had to take out anyone who was targeting me, and I succeeded.

Emilee shakes her head, disappointed.

**Aishia:** Final five arrives, and it’s time to make a real game changing move. Who do I want to take to the end with me? Grahame lied to me. He said he was with me and I knew he was actually against me. I felt betrayed, because I had never written his name down prior, nor led any vote to do so. That’s when I knew I had to pull out the idol that I had been saving nearly the entire merge. I came up with a convenient plan to make Grahame think Danielle was the real person who had it. I played it knowing I did not need it - but proving that I wasn’t going to let him land a vote on me. I feel bad because he had been such a close ally for so long - but at the end of the day it wasn't who shot first, we both took charge at each other at the same time. Taking him out was smart for my game however because he was above average at challenges, and if anyone stood in the way of the final immunity, it’d be him.

Grahame seems confused.

**Aishia:** My plan had been all along for Melissa to get the final immunity. Which is why I threw the challenge. I knew Melissa was someone I could trust - and who had said she would not vote me. Then the most difficult vote ever ensued. I was tasked with voting out 1 of my 2 friends. Ryan or Danielle. It was back and forth for literally the whole afternoon. Originally I voted Danielle because I felt she was a huge threat to win this game, but at the revote, I went with my loyalty over strategy because Danielle and I had built such an intense relationship over the season and I could not bear to see her voted off. I felt so sad Ryan had to be the victim of a revote. I do not regret that because Danielle really deserved to be here. We promised each other final three this entire game, and I needed a reality check to remind me just how great of friends we really are.

Ryan seems a bit hurt by this.

**Aishia:** All in all, my game was incredibly strategy based, with some room left for emotional decisions. I understand I might have been perceived as cold and merciless in vote offs, lying and bloodthirsty to advance. But I did actions so I did not have to deal with the emotional and moral weight being put on me for doing those actions. There has been a target on my back this entire season. There was people coming after me - and I had to cut them loose. I survived this season by the relationships I made, the actions and words I spoke, and the moves I made and conducted at the end of the day. Every single juror out there I had planned and worked on sending home, even at Grahame’s vote I set a backup vote Ryan’s way in case there was an idol play - but I still was the one who directed the charge. There was so much thinking, strategy, and involvement I had built up. I just ask that you not be bitter about how you were taken out of this game. I did what I had to do to keep moving forward, surviving, and guaranteeing myself this coveted spot in the final 3. I truly felt I played a game that was resilient, overcoming, and truly an underdog story. I know there is a lot of grudge against me, and people are already ready to vote another way. But do not turn away so quickly, hear me out and listen to my plea. For tonight's vote, I truly hope you can respect my game for what it is and understand it, and I wish you all the best of luck when you cast your vote.

**Probst:** Danielle, you’re up.

**Danielle:** Hi, guys! Let me just say, right off the bat, I don't want to bash Aishia or Melissa tonight - they both played really amazing games, and if you vote for either of them, I'll be happy for them because they deserve it.

Tyler nods.

**Danelle:** I still can't believe I'm here, to be honest. I came into this game thinking, "Oh, I'll just play up the character of this crazy old lady into conspiracies and aliens and not take things seriously".  And for the first few days, as I'm sure a lot of people can attest to, I was pretty crazy and just enjoying myself and making friends. But once the first swap happened, I really snapped into the game and started playing, and I think that's also the point when I made really strong bonds with people like Ryan/Melissa/Aishia, among others. Then when the merge hit, and I actually realized, "Oh my gosh, I have a chance to win this thing!". After that, I had more determination than anything to reach this point at the final three. And, well, somehow it worked, and I'm here asking for your vote before you today.

Dylan is seen listening.

**Danielle:** I don't want to sound corny, but I really did grow so much during this experience. There's so much I'm gonna take with me into the real world after this, and so much I've learned about the human experience as a whole.  I learned a lot about myself and how I act under stress, how I value honesty versus strategy, how I deal with keeping secrets, and how I can juggle the friendships I made with so many of you guys.  None of that stuff was fake or strategic, y'all are genuinely cool people that I loved to get to know.  Trust me, if there was the option for a Final 10, I would've taken it! *(giggles)*

Tamsyn rolls her eyes while Ryan smiles.

**Danielle:** In the end, I understand some of you are probably mad at me for some of the things I did to you in the game, and I totally get that. At the same time, I'm really proud of the game I played. I feel like I balanced a strong social game with making moves, and even after I was labeled as "Person Really in Control of the Game" I was able to go under the radar without receiving a vote, not counting the Black Vote, up until the final four. I also voted for each and every one of you, meaning I voted for the person who went home every cycle.

Grahame seems impressed.

**Danielle:** Anyway, I'm not gonna ramble on about all the stuff I did since I figure I'm boring y'all enough as it is, and I'd love to get straight to answering your questions and hearing you guys out in this important decision you have to make. No matter what happens, though, I can't wait for us to crack open a champagne bottle and have a good laugh over this game once it's all over. So cheers to such an extraordinary experience!

**Probst:** Melissa, you’re up.

**Melissa:** I came into this wanting to play an honest game. I started on a tribe that was already battling each other and the lies just kept on coming. I always felt like I was an outsider, just another vote, as everyone in the game seemed to have other connections. Even though it was a "one world” twist I really didn't get much opportunity to get to know players in the early stages of the game, due to other people spreading rumours and other stuff about me.

Grahame rolls his eyes.

**Melissa:** I managed to stay in the background until the first tribe swap. Some people approached me for an alliance, but they actually had no intention of ever aligning with me. I found out afterwards that they were lying the whole time. I had no interest in giving them a second chance to screw me over, so when I fought my way back from Reincarnation I joined a different tribe. I didn't know most of the tribe, but there was one person there whom I thought I could trust. Turns out I was the one being played.

Ryan, knowing Melissa’s talking about them, sighs.

**Melissa:** It did, however, give me a chance to meet Danielle, and it was nice to actually have one person in this game that I could talk to. Merge was really the turning point in this game for me. I figured if I had made it this far I may as well try my best to see how far I could actually go in this game. I managed to actually find one person who was willing to just let me play this game my way, and get to know me as a person.

Danielle smiles.

**Melissa:** I played this game from the start pretty much on my own. People used me for a vote, or they lied to me, used me to spread lies and paranoia but no one really tried to get to know me. I have this belief that Survivor can be played by being honest, something I take pride in. A lot of people don't like the fact that I am honest and I will "tell it like it is" but to be honest, I find it makes this game less complicated and more about strategy and challenges. A lot of people told lies and those lies caught up with them eventually. I never had that problem because I was always honest with each person that came to me and asked me where my allegiance was or who I was thinking about voting for or even who I felt was a big threat.

Tyler nods.

**Melissa:** At the end of the day, I am a loyal person, and for those that do show me loyalty and honesty, I will always have their back. In this game, only one person was willing to take me at face value and chose to believe me, and believe in me. In return I gave that person my loyalty, knowing that they were aligned with pretty much every other player. I fought hard to stay in this game, knowing that pretty much every other player wanted me gone, and had the numbers to take me out. I won 5 individual immunities, not because anyone threw them, but because I needed them and would have done anything to win. I had to rely on my own strength of character and mind and took each day as it came. I made sure I was always on the right side of the vote. I made sure to sit back and let everyone come to me, and as you all turned on each other, I knew I would more than likely be that "extra" vote that someone needed to go after a "perceived" threat. I knew all about the alliances, the mud slinging, the attempt to get me to flush my non-existent idol and all the lies about me to try and throw shade my way.

Tamsyn seems impressed.

**Melissa:** Honestly when I started this game, I came in with an open mind and a willingness to play this game with anyone. I trusted the wrong people and got stabbed in the back on many occasions, but I got back up, dusted myself off and kept chipping away. I played an honest and loyal game, as an outsider, winning immunities to keep myself safe and I feel that I managed to do it with integrity and hard work. I stayed loyal to the one person who was willing to treat me with the same courtesy and respect, knowing that they had other alliances, I trusted them. When it came to the final four, I kept my word to them and never wavered from my allegiance to them. I do believe that friends do come before a win, and as such I would rather lose a game to a worthy opponent and a friend than take someone I felt I could beat. Win or lose, I feel good about myself, the journey I took to get here, and the game I played.

**Probst:** Alright, I will now give the jury members some time to think about what they want to say.

#### Dylan's Jury Speech

**Probst:** Alright, Dylan, you’re first.

**Dylan:** Hey Aishia, Mel and Dani. Congrats on making it to the final 3. Aishia, we met for the first time in Hara. You were very friendly towards me and when the merge hit we created the Hara 6 alliance with the original Hara members. I was very disappointed when you were the leader of the alliance that blindsided me at the final 10. You were in control of this game since day 1. My question for you is, why should I vote for you to win Survivor: India - Reincarnation Island?

**Aishia:** Hey Dylan, thank you for the question. I'm very grateful to be given the opportunity to justify my decision of taking you out because I've been meaning to address this for a while now. I took you out not as an emotional choice, but purely strategy. I was in two alliances, which allowed me to take control at the merge. I was in an alliance with Emilee, Grahame, Ryan and Danielle, and then there was the Hara 6. I was in a perfect position in the game. The only problem was - your name kept coming up. Grahame insisted you go as soon as possible. In order to maintain my relationships and reduce a target on my back, I had to turn on my own Hara blood.

Grahame nods.

**Aishia:** I just wanna clear the air and say that I considered you a friend the entire game, I did not use you or try and manipulate you. I'm sorry you were betrayed and unexpecting that vote, but it was a game move I felt necessary to make. I think you should vote me as Sole Survivor of this game because even though I took out, like, everyone. I was in control like you said - and did make the moves and steps to get my way in the game. I was a very strong player, I won 3 individual immunities that were necessary for me to survive in this game, I got an idol, I had 2 Karma Cards against me, a large target painted on my back - but through it all I endured. I played this game really using my brain, but at times my heart. I did this all while receiving 1 official vote against me. Somehow surviving votes due to my relationships and smart decision making.

**Dylan (smiling):** Thank you Aishia.

Dylan goes back to sit down on the jury bench.

**Probst:** Tyler, you’re up.

#### Tyler's Jury Speech

**Tyler:** Alright guys, congrats on making it to Day 39 and of course the final three, it's a very hard thing to do so congrats. Ever since the merge, I wanted one person out so bad in this game and that name is Aishia. Huge threat, everyone knew that and my closest ally Danielle, you knew that as well. We planned on getting her out together but yet I found out when I got voted out that you two were working together? So, Danielle, why flip on me and boot me?

**Danielle:** I voted you out because you were a) targeting someone who I trusted immensely in this game, Aishia, you were b) way too much of a gamer and someone ready to blindside people for me to feel 100% comfortable with going the distance with you, because I knew if you saw me as a threat you'd rightfully consider blindsiding me, and you were c) not working with people I think I wanted to go to the end with at the time. I trusted Aishia/Ryan/Melissa/Grahame and wanted to go to the end with them, and while I know you were working with Grahame and were happy to use Ryan and Melissa as votes, I still didn't get the sense from you that you wanted to go to the end with the same people as I did, barring maybe Grahame. Like Grahame's vote, I felt pretty blegh-y after the vote because I knew you trusted me and I didn't want to betray you at all, but what's done is done. I hope this clarifies some of that, and in the end, if I didn't have relationships with almost everyone, I would've latched onto you and would've been excited to go all the way with you. And I certainly can't deny I had a great time talking to you and we shared quite a few laughs over the silliest things, so I only look back on my time with you fondly.

Caleb frowns on the jury bench.

**Tyler (nodding):** Alright, thanks. Good luck to the three of you.

Tyler sits back down.

**Probst:** Dreamer, you’re up.

#### Dreamer's Jury Speech

**Dreamer:** Hello idiots, for some reason I am a part of giving you guys the million, and I don’t know why you didn't vote out Ryan, but who gives a sh\*t?

Ryan facepalms on the jury bench.

**Dreamer:** Anyway, Mel, Aishia, you two are bimbos, I am not voting either of you, why should female Russell Hantz or a person with more hair than brains win?

Melissa can’t help but laugh.

**Dreamer:** I am voting Danielle, okay? Goodbye bitches!

**Aishia:** No problem.

Dreamer flips her hair and sits back down.

**Probst:** Tamsyn, you’re up.

#### Tamsyn's Jury Speech

**Tamsyn:** Danielle, you said you value honesty in your speech? *(cackles)* Don’t make us laugh, girl.

Danielle wants to answer but Tamsyn cuts her off.

**Tamsyn:** I’ll vote for who played the least hypocritical game out of the three of you.

Tamsyn sits back down, leaving Danielle a bit miffed.

**Probst:** Ryan, you’re up.

#### Ryan's Jury Speech

**Ryan:** Hello! Congrats to you all for making it this far. Aishia, let me start by saying I was insulted when you said you wanted to take Danielle because she was your friend, because I'm just as much your friend as she is, and that hurt my feelings. With your gameplay, I do agree with you when you say that you fit all the aspects needed to be Sole Survivor. You had a flawless physical game, your strategical game was adequate, while your social game was very good also. I do think that you made the stupidest move of the game when you decided to take Danielle over me. They call it a "million dollar" decision, Aishia, not a "I feel bad so I'm going to take my friend even though I know she'll beat me" decision.

Aishia bites her lower lip out of stress.

**Ryan:** I think you may have just ruined all of the work for yourself, Aishia, because even though you fit all the aspects needed to become Sole Survivor, the question is whether you played those aspects better than the people sitting next to you. I feel that you let your emotions control your game too much or too little, at the worst times, and so what I need from you is an explanation as to why your game was better than Danielle's. I don't want you to chicken out of this because she's your friend, either, or you lose my vote immediately. I want complete and utter honesty from you.

**Aishia:** Thank you so much for this question and I'm so thankful you are handling this better than I ever imagined. I know what I did to you was very damaging, and you may think I'm foolish for doing so. The reason I flipped my vote to you was not because I valued Danielle higher than you in any sense. You were just as much an ally and friend to me in this game as her. The thing is, I did not see it as me rolling over or giving Danielle a win. I took her because I made the mistake of lying to her saying I wouldn't write her down, but I did. Once I realized I openly betrayed her, I had to change my vote.

Grahame shakes his head on the jury bench.

**Aishia:** I felt like my game was superior because I was better at challenges, I was always checking in on people and making sure of where they were at mentally, and I was in the real control of every vote. Every single person I ever went to tribal council, I got the verdict I so fit to see desired. I was able to send home really anyone I wanted because of my influence, and make people think they came up with the idea themself. On the Melissa vote, I had control. On Tyler's vote, I had control. Dreamer, Caleb, Dylan, Tyler, Emilee, Grahame, Ryan, even Tamsyn a vote where I couldn't vote - I had control of the vote.

Danielle frowns.

**Aishia:** Danielle's game, I don't think she had as much control as I did. I think I had a better influence and voice in the game than her, and if I truly wanted to - which I wouldn't have done - I had the opportunity to take her out on countless occasions. But because I'm loyal, and thought she was honorable, and the fact we made a deal so early on - I kept my promise and did not try and take her out. Danielle played a game where she was too involved emotionally. She was too reluctant to make moves because of relationships she had. I saw time and time again her trying to keep people around because she didn't think it was right to take them out yet. I played a bit differently. I played to where I took out the person that would improve my game each vote, and every vote I kept building tighter and tighter with the relationships that mattered. Danielle I felt could not really be the superior player because there was stuff holding her back. I didn't stop and consider, I went into things and risked my entire game vote after vote. I did the controversial or hard votes then had to pick up the pieces afterwards.

Dylan nods on the jury bench.

**Ryan:** Thanks, Aishia. Danielle, I felt that your game was positively fantastic. Your strategic game was flawless; you flew under the radar, controlling most of the game for pretty much the entire time, and you never took ANY heat for it! Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that by the merge, you had an alliance with pretty much everyone left in the game. Because of your social game, EVERYBODY trusted you. I do think, as part of your social game, a flaw might have been that you went too deep into it- like, you made too many relationships and then you let your emotions get the better of you. For instance, no matter how many times I asked you to vote out Aishia, since she was a strategic/challenge threat, you said no because she was your friend. My question for you is, how do you think that your emotions helped or hampered you during this game; how did they affect you throughout your time here? Also, what do you have to say about Aishia’s answer?

**Danielle:** Now, I did say I didn't want to bash Aishia or Melissa's games tonight, but I do feel a need to defend myself, because I think a lot of what was said was inaccurate. First, I don't think the portrayal that was made that Aishia kept me because she wanted to win honorably is accurate - she ultimately changed her vote to you because she didn't want to lose our friendship, so when she also said she weighted her friendships/alliances with us equally, I find that a bit suspect. I can't speak too much on this because I obviously can't see everyone's emotions, but if I didn't have a rock solid relationship with Aishia that she prioritized above anything else, we'd have gone to fire.

Ryan nods, while Aishia shakes her head.

**Danielle:** When you mentioned that I refused to target Aishia, that was because I trusted her and she trusted me. Yes, emotionally I never would've betrayed my ally, but in the bigger picture I didn't want to take out people I trusted because I just didn't care how big a jury threat any of these people were. I wanted to play the *best* game, not just the *better* game out of the final three. On some votes, like with Grahame, I used the excuse of "Oh, he's a jury threat" to help the vote go my way, but in the end that never factored into my decision-making because I believe I could've gone toe-to-toe with whoever ended up in the final three. My goal was to get to the finals by keeping people who I trusted would get me there, and if the people I trusted to get me there were considered jury threats, then I'd just have a more thrilling time competing in the Final Tribal Council. *(winks)*

Tyler smiles on the jury bench.

**Danielle:** When you mention my emotions and how you're not sure if it hampered or helped my gameplay, I have to say I wholeheartedly believe that they only helped, and without my emotions I wouldn't be here today. When you were the vote at the final four, I felt it was the right thing to do to be upfront with you and not go behind your back and betray you, and ultimately if I had betrayed you you'd be understandably upset at me. None of that was me thinking strategically, it was simply me acting upon my emotions and what I felt was right, and in the end I believe that helped immensely.

Caleb is seen listening intensely.

**Danielle:** Now, Aishia and I can argue about who led the charge in some of these votes, and I definitely do object to some of the claims made - from her perspective, it sounds like she made all the big moves and everyone else just sat on the side and ate up everything she said, which isn't just wrong, it's insulting to the wonderful people who played the game with intelligent brains and wouldn't have just gone along with these "big moves" without thinking for themselves. I do think I played an integral part in all of the votes I was a part of to make sure I was in the majority, and at certain points I do believe I was the main reason the person went home, but I'm not gonna stretch the truth and say I made every single move ever. To go into more detail on some of the moves I did make, one of the biggest moves I made was at the final seven when Grahame/Aishia/You/Emilee/I were a final five alliance that was breaking apart at the seams - Grahame and Aishia wanted you gone, and while I pushed to keep you in, those two wouldn't budge in the end, so I went ahead and pushed to organize an alliance with you/Melissa/Timmy and get rid of Grahame. The vote eventually changed to Emilee because Emilee told Grahame I was after him, and that showed that I couldn't trust Emilee - I talked to Melissa and Aishia at tribal and asked them to change their votes to Emilee, and that's how we got the 3 votes in that crazy vote. That's an example of me exploiting an opportunity to push the agenda I wanted and getting it through, no one else stood to benefit much from Emilee leaving the game.

Emilee whispers “wow!” on the jury bench.

**Danielle:** The point is, I made moves, but unlike Aishia and to an extent Melissa, by making these moves I did not put a target on my back - I was able to slide under the radar for the majority of the game, even when I was called the Player in Control of the Game at that immunity challenge. I had strong emotional bonds with so many people in this game, especially you/Aishia/Melissa/Grahame, and through the game I steered things as best as I could so that core group of people I trusted would make it as far as possible. I'm not gonna claim I'm the sole reason we ended up as a final five, because again that'd be insulting to you guys who obviously played your own games too, but I do think that I played a large part in my closest allies making it to the end with me.

**Ryan:** Oh my God Danielle, you are a rockstar! You have no idea how much I respect your gameplay and I couldn't have heard a better response from you. I can't wait to see how this turns out for you in the end, good luck!

**Danielle (smiling):** Thanks, Ryan.

**Ryan:** Now, Melissa. I have been on your tribe for a very long time, and I have easily known you the longest. Even though you probably would like to think I'm an evil shrew, I am not. Most of the things I said to you were truthful, not lies. Now, for your gameplay: I noticed in your speech you commented about how everybody kept betraying you and backstabbing you, and lying to your face. Well, Mel, I hate to break this to you, but that's part of the game. People lie. Even your best buddy Danielle lies. It's just something you have to do. The fact that you got backstabbed and betrayed so many times just proves that again and again, after every single round, you got outplayed and were out of the loop. I feel like the only reason you were ever in the majority was because Danielle pitied you and wanted to include you. I thought your strategic game was so nonexistent that, despite your physical game, you may as well have not been there at all. Your social game was even worse! Do you think, after all those insults and accusations about me, that I would vote for you? Absolutely not!

Grahame and Emilee both nod on the jury bench.

**Ryan:** I think it's very hypocritical that you can state how you think everyone else is being mean to you, especially me, when I've felt that you were even meaner to me, when I was just playing the game. You came after me as a person. Last tribal, you decided you were going to flop over and let Danielle win. I don't support quitters or "giver-uppers" and I definitely think that there were gigantic, unsightly holes in your game that you really needed to fit the needs to be Sole Survivor.

**Melissa**: Ryan, honestly you need to grow up. From day 1 I had your back. Big mistake, all you did was lie and try to use me. This game isn't ultimately about how many people you can lie to and backstab, but also about making real allies and trusting people to have your back 100% without question. I honestly think that you should vote for Danielle to win. You lied to me, manipulated me, pretended to be my friend and used me to try and manipulate other people in this game. Honestly, Aishia came to me at final four and told me we should flip on Danielle and vote her out because you had lied and manipulated so many people that no one would vote for you so it would be an easy win. I was the one who refused to flip on Danielle, even though you two claim to be best friends with her. I am a loyal and trustworthy ally, something that you chose to throw back in my face. Your loss. I am just glad I saw your true colours before final four. *(shrugs)*

**Ryan:** Mel I think *you* need to grow up, I never attacked you personally but I can count many times that you did that to me! You obviously didn't listen to a word I said when I stated that this is just a game and lying is genuinely a part of it, if you do not see that you aren't fit to play this game. I definitely am not voting for you and this is a very bad way to respond to jurors, more proof that your strategic and social game are a 0 compared to the people next to you. *(shrugs)*

Melissa rolls her eyes while Ryan sits back down on the jury bench.

**Probst:** Caleb, you’re up.

#### Caleb's Jury Speech

**Caleb:** Hello there you three! Melissa, you are the immunity queen! I would like you to tell me how you played the game strategically, please tell me some social moves that you made.

**Melissa:** I know from watching this game that it isn't always best to make alliances with everyone, because at the end of the day, you eventually have to turn against each other. In a game with a final three, maximum I would have two close allies, and make sure it was people who were well connected and of course someone I felt I could genuinely trust, like Danielle, so I knew where everyone stood. I did not promise Danielle anything other than loyalty, as did she. I knew she was working with most of you, and that put me in a good position to know how the votes would fall each tribal. I knew who I could not trust, and people may call me blunt, but I don't believe in being fake to people whom I know are gunning for me. When people came to me asking for my vote, I was honest with them. If we both wanted the same thing, I would tell them, which happened in Grahame's case, he came to me wanting Ryan out, but he is the one who backed out at the last minute. Having a firm connection with Danielle, I knew he had changed his mind, and I voted accordingly.

Tamsyn nods on the jury bench.

**Caleb:** Thanks, Mel. Aishia. Oh, Aishia. Villain of the Season. Or so I'm assuming. Look, I get that you really think that you should win, but it's gotten to a cocky level. From what I've seen. Especially throwing that final challenge like a bitch. So, can you tell me at least some *nice* things you've done on the show?

**Aishia:** Wow… "Villain of the Season'' isn't necessarily how I imagined I was being perceived. I was actually pretty genuine most of the time. My confidence and proudness of my game is not me trying to be cocky, but my own personal admiration and how much I never even dreamed I could accomplish. So, I am sorry if I am coming off as cocky... I truly don't mean to seem that way. I do not think people would admire my game as much however if I was reluctant or insecure. I have to own my game and explain and be accountable for my moves and choices. So that's what I plan on doing. As for the throwing of the challenge, I didn't really take that one seriously because Mel is an endurance beast, I knew no one would beat her and she wouldn’t vote me out.

Melissa shakes her head.

**Aishia:** ​​I was very nice and kind to everyone on my original tribe, I always had a smile on my face, and I was like that at the swap too. I really built up nice relationships and in every alliance I made sure everyone was comfortable with moves we were making. I never tried to obtain the leadership role, I wanted us all to mutually agree on a choice and us to be happy with it. If people were feeling low I'd try and raise their spirits up. On occasions like with Emilee, or Danielle. Whenever they were talking about stress, or the intensity of this game I showed my true genuine heart. I tried to comfort players - and I never wanted to do any cutthroat. I kind of had to adapt to that role of being a "villain" because so many times I had to protect my alliance.

**Caleb:** Thank you for that answer Aishia! That really opened my eyes! Not to mention, making this vote a load harder. Danielle, during the game you were one of my closest allies, along with Grahame. However, at Ponderosa, Grahame mentioned that you and him had an alliance with Aishia that apparently, you were very loyal to. Now, Danielle, I want you to be *honest* with me. Don't be a bitch who lies just for a vote, because you may have a load of money, but you won't be very respected among others, will ya? Now, tell me. Were you just using me for a vote?

**Danielle:** Grahame was telling the truth that I had an alliance with Aishia. I also had an alliance with Melissa, Ryan, Timmy, Emilee, Tamsyn, Tyler, and Dylan! Of course, those were to different extents. But at the time of your vote-out, I was in the middle of so many different alliances, and the downside of making the vast amount of social connections I did was that I couldn't keep all the people I liked in. You were never  "just a vote" to me, and I'm not saying that just to be a b-word that wants your vote. The problem was, you targeted one person that I absolutely could not have betrayed - Ryan.  From the swap on, we became incredibly close friends that shared all sorts of secrets with each other, and at that point in the game I had no reason to distrust or betray Ryan.  I tried my best to push the vote onto Dylan at first, but once you and Ryan started gunning for each other, I decided to step back, see how the momentum was going, and make my decision from there. Voting you out was smartest for my game, because it allowed me to continue to play in the middle while juggling all the social relationships I had, but it definitely was one of the votes that I would've loved to see play out differently.

**Caleb:** Alright, thank you Danielle. Good luck to the three of you!

Caleb sits back down on the jury bench.

**Probst:** Emilee, you’re up.

#### Emilee's Jury Speech

**Emilee:** Hey girls… Danielle and Melissa, I love and respect both of you, but I only have to talk to Aishia tonight.

Danielle and Melissa nod, letting Emilee say her piece.

**Emilee:** Aishia, it hurts to say this. I don't want to be bitter and hurt your feelings but I just... I need to get this off my chest. The start of this game feels like so long ago, but I'm sure you remember our first conversation. I was pretty much having an inner panic attack, I had no idea what I was doing, and you were there to help me. I'm just gonna say this right now, I'm an awkward human being! *(laughs)* I don't connect well with other people. But with you, Aishia, I felt like I had made a true friend.  And from the start of this game I was loyal to you and I thought - no, I KNEW - that you would be loyal to me too. You were my best friend out here, you helped me when I was vulnerable, and I trusted you with everything. But-but... looking back... maybe I misjudged our relationship.

Emilee pauses to compose herself as Aishia looks worried.

**Emilee:** The final 7 round was a total mess, we all know that. I didn't even know what was going on half the time. But a few minutes before we had to go to tribal, I remember being told by Grahame that you might be the target, and maybe I misinterpreted the comment, but that's beside the point. I ran up to you, 5 minutes before leaving to tribal council and risked throwing everything into even more craziness because I couldn't POSSIBLY vote you off, not my best friend! 2 hours later, I was out of the game. It was only later when I realized that *you* had voted me out. My best friend had betrayed me, just like that! And then, hearing you say at tribal tonight that I was trying to "stir stuff up", when all I had done was try to help you... it hurt, Aishia. I didn't want to leave this game feeling betrayed, I didn't want to be mad at anyone. I tried my hardest, but it stung, it really did. I couldn't help but wonder if you had just been using me this entire time. All I wanted in this game was to make my family proud of me and as this game went along, you helped me feel more confident in myself, like I was achieving my goal, but now I just feel like an idiot! I thought I'd made a friend for life, but it seems like I've just made a fool of myself. I still really want to vote for you, Aishia. I want to vote for you because you helped me so much on day 1, because you were my best friend, because I promised you that I'd always be by your side and I want to follow through with that... but I don't know if I even made that promise to the real Aishia, or someone who was just using me for a vote. *(tearing up)* I just have one question for you: was our relationship REAL? Did it matter to you? That's all I want to know so that I can make peace with this ridiculous game…

**Aishia:** I am shocked to say the least. I had no idea you felt that way and I'm so deeply sorry for the whole endeavor of your vote off. I can start off by promising you that yes. Yes our friendship was real, you really did matter. From the first day I remember saying you are someone I really trusted, liked, and wanted to go to the end with. Now sitting here Day 39 without you hurts. I planned on owning up on that final three deal. Danielle was also included, and she was reluctant. But I said, no I truly feel like Emilee deserves to be with us. I stuck my neck out for you in this game because you were my friend. That vote was the most confusing thing I've ever done in my life. I was being fed information that not even in the slightest I understood, and it was so sudden. People said "Emilee and Grahame are making numbers against you Aishia. Emilee is a snake and has to go." I was on board with you till the very last second. But once I got "word" that you and Grahame were writing me it stung - and I know I should've gone to you and verified if it was true… but I myself was very hurt. Looking back on it, it would've been wise, but I had no idea whether you would lie to my face about it, or if you were being honest. I want you to know that this was not premeditated. I think within the last 3 minutes I switched my vote because I truly was just like, am I getting blindsided? I thought our entire relationship we had built up you had thrown down the drain and were planning on taking me out. But now looking back on it, that vote really brings me pain. Because I should've done what was smart and talked with you and gotten to know if I was being told the truth. I think we could've both mutually communicated better on that vote because it was very messy. I just want you to know from the bottom of my heart I was not faking the relationship we had. I meant every moment of our bonding, friendship, and conversations. And I will always be your friend. Because you had my back, and I had yours. If there was one move I would go back and redo - it would be writing your name down.

**Emilee:** Thank you, Aishia. Good luck to all three of you.

Emilee sits back down on the jury bench.

**Probst:** Grahame, wrap this up for us.

#### Grahame's Jury Speech

**Grahame:** Good evening, guys. Melissa, I'm goin' to start with you since I feel you are the easiest. Throughout this game, I probably knew you the least of everybody but even so, I could tell that you were playin' a great strategic game. You were able to form a really tight connection with one person and through her, you were essentially able to completely dismantle the majority alliance and you should be proud of that. Not only that but it's hard to deny that you were the fiercest competitor this season in challenges. However, where you start to lose marks is your social game. Throughout my time in this game, you never ONCE reached out to me before I reached out to you and the times I was able to get a hold of you were not pleasant times, to say the least. I always felt as though I was in an interrogation room with you where all you would do was either question me about "lyin' to you" or complainin' about how nobody feels sorry for you because you're bein' left out of every vote. You tried to make me, and many others too, feel bad for you over the fact that you were apparently "at the bottom" when in reality, it's really your own fault some people wouldn't fill you in. Forming relationships is a two-way street and you closed yourself off from too many people, which is really where you let your game down. My question for you is: Was playin' the sympathy card a part of your strategy and if not, why would you try to do it?

**Melissa:** Honestly Grahame, I wasn't playing any card, I guess I am a realist. When I was voted out the first time, it was because I actually trusted Aisha and Tyler, they came to me and made an alliance with me and all that crap. I was stupid enough to believe Aishia. I knew then that I had nothing to lose, and from that moment on, like you said, I developed a relationship with Danielle. I am honest and truthful, and yes that does come across as me "interrogating" people to find out what I need to know. None of you really deep down wanted to align with me, I knew that, so I did what I had to to get information, keeping you all at arms length because I knew that there was no benefit to trying to build a close relationship with you as you were all together. After the majority rules challenge, there really was no point in pretending that anyone would actually work with me, so I used the results to create chaos amongst you. You all tried to get me onside to use my vote to take each other out, but I remained loyal to the one person who actually took the time to get to know me, Danielle. I fought hard, played hard, and had fun along the way. I had no alliances, but always managed to vote in the majority to keep myself safe when I didn't have immunity, had no idols to fall back on, and to be honest, at the end of the day, it is a game and I ran with the cards I was dealt.

**Grahame:** Alright, thank you Mel. Aishia. Oh Aishia, Aishia, Aishia, I thought I was the most delusional person in this game but after hearin' some of your answers tonight, I feel as though you might be takin' that title away from me. Before I get into that, though, let's look at some of the positive aspects of your game. You definitely had a lot of, if not, the most control over the majority of the game. You were able to get out the people you wanted to get out always which is hard to do. Whenever somebody wanted to take you out, you were always able to find a way out of it which is impressive. Also, you excelled in many of the challenges, which like Melissa, shows that you were really dedicated to go far and win this game. Unfortunately, that's right about where I draw the line in terms of the positives. There are three huge flaws that I find in your gameplay, which are: makin' it too obvious that you were in control, not willin' to listen to people that weren't Danielle, and disregardin' the jury.

Aishia is seen listening, as Dreamer is smirking on the jury bench.

**Grahame:** Firstly, makin' it too obvious you were in control. Even though you had a good grasp of the game, everybody knew that you had a good grasp on the game which was a mistake on your part. Tyler, Ryan and even myself had all realized just how big of a threat you were pretty early on and had you not have had Danielle to protect you, I don't think you would've made it past Top 7.

Danielle nods.

**Grahame:** Next, you were so loyal to Danielle that you believed absolutely anythin' she said. Startin' at the Final 7 Tribal Council, Danielle wanted to take out Emilee, which was a smart move on her part. You seem to believe that this was a good move for you too since Emilee was apparently lyin' to you when in reality, she was nothin' but loyal to you. As soon as I told Emilee that your name was up for elimination, she ran straight to you to warn you, showin' her loyalty. Somehow, Danielle was able to trick you into thinkin' that this meant that Emilee was makin' up lies about you, causin' you to turn on your most loyal ally. Then, after the vote, somebody, I assume Danielle, was able to convince you that *I* was the one that voted for you when in reality, I voted for Ryan! This allowed Danielle to get her way once again because you somehow thought that I was against you when I literally wanted to take you to the Final 3. This just furthered Danielle's chances and once again decreased your own.

Emilee nods on the jury bench.

**Grahame:** Finally, and most importantly, your jury management. Both you and Danielle had many connections with many people on the jury which speaks to your social games. The only difference is that when asked about Danielle, nobody was mad at her, but when it came to you, everyone seemed to be mad. Because you set yourself up as the leader of both alliances, it only makes sense for people to blame you for their departure! Plus, as Ryan perfectly pointed out, you played extremely emotionally at times but when it came to the times where it would have been in your best interest to maybe treat people decently, you just voted them out without blinkin' an eye. In my case for example, you acted like a complete and utter bitch to me when I was eliminated. You made up this "master plan" to pretend you gave your idol to Danielle which had absolutely no strategic merit at all and makes me feel that you really wanted to rub some extra salt in the wound that you were able to vote me out! Now, I'm not lettin' that instance affect my decision at all but your overall poor management of the jury definitely will. Despite everythin' I've said about you, this is just the opinion I have of you at this current moment in time. If you able to answer this next question well enough, I am more than open to change my opinion of you. So, my question to you is: Why am I wrong in my judgment of you? Plain and simple.

**Aishia:** I would think that your judgement of me is wrong. Danielle did make everyone feel sweet and nice when they walked out the door, and I was more honest and brutal. Danielle was close with every single juror, but the crazy thing is - she took part in taking them all out. Just because she said the nicer words and played their emotions like strings does not mean she did not equally contribute to taking them out of the game.

Danielle rolls her eyes.

**Aishia:** Now to address the three flaws in my game, making it too obvious I was in control obviously. I do not think I really flaunted it around or showed it off. People just really took me for in control which was true, but the fact that if everyone knew I was in control every vote and it was so obvious, then I should've been taken out very early on. However I kept on surviving regardless of a threat on my back. As for the Danielle part, I definitely did not only listen to Danielle. Danielle was my closest ally but I do not think I was a closed ear player. Numbers and advancing in the game was my very culmination of me as a player. I listened to you Grahame, which is why Dylan went, I listened to Ryan, which is why Dreamer went. I didn't flip any agendas. I do not think I only listened or strategized with Danielle. Finally, poor jury management, yeah I'm starting to think that was my biggest flaw too. *(chuckles)* I was being kind of naive to think I didn't need it. But I truly thought people would respect a strategic game over a social game at the end, which apparently that’s not the case. I think that I could've been sweeter to the jury - but if I was doing that I'd only be like Danielle and lying to the faces of people I just sent out the door. I'd rather just be honest and own up to my moves then be like  "Oh sweetie, you were my closest ally I had no idea where the vote went wrong. I'm so sorry!".

**Grahame:** I feel like your assessment of Danielle is completely wrong since Danielle never tried to butter people up from what I could tell, she was just more apologetic and honest than you were. But I feel that you defended your other two "flaws" perfectly, so thank you. Next up, Miss Danielle. Danielle, in this game, from my standpoint, you were by far my closest ally. You were really the only person that I truly connected with on a personal level and I will never forget some of the great, hilarious conversations we had. The thing is, not only did I feel you were my closest ally but you had me fooled that I was yours too, which was easily my biggest mistake in the game. I hate to say it Danielle, but I feel like you used me.

Danielle nods, anticipating the question.

**Grahame:** I'm not sayin' our connection wasn't real but you cannot come out here and say you were upfront and honest with people when it comes to me. You led me on Danielle, you led me on really hard and it hurts. What really sucks is that I can't help but want to vote for you because you played such a phenomenal game! Almost every single person on the jury felt as though you were either their closest or second-closest ally before they were voted out which is quite an outstandin' feat. You truly had multiple options at every single vote and to top it all off, your name was rarely brought up for elimination! My questions for you are: Why did you vote for me out when I showed you nothing but loyalty whereas you knew that Aishia had thrown your name under the bus before, and how genuine was your relationship with me because I'm beginnin' to question a lot about you.

**Danielle:** I have to say, I know it probably sucks to be voted out by someone you saw as your closest ally only to find out that they were close allies with a lot of people - no matter what I say to you, you'll still probably feel like you're not special to me just because you were not my only close friend and I voted you out over other people. And I get that.  It's not true, I really do view you specially.  If there is any way to convince you that you weren't just another strategic ally, I hope I'm doing it. And no, I'm not sweet talking you or whatever like Aishia claims - I don't think anyone can point to a single instance where I've buttered someone up, just because I actually happen to like people.

Aishia sighs.

**Danielle:** The reason I voted you out was honestly because I didn't trust you had my best interests at heart. When I asked you who you voted out at the final 7 and you said Emilee, I couldn't help but be suspicious - Aishia and Melissa both claimed to vote Emilee, and I knew I could trust Melissa, so it was either you or Aishia lying. Then I also heard that you actually manufactured the whole "Aishia backstabbed you" thing and what really happened was that Emilee told you that I was after you because of a slip-up Aishia made, not that Aishia actually went to you and threw me under the bus.  Those rumors, true or not, really made me paranoid about you, and that only grew up until your vote-out. To this day I'm not 100% if you actually voted Emilee or if you actually told the truth about Aishia, but after that moment in time I couldn't risk putting my trust in you because it seemed clear at that point that you were here to play and would do whatever it took to make it to the end. I also was a bit paranoid because we never really talked about final three deals that much, even as we got really close to the end, and that raised my alarm bells - I thought you probably saw me as a threat and were ready to get me out.

Grahame nods.

**Danielle:** Anyway, that is my reasoning for why I voted you out.  I felt like, between you/Melissa/Aishia/Ryan, I could trust Melissa because she wouldn't ever tell a lie, I could trust Aishia because she was so emotionally connected with me, and I could trust Ryan because I was the one person in the game they never flipped on.  Looking back on it, maybe that wasn't the right decision to make and I could trust you over some of these people, but I can't say I regret the move itself because it got me here.

**Grahame:** Danielle, after hearin' this, I kind of understand where you are comin' from with the whole not really trustin' me ordeal, and yes, I did not vote for Emilee like I claimed, good job on figurin’ that out. Good luck to the three of you, I think you’re all great players and may the best one win!

The three finalists thank Grahame as he sits back down.

**Probst:** Okay, after 39 intense days of gameplay here in India, it is time for our jury of eight to cast their votes to crown the Sole Survivor. Dreamer, you’re up.

**Probst:** I’ll go get the votes.

As the host goes to retrieve the urn, the final three all look at each other and smile, proud of themselves.

**Probst:** Melissa, Danielle, Aishia, jury, thanks for sharing your stories with us and I will see you back in Los Angeles for the reading of the votes.

### Winner Reveal

Probst is seen arriving on a stage, standing in front of the finalists and jury, all dressed up for the occasion.

**Probst:** Once again, congrats to all three of you for surviving 39 days in the wild playing this crazy game.

The three women smile at the host as the audience cheers.

**Probst:** Alright, I will read the votes. First vote…

**AISHIA**.

Aishia smiles and nods, feeling nervous.

**MELISSA**. (1-1-0)

Melissa nods, holding Danielle’s hand.

**DANIELLE**. (1-1-1)

Danielle laughs at the three way tie, as the audience cheers.

**AISHIA**. (2-1-1)

Aishia doesn’t have a reaction, seemingly feeling very nervous.

**DANIELLE**. (2-2-1)

Danielle grins, feeling stressed but happy to be here.

**DANIELLE**. (3-2-1)

Danielle seems surprised as Aishia and Melissa look straight at the host.

The winner of Survivor: India… **DANIELLE**!!!

Danielle shrieks in shock and joy, falling to her knees on the ground as tears fall down her face. She hugs Mel and Aishia as the rest of the castaways swarm around her, and breaks free from the group, running down the stage to hug her family members.

**Probst:** Well, it's been a crazy and dramatic season, and in the end, DANIELLE has come out on top! Stay tuned for the reunion show!

## Tribal Council (Day 37)

 Sami (1 vote)

## Tribal Council (Day 38)

 Danielle (2 votes)

## Final Tribal Council

 Aishia (2 votes)
 Melissa (1 vote)

## Author's Notes

* With this episode , India is the first and only DORG/FORG to be entirely written as a Fanon. <3