The Strife S1

Percy Shibuya (6) · Benji Weisskoff (7) · Alistair Rokos (8) · Lane Seibach (9) · Candice Conwyn (10)

•After everybody enters the house, it is CLEAR that Benji and Erica don't like each-other. They both confess to having dated before.
•While exploring the house, Cohen and David whisper to each-other to meet up later.
•While everybody is having a toast, Jonesy starts up with the one liners, which lighten the mood as people acknowledge being nervous. Victoria mentions that she has seen Candice before in an article. Candice asks if it was about Portia Lawson, to which Victoria confirms that it was about Portia cheating on her with some executives. *Everybody* is curious now. Candice says that she will discuss it later as it is a sensitive subject.
•Later, Victoria apologizes to Candice about bringing it up, which Candice doesn't mind at all and says that it was a big deal in the modelling world at the time. Victoria says that, as models, they should stick together, to which Candice agrees.
•Chace talks with everybody about how he is from a very musical family. Jonesy jokes about Chace being here to promote his new album and Chace plays along, coming up with fake titles influenced by their time here.
•Taisho mentions that he has been married to his wife, *Chloe Gou (nee Burton)*, for four years and he has one child, *Lily*, who is three years old. Everybody congratulates him.
•Allan mentions that he is an author and has written four books under the name "Allan D. Gill".
•Marlene is with Bianca and Chace. Marlene mentions that what makes her comfortable is how nice everybody seems. Bianca and Chace agree. They all bond over a love of hockey, art and similar music tastes.
•Later, Bianca and Marlene are in the kitchen cooking. They bond over a love of cooking and share stories about their mothers being chefs. Marlene mentions being a big partier since the age of 15. After her parents cut her off of their wealth at the age of 25, she pursued bartending so she would always be near alcohol.
•Cohen and David are in the bedroom and discuss making sure nobody knows that they are brothers. They discuss always having each-other's backs, even if they didn't get along most of the time. David tells Cohen that this may be a great opportunity for them to bond better than ever before and he *will* protect his little brother no matter what.
•During supper, when Jonesy mentions that his last name is "Jones", he talks about how "Jonesy" was a nickname he got back in highschool. He likes his real first name but "Jonesy Jones" has a nice ring to it as far as a stage name goes. He reveals that his real name is Jasper Jack Jones.
•Cal is with Aerin, Benji and Cohen and talks about his attitude got him kicked out at the age of 15 where he lived on the streets for two years before a friend helped him out. Nowadays, he has finished his high school education and has taken a year in graphical design.
•Sophie brags to everybody (a montage of 1 on 1s and even in groups) about how she was a former child pageant star. A notable conversation is when Sophie is with Aerin, Jonesy and Zezé. Everytime they talk about their lives, Sophie then tries to one-up them. When Sophie leaves, Aerin, Jonesy and Zezé discuss Sophie but say that, if it continues, then they will talk to her about it.
•Chace and Jonesy are in one of the bedrooms. Chace talks about his job as a disk jockey after a failed attempt as a musician. Jonesy apologizes about the joke he made on Night 1. Chace tells Jonesy that he did not take offence at all and knew that he was joking around.
•Halfway through Day 2, Alisha, Cal, and Marlene are in a room. Once Marlene makes a nasty comment about Bianca and Candice, Alisha and Cal join in, talking trash about those two, Jonesy, Taisho, and Zezé. Alisha and Marlene go one step further and get personal with their jokes.
•Erica starts getting paranoid and listens in to a conversation with David and Zezé, who are talking about how friendly Benji is. They then discuss how distant Erica seems in comparison. Candice catches her and exposes her, leading to David and Zezé arguing with Erica over her sneakiness.
•***David and Sophie win IMMUNITY. Candice and Taisho win REWARD. Zezé wins the ULTIMA.***
•Erica tells Allan, Victoria, and Bianca that Benji is a super awful person. Bianca tells this to Benji, who starts an argument with Erica. The two argue quite a bit. Elsewhere, people discuss Erica being sneaky and constantly trashing Benji's name and whether she should be eliminated or if they should go after bigger threats.
•**Erica is eliminated!**
 Episodes 4-5
•Later, Chace tells Benji that if he ever wants to vent about Erica, he is here. Benji thanks him and tells him that the worst is over and the experience can only get better from here.
•David starts an argument with Candice and Mathilda after they wonder if Cohen is genuine or fake.
•Zezé says that his real name is Natanael Guiomar Araújo-Fidalgo. He says that he wanted a more playful and fun name for people to call him rather than the serious sounding Natanael. He adds that he refuses to change his name as he respects his parents enough and doesn't actually mind Natanael.
•Alisha, Cal, and Marlene talks trash about Mathilda and Victoria. Sophie and Aerin enter with Sophie joining in on the trash talk, which extends to talking about Candice, Bianca and David and making heavily personal and insulting jokes. Aerin leaves, prompting mocking from Marlene. Aerin gathers Bianca, Candice, David, Mathilda and Victoria and lets them know what is being said. Bianca, David, and Mathilda storm the room causing a loud argument between them and Alisha, Cal, and Marlene. Victoria then enters after hearing Marlene bad mouth Aerin and tells her (Marlene) off.
•Bianca, later, pulls Marlene aside in the bathroom and grills her over what was said, especially as she felt like they were friends early on. Marlene accuses Bianca of being fake and having a sugar daddy, which causes Bianca to *rage*. After this, she storms off, leaving Marlene alone in the bathroom.
•Chace notices Bianca really upset in the bedroom and tries to calm her down. He makes jokes and talks about music and some good parties he went to. Bianca calms down and appreciates Chace being so supportive of people.
•On Day 9, Cal gathers everybody together and apologizes for his toxic and vile behaviour. During this, Aerin, Bianca and David call out Alisha and Marlene for their condescending and rude attitude towards everybody. Later, alone, he confesses that he only apologized so that he wouldn't go early and admits that Alisha and Marlene are his shields.
•Alisha, Cal, and Marlene are in the bedroom. Alisha and Marlene comment how nobody will talk to them. Cal suggests that they make a truce alliance and not vote each-other out. Alisha hopes that they all make the finale.
•Cal talks with Mathilda and Taisho and tells them that Alisha and Marlene want them out. He leaves, leaving Mathilda and Taisho to wonder if they should target Cal before Alisha and Marlene.
•***Mathilda and Zezé win IMMUNITY. Aerin and Taisho win REWARD. Alisha wins the ULTIMA.***
**•Cal is eliminated!**
 Episodes 6-7
•Later, Alisha and Marlene cry over Cal being eliminated and they promise to be there for each-other. Alisha mentions to Marlene that her goal for being on the show is immense fame so she wouldn't have to work again. Marlene says that she feels the same way and she knows that Sophie does as well, which is why she gets along with her.
•There is a small montage of Sophie continuing to one up people and brag about her child pageant star days. In a conversation with Aerin, Jonesy and Zezé, she admits that she is here for fame. Zezé tells Sophie that she is being obnoxious by always trying to one up people and he is sick of it. The other two agree. Sophie accuses them of being jealous and leaves the room, yelling about how Aerin, Jonesy and Zezé are super jealous of her. Aerin accuses her of attention-seeking. David yells at Sophie to shut up, leading Sophie to play the victim and "cry" over being bullied.
•Cohen, being the nice guy, later tries to talk with Sophie and explain that she needs to tone down the constant bragging about herself. He tells her that he is trying to be a friend and give her some advice. Sophie accuses Cohen of being manipulative, leading Cohen to accuse Sophie of being "too far gone". He leaves the room.
•Cohen and David are in the bedroom discussing the experience. David says that he is ready for more of the troublesome people to leave. Cohen says that, on one hand, it does bring excitement. On the other hand, it is stressful. David says that they may be bored most of the day but some people take how they start drama a bit too far. Cohen tells David to relax and enjoy himself, even if people like to show off their ego.
•He goes and makes coffee for David. While this is going on, he asks Aerin if she is okay. Aerin is frustrated but appreciates Cohen's kindness. Aerin admits to missing her husband, *Seth*, and mentions that they have been married for seven years and got married back when they were attending university together. Cohen congratulates her!
•Alisha comes in the bedroom and yells at David for being "misogynistic" over his treatment of Sophie. She then tells him that he doesn't respect women at all and probably beats his girlfriends. *Everybody*, especially *Cohen*, then rages at Alisha. After all is said and done, security has to separate Alisha and Cohen. Alisha receives a warning from the producers over the incident.
•There is a montage of Taisho joking around with everybody and being super optimistic.
•Alisha tells Marlene that it is best that they keep their distance from each-other. The two then get into an argument as Alisha tries to blame Marlene for everything.
•***Allan and Mathilda win IMMUNITY. Chace and Sophie win REWARD. Victoria wins the ULTIMA.***
•Marlene, figuring that she will be next, trashes the house and laughs about it.
**•Marlene and Sophie are eliminated!**
 Episodes 8-9
•The next morning, Cohen talks about his Depression growing up and how he turned it into motivation because he didn't want to give up, slowly overcoming numerous hardships thanks to the amount of support he got, vowing to give that same level of support to others. Everybody loves the story.
•Mathilda, alone in the bathroom, talks about how hard she worked to get to here. There is a mini montage of her trying to convince people that she would be useful to them and that there are bigger targets than her, for sure. There is also a mini montage of her talking to people about how Allan and Victoria are wildcards and how Benji, Chace and Cohen could slide on by right to the end. she changes who she throws under the bus to different people. Back to the bathroom, Chace comes in and asks if Mathilda is okay. She says that she is and is just freshening up.
•Benji, Candice, Cohen, and Zezé are in the backyard discussing how lovable and supportive Chace is. They all agree that he is an amazing person. Benji and Zezé admit to being worried about him in the game as he has the support of everybody. Candice suggests not letting him near the finale. Cohen brings up how the finale is a series of challenges so somebody being lovable won't win them the game. Candice says that Chace could be super influential as everybody trusts him.
•Zezé hosts a fake fashion show dressed in drag. Benji, Chace, Cohen and Jonesy all participate dressed in drag thanks to Zezé, Aerin, Victoria, Mathilda and Candice. Candice and Victoria, being models, try and teach the guys how to strut down the runway to hilarious results. When the fake fashion show happens, Benji is crowned the winner.
•Not long after, Allan and Jonesy are in the bedroom talking about how close Cohen and David are and how similar they look. Jonesy jokes about them being brothers while Allan feels like that is the case.
•Candice gathers everybody around and says that she wants to talk about what happened years ago between her and Portia Lawson. Everybody is excited. She talks about how, up until four years ago, she was dating another model, a girl, not long after she came out as bisexual. She says that things were going well but noticed that Portia began to be a bit distant to her. She then got really private about her photoshoot gigs and would not even talk about them and would yell at her if she even asked. Then the rumours started about her sleeping with company executives that they both worked for. She felt like it was just slander but then she started receiving pictures from unknown people showing her WITH the executives. She confronted her and Portia admitted that she was gaining special rights for doing so. So she, Candice, took the photos to the press and called things off with Portia. Everybody is super shocked.
•***Aerin and Bianca win IMMUNITY. Allan and Chace win REWARD. Mathilda wins the ULTIMA.***
**•Alisha is eliminated!**
•Alisha tells Jonesy, after she is eliminated, that anybody who has been in the bottom 2 before has never lasted, meaning *he* will be next.
 Episodes 10-11
•Jonesy pulls Allan aside in the bathroom and tells them that they need to throw Cohen and David under the bus completely at this point. Jonesy then talks with Mathilda and Aerin and says that he has this feeling that Cohen and David are related. They both admit that they appear to be close. Jonesy says to look at their appearances as well.
•During lunch the next day, Mathilda mentions that she has been married to her wife, *Lorelei "Lor" Gilchrist (nee Fitzgerald)*, for three years. She says that her love for Lor and her desire to help them is what is motivating her to play hard for the prize. Being gay made things really awkward with her family, which is why she is so glad that she has Lor in her life. Everybody gives her support, especially Candice, Chace, Jonesy and Zezé. Jonesy relates to her, saying that things were hard growing up gay in a catholic family (which Mathilda agrees with, saying hers is also catholic). Cohen adds that he didn't feel safe in LGBTQ+ "safe spaces" because he identifies as bisexual and was told to make a choice by all sides. Candice says that, despite what happens in this game, they should all support each-other outside of the house as life is unfair and how the fans react to some things may also be unfair. Everybody agrees.
•Later, Candice and Cohen are talking in the bathroom. Candice says that she is an advocate for bisexuals and wants him to know that she is here if he ever wants to vent to her about the biphobia he has faced. Cohen thanks her and says that he felt the need to speak up with Mathilda and Jonesy spoke about their experiences but felt bad about doing so. Candice says that he shouldn't feel bad. Chace comes in the bathroom and asks them if they are okay. They say that they are okay and all three of them hug. Chace says that he is always here if anybody needs support. After he leaves, Cohen tells Candice that he wants them and Chace to go far together. Candice says that Chace is hilarious and super supportive so she is fine with that.
•David, Mathilda and Jonesy are in the bedroom. David says that he will support them no matter what. They thank him. David opens up about how his little brother went through bullying because of who he was and, despite how they didn't get along most of the time, he always stood by his side when it came to that. Both Jonesy and Mathilda wished that they had a brother like David. After David leaves, Mathilda says that she can see the resemblance but Cohen and David are such nice people. Jonesy says that they can't let a duo that knows each-other like that get farther. Mathilda says that Cohen is lucky to have a brother like David. Jonesy agrees.
•***Jonesy and Victoria win IMMUNITY. Candice and Zezé win REWARD. Cohen wins the ULTIMA.***
•Jonesy and Taisho are in the bedroom. Jonesy tells him that he didn't believe Alisha's theory about him being the next one to go because of some curse. He won immunity because he was almost voted out. Taisho says that, now, he has a few days to get back in everybody's good graces, to which Jonesy agrees.
•Mathilda talks to Bianca and Chace about Jonesy's theory that Cohen and David could be related. Bianca says that the theory is likely while Chace says that he doesn't believe it. Mathilda says that she is starting to believe it. Jonesy comes in and Mathilda informs him that she is telling them about the theory. Jonesy tells them to have a conversation with Cohen and David side by side. After Jonesy and Mathilda leave the room, Bianca and Chace say that, Jonesy may be immune, but Mathilda is not.
•**Chace and David are eliminated!**
 Episodes 12-13
•There is a small montage of Zezé giving fashion advice to people, as well as talking about his drunken college stories.
•There is then a ***flashback*** of Candice talking to Zezé on Day 8 about how she overheard Chace talking to Mathilda, Marlene and Sophie about how SHE, Candice, should go. Zezé tells her that he has her back but it is too early to be thinking about Chace. Candice says that everybody loves him. Zezé then admits that Chace came up to him as well but, at this point, he would rather get to know her. This leads into a montage of the friendship between Candice and Zezé since Day 8 leading up to Day 23 where she tells Benji and Zezé to watch out for Chace as she does not trust him at all. After she leaves the room, Benji tells Zezé that people have been discussing how big of a threat Chace is since their big discussion before Alisha left.
•Zezé, back in the real time, jokes to Candice about how her rival is out.
•Aerin and Victoria really bond over their love of cats and graphic design. Aerin also goes into the story about why she chose to become a linguist while Victoria cites her inspirations of modelling as Annika Linse and Arcelia Vogl. Aerin, having heard of both of them, also gushes about them. Aerin also goes into the story of how she met her husband, Seth, back in high school and how they got married *during* university. Victoria is happy for her. She (V) then talks about how the experience has been a wild ride and she has never been in a situation where she has had to distrust so many people, especially with the votes being so secretive. Aerin says that it has been stressful but they all made it to the Final 11 so that is something that they can brag about. Victoria agrees.
•Zezé and Mathilda talk in the bathroom about how the biggest threats in the game are Benji, Jonesy, Bianca, and Aerin. Mathilda says that she is fine with voting out whoever as long as it isn't her. Mathilda then talks to Allan and Taisho about it. Allan says that he is good for voting all of those people out while Taisho says that he isn't too sure at the moment, considering they can't even discuss the vote. After Taisho leaves, Mathilda tells Allan that Taisho is too nice for his own good.
•There is another montage of Taisho being super friendly with everybody, as well as telling stories about him and his wife.
•***Jonesy and Taisho win IMMUNITY. Bianca and Cohen win REWARD. Allan wins the ULTIMA.***
•Taisho talks to Jonesy and Candice about how Mathilda and Zezé want out Benji, Bianca, Jonesy and Aerin. Jonesy talks about how honest Taisho has been so far so he is inclined to believe him.
•Candice tells Zezé that Taisho told Jonesy about what he and Mathilda spoke about. They discuss finding a way to take any target off of Zezé and putting it onto Mathilda.
•**Zezé is eliminated!**
 Episodes 14-15
•Later, Mathilda talks to Benji and Bianca about how Allan is a huge wildcard. He is so neutral about everything that it is making him slide under the radar. Benji says that Allan has been, slowly, opening up but he does suspect that being in the spotlight is not what Allan wants.
•In one of the bedrooms, Allan and Victoria discuss Mathilda being a huge threat both mentally and physically. Victoria then asks Allan why he hasn't been so open with people. Allan says that he trusts Victoria so he will let her in on his secret: being in the spotlight makes you a huge target. Victoria says that she won't say anything to anybody at all.
•Victoria tells Aerin in the bathroom that Allan wants to not be in the spotlight so he can go far. Aerin points out that it has worked so far. They both talk about how they have developed a trust towards each-other in the game and decide to try and make it to the Finals together.
•Bianca talks about how she pursued bartending so that she could help make sure that others control themselves while drinking, which was a luxury she never had. She still drinks, although her motivation to is no longer to get rid of the pain, rather, it is a means of socializing. Everybody loves the story and finds it inspirational. Allan, inspired to tell his own story, talks about how he had wanted to pursue journalism. He had dated Survivor contestant, *Anabel Rohde*, at the time who encouraged him to pursue what he wanted and he decided on being an author. So, after high school, he pursued journalism in college then moved to Quebec where he met his boyfriend of five years and fellow novelist, *Corey "Ray Cebetos" Bates*. Everybody is really happy that Allan is opening up about himself more.
•Later, during supper that night, Bianca reveals to everybody that she was born as "Bridget Bianca Wells". Growing up, she was physically abused by her father, leading to her drinking problem as a teenager where she was almost expelled during Grade 11. After avoiding expulsion, she has worked to make herself better and, after high school, she, legally, changed her name as she grew to hate being called "Bridget" thanks to her father. Everybody gives her massive support as she finishes her story saying that she chose "Berkhoff" as her new last name as her aunt, on her mom's side, was super supportive and that is her last name.
•***Benji and Bianca win IMMUNITY. Candice and Mathilda win REWARD. Victoria wins the ULTIMA.***
•Benji and Taisho discuss how Jonesy is finally vulnerable and it could be a great time to get rid of a massive social threat. Aerin enters and Benji mentions going after Jonesy and Victoria sooner than later. Aerin agrees and says that she will get the word going. She goes up to Victoria and tells her that Benji and Taisho want her gone. When Victoria goes into the room and tells them about what she just heard, Benji and Taisho (who is known for being honest) tell her that she wanted her and Aerin to make a truce alliance together with them and they weren't targeting her at all. This leads Victoria to be super confused and says that Taisho hasn't lied once so she feels like maybe Aerin was using her this entire time. Aerin overhears that and tries to reassure Victoria while Benji is telling Victoria that this is what she wants to hear so Aerin is telling her that. Victoria leaves the room as Aerin and Benji argue.
•**Aerin is eliminated!**
•As she leaves, Victoria confesses to using the Ultima to give her 5 points. Aerin, feeling really defeated, leaves.
 Episodes 16-17
•There is a ***flashback*** to after the big blowup with Benji and Victoria. Jonesy talks to Cohen and Mathilda about rumours of him being targeted. He says that he has stayed true to them and hopes that they will stay true to him. He says that they could easily make a truce alliance. Cohen and Mathilda are good with that. Mathilda also throws Benji and Taisho under the bus. Jonesy says that Taisho is too pure to start something like that. Jonesy then says that he will never target them and wants them in the finale. They both agree to that. Then Jonesy talks with Benji alone about how he feels like they are really good. He tells Benji that he has his back and wants Victoria out. Benji says that he doesn't think that the votes are there but Victoria *will* target Aerin at this point.
•Back in the present time, in front of everybody, Jonesy comments how they are at the Final 9 and it feels like it has taken forever. He jokes about how hectic of a month it has been. He then goes into the one bedroom and talks about how it has been a wild ride to get here and he worked hard to make sure people changed their tune about targeting him.
•Taisho, alone in the bedroom, talks about his 2 vote points to Jonesy. He feels like Jonesy is a mega threat but wonders if it was the right choice at the time.
•The next day, Bianca and Mathilda get into a huge argument. Later, Allan and Benji then get into an argument.
•Benji and Allan then start campaigning to get the other out. As this happens, Allan and Candice then get into an even bigger argument. This causes Allan to change his tune and target Candice while Benji and Candice agree to work together to get Allan out.
•Bianca and Mathilda later make up and apologize to each-other. Bianca shares a story about her mother while Mathilda does the same. They bond over having dysfunctional parents and talk about how the game has become such a big pressure cooker that the smallest things now turn into arguments. After Bianca leaves the room, Mathilda says that she can only be loyal to herself but Bianca is such an amazing person that she wants them both in the end.
•Taisho is with Benji and Jonesy, who are feeling the pressures of the game. He gives them both an inspirational speech so they don't give up. They all hug. Taisho talks about his lack of support growing up and how his patience helped when things got better for him. He then says that it won't be long until the game is over so they all have to wait it out and they can be each-other's supports.
•***Bianca and Jonesy win IMMUNITY. Benji and Taisho win REWARD. Victoria wins the ULTIMA.***
•Bianca and Mathilda discuss the biggest threats in the game being them, Taisho and Victoria. Bianca and Mathilda both comment on how Jonesy is one as well but he won immunity this round. They bring Cohen and Victoria in and discuss taking out Taisho, who is the most beloved and influential person left in the game. Both Cohen and Victoria are unsure.
•**Taisho is eliminated!**
 Episodes 18-19
•The next day, alone in the bedroom, Jonesy talks to himself about his gameplan. He hopes to win immunity after immunity and then win the game that way. He is ecstatic that he made it to the Final 8 and comments on how he thought that he would have been the first one out.
•There is a montage of Jonesy joking around with the others. There is also a montage of Candice being super supportive to people.
•***Candice and Cohen win IMMUNITY. Benji and Bianca win REWARD. Mathilda wins the ULTIMA.***
•Knowing that he is vulnerable, Jonesy talks with Allan and Benji about having a truce alliance to the very end. He says that he really wants them there after a crazy month in the game. Later, Jonesy talks with Candice and Cohen, who he knows are immune and tells them that, as they may all be targeted for winning immunities, that they could make a truce alliance and protect each-other. Candice and Cohen agree to it.
 Episodes 20-21
•***Cohen and Jonesy win IMMUNITY.***
•**Victoria is eliminated!**
 Episodes 22
•**On Day 2 of the finale, Allan is eliminated!**
•**On Day 3 of the finale, Benji is eliminated!**
•**On Day 4 of the finale, Candice gets 2nd place!**
•**Jonesy is crowned the winner of the season!**