I Have the Votes

I Have the Votes is the fifth episode of Survivor: Tahiti.

## Challenge

Immunity Challenge: Globetrotters

In this challenge, the tribes were presented with 9 pictures from around the world they had to assign to the correct section of the world map. The tribe that got all the pictures in the correct position in the fewest guesses won immunity.

Winning Tribe: Papara

## Day 14:

After Minko's elimination, the remaining Papara members who were all allied agreed they must win the next challenge. They felt confident due to an advantage they received from the auction.

The fifth challenge, globetrotters, was then posted where the tribes has to decide which section of the map each picture was from. Papara had an advantage by knowing the position of one of the 9 images. Papara completed the challenge quickly in 3 guesses whereas Mahina took their time. With only a couple of hours left to the deadline, Rick decided to make a guess that was incorrect. This meant Mahina took 4 guesses and Papara got immunity for the first time since episode 1.

## Day 15:

The challenge results are revealed and Mahina start to plan who they will vote for:

*Muzah and Rick:* Rick suggests keeping Glenn as he thinks he has control over Glenn's vote. He also trusts Muzah enough to reveal that he has the extra vote advantage. Muzah speaks to Sam and discovers that he plans to vote Rick out. In the end, Muzah isn't able to convince Sam to change his vote so Muzah and Rick decide they have to vote for Sam.

*Sam and Muzah:* Sam believes Rick is the biggest threat and deserves to go which doesn't sit well with Muzah, given his strong alliance with Rick. Knowing this, Sam lies to Muzah and says he has the votes to eliminate Rick when he doesn't, making Muzah and his alliance vote against him.

*Glenn and Rick:* They discuss how Sam and Cian will most likely ally straight after the merge. They consider voting for both Sam due to his strength in the game and Cam due to it being an easier elimination. In the end they both agree to vote Sam as Rick is also confident Muzah will vote Sam.

*Sam and Cam:* Sam decides to make a new alliance with Cam. Sam encourages Cam to vote for Rick due to him contributing to Mahina losing the challenge. Cam seems to agree and goes along with what Sam asks.

*Muzah and Cam:* Muzah also forms an alliance with Cam and when asked, Cam reveals he plans to vote Rick. Muzah says he's not sure who to vote for and decides to not interfere with Cam's vote as he believes he has a majority with Rick and Glenn.

## Day 16:

Mahina went to tribal council and it was announced Sam had the hidden immunity idol and that he wanted to use it. The first three votes were for Sam and therefore voided. The two remaining votes were for Rick which meant he was the 5th person to leave Survivor: Tahiti.

 Cameron: I am voting for **Rick** because sadly he messed up the challenge which could have prevented everyone from being in this spot.

 Glenn: I am voting for **Sam**. I'm sorry, you're our biggest competition for after the merge and me and rick agreed to eliminate you.

 Muzah: I am voting for **Sam** because I’d feel more bad going back on Rick since we’ve had an alliance since the start and Sam is a pretty strong competitor.

 Rick: I am voting for **Sam** because I got the information you wanted to vote for me so we will get you back for that. Also, you would be my biggest competition after the merge so getting rid of you now I have a chance.

 Sam: I am voting for **Rick** because he’s the strongest player and also failed the challenge for Mahina by not communicating with the tribe.