Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: Colby and Jeff were tied 5-5 at Tribal Council and in a Tribal Council countback Colby had no previous votes , but Jeff had two ; therefore , Jeff was eliminated
Simplified: Colby and Jeff were tied 5-5 at Tribal Council and in earlier Tribal Councils , Jeff had two votes , therefore , Jeff was eliminated