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Parvati Shallow couldn't flirt her way to a million dollars. (Photo courtesy of: CBS.) |
Survivor's final five are in for a rude awakening come the finale this Sunday night. That is when the worst kept secret in 'Survivor' history will be revealed.
In reality, the players might not find out until there are just four of them left but in a 'Survivor' first, three finalists will face the jury not two. With only nine jurors, things could get a little dicey for those who think they have the game all sewn up.
One person who doesn't have to worry her pretty little head about any of that is Parvati Shallow. Her seductive, manipulative gameplay finally caught up with her and now she finds herself taking a seat on the jury. Fearing Parvati was using her feminine wiles on Oscar (Ozzy) Lusth and Adam Gentry, Aitu Alliance mastermind Yul Kwon quickly brought about her departure after realizing that he might have underestimated her all along.
The star of last night's Tribal Council though was a simple hat. After hearing him complain when he was voted out, Yul brought Jonathan's hat to Tribal Council. As the Aitutonga Tribe walked in, Yul left it on the jury bench for Jonathan. Host Jeff Probst was quick to jump on the gesture during his questioning. Was Yul just doing Jonathan a favour or was he trying to buy a jury vote? After much debate, Yul admitted his act of kindness served both purposes.
The Survivors at the start of the broadcast were:
Aitutonga Tribe
1. Becky Lee.
2. Yul Kwon.
3. Oscar Lusth .
4. Sundra Oakley .
5. Adam Gentry.
6. Parvati Shallow.
Aitutonga Tribal Happenings
Adam and Parvati joke about Jonathan's hat. Adam feels better that Jonathan is gone. He was a pest. Parvati and Adam wonder how they can break up Yul and The Gang. Parvati: Everyone will have to start turning on one another. We are the underdogs. Adam: You and I, we are a tribe.
Aitutonga Tribal Happenings
Yul comes back with Tree Mail. It mentions mud and there is a bucket. Parvati and Adam believe the key for them is teamwork. They agree if he doesn't win, Adam is going to Exile Island. Parvati: We have a plan. We just have to make it happen.
Reward Challenge
The players must hop over a fence, cover themselves in mud, hop back over and squeeze as much as they can into a bucket. They cannot carry any mud in their hands. The top three will win reward.
Reward
An overnight stay at a spa.
Result
Some Survivors use their heads, hair and back to carry more mud. Ozzy, Yul and Parvati win.
Winners: Ozzy, Parvati and Yul.
Ozzy sends Adam off to Exile Island.
Aitutonga Tribal Happenings
It begins to rain. Becky to Sundra: At least Yul got to go. Becky makes the case to Sundra that Ozzy is too competitive and they don't want to be facing him in the end. Becky: This is his element. Ozzy likes to win. He hates to lose. We were not even close. He is a bigger threat than we realize.
Reward Happenings
Parvati is sure that Ozzy is her only hope. Everyone takes a shower, gets a massage and sits down to dinner.
Exile Island Happenings
Adam lies in the sand until the storm hits. He wishes he were back at camp strategizing with Parvati. The only thing he can do is keep fighting. Adam cannot make a fire so he eats food raw before huddling under the boat against the freezing rain.
Reward Happenings
At dinner, Ozzy comments that Parvati is in the same position as Aitu was in.
Parvati: Ozzy is a loner but maybe she can get through to him. The power goes out so they light candles. A native group puts on a show for them. Parvati: This is way better than a dinner and a movie. Yul, Ozzy and Parvati get into the hot tub naked. Yul notices that Parvati and Ozzy are flirting with one another.
Ozzy: I have to look after myself. I might start playing the game with Parvati.
Aitutonga Tribal Happenings
Becky misses Yul. She wants to let him in on her new strategy. Yul, Parvati and Ozzy return to camp. Sundra tells them not to feel bad.
Yul: There was a tense atmosphere at camp. I knew I had to talk to Becky.
Becky and Yul meet. Becky expresses her concerns about Ozzy. Ozzy is listening right nearby. Yul says Ozzy is a pure player and the jury might respect that. He is not sure it is worth the risk of turning on Ozzy at this time. Yul, Becky and Sundra meet. Yul says he might have underestimated Parvati. She is a big threat. Sundra: We have to cover our bases.
Immunity Challenge
The Survivors have to carry puzzle bundles over three balance beams, use the pieces to make a table maze and then roll two balls successfully through the maze they built.
Reward
Immunity from the Tribal Council vote.
Result
Ozzy rules. Yul and Parvati are in second and third. Adam and Sundra can't even make it over the balance beams.
Winner: Ozzy.
Aitutonga Pre-Tribal Council Happenings
Yul: Ozzy won Immunity, as usual. It is either Parvati or Adam going home.
Adam meets with Yul. He wants to stay. Yul replies that he likes Adam and will do all he can to keep him in the game. He also feels bad Adam got sent to Exile Island again.
Adam: Yul is the puppet master. Parvati and I have been together since the start of the game but when it comes to getting voted out, it is better her than me. The best chance for me is to win challenges.
Parvati talks with Yul. Yul explains he thinks Adam is a bigger threat even though Parvati has more co-ordination when it comes to challenges. He will work to save her.
Parvati isn't banking on Yul keeping her. She will try to scramble something together.
Parvati, Ozzy and Adam sit in the hovel. Adam asks Ozzy if he would vote against anyone in his alliance. Ozzy explains he is in a precarious position. Adam: You are a threat.
Yul, Sundra and Becky spy on the hovel from outside. Yul decides to break things up. He sits with Adam and asks him why he is trying to manipulate Ozzy. Adam: What do you expect me to do? Just sit here and say nothing?
Yul decides to bring Jonathan his hat. Yul: Would it be okay to wear it at Tribal Council? Yul puts it on. Sundra and Becky call him Yulathan.
Aitutonga Tribal Council Happenings
Yul drops the hat off. The jury comes in. Jonathan smiles when he finds his hat has been returned to him. Yul explains that the hat has sentimental value to Jonathan so he had to bring it with him to Tribal Council. Becky: Yul announced he was going to return it to pay back a favour. Parvati suggests Yul is trying to buy votes but has played a seamless game. Adam: He has been playing for jury votes since the start. Yul admits he did the good deed for both reasons. Parvati says she got to bond with the guys during the spa trip. Adam: She didn't move up the totem pole because of that. I am at the bottom and remain there. Yul says the Aitu Alliance recognizes that Ozzy has been instrumental in them getting ahead in the game. Yul: We are tight. We work together.
Parvati votes for Sundra. Parvati: Good luck to you. We don't see whom Yul votes for but he describes the person as a strong competitor.
Final Voting
1. Becky Lee: Parvati.
2. Yul Kwon: Parvati.
3. Oscar Lusth: Parvati.
4. Sundra Oakley: Parvati.
5. Adam Gentry: Sundra.
6. Parvati Shallow: Sundra.
Tribal Council Victim: Parvati Shallow.
Final Words: "I know I could have worked it more in the hot tub if I wanted to but I don't think it would have helped my place in this game. I've learned so much about myself. I really thought I would crack. I realized how strong I am and what I am capable of. When it comes down to it, if I was thrown into the wilderness again, I know I could survive. " - Parvati Shallow.
On the next 'Survivor': Television. : Five castaways remain. Three Tribal Councils. Only one 'Survivor'. Adam: I would like to take the Idol out of Yul's hands. And the biggest surprise yet. Don't miss the finale and live reunion show Sunday night.
Powell's Thoughts:
READER ALERT: For my finale predictions, check the Tale of the Torch page this Sunday morning.
The theme of the finale seems to be who is considered to be the "fifth wheel" in many circumstances.
The final Immunity Challenge doesn't seem to be the endurance test in the dark cave. It will be standing on various poles as they shrink in size.
Ozzy's only hope is to continue his Immunity streak. If he does, the choices to be made at Tribal Council won't be that difficult to make.
It is thought that the final vote could be a close one.
