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It was a shocker and a bitter pill for 'Survivor' fans to swallow. Christy Smith, the first deaf contestant to participate on 'Survivor', saw the game end for her on last night's episode. Feeling betrayed by tribemates Heidi Strobel and Jenna Morasca, who went back on their word to carry the women to the end, Smith lashed out during a very bitter final confessional.

"I am so pissed off! I didn't deserve to be voted out. I didn't! I developed trust and I knew from Day One...don't trust anybody. I can leave here knowing that I am a role model and that I can make a difference. I am going to make sure those freaking evil stepsisters of mine are not going to win a million dollars," said Smith while angrily signing.

Though Strobel and Morasca (The Bikini Girls) did deceive Smith, a number of factors paved the way for her exit. Smith's attempt at trying to maneuver herself into the "swing vote" position failed miserably when she wouldn't commit to either The Bikini Girls or the alliance of Outcasts (Butch Lockley, Matthew Von Ertfelda and Rob Cesternino). Her indecision greased the wheels for Rob to drum up enough support against her by making amends with The Bikini Girls and evidently feeding the easily conned Von Ertfelda misinformation. Stating that she was in the "driver's seat" at Tribal Council didn't help matters either.

The remaining Survivors at the start of the broadcast were:

Jacare Tribe
1. Matthew Von Ertfelda: Restaurant Designer.
2. Rob Cesternino: Computer Projects Coordinator.
3. Jenna Morasca: Swimsuit Model.
4. Christy Smith: Children Adventure Guide for the Deaf.
5. Butch Lockley: Middle School Principal.
6. Heidi Strobel: P.E. Teacher.

Jacare Tribal Happenings (Night 30)

Heidi and Jenna mutter amongst themselves. Their venom directed right at Rob for leaving the Fantastic Four Alliance twisting in the wind. "Rob screwed the alliance. We hate him," whined Jenna. Is it just me or are Heidi and Jenna sore losers? When they trick people, everything is cool. When they come out on the short end of the stick they bellow like children.

Mounting some damage control, Rob tosses some more lies Jenna and Heidi's way hoping they will snap them up. He has nothing against Alex. He was a great guy but used people throughout the game. Babble. Babble. Lie. Lie. Lie. "Machete" Matt chimes in that Alex was very "deceptive".

Heidi ain't buying it. If she darn well could, she would freaking lace that doo-doo head Rob with every cruddy word she knows. So, there.

Motor-mouth "Machete" Matt keeps on yacking and doesn't do himself any favours by doing so. He tells "Sticks and Twigs" that he knows they voted against him many times. That's okay. He can forgive but he won't forget. He won't harbour any ill will. Camp life will be as cheery as it always was.

To us, Rob chops down "Sticks and Twigs". They have had the tables turned on them and now they are blubbering about it. He is looking forward to them kissing a lot of ass at camp.

Jacare Tribal Happenings (Day 31)

Heidi and Jenna sleep cuddled up close while everyone else is fixing the shelter. "Machete Matt" gives us the specifics of the problem. The roof wasn't build right in the first place and it leaked. He wants to build another smaller shelter of sorts to at least keep their possessions dry. As everyone toils, Heidi and Jenna wallow some more. Jenna says the person who stabbed them in the back will pay. Rains pours down blowing the whistle on the construction site.

Heidi works on Christy. Employing her best used car salesmen rap, Heidi presents a deal. If Christy teams with them, they can vote one of the "boys" out and then the women would have a 50 per cent chance at winning. Yes, folks. There is a reason why Heidi teaches P.E. and not math. Christy will think about it

Rob's turn to chew the fat with Christy. Shoveling more manure than a farmer in the spring, Rob spins a fantastic tale of how Jenna claims to be working harder than Christy. Christy listens with interest and reacts with anger. Exactly the response Rob was hoping for.

Christy tells us that she just finds the men to be better company. She hates the Bikini Girls. She is insulted that they never gave her the time of day before and now they want discuss deals with her. Christy would just be happy being the women who lasted the longest. Christy is shown "spit-shaking" with Rob, Matt and Butch to seal their partnership. What Christy doesn't realize is that a pat on the back is just a few inches from a kick in the butt.

Reward Challenge

An unnecessarily complex challenge considering everyone wins when the loved ones are carted in for the cameras. The players must dig up a paddle, row to a box with bags of puzzle pieces attached to it, answer a trivia question, take the correct bag, paddle back to shore and put the puzzle together. If they answer the question wrong, they will end up with a bag of useless pieces.

Reward

A visit from a loved one.

Result

There are only four paddles so Butch and Heidi are eliminated right away. Heidi turns on the water works again. She must go through a ton of tissue back home. There are only two puzzle stations. Christy and Jenna are out when they are beaten to them by Matt and Rob. Matt solves his puzzle first.

Winner: "Machete Matt".

For some dumb reason, "Machete Matt" actually apologizes to the others for winning. What a goof. Probst makes him deal. If he will sacrifice his visit, everyone else gets to spend time with their loved one. Matt agrees to Probst's terms. He is rewarded with hugs from Twigs and Sticks.

Time for the producers to manipulate us as the relatives and friends are filed out one by one. Gratuitous tears, bawling, grizzly bear hugs and sloppy kisses are the result. Everyone sits down to some food and drink. Rob tells his mom that he's been "really bad".

In one of the strangest quotes ever on "Survivor", "Machete Matt" says to us that seeing all those tears made him "feel like God for a moment". Whaaaaat?!?!?!? Huh?!??!?!? Here's hoping Matt wins the million so he can buy a ratchet set and tighten the screws that are loose in his head.

As the producers force the loved ones to shove off, Probst compensates Matt for his kind gesture by allowing him to have a solitary dinner with his mom. You've seen this before. Food. Drink. Native dancers. Much gibberish about it being a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Yadda. Yadda. Yadda. Kisses goodbye. "Machete Matt" trudges back to camp. The producers don't seem to care much anymore either as they zip through the sequence faster than Rob can come up with a new lie to cover his butt.

Jacare Happenings (Night 31)

Back at camp, everyone is in a great mood...and why not? They've downed about 35 bottles of wine. Butch slurs something incomprehensible then falls into a drunken sleep. Rob prances around in his Speedos guaranteeing we will all have nightmares for weeks to come. A tipsy Jenna says that it is the game that makes them abnormal. Rob doesn't understand why everyone dwells on the negative things he has done and not the positive influences he has brought to the table. And those would be?

Rob proceeds to illustrate one of those "negatives" by disemboweling Bob Seger's "We've Got Tonight". Oh, the humanity!

Jacare Tribal Happenings (Day 32)

Rob has changed his mind about "Machete Matt". The sacrifice he made at the Reward Challenge has changed Rob's plans. "Matt Machete" is a spaz.

More yattering this episode. Rob claims he would like to take Jenna to the final two. He stands a better chance against her because she has rubbed people the wrong way. He has messed over many more people so her chances at taking it all are great. To us, Jenna calls Rob a "snake" and a "slimeball". Jenna heads back to Heidi and reveals all. She thinks they should take Rob out immediately.

Rob and Heidi yap. Heidi says that there morals are so different she doesn't know if she can trust him. (Insert canned laughter here) She wouldn't do anything that stab someone in the back to win the money. She thinks he is a snake. Heidi walks off and sheds some more tears. Boo. Hoo.

Jenna flies into a rage as Heidi comes back all teary-eyed. She sinks her fangs into Rob. With everyone listening, she outlines the arrangement Rob made to her. She claims that Rob probably did the same thing with everyone. He doesn't care about personal relationships like...she does. (Insert laugh track here) He only cares about himself. Rob dares the Bikini Girls to write his name down at the next Tribal Council. Jenna once again promises to make Rob's life miserable. Heidi gibbers some more about how she won't screw anyone. (Insert laugh track here)

Jacare Happenings (Day 33)

Rob claims he is an alliance of one and a lone wolf. He has collected the "bottom feeders", told them lies and kicked them to the curb. Rob solidifies his alliance with "Machete Matt" and Butch. Heidi is gone.

Heidi chats up Christy again. She is still working the "us versus the men" angle. Christy replies that the Bikini Girls want the money more than she does. Christy doesn't trust Jenna and never will.

Christy is miffed that the Bikini Girls want her to help them while they have done nada for her. Since when did they ever talk to her before anyway?

Immunity Challenge

A twist on the let's-break-some-plates competition. This time out, the Survivors are aiming for their own plates so they can earn pucks to use on a shuffle board. At the shuffle board phase, it is whoever gets the closest to a particular target.

Reward

Immunity at Tribal Council.

Result

In an interesting development, Heidi was the closest but Jenna has the last shot. Jenna puts Heidi's puck out.

Winner: Jenna.

Jacare Pre-Tribal Council Happenings

Rob is about to lose it. His stomach is doing cartwheels. Rob asks Christy if she will still vote for Heidi. Christy is not sure what she is going to do until that piece of parchment is in front of her. Dismayed, Rob heads over to Heidi. She doesn't know whether she can trust Rob.

Tribal Council

Probst asks if there is anyone who thought they wouldn't make it this far. Everyone puts up their hand. Jenna claims that she has had to work twice as hard because everyone thinks she is an air-head model. Rob is glad he isn't handsome. Jenna says she will never stab her friends in the back. Christy can't believe she has the potential to win the whole thing. She believes she is in the "driver's seat" tonight.

Jenna sacrifices the Immunity Necklace and gives it over to Heidi.

Christy votes for Jenna. Be beautiful and be happy. Butch selects Jenna too. He is staying with the alliance all the way. Final Voting

Tribal Council Victim: Christy Smith.

Parting Comments

"I am so pissed off! I didn't deserve to be voted out. I didn't! I developed trust and I knew from Day One don't trust anybody. I can leave here knowing that I am a role model and that I can make a difference. I am going to make sure those freaking evil stepsisters of mine are not going to win a million dollars. " -- Christy Smith.

Powell's Thoughts

Up next, it is "Survivor Week" with an episode on Thursday night and the finale/reunion show on Sunday. The castaways suffer a devastating fire and who's to blame? Will the women turn on each other? Heidi: "Having Jenna voted out works to my advantage." Rob: "If you are willing to put your head on the chopping block, I am willing to lop it off."

Unless the others are thinking of bringing Rob along to secure the title of "Sole Survivor" he is in a heap of trouble. Based on his actions tonight, is there a person he hasn't betrayed in the game? The jury votes are not stacking up in his favour, that's for sure. Since he was left out of the loop at tonight's Tribal Council, it appears that unless Butch can win Immunity next Thursday, his goose is cooked. Butch was voted the most trusted during the questionnaire challenge so you just know the others don't want him in the end game.

My guess is that if the fire involves the constructions Matt scoped out for the tribe and he is probably going to catch some heat from the others. Will it be enough to trounce him from the game? I doubt it. One of the players becomes sick (Jenna or Heidi?) and asks to be voted off. Rob and Heidi's comments in the promo are probably in reference to this situation.

In remarking about the final Tribal Council, Probst says that..."It's a toss-up when we get to the final two. It's not a sure thing." That leads me to believe that either Rob or Matt makes it to the end if Probst is inferring that the vote won't be a landslide as some might suspect. Unlike previous seasons, the final Tribal Council will be held immediately following the last Immunity Challenge. What that means is that the players won't have time to ponder their Tribal Council strategy too long.