Morocco. A country located in North Africa. A country with eternal conflict and ethnic tension. Scarred with a diverse and wide-spread history. 16 castaways embark to Sous-Massa National Park in South Morocco, where they will compete among each other for 1 Million Dollars. Split into two tribes, Semara and Zaer, named after geographic locations. Only one can outwit, outlast, and outplay enough to become... The Sole Survivor.
TWISTS: None this season. No tribe swaps or HII either.
At Semara Campsite...
Darrius and Pamela discussed who on the tribe they considered worthless were. They both agreed that Katniss was the weakest link, but also both felt that Will was the more annoying tribe mate. They both considered who was worth keeping around for a longer period of time. Kris and Kasey felt that the win was great for them, and now they didn't have to scramble for votes early on, and could focus on helping their tribe. Andrew and Will agreed on an early alliance. Katniss approached both Darrius and Helen, but was dissapointed to find that they weren't interested on any deal.
At Zaer Campsite...
Africaniqua felt comfortable that she wasn't on the chopping block, and deduced that the "dead weight" of Sam and Jenneh were the only people to even consider. Simon and Greg both discussed how Phoenix was rubbing the tribe the wrong way, stepping in as "leader". Brenchal approached Africaniqua about a potential alliance, however Africaniqua told Brenchal that she doesn't want to be tied to anything long term, and called her "untrustworthy" for starting alliances this early. Phoenix overheard Africaniqua chewing out Brenchal and defended her. Sam, who overheard what was going on, talked in confessionals about how Phoenix had no reason to butt in, but didn't bring it up to Phoenix himself. Gritty and Jenneh both deduced that it would be a close vote between her and Sam. If they didn't act against Sam, then Jenneh would for sure leave.
At Tribal Council...
When Jeff asked who was the tribe leader, Phoenix chimed in to tell him he was. Sam scoffed at Phoenix, claiming that he wasn't suited for the roll. Greg and Simon both also agreed that Phoenix had better step down, for his game's sake. After Sam chewed Phoenix out, she seemed to gain some support. However when Jenneh was asked why she shouldn't be voted against, she said that "Sam and I are both bad at challenges, but at least I dont criticize other people too". This gave the tribe a lot to think about.
Sam criticizing Phoenix made the game changer, gaining the support of Greg and Simon, and Jenneh was voted out 5-3
Episode 2. Immunity: Semara
At Semara Campsite...
Kris and Kasey teamed up with Andrew and Will to form a majority alliance. They all realized that 4 wasn't enough, and decided to bring in Katniss as a 5th wheel, mostly because the rest of the tribe disliked her and it would improve her game heavily. Helen was feeling increasingly alone, and tried to talk to Katniss again, however Katniss told her how ironic it is that Helen would talk to her after dissing her previously. Tensions rose when Pamela and Will argued about the fire, which led to Will calling Pamela "Worthless", and Pamela calling Will "intolerable trash". Darrius felt the arguing was useless, because they hadn't even lost the challenge. Andrew talked to Kasey and Kris even more, just in case his deal with Will would stop working.
At Zaer Campsite...
Phoenix never stepped down as tribe leader, and after the loss, Greg was extremely critical towards Phoenix for leading the tribe the wrong way. Brenchal and Africaniqua temporarily settled their disagreement, but Brenchal stated in confessional how she Africaniqua made her skin crawl. Sam, realizing she may be at the bottom again, turned focus back towards Phoenix, and talked to Greg and Simon about voting him out. Gritty admitted in confessionals that he didn't mind Phoenix all that much. Phoenix was obviously distraught about being so disliked, and Brenchal comforted him, telling him that the others just aren't used to being disciplined.
At Tribal Council...
Simon accidentally spilled that he had been told to vote out Phoenix, however didn't say by who. Phoenix assumed that Greg had told him to vote for Phoenix, because they were so close. Phoenix called Greg out on it, to which Greg took the blame for Sam and agreed that he told Simon to vote Phoenix. Brenchal pointed out that Africaniqua was the swing vote. In confessionals, Africaniqua admitted to never wanting to be on whatever side Brenchal was on. Gritty didn't talk at all the entire tribal council.
Because Brenchal was with Phoenix, Africaniqua voted out Phoenix and Phoenix left 4-3 against Greg.
Episode 3. Immunity: Zaer.
At Zaer Campsite...
Simon was happy to have won something for once, and just wanted to relax for a few days. Greg agreed, and the entire tribe had a beach day. Gritty surprised everyone when he caught a shark on the fishing line. While swinging on a hammock, Sam tried to talk strategically to Simon and Greg, which annoyed Greg immensely. Greg stated in confessionals that he didn't know why he took the fall for Sam. Brenchal and Gritty talked about how they felt like they were outsiders, and Gritty agreed that they were on the bottom of the barrel in their tribe. Africaniqua tore her bathingsuit, and spent the remainder of the day wearing her full clothes.
At Semara Campsite...
Helen was distraught that they lost. She felt that she was an extreme outsider. After remembering Pamela and Will's explosion the previous day, she talked to Pamela about voting out Will. Pamela agreed it was a great idea, and told Darrius of the plan. Darrius felt that the plan would fall through unless they convince Kris and Kasey to vote out Will as well. Helen talked to Kris and Kasey about voting out Will, not knowing they were alligned with Will. They told Will immediately before tribal council, that Helen had told them to vote for him.
At Tribal Council...
Will told Jeff immediately that Helen had a lot of nerve to gun for him. Will used derogatory words to describe Helen's personality, and Pamela told the tribe that this isn't the kind of person they should have on their tribe. Darrius tried to calm the tribe down by telling them that they had only lost one challenge, and to not play strategically, but Will responded back that they wouldn't have lost it if Helen hadn't competed, and that the whole fiasco was her fault.
The votes didn't end as a surprise, with a 5-3 vote against Helen to go home. The Semara alliance held true.
Episode 4. Immunity: Semara
At Semara Campsite...
Will announced how ironic it was that after Helen leaving, they win tribal immunity again. Pamela was sick of Will's attitude, but decided to get on his good side and potentially get Katniss out if they were to loose again. Darrius felt that he and Pamela were on the outside of their tribe, and tried to talk to Kris and Kasey more to get them to switch. Kris liked Darrius and Pamela more then Will and Andrew, however Kasey felt it would be a better strategic approach to stay with Will, Andrew, and Katniss. She felt that she would be ten times more likely to win in a final with them. Andrew continued to talk to Kasey and Kris, hoping that he wouldn't have to align himself with Will for the long term. Katniss was oblivious to being the 5th wheel, and had gotten particularly close with Kris.
At Zaer Campsite...
Sam continued to get on Greg's nerves, but Greg didn't tell it to her face. After Phoenix had left a while ago, Simon stepped up as tribe leader. However Gritty felt that he was a worse leader, and that Phoenix pushed the tribe more. Brenchal and Gritty both agreed that Sam was the weakest link, but were worried that Greg would be opposed to voting out Sam. After Gritty talked to Greg and Africaniqua, they all agree that blindsiding Sam would be best, as she wouldn't have time to react. Sam and Simon agreed that Africaniqua is the weakest link besides her and needs to go. Simon forgot to tell Greg, because he was too busy being a tribe leader.
At Tribal Council...
Simon boasted about being new tribe leader. No one really cared, but Brenchal mentioned playfully that its all he's been focusing on. It was an uneventfull questioning.
However, Sam left startlingly to her and Simon 4-2
Episode 5. Immunity: Zaer
At Zaer Campsite...
Simon decided it would be best to get the tribe together for the impending merge, if it were to happen. He didn't want anyone to jump ship if they felt alone. After Simon had a giant peptalk with the tribe, Gritty felt that the entire thing was a joke and a waste of time. However, he didn't want to leave at all, because of how dysfunctional the tribe life was. There were no finite final two's except for Greg and Simon, and Gritty felt that he could convince people to vote them out closer to the end of the game. Angelique and Brenchal continued to have tension with each other after Brenchal accidentally misplaced a water urn. Greg felt that Sam leaving was the best thing for the tribe.
At Semara Campsite...
The challenge was obviously lost by Katniss, and Pamela appealed to Will, Andrew, Kris, and Kasey on voting out the obvious dead weight. Kris agreed with her, but Kasey and Will felt Pamela was trying to last another day, and didn't trust her as a player. Andrew didn't think much of the situation. He still felt his alliance of 5 was sound, that regardless of Challenge performance, if they were to lose the next 2 tribals, then Darrius and Pamela would both leave. Darrius, feeling Kris was sided with him and Pamela, tried to convince him to vote with Darrius and Pamela. Kris said he wanted to, but it was ultimately up to Kasey.
At Tribal Council
Pamela and Darrius both openly told Jeff that it was Katniss's time to go. Andrew told Jeff he knew how he was voting before the challenge even started, and he would suggest to Kris, Kasey, and Will to do the same. Will felt that Pamela was desperate and would do anything to stay. Kasey wasn't sure about her stance on the whole thing. Kris remained silent the entire Tribal Council.
Despite her pleading, Kris and Kasey stayed with Katniss, and Pamela was voted out 5-2
Episode 6. Immunity: Zaer
At Zaer Campsite...
The tribe celebrated early, and ate a lot of their remaining rice, which Brenchal thought was a bad idea. Africaniqua told Brenchal to "Get the pole out her ass", but Simon separated them before things got too heated. Greg felt the two of them were a ticking time bomb, and they could cause them to lose at merge. Gritty found two coconuts that fused together and partly looked like a nutsack. Gritty named this coconut "Nutsack Tim" and it became the Zaer mascot.
At Semara Campsite...
Katniss caused the loss at the challenge again, and Will became distraught. Darrius, feeling his back against the wall, tried to convince Will and Andrew to vote out Katniss, as she didn't deserve it. Furthermore, Katniss approached Will and tried to suggest someone to vote for. Will told her she was not in the place to suggest who to vote out, and left it at that. Kris and Kasey decided to vote out Darrius and keep to their word, however Andrew and Kasey talked a long time about who to vote.
At Tribal Council...
Darrius tried to convince the tribe to save him, but Katniss told the tribe that Darrius was a waste of time, and isn't trustworthy after merge. Darrius suggested that he replace Katniss as a 5th wheel. He was a bigger target then her, and can deliver more to tribe life. Katniss dismissed it, but Will said that it was something to think about.
To Katniss and Kris's surprise, Katniss was voted out 4-2.
Episode 7.
At Semara Campsite...
Kris was mad at Kasey for voting out Katniss without telling him, and was feeling left out. Darrius was just happy to make it this far.
At Zaer Campsite...
Brenchal hoped a merge was coming. Gritty gave "Nutsack Tim" Sam's old tribe buff.
At the Challenge...
Jeff announced a merge, handed out red buffs and called the tribe "Azilal". Simon showed his physical dominance and won the first individual immunity
At Azilal Campsite...
Gritty tried to talk to Will strategically, but immediately felt he was annoying, and decided against it. Kris asked Kasey why she didn't tell him about the blindside, and was feeling increasingly left out. Andrew tried to talk to Africaniqua about flipping, saying that she would make it farther than Darrius. Africaniqua admitted in confessionals that while she would like to flip and get away from Brenchal, she didn't feel like it would improve her game any. Brenchal got closer with Gritty and Greg at merge, hoping she would improve her standing in the tribe. Darrius mentioned to Greg and Gritty that he felt Will was the worst tribe mate ever. Greg stated that they will vote Will out at tribal tonight, and its up to Darrius if he wants to flip.Will suggested to Africaniqua to vote Gritty at tribal council, as he was the biggest social threat.
At Tribal Council...
Will admitted to voting Gritty at Tribal council, and Gritty admitted to voting Will. Gritty told Darrius how his alliance is very dysfunctional, and if he were to join it, he could make final 3 easily. Greg added that Will is a very bad person to be around, and getting rid of him before jury would be great for his game. Kris was still made at Kasey, Andrew, and Will for voting without him the previous tribal council. Andrew called Kris a "baby", and Kris scoffed that at least at this tribal council he has more power then him.
Darrius went through with the plan to vote out Will 6-4, and Afircaniqua stayed loyal.
Episode 8. Immunity: Gritty
At Azilal Campsite...
Kris exploded at Kasey and Andrew, saying that if they had just gone through with the plan, then Darrius wouldn't have been able to backstab them. While Kasey agreed that it was partially her fault, Andrew told Kris he was "overreacting" and should get over it. Kris told Andrew that he was voting him at tribal council, and will try to convince the other half to do the same. Simon continued to fix tribe life instead of play strategically, and Brenchal felt that voting out Simon would be great for her game, however she'll wait to do it. Darrius talked to Kris and Greg about voting for Andrew, Kris felt that Andrew was a dick and deserves to go way before he does. Kasey told confessionals that this internal conflict between the old Semara is causing the alliance to crumble. Greg told confessionals that voting with Andrew would give him a good jury vote.
At Tribal Council...
Andrew told Jeff that his old ally, Kris, was trying to get him out. Kris told Jeff that Andrew is the reason why he and Kasey are losing, and should at least admit that he had something to do with it. Darrius agreed that Andrew should take the blame and admit to what he had done. Andrew told Darrius to "Fuck off", calling him an "idiot backstabber".
Andrew's loving personality got him voted out 7-2, but got him far enough to be the first juror.
Episode 9. Immunity: Brenchal
At Azilal Campsite...
Brenchal felt this was the perfect opportunity to backstab Simon, having immunity and all. Kris was an emotional wreck after the last tribal council, but still kept his friendship with Kasey, calling it "short lived". Darrius and Simon agreed that Kasey was the better vote long term because Kris is having a breakdown, and might not even get votes from Andrew. Simon told Gritty and Greg that he was voting Kasey, however Brenchal told Greg and Africaniqua about backstabbing Simon. Greg felt this was a big risk, because Simon was his main ally. At the same time, he had been focusing on tribe life more then strategy, and felt it might be a good idea. Africaniqua admitted in confessionals that while she dislikes Brenchal, the plan was good. Brenchal got Kris and Kasey on board to backstabbing Simon, which wasn't hard as they were desperate.
At Tribal Council...
Greg silently realized he was the swing vote. He could either tie it 4-4, or make Simon leave 5-3. Gritty didn't know about the backstabbing, and instead told Jeff about how "Nuttsack Tim" took Will's old buff and is wearing it. Simon didn't even seem to know about the impending backstab.
Greg went with the plan to vote out Simon, and Simon was the first backstab of the merge 5-3, but the second juror as well.
Episode 10. Immunity: Greg
At Azilal Campsite...
Gritty and Darrius didn't know why they chose to backstab Simon. However they didn't do much about it, especially because Greg had immunity. Kasey, feeling her clock was ticking, tried to talk to Africaniqua and Brenchal into flipping. Brenchal didn't want to, and Africaniqua felt it would be unnecessary, as she would be making finals with the group she has anyways. Tension between Africaniqua and Brenchal came back when Africaniqua wore Brenchals bathing suit, because she tore hers a while back. Greg stopped the fighting, but Kris and Kasey both saw what was happening. They told Brenchal that they were voting Africaniqua, and if Brenchal wants her gone, then she needs to tell Gritty/Greg about the plan. Darrius and Kris avoided each other for much of the game.
At Tribal Council...
Kris said that tribe life was very important, and didn't know why two ex-tribe mates were even still fighting. Kasey agreed, saying that they should vote out the person making tribe life miserable. Africaniqua called Kris and Kasey "weasels", and that they would do anything to get ahead an extra tribal council.
Brenchal stayed loyal to the girl she hated, and Kasey was voted out 4-2.
Episode 11. Immunity: Kris
At Azilal Campsite...
Kris was ecstatic about winning immunity, however no one really approached him, which made him worried for his long term game. Brenchal tried to tell Greg and Gritty that it was time to vote Africaniqua, however Africaniqua overheard and went crazy, yelling at Brenchal. Kris told Brenchal that he was voting Africaniqua, but Brenchal just thanked him, and didn't offer a long term alliance. Darrius felt that Brenchal was too high on the totem pole, and would rather have her gone. Greg and Gritty immediately realized that they were the swing votes, and decided to team together. They decided that while Brenchal was more fun to be around, a better strategic move would be to vote out Africaniqua.
At Tribal Council...
Africaniqua didn't do herself any justice, borderline yelling at Brenchal, calling her "two faced". Brenchal told Africaniqua that she was just being an idiot, and accept the fact that she's leaving.
Africaniqua did in fact leave 4-2, as Greg and Gritty mutually decided that Africaniqua was acting preposterous.
Episode 12. Immunity: Brenchal
At Azilal Campsite...
Darrius talked to Brenchal, Gritty, and Greg strategically. Telling them that his half of the tribe wouldn't vote for him at all, and he was the best person to take to the finals. Kris saw this, and after he left, he told them that Darrius would do anything for finals, and they should get rid of him now before they cant get rid of him. Brenchal found it ironic that Kris called Darrius desperate. Greg didn't agree with everything Kris was saying, but treated him well in hopes that he would vote for him in finals.
At Tribal Council...
Kris tried hard to convince the remaining tribe to vote out Darrius, however to no luck.
Kris was voted out 4-1
FINALE. Episode 13. Immunity: Brenchal
At Azilal Campsite...
Greg talked to Brenchal about Gritty being a big threat, however when Brenchal looked at Gritty, he was playing with his coconut pal "Nuttsack Tim". Brenchal felt that Gritty was harmless, and instead Greg was the try-hard if anyone. Darrius and Brenchal talked and agreed that Greg was the bigger threat between the two of them.
At Tribal Council...
Greg continued to tell them that Gritty was going to win this game if he made finals. Gritty told Greg that he found that funny that he would call him a Jury threat, however Greg had been kissing up to Andrew and Kris, while Gritty hadn't kissed up to anyone.
Gritty won the debate, and Greg was voted out 3-1
At Azilal Campsite...
Darrius won the last immunity challenge, and felt extremely relieved. He thought that while Gritty wouldn't be a threat in the finals, that winning against Brenchal would be more impressive. However, he wasn't sure if he wanted to risk it...
At Tribal Council...
Brenchal told Darrius that bringing her to finals would make him a great winner if he were to win. However Gritty told Darrius that he would always be the first sole survivor if he brought him to finals.
Darrius chose to vote out Brenchal, bringing Gritty to Finals.
AT FINALS
Andrew didn't need to ask a question. He called Darrius a "backstabbing idiot" and hoped that everyone agreed with him.
Simon asked Gritty what moves he made this game to prove himself the sole survivor. Gritty answered "I helped decide Africaniqua's fate, and I didn't need to win a whole lot of individual immunities to get to the finals". He added that Darrius had to work twice as hard to get where Gritty was, but Simon stated that its more of a reason to vote Darrius then Gritty.
Kasey agreed with Andrew. He called Darrius an ass, and she helped protect him and get him to merge, and he took it for granted.
Africaniqua told Gritty that "Because you got me out, I'm going to get you out". She didn't ask a question.
Kris defended Darrius. He said "While I was on Ponderosa, I realized that Darrius made the only move he could to make finals. Kudos to him". Kris didn't ask any questions.
Greg asked Gritty why he should vote him after Gritty got him out. He answered "I didn't get you out, you got yourself out". Gritty responded that his answer was cheesy and shows how little Gritty deserved to win.
Brenchal asked Darrius why she should vote for him after he voted her out. Darrius told her that he worked twice as hard to get here, and had to backstab everyone he knew at merge for a bunch of strangers. He took the risk, and deserves to win.
Hero of the Season: Darrius
Villain of the Season: Africaniqua
Player of the Season: Brenchal
Worst Pre-merge Boot: Helen
Best Blindside: Simon - Episode 9
