"Ace Up the Sleeve" | |
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Season | Survivor: Portugal |
Author | User:PeaceOut12 |
Episode Number | 10/14 |
Episode Chronology | |
Previous | I'm on a Roll! |
Next | Pushing Back |
This is the 10th episode of Survivor: Portugal.
Previously On Survivor...[]
Previously, Rose and Ralphie had their backs against the wall after their ally Cooper was voted out 6-3. At the Reward Challenge, Dover solidified Rose with Chip and Skylar, not knowing that the latter two were still with Joel, Casey, and Carmen. Back at camp, Casey started a campaign against Joel to oust him to improve his spot in the alliance.
Chip won his second Immunity challenge and the vote was going to Ralphie. Casey tried to stir up last-minute votes in Dover and Rose, but the former hockey player was taken down, 6-2.
Challenges[]
Reward Challenge: Survivor Auction
Each player will get 500 US dollars and can bet on any item in the auction, good or bad. Some items will remained sealed while others are open for everyone to see. You can bet in 20 dollar increments and up to how much money you have. The Auction can end at any time.
Immunity Challenge: Rope-a-Dope
The castaways will be attached to a rope that is tangled around three obstacles that they will have to jump and climb through in order to untangle it and make their way to the finish. The first four to finish move on to the final round, where the rope is attached to a three-level high obstacle that they will have to make their way through. The first person to finish wins.
Winner: Dover
Story[]
The Vencedor tribe comes back from Tribal Council where Ralphie was just voted out. Casey immediately apologizes to the Litoral alliance for his vote towards Joel. Chip is easily to forgive, but the rest become suspicious of Casey.
“ | He flipped against us, and I don't think I can trust Casey after that. He has shown how easily he is to flip. He might be "forgiven" but will not last long soon. | ” |
–Skylar |
Meanwhile, the twosome of Dover and Rose are sitting on the beach, surprised at the plan actually working. Dover is still awkward from the incident a couple days ago, but Rose has dismissed it and is working on new strategies to get through the game.
“ | I was given a new chance at this game, and I am taking every step to get to the end. | ” |
–Rose |
Everyone gets to sleep after making a small fire, keeping a nice warm flame going throughout the night.
Day 28[]
The next day, Carmen and Dover go to Tree Mail to see seven envelopes with their names on them. Both of them excitedly grab the envelopes and the note brought along and run back to camp, knowing the Auction is upon them. The seven soon travel to a secluded part of the jungle with the beach behind them and Jeff at a counter with a gavel.
- Today is the Survivor Auction. You each have 500$ in your envelopes. One at a time, I will reveal or not reveal items, in which you bid on in 20 dollar increments on whatever you like. The first item is...chicken wings and two beers.- Jeff
- 40$!- Chip
- 60$!- Casey
- 100$!- Chip
- 100 dollars going once...going twice...Sold to Chip!- Jeff
Chip grabs his prize and begins to eat.
- The next item up for grabs is a large bowl of pasta and meatballs, with a soda.- Jeff
- 200$!- Carmen
- 200 dollars going once...going twice...sold to Carmen!- Jeff
Carmen happily runs over and grabs her food and drink and happily eats away.
- The next item up for grabs will remain hidden.- Jeff
- 100$!- Skylar
- 200$!- Casey
- 260$!- Joel
- 260 going once...going twice...sold to Joel!- Jeff
He reveals the basket, and too Joel's horror, a plate of balut, fertilized duck embryo, is under the cover. He grabs his "prize" and walks back to his seat. Chip finishes his meal while Julianna is still continuing hers.
- The next item is...shampoo and soap for a bath for as long as the Auction!- Jeff
- 300$!- Skylar
- 320$!- Rose
- 340$- Skylar
- 340 going once...going twice...sold to Skylar!- Jeff
Skylat takes her soap and shampoo and heads to the tub to start cleaning herself off. Carmen finishes her meal. Joel has thrown his behind the group.
- The next item up for grabs will remain hidden.- Jeff
- 400$!- Dover
- 440$!- Rose
- 500$!- Dover
- 500 going once, going twice...sold to Dover!- Jeff
He reveals a scroll for Dover, and says that this is an advantage for the immunity challenge.
- The next item up for grabs is a whole pizza.- Jeff
- 200$!- Chip
- 200 going once, going twice, sold to Chip!- Jeff
- Cool.- Chip
- Now, before you take this, I will give you an option. You can take the pizza, or get two full sacks of potatoes for your tribe if you don't take the pizza.- Jeff
- Well, screw you Jeff, I have to take the potatoes.- Chip
- Yes!- Carmen
- Thank God for Chip.- Casey
Chip takes his potatoes back.
- I'll take 300 for that pizza.- Casey
- Well, the pizza is yours, unless anyone else disagrees...well, sold to Casey!- Jeff
Casey takes his pizza and sits back down and starts to eat it.
- The next item will remain hidden.- Jeff
- 100$!- Rose
- 120$!- Carmen
- 120 going once, going twice, sold to Carmen!- Jeff
Jeff reveals the item to be a chocolate milkshake, which Carmen ecstatically grabs and starts drinking.
- Okay, last item. Letters from home. You can get them for 60 dollars.- Jeff
- I want mine.- Chip
- Me too.- Skylar
- I would like my letter also.- Rose
- Me four.- Joel
- I would also like my letter.- Casey
- Please!- Carmen
- Damn...- Dover
- Sold to all of you except Dover!- Jeff
Dover looks grim because he spent all his money and watches as Rose hands out everyone's letters. The tribe returns to camp with their potatoes, earned from Chip.
The Vencedor tribe returns to camp and is baking two of their potatoes from their prize while Dover and Rose walk away to collect more fish. But when they actually get to the beach, they start silently cheering and hugging over the fact Dover has the advantage for immunity.
- Holy crap we have the immunity in the bag!- Dover
- This is exactly what we needed and can use to help us. Thank god you got it.- Rose
- This is so exciting. We can actually make a move.- Dover
- We have this all in the bag for this round. I have a plan.- Rose
- Hit me with it, I'm down for anything at this point.- Dover
- They are still a little peeved about Casey flipping against them. We voted with the core of that alliance and unanimously vote off Casey. It's perfect!- Rose
- This is awesome, let's go through with it.- Dover
The two head back to camp where everyone is enjoying the food.
“ | This advantage is the ace up the sleeve for me and Rose. We can turn it around if I win immunity. | ” |
–Dover |
Day 29[]
Casey comes to talk to Chip, Skylar, and Carmen about his actions.
- I have come to apologize about me breaking from the group.- Casey
- It was a really stupid move, the vote was almost unanimous against Ralphie. What made you think Joel was a good target?- Skylar
- He's a goat to the end, and is floating between everyone on the tribe. He's gonna become a threat.- Casey
- Yes, but we need unity in our tribe or Dover and Rose can get through and to the end.- Skylar
- They are becoming dangerous together, almost like a showmance.- Chip
- I think they are becoming a showmance. The past 3 to 5 days they have been hanging out everywhere.- Carmen
- They need to be split up now. If Dover wins, Rose gets voted out, and if not, Dover must leave.- Skylar
“ | I don't want to blindside Dover this early, as I still feel on the outs a little bit. Chip and Skylar are a power duo and honestly, they might need to be taken out, but I just don't know if I can yet. | ” |
–Carmen |
Meanwhile, Dover and Rose are sitting on the beach, talking.
- Do you think that us two can make it to the end together?- Rose
- It's gonna be hard but if we can convince Carmen and Casey to flip back with us, it's very possible.- Dover
- Alright, if you say so. I just hopefully don't want it to be my last couple days on this beach. Please, try and help me survive.- Rose
- I will baby, I promise.- Dover
The two lay on the beach for a couple more minutes before returning to camp.
Day 30[]
The next day, the final seven enter the challenge arena for the next immunity challenge.
- First off, Chip, I will like to take it back.- Jeff
- Here ya go Jeff.- Chip
- Okay, for today's challenge, you will be attached to a rope that is tangled around three obstacles that they will have to jump and climb through in order to untangle it and make their way to the finish. The first four to finish move on to the final round, where the rope is attached to a three-level high obstacle that they will have to make their way through. The first person to finish wins. Dover, at the auction you received an advantage, please read it aloud.- Jeff
- You bought an advantage today at the auction, which automatically puts you into the final round. Congratulations.- Dover
- Dover will skip this part of the challenge, which means only three of you will now move on. Everyone time to draw spots.- Jeff
The players draw for spots and get ready. The six contestants are all attached to the rope while Dover sits and wash. Jeff says go and everyone starts traversing the course. It is a simple beam with some boards connecting it to the ground, but the rope is twisted back and forth so that all the contestants have to go under, over, and through the boards and the beam. Chip and Carmen take an early lead with Rose right behind them. Casey and Skylar are not far behind Rose and Dover is stuck with the ropes at the beginning, and is losing the challenge fast. Casey has caught up to Rose and both are trying to catch up to Chip and Carmen. Chip finishes first and taps the post, followed right behind by Carmen. It's a quick race, but Casey stumbles trying to get over and Rose finishes before him.
For the second round, Carmen, Chip, Dover, and Rose are all ready to take on the course. Jeff says go, and the four take off, climbing up and over posts and platforms. It's a clear race between Chip and Dover, as the two girls are not getting up and over some platforms quickly, and the two boys's muscles quickly overpower the two girls. Chip is edging ahead as he gets to the top floor, but Dover is right behind him. But Chip gets stuck trying to go through the post, and Dover overtakes him. He slides down the pole, finishing the course.
- Dover wins immunity!- Jeff
- Yes!- Dover
- Dover has a one in six chance of winning this game. For one of you, that chance will be gone. You have the rest of the afternoon to decide that. I will see you at Tribal Council.- Jeff
The Vencedor tribe returns to camp and Dover pulls Carmen aside with Casey.
- Can you guys flip against us and vote out Chip? He's a threat to win and we can change this game.- Dover
- I really don't know Dover, if Casey wants to do it, I'll be ready for it.- Carmen
- I'm down. Let's do this.- Casey
- Thank you guys so much!- Dover
Dover leaves to get ready, and Carmen turns to Casey.
- Are we really gonna vote Chip off?- Casey
- No, he's our only chance to stop Dover from winning immunity. There's no point in trying to get out strength on our side. We're still voting Rose.- Carmen
- Good, let's take them out.- Casey
- Yup.- Carmen
That night, the Vencedor tribe heads up to Tribal Council. They put down there torches and take a seat. Cooper and Ralphie walk up and sit down at the jury bench. Ralphie has a shaven face and shorter hair, and wearing a jersey of his with blue jeans.
- Introducing the members of our jury, Cooper and Ralphie, voted out at the last tribal council. Alright, Dover. Happy you got immunity?- Jeff
- Hell yes! I am on the outside right now and I really needed this.- Dover
- Chip, is that true?- Jeff
- Basically, as the last two Selva, Dover and Rose are the two biggest targets.- Chip
- Rose, by that, you should be voted out next. Why shouldn't you?- Jeff
- As you can see, there are only two Selva members on the jury. At most, if I get to the end, I could possibly have only 3 votes, and any one of them could get the other 4 or more. I'm not a jury threat.- Rose
- Carmen, with that logic, you should flip and join them, would you?- Jeff
- It's logical, and we'll just have to see if anyone falls for that.- Carmen
- Well, it's time to vote. Dover, are you keeping immunity?- Jeff
All 7 go up to vote and return to their seats. Jeff goes to retrieve the votes after all have been cast and returns. Cooper and Ralphie look on.
- If anyone has the hidden immunity idol and would like to play it, now would be the time to do so...alright. Once the votes are read, the decision is final. The person voted out will be asked to leave Tribal Council immediately. First vote, Rose. Second vote, Chip. Third vote, Rose. Fourth vote, Chip. Fifth vote, Rose. Tenth person voted out of Survivor: Portugal and third member of our jury...
Rose. Rose, please bring up your torch.- Jeff
Right before Rose brings her torch, Dover goes over and hugs her tightly.
- I'll win this for you.- Dover
- Okay.- Rose
- Rose, the tribe has spoken.- Jeff
- Bye everyone.- Rose
- Well, Dover, you remain as the original Selva. Can you survive four more tribal councils?- Jeff
Vencedor grabs their torches and returns to camp.
Tribal Council[]
Tribal Council 10: Vencedor | |
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Against |
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Rose (5 votes) |
Carmen, Casey, Chip Joel, Skylar |
Chip (2 votes) |
Dover, Rose |
Rose Daniels |
Voting Confessionals[]
“ | If this was a better time, I would join you. Now is not the time. | ” |
–Carmen |
“ | There is a time and place for everything, just not now. | ” |
–Casey |
“ | One step closer to win, sorry girl. | ” |
–Chip |
“ | Chip, you're a threat against me. I need you to leave tonight. Good bye and hopefully you do well on the jury and in life. | ” |
–Dover |
“ | Bye Rose, can't say I won't miss you, but Lover Boy needs to be taken down. | ” |
–Joel |
“ | Hopefully, this isn't my time to go. Please, please let it not be me leaving. | ” |
–Rose |
“ | Sorry Rose, but Dover won immunity. You would have survived. | ” |
–Skylar |
Final Words[]
“ | I'm so upset that I never got to go farther and that I was so close to the end. I made a new friend and potential love in Dover, and he will always be my favorite person in this game, and I will root for him to win until he joins me. Good luck to everyone, and I will miss you all. | ” |
–Rose |
Still in the Running[]
Selva | |||||||
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Dover |
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Litoral | |||||||
Carmen |
Casey |
Chip |
Joel |
Skylar |
Next Time on Survivor...[]
- Dover, all alone, tries to win immunity.
- The idol makes its reappearance, blindsiding someone from the game.
- A tribe gets divided.
Author's Notes[]
- The immunity challenge is a variation of the challenge used in the Survivor: Guatemala episode, Eating and Sleeping With the Enemy, the Survivor: Tocantins episode, The Biggest Fraud in the Game, the Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains episode, Banana Etiquette, and the Survivor: Philippines episode, Hell Hath Frozen Over.