"Pushing Back" | |
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Season | Survivor: Portugal |
Author | User:PeaceOut12 |
Episode Number | 12/14 |
Episode Chronology | |
Previous | Ace Up the Sleeve |
Next | Destiny-Driven |
This is the 12th episode of Survivor: Portugal.
Previously On Survivor...[]
With their backs against the wall after their ally Ralphie was voted out, Rose and Dover fought to take out the biggest duo in the game, Chip and Skylar, by trying to convince Casey and Carmen to vote them out.
A Survivor Auction was held and it became the perfect opportunity and the game changed when Dover won an advantage in the next immunity challenge. He beat out Chip to keep the target off of his back and became immune and gained a spot in the final 6. Rose, knowing she was next, had Dover make a last-minute ditch effort to keep her. But, it was too late, as the Litorals stuck together and Rose was voted out, 5-2.
Challenges[]
Reward Challenge: Jail Break
Players are locked in a makeshift jail cell and shackled. To escape, players must use the resources provided to create a long pole to retrieve three keys. These keys are to be used to unlock their shackles and then they must dig out of the cell. The first player out of the cell would win reward.
Reward: Hot tub dinner which the winner can invite two other guests.
Winner: Dover (Shared with Chip and Skylar)
Immunity Challenge: I Hold On
Each contestant holds onto a rope whilst leaning out over a pool of water and balancing on a small platform. At designated intervals, the contestants will be lowered, increasing the angle at which they hang over the water (either by moving their hands down the rope, or by a crank automatically lowering them). Last person holding on wins the challenge.
Winner: Dover
Story[]
The Vencedor tribe comes back after voting Rose out, and everyone seems okay except for Dover. He immediately lies in the shelter, putting the blanket over his head. No crying is heard, but Dover does not want to talk to anyone.
“ | I really don't like anyone left in this game, and now I am stuck with them. Carmen and Casey I thought were gonna make a move but they won't flip from their group until it's too late. Fortunately, I can use that. But I really need an immunity run right now. | ” |
–Dover |
The tribe goes to sleep before the next challenge.
Day 31[]
The tribe arrives at the challenge arena after receiving tree mail about their reward.
- For today's reward, you will be locked in a makeshift jail cell and shackled. To escape, you must use the resources provided to create a long pole to retrieve three keys. These keys are to be used to unlock your shackles and then you must dig out of the cell. The first player out of the cell will win reward. And today, you will be playing for a hot tub relaxation dinner.- Jeff
- That sounds pretty awesome.- Chip
- We'll draw for spots.- Jeff
Everyone has drawn spots and are placed in their cages and are shackled. Jeff says go, and the castaways begin their challenge. Dover, Chip, and Skylar get an early lead with making their branches to hook their keys. Casey and Joel seem to be struggling to try and get the branches together, and Carmen is close behind the other three. Soon, Chip has a pole to try and reach his keys. He goes for one, but it falls off before he can bring it back. Dover makes a longer pole and goes for his first key, with Skylar right behind him. Dover hooks his first of 2 keys and brings it back and unlocks his left leg. Skylar gets her first key and brings it back, unlocking her left leg. Chip gets his pole longer and grabs his key, with Dover and Skylar going for their second keys. Carmen has her first key and unlocks her right leg.
Dover and Skylar have unlocked themselves and start digging, with Chip and Carmen close behind. Casey and Joel are out of it for now, as they have struggled so much in the challenge. Dover, Skylar, and Chip are now neck and neck in digging, but Dover pulls himself out last minute and cross the finish line.
- Dover wins reward!- Jeff
- Yes! Hell yes!- Dover
- Now, you get to choose two people to join you on your reward. Who would you like to bring?- Jeff
- Well, these people were fighting for the reward as much as I can, and they would love to join this. Chip and Skylar.- Dover
- Thanks.- Skylar
- Well, Dover, Chip, and Skylar, the boat will arrive shortly. For you other three, I got nothing, head back to camp.- Jeff
Carmen, Casey, and Joel return to camp while a boat arrives for Chip, Dover, and Skylar.
At the reward, Chip, Dover, and Skylar find themselves with trays of chicken, french fries, sodas, and beers, all around a big hot tub filled with water already. The three get in quickly and already start enjoying the dinner. After awhile of chatting and laughing, Dover starts a conversation.
- So, I would like to at least go to the final four with you. It seems like a bad deal, but if we stick together, I will throw the final four challenge.- Dover
- Honestly, it seems like a plan, but what happens if your just lying to us.- Skylar
- I'm not gonna lie to you. C'mon, listen to me.- Dover
- I really don't think we should try and make a deal.- Chip
- Chip, what are you doing...- Skylar
- Why the hell not!- Dover
- It's just that, I don't trust you really. You are all alone and can just flip whenever.- Chip
- Sorry Dover. We'll think about it.- Skylar
- Sure you will. *sigh*- Dover
“ | Chip might have just dug his own grave. If he doesn't want to work with me, he's now on the top of my hit list. I really have to win immunity. | ” |
–Dover |
Back at camp, Carmen and Casey start talking about their position in this game.
- Hey, what if Dover wins another immunity today...- Casey
- Then, I don't know. Maybe they will go after Joel.- Carmen
- Or us. Joel does get in good with them.- Casey
- Yeah, he does. We need Dover. When he gets back from reward, we have to start talking to him. We can go after Chip.- Carmen
- Sounds like a plan.- Casey
“ | Time to start pushing back. If we can strike first, we can get back and change this game around. | ” |
–Carmen |
The two stop talking and continue tending the fire. Joel, sitting in the shelter, was silently watching them, taking a mental note.
Day 32[]
The next day, Carmen and Casey goes over to talk to Dover about voting off Chip.
- Hey, we need to talk.- Carmen
- 'Bout what?- Dover
- If you win immunity, how about we band together and vote off Chip?- Casey
- That sounds like a great idea, but we need another vote to make a majority.- Dover
- We need to start talking to Joel about the vote. If we can flip him, awesome, but if we don't, I would rather take a risk in going to rocks.- Carmen
- I do too. Let's do it.- Casey
- Agreed.- Dover
Meanwhile, Joel goes over to Chip and Skylar to tell them about the upcoming uprising.
- Look, Chip, you need immunity. Carmen and Casey were going against you.- Joel
- What? What do you mean by that?- Chip
- They've realized how low they are below us and now they are thinking of flipping. They also could have just recruited Dover too.- Joel
- Yeah, Chip kinda said no to joining us.- Skylar
- Hey, he was going to win his way to the end.- Chip
- It's kinda true. He can easily win anything.- Joel
- So now what?- Chip
- You can play your idol. We vote against one of the three and we have a majority.- Skylar
- Awesome idea. Everyone agree?- Chip
The three separate and Joel meets up with Carmen. She asks about possibly blindsided Chip.
- We should try and vote out Chip. Him and Skylar are a guaranteed final two. Just think about it.- Carmen
- It seems like a promising idea. Just if Dover wins immunity.- Joel
- Yeah, totally.- Carmen
The two head back to camp.
“ | I basically am the double agent this time and it feels pretty cool. I mean, Casey and Carmen have no chance of getting to the end, and neither does Dover. He's easily to manipulate. The three of us will be together in the end. | ” |
–Joel |
Day 33[]
The final six go to the challenge arena for the next immunity challenge.
- Welcome to your next immunity challenge. First of all, Dover, I would like to take it back.- Jeff
- Here ya go.- Dover
- For today's challenge, you will be standing on a perch, holding on a rope at an angle. After certain amounts of time, I will lower the crank and you will get closer to the water. Fall into the water, and you will be eliminated. Last one standing wins immunity. Let's draw for spots.- Jeff
The six draw for spots and the challenge begins.
Elapsed Time: 30 Minutes
The six contestants are all still holding on, but Joel and Carmen are struggling. Soon, Jeff starts turning the crank, and the contestants are lowered closer to the water. Joel can't hold on anymore and falls in, and is eliminated.
Elapsed Time: 53 Minutes
The final five contestants are still holding on but Casey and Skylar are struggling. Carmen seems to regain control and is holding on. Jeff lowers the castaways even more, leaning them more towards the water. Skylar drops into the water and is eliminated. Casey falls right in afterward, leaving Carmen, Chip, and Dover.
Elapsed Time: 1 hour and 25 Minutes
Jeff has lowered the final three and they are leaning more towards the water. Carmen drops and it is down to Chip and Dover. The two don't seem to be moving at all.
Elapsed Time: 2 Hours
Chip is straining under the pressure and it becomes even more apparent when Jeff lowers the two all the way down, and is almost parallel to the water. Dover is slightly struggling but Chip cramps and falls into the water, and Dover is the last one standing.
- Dover wins immunity for the second time!- Jeff
- Yes! Fish throwing and ice carrying have paid off! Ha ha!- Dover
- Tonight, Dover, has a one-in-five shot of winning the game. Unfortunately, that chance has run dry for one of you. I will see you at Tribal Council.- Jeff
The final six return to camp, and Joel talks to Chip.
- The other three are still voting you. Just play your idol and you're good.- Joel
- Thanks a lot man. Don't be lying to me.- Chip
- Why would I? We're good to the end.- Joel
That night, the Vencedor tribe goes to Tribal Council. They sit down with their torches behind them and watch as the jury members come in. Cooper, Ralphie, and Rose walk in and sit down at the jury bench. Rose is wearing a purple shirt and black jeans. The three are visibly happy when they see Dover wearing the immunity necklace.
- Introducing the members of the Jury, Cooper, Ralphie, and Rose, recently voted out at the last tribal council. How hard was it to choose someone to go when Dover won immunity, Chip?- Jeff
- It was really hard since we worked together all this time but we are kinda splitting apart now. It sucks.- Chip
- Stop the bullsh*t.- Casey
- What do you mean by that Casey?- Jeff
- Chip, Joel, and Skylar have been together since the beginning and are going after me and Carmen.- Casey
- Well, I hear your trying to go after us!- Chip
- Because you are targeting us! We're not gonna lay down and die!- Carmen
- Dover, it seems like you are the swing vote tonight.- Jeff
- No, not really. I'm voting with Casey and Carmen.- Dover
- What happened?- Jeff
- At the reward, he blatantly denied any deal I tried to make.- Dover
- Skylar, was this true?- Jeff
- Kinda...yes. Dover is a threat to win and make it to the end. No one wants him near the final four, no offense.- Skylar
- None taken, I know when I'm threatening.- Dover
- Alright, it's time to vote. Dover, giving up immunity?- Jeff
- Never.- Dover
- Okay, Chip, you're up.- Jeff
One by one, all six members of Vencedor vote. Jeff goes to tally the vote and returns with the urn.
- If anyone has the immunity idol and would like to play it, now would be the time to do so.- Jeff
- Actually...I have this idol in my pocket that I think I should probably use.- Chip
- Dammit.- Carmen
- We totally forgot that...- Casey
- Alright, once the votes are read, the person with the most votes will be asked to leave Tribal Council immediately. First vote, Chip, doesn't count. Second vote, Chip, doesn't count. Chip, doesn't count. That's no votes counted. Fourth vote...Casey. Fifth vote...11th person voted out of Survivor: Portugal and fourth member of the jury...
Casey. Casey, please bring me your torch.- Jeff
- Nice play guys. Good luck Carmen and Dover.- Casey
- Casey, the tribe has spoken.- Jeff
- Bye everyone.- Casey
- Well, it seems that going into the final five, the tribe is divided. If Dover keeps his streak alive. Good night, you can head back to camp.- Jeff
The final five Vencedor return to camp.
Tribal Council[]
Tribal Council 11: Vencedor | |
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Against |
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Casey (3 votes) |
Chip, Joel, Skylar |
Chip (used Hidden Immunity Idol) |
Carmen, Casey, Dover (votes not counted) |
Casey Smith |
Voting Confessionals[]
“ | This is us striking first. | ” |
–Carmen |
“ | Hopefully Joel gets on our side and you, the threat, go home. | ” |
–Casey |
“ | Flip on me once, shame on you, flip on me twice, goodbye. | ” |
–Chip |
“ | Hopefully this actually works, or I might not get to the end. | ” |
–Dover |
“ | Good bye friend, but you tried to outplay us. | ” |
–Joel |
“ | I really don't want you here if you are not on my side. | ” |
–Skylar |
Final Words[]
“ | Wow, I did not see that coming. Props to Chip and Skylar for completely fooling me. I had a pretty good run and hopefully I get to return soon. I had a blast playing this game. | ” |
–Casey |
Still in the Running[]
Selva | |||||||
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Dover |
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Litoral | |||||||
Carmen |
Chip |
Joel |
Skylar |
Next Time on Survivor...[]
- Dover and Carmen fight to stay alive in the game.