One player tries to make a big move, only to watch that move ricochet in devastating fashion.
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So, hey there!
Welcome to theSurvivor 48, episode 2 recap.
Sai Hughley, Justin Pioppi, Mary Zheng, Cedrek McFadden, Kevin Leung on ‘Survivor 48’.Credit:Robert Voets/CBS
A little about me if youre new to these parts.
The name is Dalton Ross.
I donothave four nipples.
Joe Hunter, Thomas Krottinger, Eva Erickson, Star Toomey, Shauhin Davari, and Bianca Roses on ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
As far as I can tell, no warts.
Last time I looked, the left foot seemed fine.
Nothing special, mind you.
Eva Erickson and Thomas Krottinger on ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
I mean, Im an innie.
But how fun was that look at the Civa tribe all in hysterics over their various alleged physical abnormalities?
Thats just quality, top-shelf entertainment.
Shauhin Davari on ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
And seriously, Kyle get that hand checked out, my man!
Loving Lagi
The point is, I dont want any of them to go.
Which is why I start to break out in a mild case of hives (humble trait!)
Mitch Guerra and Chrissy Sarnowsky on ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
whenever we see anyone on this tribe working against anyone else.
Well, almost all of her tribe mates.
And this is where my emotional roller-coaster began.
Kevin Leung on ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
(Im looking at you,Shane Powers.)
Fact or fiction?
Journeys are not really my thing.
Journey, on the other hand?
But journeys themselves dont float my proverbial boat as much.
Mitch, Thomas, and Mary all made their way to…
I dont know, what do they even call that place?
That sounds weird, right?
Like there should be giant Boston Rob and Sandra-esque statues of Steve Perry and Neal Schon.
You know where they went.
The players had to race to arrange numbered blocks from 1 to 15 to win an advantage.
Lose, and they forfeited their vote at their next Tribal Council.
What was more interesting is what happened when the three returned back to camp.
(Knowing how aggressive Thomas is, I would not have bought that for a second.)
Of course, nothing is ever that simple onSurvivor.
I need to show the world how good I am, David explained in the most David way possible.
In this case, the world did not see it, as Kyle found the Beware Advantage instead.
A million times better.
But she instead did the prudent thing and handed it back to her No.
And thats why Kamilla was my episode 1 winner pick.
Do or dive time
Oh, these lucky bastards!
You all know Im an absolute sucker for water challenges.
You know who else is?
Unfortunately for Mary, she had Cedrek on her tribe.
I cannot overstate how absolutely terrible Cedrek was in this challenge.
I dont even know what his problem was.
Maybe he was arching his back too much?
Is his balance just generally terrible?
Even Probst referred to it as an absolute abysmal failure talking about Cedrek, notQuincy M.E, I assume.
I know because I did it back in theGhost Islandseason.
Its much easier to aim, and you have the perfect landing arc as well.
Look at Mitch getting the hero edit with two big victories this week!
But there was certainly a lot brewing over there.
We wouldnt want you onSurvivorif you didnt, Sai.
By all means, grudge on!
But those grudges took a backseat after some strategy shenanigans went on once Vula lost the immunity challenge.
This also would enable him to keep Mary as a loyal ally.
But Cedrek wasnt feeling that plan, and told Sai to play her idol so Mary would go home.
(Im actually very confident he was not like that at all.)
Look, theres no shame in Kevins game.
He tried to make a move.
It was an aggressive move, but by no means a crazy or stupid one.
I dont even think it was the move itself per se that got Kevin voted out.
It was just an energy about him.
It made him very likable.
I really enjoyed speaking with him and dug the guy.
But as a player, I would be weary of that energy.
Just a different vibe, and a vibe they perhaps could not connect as strongly with.
Sometimes, thats what it all comes down to onSurvivor a vibe.
Okay, weigh in below and Ill be back next week with another scoop of the crispy!
