That's What Allies Are For

That's What Allies Are For is the fifth episode of Survivor: The Amazon.

Day 12 (Night)
The six remaining men return to the Tambaqui camp after a heated tribal council, having almost unanimously eliminated weakest member Kennedy from the game.

The men speak for some time, eventually all heading into the shelter to try and get some sleep. Mayson lays awake thinking, concerned that his alliance with Hall may be detrimental moving forward in the game.

Jaburu
Delma and Edweena leave camp to collect treemail, whilst the other four women prepare a breakfast of piranha, utilising the fish hauled at the previous days immunity challenge. "jaburu"

- We're living much better after the last immunity win. We all kept ourselves safe, and got our hands on this huge supply of fish. Because they go off fast, we've had to eat them pretty fast, so we've all been having one-two fish per person each day so far.

"jaburu"

- I feel like I've been put through hell out here... physically. My hair feels dry, my skin is cut and my back is in the worst pain today. I think having some body fat for cushioning would help, because I haven't heard Delma complain once yet...

The two women walk back into camp holding treemail, reading it out to the whole group.

"jaburu"

- Uh, what!? No it doesn't mean youngest at heart! It obviously means by age... which isn't her or the other three... clearly.

"jaburu"

- It seems unfair that the youngest just gets to go without any tribe deliberation. If someone is to represent this tribe then I think myself, Delma, Eddie or Jay would've been the better choices... but it was out of our hands. I find it embarassing that the girls are talking about smooching the competition and cosying up to them. It worries me, because this is precisely what we wanted to avoid.

Neasa leaves in a small boat, blowing kisses to her tribe and purposely posing as she departs. Jenn laughs at the actions, whilst the other women appear less impressed, heading back to the shelter without waiting for Neasa to be out of site. "jaburu"

- I'm super excited to go on this little adventure. I'd much prefer if Jenn could come with me because I don't want to leave her at camp with the geriatric society... but... (shrugs). Who am I to turn down wine and laughter? This could be a good opportunity for me to replenish my body and get some rest, or more importantly make bonds with the other tribe. A merge shouldn't be too far in the future, and I'm going to need to get something going with the boys if I want to survive long term, because the women that control Jaburu are ready to vote me off the next chance they get.

Tambaqui
The men read through the same treemail, excited at the prospect of a meetup with the rival female tribe.

Isaiah screams and laughs, annoyed at the fact that the tribes youngest member is not of the legal age to consume the wine on offer at the reward. The other men join in on the screaming, whilst Ceri laughs, apologising to his tribe for being a "wasteful choice".

Ceri leaves on his boat, with all five of the men waving him off by the riverbank, wishing him luck on his overnight stay.

Overnight Stay
Neasa and Ceri paddle in on a small area, seeing Jeff standing by the edge of the bank. After reaching land, both get out their boats and stand opposite Jeff, intrigued to know what their overnight stay will entail.

Jeff explains to the pair that in the Amazon the native tribes would see opportunity as being for the young, hence the reason the youngest from either tribe have been summoned. He tells both that it is up to them how they spend their time overnight, whether it be purely social or if they choose to talk strategy. The duo are led over to the bungalow, left to indulge in its comforts. "jaburu"

- After Jeff left us, we looked and saw a display of food laid out for us, and Ceri immediately wanted to sit down and start eating. But, being the kind of girl that I am... I took one look at the shower and stripped down to get in it. It was only covered up by palm fronds and I think Ceri could see through... but I didn't really care at that point, I just wanted to wash all the dirt off myself and get cleaned up. Plus, giving him a small sneak preview might make him more willing to give me information (laughs)...

Ceri waits in his boxers, trying not to look over at Neasa as she showers. Once both have washed, they put on the clean robes, sitting down together to eat. After some small talk, the pair eventually get on to talking about their respective tribes.

"jaburu"

- Ceri tried to probe me for as much information as he could, but I've been playing it extremely careful. I don't know what these next few days will bring, and the last thing I want is to give over information that can be used against me. As we ate I was the only one able to have the wine... so for that reason I took it slow and didn't over-indulge.

Neasa and Ceri continue talking as they eat, with Ceri continuing to share honest information on Tambaqui, whilst Neasa is careful what she says about the Jaburu tribe. Once they finish eating, the duo head over to their large bed, each taking a side. Neasa jokingly tells Ceri to "keep to (his) side".

"jaburu"

- It was nice to speak to someone different for once. I'd be happier to have spent the night in a romantic bungalow with Sheamus, and not someone so boyish. But either way, Ceri made good company. He gave up some information, and seems to be in a bad spot on Tambaqui. If we're to merge soon I'd like to get myself and Jenn working with Ceri and Sheamus... but a lot can change in the next few days. One of our tribes has to lose next and some of my wishful alliance will probably fall by the time we merge into one...

Overnight Stay
Ceri and Neasa wake up as the sun rises over their bungalow. Ceri stretches and heads out of the bed, excited to find another spread of food waiting for the pair.

Jeff stands by a small table with a bag in hand, asking both Ceri and Neasa to come and join him. The pair hesitantly walk over, sitting down opposite him. Jeff asks the pair how their discussions went, with Neasa telling him that they shared a "good amount" on their own tribes.

Jeff tells the duo that they will alternate in picking members of the opposite sex. Ceri opts to let Neasa pick first.

"jaburu"

- Picking these new tribes is a huge strategic decision for myself and Ceri. We both don't seem to be in great positions on our tribe, and we've now got the chance to put ourselves in a strong position. I wanted to select a mix of strength and the right personalities for me to get control of my new tribe.

Jeff hands the pair six new buffs each for their respective tribes, sending them off to deliver the news to their camps. Neasa and Ceri each get on their boats, paddling back to camp, excited knowing that their fates in the game may have changed.

Jaburu
Neasa arrives back at camp, walking up to the shelter with a smile on her face. The other five women are sat in the shelter, welcoming her in upon her arrival. Jenn runs over and hugs her friend, asking her to give the details of her overnight stay.

"jaburu"

- Dammit. We had something that was strong on Jaburu, and this could be what tears my alliance apart.

"jaburu"

- I am so glad to see Delma, Edweena and Jayla head out of camp. It's kicking them out of what was their home, and a place they controlled without any care for myself or Jenn. When it came down to picking Veronica or Edweena, I picked Veronica not because she's stronger, or that I like her more... in fact I'd say the opposite about her. But it means that if we lose, then there's an easy target in the oldest women out here, and someone I'm looking forward to voting out of the game.

The three women pack their bags, heading off in the direction of the Tambaqui tribe. Veronica hugs her friends goodbye, disappointed to be isolated from them, whilst staying on a tribe with two enemies. "jaburu"

- This swap isn't great for my game, and it's made it extremely likely that Veronica won't be making it to the merge. A logical standpoint for the boys is to align with the young attractive girls, and to side against the woman who is known to have more friends in the game. Neasa and Jenn are clearly both pleased with themselves... and so they should be, because this swap saved them.

Tambaqui
Ceri arrives at his tribe shelter, finding Isaiah and Hall laying inside the shelter. He asks them to gather the rest of the tribe, wanting to immediately get to the news of the swap.

Isaiah becomes pleased to know he'll be on a tribe with both the younger women, jokingly spurring into action and packing his bag, much to the amusement of Mayson and Hall. Sheamus and Fredrick look at one another, before joining Isaiah in packing up their things.

Fredrick, Isaiah and Sheamus head out of camp, hoping that the men's plan of sticking together will come into fruition.

Jaburu
Isaiah, Fredrick and Sheamus arrive at the Jaburu camp, walking up to their three new tribemates who are waiting for them by the shelter. "jaburu"

- We saw the three men walking into camp, and I got such a gratification from seeing some testosterone added to the mix. There's three new people to play with, and I'm going to make sure that they want to spend their time with myself and Jenn, and don't see any value in keeping Veronica.

The women hug each of the men, welcoming them to their tribe. The group begin making introductory conversations, wanting to get to know one another quickly, knowing that soon they will face their first immunity challenge as a new tribe.

Jenn laughs and gives Isaiah a hug, with both Veronica and Fredrick seeming on the outside of the foursome's bonding. "jaburu"

- Neasa and I both know that we're attractive girls, and we're going to use flirting now the boys are here. Isaiah seems to have a thing for me, and Sheamus and Neasa do have a little bit of chemistry already. It helps that both the guys themselves are cute. I love it because we finally have an advantage from our assets, and all Veronica can do is sit and count her days.

The women begin showing the men around the camp, helping them settle in to their new home. Veronica begins cooking the remaining fish left over from the previous reward, with Fredrick being asked by Isaiah to help her cook. "jaburu"

- The women's camp isn't as nice as what Tambaqui was. Their shelter is just okay, but they've got some good rewards here. I mean, I would like a cold can of cola right now, but I'll settle for the aesthetic pleasure that is Jenn in her bathing suit.

Eventually, Fredrick and Veronica are left alone as the other four go down to look at the shallow water. Fredrick sighs, feeling as though he is being ostracised by his old tribe members. "jaburu"

- It has been a weird vibe ever since we got to Jaburu. Sheamus and Isaiah being the two guys I was to come over with didn't bother me, especially as Sheamus is meant to be my one true ally out here. What is getting to me right now is that they seem to be really distracted by Neasa and Jenn, and I understand they like to have attractive girls around... but it makes me wonder if my stack is about to go down. Veronica and I as the less good looking individuals have been made to cook, and it's blatantly obvious we're the two misfits in this camp. We agreed as guys to stay together, but I'm going to see if I can get a connection with Veronica, because that way I have other options should I need them. I'm not going to be the worker for the pretty people and just sit around cooking whilst they have all the fun... I'm going to make sure I hold onto the power that I've tasted in this game so far.

Veronica and Fredrick continue talking, with Veronica revealing the dynamics of the old Jaburu tribe. Fredrick tells her that he has a positive relationship with Sheamus, and could possibly use their votes to target Jenn should they lose. The others eventually return to camp, joining the group for their meal, spending the rest of the day trying to get to know one another as best as possible. "jaburu"

- Of my original tribe, I have by far come out the worst because of this swap. I'm a shoe-in to go next should we lose, and my only hope right now is with Fredrick. I don't know how genuine his friendliness is, but it's all I have right now. But I'm not an optimist, so I'll make sure I make the most of what time I may have left out here.

Tambaqui
Delma, Jayla and Edweena arrive at Tambaqui to find Mayson greeting them by the shore. He hugs the three women, inviting them up to the shelter to meet the other two men. The six greet each other, making quick work of their introductions.

Mayson recommends that Ceri give the girls a tour of the surrounding area, offering to prepare some food with Hall as they do so. After the women and Ceri leave, the duo begin discussing their first impressions.

The camp comes together for a meal of fish, accompanied by a can of cola for each of the new members. The group seem to bond well, although it is clear that Hall's personality is rubbing some of the tribe members the wrong way with his continuous talking.

Jaburu
The six new Jaburu members receive tree mail informing them of their next immunity challenge. The group try and encourage one another, all wanting to have a good showing at the first challenge between the new tribes. "jaburu"

- Of course I wanna win today. I want Hall's smug self to see us win and cry his ass back to camp (laugh). I think we have got the stronger tribe too, just based of appearances. We've got muscle and brains, they've got more age and less brains. Simple math says we got the advantage.

"jaburu"

- There's this sense of the unknown right now with the new tribes. We haven't really spoken strategy, and a lot of our decisions will be based on old tribal dynamics and the short chance we've had to bond as a new group. Veronica does seem like the obvious choice for us right now, but there could be an argument made that separating Jenn and Neasa may be for the best.

Tambaqui
The tribe prepare for their immunity challenge, all nervous as to what the outcome may be should they lose, with no clear breaks being made from the two groups of three.

The group depart from the Tambaqui camp, hoping to begin their new tribe careers with a victory over the rival Jaburu tribe.

Immunity Challenge
Challenge: Up the Creek The two tribes must find the names of five pictured animals (from a group of ten) inside a word search, then paddle around the small island to retrieve the five flags with matching images. Information: For Jaburu, the tribe all generally perform well, with Veronica initially struggling but quickly bouncing back. Alternatively, only Delma, Edweena and Mayson perform well for Tambaqui, with Ceri and Hall doing averagely, and Jayla becoming flustered, easily standing out as the weakest participant in the challenge. Winner: Jaburu

Tambaqui
The new Tambaqui members return to camp having just lost the immunity challenge, demoralised to be deciding a vote just twenty-four hours after coming together as a new group. Jayla apologises to the tribe for becoming flustered, and is quickly comforted by Edweena, who takes her off to one side.

Off in the woods, Delma and Hall stand collecting firewood, having agreed to stock up the supply before the tribe leave for tribal council. Hall approaches Delma to talk strategy, wanting to see if he can locate a crack in the female trio.

Delma laughs as Hall continues to pitch, promising that she'll think things through, before heading back to camp with her firewood. Back at camp, Jayla speaks with Ceri and Mayson in the shelter, pitching to them that they should vote out Hall as a tribe, avoiding a tiebreaker situation.

Mayson leaves as Delma and Hall return to camp, helping Hall break apart the firewood. Delma goes and joins Edweena by the fire. Jayla continues to pitch to Ceri, feeling as though he would be the most likely of the men to change sides. Ceri admits that he has "struggled" with Hall in the past, and wonders whether or not staying true to the men would be in his best interest.

Over by the fire, Edweena and Delma talk through the upcoming vote, both clearly concerned with the notion of having to draw rocks. The women agree that to stick together would be best, but Delma ponders whether Hall's proposed final seven alliance could be more beneficial to their games.

At tribal council, the new Tambaqui tribe speak positively of their new camp life, stating that despite the limited time, everyone has managed to get along well. Edweena highlights the strengths in the group, feeling that they are well balanced to take on Jaburu at the next challenges, calling the loss an "anomaly". Mayson admits that due to the timing, things seemed to be down tribal lines, with everyone talking of a 3-3 split. Mayson does however point out that such a split would be unfortunate, hoping that people can overlook them for the greater good of the tribe and the game. Ceri is asked whether or not he would change any of his picks should he be forced to re-select, to which he tells Jeff that he is "more than satisfied" with the current group. When asked about the basis for voting, Hall tells Jeff that he will be voting on what makes the tribe stronger, something that Jayla agrees with, with the latter pointing out that "jarring personalities can bring difficulties for a tribe". Jayla is quizzed as to who she is referring to, but she declines to name an individual. Finally, Delma tells Jeff that although the vote is difficult, she feels it is the right one for the future, and although it may cause upsets the tribe needs to learn to come together after the vote. During the vote, Jayla and Hall are shown writing down one another's names, leaving the other four votes a mystery. Jeff collects the urn, with the group ready to see the results of their first vote as a new tribe.

Jayla sits in shock, looking over at Edweena and Delma, both of whom are unable to give eye contact to their betrayed ex-tribemate. Hall nods in delight, glad to see that both the older women opted to side with the men, creating the potential for their new "final seven" alliance. Jayla continues to look at her former tribemates as she places her torch before Jeff, holding back tears as she processes the betrayal. The five remaining Tambaqui members return to camp, with tribal lines well and truly removed from the new group.