The Wealth Factor

The Wealth Factor is the third episode of Survivor: Africa.

Day 6 (Night)
The Samburu tribe return to camp having just voted out their original leader; Renato. Briallen sits and listens to her tribe members talking, knowing that she is truly alone in the game.

The group begin to head to sleep, with Briallen offering to stay up a little later in order to stoke the fire.

Boran
The tribe are all up working around camp, with only Neville still lying down. Neville arises and decides to call a group meeting, much to the annoyance of Phillis and Soledad, who have taken a strong disliking to him. "boran"

- As soon as I heard Neville shout the words "group meeting" I worried. I knew it was about to go sour from there.

"boran"

- Neville is a mess. He wants everyone to live in his own world with his own schedules, does he not realize that we ALL have our own way of working!? Its basic social awareness to fit into the way of living that the majority value!

"boran"

- Phillis and Soledad are both getting far too big headed in this game. They both want to run the tribe and think everyone should fit around them. I suppose when you haven't tasted success the same way I have you want to feel it somehow, and the middle of the African desert is the only place either of them would hold power.

The argument between the three continues, with Mary and Don attempting to break it up, only to be shouted at by Phillis, who tells Mary to stop being so "emotional", and to let Neville "get what he deserves". Mary responds by walking away, clearly feeling emotional after spending days without home comforts. Marsha follows her friend, hugging her when out of site. She tells Mary to forget it and move on, and that everyone on the tribe is beginning to fall apart due to the hunger taking its toll.

Back at camp, Don decides to respond differently to Mary, himself becoming annoyed at Phillis and her attitude.

"boran"

- I think when Don stepped in my heart started beating out of control. I felt like I was watching the show and this amazing older guy was putting the loudmouth in her place... Then I remembered 'Oh crap, I'm here too!' My hats off to Don right now, he lost his cool but managed to stay in awesome grandpa mode... (laughs)

"boran"

- Don is disgusting. He talks down to women just like Neville, but he gets away with it because what? He's like a naked mole rat covered in wrinkles and people feel sorry for him? I honestly think this tribe needs to go to tribal soon because I don't want the outcasts to team up... What was I thinking with the six person alliance, Marsha and Mary aren't with us... They'd both jump ship the second they got the chance.

Don walks off to check on Mary, with Soledad following him. Kris, Neville and Abbas work quietly at camp, with Phillis awkwardly standing around.

"boran"

- Its comforting to have people like Don and Marsha on this tribe, just purely good hearted people. It does overshadow the bad eggs in my opinion, I try to look at this game as optimistically as I can. Hopefully this can be the season where the unkind people go before the merge.

"boran"

- When I was in the courtroom I'd never lose my temper, its not something I particularly enjoy and its unprofessional. Today was one of those rare moments where I did step over the line, and I do feel bad for how I spoke down to Phillis. But everyone seems to be saying they felt what I did was necessary, and therefore I cant regret what I did... I just have to hope it doesn't occur again.

Samburu
Briallen and Ingrid head off together early in the morning in order to collect the tribes water, leaving Luigino and David to prepare breakfast. Adela sits with Phoebe, who is still contemplating her position in the game, repeatedly suggesting that the tribe vote her out next time they lose, as she is unable to keep herself active for the remainder of the game. Luigino and David overhear Phoebe, to which Luigino responds to by shaking his head, clearly disliking Phoebe's lack of interest in the game.

Whilst out collecting the water, Briallen attempts to talk strategy with Ingrid, suggesting that they consider voting out Phoebe as soon as possible due to her declining health. Ingrid responds coldly to Briallen's suggestions, saying that they'll talk about strategy at necessary times. Briallen takes this as a sign that the five are much tighter then she realized, and that she truly may be the next one to go.

Back at camp, Luigino begins plating up the tribes breakfast, only putting out five portions. David seems to notice the missing portion, and quietly questions Luigino as to what he is doing. Luigino doesn't answer, and instead decides to continue serving despite David's hesitations. Whilst serving, Briallen and Ingrid return to camp with the collected drinking water.

The five members supplied with breakfast begin eating, with Phoebe slowly walking over, looking around for her own portion. She begins to question as to where her breakfast is.

Luigino throws down his breakfast, storming off towards the shade, cursing in both English and Italian. David insists that the tribe leaves him alone, and that he'll calm down in no time.

Briallen, David and Adela clean up breakfast, picking up the food Luigino had thrown on the floor. David thanks the girls for their help, blaming the tribes breakdown on the lack of success they've had since arriving in Africa. Briallen agrees, feeling as though the tribes fortunes may turn if they are able to win the next reward challenge.

Day 8
Challenge: Rock n' Roll

Tribes race to roll an eight-foot boulder through a natural obstacle course. Tribe members must work together to navigate the boulder through obstacles across an already difficult terrain. The first tribe to roll their boulder into the winner's circle wins.

Reward: A water tank filled with 100 gallons worth of potable water (to be received the next morning) and organic shampoo.

Winner: Boran

Boran
The tribe return to camp having just won the reward challenge, all excited to receive one hundred gallons of clean water. As soon as the group receive the water they all decide to discuss what its use should be.

"boran"

- Finally a tribe decision that we all agree on. I was half expecting someone to demand that we use it to shower but thankfully we're all seeing the big picture here.

The tribe all take a cup of the fresh water, with Marsha making a jovial toast to the tribes future, before everyone takes a drink.

"boran"

- No! Mary why did you tell me that! She knows how superstitious I am (laughs)

The tribe receives tree mail informing them that they will be facing their next immunity challenge the following morning, and that they will have until then to prepare for it. The mail reads that a plane will fly over the camps and that which ever tribe gives a better distress signal will win immunity, avoiding tribal council. Soledad decides that the group should continue to discuss how to go forward from here, working out what they will do to beat Samburu once again. The group however revert to their old ways, unable to agree on what to do. Overwhelmed with the stress of controlling everyone, Soledad suggests that everyone does their own thing, much to the surprise of her team mates. "boran"

- Are you kidding me!? This is why she cant manage! Thank you Soledad for providing the worst demonstration of leadership ever seen on this show.

"boran"

- I didn't know what else to do. I honestly panicked and I made the call. It might bite us in the butt... But when you're faced with seven other people all with their own ideas it becomes difficult to manage them.

"boran"

- Myself, Abbas and Marsha came to a decision that using our clothing and movement would be a good way to get attention. We managed to convince Phillis and Neville to help us which was good. I'm not sure why Kris and Soledad didn't but... Oh well. I have faith we can keep our winning streak going.

The tribe all begin working together, with the exception of Kris and somewhat Soledad, with Kris working on his own idea as to how they can gain the attention of the plane, and Soledad wanting to remove herself from the group after failing to exercise her leadership well. "boran"

- I definitely felt the group wanting me out the way during this challenge, which was disconcerting. Especially considering I've tried my best to help this group since day one. I'll give them their space though... Hopefully this isn't going to stick in their minds for long.

"boran"

- It sucks that no one on the tribe liked my idea, but I'm happy Soledad gave me the freedom to do it anyway. I decided that we as a tribe should all have this red soil by our camp on us, like as paint... That way we can stand out whilst running around. It seems like the perfect way to succeed here!

The group continue to work in a messy fashion, with the tribe feeling as though success for once may not be guaranteed for them.

Samburu
Having lost the reward challenge, the Samburu tribe appears to be further deflated, with all members lying around camp doing very little. Phoebe has stopped being sick, but continues to do very little to help herself, only drinking small amounts of water, which she still views to be too unclean to drink.

The tribe decide to spend the day doing very little, all clearly lacking any will to work. David and Adela go off together in order to talk, leaving the other members behind. Briallen watches the two leaving, knowing that strategy will likely come up in their conversation.

The tribe receives tree mail informing them that their next immunity challenge will take place the following morning, but that the tribe should prepare for it now. Both tribes must create a distress signal for a plane flying overhead, the tribe with the better signal wins immunity, and avoids tribal council. David immediately steps in as tribe leader, presenting his ideas, whilst letting each member give theirs. The tribe respond well to David's leadership skills, with him even encouraging Phoebe to take part.

Phoebe gives the suggestion that the tribe makes use of their bright clothing, and potentially try to move around obviously as possible whilst the plane flies overhead. Briallen suggests the group make a large sheet by tying clothes together, waving it around as the plane goes past. David, Adela, Briallen, Ingrid and Phoebe get to work on the sheet, whilst Luigino spends much of his day sitting in the shade.

After finishing their sheet, the tribe pack away their things for the night, prepared for the following immunity challenge, hoping to finally avoid tribal council.

Day 9
The plane flies over both camps, with all the contestants trying their best to catch its attention. Boran all decide to wear the mud on their skin (an idea put out by Kris), which causes them to blend into the landscape, making it difficult for the plane to stop them. "boran"

- We tried our best to get the planes attention, and all we can do is hope that we continue to outshine our competition. If not then there's always a few bad seeds that need removing from our camp.

Boran
Boran see the plane fly off into the distance, letting them know that they have failed the challenge, and that for the first time they will be heading to tribal council. Neville immediately begins raging, blaming both Kris and Soledad for the loss, particularly attacking Soledad's leadership. Soledad doesn't rise to this, and instead remains quiet, somewhat feeling guilty about the loss. "boran"

- I definitely feel as though this is partially my fault. I think trying to be democratic out here wont always work, and that maybe you have to rule with an iron fist. Especially when those in the democratic society are absolute idiots.

The tribe all split up around camp, knowing that they will need to start targeting someone to be the first one eliminated from the group. Don walks over to Soledad, who is sat with Kris and Phillis.

"boran"

- I find it convenient how Soledad and Kris are both quick to throw out Neville as the vote. As much as I agree, it has to be said that Kris and Soledad both cost us the win today, and maybe one of them has to pay for this...

Neville goes over to Abbas, who is sat on his own. He begins talking to Abbas about the possibility of voting out Soledad, who has continued to fail at leadership since the beginning. Abbas admits that he feels she is to blame for the loss, and has noticed smaller groups forming in the tribe, all of which exclude himself. Neville claims that this is only the beginning, and that unless they make the move tonight they will both end up going home before the merge. "boran"

- Neville rubs everyone here the wrong way. But it is a fact that Soledad and Kris screwed up today, and that everyone here has their own little alliances. I don't really have anyone in terms of a duo member, where as the other six in my so called alliance do. If I feel the only way to ensure my safety until the merge is to side with someone like Neville, then I'll do it. I'm not going to sit around in this game hoping for the best. You've got to really put your foot down and know when its time to take over.

Neville goes off to find both Marsha and Mary, who are themselves discussing the vote. Neville tells them that they too are on the outside, and that once he is gone they will likely be next as they're "easy targets". Mary and Marsha continue listening to Neville, before asking who he recommends they vote out, to which he suggests Soledad, giving them the same reasons he gave to Abbas. Neville requests that the girls talk to others about the vote, as they need a fifth member in order to take control of the tribe, and that the next member would likely need to be Kris. "boran"

- I feel bad for Neville because he really seems to be a misunderstood character. He gets labeled lazy, but he actually does work... He's not as bad in challenges as some others are... But its just crazy to stay with him in the game. Then again, crazier things have happened in Survivor. Who knows, maybe tonight we'll give someone a shock (laughs)

"boran"

- I've spoken around and given solid reasons as to why Soledad needs to go home. She truly has run this tribe into the dirt, and it will continue to fail for as long as they remain spineless keeping her in power. I know I'll get votes tonight, I just don't know how many.

The group continue to scramble, with the alliance of six all being told to vote for Neville, whilst those deemed the outsiders in the alliance (Mary, Marsha and Abbas) have all been told to vote Soledad, as suggested by Neville. Mary and Marsha decide to talk to Abbas about the vote, all agreeing that they are somewhat outsiders in the tribe. The girls assure Abbas that he would be fine, as he is the strongest member of the tribe so wouldn't be at risk until they themselves have been voted out. Abbas then tells the girls that they can talk to Kris if they want to, but making a move could backfire badly on them all as they're not guaranteed to hold a majority. "boran"

- Myself, Marsha and Mary have spoken about Neville's so called plan. It doesn't seem to make much sense at this point, but I would hate to see Jeff snuffing my torch, feeling as though this moment is to blame for it because I failed to make the right move at the right time. I suppose that's what this whole game is about, making the right move at the right time, because if you do it too early or too late you truly screw yourself.

At tribal council the group talk about the distribution of work, which they all feel is generally working well at camp, with everyone pulling their weight to some degree. Abbas and Don are both particularly praised for their hard work, with Marsha stating that losing either would seriously harm the tribe. Soledad, Kris, Neville and Phillis are all called out by one another, with Kris being berated for his decisions in the challenge, Phillis and Neville for their attitudes, and Soledad for her recent failures as a leader. Don however comes to Soledad's defense, claiming that she has been a good leader, but like everyone is bound to make poor decisions. Neville decides to speak up for himself, claiming that no one else will do that for him. Neville admits that he doesn't need the money, foolishly listing the items he has bought through his wealth, much to the annoyance of his tribe. Neville tries to defend this by saying that he doesn't care about the money, but cares about the game. Phillis states that Neville has given another reason as to why he should go home, as someone who already has money doesn't even need to be in the game. After the votes have been cast, it is revealed that the tribe have unanimously decided to remove Neville from the game in a 7-1 vote, with Neville casting the only vote against Soledad. Neville mutters as he hands his torch over to Jeff, telling the group that they've made a poor decision. Boran return to camp, all feeling relieved at losing Neville, who proved to be more of a hindrance then an asset.

Voting Confessionals
"boran"

- You're not a bad guy at all, but I just feel that this is the best move for myself and the tribe. You raised some good points, and I'll take them on board.

"boran"

- You've had it out for Soledad since day one. You're the laziest person on the tribe, and lots of our troubles are centered around you.

"boran"

- The alliance has spoken...

"boran"

- Sorry about this Nev. I wish you luck, but as you said... You don't need the money. Think of me next time you're lying by your poor drinking vintage wine.

"boran"

- I think you going will strengthen the tribe, it also indirectly stops Phillis from shouting at me because I wont be sympathizing for you around camp anymore. I'm sorry this has to happen.

"boran"

- Awful leader, awful person, awful at everything. Maybe you'll do something right and leave tonight.

"boran"

- You're a rude chauvinist a**hole. I am so thankful that Kris screwed it for us today because it means we can send you home.

"boran"

- Tried to give me and everyone else here a hard time. I think you've got a lot to learn, and its a shame that at your age you still hold the mentality that you're above people. I respect the fact that you've done well for yourself and have a life of luxury... But maybe gain some awareness and keep that to yourself when playing a game for a million dollars.

Final Words
"boran"

- I'm not shocked to be sitting here. I suppose I'm surprised that every single one of them voted for me, because I thought the other outcasts were smarter then that. I don't wish them luck or failure, I honestly couldn't care what happens to any of them from here. All I care about is what I do from now, and I can tell you that it's going to be brilliant.