Just the Right Level of Arrogant

Just the Right Level of Arrogant is the seventh episode of Survivor: The Amazon.

Day 18 (Night)
The four remaining Tambaqui members return to camp after a heated tribal council that saw youngest player Ceri ousted from the tribe. Hall jokes about the events of the night as the group sit inside the shelter, wanting to make light of the awkward atmosphere.

The group head to sleep, excited to see if by the morning the speculated merge will arrive, taking them into the individual phase of the game.

Jaburu
The group are awakened with the delivery of tree mail, raising the apprehension in camp as to whether or not the groups will finally merge into one. The group go as a six to collect the mail, wanting to all be present to read out its contents. Fredrick opens the basket, pulling out a single key, which the group quickly realise is for their locked box that both tribes arrived with on Day 1. "jaburu"

- We wake up today and we're all feeling ready to get our individual games on, and we find the key to the mysterious box that both tribe had in our crates from the first day. Being an eternal optimist I figured we'd open it up and there would be new buffs or some sort of food in there... I mean the food would have to be long lasting, but I thought something cool was going to be uncovered.

The group open up the box, finding a single scroll of paper inside, leaving them in somewhat disappointed silence.

"jaburu"

- To read the words 'live as one' spurred everyone into action. We've been desperate to get out of the tribal phase and get into the individual game for a while now, but because Jaburu was doing so well I think none of us would've been to disappointed should we have been forced to keep knocking Tambaqui down.

"jaburu"

- We don't know what to expect when we come together with Tambaqui. Us guys have got an alliance of sorts set up, but obviously with recent events Sheamus and Isaiah have become... invested... in Neasa and Jenn. I've got a good relationship with Veronica, so I'm going to keep my vote free for now, and I'll make sure whatever happens I'm on the right side of the numbers.

Tambaqui
The Tambaqui tribe read through the same scroll as their competitors, excited to finally reach the merge and get out of their endless losing streak.

The group head out to their boat, glad to leave the Tambaqui camp and to start the next stage of the game.

The Merge
The two tribes paddle in on their respective boats, exiting and standing opposite Jeff on their tribe mats. Jeff informs the group that after nineteen days they will become one single tribe, living together at a new campsite which they must build up from scratch. Jeff ushers the group of ten onto a new single boat, handing them ten new red buffs as he does so. The group once again paddle away, heading towards their new camp to officially begin life as one tribe.

The group see a large clearing ahead of them, with an array of food and drinks laid out for their enjoyment as a celebration of the merge. The ten remaining contestants sit around the picnic area, helping themselves to the first large meal of the game so far.

The group spend up to an hour enjoying themselves, with many eager to continue the first taste of relaxation since arriving in the Amazon. However, Delma and Veronica become keen to get to work on the shelter, not wanting to waste the daylight they have left.

Delma decides to take leadership of the group, suggesting that they spread across the new campsite in order to get as much work done before sundown. Veronica, Sheamus, Mayson and Isaiah are selected to join Delma in building the shelter, whilst the others are picked to collect supplies and weave palm fronds.

Those building the shelter work quickly and efficiently together, getting a large portion of the shelter complete so that the group can guarantee themselves a dry and comfortable night. During the building, Sheamus and Isaiah spend time talking with Delma, wanting to get to know one of the two individuals they've yet to live with so far.

Later on that evening, the group relax inside their newly built shelter, although taking drastically different methods to find their relaxation. Delma, Edweena, Fredrick, Mayson, Sheamus and Veronica lay sleeping, whilst Jenn, Neasa, Hall and Isaiah sit up drinking beers and socialising.

The foursome continue joking amongst themselves, becoming louder and louder as the alcohol starts to kick in. Neasa eventually pressures Isaiah and Jenn to share a kiss, telling them that she wants to be "entertained", which they comply to. Hall screams as the two kiss, laughing and clapping his hands, telling Neasa that she's "a manipulator". The noise ultimately wakes several tribe members, causing Veronica to turn and tell the four to "have some consideration".

Day 20
Veronica and Delma get up early to paint the tribes new merged flag, having selected a name for the new group.

The group slowly start getting up, wanting to ensure their camp is fully completed by midday. A majority of the tribe compliment Delma and Veronica's work, glad to see that the tribe flag has been completed.

Hall gets Isaiah to come and help him, with the pair heading down to collect the tribes water for boiling. On the way, Hall decides to try and quiz Isaiah to see whether they will be working together now the groups have merged.

Upon returning to camp, Hall takes Mayson to one side, relaying to him the information he learnt off Isaiah, now doubting that they would be able to bring him over into their new alliance.

Back at camp, Fredrick, Edweena and Veronica sit talking by the fire, leaving Sheamus and Neasa lying together in the shelter. Sheamus rubs Neasa's hair as they talk, combining their mutual flirting with a game play talk, wanting to plan ahead for the first merged tribal council.

Over by the fire, Edweena and Veronica take the opportunity to speak with Fredrick, able to do so without interruptions due to a majority of the group being away from camp.

As the conversation closes, the others return to camp, leading the group to celebrate their now complete shelter by having a group meal, consuming the remaining food and drink from the previous day.

Day 21
The tribe head out of camp in order to face their first individual immunity challenge, excited as to what the new competition will be. With two sides preparing to go to war together, everyone is determined to win the necklace, wanting to guarantee they wont be the first casualty of a cutthroat individual game.

Upon reaching the challenge, Jeff informs the group that they will each be stood on a narrow perch above the river, with the last person standing being granted individual immunity from the first merged tribal council. Each of the ten players take their spots, with their excitement growing after Jeff reveals that there will be "temptations" offered throughout the course of the challenge.

At the thirty minute mark, Jeff comes out holding a large glass of milk, along with a plate full of chocolate cookies. Several tribe members show interest, debating whether it is worth giving up immunity for the reward.

Edweena jumps off her perch, swimming over to the river cruiser and joining Sheamus in the temptation. Ten minutes later, the sky above the contestants quickly turns dark, with a sudden downpour making the challenge even more difficult. As the wind picks up, Jenn opts to jump from her perch, finding it too strenuous to put up with. Moments later, Delma tries to readjust her pants leg, causing her to lose her footing and fall into the river, much to Neasa's pleasure.

Almost instantaneously, Hall and Neasa jump down from their perches, followed soon after by Fredrick, who gives in to the physical hunger he is experiencing. Fifty minutes later, once the rain has died down, Jeff once again brings out a temptation, offering the three remaining contestants a large plate of buffalo wings and a blue cheese dip. Mayson decides to take the deal, claiming that he feels "safe enough". At two hours and forty minutes, Jeff brings out a final temptation, offering Veronica and Isaiah a large bowl of spaghetti and meatballs.

Isaiah reveals paper, whilst Veronica reveals rock, giving Isaiah the choice. Isaiah claims the necklace, leaving Veronica to jump in the water and take the food. As Veronica enjoys her food, Jeff places the necklace onto Isaiah, granting him safety and a guaranteed spot in the final nine. Challenge: Perch The survivors must stand on a perch as long as they can, while certain food items are offered to tempt them to bail out. Furthermore, they cannot touch the perch's structure. Last person left standing wins immunity. Winner: Isaiah

Jacaré
The final ten return to camp with Isaiah the only individual with guaranteed safety at the upcoming tribal council. The group congratulate Isaiah, with some lamenting at their failure to win anything during the immunity challenge.

As the tribe begin to scatter around, Veronica pulls Fredrick, Mayson, Edweena and Delma over to one side, wanting to confirm that the five of them (plus Hall) will be targeting Neasa in the vote.

Whilst collecting water, Hall, Sheamus and Isaiah talk about the upcoming vote, wanting to work out whether or not they'll be on the same side in the battle between the older and younger women.

An hour later, Sheamus' alliance gather by the shallow water, wanting to confirm between the five of them who the vote will be. During the conversation, the group take turns trying to solidify Fredrick as one of their members, having sensed his uncertainty about which side he will join.

Sheamus and Isaiah leave to try and speak to Hall and Mayson, with Jenn telling Fredrick to stay with them by the shallow water, wanting to ensure that he stays apart of their five. After talking for several minutes, Fredrick admits to the girls that he feels like "the fifth member" of their alliance, which they assure him he isn't.

The final ten gather their things, heading out to their first merged tribal council, knowing that one of them is about to miss out on the jury phase of the game.

At tribal council, Jeff congratulates the final ten for making it to the merged stage of the game. Mayson speaks positively of the new group, stating they have worked well together to rebuild a camp and live as one. Sheamus compliments Delma for her hardwork around camp, citing her as the primary reason things were completed so quickly, but admits that he has noticed her leadership rubbing people the wrong way. When asked whether or not he needed the immunity necklace, Isaiah admits that he "wouldn't want to find out", but claims his gut told him he would be safe either way due to the "women's civil war". The women are asked about the so-called "civil war", with Veronica explaining it is a "continuation" of the issues between the older and younger women on original Jaburu. Neasa talks about her personal issues with the older women, stating that it is due to their "bossiness, personalities and harshness", pointing out that they have already "cannibalised" one of their own alliance members (Jayla), revealing a lack of loyalty outside their core three. Delma rebukes these claims, telling Jeff that from her point, much of the issues are down to Neasa and Jenn failing to "do much of use, other than expect others to serve them". Much of the tribal is spent watching the two sects of women argue with one another, with both sides denying they are at fault for the severe divide between them. Fredrick admits that the divide is "brilliant" for the men, as it offers them the chance to divide and conquer should they need to. Hall is given the final word, telling Jeff how he struggled with the new dynamics of the merged tribe, but hopes that the vote will bring clarify for him and the group as a whole for future tribal councils. During the vote, Delma is shown writing down Neasa's name, whilst the other nine votes are left a mystery. Jeff brings back the urn, ready to reveal which contestant will be the first casualty of the new Jacaré tribe.

Veronica laughs, turning and hugging a stunned Delma and Edweena goodbye, aware that only her older female alliance stuck by her side. Neasa holds Fredrick's hand, thanking him for sticking with their alliance. Hall and Mayson avoid looking back at Delma and Edweena, not certain how their old tribe members will respond to the betrayal. The final nine return to camp, knowing that they have now at least guaranteed themselves a spot on the jury, giving them all the chance to have a say in who will win the game.