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Night 33 and Brett is schmoozing his way into Shambo's hair. LOL! Yes, he's giving her scalp a massage and she is enjoying it. Russell tells Jaison that they have to get rid of Brett ASAP! He's just too good at challenges.
Day 34 and we find Brett schmoozing Natalie with his knowledge of Bible verses. She's eating it up, too! Is this guy good, or what? Shambo is still having hair issues. I suppose wearing the same mullet for 23 years can get a tad tedious. But what's worse is that she puts food in her hair! Yes, and it stinks bad. Russell thinks she should just shave her head bald.
It's time for an actual Reward Challenge. They will be divided into two teams of three, then take turns pulling on ropes, which form a net holding up a big lovely bunch of coconuts. First team to get 100 or more loses. The prize is an afternoon getaway at a local village for a feast, then an over- night stay there complete with soft mats, pillows and blankets. They draw rocks to determine team captains. It's Russell versus Natalie. She picks Brett first, which raises some eyebrows. Russell takes Jaison. Natalie then picks Mick, leaving Shambo for Russell.
Early in the event, Russell notices Natalie and Brett holding hands and praying together. He tells Shambo about it and says they have to break those two up. The prayers seem to be working, as Natalie's team is doing much better than Russell's. But as the ropes get fewer, things even up. It comes down to Russell's turn with the score 77 for his team and 81 for Natalie's. He must be careful and get no more than 22 coconuts to fall. Not easy as Jaison and Natalie, both of whom just went before Russell, each got over 40. Russell selects a rope and gently releases it. He eases the rope through the others of the net and gets ZERO coconuts to fall! Amazing! Brett is up next and despite his earlier successes, he drops 23, putting Natalie's team over at 104. Russell's team wins!
The winners arrive at the village and immediately get directed to the feast. There is plenty of roasted pig and other local fair. Jaison enjoys having a day off from The Game. Russell enjoys having protein and plenty of fluids to sustain him for the final push. Shambo scores a big hit when she delivers a toast to the tribe. They love her! The gang joins in on the big dance afterwards.
Meanwhile, back at Camp Aiga, the Losers decide to create their own reward. They'll spend a relaxing day at the beach searching for snails and clams. Yummo! Not exactly the same as roasted pork with all the trimmings. Back at the village, night falls and the Winners get comfy in their bedding. Jaison voices concerns about Natalie. Russell tells him not to worry, he'll have a talk with her. But Russell throws out the option of booting Mick should Brett win immunity again. Jaison agrees.
Day 35 and all of Aiga are together again. Russell and Natalie have their chat. He tells her that the others are concerned about her picking Brett first. She says it's nothing and confirms her loyalty to him. Russell then clues her in on the Mick Option.
Day 36 and it's time for the Immunity Challenge. It's a race to count items at six stations and use the amounts to open a combination lock. There are tables of fish, crabs, a pen of pigs, etc. It begins to rain just as the race starts. Russell, Jaison and Mick are neck and neck, followed VERY close by Brett. It remains tight right to the end. Brett is the last of the four to begin working on his lock. But, as the Good Book says, the last shall be first. Brett manages to win once again! Jaison is frustrated and decides that Shambo is to blame. She's no help at all in stopping the Brett Machine.
At camp, Jaison approaches Russell and tells him that Shambo has to go. Just then, Shambo walks up to join their conversation. Jaison clams up and takes off. Shambo senses that something is up. She nags away at Russell wanting every detail and nuance of what Jaison said. Russell tries to dispel any concerns. But she may have gnawed at him too much. Russell talks with Mick about booting Shambo. Mick is surprised and relieved. He's worried about himself being a target. Russell confides to Uncle Cameraman that he is still torn. He knows that Shambo would be loyal to him, but agrees that Mick would be better at this point to help stop Brett from winning any more challenges.
At Tribal Council, Jeff points out that Shambo is the only ex-Galu left who is vulnerable. Natalie says that Shambo is good to take to the Finals as the Jury hates her. Russell says that everyone is playing now for the million dollars. Jaison adds that Brett is the biggest threat right now. Shambo agrees with him. Brett knows he must keep winning to survive. Jeff brings up how close Mick was to winning. Mick admits he has been close but adds that Russell has played a far more strategic game than he has. Russell says that tonight will be his first difficult vote.
It's time to vote. We see Mick and Shambo trade votes. Jeff gathers the urn and asks Russell if he's going to play his idol as it is the last chance to use it? Russell says no, he wants to keep it as a souvenir. Jeff counts the ballots. It's 5 to 1 against Shambo. Brett is now the only obstacle to an All-Foa-Foa-Final-Four.
SPOILERS: None really. Sunday, 8PM EST. The 2-hour Season Finale! Followed by the reunion show. Be there, Aloha!
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