The merge on Survivor 51 got started with a bang last week. Professional wrestler Brady got his torch snuffed in a battle between two massive alliances. While it looks like one group has the edge, anything can happen going forward.
What’s on tap for our 12 remaining castaways? Below, we’ll recap all the twists and turns from Wednesday’s eighth episode, titled “Load the Ark, Two by Two”, along with revealing who was voted out.
Survivor 51 Episode 8 Recap
Damage Control
Mike’s mouth got him in trouble last week. His attempt to bring aboard Kristin right before the vote earned her ire, in addition to a lack of trust among his former Toka tribemates. In an effort to ease any tension, he tries to tell the remaining players that they can talk to him about the vote.
Eric does the same, trying to figure out who wrote down his name on the parchment. Neither guy gets any takers on their attempt to break the silence. Kilby eventually tells Eric that Mike tried to put the vote on Kristin, in an attempt to throw him under the bus. Eric seems receptive, calling Mike a ‘robot’
Mike and Maggie Hash It Out
Mike seems to be making enemies with everyone on the beach, from Thien An to Devin. During a chat, Maggie shares some brutal truth: he’s last to know every piece of information because nobody can trust him. He ruined her plan to get out Kristin, immediately earning some distrust.
Granted, it’s a two-way street. Mike calls Maggie a bit clueless, scoffing at her attempt to try and explain the game to him. In Mike’s view, his blurting out to Kristin was an effort to save himself going forward. Still, it doesn’t seem like the rest of the tribe sees things the same way.
Salt of the Earth
A new power could be forming in Fiji.
Carter tells Lewis and Kilby that the three should create the base of a majority alliance, named Salt of the Earth (or Salt Group for short). In theory, they’d pull in three more: Cristian, Maggie, Thien An.
Cristian expresses a bit of doubt, believing they should snag another original Savu. Carter isn’t down for that, but knows he needs to convince the new recruit. As a result, he makes Cristian the first person to become aware of his idol. It’s a major show of trust, and could be the kind of move that solidifies the two as a power duo.
Tied Destinies
Players are given another shocking tree mail: pick someone else to pair up with for today’s challenge and vote. Any two that fail to win immunity will be at risk of getting voted out.
The pairs are as follows:
- Carter and Cristian
- Devin and Jelly
- Maggie and Mike
- Kristin and Kilby
- Thien An and Eric
- Lewis and Sharonda
It’s an interesting mix of people, mainly because everyone was attempting to do damage control. Castaways on opposite sides of last week’s vote chose each other as a way to reduce potential enemies. Still, someone (or someones) has to go home.
Sliding Past the Competition
Before today’s challenge, Jeff reveals one major piece of news. Brady asked to be sent home in order to heal his injured thumb. As a result, he won’t be part of the Survivor 51 jury.
During this week’s immunity challenge, the pairs will start with one foot at the end of the beam. They’ll have to balance a ball on the other end of a beam until two duos drop out. In the next phase, players will go through a Survivor teeter tunnel, carrying a bag of blocks and dumping them into a bin. Then, they’ll slide the blocks through an obstacle and into a bin. First three pairs to finish move on to the last round.
For the final stage, the remaining three pairs will transfer blocks to a wobbly board, attempting to balance them in the process. In addition to immunity, a giant bowl of spaghetti is awaiting today’s winners.
Cristian and Carter win the first phase, earning an advantage in the process. They’ll have fewer blocks to slide through during the next round of the immunity challenge. After phase two, it’s the following three left: Devin and Jelly, Carter and Cristian, and Lewis and Sharonda. It’s the latter group that ends up getting the job done, earning immunity and a big bowl of pasta back at camp.
Following the challenge, Lewis and Sharonda get to put one player on Exile Island. They opt to send Cristian; he’ll return right before tonight’s Tribal Council. Then, they choose Kristin and Jelly to take part in their spaghetti feast.
A Dynamic Duo In Trouble…
Devin and Jelly partnered up, choosing not to hide their blatant alliance. It’s a stark contrast to what everyone else decided to do. Lewis views it as a potential opportunity to pick off two major players on a majority alliance. However, Jelly isn’t too worried due to her hidden immunity idol.
Back at camp, Kilby attempts to pacify old enemy Devin by telling him he’s not a target. That’s a bold-faced lie, but Kilby is too much of a gamer to leave anything to chance. Salt of the Earth seems united in their decision to vote Dev and Jelly out, although Crisitan is stuck on Exile Island.
Cristian Cashes In
Speaking of which, Cristian is given an opportunity to gain power. He’s forced to wager his vote, potentially losing it ahead of tonight’s Tribal Council. He’ll need to solve a puzzle on the beach. If successful, he’d be granted a clue to get an extra vote that can be found back at camp, only to be used during this week’s Tribal Council.
In the middle of the water, there are several buoys with letters painted on them. Despite the wind and water, Cristian remains determined. Before the timer runs out, he unscrambles the letters: tree mail. He’s now on track to get a massive advantage.
Upon returning to the beach, Cristian didn’t even bother bluffing: he needs to find the advantage with a shovel and doesn’t have much time to do it. His mission eventually proves successful.
Devin and Jelly In Trouble?
Sharonda pitches a few names to the spaghetti group: Cristian and Carter. Devin and Jelly are allies, whereas she’s not as close with the other two. Jelly is all ears, willing to throw those two under the bus. Maggie and Lewis aren’t as receptive.
Once everyone is back at camp, Lewis tells Carter and Cristian that their names are being floated. Carter decides to take matters into his own hands, lying to Devin and Jelly that he’s throwing a vote on Kristin and Kilby. It’s a move with major upside if those two throw their votes in the wrong direction and opt not to use their advantages.
Sharonda grows concerned, especially following a surprisingly frank discussion with Thien An. The numbers may not be in their favor, so it might be time to use an immunity idol. Still, it’s a bit early to unleash a weapon of this magnitude.
Insanity At Tribal Council
During Tribal Council, everyone is giving their usual talk on loyalty and sticking with their gut. Still, that’s easier said than done. As Mike begins talking, the Helicopter Alliance begins whispering amongst one another. Ditto for Cristian and Carter; the latter says that he can’t use the extra vote if he uses a Shot In The Dark. In a shocking move, he hands it to Eric as a show of trust.
With chaos already overtaking Tribal, Jeff demands players cast their vote. When Eric goes to the voting booth, he opts not to use the advantage. Right before Jeff reads the votes, Jelly decides to burn her immunity idol. Immediately after, Kristin decides to play her Shot In The Dark for herself and Kilby. It proves unsuccessful. As a final kicker, Cristian also plays a SITD for himself and Carter. It’s successful, which means the two are safe for this week’s vote.
All but two votes are for Devin and Jelly, none of which count. A rogue Carter and Cristian vote also doesn’t count. The final vote read by Jeff is for Kristin and Kilby, a brutal ending for two of the game’s most exciting players. In an instant, the landscape of Survivor 51 has changed dramatically.
Who Was Voted Off Survivor Tonight in Episode 8: Load the Ark, Two by Two?
Kristin and Kilby were voted out on Survivor 51 Episode 8: Load the Ark, Two by Two.
Survivor 51 Episode 8 FAQ
Who was voted out in Survivor 51 Episode 8?
Kristin and Kilby were voted out on Survivor 51 Episode 8: Load the Ark, Two by Two.
When does Survivor 51 Episode 9 come out?
Episode 9 of Survivor 51 will air Wednesday, November 18th at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
Where to stream Survivor 51?
Survivor 51 episodes can be streamed on Paramount+ the day after they air on CBS.
