[Joaquin Souberbielle]

Congratulations! You've made it to the Final 18 and the second swap!

You're probably busy socializing with your new tribemates, but when you get a chance, answer these questions! Or don't!

1. So yeah, we swapped tribes. Who are you excited to see? Who do you hate to see?

2. At this point, there are nine new players in the game and nine returnees, and even split. Do you see the game as returnee vs. newbie or have the lines blurred?

3. Do the partnerships play a role in your voting strategy, at this point? Are you trying to split up partnerships, leverage them for votes, or not really thinking about it?

[Jessica]

Please tell me where these episode titles come from

[Loveita Adams]

Please tell me where these episode titles come from

We'll see if you figure it out.

One more question for you! Your partner is on the same tribe as you now. Do you think this benefits or hurts your game?

[Jessica]

I would just like to say that I knew the swap was coming and thank you so much for not splitting us into 3 tribes . 2 tribes is much more doable when it comes to surviving these people. Also, I feel like the episode title came from a conversation between me and Liz because we were the only one's making the plan to blindside Steph and we filled everyone else in after tribal. That's my best guess lol but I love em! Hopefully we won't see mine for awhile though!

1. So yeah, we swapped tribes. Who are you excited to see? Who do you hate to see?

Oh boy! I get to do another breakdown of tribe members! (something I clearly love doing lol) This time, I'm going to color code based on good to work with (green) possible to work with (blue) and can get the fuck off this island (red):

Michael: according to my research, Michael and I are the only partners that got swapped together! We are pretty close and I think that he can be good for my game going forward. We tend to be on the same page which is good. We also have this potential alliance Liz and Alexis if all 4 of us can survive. Michael is someone I trust.. he's probably my #1 right now on this tribe and #2 only behind Liz in the game. I see him more than just a number for me, I can see him as someone who will contribute to the decisions and will fight for me. I don't think he is playing me... he has tried too hard to earn my trust and has given me a lot of information. But yes, I love him and am excited to play this game wit him!



Hope: omg am I glad that I worked on her for the past 2 days! A big reason why we went with Steph last vote was because Liz and I agreed that we needed to newbies on our side. We knew that they were getting nervous from us voting 2 of theirs off back to back. So almost as a way to earn their trust, we knew it would be Missy or Steph. Hope was one of those that needed the reassurance that it wasn't vets vs newbies. I think she trusts me a lot now and sees me as an ally. I enjoy our conversations but I'm not going to be as open with her. But she is someone who should be faithful to me for now. I adore her!



Aurora: Aurora is my ride or die! She is someone I have fought to keep in this game because I love her and I need her on my side. We got along really well and she helps me not be too paranoid. From what I hear, she was not in a great spot on her other tribe some hopefully here, she can feel safe. I'm excited to still be playing with her!




Missy: I think I have Missy right where I need her. She has moved from 'can get the fuck off this island' to someone I can work with. She isn't against me and she is super pissed off at Tai. Omg I can't wait for her to publicly confront him! So make sure to have your popcorn ready! I still want her out before the merge but for now, she is a number for me. Though I'm going to keep her on a need a know basis. The more information she has, the more dangerous she becomes. And I feel like it is only a matter of time before she goes back to Tanz Missy.



John fucking Rocker : Yall know how I love me some Rocker! But on a game note, I'm not sure where he stands. He says he is still with me but he has been with Tai for a long time. I'm going to work on him slowly and continue to use the little charm I have to charm him lol. Outside of game talk, him and I can have some fun! I love him as a person but I'm not going to ruin my game. Right now he thinks he is the one helping me with the newbies but little does he know that I'm already in a good spot with most of them. The most he thinks he is helping me, the better. But I'm excited to flirt with him a bit while he is still here



Alexis: Alexis is someone I have been waiting to meet. Michael talks highly of her and so does Liz. My goal with her is to get to know her over the weekend and make her feel comfortable with me. If we are going to work together, we are going to have to establish trust soon. I know Liz planted seeds about me to some people and Alexis is one of those. I'm hoping I don't come on too strong when talking to her. But I really need this alliance to work. Also, her and I have a lot in common and I' pretty sure she is like some kind of government spy or something.. Idk but I'm both impressed and intimidated all at the same time lol. She also reminds me of Serena Vanderwoodson...



Shamar: Not gonna lie... I didnt even realize he was on our tribe until Aurora told me. He wasn't on after the swap so I have literally not had a single conversation with him.



Tai: I'm not going to waste a lot of time on Tai because he will be gone soon. But he is a snake and that one person who can hurt my game. Thankfully most people think everything he is saying is bullshit... but some of it is true



2. At this point, there are nine new players in the game and nine returnees, and even split. Do you see the game as returnee vs. newbie or have the lines blurred?

Absolutely not. I need newbies and vets on my side. If anyone still thinks that this is an OG tribe split game, they are not going to make it very fair. Plus, some of these newbies are really cool and I would hate to waste an opportunity to play with new people like this. I'm working with who I can trust and who can get my further in the game. I have strong bonds with people on both sides and that gives me more options.

3. Do the partnerships play a role in your voting strategy, at this point? Are you trying to split up partnerships, leverage them for votes, or not really thinking about it?

Since I have a decent idea of most of the partners, it's going to start being something that it considered soon. But to be honest, the idol isn't my main priority with the partners twist. It's more about the numbers and having people you can trust. As long as I have that around me, I don't need an idol. Now I'm not naive and I know that the further in the game we get, the more alliance and trust gets blurred. But as long as Michael thinks I trust him, the better for us both.

[Jessica]

I didn't appreciate my tribal counsel question last night... Do you consider yourself a leader or a follow?

Hmmm Jeff... considering that I was a driving force behind that vote, what do you think? Obviously I had to say that I was a follow to make Steph feel good incase she had an idol. And then you had to ask Missy if it was true ... she really could have fucked with my game but she didn't. I'm not saying I trust her, but she did prover her self some with that.

This is what Missy said when I told her about Tai targeting me:
Omg that little bitch
I’m getting the votes for him don’t worry jess
trust me I got you

Do I trust her? Not much.. but I think that she needs me as a number for her so I will continue to let her think that.

But I think I am going to cool it these next few rounds. I'm like 90% sure I'm in a decent spot so no need to overplay.

[Jessica]

This challenge... this is the challenge that happens on the weekend I can't participate. I'm terrified because I have PTSD from Tanz and Dean throwing this stupid challenge. Unfortunately it is out of my hands and all I can do is trust the people I have around me.

I don't know what's going to happen this weekend but if I'm unable to be available, I'll let the hosts and my tribe know. Please keep my family in your prayers/thoughts

[Dean]

I'm terrified because I have PTSD from Tanz and Dean throwing this stupid challenge.

Think of it as a charm now

[Jessica]

There’s nothing more we can do right now so I’m heading back home today. Praying that the doctors in Charlotte can help him. I’ll give a game update once I get home.

[Loveita Adams]

There’s nothing more we can do right now so I’m heading back home today. Praying that the doctors in Charlotte can help him. I’ll give a game update once I get home.

[Jessica]

I need to rant

So you're telling me that this challenge has been posted since Friday night, and these people wait until the last fucking hour to practice and complete the challenge?? Not only that, but we don't have a set line up so me, who drove 11 hours in the past 30 hours, now has to participate after saying I wouldn't be able to. I'm beyond frustrated with this tribe right now.

[Jeff Probst]

Just wanna say massive kudos for showing up after that 11 hour drive and 30 hours of awake time to sub in for someone who dipped. Clutch.

[Jessica]

@Dean, FUCK YOU!

[Jessica]

Just wanna say massive kudos for showing up after that 11 hour drive and 30 hours of awake time to sub in for someone who dipped. Clutch.

Thank you. I mean I was hella pissed off that everyone flaked but you know the history I have with the challenge. I wasn't going to let the tribe fail if I could do anything about it.

[Dean]

@Dean, FUCK YOU!

Ya won only because of the good luck charm I gave you.

Congrats on 22 seconds, you pulled thru well for your tribe. Love this step in your redemption arc.

[Jessica]

Alright, I owe you guys a game update..

So Alexis, Michael and I have a core 3 alliance (Constance).. we are going to use this until the merge. We have another alliance (An Alliance) with Hope in it. Basically she is just a number for us at this point.

I was going to use this as an update but as I'm writing this, I'm pissed off. It may be because I'm half way to drunk or because of that bullshit challenge, but either way, I'm about to hurt some feelings.

Let's start with Rocker shall we..... how the fuck do you volunteer to do a challenge, and then just disappear into the night like a nameless whore?! He hasn't been online in 2 and a half hours. He is now on my shit list. I mean he was already working his way to that list, but his flaking tonight gave him a one way ticket to the top.

Next is Hope.... honey, I know that it is the weekend and you have a life, but you should at least check in a couple times during the weekend. We were trying to create something with you but you weren't online to do it. It's just frustrating that we are in a pretty crucial part of the game and you are no where to be found.

Alexis & Michael: You both volunteered to participate and gave a time that you would be able to do it, neither of you were on when you said you would be. I'm working with both of you so I won't crucify you, but I'm pissed off.

I will say that for the challenge, I appreciate Hope and Missy being willing to come in and learn and practice to help the tribe.

Anyway, after this tribal, I will have beaten my OG placement (because of the 24 this season and 22 in Tanz). So I'm very happy that not only we won, but that I was able to step up and help us win. Also, thank you all for your support! I love this community!

[Jeff Probst]

disappear into the night like a nameless whore?!

[Jessica]

disappear into the night like a nameless whore?!

Julie???