Survivor Guatemala: Episode 12
Has Princess Stephenie Been Dethroned?
Recap by Professor Dan
December 2, 2005
We review the events from the last episode, leading to Gary being voted out after a heated Tribal Council argument between Judd and him. After the commercial, we are at Camp Xhakum on the morning of Day 31, and Danni figures she's "next on the totem pole." The others are joking about Stephenie's morning gas, and Danni privately marvels at how they can just blow over what was said at TC last night: "these people are unbelievable."
Judd, Steph, and Danni do cartwheels and, in Danni's case, also a back flip. It's all great fun, but as Danni tells us, "This perfect little alliance is going to have to start breaking up."
Reward Challenge: It's time for the Survivor Auction! They each get $500 in US currency. Two people can pool their money if they wish. The first item up: beef jerky. Danni gets it for a mere $20, with nobody else even bidding. Jeff offers to trade it for a secret meal, but Danni refuses-wisely, since it turns out to be uncooked corn! The second item up is 3 big chocolate-chip cookies and a glass of milk. Cindy gets it for a mere $40. The third item is a personal mosquito net. This is a hot item, with Lydia eventually snagging it for $140. The fourth item is a mystery meal. Sensing that it won't be another "zonk", the Survivors bid high on this one, too, with Rafe and Danni pairing up to buy it for $180. It's a huge Philly steak and cheese sub with French fries, and Steph and Judd (who almost had it) are kicking themselves for letting it go.
The fifth item is a doozy: a sealed envelope containing an "Immunity advantage". No guarantees, Jeff says, but it could be a big advantage if it's used right at the next Immunity Challenge. Danni will not be denied on this one, running the bidding up to $200 before she gets it. Jeff tells her it must stay sealed until the IC.
The sixth item blows them all away: out come six loved ones! First is Cindy's twin sister Mindy (who, twin or not, is prettier than Cindy in the face AND has just as good a rack!) Next are Rafe's mom Loni, Danni's brother Drew, Judd's hot and busty blonde wife Kristen (showing some fine THO in her strapless top), Lydia's brother Joseph, and finally Steph's boyfriend Michael. Rafe, starting to cry, says "This is so RANDOM…" Jeff tells the Survivors that while two people can pool their money, only one can get the loved one. After the betting quickly climbs to $200, Lydia hands over the rest of her money to Steph, and Judd takes Cindy's money. They count, and Steph has just $750, while Judd has $880. Judd wins! Sneaky Jeff then reveals that Judd, in fact, gets to pick two others. They'll go back to camp and spend the night with their loved ones, and the other three will go spend the night at the former Yaxha camp. So Judd will make two people happy, and piss off three others. He chooses Cindy (because she gave him the money), and (ignoring Rafe, who is openly bawling), picks his "Jersey Girl" Stephenie instead. Rafe, Lydia, and Danni sadly wave goodbye to their loved ones and head out, while the winners celebrate.
Back at camp, Judd shows them around, and Kristen is impressed with her "city boy" hubby's new-found wilderness skills. Mindy tells us that she and Cindy used to play "wilderness games", and calls this "our greatest adventure yet." Privately, Steph says "I owe Judd big-time," since this is the second big Reward he's shared with her. Judd is shown explaining his "tight as can be" alliance to Kristen, and he tells her he hopes that Steph will take him to the Final Two. That's confidence, Judd- how do you know it'll be Steph and not you who gets to make the decision?
Meanwhile, Rafe, Lydia, and Danni are back at old Yaxha: Rafe tells us it's "like a homecoming of sorts." Danni and Rafe discuss Judd. To us, Danni says she thinks Rafe "needs another buddy." She agrees to warn Rafe, should Judd say he wants him off. Rafe says they need to catch Judd in "a big lie" to get Steph to turn on him. Rafe tells us, "I KNOW that Judd is threatened by me," so he needs a backup plan. "You can't trust a person like Judd, but you CAN trust that you can't trust him." Huh? Run that by us again, Rafe?
Back at Xhakum, Steph and Kristen are talking, and Steph is going on about how great Judd is in camp. Kristen mentions the Final Four, and Steph smiles and says "Judd and I have spent a long time together, so hopefully it works out. Jersey would be proud…" Later, Judd is talking strategy: Danni might win Immunity because of her "advantage". Cindy says that Danni is not much of a threat, and says she's only good at shooting a basketball. Judd doesn't care either way: "If she wins it, we get rid of Lydia."
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