Survivor 47: Who Could Win and Who Has No Shot

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Survivor 47 is heating up with only 10 castaways left in the game. Now that the merge phase has begun, the competition is really on. Everyone is out for themselves and tribe loyalty is a thing of the past.

We’re getting down to the wire, so let’s take a look at the players left in the game and decipher who could win it all.

Here are the players I think have the best (and worst) shot at winning Survivor 47…

Genevieve – Could win Survivor 47

At this point in the game, Genevieve Mushaluk is my winner’s pick. I’m impressed with her gameplay so far. She flew under the radar at first, allowing bigger personalities in the Lavo tribe to do her bidding. Her alliance with Rome Cooney kept her safe. She had Lavo’s most unpredictable player in her back pocket and used him to do her dirty work.

Unlike him, she didn’t isolate any members of her tribe. Everyone trusted her and wanted to work with her, which is not an easy feat. She played it safe at first but when the opportunity to take out a major social threat presented itself, she took it. Kishan Patel would still be in the game if not for Genevieve. She looked at the tribe dynamics and realized getting rid of Rome wasn’t in her best interest. From there, she flipped the vote and orchestrated Kishan’s blindside. Genius.

Once the tribes disbanded, Genevieve was determined to make the Merge. She found an advantage that gave her a leg up in the first challenge and gave her access to the Merge feast. In the second Immunity Challenge, she (along with Teeny) won safety for her team, protecting them from Tribal Council.

One of Genevieve’s most impressive qualities is her adaptability. She protected Rome when it was advantageous for her but when he became too much of a liability, she cut him loose. She replaced him with Andy Rueda, who like Rome, was looking for someone to trust.

She’s made some big moves but has also managed her threat level. She doesn’t seem to be on anyone’s radar. I would be more than happy with a Genevieve win.

Kyle – No chance at winning Survivor 47

I like Kyle Ostwald but I don’t see a win in his future. He’s won Individual Immunity two weeks in a row, which will raise a few eyebrows. He’s proven to be a physical threat and that kind of player usually doesn’t do so hot once the Merge arrives. Now that it’s an individual game, there’s no reason to keep a player like him around.

To make matters worse, he lost his number-one ally last week. Tiyana Hallums’ shocking elimination put Kyle in grave danger. If Tuku needs to offer a sacrificial lamb, it will be Kyle’s head on a stick. There is no way Caroline Vidmar, Sue Smey, and Gabe Ortis are turning on each other.

I don’t see a clear path to the end for him unless he puts in some serious work. He’s a great player, so I hope he’s up for the task but we’ll have to see.

Andy Rueda – (Surprisingly) could win Survivor 47

Andy’s game has been insane. He had a public meltdown at the first challenge, left his Shot in the Dark lying around in plain sight, and walked away from an Immunity Idol for no reason. I know, I know, but Survivor loves an underdog. It is a miracle Andy is still there and that has to count for something, right?

He’s not playing a brilliant game but he’s also not a total idiot. He knows he’s at the bottom and he’s taking steps to change his trajectory in the game. He’s formed alliances with Genevieve, Sam Phalen, and Sierra Wright, who all have a vested interest in protecting him.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Andy is still in the game come finale night.

Sue Smey – no chance at winning Survivor 47

It pains me to say Sue has no chance at winning but I just don’t see it. She hasn’t played a bad game by any means. She’s done quite well in challenges and even found an Immunity Idol. However, her relationship with Gabe will be the death of her. Her loyalty to him is perplexing. She won’t even entertain flipping on him. If she goes to the end with him, he will take credit for every move she made and she’ll walk away without a single jury vote. If she wants a shot at the million, she needs to send him off to Ponderosa.

I wish I had more confidence in her but I haven’t been impressed so far. She acts annoyed when players want to talk strategy, which infuriates me. THIS IS SURVIVOR!!!

Teeny – Could win Survivor 47

It’s easy to root for Teeny Chirichillo. She’s played a great social game and last week, she won safety for her entire team, which is sure to earn her some brownie points.

She’s a superfan, so I feel confident she won’t stray away from big moves but unlike some players, (cough, cough Rome), I trust she will be able to play the game without becoming enemy number one. I think she’s someone people would be excited to vote for in the end. Survivor can be a bit of a popularity contest and Teeny is the people’s princess. I would be satisfied with a Teeny win.

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Survivor 47, Episode 9 Recap: Nightmare Fuel

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Tonight’s episode of Survivor was jam-packed with drama. Promises were broken, plans changed, and one player orchestrated her third blindside of the season. 

Last week, the Gata tribe lost Sierra thanks to Genevieve’s master plan. This week, another player fell victim to ringmaster Genevieve. 

If you missed tonight’s episode, don’t worry, we have you covered. 

Here is everything that happened on Survivor 47, Episode 9.

What happened on Survivor 47, Episode 9?

The castaways once again competed for power in tonight’s episode. Gabe won his first Individual Immunity Challenge, while Caroline lost her vote. Back at camp, the castaways talked targets. There were about 4 different names thrown out but in the end, the group settled on Sol, who became the 9th person to leave the Island.

Keep reading for a more detailed recap of tonight’s episode. 

Sam and Rachel regroup after losing Sierra

Episode 9 began with a conversation between Gata members Sam and Rachel, who just lost their ally Sierra in a shocking blindside. Sam is upset about the vote and says he and Rachel cannot trust anyone. 

I understand Sam’s feelings at this moment, but I think he will come to realize Sierra’s elimination may have improved his chances in the game. His threat level has decreased now that the “Gata duo” is no more.

Her elimination gives him space to make new relationships and strengthen fractured ones. You can argue he lost two allies in that elimination because Andy flipped on him, but I don’t think that relationship is entirely lost. Sam should blame Sierra for sidelining Andy and forge a new path with his scorned ally. Sierra’s absence may also strengthen his relationship with Rachel, who previously Sam always treated like a second fiddle to his number one. 

Rachel explains her Shot In the Dark move

After Sam is done talking about how the Lavo Liars will feel his wrath for taking out Sierra, we finally learn why Rachel used her Shot In the Dark.

In a confessional, she explains she had a bad feeling during Tribal Council but wasn’t sure if she was the target. She decided to use her Shot In the Dark to see how the castaways would react. She suspected she was safe because of their calm demeanor when she played it, so she decided to hold onto her Immunity Idol.

This is a brilliant strategy and has strengthened my already fond feelings about Rachel’s gameplay. She’s proving to be quite a strategic player. Unfortunately, she’s not skating by undetected. Caroline and Genevieve have clocked how intelligent she is and tried to make her the target last week. Her relationships with Sol and Teeny saved her, but who knows what will happen if she’s vulnerable this week…

Rachel and Andy form a new alliance

Andy goes on a damage-control tour after blindsiding his former tribe members. He tries to smooth things over with Sam, who doesn’t seem ready to talk game with him quite yet. His conversation with Rachel goes better. She knows it’s better to have Andy as a friend than an enemy. They decide to work together in the game. 

She asks Andy who he is worried about and he says Kyle because he’s won so many challenges. Rachel agrees and says Caroline and Sue would be down to assist them in getting him out if he ever loses a challenge. 

Kyle isn’t the only Tuku member in trouble this week. Sam has a conversation with Lavo, who suggests they take out Gabe this week. They think he’s a sneaky player and would prefer to take him out sooner rather than later. As a Kyle stan, I’m so relieved to hear this plan. I found myself nodding at the TV screen. Yes, go for Gabe!

Who won the Survivor 47, Episode 9 Immunity Challenge?

Tonight the castaways competed in pairs. The first two pairs to fall lost their vote and the final two pairs won a food reward. Once only two pairs were remaining, the challenge transformed into an Individual Immunity Challenge where only one castaway would be granted safety. In the end, Gabe won out against comp beast Kyle. Teeny, Sol, and Kyle joined Gabe for a Survivor feast, while Sam, Andy, Caroline, and Rachel went on a journey in hopes of getting their lost vote back. 

The four players who lost their vote competed in a challenge to regain their power. Sam, Andy, and Rachel won their vote back, while Caroline remained voteless. 

Who went home on Survivor 47, Episode 9?

Back at camp, the castaways were scrambling to come up with a name. Most of the group wanted Sam to be the vote but Genevieve had a different idea. She pitched flipping on her fellow Lavo member Sol. I love her so much. She brought in Tuku, who agreed to vote with her. She made the mistake of telling Rachel, who told the plan to Sam. He promised not to tell anyone but, of course, he ran to Sol and told him everything. The two tried to flip the vote on a Tuku member last minute but they were unsuccessful. 

At Tribal, Sol was the 9th person voted out of Survivor 47.

Survivor airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. 

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Brittany Cartwright Reflects on Filing for Divorce From Jax Taylor and What Surprised Her

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Brittany Cartwright’s mind is abuzz after filing for divorce from Jax Taylor. And yet, her mind wasn’t entirely where she thought it would be when making the final judgment.

Nevertheless, she is happy for herself and we’re happy for her. Catching Jax with other women was a dealbreaker unto itself, and that wasn’t his only problem. Jax took a brief stay at a rehab clinic, but Brittany said even that didn’t help. Regardless, by that point, she’d made up her mind.

Brittany has reflected publicly on the situation again ahead of The Valley Season 2. These public reflections had Jax posting on his IG Story about “having a rough time.” But no matter the river he cries himself, Brittany certainly won’t be shedding any tears.

Brittany Cartwright felt relief from her divorce filing: “This is done”

Brittany recently appeared on Bravo’s Hot Mic Podcast. During her interview, she discussed the things that surprised her about the upcoming season of The Valley. “In my own life,” she said, “me actually going through and filing was kind of, like, a surprise. Cos I wasn’t sure when I was gonna do it, how I was gonna do it, if I was gonna do it.”

By Brittany’s own admission, she didn’t quite feel as expected when actually filing. “I felt relieved,” she explained. “And, like, I wasn’t in there crying my eyes out like I thought I would, and it just kind of made me realize, like, yeah, this is done. This is done.”

Reportedly, at the time of filing, Brittany gave herself certain reassurances. She told herself: “I have to do this now before I back out – before he gets out of the mental health facility and pulls me back in. I have to do it now while I’m feeling strong, while I’m so angry. I’ve just gotta get it done.” So, Brittany pulled the trigger and didn’t look back, not a single tear in her eye.

The Valley is streaming on Peacock.

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