Recap: Episode 15

Musician Takes His Final Bow: Erik Voted Out

On night 33, the votes are read and Erik Huffman, the 26-year-old musician from Nashville, Tennessee, is voted out of the game four votes to two. After Peih-Gee and Erik attempt to sway Denise to vote against Todd, Erik’s life in the game rests solely on her decision. When Denise stays true to her original alliance and casts her deciding vote, Erik's torch is extinguished.

Upon leaving Tribal Council, Erik gives his final words: “I wanted to go all the way to the top in this game but unfortunately today was my day. I am really proud of myself. The five remaining contestants are going to battle it out and I am really curious to see who comes out on top.”

Final Six

Returning from Tribal Council where James was blindsided, the tribe congratulates each other on their successful plot to eliminate the game’s biggest threat. “I think that was the most shocking Tribal Council yet,” reveals Amanda. The group ponders what James might have done if he had, in fact, played one of his Idols and returned to camp. “Could you imagine if this didn’t work and he came back here? We would all be dead!” Denise says.

Peih-Gee surveys the tribe’s dynamic and explains what she sees: “Seeing the original Fei Long members turn on each other absolutely gives me hope. There must be a crack in old tribal lines somewhere because Erik and I are still around. If I can get one or even two more people, we could possibly cause a tie at Tribal Council, which would be interesting. I’m not giving up until I am voted out and I love that I am still here!”

Misery Loves Company

As the tribe huddles in a cave protecting them from a torrential morning rain, Erik sings a song aptly named “Cave Dweller” in hopes of lifting spirits. Todd describes his discomfort: “I can’t even describe to you how miserable I feel. I have thought of home for the past week and a half and how much I miss it. You know I am not an emotional person at all, but it kills you.” Turning his thoughts back to the game, he then explains his powerful yet contentious position: “Right now, we want to get rid of Erik and Peih- Gee. That is the goal. But at the same time you can’t trust anybody one hundred percent because in all reality, we all want one million dollars. It would be a very smart move on their part to get rid of me now, but I’m not going to tell that!”