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THE VERDICT IS IN: BRIAN HEIDIK IS THE SOLE SURVIVOR (Cont) |
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IMMUNITY CHALLENGE: TRY AGAIN
After receiving another Tree Mail, the tribe met host Jeff Probst at the Immunity Challenge, where he explained the rules. The Survivors would have to compete in an obstacle course that used elements of past Challenges. First, they would have to dig deep into the sand to retrieve a wicker ball and race over a bamboo balance beam. Next, they would have to push the wicker ball through a fishnet and place the ball on a pedestal. The next stage consisted of solving a puzzle, which would release a knife. They were then to take the knife and cut a rope that released a bag of material that would help them negotiate their next task of retrieving a key from inside a jail cell. The final stage was a surprise Thai delicacy, and the first person to consume it would win Immunity, thus ensuring themselves a spot in the Final Three. 
As the race began, Clay Jordan took an early lead, with Brian struggling to find the wicker ball buried beneath the sand. However, Brian regained his composure and battled back. While Helen and Jan found trouble on the balance beam, Clay became stuck on the puzzle, unable to release his knife. Brian steadily flew past him, and was first to arrive at the final stage, where he quickly devoured the massive tarantula to take home the Immunity necklace. ( Action at the Immunity Challenge )
INTIMIDATING CIRCUMSTANCES Having won Immunity and securing an agreement with Clay, Brian approached Jan in hopes of swaying her vote towards Helen. "It is time to make a decision, and it's Helen's time to go." Hovering above Jan, Clay Jordan chimed, "Is that a deal, Jan?" ( Brian on his competition )
AND THEN THERE WERE THREE
On night 37, after being blindsided by her fellow tribe members, a stunned Helen Glover was voted out of the tribe in a 3-1 vote. Helen became the sixth member of the Jury and would return to observe Tribal Council to help decide who would win the million-dollar prize. After leaving Tribal Council, a still-stunned Helen stated, "That was a shock, especially when I asked Brian if I was coming back tonight, and I was given an emphatic yes. So, I guess of the three knives in my back, that's the one that smarts the most." ( Helen's Final Words )
A RITE OF PASSAGE On the morning of day 38, host Jeff Probst arrived at the Chuay Jai beach towing a gold canoe and carrying instructions for the tribe's final rite of passage. Paddling the canoe, the Final Three Survivors headed out on their journey. As they entered a narrow canal, following an ancient Thai tradition, the Survivors began releasing the Krathongs as an offering to the land they had called home for the last 38 days. As the personalized floats were released into the sea, Brian, Clay and Jan reflected back on their tribemates with whom they had shared memorable experiences. The tribe's nostalgic mood quickly turned competitive as they reached the end of their journey deep inside a candle lit cave, where they met host Jeff Probst for the final Immunity Challenge. ( Tribe releases floats ) ( Clay explains his day )
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