episode | I | 1a| 1b| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | total
Varner Mana-nuku | * | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 17X
Tai Nuku-mana | * | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13
Debbie Nuku-mana | 1 | * | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12
Brad Nuku-mana | 1 | 1 | * | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11
Michaela Mana-nuku | * | 2 | 2 | 1 | * | 3 | * | * | 8
Zeke Nuku-tavu | * | 1 | 1 | 1 | * | * | 4 | 1 | 8
Troyzan Mana-tavu | * | 1 | * | 3 | * | 1 | 2 | * | 7
Cirie Nuku-tavu | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | * | * | 1 | 7
Aubry Mana-nuku | * | 1 | 1 | * | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7
Sarah Nuku-tavu | * | 1 | 1 | * | * | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6
Hali Mana-mana | * | 1 | * | 2 | 2 | 1 | * | * | 6
Ozzy Nuku-tavu | * | 1 | * | 2 | 1 | * | 1 | 1 | 6
Andrea Nuku-tavu | * | 1 | * | 1 | 1 | * | 1 | * | 4
Sierra Nuku-mana | * | 1 | * | 1 | 1 | * | * | 1 | 4
Boots:
Ciera Mana | * | 2 | 2X
Tony Mana | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8X
Caleb Mana-mana | * | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6X
Malcolm Mana-nuku | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9X
JT Nuku-nuku | * | * | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4*| 11X
Sandra Mana-nuku | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 19X
Varner Mana-nuku | * | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 17X
Varner was the star of his boot episode. He started out sharing his feelings of anger, but he couldn't show it, he gets to work right away and bonds with Zeke. He's not done yet. Next, he's happy they won the RC, but it doesn't mean anything, in order to avoid the boot he has to throw shade on on someone else, Ozzy. He's strong, he's a threat to win, time to get rid of Ozzy. After losing the IC, he knows he's on the bottom, but he has to do everything he can to get everyone to vote for Ozzy. Finally, his last confessional reveals that when he pitched Ozzy to Zeke, he shut him down. Zeke doesn't want to get rid of Ozzy, He will cut them all off at the knees, he knows something about Zeke, unrelated to the game, this is not the guy you think he is. He's going to raise mortal hell to stay in the game.
Varner was definitely consumed with staying longer in this game and he made some horrible decisions. He leaves without a vote.
Regarding Zeke, he had one confessional which explained while he really liked Varner and wanted to save him, he needed Ozzy because he needed bigger threats out there than he was. So, he was not voting for Ozzy. But, Zeke was the real star of the show when he reacted to the horrible circumstances that Varner set in motion. #teamzeke.
I think we could all speculate how this will indeed affect his game as well.
Aubry, Brad, and Sarah all had 2 confessionals.
Aubry's confessionals occurred at the bonding at their tribe after the loss of pizza sent them all into depression and despair. They bonded over the Survivor experience and how hard it is. First confessional was that it changes you and it's really hard to explain what you have been through. Next was that she is amazed how Brad consistently opens up and he's the most genuine person out there, and that she feels, after a few days that he is the first person she has working with her. This could be a significant confessional for Aubry, she's found her rock, and she could go far, because that rock has friends.
Brad's confessionals were also wrapped around Aubry's and Cirie's, his two new BFF's. First confessional was how he couldn't relate to Monica lasting so long, but now, at day 17, he can, and she's his anchor and his compass, it's right there on his arm. The Brad posse is now complete: Cirie and Aubry came up to me and said that it was so special that you said that , the real me, and surprisingly made us feel closer and really galvanized my relationshp between those two. Troyzan, Sierra and Myself already have a good connection, so I think it solidifies on this side on who I want to go with.
I know we usually say alliances revealed don't succeed, but I do feel this group is significant because we have seen how each and every member of it has come into it. Brad, Sierra, Troyzan, Aubry, Cirie. I wouldn't be surprised if that were the pecking order as well. Time will tell.
Cirie's confessional set the stage, noting pizza would have been nice, but at day 17, you break down, it's tough emotionally and physically, don't know what to do. Sierra's confessional set the stage as well....complained about losing 10 pizzas, she's exhausted, hasn't "ate" for 3 days, no sleep, lost a crap ton of weight...
Sarah had 2 confessionals that served to create doubt to the fall of Varner. After she heard from Varner that Zeke is with Ozzy, and "throwing them under the bus". She then goes on the warpath. Her first confessional is in regard to liking Varner and wanting to get Ozzy out, that's a huge move, but she's ready to make it to prove that she is a game changer. They are close to a merge and it may be time to take out the biggest threat, Ozzy. Then, she reacts to what Varner tells her about Zeke and Ozzy. Do Zeke and Ozzy have something more going on that she doesn't know about? They need to get rid of Ozzy and keep Varner!
Sarah's confessional does cast doubt, but she's looking more like the dominant player at this tribe....I see her and Andrea vs. Zeke and Ozzy brewing, and I have no idea who Tai is tighter with. I am shocked that Tai has gone under the radar after throwing Ozzy under the bus last week, and Andrea's comments regarding him? I don't think that Ozzy is long for this game, so therefore, I see the girls as in the better position moving forward? The girls were on the original Nuku tribe, and this could help them, especially since I think they are more in tune with Sierra/Brad then Zeke/Ozzy.
Debbie's confessional was first of the show and just commented on that she's back at Nuku where she belongs, she isn't sharing what happened on Exile, she's not letting herself or Mr. Cochran down.
Tai had one confessional: In tribal he was worried, he had to throw a name out there and Ozzy is the one that could win all the IC's, he's paranoid, he could have been voted out right there, I have 2 idols but I'm nervous, this thing has a life of it's own. Tai's only story is that he's a paranoid guy and that drives him to hunt for idols 24/7.
Ozzy also had one confessional commenting on how epic it was to win the reward, it's so important because the game is wearing on them now.
Michaela, Troyzan, Hali, Andrea all under the radar. Hali got no confessionals but she did win the IC for the tribe with solving the metamorphosis, and she was chosen to receive the II.
At risk: Ozzy: His name is constantly brought up all around him, yet we don't see him fighting for his survivor life nor throwing the shade at anyone else. His only strategy is to win and keep them happy. All that winning is making him more and more threatening to his tribe mates as merge looms near.
Others that have things to note: Tai and Zeke move from 4 to 1. They could be at risk for a surprise boot. Debbie's arc has quieted down as well, she could be ripe for a hidden boot.