The latest episode of Survivor 47 debuted on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, with host Jeff Probst unveiling an exciting new twist that caught the castaways off guard. He informed them that for the upcoming reward challenge, the tribes would be randomly separated into two teams — yellow and blue — each consisting of seven cast members. Probst also noted that the tribes would return to their initial configurations after the challenge.
After an intense competition, the blue team, made up of Anika, Sol, Rome, Gabe, Andy, Sierra, and Genevieve, triumphed, earning a trip to a sanctuary for a barbeque. Anika from the Gata tribe was delighted by her team’s win, but her joy was short-lived.
During the immunity challenge that followed, Gata was unable to surpass Tuku and Lavo, leaving its members vulnerable to elimination. Initially, Gata planned to target Andy due to his lackluster performance during the challenge. Yet, Andy skillfully swayed his loyal alliance members, Sam and Sierra, to pivot their focus toward Anika instead. To further his agenda, he weaved a false narrative about his precarious position within the tribe, gaining the support of Anika and Rachel.
Ultimately, Andy’s machinations resulted in Anika being targeted and eliminated from the competition, shocking her when the decision was revealed. Fans of Survivor 47 quickly took to X to express their feelings regarding Anika’s departure, commenting on both Andy’s strategic moves and Anika’s reaction to her ousting.
“That was one brutal blindside. Goodbye Anika,”a fan tweeted.
“There goes my winner pick: (“another user lamented.
“Anika’s reaction is exactly how one should respond to a complete betrayal!!! Some just laugh it off. Nah!”a netizen remarked.
Fans were devastated by Anika’s exit, with many labeling it a shocking blindside that nobody anticipated.
“Wow, that blindside was something else… I thought Kishan’s elimination was rough,”one viewer shared.
“Anika’s ousting means Rachel will keep her legacy alive and win… we’ll miss you forever…”another commenter expressed.
“I feel for Anika; she was completely blindsided just before the merge. I hope she returns for a second chances season. She excelled at puzzles and was entertaining to watch,”yet another fan shared.
Meanwhile, numerous viewers criticized Andy’s gameplay, with some expressing their disapproval of Sam and Sierra for siding with him.
“WOW. COMEBACK KING @andydrueda. That blindside was brutal. His social game is clearly impressive, and this is just the beginning,”a user tweeted.
“Andy the Mastermind executed his plan flawlessly. He’s got this,”another noted.
“I CAN’T STAND SAM AND SIERRA! THEY RUINED MY LIFE,”one frustrated user exclaimed.
How Did Anika End Up Eliminated in Episode 5 of Survivor 47?
In the immunity challenge, tribes were tasked with hauling a heavy net filled with sandbags and coconuts to a puzzle wall, where they needed to reassemble the pieces. Due to having extra members, Gata opted to have Anika and Sue sit out the challenge.
Although Andy struggled to cut the rope, which put his tribe behind, Gata managed to reach the puzzle wall, where Sam and Sierra assisted Andy in solving it, overtaking Lavo in the process. Meanwhile, Tuku had already completed their puzzle and secured immunity. Lavo and Gata battled against one another, but Lavo prevailed mere moments before Gata finished.
Recognizing the imminent threat to his position in the game due to Gata’s desire to eliminate him, Andy began to strategize. Sam believed it wise to retain Andy in the competition. Therefore, he approached Sierra, advocating for Anika’s eviction by suggesting Anika was misleading her as a friend.
At the same time, Sam understood he couldn’t play his idol at tribal council without alerting Andy, as that might arouse suspicion. Thus, Sam and Sierra resolved that their best option was to vote out Anika. Simultaneously, Andy convinced Rachel and Anika that he was at risk and required their backing.
At tribal council, Andy, Sam, and Sierra cast their votes for Anika, while Rachel aimed her vote at Andy. Consequently, Anika was voted out. During the voting process, Andy stated:
“I’ve been burying you all week. Here’s your headstone.”
Completely blindsided, Anika struggled to grasp what had just transpired. When she inquired about who had masterminded the blindside, Andy revealed his collaboration with Sam and Sierra. Heartbroken, Anika chose not to say goodbye to her fellow tribemates, exiting the council in tears.
Catch Survivor season 47 every Wednesday at 8 PM ET exclusively on CBS.
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