Cagayan Episode 4: On The Flip Side

Spencer is in need of a hug after surviving such a close call at tribal. They're hopeful they can start a comeback, although Kass correctly points out "how my team has played this game is ridiculous".

Free at last!

Brains head to the challenge, as Tasha talks about how her decision to keep Spencer will be put to the test today. At the challenge, Probst tells them to drop their buffs - it's a swap! The Brains all end up together (what are the odds?) along with Morgan, Jeremiah, Alexis and Sarah to form the new Aparri tribe. The other Brawns are swapped to Solana with Jefra and LJ.

The new tribes immediately get into a reward challenge for snacks, and it's one that involves pulling people off poles. Morgan and Sarah try to pull off Lindsey, whereas Trish and Jefra are going after Tasha. Morgan uses her boobs to try and get Lindsey off, but Lindsey fires back with her feet. Tasha refuses to budge to win the first point.

Girl-on-girl action

The next matchup sees Spencer and Jeremiah taking on Cliff, whilst LJ and Trish take on Alexis. Cliff the giant barely moves whilst Alexis is dominated and quickly dragged over the line to make it 1-1. Cliff goes again for the final round, and Spencer and Jeremiah do a little better this time. Whilst Sarah doesn't make it easy for Solana, eventually Tony drags his fellow cop to the line to win his tribe reward.

Boston Strong

Back at camp, Jefra and LJ get to know their new tribemates...and LJ and Trish quickly realize they're both from Boston. LJ works that connection to try to charm Trish to his side, and it appears to be working. Lindsey talks about how embarrassing it is to see Trish flirting with someone much younger than her. Cliff is comfortable with how the swap turned out, although he does have concerns about Trish.

Triumphant Tasha celebrates the swap

Going back to camp, Sarah doesn't really seem happy being the lone Brawn. That might be the best position for her though, as Beauty's cracks become apparent very quickly. When asked about their extra rice, she manages to out Morgan on having an idol clue when she reveals Trish had told them what the choice was. Alexis immediately jumps ship and tells the three Brains she wants to work with them. Jeremiah is also looking for new allies as he feels Morgan will probably backstab him. Tasha can't believe her luck. Could it be the Brains are actually in a power position?

Jefra and Trish talk by the well and Jefra is pleased to learn that Trish isn't exactly happy with her old tribe either. Maybe she's found the crack she needs. Jefra says she thinks Cliff is "shady" but their conversation is cut short when the big guy walks up on them.

At the immunity challenge, Jeff takes back the idols and retires the cute little one for good. This challenge involves smashing down gates with a battering ram, and then moving the ram through a table maze. Both tribes have to sit someone out, and Solana pick Trish. Alexis beats Morgan at rock/paper/scissors to get to play.

"How did that happen?"

Solana smash down their first gate well in advance, but Aparri manages to catch up by the second. They go into the maze pretty much neck-and-neck, where both tribes make the same mistake. It's Aparri however who get their log out first and ring the gong to win immunity. What an upset!


Solana realize they should have won, and Cliff wants to break up Boston by taking out LJ. But Trish offers LJ some hope when she tells him that she wants Cliff out. Lindsey is worried that Trish is going to flip, but Woo assures her they'll be fine. When Trish tells Tony her plan, he seems pretty apprehensive and thinks it's too early to make a move. LJ talks to Jefra, feeling very alone, where he admits he's not sure what Tony is going to do.

At tribal council, LJ talks about how awkward it is having someone else move into their home. Cliff takes a thinly-veiled shot at Trish, and makes a basketball analogy. Lindsey and Woo both plead for their tribe to stay strong. but Jefra is hopeful for a move.

Jeff brings back the votes and LJ decides to roll the dice and hold onto his idol. That must have taken balls. It was the correct move however, as Cliff ends up blindsided. Lindsey and Woo are left with shocked expressions and one ally down. This game just changed again!

STAR OF THE WEEK: TRISH HEGARTY

There's something about her intense tone and evil cackle that's endearing to me. Whatever the reason, personal or strategic, Trish got her way tonight and has scored first in her epic feud with Lindsey. The heart wants what it wants.