San Juan Del Sur Episode 11: Domestic Dispute

Keith has to answer to Reed and Alec for his big mouth, whereas Jon is elated to be safe. He claims he was gonna play his idol anyway, but Natalie doesn't believe it. Jon has a talk with Jaclyn about how she can't give Natalie credit for the move, especially in front of the jury. Jaclyn gets mad because she feels like he's trying to take away credit from her, too.

Baylor makes the cut

The reward challenge sees the return of the dreaded coconut chop, and the contestants have to answer questions about their fellow castaways to be able to take a chop. Keith isn't very good at it, answering a Jeremy question with "Jax". Natalie leads the charge to get Reed out. Alec isn't far behind, but gets to take some revenge out on Jon. Once Keith goes too, the five of them decide to have a discussion about who should win. Probst has had enough and decides to call the challenge off, knowing it's just a formality. Missy is declared the winner and takes Natalie and Baylor with her on the reward. This sends a message to Jaclyn that she's bottom of the alliance, and you know the guys are gonna use that. For the time being Reed is content just to argue with Baylor and Missy though, calling the younger one a brat.

Jon is happy to be back at Exile, thinking he can get another idol. There's not really many places they can hide it out there, so of course he finds it. Missy, Natalie and Baylor enjoy the horseback reward and start talking game when they get to the villa. They're worried about Jaclyn flipping, and decide to reaffirm their final 3 alliance. Natalie feels good about her chances in that combo.

Ladies man in action

So Reed is being nice to Jaclyn, since she's mad at not being picked. He warns her that Missy is a ruthless player and will make a move on them if they don't make a move first. Alec works his magic too, trying to build a rapport and talking about wanting to "party" with her and Drew. Natalie finds it inappropriate and thinks she wouldn't do it if Jon was here...Baylor worries that Alec might have swung the game back in his favour.

The immunity challenge is to get balls into the holes of your paddle and keep them there. Jon gets three early, but has trouble with the fourth. Natalie and Reed have minor success, but Keith is the only one able to really get off the ground. He overtakes Jon and wins immunity. Challenge beast! Now Reed's survival hinges on Jon and Jaclyn again.

The old dog learns some new tricks

Trouble in paradise: Jon wants to smooth it over

Jaclyn goes to Jon and tells them they might want to flip the game. Jon doesn't want to hear this though, as he doesn't trust the guys and just wants to spend time with Jaclyn, having been on Exile so long. Feeling disrespected, Jaclyn walks away. This is annoying for Reed because he's trying to make his case - and Natalie coming down to break up his conversations isn't helping either. Jon tries to smooth things over with Jaclyn, but he's getting the silent treatment. Bad time not to talk, right before a vote.

Another dream come true

The Jon/Jaclyn argument comes up at tribal council too, and Jeff finds it interesting that real life has invaded the game. Alec is accused of "flirting" also, which he denies. Missy tries to shoot down Reed's claims that Jon and Jaclyn are bottom of the alliance by pointing out how Reed was gunning for Jon just three days prior. Reed is unanimously voted out.

Reed is mostly positive in his final words, which is nice to see. This is probably the vote we expected but don't worry, there's more Survivor on the way tonight....

STAR OF THE WEEK: ALEC CHRISTY

Who'd have thought Alec of all people would come the closest to turning things around for the guy alliance? He's been accused of having a poor social game in the past, but he must have put a lot of work in to build bridges again, as now he seems to be doing alright.