Kaoh Rong Episode 3: It Takes Two

Scot offers Alecia an explanation on why he voted for her, but Alecia still wants to take him out, and tells Cydney as much. But what Alecia doesn't realize is that Cydney is actually closer to the boys than to her.

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Meanwhile, Tai has finally found the tool he needs to get the key to the idol: a big-ass stick. With his extended reach, he is now able to poke it out the container. He takes the key to the box and claims his prize, which could be a lifesaver. Reading the note, he also learns the new idol twist for the season: two idols combined form a superidol, that can be played after the votes are read. They just won't let this twist die, huh?

These pretty people are about to be outfoxed by a crazy cat lady

Liz and Peter discuss how they're in control of the game, and that they want to team up with Debbie and Joe, who they see as inferior players. Peter's even talking about facing them in the final challenge - whoa, that's getting waaay ahead of ourselves. And Debbie is proving herself much more strategic than anyone thought, as she tells Joe they need to get together with Neal and Aubry and take a strike at that duo. Putting her plan into action, Debbie makes her move to shore up her new alliance of 4.

Beauty decide to kill their tribe's chicken, which upsets Tai deeply. (Honestly, why did he have to be the one to hold it?) Nick is proud that he has no emotions, but that's making him hard to read for the rest of his tribe. Anna talks to Caleb about teaming up with the girls and possibly taking Nick out next, and he's fine with that.

Let the hunt begin

Alecia and Cydney find a clue to the idol, despite Scot's assertion they wouldn't. Cydney is able to find the box, but when Jason spots them, they aren't able to search for long. Cydney lets the boys know about the clue, and Jason finds it for himself and runs off. With Scot's help, he's able to retrieve the key and open the box, but the girls see the whole thing. Alecia is bummed to have missed out, but learns an important lesson - she can't trust Cydney anymore.

The immunity challenge sees them back in the water again, as they have to transport bags through a gate and over a balance beam, then dig inside them for balls to send though a rope-based hole maze. Caleb, Neal and Cydney all climb over the gate to help out on the other side, as Peter and Jason start punching the bags through. When it comes to the maze, Julia is the first to take the reigns and does an impressive job. Tai gets them a 2nd, as Liz gets the first for Brains. Caleb wins the challenge for Beauty, as Jason finally gets Brawn on the board. Peter and Scot then each get a ball, leaving it a battle between Debbie and Cydney. It's a very close one, which Cydney just about wins. Brawn are safe for once! Beauty get to choose between comfort or luxury items, and decide to take the comfort. Brawn get their luxury items as a consolation, including Jason's cute teddy bear. Brains walk away empty-handed.

A rare win for the muscleheads

The plan for Peter and Liz is to get Neal out, who they think has an idol. Liz explains the split vote with a hint of condescension. Debbie goes along with it, but later tells Neal he's in their crosshairs. Peter is pretending to Aubry that he's targeting Joe and also bitches her out a little bit for not following orders. Because of this, Aubry would rather Peter go...despite the fact he's their strongest player.

At tribal council, Peter breaks down the three major pairs in the tribe. Debbie backs up Probst's assumptions that their tribe is the analytical one, as Aubry talks about the need to pick up on subtleties. Peter is less than subtle when he basically throws out his entire plan to get rid of the snake Neal. His arrogance is on full display, as Aubry can only say "wow".

Peter, you have been impeached

The vote is a tie between Aubry, Liz and Peter, resulting in a revote where they send out Liz. Peter apologizes to Liz, taking responsibility for ruining her game, but she says it's OK. Well, another winner pick of mine goes early. Honestly, I don't get why they didn't just go for the jugular and take out Peter....I'm sure Liz would've been far easier to bring back into the fold than him. We'll see what his response is now that he's been knocked down a peg.

STAR OF THE WEEK: DEBBIE WANNER

What kind of bizarro world is this where Debbie is actually playing Survivor well? She rallied the troops this week and got out her target...being seen as the court jester is definitely working to her advantage.