Millennials Vs Gen X Episode 5: Getting To Work

Jessica's apology tour

David isn't sure if he made the right decision by playing his idol, and realizes he's more vulnerable now. Jessica apologizes to Ken about not believing him and decides to let him know about her legacy advantage to build trust back up. The next day leads to an open search for the whole tribe, but only David knows what to look for. Spotting a marked log, he breaks it open when he's alone, and all of a sudden he has an idol again.

The contestants arrive at what they think is a challenge, but is actually a tribe swap. They're taking a page from Cambodia's book and having a new third tribe as well. How does that work with these numbers? The new tribe, Ikabula, will have an extra member in order to make up for having to start over. Figgy and Taylor hope they don't get separated, and they're in luck when they both end up on Takali with Adam, Ken and Jessica. New Vanua is Chris, CeCe, David, Zeke and Michelle. That leaves Jay, Michaela, Bret, Sunday, Hannah and Will in green heading to a new beach...and Michaela is fuming.

Ikabula get to work on the shelter, although it's really mostly Jay doing the work, with Bret and Sunday happy to let him tell them what to do. Not the dynamic we really expected from this merger. But since the Millennials have the numbers, Jay ain't sweating it, and thinks he's fine no matter what happens.

Jay in charge

Secret kisses

Takali settle in, and power couple "Figtayls" feel comfortable. Figgy is trying to keep distance between them just in case though, much to Taylor's disappointment. Adam is not a fan of the showmance and starts talking with Ken to increase his options, positioning himself as the swing vote. Chris is doing the same on Vanua, bonding with Zeke over both being Oklahoma boys and letting him know he's not dead in the water.

Ikabula don't have a fire yet, so Jay tries to start one and fails. Eventually everyone gives up except Michaela. Ever the hard worker, she perseveres until she gets it, then takes a little moment to herself and cries.

David dropping the ball

The immunity challenge is to retrieve buoys from the water, then throw them into a hoop. If they want, they can pull the hoop closer using a grappling hook. Adam and CeCe get their buoys first, whilst Sunday has to leave without getting one. CeCe goes slowly in the water but David keeps losing his buoy and drops it back in the water, to the point where Zeke even wonders if he's throwing it. Takali have a lead now, as Ken starts shooting. Jay makes his second trip for a buoy. Chris takes two in a row after Michelle passes. Michaela pulls her hoop closer and scores with her first two shots. Ken starts getting some too, as Chris goes from a distance. Ikabula win immunity, as Chris decides to change it up and bring his hoop closer. Ken wins for Takali, sending Vanua to tribal council.

CeCe and David want to save Zeke for his strength, meaning they vote out Michelle. But Chris wants to change things up and take out CeCe instead. He even fills in David on plan. Michelle has got reassurances, but that's not enough for her, so she goes to CeCe and tells her she wants David out because he's weak. David considers pulling the same trick he did last time and saving CeCe with the idol...even though Chris has threatened to choke him if that happened.

You won't like Chris when he's angry

At tribal council, Zeke makes his case for why he should stay by saying he provides connections to the Millennials that they're going to need. CeCe is already concerned about the Zeke/Chris connection. Chris says this vote is a way to build back some trust with David, who has previously screwed him over. Michelle makes it clear she thinks David should be voted out, which he laughs at.

The votes are cast, and I guess David isn't feeling quite as generous as he was last episode, since there are no idol shenanigans this time. Bummer for CeCe, who is gone in a 4-1 vote and seems pretty blindsided by it. Well, tribal lines have already been broken on one tribe, and there's a fair bet they might be on others too.

STAR OF THE WEEK: MICHAELA BRADSHAW

This swap could've gone disastrously for Michaela, but she gave her tribe fire and was on fire in the immunity challenge. Her determination is insane and she fully deserves all her success.