Recap: Survivor: Nicaragua – Stuck in the Middle – HitFix.com

An unlikely couple forms. Down in the volcano, the winners are eating and drinking and, once again, hubristically declaring they don’t care what happened back at camp. They begin to discuss who’s running the show. And for some strange reason, NaOnka pulls Fabio aside and tells him that everybody wants Brenda out. What a strange new alliance! Fabio’s overjoyed that once again he’s staying under the radar and letting a powerful voting bloc fall into his lap. NaOnka sees this as a power move and hopes future power moves will follow. They’ve pretty much agreed that Brenda will go out next.
 
What the bleep *is* wrong with Chase? Snakes and crabs. And monkeys. On the human side of things, Chase warns Brenda that Holly is hatching a plan to take her out, also throwing Benry under the bus. “There is no reason or rhyme. It’s just the simple fact that I trust her,” Chase explains. Brenda looks briefly concerned, but says she isn’t impressed by their plotting. Chase goes to NaOnka and again tries saying that Benry should go out first. Why did we not see what happened when the winners came back and found their camp smoking. Oddly, Chase decides to tell NaOnka that he warned Brenda. NaOnka and Benry agree that Chase is crazy and being played by Brenda and they agree not to change their plan. NaOnka is telling everybody that Chase is too stupid to be trusted. “What the **** is wrong with Chase?” Holly asks.
 
Hang in there. Immunity is up for grabs. Brenda hands over the Idol. The task requires leaning and rope-holding. It’s mostly an endurance challenge, which should be OK for Brenda and Jane and the ladies. Sash goes out, followed by the useless Purple Kelly. So much for Brenda’s advantage, she’s squirming. Holly goes out next. And then Brenda splashes down. Dan’s out. I’m amazed Dan wasn’t first out. Good for him. NaOnka bails, leaving Chase, Jane and Benry. Benry topples and Chase tells Jane there’s no way he’s going down. Jane looks ready to go out, but Probst tells her “don’t you dare.” Chase loses his grip and Jane wins Individual Immunity. I half expect Probst to claim the Idol for himself. Benry praises Janes “serious Superwoman strength.”
 

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