It was tough to come down from last week’s Tribal Council. Relampago had voted to two ties, and in a nerve-wracking rock draw, Bryan, one of Silas’ closest allies, and the only real connection between the two original tribes. It was now looking like the old Fuego had a 5-4 advantage over the orginal Hielo, and the snowflakes were feeling the heat. Luke especially made sure that Silas knew he was officially on the bottom now, and do you like it? was his common catchphrase. Silas however knew that he had a trick up his sleeve; something that he had been holding onto for a long time, that just might turn the tides for a week.

With Stevie winning her first Individual Immunity this week, she was feeling a little better than last week, despite the fact that she had used the Hidden Immunity Idol that she had found, and she felt she needed that to keep her alliance safe. But would that mean that another idol was put back in play? It certainly seemed that way because traffic on the paths, and in the woods, and by the beach was picking up. People were looking for something, but would something be found? AND Meg had heard a rumor about a secret advantage found at Hielo beach, making Fuego’s supposed 5-4 lead all the more unclear, and she hoped that they could figure it out, or next week would be even crazier…

And so the 9 remaining castaways walked into Tribal Council, followed by the first 3 members of the jury, Claudia, Jonathan, and Bryan – looking very refreshed and stress free, to witness yet another wild Tribal Council. What else do we provide here on Survivor Hamilton? Both alliances had a trick up their sleeves, and it would come down to who could outwit their rivals, and we would either see a 4-4 Final 8, or Hielo would be in real trouble. Shall we get to the vote? Stevie has Immunity, and therefore cannot be voted for. 

And then, one by one they voted, in secret as always. But not as always, one castaway played an advantage. That advantage read…

Before Survivor Hamilton: Fire & Ice started, when we had 22 castaways confirmed, there was a message put up on SH’s main page for a very short time. The message asked for 2 referrals, more specifically to get someone to fill out the registration survey, and whoever made those referrals would win an advantage. This is one of those advantages, because Cait referred someone to the game, and was given the Legacy Advantage in Week 1.

So Silas played his advantage, and decided who’s vote he was going to steal. He stole that vote, voted twice, and walked back to his Relampago friends and enemies with a straight face, hoping that he made the right call.

And now it’s time to read the votes. If anybody has a Hidden Immunity Idol, and you want to play it, now is the time to do so.

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And again Stevie stood up, reached into her bag, and pulled out ANOTHER Hidden Immunity Idol. 

I found this idol this week right on our main beach, and I choose to use it on…

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My friend Meg! So with Stevie already immune, any votes cast for Meg WILL NOT COUNT. Are we ready to read the votes? Yeah we are!

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First vote…

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Second vote…

That’s 2 votes Silas.

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Third vote…

That’s 3 votes Silas.

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Fourth vote…

That’s 4 votes Silas.

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Fifth vote…

That’s 4 votes Silas, 1 vote Luke.

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Sixth vote…

That’s 4 votes Silas, 2 votes Luke.

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Seventh vote…

That’s 4 votes Silas, 3 votes Luke.

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Eighth vote…

We’re tied. 4 votes Silas, 4 votes Luke. One vote left.

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*Opens parchment*

By a vote of 5-4, the 16th person voted out of Survivor Hamilton: Fire & Ice is…

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Luke, you have officially been voted out of the game, and will become the 4th member of the jury. Please attempt to be civil, say your goodbyes, and don’t set anyone on fire.

And so, in yet another fabulous Survivor Hamilton twist of fate, the Legacy Advantage eliminates Luke from the game. But he was only in the game because he was referred by Cait, who won the Legacy Advantage for doing it. The Legacy Advantage gave you all the weirdness that is Luke, and the Legacy Advantage took him away too. That is some complete circle shit, and I love it, and I love that it was Luke that it all happened to. You’re a treat buddy, and you better come to the BBQ.

For the rest of you. Congratulations on making the top 8. The Immunity Challenge this week will be a little different. You know, 8 is a good number for tournaments. And I love tournaments.

Keep your phones handy…

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