"Survivor: Redemption Island" 4/27

Matt Elrod was this close to throwing in the towel.

THREE-WAY DUEL #2: Successfully throw all three black pucks across a shuffleboard table.

Matt lost on purpose, right?...
























































































































































...NOT YET, anyway- Julie Wolfe became the second member of the jury.

CHALLENGE #12: It was a log-rolling tournament! The winner got the immunity necklace, the chance to share chocolate cake & milk w/ two other people for two minutes & another special surprise that would be revealed at this week's Tribal Council.

Round 1: Grant Mattos vs. Rob Mariano
WINNER: Grant

Round 2: Andrea Boehlke vs. Ashley Underwood
WINNER: Ashley

Round 3: Ralph Kiser vs. Steve Wright
WINNER: Ralph

Round 4: Natalie Tenerelli vs. Phillip Shepard
WINNER: Philip

Round 5: Ashley vs. Grant
WINNER: Grant

Round 6: Philip vs. Ralph
WINNER: Ralph

BIG CHALLENGE WINNER: Grant

Grant ate w/ Andrea & "Boston" Rob.

TC #12: Ralph reported to R.I. after being voted out over Rob 6-2.

The surprise was...there would be another Challenge & TC on this episode.

CHALLENGE #13: It was the symbol-repeating game.

PATTERN: Canteen, hook, pot, fire, canteen & pot

ELIMINATION ORDER:

1. Phillip

2. Natalie

3. Grant

4. Andrea

5. Ashley

WINNER: Rob

TC #13: Grant got one vote, but Steve received the rest to make it presumably a four-way dance on the next R.I. Duel.