Best moments of ‘Survivor 47’ episode 11: The challenge beast is slayed and Rachel wins another advantage

The 11th episode of “Survivor 47” aired Wednesday night, concluding with host Jeff Probst snuffing out the torch of Kyle Ostwald. The 31-year-old from Michigan was the 11th castaway booted after being voted out by the Beka tribe, becoming the fourth member of the jury. But did they make the right decision? And what were the dumbest, most shocking, and most exciting moments of this episode?

Below, read our “Survivor 47” Episode 11 Top 5 moments. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the $1 million grand prize.

SEE Kyle Ostwald’s ‘Survivor 47’ exit interview: ‘I gave it a buck-20 the whole way through’

Top 5 Moments of Episode 11:

1. Return to Camp: After sending Gabe Ortis to the jury, the group seemed relatively calm, which felt odd since they viewed him as such a major threat. Seeing Kyle Ostwald’s reaction was a bit more surprising as it felt like regret hit him like a brick. Sue Smey was more annoyed that her closest ally was gone, leaving her alone. Nature provided rain, which made the situation even worse. Caroline Vidmar apologized and offered an olive branch to Sue for leaving her in the dark, which lessened the blow slightly. Meanwhile, Rachel LaMont targeted Kyle, Sam Phalen, and Genevieve Mushaluk as she created a five-person agreement with the others, which was very intriguing. The debate over being a villain or truthful, which personifies how to play “Survivor,” was the moment of the season by far for me though.

2. A Journey: After a rock draw, Rachel went on a journey, placing a target on her back and thwarting Sam’s desire to go in the process. Taken to a barge, a slide puzzle could lead to an advantage, but said puzzle also was a booby trap of sorts and not completing it meant losing her vote. Not quite “the fun little game” she described, it resulted in success and the ability to block a player’s vote all the way up to when there are only six players left in the game.

3. Rachel’s Choice: Rachel was basically honest about what happened at the journey barge but lied about losing her vote. She opted to tell Caroline, Sue, Andy Rueda, and Christine “Teeny” Chirichillo, which bonded Sue and Rachel. Caroline also viewed this as an opportunity to use her as a shield in the game, which was a far cry from the unity that she preaches. Sam and Genevieve were left in the dark, as the latter targeted Sue and Andy, who she believed were being “shepherded” to the finale, if Kyle was not an option. Music to Rachel’s ears and she ratted out the idea to Andy, who was not pleased. Around this point, I started to wonder if showing this to us was a hint that he could really win this season.

4. Immunity on the Line: Could Kyle continue to thrive as resident challenge beast? This challenge evened the odds as balance, and to a lesser degree spelling, were the keys to success. After a series if fails, Rachel and Kyle emerged as the contestants to beat and Rachel ended Kyle’s wining streak. Kyle was at risk for the first time in a while, an opportunity ripe for the picking.

5. Juror #4: The easy vote would be to knock out Kyle, but Rachel entertained the idea of a surprise for Sam or Genevieve at Tribal Council. Sue was adamant to see Kyle go, though. Sam frantically worked the numbers to save himself, which was smart, but Kyle also opted to fight for his spot in the game, appealing to Andy for help. Music to Andy’s ears, as he targeted Genevieve. At Tribal Council, the talk of threat levels ran rampant, which led to uncertainty. In the end, the easy vote prevailed but Kyle hugged each of his competitors with glee. He is easily the most open jury vote so far.

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