Three tribes landed on the beach: Civa, Vula, and Lagi.
The GreenVula tribe is anything but a happy family, withSai HughleyandMary Zhengfighting to stay in the unlucky tribe.
Eva connected with andimmediately trusted Joe.
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Similarly,Star Toomeygoes to Joe first to talk about the idol.
However, because Star and Eva are not getting along, Joe might have to choose between the two.
If people keep trusting him,Joe will keep having to pick between allies.
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Thomas Krottinger Is a Villain in the Making
FromJonny FairplaytoParvati Shallow,Survivorvillainswill do whatever it takes.
Although he seemed very welcoming,Thomas Krottinger is a villain in the making.
Thomas also subtly shifts the blame for their weaker connection onto Star.
However, Thomas strategy for the Beware Advantage is what stood out.
Thomas went to Shauhin and devised the idea for Star to lose the clue.
If Star cannot solve the puzzle, she will not get the idol and will lose her vote.
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Jeff Probst weighs in on the possibility of becoming a Survivor or a Traitor himself.
Shauhin is right between Joes loyal hero energy and Thomas villain potential.
This could set Shauhin up to be in the best spot moving forward.
Overall, though, the trio alliance is well-rounded and well-balanced.
“California Girls” has the majority alliance for Lagi and could maintain that moving forward.
Like the Taku Four, Thomas and Joe are working outside the alliance.
Similarly, Joe has Eva for a number.
This duo is a risk to the alliance because Joe will go to great lengths to protect Eva.
Shauhin is the only one without a duo.
However, because Shauhin is not tied to anyone, he can act freely.
The"California Girls" alliance has the same strategies that made other New Era tribes successful.
There is some risk, but if the three men can keep it together, they can succeed.
Ultimately,the “California Girls” alliance is in a good spotfor now, butSurvivoris constantly changing.
