Lost Island - Episode 2: The Kings of the Mansion

*Previously on Lost Island: The 14 contestants arrived on Isla Vespera and were welcomed with a big party. From day one, sparks of potential romance—and intrigue—began to fly. The contestants partied all night long, only to be surprised the next morning by the competition's first Main Event. How will they fare? Find out now on Lost Island.* DAY 2: The participants took their places at their respective stations. They were instructed to assume the starting position for the challenge. Kallie was assigned a load of around 4kg—yet another advantage of being super thin. Joneduardo, on the other hand, with all his muscle mass, was given double that weight. The first 10 minutes went smoothly, and everyone managed to hold on. However, with their arms already beginning to tire, some struggled more when the second weight increment was added. Bigbryy was the first to drop out; while trying to adjust his position, the cable slipped from his grasp and the platform plummeted. He smiled and clapped, wishing the others luck. Joneduardo was surprised by how quickly it had happened and thought winning the challenge would be a breeze, given that he was still comfortable. *Bigbryy’s Confessional: “It’s frustrating to go out first over such a silly mistake. I really could have held on much longer.” Nettles was the second to drop out of the challenge; he claimed he could no longer feel his arm. Although he was thin, he lacked strength, making it difficult to hold the weight for so long. He was supported by Kallie, who was secretly suffering from the same issue but was determined to hang on. She left the competition right after, along with Char. She couldn't handle the weight anymore; Char, meanwhile, was fine with the weight itself but felt terribly nauseous from the drinks he’d had the night before. Jordan didn't struggle with the weight either, but a moment of carelessness—and a brief doze—caused him to let go of the rope. *Jordan’s Confessional: “I should have gone to sleep earlier instead of staying up until the end of the party. But I’ve learned my lesson.” After the second weight was added, Bubba and Tex chatted to take their minds off the grueling task. Unfortunately, Gabs couldn't do the same and had to drop the weight. She was deeply shaken, and Kimmie abandoned the challenge to try to support her. This move infuriated Bubba so much that she lost her strength; she stomped off, hurling every imaginable insult at Kimmie. *Kimmie’s confessional: “Okay! That girl definitely has a problem with me.” Only 30 minutes had passed, and fewer than half the competitors remained in the challenge. Everyone was intensely focused, and silence filled the air. Kallie and Bubba watched from the sidelines—where the eliminated contestants sat—and placed their bets. Bubba wagered that Cyber ​​would be the next to leave the competition, while Kallie bet on Lewis to win. Tex was the next to drop out; he desperately needed the restroom and could no longer hold it. Despite not having been drinking the night before and appearing to be the most energetic of the remaining contestants, Dawn was the next to quit; her arm simply couldn't bear the weight any longer. Char and Kimmie stopped paying attention to the challenge after the fourth weight was added, chatting instead about the hospitality industry—a field in which Char had big business ideas. They only turned their attention back to the competition when Lewis shouted that it was getting boring and let go of the weights. The shout startled Rainolds, causing him to drop his weights as well. With just over 50 minutes of the challenge gone and only two players left, tension gripped the ruins. Joneduardo didn't want to show how exhausted he was, while Cyber ​​focused on how amazing it would be to win the first challenge—a thought that gave her the strength to keep going. When the strain became too much to bear, Joneduardo proposed a deal to Cyber: he would let her win, and she would take him back to the mansion to sleep that night. She agreed, and Joneduardo let go of the weights. *Joneduardo’s Confessional: I would have dropped the weights anyway, even if she hadn't accepted the deal.* Doug then announced: “Congratulations, Cyber! You won the first Main Event. You get to spend another night at the mansion and can take three people with you. Now, let’s reveal how much RP each participant gained or lost.” Everyone grew tense. “In the first Main Event, none of you will lose RP. Everyone will have RP added to their balance. The amount of RP depends on the percentage of added weight you endured during the challenge. Bigbryy was the first to be eliminated; only 6% of the weight was added to her platform, so she receives 6 RP. Cyber ​​was the last one standing. She and Joneduardo lasted the same amount of time and faced the same weight increase, but because she won, Cyber ​​gets a bonus of 5 extra RP. Now, let’s look at the RP standings:” “But don’t worry. As I mentioned earlier, this isn’t the only way to earn RP. However, now isn’t the time to discuss that. Cyber, you must now choose who goes to the mansion with you.” Cyber ​​chose Joneduardo, as she had promised. Citing closeness, she also decided to take Tex and Rainolds. “Cyber, Joneduardo, Tex, and Rainolds—you get to enjoy the mansion’s laser lounge a bit longer. The others will now be taken to the campsite. I’ll see you all tonight for the vote. Also, Bigbryy, Nettles, and Kallie: because you have the lowest RP totals, you will face the Duel. Even though there was a tie with Jordan and Char, the order in which you dropped out of the challenge was the deciding factor.” Doug left without further explanation, leaving the participants to process this new information. *Rainolds’ Confessional:* “A vote? What do you mean? Doug, come back here and explain this to me right now.” The participants were taken to their respective quarters. Upon arriving at the camp, they found two simple wooden cabins and a mess hall built in the same style. There was no pool, no luxury—things were about to get tough. Dawn and Gabs were the first to pick their beds, followed by the others. In the end, Bubba was left without a bed. She looked firmly at the other participants and took it in stride, accepting that she would have to sleep on the floor. *Bubba’s Confessional: “They might take my bed, but I’m going to take them out of this game one by one. They can’t do this to me and get away with it.” Back at the mansion, Joneduardo mentions to the others that the fact there is going to be a vote is weighing on his mind. He points out that being separated from the rest could be a problem; he suggests they agree on a target in case the vote is for something negative, and—if it involves a benefit—vote for one another. Everyone immediately agrees. *Joneduardo’s Confessional: “I can’t just let things play out. You have to shape your own destiny.” As night fell, all the participants gathered once again at the mansion. They weren't quite sure what to expect next. Then, Doug explained it to them. “Welcome to our vote! Staying on the island depends largely on you, but the public can help too. As you already know, the Main Event isn't the only way to earn RP. A public vote will open each round, and the audience will distribute 100 RP—but not all of you will participate in it. The public vote will consist of the top two performers from the round's Main Event—represented this week by Cyber ​​and Joneduardo—the two survivors of the Duel (contested this week by Bigbryy, Nettles, and Kallie), and two players chosen by you via a vote. Now, each of you will vote for three players; the two who receive the most votes will join the other four in the public vote.” The participants were shocked by the revelation. The social aspect would be more important than they had imagined. *Bubba’s Confessional: “I’m going to have to get close to some people if I want to succeed here. This sucks!” “You will now cast your votes in the confessional. Cyber, Joneduardo, Bigbryy, Nettles, and Kallie cannot be voted for, as they are already participating in the challenge—or, in the case of Bigbryy, Nettles, and Kallie, the two who survive the Duel.” Bigbryy → Kimmie, Gabs, and Bubba. Bubba → Tex, Rainolds, and Dawn. Char → Lewis, Kimmie, and Tex. Cyber ​​→ Tex, Rainolds, and Kimmie. Dawn → Tex, Lewis, and Jordan. Gabs → Kimmie, Jordan, and Rainolds. Joneduardo → Jordan, Char, and Lewis. Jordan → Tex, Dawn, and Rainolds. Kallie → Lewis, Rainolds, and Jordan. Kimmie → Gabs, Char, and Tex. Lewis → Dawn, Char, and Tex. Nettles → Rainolds, Dawn, and Gabs. Rainolds → Char, Jordan, and Gabs. Tex → Dawn, Jordan, and Char. With 7 votes, Tex is the first to secure his spot. After a tie between Jordan and Rainolds, the tie-breaker—based on the number of RPs—awards the second spot to Rainolds. After the vote, the participants return to the campsite, leaving only the four mansion residents behind. Lewis expresses surprise at having received four votes. Dawn approaches Gabs, commenting on how close they came to succeeding, and hints that it would be beneficial for them to help each other in the next vote. Back at the mansion, Cyber ​​celebrates the fact that the four of them are competing in the public vote, noting that it will be very advantageous for them. Meanwhile, at the campsite, Kallie is outraged by the privileges those four seem to be enjoying. *Kallie’s Confessional: “But I’m going to win the Duel and take all the RPs from the public vote. Just you wait!” DAY 3: The next morning, Bigbryy, Nettles, and Kallie were directed to the ruins to face the Duel. “Welcome to the season's first Duel! This is where your fate will be decided. Do you have what it takes to stay in the game? Today’s challenge is ‘FALLING TARGETS.’ The event will be split into three rounds. In each round, you will have one minute. During that time, targets will fly in front of you, and you need to hit as many as possible. At the end of the three rounds, the person with the lowest total number of targets hit will lose. With each round, the targets get faster and harder to hit. Good luck!” Round 1: Bigbryy → 14 targets Kallie → 11 targets Nettles → 13 targets Round 2: Bigbryy → 6 targets Kallie → 5 targets Nettles → 5 targets Round 3: Bigbryy → 2 targets Kallie → 4 targets Nettles → 1 target Result: Bigbryy → 22 targets Kallie → 20 targets Nettles → 19 targets “So, Bigbryy and Kallie join Cyber, Joneduardo, Tex, and Rainolds in the public vote for RPs. As for you, Nettles—luckily for you, this isn't an elimination round. You remain in the game, but you need to be extremely careful.” *Kallie’s Confessional: “I’m not going down that easily. Just you wait—the queen of the game is about to spring into action.” *End of the second episode* Emotions are running high on Lost Island. And there’s much more to come. Now it’s up to you to decide who to award RPs to. Participants: BIGBRYY99 Bubba Charlitos Cyberous Maris Gabs Joneduardo Jordan Kimmie Katie Lewis Nettles Rainolds SexyTex