Lost Island - Episode 5: Lake of Love

Previously on Lost Island: A clear divide emerged between the participants at the campsite and those who were able to move into the mansion. Strategies were devised based on this situation, and the vote left some people frustrated. In the Duel, participants had to cross a bamboo beam, and the last person to complete the task would be eliminated. Jordan was the first to succeed. Gabs and Kallie, however, failed to complete the challenge, requiring an assessment to determine which of the two had made it the furthest. Consequently, Gabs secured her safety, while Kallie had to bid farewell to the island. DAY 5: The mansion participants return to camp right after the three Duel competitors head to the ruins. Nettles and Dawn are speculating about the challenge when Lewis arrives to greet his friend. Dawn rushes over to ask Lewis about his night at the mansion, leaving Nettles feeling a bit frustrated at being sidelined. *Nettles’ Confessional: “Nobody likes being left talking to themselves. I think Lewis should have better manners and wait for others to finish talking.” Rainolds notices Joneduardo standing somewhat apart and goes over to him. He asks if everything is okay, and Joneduardo says he’s just worried about Gabs and Jordan in the Duel. Rainolds tells him it will work out and says he’s rooting for them to come back. *Joneduardo’s Confessional: “After doing well in the challenges and receiving a huge gift from the audience, it’s no wonder people are looking at me a bit sideways. I can’t afford to lose a major ally like that in the game; Jordan and Gabs need to come back.” Gabs and Jordan return from the Duel, and Joneduardo rushes over to greet them. They explain how the challenge went, and people immediately notice that Jordan has a few scratches and his favorite England national team jersey is torn and stained with blood. Gabs explains that she and Kallie failed to complete the challenge, but that she managed to go further, which determined the competition's outcome. After lunch, Bigbryy is by the lake, watching the natural surroundings. That’s when Kimmie approaches. There is no one else around, but if there were, they would certainly notice Bigbryy’s visible discomfort. Kimmie remarks that this is the first time they’ve managed to be alone since the game began and that Bigbryy is very good at dodging such moments. Bigbryy claims he isn't dodging anything, but Kimmie counters that he always does. Just then, Rainolds arrives, and the conversation shifts. *Rainolds’ Confessional: “I don’t know if I interrupted anything, but the tension there when I arrived was thick enough to cut with a knife.” Taking advantage of the sunny afternoon, the participants decide to go for a swim in the lake. Bubba and Nettles, who had been chatting for a while, then share the game's first kiss. Everyone is surprised, as no one saw it coming; if there had been a wager, everyone would have bet that Gabs and Joneduardo would be the ones to do it. *Bubba’s Confessional: “I was bored, and he’s cute. So, there you go.” That night, the contestants gathered once again around the campfire for the announcement of the public vote results. “Good evening, competitors! Especially Char, Rainolds, Lewis, Nettles, Jordan, and Gabs. I have the results of the public vote here. The public decided to distribute their RPs among you as follows:” Char → +8 RP Gabs → +42 RP Jordan → +17 RP Lewis → +8 RP Nettles → +8 RP Rainolds → +17 RP The contestants returned to camp, but sleep eluded them. Everyone had a lot to discuss after the vote. Nettles noticed that Gabs had received a significant number of RPs, whereas Jordan hadn't received enough to climb out of last place, meaning he would need to push himself hard in the next day's challenge. Jordan had realized this too, and it left him feeling uneasy. He confided in Tex that the game wasn't going to be easy for him and that he would likely have to face another Duel, given how far behind the others he was in RPs. *Tex’s Confessional: “I really like Jordan and I don’t want him to leave. But what I’ve noticed is that the public likely already has its favorites, and as long as they’re in the running, there won’t be many RPs left for the others.” DAY 6: In the morning, the participants prepare for the Main Event. Everyone eats a hearty meal to build up stamina for what lies ahead. When the time for the Main Event arrives, the participants are taken to the ruins to kick off the competition. “Good morning, competitors! Welcome to our Main Event. This is where we begin to shape the week’s gameplay. Your challenge today is quite simple. Today, you will compete in the ‘Ring of Fire.’ Each of you will receive 10 rings and must throw them from the platform to hit the pins positioned in front of you. Each pin carries a score ranging from -10 to +10; at the end, your total score will be calculated and either added to your RP total or subtracted if you don't perform well. Rings that fail to hit any pin will be discarded. Good luck to everyone!” The competition begins, and one by one, the players roll their pins. Some face more difficulty than others, but at the end of the challenge, the results are as follows: Bigbryy → +10, +10, +2, -4, -3, +3, -10, 0, +7, +1. Total: +16 RP. Bubba → -8, -5, -8, -1, +5, +4, -8, -1, -7, -4. Total: -33 RP. Cyber ​​→ -1, -7, +8, -10, +9, +5, +1, -8, -3, +3. Total: -3 RP. Char → -8, +8, +2, +6, +10, -9, -4, -8, +4, -5. Total: -4 RP. Dawn → +9, -2, +5, -10, -3, +8, +2, -4, +3, +8. Total: +16 RP. Gabs → -3, -8, -9, -9, +2, -1, +10, -10, +9, -4. Total: -23 RP. Joneduardo → -8, 0, +6, +2, +4, -5, +2, -8, 0, -1. Total: -8 RP. Jordan → +7, +8, -10, +4, -2, +10, -9, +4, +9, +4. Total: +25 RP Kimmie → +2, 0, -3, -10, +7, 0, 0, +9, 0, +3. Total: +8 RP. Lewis → -6, +5, 0, -4, -1, -5, -4, 0, 0, -2. Total: -17 RP. Nettles → +6, +8, +3, +8, -4, -9, +4, +2, 0, +9. Total: +27 RP. Rainolds → +4, -1, -10, +9, -6, -9, 0, +3, +3, +8. Total: +1 RP. Tex → -6, 0, +5, -10, -9, +1, -1, -6, +8, +4. Total: -14 RP. “Congratulations, Nettles! You performed the best in the Main Event and will spend the night at the mansion. You also have a guaranteed spot in the public vote, alongside Jordan, who placed second in the challenge. Nettles, you must now choose the three people who will spend the night at the mansion with you.” Nettles then chooses to take Rainolds, Bigbryy, and Dawn. Next, the participants are shown the overall RP scoreboard and discover that Jordan, Tex, and Bubba will face off in the Duel. *End of the fifth episode* Participants: BIGBRYY99 Bubba Charlitos Cyberous Maris Gabs Joneduardo Jordan Kimmie Lewis Nettles Rainolds SexyTex ✘ Katie - 14th