Lost Island - Episode 8: Double Blow

Previously on Lost Island: The contestants decided to use the campfire to tell scary stories, though not everyone seemed brave enough for it. For the Main Event, the contestants were puzzled when taken to the beach instead of the ruins, but they calmed down upon learning that the challenge simply required more space. During the challenge, they had to collect chests along the coastline and accumulate RPs; Char and Rainolds performed the best. After the challenge ended, Bubba, Cyber, and Lewis had the fewest RPs and had to face off in the Duel. Later that afternoon, they were taken by surprise when all three were brought to the ruins to compete in the Duel. The people at the camp are tense, unsure why Bubba and Cyber ​​were taken away by production without warning. Jordan speculates that it might be an elimination or involve some kind of advantage. Joneduardo, however, suggests it could simply be training for the challenge they face tomorrow—perhaps involving equipment they need to familiarize themselves with beforehand. Back at the mansion, speculation is also running wild regarding why Lewis was taken away. Char, for one, just wants her friend to return soon. Tensions at the camp ease when Cyber ​​and Bubba return. Everyone crowds around them, eager to know the reason. They explain that the Duel took place and Lewis was eliminated. The news leaves Dawn shaken, and she begins to cry. *Dawn’s Confessional: “Lewis had a rebellious and reserved side, but he was the person I identified with most here. Of course I’m going to miss him.” Back at the mansion, Char grows increasingly tense as time passes and Lewis fails to return. Rainolds tries to calm him down, saying it’s likely nothing serious and that Lewis should be back soon. At the camp, once the shock of the elimination has worn off, Joneduardo begins speculating about why the elimination happened earlier than expected. Hearing him discuss this with Jordan, Dawn can’t hold back; she remarks that the guy thinks only about the game and that it doesn't even seem like he had a good relationship with Lewis. Before he can retort, Cyber ​​holds him back, telling him she’s just a bit shaken up and it’s best to let it slide. *Joneduardo’s Confessional:* “I like Lewis. But this is a game. I can’t act as if he’s dead. He was just eliminated, and the game goes on.” Late in the afternoon, Kimmie managed to calm Dawn down a bit and get her to lie down and rest. Cyber ​​talks to Gabs, noting how heavily the elimination weighed on Dawn and how damaging it could be for her. When night falls, the campers are taken to the mansion—following the usual voting schedule—which gives them a renewed sense of security. Upon arrival, Char asks if anyone knows anything, mentioning that Lewis had been taken away that morning and hadn't returned. People then tell him that Lewis was eliminated in the Duel, which leaves him somewhat shaken as well. *Cyber’s Confessional: “Okay! Lewis was more well-liked than I realized. I’m not sure if anyone would be this upset if *I* had been the one eliminated.” “Good evening, competitors! Welcome to another vote. Earlier today, Bubba, Cyber, and Lewis faced off in the Duel, and as you know, Lewis was eliminated. That means Bubba and Cyber ​​join Char and Rainolds in the public vote. Our vote now will determine the other two joining them, as you’re well aware. But this time, things will be different.” The fact that yet another thing was different that day caught the contestants off guard once again. *Kimmie’s Confessional:* “Okay! Can we get this game back to normal, please?” “Today, as usual, you will vote for three competitors. But with a twist: the three most-voted competitors will face off in a new Duel tomorrow. The loser leaves the competition, and the two survivors join Char, Rainolds, Cyber, and Bubba in the voting pool—though, obviously, those four cannot be voted for. That’s right: you are voting to set up a Duel. It’s a good moment to try to eliminate opponents, but if it backfires, the person you target could gain a significant lead in RP points. Good luck to everyone!” The limited time to devise a strategy left everyone a bit dazed, but the voting proceeded as follows: Bigbryy → Jordan, Joneduardo, and Dawn. Bubba → Kimmie, Gabs, and Joneduardo. Char → Bigbryy, Gabs, and Nettles. Cyber ​​→ Nettles, Jordan, and Gabs. Dawn → Joneduardo, Gabs, and Kimmie. Gabs → Dawn, Jordan, and Nettles. Joneduardo → Dawn, Nettles, and Kimmie. Jordan → Kimmie, Bigbryy, and Nettles. Kimmie → Jordan, Nettles, and Dawn. Nettles → Joneduardo, Kimmie, and Jordan. Rainolds → Kimmie, Joneduardo, and Gabs. “With six votes, Kimmie and Nettles received the most votes and are guaranteed a spot in tomorrow’s Duel. With five votes, there is a tie between Gabs, Joneduardo, and Jordan. Following our tie-breaking criterion—total RP points—Gabs will also face tomorrow’s Duel.” *Gabs' Confessional: "It was to be expected. People here always give me dirty looks." The participants return to the camp. Kimmie, Gabs, and Dawn are visibly upset by how the day unfolded. Bigbryy tries to talk to Kimmie, but she tells him she has been ignored by him for days; she says this is her moment and she wants to be left in peace. Back at the mansion, Nettles remarks that the mansion residents always become targets at the camp—which is why he was nominated for the Duel—and notes that this is somewhat worrying. Char says he still hasn't fully processed the fact that Lewis was eliminated and he didn't even get to say goodbye. It is a tense night, and the participants are struggling with insomnia. Dawn is still shaken by Lewis's elimination. Gabs goes off to a corner to reflect on the day's events. Joneduardo comes over to comfort her; he embraces her, and she rests against his chest for a long while. DAY 9 Day breaks, but the tension from the previous night lingers in the air. No one slept well, except for Bubba. Before much can be discussed, the jeeps arrive to take Gabs, Kimmie, and Nettles to the ruins. “Good morning, Competitors! Welcome to the Duel. Your challenge today is ‘SPEAR OF VESPERA.’ It will require precision and a bit of luck. Before you lie 15 covered targets, arranged at different positions, heights, and distances. In each round, you must throw a wooden spear and try to hit a target. Each target bears the photo of one of you. If you hit a target, we will reveal whose target it was. If you miss, you lose your turn. The first person to have 5 of their targets hit will leave the competition.” Round 1: Gabs → Hit 1 of Kimmie’s targets. Kimmie: 1/5. Kimmie → Missed all targets. Nettles → Hit 1 of Kimmie’s targets. Kimmie: 2/5. Round 2: Gabs → Hit 1 of Gabs’s targets. Gabs: 1/5. Kimmie → Hit 1 of Kimmie’s targets. Kimmie: 3/5. Nettles → Missed all targets. Round 3: Gabs → Missed all targets. Kimmie → Hit 1 of Nettles’s targets. Nettles: 1/5. Nettles → Hit 1 of Nettles’s targets. Nettles: 2/5. Round 4: Gabs → Hit 1 of Gabs’s targets. Gabs: 2/5. Kimmie → Missed all targets. Nettles → Hit 1 of Nettles’s targets. Nettles: 3/5. Round 5: Gabs → Hit 1 of Gabs's targets. Gabs: 3/5. Kimmie → Did not hit any targets. Nettles → Hit 1 of Gabs's targets. Gabs: 4/5. Round 6: Gabs → Did not hit any targets. Kimmie → Hit 1 of Nettles's targets. Nettles: 4/5. Nettles → Hit 1 of Nettles's targets. Nettles: 5/5. “With that, Nettles, unfortunately, you must leave the island immediately.” Nettles says goodbye to the girls. She thanks the production team for the opportunity and leaves the island. *End of Episode 8* Now it’s up to you to decide who to award RPs to. Participants: BIGBRYY99 Bubba Rio Cyberous Maris Gabs Joneduardo Jordan Kimmie Rainolds ✘ Nettles - 11th ✘ Lewis - 12th ✘ SexyTex - 13th ✘ Katie - 14th