The stage is officially set for a final Tribal Council showdown of epic proportions! Sure, it feels copacetic in that new era-sorta way, but I thought the jury’s questions were thought-provoking, eliciting great responses from all three finalists.
From the jump, Sophi discusses saving herself after being on a disaster tribe, while Savannah talks about being the “muscle” of her alliance. Sage gets the chance to reveal her Army/military background, which seems to sufficiently shock the jury and her fellow finalists.
Jawan asks the women about their “whys,” and whether their “why” should factor into his decision. Savannah explains why now is the time she’s chosen to be selfish and play the game for herself, including her past and future self. Sophi talks about putting off college to be her grandmother’s full-time caregiver, and her family’s immigrant heritage, while Sage says her whys are a late friend and her boyfriend of 10 years.
The question that really made my eyes go big, however, was Kristina’s. In a ploy to throw shade on Savannah’s social game, she asks Sav to name one partner or family member of each member of the jury. The best part: Kristina knows damn well Savannah is gonna fail that task! “I don’t think I can do that,” Savannah replies. “I would like for you to try, please,” says Kristina with a smile. Savage! Listen, it may not be Brenda demanding that Dawn take out her false teeth — that was ice cold! — but knowing the history of Kristina and Savannah’s relationship throughout the game, this still felt devilish, despite Kristina asking so politely.
Alas, Sophi does a great job appealing to those with families and explaining her post-disaster tribe pivots; Savannah expresses the moves she had to make in order to go from being on the bottom to battling Sophie to making it to the Final 3; and Sage takes everyone through her most strategic moves, despite losing her No. 1 ally in a blindside and being forced to take out Steven.
But at the end, there can be only one winner. After Jeff tallies the very final votes of the season, Savannah wins the game with five votes to her name. Sophi finishes in second.
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