Better Safe Than Sorry

This is the eighth episode of Survivor: Nikumaroro - Amelia's Island

Previously on... Survivor
When the tribes merged, all bets were off when the ten remaining castaways scrambled to try and ensure that they were a member of the majority moving forward.

''Worried about her fractured relationship with Summer, Kristin sought out Brandon's help to try and remain in the game. Frustrated with his two friends' childish mentality, he did his best to play mediator.''

Brandon: I’m nipping this foolishness in the butt, before it goes any further.

Kristin takes a heavy breath, then exhales.

Kristin: He’s right.

Summer: It’s harder for me to just trust you again.

Once things began to calm down and the castaways were enjoying an afternoon at the lagoon with one another, Brandon chose to openly share the fact he was transgender, garnering a mixed reaction.

Joseph (Loudly): (Shaking head) I just don’t agree with it.

Michelle: (Pointing to Joseph) No, no, no, none of what you just said is okay. It’s not okay to disrespect someone like that, then follow with ‘it’s my opinion’.

Meanwhile, Olay picked up on a hidden clue in the print on her new buff, leading her to one of the biggest powers this season.

Olay: (Reading) Congratulations… you’ve found-

Olay pauses as her eyes widen and her jaw drops.

Olay: (Reading) The Veto Amulet!!!

She clenches her fists in victory, quietly shouting, ‘yes, yes, yes!’

''During her search however, the veto amulet wasn't all Olay discovered, when she was able to eavesdrop on a conversation between Brandon, Michelle, and Kristin; learning of Brandon's interest in blindsiding Lachlan, although their plans eventually changed to go after Dante. Once he won immunity, Brandon unknowingly saved himself as the target shifted to his best friend, Michelle.''

Olay (Whispering): He (snaps fingers) immediately threw Lachlan’s name out.

Summer: (Shaking head) Um, uh, nope, I think not. Lets (bleep) that right up on them.

This turned the afternoon before Tribal Council into a mad dash to earn the votes necessary to make either plan come to fruition between Kristin, Brandon, and Michelle; and Lachlan, Summer, and Olay.

That night, Jeff threw a wrench into everyones plans, offering up twenty-five thousand dollars to whichever castaway would volunteer to leave the game that very moment; an offer that was accepted by Joseph.

Jeff Probst: Joseph, the game has spoken.

With one final sigh, Joseph’s eyes follow the snuffer as Jeff puts out his flame.

''But, to everyones shock, that wasn't the end of the night as Jeff carried forward with the vote. In the end, a frustrated Dante was the second person eliminated of the night, left wishing he had accepted the offer moments before.''

Jeff Probst: Dante, the tribe has spoken.

Dante shakes his head, looking off into the distance, unable to watch his fire be put out.

8 are left, who will be voted out next?