Episode 12: ‘Tale of the Torch’ (Dec. 10)

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Tale of the Torch Episode 12: (December 10, 2009) ; "Damage Control" On the next 'Survivor': "The castaways are shocked to discover a twist that will ultimately send two of them home. Fearing that he is next on the chopping block, one castaway gives a shocking performance at Tribal Council."   Predictions Powell's Pick Ratio: 9 / 11  December 9th boot picks    Contestant Speculation Status Dave Ball Monica Padilla Two Immunity Challenges and two Tribal Councils? What does it all mean? It means two more Galu Alliance members are hitting the bricks, that's what it means. Guessing ShamWow figures into the boots, in a big way. In order to reassure her after losing John, Foa gives her two outs: Dave and Monica. There is a slim chance that ShamWow herself might turn on Hanzibal Lecter and…well…we know what happens to people who oppose Lecter. Either way, Foa owns Galu.   Story continues below advertisement Aiga Tribe Contestant Speculation Status Jaison Robinson Becomes a Challenge threat and causes his own alliance to turn on him?   Mick Trimming  Final Three pact with Lecter and Natalie.   Natalie White  Final Three pact with Lecter and Mick. Has a good chance at winning it all based on her performances at the Challenges.   Russell Hantz Still has a Hidden Immunity Idol. Final Three pact with Natalie and Mick.   Brett Clouser The last of the original Galu finishes fifth?   Dave Ball  Probst says he has something to prove. Very intelligent.   Monica Padilla Probably leaves the game before or after Monica does as the pair is targeted because of their friendship. Shannon Waters Turns on her former tribemates and joins the Foa Foa Alliance?

Samoa Jury

Contestant	Reason Booted	Status
John Fincher	Foa Foa thought him to be the most serious Galu threat left in the game.
Laura Morett	Made enemies out of both Lecter and ShamWow.
Kelly Sharbaugh	Substitute for Laura when she won Immunity and Lecter used the Hidden Immunity Idol.
Erik Cardona	His arrogance about "running the show" even angered his own tribe.

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Contestant	Reason Booted	Status
Elizabeth Kim	Not trusted by many in her own tribe.
Russell Swan	Health reasons forced him out of the game.
Ashley Trainer	Flubbed up some challenges and went against Lecter.
Yasmin Giles	Didn't pull her weight at camp.
Ben Browning	Too many disruptive outbursts and a negative personality at camp.
Mike Borassi	Left for health reasons.
Betsy Bolan	She targeted Russell. Didn't make many bonds or alliances.
Melisa Calihan	Seen as weak and targeted Russell.