Who was eliminated in episode 17, “Drop Dead?”
Neither can the competitors!
Honestly, we really needed this twist to spice things up.
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Let’s recap it all!
At the house, everyone’s feeling antsy knowing the final is around the corner.
They all think this may be the last male elimination before the marathon begins.
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Since this is their last chance to get him out, will they come for him?
Devin thinks he’s “infinitely more valuable” than CT, which is just laughable.
If a player falls into the water, they can climb up and have another go.
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But if someone is knocked off while holding a capsule, that capsule is lost.
The team to transfer the most capsules in the shortest amount of time wins.
We love to see a sabotage mission, especially so close to the end!
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and cries before getting knocked into the water with a capsule.
Sapphire is really leaning in to all their own stereotypes!
We don’t even see her get back on the course.
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At the end of the round, CT collects seven all by himself, setting the bar high.
This man is a beast, aChallengegod, an icon!
If only CT was on a team with two other CTs.
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Then Sapphire would be unstoppable.
Logan runs first, using CT’s strategy to hold onto the bombs for extra stability.
He even impresses TJ with how fast he makes it through.
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It’s not a good sign.
Poor Nelly T’s losing streak continues.
And then a bomb sent by Emanuel sends hisChallengegirlfriend Tori right into the water.
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That means they’re keeping Ruby’s losing streak going strong, too.
She’s just repaying the favor, bud.
Amanda immediately bails and jumps into the water without even trying the course, which is ridiculous.
Both Amanda and Nany fail to make it back up the ladder, laughing the whole time.
This is almost half of the team that’s been “dominating” this season?
This late in the season, we shouldn’t be seeing competitors give up in dailies.
That’s early-season BS and I’m really getting tired of seeing this happen.
Finally, Emanuel moves the third capsule, and Devin is knocked into the water carrying a capsule.
Now, it all comes down to time.
Sapphire and Emerald both transferred seven capsules … but thanks to Uncle CT, Sapphire was faster!
I can’t handle watching Emerald win anything anymore.
Tori tells Kyle to “win with a little grace, you s—head.”
Considering the team’s obnoxious celebrating all season long, it’s rich coming from a former Emerald player.
Knowing he’s seen as the weakest guy, physically, left in the game, he’s stressing.
That night, everyone gets treated to a nice dinner next to a gorgeous harbor.
Amanda smiles as she jokes, “Not my challenge, sorry.”
At least he stays quiet!
I’ve got to say, why is Nany even still here at this point?!
At least Amanda won an elimination.
Nany has done nothing all season.
On Ruby, Nelson and Logan are worried about being targeted by Sapphire.
They promise each other to stay true to Ruby, which severely limits their options.
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Devin tries to play both friend and intimidating foe in one fell swoop.
But Nelson says that if Sapphire votes him in, he’ll probably go for Devin.
Emanuel asks not to be voted in, but doesn’t elaborate.
Emy begs him to say more, but he just … stares at them.
But Logan’s also on the table, and neither guy is speaking up to defend themselves!
Watching both rookie guys fail to defend themselves here was super lame!
And CT’s expression of disbelief while Devin’s talking about his skills is absolutely hilarious.
Not surprising and not exciting, but here we are.
Time to test out the last rookies' skills in an elimination,finally.
Elimination challenge:Rocket Run.
But as Devin points out, this isn’t about speed, since 15 seconds is a long time.
It’s a marathon of who can last longer.
Can his legendary endurance keep this up?
Round after round after round goes by, and Logan starts to feel his knee injury acting up.
It goes on for so long that TJ decides to bring each round down to 10 seconds.
Endurance is out the window now they’ve got to speed things up!
Finally, Logan trips hard and lands flat on his back.
The vets know that means somethingbig.
As in … the start of the finale?
There are 10 players left.
Let’s see some purge action!
Is there anything he can’t do?
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