Survivor "Ying Yang" Tribe Crowns New Hidden Idol Royalty

Survivor usually tends to get predictable around this point in the game but if tonight's episode is any prediction towards the future of the show, we are in for one hell of a finale. The morning following Tribal Council, both tribes were wanting the merge as the Heroes just wanted something different while the Villains, well Russell, wanted to start playing with different people. With the first sign of Tree mail, all got their wish. As the Villains packed up their camp and headed towards their new home, the Heroes waited anxiously to see if their plan worked to oust Parvati. Before leaving, Russel, Parvati and Danielle decided their story on why Parvati was still there. They planned to say that Parvati used an idol as well and that's why both Russell and her are still there. It's somewhat smart but stupid at the same time considering many would have their doubts.

As the Villains walked into the Hero beach all were shocked to see Parvati. Oddly enough though, JT immediately thought that she had used an idol and that's why she's still there. Russell didn't even have to play along! As their feast began many began talking amongst themselves while Parvati felt like an outsider. People weren't talking to her and that's something new. She knew at that instant that she was probably getting votes if she didn't win the idol, but Danielle talked some sense into her reminding her about the hidden idol she has. Oh that idol and it's power.

Over on the other end we had Sandra screwing up things, thank God, for Russell. She told Rupert that Russell was running the show, that she is on the outs and that the women are NOT aligned. Thankfully Rupert believed his old ally, but JT didn't. Everyone called Rupert crazy for not believing that Russell was on their side. The Heroes tribe sure aren't known for their smarts, so I'm not surprised but seriously. JT needs to just get off his "southern boy" high horse and realize that he's being played. Seriously, people are stupid on the Heroes.

While JT kept talking about how amazing his plan was to have Russell swap to their side, the others headed off to the first individual Immunity Challenge where JT's dreams were shattered. Well they started to be. The challenge was to hold on to a pole as long as you could, last in would win. Colby and Sandra were out first followed by Rupert, Amanda and Russell. JT dropped out a little bit after even though it seemed like he just quit. That left Candace as the last Hero in but that didn't last long considering she dropped out to give either Danielle or Parvati the immunity. Now Candace is the smartest on the tribe and if she does that, they're really doomed in the brain. Although Parvati wanted to win, Danielle told her the opposite, since she has the other idol, so Parvati dropped out giving Danielle the win. A somewhat smart move but also a very revealing one.

Back at camp things got clearer for the Heroes as JT FINALLY realized that he was being played as Parvati dropped out too easily, knowing she was getting votes. That forced the Heroes to swap their votes and they decided to vote out Jerri. Russell and his female bandits still believed that Parvati was going so out came his idol and once again it fell into Parvati's hands. Now seriously.... Parvati has TWO idols. One that Russell gave her and the other she found herself. Only one other person can say they held two idols and it cost him, James, the game. Parvati however isn't a stupid loudmouth who bullies people, so she played it wisely. After talking to her old pal Amanda, Parvati knew that she was lying about voting her out and off they went to Tribal Council with Parvati having to make a very, very risky yet powerful decision.

Tribal Council was once again about bananas and the fact that people eat them before Rupert can have a ripe one. Seriously, it's an All Star season and we're complaining about bananas? Come on. There was also some talk about the two tribes not talking to each other, Russell playing it up that he's "against the Villains" and some awesome commentary from Courtney as we got to hear her whispers to Coach. Nice. Then came the vote, which I expected to be preceded by Parvati using one of her two idols. No.... it went completely differently and much more awesomely. Parvati handed Sandra the idol, which was shocking but didn't change much. BUT THEN she gave JERRI the other idol!!!! WHAT?!?!?!?!? Yes, yes, yes she did. Parvati gave out both her idols and made sure that the two people who would get votes were safe. A smart move and finally one she didn't make by flirting. She even shocked Russell and I must say, that is very hard to do. It was nice seeing the Heroes think they had it, then the second idol came out and BOOM they were demoralized. JT deserves all the votes he got and going out the way he did. He played a very stupid game and he was basically sent home thanks to the idol he found and gave to Russell. Who then in turn was shocked by the idol he gave to Parvati. Now that is classic TV and only brought to you by Survivor Heroes vs Villains.