Where the Foa was Galu on Survivor Samoa?

Is it just me or is Shambo the only member of Galu who the editors really care about? Ok ok, so they were shown on the challenge and a bit after, but nowhere else. Hopefully that changes, them losing wouldn't be a bad thing just as long as Shambo stays! The night began following Betsy's vote off and Russell being Russell. He's planting "seeds" of doubt, Russell seeds. First one sprouted in Ben as Russell told him that Ashley wanted him gone last round. Of course it was true, but she wasn't the only one. That would lead to several issues to follow as the seed grew into an ugly Ben flower.

Galu had some drama as well..... lack of work drama. It was funny to watch Shambo watch Kelly, Monica, Eric and Brett do yoga. They aren't the first to do so, but come on this isn't the Big Brother house. As Shambo wacked a piece of wood the pilates crew continued their motions. She wasn't too happy and I wouldn't be either, considering the "90210" crew could care less about survivor it seems. Before we could get to the reward challenge it was more time at Foa Foa. Sigh. The issues with Ben are growing as he confronted Ashley for wanting him gone and it "wasn't Russell" who told him. Seriously how could she not realize it WAS Russell if Ben said it was someone, but him. The tribe is stupid, but luckily they got smart by the end of the night.

The reward/immunity challenge was half physical and half mental. Six from each tribe competed, two in the water to battle and two to swim out and grab a puzzle piece. Once the four boxes were back they then had to build a tower with four different colors on all sides. Galu had the lead the entire time thanks to both Kelly (who?) and Russell who battled off their respective opponents. Ashley and Ben, on the other hand, didn't do as well since getting splashed in the face was worse than being slammed and dunked underwater. With the win Russell chose comfort over camping supplies to please the women. The guys didn't like that idea but oh well, maybe they'll boot out Russell and elect Shambo as the new leader!

One GOOD thing about Galu winning was Shambo got to take the visit to the Foa Foa tribe, making them somewhat bearable now. She bonded with them, taught them a few new tricks and stuck her head up the same hole Russell found the idol. Too bad she didn't get a chance to get it because then I'd love her even more. Foa Foa's ladies began talking, for once, and Natalie/Ashley decided to help Jaison in getting Ben out. I mean if Jaison is going to "quit" then they might as well vote Ben out to keep Jaison right? There goes Jaison's plan to not lie... he wasn't gonna quit and we all know that. The drama continued as Russell finally didn't his way. He wanted Ben to stay so the target was off of him, Ashley was his target. Jaison kind of screwed that over though, showing who really has the power thanks to his Tribal Council rant.

This Tribal Council really saved the episode, which was lacking any real drama. The entire council focused on Ben and Jaison arguing about who was right and who really was the racist. The whole fight started from last episode's racist comments from Ben, made against Yasmin. Where was she this time around anyway? We did get a chance to hear Natalie talk, for once, since she was sitting in between the two guys. She was scared of getting hit, that's about all she said. In the end Jaison's complaints helped get Ben out of the game as the girls rallied around him, forcing Russell to rally around them. Next time around it seems we FINALLY get some good stuff out of Galu as Eric takes a header while Jaison becomes the new hero, and complainer over at Foa Foa. Let's hope we get some better times next time because tonight was kind of.... not all that great.