S43.E12: Telenovela LIVE CHAT

[Whimsy]

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The remaining 6 castaways must get the ball rolling to win the reward challenge and earn a sweet treat. Also, castaways need to hang in there during the immunity challenge to secure their spot in the final 5.

Original airdate 12/7/22

This is your LIVE CHAT thread

[Lantern7]

Watching this before the TAR finale. Will I regret not watching The Challenge “live”? Probably!

[vb68]

Owen is after Karla.

[Straycat80]

Owen stirring the pot between Karla and Cassidy. 

[LadyChatts]

So according to Owen, Karla was still going to vote for Cassidy until Sami's blow up.  Owen wants to continue driving a wedge between them, but I'm curious if Karla truly was out of the loop or not.  

Karla isn't very convincing to Cassidy and gets defensive.  Now she brings the tears (or tries to).  She also might be surprised that other people know about her idol.

Edited December 8, 2022 by LadyChatts

[vb68]

So Cassidy asks Karla if she was coming for her.

yeah expect a truthful answer there.

[iMonrey]

Is it my TV or are everyone's faces REALLY red??

[dizzyd]

Lol I was just thinking give Karla an Emmy and then she says it.

[LadyChatts]

Wait, did Karla just say she deserved an Emmy after that performance?  Try a Razzie.

[vb68]

And Jesse wants the pay per view match between Cassidy and Karla.

[Lantern7]

Just now, LadyChatts said:

Wait, did Karla just say she deserved an Emmy after that performance?  Try a Razzie.

She did this on a reality show. Emmys people don’t give a shit either way,

Janky Reward Challenge! It looks fun, though.

[Pepper the Cat]

I do not like blindfolded challenges. So scary

[LadyChatts]

When did this "sanctuary" become a thing?  I know it's been mentioned previously this season, but was it in a previous season?  Remember when Probst used to say "you'll be taken by helicopter to some better part of the island that we have a set built on so you feel like your at a 2 star resort?"

[Lady Calypso]

So, Owen is leading Cody and Karla. Darn, I wanted Karla with Cassidy.

[Straycat80]

Another difficult challenge but it looks fun-ish. What happened to the contestants eating weird, gross things? Those were the days. 

[vb68]

I forgot all about Gabler until Jeff just said his name.

[LadyChatts]

2 minutes ago, vb68 said:

And Jesse wants the pay per view match between Cassidy and Karla.

Pre-merge, I probably would have bet on Karla.  But I think Cassidy's a little spit fire, and I don't think Karla takes getting confronted very well.  Her stock probably fell the most for me since the merge.  I think she'd crumble before too long.

[Lady Calypso]

A blindfolded challenge is easier with less people to yell at/over.

[iMonrey]

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When did this "sanctuary" become a thing?

It always makes me think of Logan's Run.

This challenge is boring. It's just a lot of chaotic shouting with Jeff blathering nonstop.

[Lamb18]

There was an overhead shot of the balls and their shadows. The shadows were so distinct, it looked like there were four balls--a red, a blue and 2 black.

[LadyChatts]

1 minute ago, Lady Calypso said:

So, Owen is leading Cody and Karla. Darn, I wanted Karla with Cassidy.

This is when I wonder how "random" these drawings really are.  Separating Karla and Cassidy, who clearly are going to pitted against each other this episode, obviously makes for better TV and better from a strategic point to continue driving the divide (whether it goes anywhere or not we'll see).

[Lantern7]

Is it bad of me to wonder if Noelle would’ve been strapped inside the ball in three places rather then four if she was playing?

Edited December 8, 2022 by Lantern7

[DEL901]

Relief!   Too darned close.  

[LadyChatts]

Owen, Cody, and Karla win.  Let's see if Owen continues his divide and conquer crusade against the women.

[vb68]

Yay Owen!

[Lady Calypso]

Very close win but blue pulls it out.

[iMonrey]

I honestly didn't care who won Reward. Pastries and tea? What does this accomplish at this point in the game? It's just pointless busy work to fill time.

[Straycat80]

I’ll bet they talk about getting Cassidy out. 

[MerBearHou]

Owen’s very specific instructions impressed me every bit of this challenge.  

[dizzyd]

Impressive guidance by Owen and pretty close comeback by Cassie. 

[vb68]

1 minute ago, iMonrey said:

I honestly didn't care who won Reward. Pastries and tea? What does this accomplish at this point in the game? It's just pointless busy work to fill time.

Remember when they use to give away a car at final Five?

[KaveDweller]

If we've been watching Cody with no caffeine and sugar I am scared to see what he is like with it.

[Lantern7]

1 minute ago, vb68 said:

Remember when they use to give away a car at final Five?

Cut to Yau Man sadly nodding.

[vb68]

Karla is really impressed that she can fake cry.

[DEL901]

Dumb lie, Karla.  Sone know about the beads because she isn’t the only one.  Cody is masterfully playing Owen.

[LadyChatts]

Karla tells the guys she feels like she has a big target on her back and that's a threat.  She does believe that everyone thinks she might have an idol, so she's going to try and convince Owen and Cody she doesn't.  

So Cody and Owen actually believe she doesn't?  I didn't think they would buy that.  Unless they are playing each other right now.  

Edited December 8, 2022 by LadyChatts

[dizzyd]

Wow, if Karla can fool Cody, just give her the win! Pretty cool division of the 3, 1 from each tribe on each trio. 

[Lamb18]

I'm liking Karla less now.

[Straycat80]

Does anybody know Karla has an idol? If not, I respect her for not blabbing it to anyone.

[Lady Calypso]

And Cassidy reveals Karla's idol. 

[LadyChatts]

So Cassidy squealed to Jesse and Gabler that Karla does have an idol.  They don't want to target Cody because of the idol, which makes zero sense.  He can still use it at the final 5, why not get it out of play at the very least?  Back in the day they use to purposely target people with idols to get them flushed and out of play.

I'm just over these people.  I don't really dislike anyone, but none of them excite me and the game play stinks.  

Edited December 8, 2022 by LadyChatts

[Pepper the Cat]

Sugar rush

[iMonrey]

I feel like we're just waiting to see whether Karla or Cassidy are going home this week. Nobody else seems to be a target. Which is both boring and stupid.

[Lantern7]

“I’m looking to make final 3. I ain't winning. I’m gonna be a plus-one. Maybe I’ll break a tie.”

Just once, I’d like to see someone say that.

[MerBearHou]

All of this big talk from Cody makes me think he is voted out.  The editors love to do that.  I hope it’s Karla though.

[Lamb18]

As usual the women are expendable. 

And of course Karla was supposed to tell Cody she has an idol.

[DEL901]

It is the perfect time for Jesse to turn on Cody, especially if he can be holding it when Cody leaves.  

1 minute ago, Lamb18 said:

As usual the women are expendable. 

And of course Karla was supposed to tell Cody she has an idol.

Of course she was…she’s a woman. She is supposed to play a selfless game.  

[iMonrey]

Good grief, another obstacle course challenge.

[Lantern7]

Oh, snap, they brought in an ominous-sounding chorus!

[vb68]

3 minutes ago, LadyChatts said:

They don't want to target Cody because of the idol, which makes zero sense.

I haven't understood why he hasn't been a target at all before now. Jesse either. It's rather frustrating.