Eventually, Christie swindled her way into staying, and Sis went home.

The start of this episode flashes back to show us how that all happened.

In essence, Christie went begging to Michie and Holly and promised to do whatever they wanted.

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She said shed be a pawn to go after Nick, and honorably take fourth or fifth place.

I dont know if Im fully buying her loyalty I mean, who doesnt want to win the game?

but the gamble pays off.

She also secures Cliff and Nicole by promising never to target them, essentially laying out a Final Four.

Worried about whats coming during Prank Week, Holly is thinking about how she can confirm Nick goes home.

So, she wants to use Christie as a pawn, just like she said she would.

When approached with that idea though, Christie immediately balks.

Its remarkable, really, just how silly these people can be.

Perhaps changing your mind at the last minute and altering a months worth of plans isnt a great idea?

nominations, secretly nominating someone.

Its a ton of power, and it rightly scares Holly and Michie.