The original Lairo tribe onSurvivor: Island of the Idolsexcelled at one thing losing.
This was evident on the show as the team lost three out of four immunity challenges.
But according to tribe member Elaine Stott, they excelled at something else: strategic dysfunction.
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What were the real alliances percolating on the tribe?
And whats this about Jason playing a fake idol that we never saw?
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Lets start with the original Lairo tribe.
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We heard talk from the women about a womens alliance.
But thenChelsea told methere was also another alliance that involved her, Dean, Aaron, Missy and Elizabeth.
And then your biggest ally at times appeared to be Tom.
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That alliance didnt last long because Aaron and Missy decided to jump ship.
I was a lot closer to Elizabeth than people knew.
and we both were connected with Tom.
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So, for me, Elizabeth and Tom were my core alliance and I trusted them completely.
Thats also whats so fascinating aboutSurvivor.
What is your take?No, I dont think Karishma was bullied.
I think Karishma done the opposite.
Her actions just separated her further from the group instead of pulling her closer.
Youaccepted Boston Rob and Sandras Island of the Idols testwithout even knowing what the test was!
Hell, I get road rage driving my lawn mower!!!
So no, its not a virtue of mine!
But I came onSurvivorto win a million and to get one hell of an experience.
I was like a kid in a candy store I wanted to do it all!
I literally had a mini freak-out.
When it fell out, I really panicked.
I felt like a bumbling teenager on my first date.
Heres the thing: I never trusted Aaron from the jump.
And after the Chelsea vote, I felt the same way about Missy.
From that point on, I didnt trust Missy.
So when I heard that they were throwing me under the bus, I wasnt surprised in the least.
I knew they didnt have my back.
I got nervous when I played the advantage that something could go wrong.
I mean they didnt show it, but Jason actually played a fake idol.
which had me a little concerned.
But I really think if I hadnt have gotten the advantage, I wouldve still been safe.
I also wish we saw more of the relationship between me and Big Tom.
Big Tom is one of the coolest guys, he really does remind me of my dad a lot.
A real down to earth genuine dude.
Hes big, tough, and rough, but at the same time hes got a heart of gold.
Hes up there in age Im worried about him having a heart attack.
Hed nap all the time, I was afraid he was dying over there lol.
They should really release a reel of Lairo those first few days, its guaranteed TV gold!
Listening to those two is freaking hilarious.
The second thing is people actually buying that Im dumb, lol.
I thought for sure that people would see through a lot of that crap, lol.
Like when Lauren said that I wasnt smart enough to play an advantage, that had me rolling.
Listen, I dont blame people for saying things like that because thats literally how I was acting.
I would misspell words, and say things off the wall to get them laughing.
I didnt want to come across as smart because I was worried about being seen as likable and strategic.
No hard feelings though, I love Sandra and Lauren.
So yeah, I was surprised people bought my BS that much.
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