Gabon may just go down in history as the Survivor season which broke all assumptions and left the audience constantly wonder, just what is next?

All Survivor cast members, as well as a vast majority of viewers, including myself, assumed that tonight’s episode would bring with it a merge. Once again, we were wrong. Instead, after being brought together for the typical merge feast the group was asked to randomly pick numbers from a bag and form new teams by odds and evens. This lead to the strengthening of possibly one of the worst Survivor teams in history, Fang.

After first receiving their individual tree mail notices, both Fang and Kota decided to keep their previous alliances with each other, no matter what should happen at the dinner. As luck would have it they were split 3 to 2 into each team with a trusted bond naturally set in place. Thus putting Matty in a dangerous position (Marcus’ only Fang threat), and giving a large dose of power to Suzie, Kota 6’s wild card member.

With the strength and determination that only a personal trainer can have, Matty beat out Bob by only a matter of seconds to secure his new Fang team immunity. Scurrying to save both her own skin as well as Kenny’s, Crystal set to reasoning with Suzie that there was no way the original Kota 6 would take her to the top with them (and rightfully so). Thus, in a move to shift the power in her general direction, Suzie broke her alliance with Marcus and sent him packing. (He will later return as the first member of the jury… my apologies J.S.)

Personally, I feel that this strategic move can only buy time, not a spot in the top three. With no more than each other there’s no way the weak members Kenny, Crystal and Suzie will survive for much longer once the merge occurs, especially not after having burned a bridge with Sugar.

As for my future prediction, I could see Matty taking up with Marcus left off. He’s physically and mentally strong, personable as well as loyal. Yet he’s been struggling long enough to do what he has to do to make it to the top. Not a bad recipe for success if you ask me.