Nomination Roulette Season 1: In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Introductory Statement

This is the episode synopsis for Nomination Roulette Season 1! Each episode of the season will be receiving an in-depth synopsis, which will include confessionals. Confessionals are private moments when the contestant will tell the camera information, such as their thoughts on things or even strategy. In short, these are noted as CC or "Confessional Cam" in the synopsis. Their location in the synopsis is based off the edit on the episode.

Episode 1

Episode 1
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	Contestant Introductions happen!
	Everybody is standing in the backyard, blindfolded. They are then told to take off their blindfolds. They notice the buffet and drinks in the backyard. They are quick to introduce themselves to eachother while they dig in. Naomi CCs that she is smart enough to not trust a single person in this place and, that, while they may enjoy themselves now, shit is bound to go down soon. Jerome, Karson, and Dontae are talking. Dontae CCs that he has no idea what to expect, which makes this all the more exciting. Karson tells them that he expects a major mood whiplash. Dontae agrees. Jerome says that he'll probably be fine with whatever they pull as long as he is drunk. Karson and Dontae laugh. Soon, everybody is allowed inside of the facility. Naomi notices a jungle-esque looking place on the other side of a glass wall and comments on the "view". The host tells all of them to enjoy the facility and to not worry about what is on the other side of the glass. Naomi comments on how that sounded ominous. Arica and Ellaniese find the first bedroom. Arica wonders how long it'll be until they all start fighting. Ellaniese says 12 hours. Arica tells Ellaniese that she hopes that they don't get caught in the middle of any drama. Rosetta enters with 5 glasses of wine and downs all of them in one go. Rosetta CCs that alcohol does nothing to her so she likes to drink as much as possible and see how people react. Ellaniese mentions how impressive that is. Rosetta CCs that she isn't a party girl, despite the trick. Scott, Leo, Terry, Marie, Monica, and Karson are in the living room. Scott says that he is a fifth grade teacher and a coach to the elementary school's soccer team on the side. He's always dreamed of having kids and raising them. Marie comments on how sweet that is. Terry asks about Marie's art and how she became an artist. Marie says that her mother inspired her. She CCs that, while she is an artist on the side, her real occupation is a pharmacist but she feels like people will use that against her. Monica says that she really loves nature and hiking. Karson CCs that he is looking around and seeing pawns, especially Marie and Monica. During supper, which Chef Dontae makes, Tonya is talking to Ellaniese about fashion. As she leaves for a moment, Arica comes in and sits down to talk to Ellaniese about video games. Tonya notices Arica in "her seat" and tells Arica to move and that it was very rude of her to sit in her seat. Arica says that she saw her leaving her seat AND the room. Tonya CCs that Arica is a very entitled person. Tonya tells Arica that she has disrespected her and should get out of her seat right now. Arica CCs that Tonya left the room so she only assumed she wasn't going to come back and sit in that exact spot or, if she did come back, would have sat in a different spot. Naomi defends Arica by commenting on how there is another seat on the other side of Ellaniese. Tonya yells at Naomi and says that she should mind her own business. Dontae tells everybody to stop shouting while he is cooking. Tonya storms out of the room rather dramatically. Later that night, everybody is trying to get to sleep when Tonya talks to Naomi in the bedroom about minding her own business. Naomi tells her to let it go. In the morning, Naomi CCs that she would love for Tonya to be the first one out. She talks to Arica about making sure Tonya goes first, to which Arica has no objections. Leo and Scott are in the backyard talking about real life. Leo mentions how his wife is expecting in 2 and a half months so he wants to win this for him, his wife, and his soon-to-be-born child. Scott supports that and says that the two of them should make it to the end together. Leo CCs that Scott's a great man. Rosetta starts doing gymnastics in the backyard. Monica is in the living room with Dontae and Terry. She tells them that, yesterday, Tonya glanced at her during her argument with Arica and Naomi. Terry tells her not to overthink it. Monica CCs that Tonya's fight with Arica and Naomi must have been staged because she glanced at her, which meant that she is really coming after her. She then says that, if she tells Terry or Dontae, they will relay back to Tonya that she is catching on to her. Arica tells Ellaniese that she plans to avoid Tonya for now. Ellaniese changes the subject to real life stuff to get Arica's mind off of Tonya. When Dontae goes into the storage room, Karson enters and tells him that they should ally. Dontae CCs that Karson seems to know what he is doing. Karson says that he wants to build a huge alliance that will dominate the game. Dontae asks how. Karson says that, if they get an alliance of all of the guys, they can all nominate the girls and control the votes. Karson CCs that he'd love to get the women out one by one. Dontae says that he is up for an alliance but he is unsure about the gender divide. Karson tells him that the men will win the challenges so they should all stick together. Dontae CCs that Karson's sexism doesn't rub him the right way. Devin comes in and Karson brings up the all guys alliance with him, who is all in for it. Devin CCs that they either win as a team or lose and he doesn't like to lose. Karson CCs that the girls will have no idea that they are on the outs as they will just turn on eachother anyway.

Episode 2

Episode 2
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	Dontae begins cooking in the kitchen (Jerome and Marie are also there). Marie asks what inspired him to cook. Dontae mentions that his dad was the chef of the house and has owned a restaurant for numerous years so, one day he, wanted to impress his dad and attempted to cook for him one day when he was 10. His dad pretended to like it and decided to teach him how to cook properly over the years until he pursued culinary in post-secondary. Jerome says that he has a lot of respect for Dontae. Jerome CCs that he is unsure about discussing his past in front of a lot of people as it's not that impressive. He says that he was, once, interested in law but felt like he couldn't get anywhere as a lawyer like his mom as he stopped having the passion and decided to go for programming. During supper, Devin talks about how he's wanted to join the military like his father but he made a Plan B to help his mom out with her bakery just in case it didn't work out but it did. Terry mentions that him and his fiance are planning on opening a bakery at some point as he's baked pastries for years and started teaching him how to do it and he loves it. Devin says that he can get his mom to give them advice if they want it so they can guarantee success. Terry says that he appreciates it. Arica apologizes to Tonya for annoying her yesterday. Tonya rubs it in her face that you don't mess with her and this is the proof. Arica says that she just wanted to move on. Tonya tells Arica that, if she even dares to mess with her again, she will, once again, publicly humiliate her and force her to apologize like she did now. Arica said that she was NOT publicly humiliated and, voluntarily, apologized. Scott tells Tonya to stop. Tonya tells Scott to be a man and not get involved in a fight between a woman and her b***h. Naomi starts yelling at Tonya for having a spoiled attitude. Ellaniese also chimes in, telling Tonya to stop bullying Arica as she doesn't deserve that. Arica gets up and tells Tonya that she is doing nothing but digging herself a hole but acting this way. Tonya tells Arica to stop looking down at her. Dontae gets up and leaves the room (he enters the bedroom). Dontae CCs that he would love to have one supper where Tonya doesn't attack Arica for no reason. Leo comments on how Dontae cooked all of them a meal and Tonya decided to ruin it. He takes his and Dontae's plate to the bedroom. Tonya CCs that she did nothing wrong. Jerome is the only one eating. He CCs that Dontae is an amazing chef and he does not want the food to go to waste. Later, Karson, Dontae, Jerome, and Terry are in the bedroom. Karson proposes the alliance and says that they should get Leo, Scott, and Devin as well. Karson CCs that Devin had already agreed to it but he was not in the room. Jerome and Terry offer to go get them. As they leave the bedroom, Jerome stops Terry and notes that Karson is making an all guys alliance. Terry says he knows and feels odd about it as he doesn't want the game to be guys vs girls. Jerome also says that the moment all of the guys are in the bedroom, the women will catch on and the gender divide will be real. Jerome CCs that he can't let the gender divide happen because he will be grouped and will, in turn, become a target. Rosetta, Arica, Ellaniese, and Scott are talking in the backyard. Arica mentions that she's really excited for what's to come and, that, she's always wanted to exert herself in some sort of challenge. Scott says that he respects that. Rosetta says that she is nervous about a couple of people. She CCs that Karson and Jerome seem really shady. Arica doesn't think that the both of them will be a threat. Terry comes up to them and tells Scott that Karson wants to talk to him for a moment. Scott obliges and leaves for the bedroom. Arica CCs that what Terry said was suspicious. All of the guys are in the bedroom except for Jerome. When Karson asks why, Terry mentions that Jerome didn't want all of the girls thinking that the guys would be allied together so he chose to try and turn away suspicion by not being here, meaning all of the guys weren't in the same room. Karson says that is smart. Karson brings up the all guys alliance. Devin brings up how Tonya will always be on the bottom so they can keep her for awhile. Karson says that is a good idea. Terry also agrees and says that he thinks that it will be better if, at least, two guys weren't a part of the meeting just in case one of the women come in. Terry CCs that Jerome and him, before getting the others, decided that they didn't want to sink in any ship with Karson as a captain. Later, Rosetta, Arica, Ellaniese, Terry, Jerome, and Naomi are talking in the backyard. Naomi says that her type is Dontae as he is very charming, sweet, and a great chef. Rosetta mentions that she is developing a crush on Scott. Ellaniese agrees that he is really hot. Tonya comes over and says she overheard Rosetta saying she had a crush on Scott, who she also likes. Rosetta says that she heard her correctly. Tonya says that Scott is hers. Arica mentions that Scott belongs to nobody. Tonya tells Arica to shut up. Arica says that she is done dealing with Tonya and leaves for the living room. Arica CCs that Tonya's berserk button is any other person who isn't herself. Ellaniese comes into the living room and comforts Arica, who is frustrated. Ellaniese thinks that Tonya is doing this on purpose. Tonya CCs that she would love for Arica and Naomi to go because they do not deserve to be here. Monica is in the bedroom with Marie, Devin, and Leo when she hears Tonya outside. Monica wonders if Tonya is looking for her. Marie CCs that she does not trust Monica due to how paranoid she is. Marie tells Monica that there is no need to be so paranoid. Devin finds Karson and says that Monica's paranoia would make a great first target as she is very unpredictable. Karson CCs that he loves how dedicated Devin is. Karson agrees and says that, since Devin is the most dedicated, they should head to the Final 2 together. Devin says that he would love that. Dontae is cooking breakfast the next day. Naomi flirts with him a bit, causing him to flirt back. Dontae CCs that Naomi is, definitely, his type. Naomi says that she does not have any experience and is wondering if he can teach her a few things. As Dontae is helping Naomi cook, Karson comes in and CCs that everything is set. Later, the host lets them know that the first challenge will begin shortly.
	A narrator comments that, next episode, the contestants will have to fight to win immunity and one of them will be going home after 5 days.

Episode 3

Episode 3
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	Devin CCs that he isn't worried as he has the guy's alliance to fall back upon. Tonya CCs that she is confident that, no matter what, she will have the say of the votes and she plans to target Naomi or Arica. Ellaniese says good luck to everybody. Tonya tells Arica and Naomi to pack their bags because one of them will be going home. Naomi tells Tonya that neither of them are going home. Tonya says that everybody will follow her lead and make sure one of them goes. Karson CCs that Tonya is being super confident for somebody with no power. Terry tells Arica and Naomi to ignore her as she isn't worth anybody's time. Dontae CCs that he is surprised that the super nice Terry just said that. Tonya tells everybody to not sugarcoat their eliminations and leaves for the bedroom. Tonya CCs that Arica and Naomi have no idea that their time is almost done but it pisses her off that people don't want to be upfront about it. Jerome, Terry, Arica, Ellaniese, Naomi, and Rosetta are in the backyard. Jerome CCs that it's now or never. Jerome says that Karson has been trying to rally the guys up for an all guys alliance. Ellaniese asks if anybody is committed. Jerome says that Karson is and, maybe, Devin. Terry CCs that Jerome is making a very risky move by mentioning this without talking to some of the other guys. Rosetta says that she wants to ask Scott about it. She finds Scott in the living room and asks to speak to him in private. In the bathroom, Rosetta mentions that Jerome spoke about how Karson and Devin are trying to get this all guys alliance together and asks if that is true and also mentions that Jerome said that only Karson and Devin are committed. Scott confirms this and says that him and Dontae spoke yesterday about it and said that they would abandon it before it took off. Scott CCs that he did not expect Jerome to rat out the alliance like that but, looking back on it, he probably planned to do it from the beginning. He then says that, at least, he only threw Karson and Devin under the bus as him and Dontae had no plans to stick with it. Rosetta comes back out and says that Scott confirmed it. Naomi says that Karson and Devin have to go if that is the case.
	Karson CCs that he's confident enough to not win the challenge. Jerome CCs that he has an idea and hopes that it will work. He is the first to drop out and is automatically nominated. Scott says that immunity sounds really tempting but he doesn't want to win too early. TONYA WINS IMMUNITY while JEROME is auto nominated for being the first one out.
	Tonya brags about her win to Arica and Naomi in their face and says that she will decide who goes home tonight and it'll be one of them. Naomi CCs that she isn't worried. Arica, Naomi, and Ellaniese are in the bathroom. Ellaniese mentions that there is always next time. Arica agrees and says that she found what Jerome said to be very interesting. Naomi agrees and says that they need to rally. Karson is in the bedroom with Devin and a few others. He whispers to Devin that Naomi seems really strong and, by getting rid of one of Tonya's targets, it'll increase her ego and make her more insufferable. Karson CCs that Tonya is super unlikable and he wants to utilize that. There is a montage of the message going around about Naomi being the target. Scott comes to the backyard and sits with Jerome, Terry, Arica, Naomi, Ellaniese, Monica, Rosetta, Dontae. He tells them that Karson wants Naomi out and he just heard that from Leo. Jerome CCs that everything is falling into place. Dontae says that it is time for him to go. Jerome says that Karson expects the guys to be on their side so the men should nominate women and vice versa so he doesn't expect anything. Everybody agrees. Tonya joins them. She CCs that she just heard about the plan from Karson. She says that tonight will go as plan and she didn't even need to decide. Arica CCs that Tonya is a joke and a non-threat at the moment.
	As the first person to be eliminated, Jerome nominates Naomi, who nominates Devin, who nominates Arica, who nominates Karson, who nominates Ellaniese, who nominates Leo. The host says that, tonight, one of them will go home.
	Tonya CCs that everything is going according to plan. Karson CCs that Naomi is up and that is all that matters is that the guys control 3 of the 7 votes and he doesn't think the girls will all vote together, with the most happening is a tie. Ellaniese, once again, wishes everybody the best of luck.
	Karson is banished by a vote of 4-3-0-0-0-0-0.

Episode 4

Episode 4
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	Karson walks out the door. Devin CCs that he bonded with Karson a lot over the past five days so watching him walk out the door was hard on him. Rosetta goes to get drinks for everybody. Tonya CCs that this wasn't supposed to happen at all and she did not expect anybody to defy her but they probably want Naomi in so she, Naomi, can continue bullying her. Naomi thanks everybody who kept her. Rosetta and Scott go to the backyard. Scott says that was difficult. Rosetta agrees. It's the next day and Tonya is venting to Rosetta and Marie about Arica and Naomi. Marie CCs that she was locked out of the loop on the flip vote for Karson, which worries her. Marie talks with Ellaniese about being locked out of the loop. Ellaniese CCs that she thought that it was established that Marie was trustworthy and, that, Jerome was going to tell her. Ellaniese mentions that she was supposed to be told but, apparently, wasn't. Marie says that she will not get to Monica levels of paranoid over this and, as far as she is concerned, it's all behind her. Ellaniese appreciates it and apologizes. Marie CCs that, judging from her conversation, there was a council of people orchestrating this, which means that she may be on the outs regardless. Monica is in the bathroom and CCs that, yesterday, Naomi did not go home, meaning that Tonya is a sinking ship but, maybe, she actually tricked her to vote for Naomi so she could be on the outs. Monica decides, in front of everybody, to accuse her of manipulating her into voting for Naomi just to try and get her on the outs. Tonya yells back that the plan would have worked but some of the people in the house are too cowardly to pull off a big move. While Devin is in the room, he CCs that he plans to stay under the radar so he isn't the next one voted out. Devin, Arica, Naomi, and Rosetta are in the bedroom. Naomi brings up Jerome's claim about him and Karson. Devin says that what Jerome claimed was not true and, that, Karson only mentioned an alliance and he wanted to be safe. He says that he wanted Tonya out but Karson kept switching targets. Devin CCs that he does not mean to lie but he needs to keep himself safe, although it is interesting that Jerome was the one who orchestrated Karson's blindside. Devin brings up targeting Jerome as he could be a strategic threat.
	It's a comp done in rounds. One person is eliminated in each round. DEVIN WINS IMMUNITY while JEROME is auto nominated for being the first one out.
	Devin CCs that he had to do what he had to do in order to make sure that he was safe so he risked winning immunity to avoid being Jerome's next target. Everybody is called to the living room and are told that there will be five nominees and, that, they only have a couple of minutes to think before doing their second face-to-face nomination.
	As the first person to be eliminated, Jerome nominates Monica, who nominates Tonya, who nominates Arica, who nominates Leo. The host says that, tonight, one of them will go home.
	Leo CCs that, after the nominations, Arica explained that she believed that he could handle it and would not go home, which he appreciates, so he holds no grudge against her since he can tell that she struggled to name somebody. Jerome pulls Ellaniese aside and says that, even though people would love to take out Tonya, Monica is a wildcard as well as always paranoid that people are coming after her. Jerome CCs that he's heard her and people have spoken about her so he does not want to risk dealing with her in the future. Tonya talks to Rosetta and tells her that the plan is Arica. Tonya CCs that, while things didn't work out last time, they will this time because she knows that she is a legend and wants to prove that she is. Tonya tells Rosetta to spread the word but she knows that others are thinking the same thing. Rosetta CCs that Tonya is a joke. Arica, Ellaniese, and Naomi are by the hammock. Naomi brings up Tonya as she has already won a challenge. Ellaniese brings up that she won because everybody else threw it. Naomi asks if the plan is somebody different. Arica mentions that Jerome brought up Monica and the points he brought up seemed valid. Naomi then brings up the possibility of Jerome, like Devin mentioned. Marie joins them and asks them about the plan. She CCs that she refuses to be locked out of the loop for a second time.
	Monica is banished by a vote of 6-1-1-0-0.

Episode 5

Episode 5
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	Monica walks out the door. When the door closes, Dontae comments on how it's only been 7 days. Tonya flips out and thinks that people want Arica and Naomi around to continue making her suffer. She accuses Arica and Naomi of being bullies. Arica, having had enough tells Tonya that they haven't done anything and, that, it is Tonya who has been bullying them. Leo agrees and says that he wouldn't want his child to grow up and act the way she (Tonya) does. Leo calls her immature and selfish, to which Tonya tries to say that they (Arica and Naomi) are and she hasn't done anything wrong. Arica says that Tonya has been the one starting fights. Naomi chimes in and says that nobody wants to work with Tonya because she is a loose cannon, as well as irrational. Tonya tries to use what Naomi said to prove that they are bullies but nobody believes her. Dontae even tells her to shut up. Leo CCs that Tonya has instigated everything and, not once, has she admitted to it, which annoys him and makes him want to vote her out. The next day, Naomi and Dontae are the only ones in the kitchen as Dontae is making them breakfast. They flirt with eachother. Dontae CCs that he is really liking Naomi and sees himself dating her on the outside. Naomi brings up Rosetta's crush on Scott. Dontae thinks that they would be really good together. Later, Leo CCs that he hasn't found a specific person that he could imagine going to the finals with and he wants to change that so he can secure his own safety. Leo starts talking with Devin in the bathroom about their backgrounds. Leo CCs that his plan is to form unbreakable bonds, which is something he hasn't done yet but he has a few things in common with Devin. Jerome finds Terry, alone, in the bedroom. He mentions that they work well together and thinks that they should go to the end together. Terry is completely okay with that. Jerome CCs that he sees Terry and himself as a duo. Rosetta and Scott are alone in the hammock. Arica, Naomi, Marie, and Ellaniese are looking at them from afar. Ellaniese comments on how Rosetta and Scott, definitely, have feelings for eachother, but neither of them have admitted anything. Naomi says that she wants to see them together as they get along so well. Arica and Marie agree. Scott CCs that he really enjoys talking to Rosetta as she is funny, caring, intelligent, and beautiful. Tonya talks to Leo about how he went really far last night when she didn't do a single thing. Leo tells Tonya that she likes to start things and does not like to take responsibility. He says that she has a tendency to overreact, which is what causes the situations to occur in the first place. Tonya CCs that she doesn't believe him. Jerome is with Arica, Naomi, Marie, and Ellaniese. Arica tells Jerome that they want Tonya out. Jerome CCs that, if they want to be so persistent, maybe he'll have to change the target. Leo is looking at Jerome from outside and tells Devin that he doesn't trust him. Devin agrees as Jerome is looking like a mastermind right now.
	It's a comp done in rounds. One person is eliminated in each round. LEO WINS IMMUNITY while JEROME is auto nominated for being the first one out.
	They go to the living room to make their nominations. As the first person to be eliminated, Jerome nominates Devin, who nominates Tonya, who nominates Naomi, who nominates Terry. The host says that, tonight, one of them will go home.
	Naomi pulls Terry aside and says that she knows that Terry won't go home. She CCs that Arica told her how she approached Leo and decided to do the same. Terry says that it's alright. They hug and she says that he is so likable that he won't even have to worry because everybody wants him here and, that, she is telling him this so he can lay low but it's the truth regardless. Terry appreciates it. Leo, Dontae, Devin, and Scott are in the kitchen alone. Leo brings up Jerome. Dontae is surprised that he is blatantly throwing the competitions. Scott agrees and says that he, completely, orchestrated Karson and Monica's elimination. Devin proposes that, if he comes up to them with a target, they vote somebody else. They all agree on that. Jerome CCs that his options are Devin, Tonya, and Naomi and, with some of the girls going for Tonya, he is thinking Naomi but will tell the girls that Devin is the target to see if they go along with that. He tells Arica, Naomi, Ellaniese, and Marie that he plans to target Devin, who is getting very comfortable. Jump cut to him talking to Leo, Dontae, Devin, and Scott in the kitchen about Naomi. Dontae CCs that Jerome needs to go either now or the next time since he likes to throw the challenges.
	Tonya is banished by a vote of 7-0-0-0-0.

Episode 6

Episode 6
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	Tonya walks out the door. Arica CCs that watching Tonya walk out was very satisfying as she has been torturing everybody for the past 9 days. She wishes Tonya all the best but she doesn't see them being friends. Naomi says that it was about time. Devin CCs that he and Leo spoke about the vote later on and had decided that it was best for Tonya to go but he did not expect everybody to vote for her. The next morning, Jerome and Terry are in the living room. Jerome mentions that Arica, Naomi, Ellaniese, and Marie appear to be a very close group of 4. Terry agrees and says that it's scary to see a potential four person voting bloc and, that, they need to be split up sooner than later. Jerome CCs that Tonya going was better in hindsight because it showed that he got too confident, having been partly blindsided by her exit. He also says that her exit brought the four girls together and he hopes that people can see that. Arica, Naomi, Ellaniese, and Marie are in the backyard. Marie CCs that, during her time with the other three, she's been observant and has come to the conclusion that she is on the bottom of the totem pole, which is what she wants to prevent. Naomi is so glad that Tonya is gone. Arica agrees and says that she won't have to walk on thin ice anymore. Arica CCs that Tonya going is the best thing to happen but there is another pressing matter. Arica brings up Jerome and says that he needs to go soon. Ellaniese agrees and says that he was behind Karson and Monica's eliminations. Ellaniese CCs that she can see herself going to the end with Arica, Naomi, and Marie but she feels the closest to Arica as they were a duo before bringing in Naomi and, recently, Marie. Rosetta, Scott, Terry, Leo, and Devin are inside in the bedroom talking about Tonya's exit. Leo turns the discussion to his wife and expecting child. He makes a shout out to his wife, Ada. Leo CCs that he misses them but does not want to go home just yet as he is here to win money for his family. Jerome comes in and mentions Arica, Naomi, Ellaniese, and Marie. Leo mentions that those four seem close. Jerome says that he is worried about them being so close. Rosetta CCs that she likes to talk to them but knows that she would be the fifth wheel. Jerome says that they are at the Final 11 and, say if none of them go on the block, that's 4 votes they control. Terry CCs that they agreed that Jerome would be the one to bring up the targets as, if he strategized as much, it would make the both of them a target. Terry says he doesn't mind using Jerome as a shield if need be but, right now, he wants to concentrate on making sure that they both go to the Final 2.
	It's a comp done in rounds. One person is eliminated in each round. SCOTT WINS IMMUNITY while JEROME is auto nominated for being the first one out.
	Everybody goes to the living room to do nominations. As the first person to be eliminated, Jerome nominates Arica, who nominates Devin, who nominates Ellaniese, who nominates Leo. The host says that, tonight, one of them will go home.
	Arica and Ellaniese go into the bathroom. Arica thinks that they can get Jerome out tonight. Ellaniese is excited. Terry overhears this and CCs that he was expecting this so he is curious about Dontae and Scott. While Terry leaves, Ellaniese mentions that the four of them can't make the Final 3 so she would love it if the two of them, definitely, made the finals. Arica says that should would like that. Arica CCs that, while she really likes Naomi and Marie, Ellaniese is her closest ally. Dontae, Scott, and Terry are in the bedroom, agreeing on Arica. Terry CCs that the plan is to get Ellaniese out but he did not have hope of that happening until he overheard the girls. Jerome comes in and they tell him the plan. Jerome says that they should be good with Arica. Jerome CCs that Ellaniese seems to be the least dangerous of the four so she will be the most likely to coast as she has a great social game and he doesn't want Terry to be eliminated because of that. Dontae says that 4 of the 6 votes are theirs, thankfully. Jerome and Terry talk in the living room while everybody else is ... elsewhere. Terry mentions the girls targeting Jerome but Ellaniese going would be more beneficial so he suggests him voting for Jerome to cause the tie. Jerome mentions putting blame on Rosetta afterwards if need be, which could cause her to join the remaining three girls and force the four of them to, again, be targeted. Rosetta comes into the bedroom and Dontae and Scott tell her about the plan. Rosetta CCs that Arica going right after Tonya is cruel but, as time goes on, there is a clear divide building and Ellaniese is not as dangerous a physical player like the other three.
	Arica and Jerome get three votes each, leading to Double Jeopardy where the voters now have to vote for any of the remaining nominees BUT Arica and Jerome. As such, Ellaniese is banished by a vote of 4-2-0-0-0.

Episode 7

Episode 7
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	Ellaniese walks out the door. Arica CCs that she has no idea what just happened as people told her that they were fine with Jerome but he probably got to them afterwards. Devin CCs that he is surprised that he is still here, especially after he was destined to go after Karson. Dontae CCs that the plan was Arica and they had 4 votes but somebody flipped. Jerome comments on how intense that was. Arica CCs that she is more surprised about Ellaniese going than how three people voted her out. The next day, Arica, Naomi, and Marie are in the backyard. Marie CCs that she sees a sinking ship with Arica and Naomi so she wants to re-align quickly. Naomi says that Jerome is a tough opponent. Arica agrees and says that, whoever the third person was, they flipped, possibly to avoid a second tie. Marie comments on how that makes sense. Leo is alone in the bathroom, trimming. He talks to the camera and says how somebody flipped and it's either Rosetta or Terry but he suspects Terry as he comes across as gullible so his plan is to cut Jerome so they can rope in Terry. Naomi and Dontae are in the kitchen. Naomi CCs that she is just realizing that Dontae doesn't vote with her. Dontae says that the four of them were super close so he felt like he would have been on the outs if he voted with all of them and apologizes if he didn't voice his concerns before. Dontae CCs that he completely understands how Naomi feels but he isn't going to risk 5th in a five person alliance. Scott and Rosetta are in the hammock. Rosetta thinks that Terry flipped due to Jerome's influence. Scott thinks that Jerome should go very soon as he has betrayed their loyalty. Rosetta mentions that Arica was more of a threat than Ellaniese so he had nothing to gain. Scott calms Rosetta down and they start cuddling in the hammock. Terry is in the kitchen making some food. He CCs how he misses his fiance, Evan. He also mentions, in the DR, how they met. Leo and Devin are talking in the bedroom. Devin comments how they've been up three times. Leo agrees and says that Ellaniese put him up twice. Devin wonders if they should go after Jerome, to which Leo agrees and says that it's time for him to go. Jerome and Terry approach Arica, Naomi, and Marie and says that their next target is, definitely, one of them but he would like to vote with them to ensure that they don't go home. Arica CCs that she does not trust Jerome one bit but, if he is telling the truth, they can take advantage of him being a number, even for one round. She also says that Terry would be the one voting while Jerome will always be nominated. Naomi says that she would like them to join them and says that she would like to target Devin. Jerome mentions that his target is Leo and that is who he wants gone. Jerome CCs that Leo has spoken about his family a couple of times, meaning that he is, probably, more determined to win the game but, on the other hand, Devin is very determined, especially after Karson left, so he understands that as well.
	It's a comp done in rounds. One person is eliminated in each round. Jerome actually tries and CCs that he isn't planning on losing until somebody else goes out first so he can enact his plan. SCOTT WINS IMMUNITY while DONTAE is auto nominated for being the first one out.
	Everybody goes to the living room to do nominations. As the first person to be eliminated, Dontae nominates Jerome, who nominates Devin, who nominates Naomi, who nominates Leo. The host says that, tonight, one of them will go home.
	Marie CCs that Jerome was nominated by Dontae, which is really suspicious if they were allied. Marie voices her concerns with Arica and Naomi. Jerome comes by and said that the plan is still on and, that, if they do want to turn against him, the moment he is gone, they'll have the votes to finish them off as Rosetta is with them. Jerome CCs that he isn't smug or cocky but the moment he saw them whispering, he knew what was being said. He says that, now, he gets to decide which side he wants to go with. Rosetta and Scott are talking about voting out Jerome. They stop talking game and talk about themselves. Scott CCs that he has grown really close to Rosetta and, that, she is his number one ally. Leo, Devin, and Dontae are in the living room. Leo and Devin joke about being nominated constantly. Dontae mentions that he was expecting Jerome to throw it as usual. Devin comments on how sneaky he is. Arica, Naomi, and Marie are in the bathroom. Marie is second guessing their agreement with Jerome and is wondering if they should risk it and vote him out as he, clearly, did not throw that competition. Arica agrees and also comments that he gave them the votes should they vote with him.
	Leo is banished by a vote of 3-2-0.

Episode 8

Episode 8
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	Leo walks out the door. Scott CCs that, out of most people competing, he felt like Leo deserved it the most and felt like he should've made it a bit farther, if not, to the end. Devin CCs that he has just lost his closest ally for the 2nd time as Karson was the first to leave and, now, Leo has left. Arica CCs that she is starting to notice that, once you get on Jerome's radar, you are the next to go ... somehow. The next day, Dontae and Naomi are up early and are cuddling in the living room. Dontae asks about dating on the outside, to which Naomi says that she would love that. Dontae CCs how much he loves Naomi and, that, they both agreed to keep it a secret to avoid being targeted. Rosetta enters the living room as Dontae starts cooking breakfast. She comments on how Devin and Scott are pretty defeated. Naomi comments that, now, they can go after Jerome as he is sure to throw the challenge again. Dontae asks Rosetta about Scott. Rosetta says how she has really fallen for him. Later, Rosetta and Scott are cuddling in the hammock and making out. Scott CCs that he would love to date Rosetta on the outside. Rosetta CCs how sweet, kind, funny, and caring Scott is and she's only known him for two weeks. Marie and Arica are talking in the bedroom. Arica tells Marie that they will be good as long as they don't end up on Jerome's radar because, if they do, he has proven to have the power to remove whoever he desires. Marie agrees and says that he's been able to get away with it. Arica also points out that Terry has stopped hanging out with him. Marie theorizes that he is, probably, worried about being associated with him. Arica agrees and says that Terry is really kind to everybody. Arica CCs that Jerome is a lot of peoples' targets but there is a very little chance that people will get rid of him as he keeps throwing challenges. Terry is talking to Devin and Dontae. Terry CCs that he's started to separate himself from Jerome as a form of strategy as, if people see them together a lot, they'll get rid of him (Terry) before him (Jerome). Devin says that Leo was a very good man. Terry and Dontae agree. Terry CCs that he is here to win money to help out himself and his fiance, who he loves very much and, even though Jerome is a super nice and friendly guy, the target on his back is huge and he can't afford to risk his game like that. Marie joins them. She CCs that she's noticed Terry be with Jerome quite a bit but has ceased recently, which is interesting but she doesn't think he is now working on his own. Jerome is alone in the hammock, saying to himself that he needs to start laying low as the last two votes were really close.
	It's a comp done in rounds. One person is eliminated in each round. DEVIN WINS IMMUNITY while JEROME is auto nominated for being the first one out.
	Everybody goes to the living room to do nominations. The host reveals that, as of now, only four nominees will be present to face eviction. As the first person to be eliminated, Jerome nominates Scott, who nominates Terry, who nominates Rosetta. The host says that, tonight, one of them will go home.
	Terry tells Rosetta that he only nominated her due to Scott nominating him. Rosetta says that she holds nothing against him as it's just a game. Jerome CCs that, thanks to Scott, both him and Rosetta are now on the block and are able to be split up. Scott tells everybody that Jerome will head to the end and everybody will regret letting him coast by as he claims the prize in the end. Jerome mentions that, if people want to get rid of him, he has no qualms throwing the rest of the competitions so, at the moment, there is no need to waste a round when Scott has finally lost immunity and him and Rosetta can be split up. Scott says that Jerome sent home Karson, Monica, Ellaniese, and Leo and he doesn't believe that anybody else was in control. Jerome mentions that him and Rosetta are a definite Final 2 and will always be two votes, even if alliances change. Arica, Naomi, and Marie are in the hammock. Naomi says that she is unsure. Naomi CCs that this is why Dontae and her are keeping their status a secret. Arica says that all she knows is that they control the votes this round. Marie brings up how Jerome voted in their favour and how Scott just accused him a while ago. Arica agrees and says that Jerome is a potential vote in their favour. Scott approaches them and tells them that all he can say is that Jerome and Terry are probably together so, if Jerome wants to play the Duo card on him and Rosetta, both him and Terry are a duo as well and Jerome is a very influential person. When he leaves, Naomi says that, if they vote for Scott, she doesn't want people to think that Jerome controlled them. Arica says that they should let them think that so he continues being the target.
	Scott is banished by a vote of 3-2-0-0.

Episode 9

Episode 9
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	Scott walks out the door. Rosetta is in tears as Devin comforts her. Rosetta CCs that she would love to meet up and date Scott on the outside. After people start pouring drinks, Arica whispers to Jerome about talking in private in a bit. Later, both are in the bedroom. Arica says that she wants to go to the end with Jerome. Arica CCs that Jerome will, probably, see this as her giving in to his charm but, in actuality, she sees him as somebody who she can beat in the Final Challenge. Jerome agrees and says that he can see the two of them in the end already. Jerome CCs that he is kind of surprised but he likes having another loyal ally. Soon, everybody is in the bedroom. They sleep. The next morning, Dontae and Naomi are up early again as they cuddle in the living room. Dontae says that he doesn't want people to split them up like they did with Scott and Rosetta. Naomi agrees and says that she likes having the early mornings to themselves. Later, everybody is called to the living room as the host reveals that the first six people eliminated were held in sequester and one of them will re-enter the game. Arica CCs that she really hopes that Ellaniese re-enters. Rosetta CCs that she already misses Scott. Naomi CCs that she will rage if Tonya re-enters.
	Karson is the first to enter the backyard. He CCs that he was not expecting his elimination at all but he admits to being cocky and just expecting everything to go his way. He still doesn't know who orchestrated it but, if he were to return, he'd try to get them out before they strike again.
	Monica is the second to enter the backyard. She CCs that she expected it as there was no doubt that people were after her so it was inevitable. She says that, if she were to return, she would try to figure out how to lower the target on her back.
	Tonya is the third to enter the backyard. She CCs that she is livid with Naomi and Arica and that they survived three more eliminations while she became an early boot and a victim. She also says that those two would go one after another once she comes back in.
	Ellaniese is the fourth to enter the backyard. She CCs that she had a lot of fun and made a lot of friends and, should she re-enter, she'd go after Terry as Jerome will continue to throw competitions so they can get rid of him after.
	Leo is the fifth to enter the backyard. He CCs that he has nothing but kudos to Jerome but there is no doubt that Jerome and all of his allies would be his targets as he doesn't want to let Jerome take him out again.
	Scott is the sixth to enter the backyard. He CCs that he would love to re-enter and see Rosetta again but he knows that, if he re-enters, he'll have to make sure that they aren't a target.
	The Returnee Challenge starts. At the end of the first round, Tonya is the last to finish and is eliminated. At the end of the second round, Monica is the last to finish and is eliminated. At the end of the third round, Scott is the last to finish and is eliminated. At the end of the fourth round, Karson is the last to finish and is eliminated, with the last round between Ellaniese Garrett and Leo Valdez. LEO WINS AND RE-ENTERS!
	Leo CCs that he is excited to get back into the game and change the dynamics. Devin and Leo quietly celebrate in the bathroom. Devin tells him that he wants the both of them in the finals. Leo says that it's time for things to change so they can achieve that. Leo CCs that he was given a second chance and he will not let it go to waste.

Episode 10

Episode 10
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	Dontae and Naomi are the first ones up. Naomi CCs that, on Day 9, after they spoke about voting for Tonya, they made the agreement to make sure that neither of them were the targets of either side. She says that they discussed being a showmance but also that they never voted together, hence the plan as neither one of them wanted to betray their side and, especially, not eachother. After kissing, Dontae mentions that they should let Leo go after Jerome. Naomi CCs that she loves her side but knows that, if Dontae's side has the numbers, they have to make sure that the target is somebody else. Dontae gets up to make them breakfast. Naomi brings up Devin's name. Dontae says that Devin is a very determined person who has won two competitions now. Naomi brings up the possibility of her side having the votes. Dontae suggests that, should that happen, Devin is the target but, if his side wins, it's down to Arica or Marie. Naomi agrees. Naomi CCs that, should it come to that, it'll be really hard to get over losing another friend in the game. Leo and Devin are in the bathroom. Leo asks Devin about Terry. Devin mentions that Terry hasn't hung around Jerome for awhile now. Leo says that, if Jerome and Terry are with Arica, Naomi, and Marie, that's 5 versus 4 (Leo, Devin, Dontae, and Rosetta). Devin says that it'll be five votes this round so it may be another 3-2 unless they convince Jerome to join them. Leo suggests convincing the other side to get rid of Jerome so, even if Terry goes to their side, it's 4 v 4. Devin CCs that it's amazing to have his number one ally back in the game. Leo wonders if they can convince Terry to join their side. Devin talks to Dontae and Rosetta about his conversation with Leo and how he may be onto something about Terry. Dontae and Rosetta are up for trying. Devin talks to Terry alone in the bathroom. He brings up how some people are skeptical about him and Jerome so he wants to invite him over to his side so he won't be seen as being associated with him. Terry CCs that him and Jerome are still a duo and he has discussed not being seen together. He says that Devin coming up to him about this is perfect. Arica, Jerome, Naomi, and Marie are outside. Jerome brings up targeting Leo again. The others are okay with that but Arica brings up that, should Leo win immunity, they should go after Devin, to which everybody also agrees with. Arica CCs that, as long as Jerome thinks that she is with him, he won't turn against her and find a way to send her out so she has no qualms pretending to be his ally. Marie CCs that she is stuck in a position where she can't ally with anybody else so she is curious where this will lead her.
	It's a comp done in rounds. One person is eliminated in each round. LEO WINS IMMUNITY while DEVIN is auto nominated for being the first one out.
	Devin CCs that he threw the challenge better than Jerome so he could have his first say in who goes up.
	Everybody goes to the living room to do nominations. The host reveals that, as of now, only four nominees will be present to face eviction. As the first person to be eliminated, Devin nominates Marie, who nominates Rosetta, who nominates Naomi. The host says that, tonight, one of them will go home.
	Jerome CCs about how this is the first time he hasn't been nominated, which is really surreal. Leo, Rosetta, Devin, Dontae, and Terry are together. Devin brings up Naomi's name as she is one of the more social and funny people in the game with high determination. Dontae thinks that they should go after Marie instead as she has done exceptionally well in the mental challenges and she has come across as really perceptive. Dontae CCs that he isn't lying about Marie, although he does have a ton of respect for her. Everybody agrees. Leo CCs that he doesn't trust Terry too much but, thanks to Devin, they've trapped him in a scenario where he can't communicate with Jerome even if he wanted to again. Arica, Naomi, Marie, and Jerome are outside. Marie says that she saw Terry with the others. Naomi thinks that she is screwed. Jerome CCs that, if Terry is with the other side, it'll be nice to set up a way to dismantle both alliances. Unfortunately, everybody was on to them and are now eyeing them like hawks so they can't communicate with eachother. Marie CCs that she knows that she is going out so she plans to spread a theory of hers. Marie talks to Jerome in the bathroom and tells him that she is going and it's obvious. Jerome asks how and she tells him that, every morning, the first two people up are Dontae and Naomi and they make breakfast together. She says that she has only recently noticed that it's been almost every morning. She tells him that, if she does go, assume that they are together. Jerome thanks her for the information. Jerome CCs that he does not plan to let this information go to waste.
	Marie is banished by a vote of 3-1-1-0.

Episode 11

Episode 11
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	Marie walks out the door. Jerome CCs that he can't help but think of what Marie said. Arica CCs that Ellaniese and Marie are gone but she isn't going to give up as long as her plan to use Jerome to coast to the end works as her plan follows her working with him in order to avoid being his next target. Devin says that Marie played a great game. Leo agrees and says that he respects her a lot. Leo CCs that he has made it to the Final 8 but, should he become targeted again, he plans to cause damage to Jerome's game before he goes. Naomi is wondering about the one vote for her. Jerome flat out admits to it, causing confusion. Naomi asks him about it, with Jerome responding that she is really suspicious. Naomi comments on how they were on the same side and, once again, he's flip flopping. Naomi CCs that they should've gotten rid of Jerome instead of Scott as he isn't even a vote anyway as he keeps throwing the competitions. Jerome, in private, tells Arica to pass a message to Terry that Naomi and Dontae are allied. Arica is shocked but Jerome reveals that Marie has noticed that those two are the first ones up and, anytime Dontae has been a topic for targeting, Naomi has reflected it. Jerome says that the best way to ensure Naomi's trust is to get rid of Dontae. Jerome CCs that he would prefer Naomi to go as he would rather Dontae on their side rather than Naomi flipping to the other side and abandoning Arica. Arica says that she will pass it along before they go to bed. As Arica is on her way to Terry, Naomi approaches her and asks to speak to her outside. By the hammock, Naomi says that Jerome needs to go as he isn't a vote for any side and is only here to cause trouble. Arica CCs that Naomi's reasoning is why she wants him here as he'll always take the spot of one nominee and, if he is on their side, he will cast his nomination to their advantage. Arica tells her that he will always be nominated. Naomi says that Jerome voted for her the last round and Arica is acting like she doesn't care. Arica says that she does care but she needs to calm down and do damage control with him. Arica leaves and finds Terry alone in the bathroom. She tells him that Jerome and Marie suspect that Naomi and Dontae are working both sides. Terry thanks her for the info. Terry CCs that he would love to be with Jerome in the end so, if Arica wants to be the messenger, he would like to work with her as well as they can head to the Final 3 together. The next morning, Naomi and Dontae are awake as Naomi says that they need to get Jerome out sooner or later as, while he is a weak physical threat, he is very influential. Dontae agrees as he starts making breakfast. Arica wakes up Terry as they sneak to the living room. Dontae hears the door open and greets them. Terry CCs that, after what he heard last night, he is suspicious of them as well. Later on, Terry tells Leo that he is suspicious of Dontae and Naomi. Leo CCs that he nor Devin has seen him talk to Jerome so, maybe, Terry is just having second thoughts about the alliance. Leo tries to tell him that nothing is going on between them. Leo talks to Devin about what Terry said. Devin mentions that he overheard Marie telling Jerome about this and was awake when Arica woke up Terry and they snuck to the living room. Leo thinks that Jerome told Arica, who told Terry. Devin agrees but says that they may actually be suspicious of them if they are investigating it. Leo thinks that they should see if Dontae and Naomi are the first two awake like Terry mentioned. Arica and Rosetta are talking by the hammock. Rosetta says that she misses talking to Arica, to which Arica agrees. Rosetta CCs that she plans to avenge Scott by sending home Arica or Naomi but she wants to know who she could work with more as they need to be split up, much like her and Scott. The next morning, Leo walks in to the living room, which only has Dontae and Naomi in it. Leo CCs that he can't help but be suspicious as well.
	It's a comp done in rounds. One person is eliminated in each round. ROSETTA WINS IMMUNITY while JEROME is auto nominated for being the first one out.
	Everybody goes to the living room to do nominations. The host reveals that, as of now, only four nominees will be present to face eviction. As the first person to be eliminated, Jerome nominates Naomi, who nominates Terry, who nominates Dontae. The host says that, tonight, one of them will go home.
	Naomi calls Jerome out on being a snake. Jerome mentions that it is beyond obvious that her and Dontae are allied, as well as working both sides as Marie figured it out before she left. He asks everybody if Dontae and Naomi made sure the other wasn't even a topic for targeting when their name came up in either side's conversations. Naomi tries to convince everybody about how influential Jerome is. Later, Arica and Naomi are talking. Naomi tells her that, if she goes, take out Jerome as he is nothing but trouble. She says that, regardless, she had fun. Naomi CCs that, if she does go, she doesn't hold anything against Jerome as she was caught fair and square.
	Naomi is banished by a vote of 4-0-0-0.

Episode 12

Episode 12
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	Naomi walks out the door. Dontae CCs that it may have only been 19 days but he feels like he met a great person that he would love to date outside the game ... and now she's gone. Arica slumps about while Leo comments on her friendly personality. Dontae CCs that he plans to make sure that Jerome doesn't have anymore power in the game. The next morning, Rosetta walks into the living room, where Dontae is. Dontae mentions that it's time to strike against Jerome. Rosetta CCs that she is surprised that he is even bringing it up as nobody has the guts to go against Jerome. Dontae confesses to a showmance with Naomi since near the beginning. Rosetta comments on how that makes sense that he now wants to go against Jerome. She asks if the two of them were secretly working both sides as they were on both sides. Dontae says that Naomi was planted to gather info from their side but not the other way around. Dontae CCs that he is not going to tell Rosetta that the info traveled both ways. Rosetta asked why he didn't mention this. Dontae mentioned that Scott left due to him and Rosetta being seen as a pair and so him and Naomi kept it hidden, as well as the info gathering. Rosetta said that whatever happened is in the past. Rosetta CCs that the only reason she is putting it in the past is because Naomi left so there is no way it can continue. Arica is in the hammock alone. Arica CCs that she has made it to the Final 7 but her three closest friends in the house, Ellaniese, Marie, and Naomi, are gone and she is left in the minority and people will keep Jerome over her but she needs him in the end as he won't win the Final Challenge. She says that, now, she needs to keep working alongside Jerome and work a potential duo with Rosetta. Terry joins her and asks how she is doing. Arica says that she still has a lot of fight in her. Terry says that due to everybody having the same mindset of "we can take Jerome out at anytime", it seems like she or him may be the next one to go. Arica asks about how he could be the next one going. Terry says that people could still pair him with Jerome, making him a target, despite him venturing away from him to avoid that. Terry CCs that he is walking on thin ice with everybody and, that, he needs to be careful as he is here for himself and Evan so he can't lose. Leo and Devin are in the bathroom, congratulating eachother on making it to the Final 7. Leo CCs that he is in the Final 7 with his closest bud in the house, Devin Chatham. Leo comments on how they control the house 5-2 with Arica and Jerome on the outs and without majority votes. Devin wonders if they can use Arica to take out Dontae, Rosetta, or Terry. Leo comments on how Terry's been around Arica quite a few times despite the divide. Devin thinks that Terry could still be with Jerome and Arica is just the messenger. During supper, Dontae CCs that he'll get revenge but he doesn't think he'll go after Jerome as he keeps throwing the challenges.
	It's a comp done in rounds. One person is eliminated in each round. DONTAE WINS IMMUNITY while JEROME is auto nominated for being the first one out.
	Arica CCs that she decided to risk being vulnerable as winning a comp could mean the end for her but, even so, it was a huge gamble.
	Everybody goes to the living room to do nominations. The host reveals that, as of now, only four nominees will be present to face eviction. As the first person to be eliminated, Jerome nominates Leo, who nominates Arica, who nominates Terry. The host says that, tonight, one of them will go home.
	Arica CCs that she wasn't going home so she decided to put up Jerome's partner in crime. Dontae CCs that what Arica did was insane. Devin CCs that Arica just proved a lot by this move and he doesn't know whether it is good or bad. Leo CCs that she has a lot of fight left in her and he respects that. Terry CCs that he was not expecting this at all but he will use her connection with Jerome to save himself. Terry talks to Leo and mentions that they should take out Arica as she could win comps compared to Jerome and, after she goes, they should turn on Jerome to avoid him being a finals goat. Leo mentions how that makes sense. Dontae talks to Arica about how he wants to keep her as he has been suspecting Terry and Jerome are still a duo. Arica says that she isn't going home because Jerome allied with her as it was not the other way around. Dontae says that he respects that. Devin and Leo talk as Devin wonders if it'll be beneficial to vote out Arica or Terry as they can take out Jerome after. Leo is surprised that Devin is considering Terry but Devin says that he doesn't think Terry is on their side at all. Leo also points out how he can't vote. Dontae and Rosetta are in the bedroom alone. He brings up how they control the votes so they can choose if they want Jerome out now or if it's time for Terry or Arica to leave. Rosetta says that she knows how she wants to vote.
	Terry is banished by a vote of 3-0-0-0.

Episode 13

Episode 13
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	Terry walks out the door. Jerome CCs that, whether or not Terry thought of him as an ally if the past six days are to be accounted for, he did really appreciate Terry's loyalty and friendship. Arica CCs that it was either her or him and, while she feels bad, it was something that had to be done. Dontae CCs that Terry had nominated both him and Rosetta, was the obvious flip to send Ellaniese home and flipped over to his side to take out Marie. Adding that with his connection to Jerome made him a very dangerous and unpredictable player. The next morning, Dontae, Rosetta, Arica, and Leo are awake as Dontae cooks breakfast. Arica CCs that her best shot at moving forward is with Rosetta. Arica and Rosetta are in the bathroom alone as Arica brings up wanting to continue working with her. Rosetta loves the idea. Rosetta CCs that Arica has been very kind and, while she knows that Arica wants to be out of the minority, she is willing to help. Later, Jerome is talking with Leo. Leo mentions that Jerome should join him and Devin and head to the Final 3 together. Jerome says that he likes that idea. Leo says that he is guaranteed so they need to make sure that the three of them aren't nominated. Devin joins them. Leo brings up Jerome joining them to become a trio. Devin likes that idea. Devin CCs that he really hopes that this doesn't bite them in the ass. Rosetta brings up to Dontae about Arica joining them. Dontae agrees to that. Jerome CCs that he is somehow in the Final 6 and nobody wants him out anymore.
	The final 6 are gathered in the living room and are given a challenge that will end with two results: somebody will be nominated BEFORE the immunity challenge, causing four nominees in total, or everybody passes onto the immunity challenge tomorrow with only three nominees. Jerome CCs that he is conflicted so he will see about making sure they pass. They pass the task, causing the host to announce that, as of now, there will be only three nominees.
	Dontae CCs that he was expecting Jerome to throw it. Rosetta and Dontae are in the bathroom alone. Dontae brings up ignoring Jerome again. Rosetta agrees and brings up Devin's two wins. Dontae then brings up Leo's THREE wins as he won his way back into the game. Devin and Jerome are in the backyard. Devin tells Jerome that if all three of them spoke together, they'd suspect all of them instead of potentially turn on eachother. Jerome thinks that is smart. Devin thinks that they should wait until after the nomination ceremony to decide on which of the three should go. Jerome agrees and says that they should mention this to Leo as well. Jerome CCs that he is unsure of where his loyalty should go but he knows that it's better that the target isn't him for once.
	It's a comp done in rounds. One person is eliminated in each round. DEVIN WINS IMMUNITY while JEROME is auto nominated for being the first one out.
	Everybody goes to the living room to do nominations. The host reveals that, as of now, only four nominees will be present to face eviction. As the first person to be eliminated, Jerome nominates Rosetta, who nominates Leo. The host says that, tonight, one of them will go home.
	Devin CCs that Arica is the only chance they have at turning it around as Jerome threw it once again. Devin tells Leo that they need to throw Jerome under the bus once more if they have any chance. Leo agrees as he, definitely, threw the challenge. Devin and Leo talk with Arica in the bedroom alone and mention that Jerome needs to go now. Arica says that it is something to think about. Arica CCs that she can stick with the plan or convince Dontae to take out Jerome now.
	Leo is banished by a vote of 2-1-0.

Episode 14

Episode 14
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	Devin is crushed over Leo's second departure but does not want to give up. However, he feels like he has to win the last two immunities if he has has any chance on reaching the finals. NEW DAY! Arica and Rosetta agree to a Final 2 as well as taking Jerome along as a goat. Dontae apologizes to Devin over sending Leo home. Devin forgives him and says that his new duo partner, Rosetta, has been getting pretty close with Arica. Dontae says that he was noticing that a bit the day before. Devin asks Dontae if he'd be willing to vote out Rosetta if given the chance, to which Dontae says that he is willing to try a new path. Devin says that he wants Rosetta over Arica out as Rosetta has proven to be a better physical competitor than Arica in every challenge, not knowing that Arica's plan is to not win them so nobody views her as a threat. Devin approaches Jerome and says that he holds nothing against him and campaigns to him about targeting Arica and Rosetta due to them getting closer and closer over the past couple of days. Jerome says that he is fine with voting with them if need be. Devin says that he wants to go with Jerome to the finals but he needs to show his loyalty by NOT throwing the competition or he'll lose the votes to stay immediately. Jerome is conflicted.
	Jerome actually tries. While he isn't the first one out (Rosetta), he is the second one out. Rosetta, though, is auto nominated. Devin wins immunity.
	Rosetta nominates Jerome, who nominates Arica, who is very shocked but not surprised.
	Arica starts ripping into Jerome about his lack of honesty and trustworthiness. She also mentions that he set himself up to fail but never trying any of the challenges and is sure to lose in the finals, which is why she allied with him in the first place. While Jerome wants Arica out after this, Devin is insistent that he won't be getting credit for this elimination like most of the others. Jerome is taken aback about how forthright he is about this. Devin says that he agrees with Arica and just didn't want him nominating Dontae.
	Rosetta is out 2-0-0.

Episode 15

Episode 15
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	Arica CCs about her underdog status and, how, she's had to deal with Jerome. Jerome CCs about how he is not a selfish person or a manipulative person but he wanted to see what he could accomplish in the game and, now, he is in the Final 4 out of 14 people. THE NEXT DAY! There is strategy about the Final 3. Arica is insistent about taking Jerome, of whom she tells but she also insists that, if Jerome gave more of an effort in the challenges, there is no way he'd still be here. When Jerome tries to tell her about how that was the plan all along as people view him as weak, Arica tells him that he accomplished his goal of making it very far under that pretense and she is willing to risk her chances to see if his strategy pays off. Jerome notices that Arica is a lot more aggressive. Arica tells him that, in hindsight, she can respect his mental gameplay but his social game lacked heavily. Devin talks to Dontae about taking Arica out and having them and Jerome in the end, although Devin CCs that he may change his mind and take Dontae out. Dontae CCs about his decision should he win the challenge and be the sole vote. There is more strategy talk, as well as peaceful talk the day of the challenge as the Final 4 decide that, no matter what, they aren't going to let this game affect how they interact outside of the house.
	Arica wins the challenge, barely beating Devin, as she CCs that she doesn't feel safe and has to try her hardest if she wants a spot in the Finals. Everybody is nominated except for Arica, who has the sole vote to eliminate. Arica eliminates Devin.

Episode 16: Finale

Episode 16
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	Recap and highlights of the season plus confessionals from past contestants of the season as well as the finalists. The final challenge is a massive gauntlet. Jerome ends up losing the first half of the gauntlet, getting 3rd. It is between Dontae and Arica in the final portion. Arica ends up winning the season.