[Gary Hogeboom]

Miss Natalie,
Congratulations on surviving another tribal council ! The game is really starting to pick up as we lost 3 players just today! But you still out here though. Let's see what's on your mind tonight...

1. It seemed like you had a solid plan for the next tribal council. Do you think those plans will change or have they already?

2. How hard are you going for that idol? Do you think you're on the right track?

3. Did the putting people on blast punishment tell you anything about your castmates that might affect your game going forward?

4. It might be time to start thinking about future changes in the game. What are your plans as of now for approaching a merged game or other tribal twists you might encounter?

5. Who are your closest allies on this tribe? Who are your enemies and why?

[Natalie]

1. It seemed like you had a solid plan for the next tribal council. Do you think those plans will change or have they already?

I think we had a solid plan in place when it was clear division between the tribe: those who did and those who did not. Now things have gotten a bit... muddled. Nothing I can't overcome of course with my natural charisma. I've said that I would initially try to stick to the "original four" as I've grown to call it - Alec, Gabby, Mike, and myself. I can't speak for the tribe as a whole because they seem to hold their cards close to their chests but I am growing concerned that seems too easy - too simple. I think the others are thinking of moves they can make as, although winning has made this easier on us and we OBVIOUSLY work better than the other tribes, we're not going to be this happy little family for long.

2. How hard are you going for that idol? Do you think you're on the right track?

I am not at all. Not that I don't want to - just I haven't been fortunate enough to get a single clue and I won't pretend I can guess from thin air what the answer might be. That makes one person in this tribe a very big thread right now. So no, I'm not even on a path at all.


3. Did the putting people on blast punishment tell you anything about your castmates that might affect your game going forward?

No. Sorry to say for the powers that be - I don't think it really did anything. Personally, winning cures all ills. We are a close tribe with no laundry to air right now so I don't think there was anything that could come out of that that would really tell us anything. Personally, I would've picked myself or if I was the other tribe, someone popular and start to send fake information so the other tribes have no sense of the politics of Fenassa. Just my thought - I don't think anyone aired their laundry truthfully.

4. It might be time to start thinking about future changes in the game. What are your plans as of now for approaching a merged game or other tribal twists you might encounter?

It's time to get the Taureg out. I don't know why but in my gut I feel like Mike has won it twice - which means two idol clues and double the chances to form bonds with other tribe members. I have no real basis for this other than very loose logic. It has to be someone that was present on both nights and I don't think Gabby was around night one and Alec denied it. For now, I trust Alec. Mike is also denying it but I don't believe him as much.

5. Who are your closest allies on this tribe? Who are your enemies and why?

I keep saying "original four" but I think I am closes to Alec & Gabby of those two for now. Could be completely wrong. I don't think I have any enemies - we haven't had to go to a tribal council and so there's been no real test, no reason to fight or to vie against each other. Doesn't mean I'm completely blind to the fact that I may not be as close to the people as I once thought since that's also given time for the dynamics to change. I am going to keep close to Pat & Davie so that Mike can't try to pull anything. I don't think he would per se since I think he's been winning the twist but I really want to try to flush out an idol or someone with ties on another tribe unless it was say Alec who might be able to help me if tribes were to switch. All in all, all over the place - but I'm not opposed to trying to blindside Michael if the opportunity presented itself to do so in a very, very sneaky manner.

[Joaquin Souberbielle]

Hi Natalie!

You're great babe.

I love the Natalie roleplaying - is there any strategy you're using with it? Do you plan on continuing to do so?

[Natalie]

Well glad you asked. I do think it’s a strategy at this point. I made it clear to the people who bothered to show up night one I plan to fully lean into the character. Do I suspect some people have complained at this point? Yes. Do I care? Not so much.

When I felt like because I missed a night I had more real moments with the tribe and was completely normal during the challenge which we worked well together on. I had a pretty good chat with Alec letting him know if I did in fact get the Taureg twist I would be upfront with him and I wouldn’t spill his secret for him if he felt inclined to do the same. I am trying to strike a balance but it’s tricky. I find being Natalie more fun - I want to have fun so if I were to lose having fun, so be it.

I don’t think it’s a harmful strategy just yet. I think people think I’ll get grating and might carry me along. I’d rather be underestimated now and appreciated later.

[Natalie]

Oh. I swear to god if you UPROOT ME from my home. I will NOT be happy.........

I didn't even ONCE get a chance to talk to the other tribe as a Taureg. I am screwed.

[Natalie]

So she survives another round. Wins another immunity. Comes in with a tribal majority. But I feel not as comfortable. Nomad twist has me thinking.

I will post longer form tomorrow. Not sure if y’all can read the chats but clearly the wheels are turning right now hard.

[Natalie]

Still talking to Kellyn. We proposed we keep swapping. She is obviously going to swap someone from our tribe. I’ll agree it’s me. Perfect.

She let spill she wants donathan and Seb and then also asked about mike and talked up Mike.

Plan - don’t forget - agree to this. Let Alec and Gabby know.

Can talk to anyone as Nomad. Get Ghandia and Clay to side with Alec and Gabby to take out Seb. Swap back with Kellyn as promised.

Leave Mike vulnerable.

Find out further is Mike lied or has plotted. It seems like he has.

[Natalie]

When you get me into the game apparently I think. Lots of late night mobile conversation.

Jed from the other tribe loves that I might be the new nomad - duh - per Kellyn. They want someone from OG PINK off that tribe and I’m their play to go into a long term run. It’s clear that mike got there first
Or already did from Taureg.

Sebastian she isn’t willing to lose. Donathan she is. Or so by the convo. But she’s not savvy. She gave you Jed. Will confirm once I’m nomad.

New plan - convince them Alec told me he had idol?

I need them to split votes.

If I leave 4-4 isn’t enough.

I need to convince and get Ghandia and Clay on my side NOW. it’s a takeover on all sides.

I want to fuck it up and seem innocent still. If not I want a chance to ride it out with Jed and co. :/

[Natalie]

For episode effect. Fuck. I can’t actually say no to being the nomad. They positioned it too well.

[Natalie]

Smartest and safest play.

Tell the same team that they need to do the swap with Mike if we are all on the same team.

This kinda assumes we lose. But then we have a 5-3 vote they think might be 4-4 or otherwise if I secure it.

I am turning the wheel every way. I think I’m being used by that’s position.

[Danni Boatwright]

YOU SWAPPED



Thanks for giving us a rundown of last night. Can you expand on the new relationships you're forming? How is the nomad twist playing into your strategy? Are you planning on staying strong with your old allies, or is it time to start from scratch?