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Actions vs. Accusations is the third episode of Survivor: San Juan del Sur.

Story[]

Night 6[]

Coyopa returned from Tribal Council after voting out Val Collins. Baylor Wilson was concerned with the votes cast against her and felt as though she could no longer rely on her ally Josh Canfield to protect her in the game. Meanwhile, John Rocker was frustrated that Val chose not to play her Hidden Immunity Idol, not realizing she was bluffing, as Dale Wentworth suspected. Josh later explained to John that he had switched his vote to Val to force a tie when he realized that Val and Jaclyn Schultz were voting for Baylor. Although he told John that he was still in for the men's alliance, in confessionals he reiterated his concern that John was untrustworthy.

S29 baylor t
Baylor
I think I'm officially woken up from thinking I'm safe in this game. It's now a Baylor-fight-for-herself game, not Baylor-rely-on-Josh-to-talk-to-anybody game. 'Cause I was pretty close to being completely blindsided tonight. At this point, I don't trust anybody necessarily, but I'm still open to playing the game with just about anybody.
S29 john t
John
When Jeremy sees that Val got voted, he's probably going to be pissed, but I told her to play an Idol – they were coming after her – and she just didn't do it. I mean, I don't know what else to do, y'know? I divulged inside information that if my alliance of five found out, they'd probably be pretty pissed off at me.
S29 josh t
Josh
Right before Tribal Council, I realized that Jaclyn and Val were voting for Baylor and that was not the plan. I think John had something to do with that 'cause he'd been walking around with Val before Tribal Council and they've never spent any time together. John's credibility has gone way down for me just in this last day, but what we'll probably end up doing is still, like, a strong boy alliance and, unless something crazy changes, Jaclyn and Baylor are probably next on the chopping block.

Day 7[]

The Hunahpu tribe awakened determined to improve their shelter before bad weather arrived. The charge was led by Drew Christy, but as the rest of the tribe set to work weaving palm fronds, Drew gave up on the task, deeming it too hard and taking a nap in the shelter whilst everyone else worked. This irritated Missy Payne, Keith Nale, and Natalie Anderson, the latter of whom woke Drew up and confronted him about his laziness. Later, Natalie shared her frustrations with Jeremy Collins, who was disappointed that he might have to go against his strategic inclinations and get rid of Drew earlier than he'd hoped.

S29 drew t
Drew
I'm really trying to warn my tribe and say, "Hey, y'know, we need to find something to cover up the roof of the shelter." Literally looks like Swiss cheese. That's not gonna be good whenever these tropical storms start coming through.
S29 missy t
Missy
We've redesigned the roof and we started weaving the palm fronds. We had lessons and we got everyone on, even the boys. Except for Drew. He tried for a minute and then it got too frustrating. He had to lay down and take a nap.
S29 keith t
Keith
Drew's a big sleeper. If my son was acting like Drew, you probably don't wanna know. I probably can't say it on camera 'cause I'd get in one of the little aww... Y'know, but we still spank, we still whoop, whatever you want to call it in the South.
S29 natalie t
Natalie
I don't understand how you come out here and you're with total strangers and you don't feel the need to just pull your own weight. Drew is just a waste of space.
S29 jeremy t
Jeremy
Drew's just all over the place. I was planning on taking him along 'cause he's a moron, but I'm not going to be able to. If he's physically falling apart right now, I think by, like, Day 20, he'll be like, "Listen, I want to go home. I wanna go. I'm all done, Jeremy. Take my million dollars – you can have it!"

At the Hero Arena, Hunahpu got their first look at the new Coyopa minus Val. Jeremy expressed his disappointment and when pressed by Jeff Probst, turned to Baylor and Jaclyn and told them that they were next on the block against an alliance of men. John commented that he felt bad and publicly apologized to Jeremy, saying that he'd tried to save Val but couldn't sway his alliance. The Coyopa tribe were shocked by John's admission that he'd been working both sides.

S29 josh t
Josh
All of us guys are like, "What!?" I suspected that he was possibly working with Val, but he totally admitted to it in the middle of the Arena!


Jeff then revealed the Reward Challenge: Sunset Grill. Each competitor would balance on a suspended plank and use a long paddle to transfer wooden squares from one end of the plank to the other. If a square dropped, they would have to return to the start to get another. The first person to transfer six squares to the end platform would win Reward for their tribe in the form of either comfort (tarp, hammock, mattress, pillows, and blankets) or the fishing gear traded by Hunahpu at the last Hero Duel. Julie McGee and Jaclyn squared off in rock-paper-scissors to determine who got to choose the competitors, and Jaclyn won. Wes Nale volunteered to compete, theorizing that his father Keith would not do well in the challenge.

Early on, Wes gained a slight lead, but Keith was close on his tail and made up ground to even them up by the first square. Keith gained a slight lead through his third square with Wes close behind. Wes regained the lead collecting his fourth square, and though Keith kept the game close with a narrow save. On their fifth squares, the wind picked up and Wes managed to save his square whilst Keith dropped his. This made the difference and Wes comfortably placed his sixth tile to win reward for Coyopa, and simultaneously sending Keith back to Exile Island.

Keith was emotional, telling the group that he was proud of his son. Wes, also growing teary, commented that he had never seen his father this emotional – the last time being when his great-grandfather (Keith's grandfather) had passed away. Keith comforted Wes before he chose Josh to accompany his father at Exile Island, hoping that the two men would "click." Keith and Josh left the Arena for Exile Island and Coyopa unanimously elected to take the fishing gear as their reward. As they left the Arena, John turned to Jeremy to say, "I did everything I could, brother," though Jeremy doubted that John had tried to help Val.

S29 jeremy t
Jeremy
"I did everything I could." No you didn't! 'Cause if you did, she would still be here! I'm out to get him now. Point blank.


Back on Hunahpu beach, the tribe comforted Jeremy, although Julie disappeared into the jungle alone and in tears. Natalie, Jon Misch and Jeremy questioned why she was so upset. Angry that John had not fulfilled his promise, Jeremy told the whole tribe what he knew about John's controversial past, including his "racist and homosexual" remarks and his rough reputation as a pitcher. Natalie continued to deride Julie's emotional response, saying that she should not be crying as her loved one was still in the game.

S29 jeremy t
Jeremy
I was mad when I didn't see Val because John Rocker told me and shook my hand and said he'll take care of her. He turned his back on his agreement with me, so even though he's not from my tribe, I need him out.
S29 natalie t
Natalie
Well, I don't feel sorry for Julie at all. Julie's just covering his ass and trying to cover hers. Knowing that Big John made some racist comments and homophobic comments, I just want the other tribe to just grow a pair of balls and stand up against him.

Off on her own, Julie was distraught and worried that Jeremy's anger against John could hurt both his and her games. Missy followed Julie and offered her sympathies, assuring Julie that she needed to concentrate on her own game. Nevertheless, Julie was surprised by the emotional complexities of the Blood vs. Water twist.

S29 julie t
Julie
I feel really alone by what happened. If everybody believes Jeremy in that my boyfriend John is running the show, then my boyfriend John made me an open target.


S29 julie t
Julie
I never thought in my wildest dreams that Blood vs. Water would be this difficult. I know it's a game, but knowing that my boyfriend kind of put me in this situation makes it hard.
S29 josh t
Josh
Exile Island is full of rocks, it's barren and it sucks. I'm probably actually going to sleep on rocks tonight, but at least we get the clue to the Immunity Idol.
S29 keith t
Keith
Probably wasn't thinking the first time that me and Val come out here. She got the clue, I got a blank piece of paper. I'm thinking this time, by gosh, I'm going to get something.
S29 keith t
Keith
There haven't been but a few people here but... been Jeremy here besides me on my crew. So I need to get back, find the Idol and Jeremy in the only one kind of standing in my way.
S29 josh t
Josh
I think people would be shocked to how well Keith and I get along. You know, a Louisiana hick and a gay guy from New York. You know, it's not the two people you would ever think they would be just chillin' out and having a good time.
S29 keith t
Keith
Me and Josh are probably as far as apart as night and day, you know, black and white. He seems like a good ol' boy, he's just not my good ol' boy.
S29 josh t
Josh
I think is so cool to be able to hang out with people from a different walk of life that you wouldn't get to normally do because how else do we change? How else do we grow?
S29 keith t
Keith
Josh is on one side of the fire, I'm on the other side of the fire and then there won't be no spooning going on up here tonight either so. I just don't see many Joshes in Louisiana. (laughs)


S29 john t
John
We won. We actually mixed in a win today and we got fishing gear. I try and provide for the tribe. Hope they appreciating that and hopefully that puts me in good standing with the rest of my tribemates.
S29 wes t
Wes
I give all the props to John for catching fish. It feels good eating real protein. I feel like we have the upper hand in the next challenge.
S29 baylor t
Baylor
Right now the guys seem to be teaming up and uh, throwing the girls under the bus so I have been thinking about what I can say to push the younger guys in the direction of voting John out.
S29 alec t
Alec
Baylor is at the bottom of the tribe and she knows it so she's trying to crawl her way up anyway she can but we have a pretty strong group of guys so we're still planning to get these girls out one by one.

Day 8[]

S29 josh t
Josh
It is scary that John loses his patience, he loses his temper. I think John is playing haphazardly and he is doing things that are not going to be helpful for the tribe right now and that's a problem.
S29 baylor t
Baylor
The challenge stunk and I might be in trouble because of the guy-girl ratio. The fact that I started off with a vote and the second Tribal had votes, I feel like I'm gonna have votes tonight. They should vote John tonight. Natalie is a fighter and she's a trash talker but for John to be a professional athlete and act like that, I didn't respect his responses whatsoever. I felt like they were seriously harsh and mean and scary.
S29 john t
John
I didn't think I would skate this entire game without somebody hearing about the past things I said. Natalie called me a homophobe today. Really? My closest ally and closest friend on this tribe is a gay man. Actions versus accusations, don't really- don't really gelling. I made a few comments back which I regret. I shouldn't have blabbed my mouth so stinkin' much. Who knows how's it gonna go tonight? I may be the one the girls are targeting but I've come up with a pretty decent little strategy that I think is going to work.
S29 john t
John
I told them I want to blindside Dale, trying to get rid of the old guy, the dead wood, you know, so they are not going to be looking at me but I'm gonna vote for Baylor if I think I can get to Josh, Alec, Dale and Wes.
S29 josh t
Josh
I was kind of shocked because I didn't know he has a Hidden Immunity Idol. You want the people that are going to be the most honest with you and the most trusting with you when we're getting so far down in numbers and John has shown some sketchiness and done some things that I don't agree with as far as his mouth with the other tribe, getting on with Val, and doing all this other stuff. Also has an Idol. He's not going to use that Idol for me. He's going to use that Idol for himself. Sometimes you make allies and you don't know really who they are yet and you get to know them and get to know them and you're like "ohh, I don't think I want to be an ally with this person because they stand for so many things that I'm against" and in John's case, if I don't have to use him then I don't want to.
S29 baylor t
Baylor
Obviously I'm celebrating. All the votes that I know of, except for Dale, are going towards John. I just really hope that Josh is telling me the truth and Wes is not just lying to my face. It's freaky and scary 'cause you never know when, when you could just be being completely played.
S29 alec t
Alec
We're talking about maybe getting rid of John while we can but physically John is an asset so, is that smart right now? Maybe not.
S29 john t
John
I guess I might as well bring the Immunity Idol with me. I think I've done a pretty good job laying groundwork. I think I've manipulated the right pieces that need to be manipulated but uh, the tide might turn against me. Who knows? I know it would be nice to have a get out of jail free card.
S29 josh t
Josh
Tonight's decision at Tribal is actually pretty huge because if we decide to vote out John we're finally breaking that five guy alliance and we're losing the big guy on our team but if John doesn't go home, it's Baylor. Baylor was my first ally in this game and I know she's with me 100%. John is such a wild card. I don't know. Is there an easy vote tonight? No, but I have to go with my gut and how I think I will be able to continue farthest in this game and I have no idea if I'm making the right decision tonight.

Challenges[]

Challenge: Sunset Grill
One person from each tribe will race across a very wobbly beam while using a paddle to transfer wooden tiles from one end to the other. If at any point they drop a piece, they have to go back to the start and grab another from the stack. The first person to get six tiles from one end to the other wins reward.
Reward: A choice between comfort items and fishing gear.
Winner: Coyopa (chose fishing gear; Wes Nale chose Josh Canfield to accompany Keith Nale to Exile Island).

Challenge: Game of Throw-Ins
Each tribe will divide into pairs and be tethered together. One pair from each tribe will race through an obstacle course to retrieve their tribe colored ball. They will then attempt to shoot it into a basket. If they miss, the ball will bounce away from the shooters, forcing them to chase after the ball. The first tribe to score three points wins immunity.
Winner: Hunahpu

Tribal Council[]

Tribal Council 3:
Coyopa
Voted
Against
Voter
S29 john t
John (5 votes)
S29 alec tS29 baylor t
S29 jaclyn tS29 josh tS29 wes t
Alec, Baylor, Jaclyn, Josh, Wes
S29 baylor t
Baylor (2 votes)
S29 dale tS29 john t
Dale, John
VOTED OUT:
S29 john bw
John Rocker

Voting Confessionals[]

S29 john t
John
(voting against Baylor) I think this makes the third [Tribal] Council in a row but maybe now I'll finally feel comfortable about my alliance being stabilized.
S29 baylor t
Baylor
(voting against John) You are negative.

Final Words[]

S29 john bw
John
You know, I guess the best laid plans don't always work out, and I made some good alliances. I thought they were pretty solid. Thought I had everything kind of figured out. You know, sort of playing both sides of the fence and here I am, the one guy I didn't want to be, the guy with an idol in his pocket. I enjoyed myself and I was happy to have the opportunity, but I guess this will be a souvenir for the mantle.

Still In the Running[]

 Nadiya
18th
S29 nadiya bw
 Val
17th
S29 val bw
 John
16th
S29 john bw
 Alec
Coyopa
S29 alec t
 Baylor
Coyopa
S29 baylor t
 Dale
Coyopa
S29 dale t
 Drew
Hunahpu
S29 drew t
 Jaclyn
Coyopa
S29 jaclyn t
 Jeremy
Hunahpu
S29 jeremy t
 Jon
Hunahpu
S29 jon t
 Josh
Coyopa
S29 josh t
 Julie
Hunahpu
S29 julie t
 Keith
Hunahpu
S29 keith t
 Kelley
Hunahpu
S29 kelley t
 Missy
Hunahpu
S29 missy t
 Natalie
Hunahpu
S29 natalie t
 Reed
Hunahpu
S29 reed t
 Wes
Coyopa
S29 wes t

Trivia[]

Behind the Scenes[]

Other[]

Episode Title[]

  • The title of the episode was said by John about Natalie calling him a homophobe and Josh being his main ally on Coyopa.

References[]

Survivor: San Juan del Sur Episodes
"Suck It Up and Survive" · "Method to This Madness" · "Actions vs. Accusations" · "We're a Hot Mess" · "Blood Is Blood" · "Make Some Magic Happen" · "Million Dollar Decision" · "Wrinkle in the Plan" · "Gettin' to Crunch Time" · "This Is Where We Build Trust" · "Kind of Like Cream Cheese" · "Still Holdin' On" · "Let's Make a Move" · "This Is My Time" · "Reunion"
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