Episode 09

[Jeff Probst]

With the game ramping up and councils coming faster and more often, are you prepared for the endgame?

Have you been exploring all of your options in this game, or do you have only one clear direction to follow?

Do you believe any of your allies are planning to betray you?

[Penner]

I'm thoroughly prepared. Two rounds laying low and I'm now set up to casually stroll to the final five. Next round, we blindside Jessica and it's easily sailing to the final 6, when I have to give Cass a big shock. Then suddenly I'm in the final five with a crew that likes me, a jury of my friends and nobody who's any use at challenges.

My gamble is I'm hoping I can trust Lil, Rocky and Rebecca. With Lil, I know I haven't put the work in. I just am relying on her desperation. If I can hit the F3 with Rocky and Rebecca? That's going to be an amazingly unbalanced FTC.

Hopefully me trying to keep off people's minds right at the merge has helped ensure nobody is targeting me with any real enthusiasm.

CiCi has been planning a final 5 deal with me today. I'd feel bad, if I felt emotions.