Dans l’épisode récent de *Survivor*, la chance a souri à Rachel tandis que Tiyana a été éliminée par ses coéquipiers. Éprouvée par ses émotions, Tiyana partage son ressenti sur le jeu, en regrettant la stratégie de son alliance dominée par Gabe. Elle se sent trahie par ceux en qui elle avait confiance, tout en décrivant un environnement compétitif et stressant où les loyautés sont fragiles. Elle évoque la dissonance entre ses attentes et la réalité du jeu, ainsi que la dynamique complexe entre les joueurs.
Twists are undeniably significant in Survivor, particularly in this unpredictable new era. However, an even greater factor in this game is luck.
In Wednesday’s episode, fortune was clearly in Rachel’s favor. After the tribes merged and were divided into two groups, the former Gata member found herself on a team of all former Tukus, making her vulnerable at Tribal Council. Yet, after Sol discovered an advantageous Safety Without Power advantage during a reward and gave it to Rachel, she confidently returned to camp, leaving the remaining Tukus to turn on one of their own. This unfortunate turn of events made Tiyana possibly the most unfortunate player of the week, as all four of her tribemates voted her out of the game, including the flight attendant from Hawaii.
In the following sections, Tiyana shares some insights about Sue and Gabe while revealing her feelings of betrayal from certain alliance members.
“Having spent 13 days with those people, it was bound to hurt. I felt anxious for myself about going home, but I also worried for them, creating a unique conflict of emotions I hadn’t experienced before—crying for both myself and others. Although Gabe was my adversary, losing someone I spent that time with would have been tough. Our connection had become our community, and watching one of them leave would have been heartbreaking. The emotions hit hard, especially at that critical moment when I realized how close we had become.”
“I genuinely thought I might be sick. When I saw my name come up for the second time, I knew it was over. I expected Gabe to vote for me, but seeing that second vote confirmed my fate. I think it’s a relatable feeling for many Survivor players—you just go blank because it feels unreal. You become detached from the moment realizing that it’s too early for you to leave. It was a whirlwind of emotions—rage, sadness, devastation, all at once.”
“As time passes since leaving the island and my Survivor experience, my memories begin to fade. I sometimes wonder if I recall everything correctly or if the conversations happened as I remember. Watching it back feels almost surreal. It’s as if I didn’t even play Survivor; I alternate between thinking, ‘Did I even participate?’ and contemplating all the choices I’d have liked to make differently. It oscillates in my mind, and Survivor occupies a permanent place in my thoughts, which is both good and bad. However, revisiting the episodes provided a sense of closure, almost like being transported back to the island and reliving those emotions.”
“I initially thought she might go home, but I didn’t want that outcome. Throughout the episode, it was clear I aimed to align with Rachel. Voting her out made no sense; it would have revealed that our alliance wasn’t strong. The six remaining contenders would surely target us one by one, so it was more beneficial to keep Rachel around to weaken the tight-knit Tuku group.”
“I genuinely wanted to cooperate with Rachel, yet it often felt like I was alone in the game. Reflecting on my nonexistent alliance was like being back in kindergarten, hoping to find someone to play with during recess. I longed for collaboration to create something great, but whenever I proposed ideas, I faced resistance. As Gabe put it, the others acted like ‘injured birds,’ just following his lead, leaving me with limited options. I never wanted Rachel to leave, but it seemed inevitable as I lacked the numbers.”
“It remains a mystery. Typically, in past seasons, those attempting to dominate the game end up isolated, as each player is trying to advance their own agenda. Like the Reba group in Survivor 45, they displayed loyalty and frequent collaboration, continuously checking in with one another. But with Gabe and his two followers, it felt hopeless—my attempts to influence any plan fell flat. Even when Kyle warned Sue that Gabe saw her as merely a pawn, she dismissed it entirely.”
“After the TK vote, I realized I should have been more vocal because I had nothing to lose. At that point, convincing anyone of a different strategy was impossible. I’m baffled because Caroline is sharp; our discussions felt productive. Yet, somehow, King Gabe maintained control over Tuku. I didn’t want to become an injured bird, which probably led to my exit.”
“I felt a deep sense of betrayal from Caroline and Kyle. Caroline had promised me that I wouldn’t be the one voted out—telling me I was safe and that