The merge is here! In episode 7 of Survivor 51, we saw the Toka and Savu tribes finally merge, and the final 13 players became part of the Tavuto tribe. It would be remiss not to say that this led to a very chaotic episode.
From nasty grubs to non-stop scrambling, it was definitely hard to tell where the ultimate target would land. The majority enemy was Mike, who had been at the bottom of the totem pole back on Toka; however, once Mike won individual immunity, all bets were off. Mike and Jelly formed a coalition to blindside OG Toka alongside Devin and the remaining OG Savus. While Maggie tried to put Kristin in the hot seat, her side decided to go against Eric.
However, things weren’t set in stone yet, as Mike and Jelly zeroed in on Brady for being an influential player back on Toka and for being someone they deemed too aggressive and toxic. At Tribal Council, the vote came down to 9-4 between Brady and Eric, sending Brady/Brody out of the game as the first jury member of the season.
In his post-game interviews, Brady revealed more about his injury, which we saw back at the beginning of the game, when he lost a quarter of his thumb; the perception other players had of him; and more. Here are the most important tidbits that Brady shared.
For starters, in his interview with Entertainment Weekly, Brady disclosed that production kept the piece of his thumb in a resin casing to be transported back to the US, as Brady couldn’t do it himself since it would’ve constituted travelling through international borders with human flesh. Brody has kept his trophy as a necklace at home, which he calls his ‘’Brody Relic.’’
In the same interview, he responded to what he thinks about being called toxic, particularly by Jelly. Brady said he felt Jelly was bitter toward him after the Patt vote, and that he sees himself as reactive and passionate, but that is also due to his profession. Brady also said he doesn’t harbor any hard feelings toward anyone.
While talking to Gold Derby, Brady was asked if he regretted giving the Extra Vote advantage to Maggie, especially since it could’ve helped him later on. In summary, Brady said he didn’t regret it because it played out well for Danny and Lewis and led to an unforgettable Survivor moment.
Brady also remarked that the grubs he ate in under two seconds tasted like a mix of “’a little cheese essence and kind of a bread-dough taste.” Brady also confirmed he was indeed shown going to the bathroom right next to the camp on the episode and admitted he didn’t go to the designated area, which is why they ended up showing it.
Lastly, Brady was asked what he thought about Rob’s quit, which he tried to pass off as a medical evacuation, especially after Brady himself went through a medical situation. Brady said he felt disappointed because he thought he and Rob could’ve worked together, and he wouldn’t have been able to do it as a fan of the show. Brady added, ‘’It could never be me, but it’s great TV. He’ll probably be infamous forever.’’
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