She was the first woman to perform the daily challenge and set a time better than any other female by over thirty seconds. Being regarded by Challenge fans as a strong competitor is cool, but being regarded by your fellow cast members as a top player is infinitely more important. If other players are afraid of facing her in elimination, then that’s the only social game you will ever need. Even when she’s not performing at her best, the other women fear Cara in elimination (even if they won’t say it). Jenny is proving herself in the daily challenges.

9 CT has stuff going on

At the beginning of the episode, CT talks to his teammates about how losing daily challenges is not bad because they need to trim the fat to have a fit group for the final. CT knows from the Inferno 2 and Gauntlet 3 that a weak link can sink your team in a final. He is the leader of the UK group, and he has a long-term view of the game, which is essential.

However, Theo challenging CT shows that there could potentially be an upsurge against him. Theo is a strong player, and if anyone on Team UK could gun through their own team in eliminations, it is him. CT should be worried.

8 Zach is floating

It is weird seeing Zach not fully align with Jordan as they usually align most seasons. Then again, it is the first time they have been on a season together since Exes 2. Ironically, the swing vote position is probably the best spot any player could be in on a team-based season. Because two sides are continually hurling grenades at one another, Zach can float and choose which side is better for him every week. It could lead to some issues for him in the end-game, though he should be able to make it there at least.

7 I relate to Nicole spiritually

We have not seen much of Nicole this season. When she declined to jump during the swimming challenge immediately, I related to her so hard. Heights are terrifying! Even with a safety harness, it is difficult to thrust yourself off a cliff. There’s an amount of trust you need to make the jump that some people do not have.

Her killing the swim portion was one of the most shocking moments because, until this point, I thought Nicole had no value as a competitor. She is good at something besides being Georgia’s best mate!

6 Jordan and Tori are on the outside