Survivor: Ghost Island continued last night with a cunning idol bluff, a tribal showdown, and the elimination of the fourth castaway. Things looked bleak for the former Malolos on the new Malolo tribe, outnumbered 5-4 against the ex-Navitis, but Michael had an idea to change their fortune. Using James Clement’s cursed idol from Survivor: China, the undercover 18-year-old tried to bluff that the relic now contained the power to save not one but TWO players. This immediately caused panic and confusing amongst the old Naviti members. However, despite the creativity, the bluff failed, Michael wasted the idol on Stephanie, and the ex-Navitis planted all of their votes on Brendan, sending hime home.

For my full break down of the best and worst moments from Episode 4, check out my recap over at TV Insider.

The fifth episode, “A Diamond In The Rough” airs Wednesday, March 21 at 8:00 pm (ET) on CBS.

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