"All of her craziness is not craziness anymore and I personally am afraid of her," says Yam Yam Arocho of his longtime ally Carolyn on the May 17 episode of Survivor season 44.
Fan-favorite castaway Carolyn Wiger shook up Tribal Council last week when she used her hidden immunity idol for her former Tika buddy Carson Garrett and orchestrated a shocking blindside against Danny, a strategic move that firmly placed a target on her back this week.
"Carolyn is an example of 'don't judge a book by its cover.' She may lead by emotions... but it's very calculated," Jaime says.
After Carson, Yam Yam and Lauren win the reward challenge — granting them a trip to the Sanctuary, complete with a foot massage and a feast of sandwiches, chocolate and fruit — the threesome discusses potentially taking out Carolyn.
Shockingly, it seems like Yam Yam is considering turning against his closest ally. "I love Carolyn with all my heart but now that we're only six, you start thinking about how you can get to the end and my gut is telling me that it might be time to vote Carolyn out," he says.
"It might be time to break up the Tika Three," Yam Yam says, adding. "In my mind, Carolyn is the biggest threat. I just have to cement that plan."
"I'm so surprised. Are we going to target Carolyn?" Carson worries. "I mean Carolyn has played a great game, I've consistently underestimated her... Carolyn could win this game."
Despite the strategy, Yam Yam is in tears over the idea of betraying his friend. "It's so stupid because it's a game but it's not a game, you know?"
With Lauren safe after having won the immunity challenge, and Heidi deciding to play her hidden immunity idol for herself, the Tribal Council vote comes down to Carolyn or Jaime.
"Guys..." Carolyn whispers, confused, to the rest of the tribe when her name starts coming up in the vote. However, with a vote of four to two, Jaime is ultimately voted out this week, with Yam Yam deciding not to betray Carolyn and instead voting for Jaime.
With the Tika Three safe along with Heidi and Lauren, Jeff tells the remaining Survivor 44 cast that they'll be leaving their camp for a new beach. "Final push begins," he tells them. "Good luck!"
On Survivor, Yam Yam plans to betray Carolyn — and fans have thoughts
Carolyn right now watching Yam Yam talking at the tribal : #survivor #survivor44 pic.twitter.com/Tz5xlnenQTMay 18, 2023
Yam Yam I love you but Carolyn nation cannot let this slide #Survivor44 #survivor pic.twitter.com/FPz637dyaZMay 18, 2023
Getting emotional watching Carolyn, Carson, and Yam Yam get emotional about breaking up the 3 Stooges 🥺 #Survivor #Survivor44 pic.twitter.com/BfBTz7wiGNMay 18, 2023
Yam yam knows he need to get carolyn out but its hard.. #survivor44 #Survivor pic.twitter.com/niqRAHKdyVMay 18, 2023
Me when Yam Yam and Carson are talking about getting Carolyn out #survivor44 #survivor pic.twitter.com/Dre0mIF6kvMay 18, 2023
i can’t lie yam yam and carson would be probably making the right decision taking out carolyn but oh my god will i be heartbroken #survivor pic.twitter.com/3lm1zEssWCMay 18, 2023
Me on my way to Yam Yam’s house if he ruins the most iconic alliance in years. #Survivor #Survivor44 pic.twitter.com/T5BkOYwrEuMay 18, 2023
yam yam i am on my couch screaming at you not to vote out carolyn 😭 #survivorMay 18, 2023
If Yam Yam flips imma FALL OUT #Survivor #Survivor44 pic.twitter.com/nYIsqmyIpAMay 18, 2023
I think it’s reasonable for Yam Yam to fear Carolyn in the F3 but turning on his alliance the vote before they would have the majority is a big mistake #survivor https://t.co/ZxTTFCUCahMay 18, 2023
Literally me at Yam Yam watching him talk about voting out Carolyn 😭 #Survivor #Survivor44 pic.twitter.com/xWiCf3yQJIMay 18, 2023
YAM YAM DID NOT BETRAY CAROLYN OMG YES! #survivor #survivor44 pic.twitter.com/k7BCvK56nsMay 18, 2023
Survivor season 44 continues on Wednesday, May 24. Catch up with past episodes on Paramount Plus.
