Netflix's reality competition show Battle Camp delivered another shocking twist in its fifth episode when host Taylor Lewan announced not one but two contestants would be leaving. As Louis and Brianna "Bri" Balram faced elimination, viewers were treated to an unexpected revelation. After the wheel of misfortune landed on her name, Bri surprised everyone with her calm reaction, confessing she wasn't particularly upset about leaving.
"I think I met somebody who I'd rather share another experience with," she said, clearly referencing her fellow eliminee Louis.
The romantic admission came during a dramatic episode that completely restructured the game. Following the double elimination, Taylor announced the end of the three-team format, introducing two new contestants and reshuffling the remaining players into just two teams.
This major shake-up shifted alliances and created fresh competitive dynamics among the contestants still fighting for the $250,000 prize. With Bri and Louis both exiting the competition simultaneously, their budding connection became an unexpected silver lining in their Battle Camp journey.
Bri’s reaction to Battle Camp’s double elimination
Episode five of Battle Camp opened with strategic discussions about the upcoming vote. Gio expressed frustration about Trey's apparent betrayal of Louis, saying in a confessional:
"Trey essentially threw Louis under the bus. Someone who called him his best friend… I think just shows such a lack of character and selfish ambition."
When the elimination ceremony arrived, the votes fell heavily against Nick with seven, while Louis and Morgan received two each, and Bri got one. The wheel spun and landed on Louis first. Taking his elimination gracefully, Louis told the group it was an "honor" to be part of the show.
"I'm happy with the way I left, but it is disappointing leaving because I feel like I tried my hardest," Louis shared in his exit confessional.
The real shock came when Taylor revealed the evening would feature a double elimination. The wheel spun again, this time landing on Bri, who had joined Team Wolves just two episodes earlier after Irina's elimination.
Unlike many eliminated contestants who express disappointment or anger, Bri's reaction was refreshingly different. She appeared almost relieved, quickly pivoting attention to her connection with Louis.
Her comment about meeting "somebody who I'd rather share another experience with" suggested their relationship had developed beyond the strategic gameplay shown on camera. This revelation added an unexpected romantic subplot to the competition show.
For viewers familiar with Bri from her appearance on "Too Hot to Handle" Season 6, this development adds another chapter to her reality TV romance history. During her previous Netflix appearance, she formed a connection with Demari Davis, though that relationship reportedly ended after filming.
Format shift changes the game
Following the double elimination, Taylor announced the end of the three-team structure that had defined the first half of the competition. The remaining contestants would now be divided into just two teams – Eagles and Bears.
Two new arrivals joined the competition: Chase from "Too Hot to Handle" and "Perfect Match," and Kyle from "The Circle." Their entrance immediately changed the camp dynamics as they competed in a tug-of-war challenge to determine who would select teams.
Chase won and chose Georgia to start Team Eagles, while Kyle selected QT for Team Bears. The remaining contestants were picked one by one, creating entirely new team compositions and alliances.
As Bri and Louis exit the competition together, their unexpected connection represents a different kind of win amid the competitive atmosphere of Battle Camp. Whether their relationship continues outside the show remains to be seen.
Meanwhile, the game continues with higher stakes as the newly formed teams face off in a spelling bee challenge that ended the episode on a cliffhanger. With immunity rules changing and team dynamics completely reshuffled, the path to the $250,000 prize has become even more unpredictable.
For now, Bri's candid admission about Louis on Battle Camp serves as a reminder that even in the most cutthroat competitions, human connections often emerge as the most valuable takeaway.
You can stream Battle Camp Season 1 exclusively on Netflix.