Rachel LaMont secured multiple game advantages in Survivor 47 Episode 11 - "Flipping the Win Switch," which aired November 27, 2024, significantly strengthening her position in the competition. She first won a challenging ocean platform puzzle to earn a Block a Vote advantage, then followed it with her first individual immunity win of the season in a high-stakes block-stacking challenge against Kyle Ostwald.
The Survivor 47 Episode 11, which saw the remaining eight contestants tackling shifting alliances after Gabe's elimination in Episode 10, showcased Rachel's growing influence within the majority "Underdog Alliance" of five players while demonstrating her ability to manage crucial information between competing factions. One fan noted on social media:
"Rachel now armed with an idol, a vote block, and her incredibly powerful mind is a wildly dangerous combination this late in the game."
This breakthrough episode changed the power dynamics heading into the final stages of the competition.
Rachel LaMont's breakthrough episode on Survivor 47 has fans cheering
Survivor 47 contestant Rachel's breakthrough day began with a critical decision at the journey challenge. When a boat arrived at camp offering a chance for one player to compete for an advantage, three names emerged. Rachel drew rocks against Sam and Genevieve, winning the opportunity to participate.
The challenge took her to an ocean platform where she faced a complex puzzle requiring precise color matching under intense time pressure. With four weighted ropes threatening to pull the entire setup into the water, Rachel completed the challenge with mere seconds remaining, earning the Block a Vote advantage usable through the final six tribal councils.
A Survivor fan on X remarked:
"Rachel now armed with an idol, a vote block, and her incredibly powerful mind is a wildly dangerous combination this late in the game."
The victory marked a turning point in Rachel's strategic approach. Survivor 47 star crafted a deliberate information-sharing strategy, telling Kyle, Sam, and Genevieve she had lost her vote while revealing the truth to her alliance members Sue and Caroline. This information was then strategically shared with Teeny and Andy, strengthening the bonds within the Underdog Alliance.
Her careful management of relationships drew attention from viewers, with one Survivor 47 fan on X noting:
"The only one in the majority alliance that's willing to risk her standing to make sure nobody in the minority gets an advantage is the type of leadership mentality that tends to be rewarded at FTC."
Another user wrote,
“If she doesn’t make it to the final 3 I’d be really upset much deserved”
A couple of other fans shared the same sentiments as well,
“This is RACHEL’S season idc idc.” stated one.
“Rachel really dominating all facets of this episode. Strategic, puzzle beast and immunity idol win. Now the question for the next 30 mins comes down to Genevieve vs Kyle. And oddly enough I think Gen is the better move," another expressed.
The immunity challenge presented another crucial opportunity. Contestants faced the task of stacking blocks to spell "immunity" while balancing them on a rope-controlled table. The challenge saw multiple lead changes as players struggled with the precarious balance requirements.
Rachel found herself in direct competition with Kyle, who had established himself as a physical threat throughout the season. In a suspenseful finish, Rachel maintained her focus and secured her first individual immunity win.
As Rachel's strategic and physical gameplay came together, Survivor fans on social media responded enthusiastically. A viewer on X shared:
"Rachel absolutely dominated this episode. Already armed with an idol and a myriad of social relationships, then crushes the journey puzzle to get a Vote Block and finesses her way to individual immunity."
Another X user reflected on her Survivor 47 journey:
"Rachel is so mothering. Started strong, got blindsided when Anika got voted out, was at the bottom of the tribe, swapped again at the bottom of the tribe, got saved by an adv. from Sol, found an advantage on her own, and now won immunity while also being with majority."
One another fan stated,
“Rachel is eating this episode up!!!!!!! Like this is her episode! I am so f*cking proud of her!!! i’m so happy i have been rooting for her since the very beginning!!!!”
Moving into Survivor 47 Episode 12, Rachel finds herself in an enviable position with multiple advantages at her disposal. Not only does she have her unused Block a Vote advantage valid through the final six, but she's also secured herself within the majority "Underdog Alliance" while maintaining strong relationships with individual players.
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Survivor 47 Episode 12 will air on December 4, 2024.
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