Cormac: It can be argued that you're the reason your tribe lost this challenge. Why should they NOT vote you out? You also received a vote in a pretty easy boot and we KNOW it wasn't Hagrid, what do you think this means? Does it make you nervous?

I would say the observation of me being a flop for this challenge is completely accurate. I've been thinking about that vote a little since last night and I've come to the naive conclusion that someone was just using the alphabet strategy, so I'm going to try not to worry about it too much. On a five-person tribe being nervous is a given, and standing out for costing the tribe isn't a great feeling. It was an isolated incident, though. I've performed well in the past and I think the results have reflected that. I feel like I'm a strength and number going forward so keeping me would benefit in the long run.

I have not heard any talk about the Ravenclaw idol yet. To me the clue was hard. I assumed it was in one of the chests or hidden on the last season’s board but I haven’t heard any talk. No items have really been discussed but I would like to take this moment to say I miss the old school survivor without all these freakin items. #oldschool Items are overrated!! I think the petrification twist is super hindering on a tribe this small. I am hoping we soon find out who cannot vote so we can all prepare. We have to be prepared for the worst I guess. We have to always think of the coulda woulda and shouldas cuz of the idols and items!

Even though Newt is not voting this round, he still is a member of our tribe and his opinion has the upmost value to me.

As for keeping the tribe strong, it’s about challenge strength and communication. I want to win challenges, pure and simple. Mistakes happen and we lose, sure, but losing three in a row is unacceptable, and that can’t keep happening. This loss should be a wake-up call for the entire tribe to work hard together in the next challenge and pull out a win.

So I’m bummed to be on tribal council but really liking everyone on the tribe! I’m a little nervous being the only one here, but I’m good at challenges so I do think I would be a good asset to the team. I do think I’ve earned the right to be here. Moving forward I will be a strength to the team. I hope I’m given the chance to prove it to them! I’m back from the dead after all...It will be interesting!

Rita: Is the Rictumsempra tribe cursed? How does 3 straight losses take its toll on you and what can you do to avoid it moving forward? Should challenge strength be the biggest factor this early or will original tribal lines reign supreme?

It MIGHT be goodness! But hey, once you hit rock bottom theres only one way to go right?? It certainly sucks, but thats the name of the game. I think there are multiple factors going into this vote, challenge strength and loyalty most likely. And not 'tribal' loyalty, but loyalty in general and who you can trust moving forward!