A week into Survivors 2024, things heat up in Cayos Cochinos as the game intensifies. A busy gala on Thursday set the tone, and Jorge Javier Vazquez delivered a cadence of memorable moments as master of ceremonies. The report shares all the highlights.
Lorena Morlote exits the competition for the first time
Joined by Ángel Cristo Jr, Lorena Morlote, and Arancha del Sol, the night began with tension and a glimmer of salvation for the model. She was visibly thrilled, while her husband, bullfighter Finito de Córdoba, appeared even more buoyant on the Mediaset stage, thanking the audience for the chance to keep exploring this adventure.
Shortly after, the presenter did not extend the contestants’ anxiety. Moments later, the person saved by audience vote was revealed to be Bárbara Rey’s son. Lorena Morlote became the first contestant to be eliminated in this round of the crackdown.
Ángel appeared with a rare smile, thanking the audience for the salvation and apologizing for declining to participate in the challenge the previous Monday.
In a tearful farewell, Aurah Ruiz, feeling bereft of her only support, headed to Playa Limbo where she ran into Laura Matamoros and Kiko Jiménez, awaiting the next steps of the journey.
A tense first encounter between Laura Matamoros and Lorena Morlote
Jorge Javier prepared the ground by explaining that Lorena is a close friend of Makoke. This setup promised a charged first exchange with Lorena’s rival, the daughter of Kiko Matamoros, who has made clear she has no fondness for Ana’s mother.
The two greeted each other with two kisses and confirmed they had not met in person before. The vigilant host probed what would happen if Laura visited the hair salon or if orders from Makoke ever came into play, noting that Kiko had reportedly done similar things with his wife Marta López-Álamo.
Lorena stated she has never expelled anyone from Makoke’s hair salon on orders, while Laura countered with direct evidence she had seen suggesting otherwise, challenging the claim with a shrug of defiance.
Jorge Javier Vázquez scolds Carmen Borrego
This week brought the contestants to their first location challenge to decide between living at Playa Condena or Playa Olimpo. Carmen Borrego showed reluctance to participate, which surprised the host not because she could not perform, but because he believed she could not execute it well. He did not mask his disappointment, commending the bravery of those who sacrifice for the game.
The host asserted that an excuse of inadequacy is no excuse in this competition, and his rebuke seemed to have an effect. Terelu Campos’ sister decided to play, yet she lost her balance on the podium at the first chance after filling her bucket and chose not to redo the attempt.
Claudia and Miri clash over Mario
The night’s clashes spilled into the palapa as Miriam Pérez, Claudia, and Mario faced off in a charged atmosphere. The exchange began after Miriam criticized her partner’s behavior, sparking a broader debate about respect and boundaries between the couple.
For the influencers, Miri’s decision to change into a bikini in front of her partner was seen as disrespectful. She defended her right to choose how she presents herself, noting that insecurity should not dictate her actions. Mario, siding with his daughter, recalled an incident in which he touched his partner’s hips, which she denied, but the moment fueled an already tense nomination process.
Ángel, Miri, Aurah, and Rocío Madrid join the candidate list
The nominations delivered surprises. Mario, named as leader of Playa Condena, directly nominated Miri for the earlier events, while Ángel Cristo emerged as the choice from the rest of the group. Despite changes in attitude, colleagues doubted the sincerity of the shift, with Carmen Borrego describing him as the “new Ángel.”
Aurah Ruiz faced heavy nominations from her peers in Playa Olimpo, accused of doing little more than sleeping and sunbathing. Rubén Torres, their leader, opted for a balanced strategy, directly nominating Rocío Madrid, who had drawn the second-highest number of votes from his team.
With that, the slate of candidates read: Ángel Cristo Jr, Miri Pérez, Aurah Ruiz, and Rocío Madrid. The question remains: who will be expelled next?