The TDU AfterMath logo flashed on screen, followed with the camera shot zooming into Don, Beth, and Leshawna sitting on the main couch.
"And we're back!" Don exclaimed. "Thank you so much for sitting down with us on this very important show. If you're unaware, today's AfterMath is also doubling as an extended Telethon special."
The scene changed to Leshawna who was standing next to the panel of phone answers.
"We are hoping to achieve a grand sum of one million dollars by the end of today's episode," Leshawna said, walking in front of Geoff, Alejandro, and Brick. "All proceeds will benefit Ezekiel and pay for his recovery. You can donate by calling the number on your screens now, going to our website and clicking the donations tab, and you can bid on Owen, Emma, Courtney, Lightning, and Cody's items by calling in."
Beth came up next to Leshawna, smiling to the camera, "So far we have a total of $700,000! We are so close guys, and we're only halfway through today's show. We can't wait for you to help reach our goal."
The scene panned back to Don who was still sitting on the couch, "With that said, it is time to welcome our next guest to the show. This player was an all around beast on the Giggling Goats team, practically running it with the help of Jazelle and Harold. However, Blaineley saw her as a threat and decided it was time for her to go. She dueted Teening Dream with her boyfriend and has a trauma induced fear of clowns! Please welcome… Zoey!"
Zoey walked out onto the stage, waving to the audience and peanut gallery as they applauded. Leshawna and Beth also sat down on the couch with Don again.
"Wassup everyone!" Zoey greeted, sitting down on her couch. "It's crazy how many people are here right now, I haven't seen Sam, Dakota, or Brick in ages it feels! I think it's super cool how much this season is like an homage to the series. Competition aside, we're all like family at this point."
"Even Blaineley who orchestrated your elimination?" Leshawna asked.
"Blaineley is like that aunt or sibling that you kind of pick on for fun," Zoey laughed. "But they're still people you could be afraid of. Underdogs have a light of fight in them, as Jasmine said."
"As you likely know, we've asked everybody being interviewed today to bring an item or service to be auctioned off today!" Beth said. "Would you like to tell us what you set up?"
"Sure!" Zoey exclaimed. "Much like Courtney, actually, I've partnered with a small business myself. I know personalized bracelets and other jewelry are all the rage right now. So, I've partnered with a brand called The Beaded Deed which has many customary options and sets. With my collaboration with The Beaded Deed, the highest bidder will be provided with a great variety of beads, charms, and an unfathomable amount of kits."
"The Beaded Deed sounds like the perfect gift for any enthusiastic concert goer," Don said. "If you'd like to vote on Zoey's collaboration, be sure to call in to the number on your screen. We'll reveal the highest bidder after Lindsay's interview."
"So Zoey," Beth began. "Your journey on the show was interesting to watch."
"Really?" Zoey asked. "I kind of felt like I didn't do much if I'm being honest, compared to my other runs."
"Well I really enjoyed watching your leadership while on the Giggling Goats team. You worked well with your new and old friends," Beth said.
"That's what teamwork is all about, am I right?" Zoey added.
"But let's not forget that it was some of Zoey's friends who voted her out of the game, all while under Blaineley's influence," Leshawna said. "Hard to trust people, right?"
"Finding out Bridgette voted me out sucked, but I really don't know who else did," Zoey responded.
"Well because of Bridgette's secret alliance with Scott, she was able to get his vote," Leshawna said. "Then Blaineley was able to snag Jasmine's vote at the last minute."
"Why do you think Jasmine would vote you out?" Don asked.
"I"ve always been cool with Jasmine," Zoey said. "Maybe she saw me as a threat? However, if I'm being honest, I don't understand why Blaineley was able to pull her vote."
"How come?" Don asked.
"Jasmine should be smarter than that, Bridgette too," Zoey said. "I knew something was incredibly fishy with Blaineley. Which is why I'm here,"
"You were one of few who were actually onto Blaineley," Leshawna said, turning to the camera. "Let's take a look at the moment Zoey was put into Blaineley's sights."
Trust Is A Two Way Street E17
Zoey Confessional:
"What Eva is telling us is very fishy. The three people who can debunk her claims are the ones that are out of the cabin. Lightning, Jazelle, and Dawn! I'll be keeping an eye on both her and Blaineley. Not sure how to connect Blaineley to the problem but she just can't be trusted."
Zoey leaned over to Jazelle. "Why would Lightning say all of those awful things about us?"
Jazelle looked over to her. "What things?"
"He called Devin useless, Sierra a disgrace, Scott disgusting, Jasmine a tall freak, Blaineley a toenail, and me a wannabe athlete." Zoey said.
"What? He would never say that!" Jazelle exclaimed. "Except for the toenail part."
"I figured." Zoey said. "That's why I voted out Blaineley. This has her written all over it."
"Who told you?" Jazelle asked.
"Eva." Zoey responded.
Jazelle looked over to Blaineley, then to Eva. "Thank you for telling me."
Snooping E18
"They're labeled." Heather said, pulling a hard drive out of the box. "This one is Zoey's confessional from yesterday."
"Play it." Blaineley said, taking the hard drive from Heather and plugging it into DJ's computer.
Zoey's voice came from the computer, repeating her confessional from yesterday. "...Not sure how to connect Blaineley to the problem but she just can't be trusted."
"She's suspicious of us!" Eva exclaimed. "That's not good."
"No, no it isn't." Blaineley responded.
"Yikes!" Beth exclaimed. "Do you think Blaineley has a chance to win?"
"I hope not," Zoey said. "But if she does, kudos to her. She knows how to navigate people and talk to get what she wants. She's in the entertainment industry, that's what you do."
"Let's shift topics to your relationship with Mike!" Beth said. "You guys were as cute as ever! Let's take a look again at some of your best couple-y moments!"
Executing The Grand Plan E1
Mike helped Zoey out of the pond.
"Are you okay?" Mike asked
"Yea, give me your shirt." Zoey said.
"My shirt?"
"Yes, please." Zoey said. Mike took off his shirt and gave it to Zoey. She dried her hands on it and put it on. "Thanks babe." She said as she kissed him on the cheek.
"Sure thing." Mike said still a little puzzled. Then Zoey ran off to the kitchen.
Zoey Confessional:
"I'm glad I can always count on Mike. He is so sweet."
Mike Confessional:
"I'm happy to help out Zoey whenever she needs me. I'm not going to let Courtney stand in my way of mine and Zoey's relationship."
Sands In Our Toes E6
Mike and Zoey both began to circle around each other as they sang the chorus. "So take a tour! And show me the way Won't fight it no more! This was meant to be! And there's nothing I, nothing you, we can do, I'm stuck for you, stuck for you, stuck for you! So with that said, Just dance in the rain! Baby, we're headed south, and it still wouldn't pain me, Being stuck for you, stuck for you, stuck for you! I'm stuck for you, stuck for you, stuck for you, baby"
They took each other's hands as they finished the duet.
Root Beer Party E9
Harold looked over to the guys, seeing them as a group of friends and not a group of upper-class cool guys. "Zoey you're right. I don't have to be a kiss up to them!"
"Damn straight!" Zoey said.
"And if they don't see me as an equal, that's their problem! I'm going to walk over there, and enjoy this party!" Harold said, getting up and leaving.
"Get 'em, Tiger!" Zoey yelled watching him walk away. She turned to Mike. "We will make great parents."
Mike was taken a bit back and it showed. "Um... let's wait to be spouses," He smiled.
Biggest Clown Of All E14
"A CLOWN?" Zoey yelled, jumping up to her feet. "No! I can't do clowns!"
"Zoey, it'll be okay." Mike said as he got up to comfort her.
Hang In There E17
Mike grabbed a yellow ringed buoy from the beach shed and tossed it out to Jazelle.
"Put this around Lindsay!" Mike called.
With all of her strength, Jazelle managed to somehow lift Lindsay off of Bridgette and onto the ring.
Bridgette's head popped up out of the water and she gasped for air.
"Bridgette, grab this!" Zoey yelled as she tossed out another buoy.
Bridgette grabbed the buoy as Zoey pulled her into shore, with Mike and Jazelle teaming up to bring Lindsay in.
Our Day Off E18
"Is he okay?" Zoey panicked.
Dawn held Zoey's hands in her own and smiled at her. "Relax little red, Mike is fine. Everything is going well."
"Take your shirt off, baby." Zoey exclaimed.
Mike took his shirt off, gasping once again.
"Ay yo!" Vito greeted. "Where's my babe Zoey?"
"That's me!" Zoey exclaimed. "So Vito… you don't like Anne Maria anymore?"
"Who the heck is Annie Marissa?" Vito asked. "I've only ever laid my eyes on pretty girls like you."
"Well I'm loyal to Mike." Zoey said, handing Vito his shirt back. Vito sighed and put it back on, changing back to Mike.
"Did Vito come back?" Mike asked.
Zoey hugged onto him and blushed. "Vito loves me now!"
"I may have made a few tweaks." Dawn smirked. "Vito is the same, except he likes Zoey and as long as you call Mike's name when he has his shirt off, you'll have shirtless Mike instead of Vito. So you can play around with it."
…
"Mike is whole again!" Zoey exclaimed, running up and hugging him.
Mike took one last deep breath and looked down at Zoey. "I'm back, baby!"
"Is this a best couples moment or just moments of us on screen together?" Zoey chuckled.
"Girl, I don't wanna heat it," Leshawnna chirped. "If you want to see a longer montage, maybe you and Sir D.I.D. should be more booed up."
"Yo I was only joking," Zoey laughed. "The thing with Mike and I is that we had our time to shine. Our story has had it's happily ever after, so now we're living in it. This can't be the Zoke show, you know?"
"We actually have a question coming in for Zoey!" Geoff interrupted. "The user commandozoeyfan9988 sent in a 50 dollar donation! Thank you so much dude or dudette! They ask what your thoughts are on Mike and Sierra's rivalry."
"I think we should get Cody in on this question too, actually," Zoey said. "Can he come over here?"
"Sure, come on over, Cody!" Don exclaimed, waving him over. The audience applauded him as he walked across the stage.
"Zoey and I were actually talking about this once episode nineteen dropped for us," Cody said. "We found the rivalry to be pointless."
"And really, it's not a rivalry at all," Zoey said. "Sierra went overboard on Mike because of her protective instincts. I really don't think Mike has any ill feelings towards her."
"As far as you two, are you guys mad at each other?" Don asked.
Cody and Zoey looked over at each other in confusion.
"Why would we?" Cody asked. "Zoey didn't do anything to me."
"Well we've been asking everyone this question, so Zoey, who would you like to win?" Beth asked.
"Obviously I want Mike to win, but I don't want to be basic and choose my partner," Zoey said. "Wow, there's actually a lot of good candidates. Maybe Sierra? I think it would be so iconic if Mike and Sierra could come together after all."
"What a great answer!" Beth exclaimed. "That would be super cool."
"Sadly Zoey, that wraps up our time for your interview," Leshawna said, looking at the camera. "Don't forget to call in and bid on Zoey's collaboration with the Beaded Deed! So far our total has been growing exponentially! Dakota, can we get a total so far?"
"Of course you can, Leshawna!" Dakota replied. "We reached a whopping $780,0000! We still have quite a ways to go."
"Our next guest is quite the fan favorite," Don began. "But first, let's watch Tom and Jen's TDU rundown of episode nineteen!"
The camera panned up to the TV in the studio.
"We've checked for dart shooters, right?" Jen asked, looking off camera. "Good, because for this episode, it was necessary to watch out for them. Episode 19: Kidnapped, really brought the campers against each other, just like Mike and Sierra. Mike accidentally revealed to Sierra that he voted out Cody, along with his temporary group alliance. This put him in Sierra's sights… but then she forced him into an alliance? I don't even know, keep your friends close and your enemies closer I guess. Dawn revealed to Jasmine that Lindsay faked her memory and Lindsay decided to go looking for Jazelle to form an alliance. One that had no follow through… I digress. During the continued project of Chris building his house on Stalakanava, a man came searching for him. Blaineley posed as Chris' ASSISTANT and managed to steal the entire ISLAND out from under him. Which means Chris flat out LIED about the origins. She also managed to buyout Chris' house and gave Mr. Donald Richardson some hush-hush money. Love her or hate her, Blaineley talks MONEY. For the challenge, Chris had the contestants hide from Chef, with the first ones caught being Dawn and Gwen. Then, he sent out the teams to go searching for both of them. If they couldn't find their teammate, that person would be eliminated. This put Sammy in a tough situation, where if her team won, Dawn would be eliminated. So she and Heather sabotaged their team and caused Gwen's elimination. This ordeal caused a drift between Trent and Dawn, Sammy, and Heather. While telling Jasmine what happened, Eva secretly RECORDED the confession. Trent and Gwen understood the elimination however, after they were talked to. Devin, Carrie, and Jasmine also had a chance to rekindle a new PGA alliance. Finally, before Gwen's elimination ceremony, Blaineley checked in on her alliance with Sierra. However, little did Blaineley know that this would spark Sierra to begin digging up dirt on her. And that is everything you need to know about Episode 19: Kidnapped."
"You know her and you love her! She managed to mend all of her relationships, including getting back with her first love," Beth said. "Please welcome Gwen to the show!"
The audience uproared in applause as Gwen walked out to the stage. She sat down on the couch and said hi to Don, Beth, and Leshawna.
"Welcome to the show, Gwen," Don said. "It's so great to finally meet you."
"It's nice to meet you too, Don," Gwen responded. "For today's bidding I brought something pretty exciting if I do say so myself."
"Go on and tell us!" Leshawna said.
"Well I've always had a strong passion for art and I know there's a lot more people in the world like that," Gwen said. "This package includes an all expenses art tour across 6 continents! The tour will kick off in North America and end in Australia. There will be a lot more details when you go to the website for more details. To keep it brief though, you and two friends will visit the following Art Museums within a two week span: National Gallery of Art in the United States, Pre-Columbian and Indigenous Art Museum in Uruguay, The Egyptian Museum in Egypt, The Louvre in France, Jehangir Art Gallery in India, and finally the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Australia."
"That is a huge deal, Gwen!" Don exclaimed. "How in the world did you manage to get that put together so quickly?"
"If I'm being honest, it's one of the first things I thought of doing if I won the money," Gwen said. "But if I can't enjoy my trip, I really hope the highest bidder does."
"Well if you'd like to go on an all expenses paid trip around the world exploring and discovering art with an additional plus two, be sure to call in your bids!" Beth said.
"They already are!" Alejandro yelled. "One moment please ma'am, you're screaming in my ear!"
"Oh and go to the website as well to see all of the other details!" Gwen added. "Anyhow, what's up guys?"
"Not much, Gwen," Leshawna responded. "It's great to see you again."
"Let's skip the small talk, girls," Don chimed in. "We all want to know your thoughts about your elimination. Sammy, Dawn, and Heather literally orchestrated your dismissal from the game. Not only that, but Dawn used your claustrophobia to her own advantage. That's low, isn't it?"
"This may or may not be shocking, but I think Sammy and Dawn were completely valid," Gwen said. "At first when I watched the clips, I was pretty upset by it. But I realized if I was in the same position… say Trent was in the truck and not me… I would've attempted the same thing."
"What about your thoughts on Heather?" Beth asked. "She gave Sammy the idea."
"That is true, even if Trent was in the truck and not you, the outcome would've likely been the same," Leshawna said. "Heather helps out Sammy and Dawn just to rip Gwen and Trent apart."
"Woah there," DJ interrupted from the stands. The audience applauded as the camera panned over to him. "Heather did not rip Gwenaand Trent apart on purpose."
"Do we need to watch the clip?" Leshawna asked.
"Ignore her DJ," Courtney quipped. "Leshawna has been on one today."
"Excuse me?" Leshawna asked. "I'm not 'on one' today. Let's roll that clip where Heather planned out Gwen's elimination and maybe for a little razzle-dazzle, let's add the part where she lies straight to Gwen's face."
Kidnapped E19
"Why don't we partner up?" Heather suggested. "Me with Sammy, Trent with Carrie, Lindsay with Eva, and Harold with Mike."
"I'm good with that!" Trent said. "Let's all get to searching."
…
So Sammy," Heather began. "I know you're in a tough spot right now. But I'm willing to help you out."
"How so?" Sammy asked.
"I have a plan," Heather smirked. "But first, we need to find them."
Heather Confessional:
"I know what I said, but helping out Sammy seemed to be the best idea overall. Trent and Gwen are a couple that have finally rode out the test of time. Sammy and Dawn are new and fresh, so it means more to me that they'd be able to get more time together."
I Owe You One E19
Heather, Sammy, and Dawn entered the cabin where Gwen and Trent were alone.
"Oh, I bet you're just in here to rub it in, huh?" Gwen asked.
"The fact that we were searching together is only coincidence. I mean how is it fair that we're blamed for not finding you and not the others?" Heather questioned.
"Then why would Chris bring it up?" Trent asked.
"Are you kidding me?" Heather exclaimed. "Trent, listen. It's Chris. He will try to paint any narrative to paint drama. That man only cares about ratings."
"She's right, Trent," Gwen sighed. "He saw that you were mad at Sammy and so he egged it out. Then when Heather stepped in, he threw it onto her. I mean, what's the difference between you not finding me or Harold and Mike not finding me?"
"This is really cheesy and I can't believe I'm saying this… I'll likely regret it later," Heather began. "But group hug?"
Gwen cringed, "Ew, but… it couldn't hurt. Let's go for it."
"You see that DJ?" Leshawna asked. "That doesn't look like an innocent person to me."
"What is your deal right now?" DJ barked. "Do you have something against Heather?"
"No, I just find it funny how you're willing to side with her on anything!" Leshawna stressed. "Let's be real here, you don't want to admit it."
"You know what, Leshawna, Courtney was right," DJ said. "You're on a whole mission to Mars, one big trip."
"I like the wording of that better, actually," Courtney smiled.
"When did this become the DJ and Leshawna show?" Gwen asked. "I thought this was my interview, not a dog on DJ session."
"I'm trying to do this for you, Gwen," Leshawna said. "We need to get it through DJ's head that he can't just side with Heather through everything."
"You still hold some animosity towards her, don't you?" DJ asked.
"And that aside, I didn't ask you to do that for me," Gwen noted. "Let me speak on the situation regarding me please."
"Go ahead and tell us," Don said.
"Okay, first off," Gwen began. "Heather didn't target me out to attack me or get revenge or to hurt anybody really. I think of my elimination as collateral damage and that's okay. Do I like the fact I'm eliminated? No I don't, but I don't hold any grudge against Heather. Which leads me to my second point, what is up with you, Leshawna? Because I don't hold anything against Heather, who has come a very long way from what she once was, but it still seems like you do."
"I don't trust the girl," Leshawna shrugged. "How am I supposed to assume that she won't turn on my sweet baby Harold at any time?"
"And Harold is perfect?" Gwen asked. "No disrespect, but he built Heather a paraglider which broke. He practically had Heather willingly jump off a cliff. I'm not trying to say he was wrong for that or anything, I'm just trying to say that Harold can hold his own against Heather. And honestly, I don't think he'll need to."
"I guess you haven't been around Heather a lot," DJ said. "But she's a lot better than she once was."
Leshawna nodded, "I supposed I went in a little too hard on her just now. It's just a sketchy idea in the back of my mind I haven't gotten rid of yet."
"I suggest we watch some clips of mine and Heather's relationship throughout the season," Gwen said. "We've had a lot of progress that might ease your mind. Let's roll the montage!"
"I'm sorry, you can't just announce the montage like that," Don said. "Let's see Gwen and Heather going from mortal enemies to maybe besties? Let's roll the montage!"
"That was so pointless," Gwen mumbled as the camera panned to the TV in the studio.
Hidden In Plane Sight E3
"Awesome, that's perfect!" Heather exclaimed
"Someone's in a good mood." Gwen said with a small chuckle.
Heather laughed. "It's rare, isn't it?
"You're happy to see Alejandro!" Bridgette stated with a smirk.
"I am not happy to see Alejandro! If anything, I want Alejandro to LEAVE!" Heather yelled.
Bridgette was mad at that comment. "HEATHER!" She yelled, "You need to calm down!"
"NO, I DON'T!" Heather fired back. "IF ANYTHING, YOU NEED TO LEARN YOUR PLACE YOU LITTLE DUMB SURFER GIRL. YOUR ATTITUDE MAKES ME WANT TO BARF! THAT'S WHY GEOFF CHEATED ON YOU WITH...WITH...GWEN!"
"WAIT? What? Why was I brought into this? Bridgette, I didn't do anything," Gwen cried.
"Gwen, you never have to worry about that between you and I." Bridgette said, helping her up off the ground." Bridgette said. "And you, Heather, you need to stop with all this bullying. Definitely among your own team"
"Well it's not my fault Gwen is a big baby!" Heather snapped back.
"Well it's not my fault you're being a big bully!" Bridgette yelled to Heather's face.
"I don't need you, or this team!" Heather yelled walking away.
"Hold up, let's stop the montage here," Gwen interrupted. "What the heck was that?"
"What do you mean?" Beth asked.
"I was there when that argument happened, and let me tell you some words were shifted. That's not how I remember it going down," Gwen said.
"Just be quiet and watch the clips," Don said as the picture faded back to the screen.
"Whatever…" Gwen said.
Meeting The Girls, Once Again E3
"Now we can start our team meeting." Heather said. "Trent, Gwen, could you please watch the windows so nobody peaks in?"
"Paranoid much?" Gwen asked.
Heather ignored her. "We need a leader for this team. For the past few eliminations, two of our own team members have left. We need someone strong to help guide us to victory! That's why I nominate Lindsay!"
"I'd do it!" Gwen said.
Heather and Lindsay looked at her.
"No, you can't!" Heather yelled anxiously. "You already did your own leading in Action! Let someone new do it."
Gwen looked at her knowing something was up. "Fine!"
"Okay, any other unnecessary interruptions?" Heather asked.
Tell Her I Love Her E3
Heather got off of the bed and walked towards them. "Well, Lindsay deserves to rest. That's all I'm going to say."
Heather Confessional:
"So, I can't really be a big bad villain this season. I'm pretty sure everybody knows my 'tricks'. So yeah, this season may actually be difficult. So, possibly I can be friendly? It may be easier to be nice than to keep this act up."
"Wow, Heather, that's thoughtful, for you." Bridgette said.
"Well, she's fighting hard for us. That's good." Heather said. "Something I can respect, you know?"
"What are you up to?" Gwen asked.
"Whatever do you mean?" Heather asked.
"You're caring? Or at least, acting caring." Gwen stated.
Gwen Confessional:
"Heather. She's so complicated this season. Like, I want to believe her but I most definitely don't." *sighs* "Looks like it's us against her, and possibly Lindsay."
"Okay really let's cut the crap," Gwen said interrupting again. "These segments get so long and repetitive. Look, at the end of the day, Heather and I are friends. Wow… I never thought I'd say that so confidently. So are Courtney and I. And if Mr. Punched In The Face is over himself finally, we're friends too."
"Shy away from the nickname and yeah, we're cool," Duncan responded.
Gwen smirked at Duncan and turned back to the hosts, "You know what scene you can play instead? How about the moment where Courtney, Heather, and I all sat down on the plane and caught up?"
"That was part of the montage!" Don yelled.
"So fast forward!" Gwen quipped. "It's not that hard my dude!"
Don rolled his eyes, "Roll the clip."
Night Flight E6
"So what's up with you and Harold?" Courtney asked Heather while sitting at the bar.
"Ew, he wanted to tell me about his Bolivia stamp collection. So I just sat there and listened while he ranted about them." Heather said. "So, how's the boy drama going?"
"There's no more drama, thank goodness." Courtney said. "Scott and I are great and it's better than what I ever could've gotten with Duncan. Thank goodness Gwen was there. She's a lifesaver."
Gwen smiled. "Hey, now that the stupid feud is over we can all just be civil with each other. You guys can even go on a few double dates with us."
"That sounds like fun." Courtney responded.
"Heather, are you into anybody at the moment?" Gwen asked.
"Huh? Oh heck no. Boys are trouble and I'm still emotionally scarred from Alejandro." Heather responded, watching DJ and Bridgette talk.
"Are you sure?" Courtney asked. "Because it looks like you're stalking DJ. Oh, nevermind."
"What?" Heather asked.
"Nothing, I just thought you were watching DJ because you like him. But that would be absurd." Courtney clarified.
"Oh, yeah. Totally absurd." Heather anxiously responded.
"That was one of the most boring clips you could've asked for," Don said.
"Now you know how we all feel when you feel the need to play eight of those clips in a row," Gwen responded. "But you're missing the entire point! We can sit down and have an honest girl talk!"
"Well before you go, Gwen, we'd like to know who you're rooting for to win," Beth said.
"I'm going to be basic, like Zoey dodged, and say Trent," Gwen chucked. "However teaming up with Eva right away was a messy move so I'm not so sure. Maybe Heather then. Actually, you know what… I have a completely different answer. When thinking about people who really deserve the win, I'm going with Carrie!"
"Why Carrie of all people?" Beth asked.
"Carrie is really sweet and down to Earth," Gwen said. "But she can also be pretty strategic and social, however she always does it in a respectful way. Here's hoping that she stays out of Eva's cross fires."
"Well thank you so much for sitting with us, Gwen," Leshawna said. "Wow, we were so focused on you and Heather that we barely mentioned your relationship with Trent."
"Trent and I are solid, and that's that. I know people might say we rushed back into it too quickly, but what they don't understand is the fact that we've always stayed in touch," Gwen said. "It was more of a timing issue, and we finally found it again."
"Agreed! And we couldn't be happier for you," Beth said, shifting her attention to the camera. "Our final guest of the day had quite the… journey. We'll get into that soon, but first, we have Tom's rundown of episode twenty."
The camera panned up to the TV in the AfterMath studio.
"We might as well call this episode our half season finale, because boy oh boy is there a lot!" Tom exclaimed. "Episode 20: I Speak Feral Zeke, brought backstabs, personalities, and the return of EZEKIEL all together. This episode began with Eva showing Trent the recording she took, completely flipping his forgiveness of Heather and Sammy. Overhearing this, Harold warned Heather of this plot against her. While in an alliance meeting, Devin, Carrie, and Jasmine noticed Ezekiel inside of the Jumbo Jet. This sparked the challenge to begin, locating and capturing Ezekiel. Both teams had different tactics in finding him. The Jagged Jaguars decided to build a trap, with Manitoba's help and skills. The Exaggerated Eagles' planned to track down Ezekiel and to have Dawn talk him into going into their cage. During the challenge, Trent and Heather got a moment to talk to each other. Heather talked Trent down from his alliance with Eva and promised to get him out of it. It was here that Trent told Heather about the immunity idol that Eva confided in him about, although we never saw this. He then went back to talk with Eva, faking in her face. The Eagles managed to track down Ezekiel in the Main Lodge, saving Chris who was locked in his office. Dawn continued to try and talk Ezekiel down and they had a standoff in the forest. The standoff was RIGHT NEXT to the Jagged Jaguars' trap. Ezekiel even lunged towards the trap but was stopped by a sleep dart. This gave the Eagles a chance to swoop in their victory. Afterwards, it was revealed that DEVIN had got the final shot for his team. Let's go, Ridonculous Race representation! Once capturing Ezekiel, Dawn made it her personal mission to get him treated for help. With DJ's help, she managed to get this very Telethon episode arranged! Heather went around and found her way to get back at Eva. She managed to get the majority votes against Eva, with Lindsay following after her. This way, Eva LOST her invincibility AND got her rival eliminated. Heather even predicted that Eva would change her vote after Heather told Eva her plan. So Heather changed her vote to ensure Eva's majority votes. So as planned, Eva had to give up her immunity and Lindsay was eliminated. But just to get it off of her chest, Lindsay ADMITTED to everyone that she never lost her memory! Heather definitely proved that no matter how much nicer she becomes, she is still smart and badass! And that is everything you need to know about the first half of Total Drama Ultimate and Episode 20: I Speak Feral Zeke."
Beth took a deep breath, looking at the camera, "She lost her boyfriend, seeked out revenge, crashed through a window, lead her team, faked her memory loss, admitted to everything on tape, had Eva and Emma plotting against her, faked regaining her memory, and then admitted to all of it right after she was voted off. I don't know if you love her or hate her… regardless please welcome Lindsay!"
Lindsay ran out onto stage, getting a mixed reaction from the audience.
"TYLER!" Lindsay called, running over to the peanut gallery booths. "You are not going to believe the season I had!"
"Heh-" Tyler chuckled as Lindsay climbed into his lap and hugged him. "I saw all of it, Lindsay."
"Wait… but how?" Lindsay asked.
"Lindsay, this is the AfterMath show," Noah said. "We've seen everything."
"Oh right!" Lindsay exclaimed. "Who wants to be interviewed anyway? I have my Tyler back!"
The audience and peanut gallery collectively awed.
"We want you to be interviewed," Leshawna said. "We need to dissect your… wild season."
"But I just got Tyler back," Lindsay whined.
"Yo Headband," Jo began. "Pick her up and carry her to the couch! Let's get this over with."
Tyler picked Lindsay up in his arms and walked her over to the couch.
"Fine, I'll talk to you guys," Lindsay sighed as Tyler set her down. He sat down next to her.
"Now Lindsay, we need an explanation on what the heck was going on with you this season," Beth said. "As your best friend, I can confirm that you were all over the place."
"Don't you want me to talk about what I brought for bidding?" Lindsay asked.
"So you can't avoid the question, I'll talk about it for you," Leshawna said before quickly stating what Lindsay brought. "Lindsay's lip kit collection is going up for bids. You'll get mattes, glosses, and Lindsay's DNA! Be sure to call in your bids, highest wins, yatti yatta… Now Lindsay, answer Beth's question."
"I was really annoyed that they voted out Tyler so early!" Lindsay exclaimed. "It irked me because he has so many cool assets. Have you seen how strong his finger tips are?"
"So that's when you got mad at the Running Roosters team?" Don asked.
"I guess so," Lindsay shrugged.
"Sorry, I'm having a hard time fathoming how you sit here and act like almost nothing bizarre happened," Beth said. "You're so… chill about it. What happened to the Lindsay seeking out revenge for Tyler? She would be mad she's eliminated."
"Well I'm not Micheal, there's not multiple versions of me," Lindsay said.
"How do you explain your on and off again need for revenge?" Leshawna asked.
"Sometimes I would just remember I wasn't supposed to like someone, so I decided to not like them," Lindsay said. "I guess that's what it was."
"We're getting nowhere with her," Don whispered to Leshawna.
"I know something we could do," Leshawna began. "I will say a name and you'll have to tell me the first word you can think of that describes them."
"Ooh! I love games!" Lindsay exclaimed.
"Tyler," Leshawna said.
Lindsay thought for a second, "Um… mine!"
"Okay, how about Emma?" Leshawna asked.
"Rude!" Lindsay exclaimed. "It was not her place to come after me when I was obviously faking my memory loss. She shouldn't have cared."
"Fair enough," Leshawna nodded. "Heather?"
"Tacky," Lindsay said. "Love Heather, but her high-heel wedges are still not cute."
"Final one, are you ready?" Leshawna asked. "Eva."
"Unibrow!" Lindsay called. "Or is that two words? Either way, she needs to shave it down the middle."
"Lindsay was supposed to be our exciting interview," Don whispered again to Leshawna.
"I don't know what you want me to do!" Leshawna whispered-yelled back. "I tried."
"Well I know what I want to do!" Beth began. "Lindsay, before we wrap up our brief interview with you, we're dying to know who you want to win the season!"
"I had a fake alliance with Jazelle, should I say her?" Lindsay asked. "Or is that a wrong answer?"
"It was an opinionated question Lindsay, but I'm too confused right now to care," Don responded, turning to the camera. "When we come back to Total Drama Ultimate: The AfterMath - Telethon Special, we'll reveal the winners of our bidding and play some games with the cast and crew! Don't go anywhere as we'll be right back after these commercial messages."