Welcome back! Let’s dive right into the Deal or No Deal Island Episode 10 recap. Last time, Stephanie and Rob argued before Nick played against the Banker. Nick made a bad deal and was eliminated. This week’s episode, “Are You Powerful?” shows Aron playing his own game and making moves. Here’s everything you need to know about Deal or No Deal Island Episode 10!
The Night Owls have advice for Aron
Back at camp, Rob told Amy that he never put her name, or Nick’s name, out there. Amy felt upset with Stephanie because Nick was family. So, who was riding for who in the Night Owls?
Amy and Jordan confronted Stephanie about whether Rob was targeting Nick. She doubled down with her lie and lied again. This time she told Aron that Rob came to her and said that both Aron and Nick should be eliminated. And then Stephanie would replace Aron. What insanity is this? Rob can’t stand Stephanie. Plus Jordan felt like Stephanie and Amy were being “aggressive” with a visibly upset Aron.
Jordan spots a liar
Jordan, even though she joined the Night Owls, believed that Stephanie was lying. She told Rob her suspicions. After their chat, Rob called Stephanie “a sociopath.” The Survivor legend’s degree in psychology was paying off big time in this game.
The person that Rob thought would be with him at the end was Aron. Unfortunately, Aron believed that Rob put his name out there. Now Aron thinks he needs to forge his own path. So, Amy swooped in and asked him to be in a final two alliance. Aron felt like he had a better chance of beating Amy than Rob. This is making my head spin.
Whose fortunes will plummet?
During this excursion, the Banker wanted to test how the players use their power. Guests must race their jet ski across the bay to a clearing. Once there, they must make a decision that will cement their alliances or destroy them.
And while all of this is happening, a timer will be counting down. But it’s not time. It is money. There is $10 million on the timer, but for every minute that elapses, more money will be subtracted. The remaining amount will be a bonus case on the board at The Temple.
And retrieving the highest value case doesn’t mean immunity. Rob immediately knew that he needed to face the Banker. Since Stephanie was in the bottom two last time, the Banker has given her the honor of determining the order in the game.
A bromance gets heated
Rob went first. In the clearing, there was a sign with the rules. A higher case value equals less power. Each contestant must select a case and vote for another player to face the Banker.
The highest value case is $6 million with a personal offer of $75,000. Wow! But that case comes with the least number of marbles to vote with. Rob was taking his sweet time, which made Aron angry. He felt like Rob didn’t care about the group.
Rob grabbed the $3 million case and put all the marbles in for Aron. He believed that Aron would take the case with the next lowest value and vote for him.
Next up was Amy. She took the $6 million case with the personal offer, and she used her single marble to vote for Stephanie. Back at the starting point, Amy made a fake agreement with Rob that they wouldn’t go after each other. But she was lying.
Then Aron took the $4 million case to show Rob that he was playing his own game. He put the five marbles in Rob’s canister. When Rob chastised Aron for not getting the $3.5 million case, Aron said that he was trying for the middle ground. Rob realized that Aron was in it to win it for himself. “After everything we’ve been through,” he said. “Rotten.”
Aron knew that he might have lost a friend when he saw how angry Rob was. Then Stephanie took the $3.5 million case and used all her marbles to vote for Amy. Finally, Jordan took the $5.5 million case. She voted for Rob because he wanted to play the Banker. There was $1 million left on the clock timer for the bonus case.
Amy wields some power
Joe tallied the votes. Jordan had no votes, and Stephanie had one vote. Amy seemed surprised that she had six votes. Meanwhile, Aron had seven votes and Rob had seven votes.
Since it was a tie, the guest with the highest value case had to decide who would play the Banker. Amy was flustered and wanted more time to decide. Finally, she selected Aron. She hoped that if he won, he would send Rob home.
Joe asked Aron what he thought of Amy’s decision. “I burned a bridge today with Rob, so I think that if Rob had gone up, he might have gotten me anyway,” Aron said. Rob was confused by Aron’s remark. So, Stephanie explained to Jordan that Aron was afraid of Rob and that people made Aron feel like he wasn’t playing his own game.
Buckle up, dear friends, because Rob came in hot. He alleged that Stephanie told Aron to play his own game, but by doing so, she had control over him. Stephanie fired back that the other guests saw how Aron was “manipulated and controlled” by Rob. Eventually, Aron spoke up. “I play my own game, and I play my game well,” he said.
Friends until the end?
Rob and Aron had a private conversation. Rob advised Aron to just find out the best way for them both to reach the end. Meanwhile, Aron felt that Amy and Stephanie were right about his blind loyalty to Rob. “Sometimes you have to eliminate a friend to win it all,” Aron said.
Then Rob asked Aron to win and send Stephanie home. When he asked for a promise, Aron replied, “Maybe. I’ll think about it.” Ouch! Rob begged Aron not to listen to Stephanie and turn against him.
Meanwhile, Aron was struggling. He doesn’t want to backstab Rob. In his confessional, Aron said, “If I do end up eliminating Rob right now, I hope that he can forgive me because I really do feel truly sorry.” Rob wanted to trust Aron, but he could tell that “something fishy” was afoot.
Who will face the Banker in The Temple?
Aron Barbell faces off against The Banker in Deal or No Deal Island Episode 10.
This is the final chance in The Temple for players to add some cash to the final case. And this was Aron’s second time facing the Banker. Will the second time be the charm? He selected case number 10 as his case, which was his girlfriend’s birthday. Aron had to open six cases in the first round. He lost $3 million, $4 million, and $6 million off the board. The Banker’s opening offer to Aron was a paltry $589,000.
Aron declined the Banker’s offer. In the next round, Aron had to open three cases. Afterward, there was $750, $1 million, and $3.5 million left on the board. The Banker offered $1,199,000, and Aron accepted the deal. The final case value soared to $10,107,000.
Who was eliminated in Deal or No Deal Island, Episode 10?
Aron Barbell was the ninth player eliminated in Deal or No Deal Island.
When Aron opened his case, it contained $3.5 million. He made a bad deal and was eliminated.
Joe asked Rob how he was feeling. “I hate it. I’m going to miss you, and you’re a good guy,” Rob said. He continued, “I’m proud to know you. I’m proud to call you a friend.” Even Joe didn’t want to send Aron out of The Temple.
In his final confessional, Aron said, “I’m not the Banker’s ultimate opponent. Clearly, you know, the Banker defeated me today. I’m going to take away so much from this.” He added, “It’s so obvious to see the changes in me from day one.” Aron stated that he was “proud of who I am and I feel more confident and I think I truly have become a really much better person.”
Rob and Aron embraced for a long time before Aron left. Everyone was emotional and sad to see Aron leave. The remaining four players will face off in the Banker’s final challenge, which will determine who plays for the final case.
Deal or No Deal Island continues on Mondays at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.
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