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"Survivor: Redemption Island": Russell's ghost stalks his tribe

Matt reacts after beating  Russell in the duel on "Survivor: Redemption Island."
Matt reacts after beating Russell in the duel on "Survivor: Redemption Island." CBS

(CBS) Arch villain Russell Hantz may be out of the game, but his shadow looms large on "Survivor: Redemption Island."

In Wednesday's episode, his two allies on the team - Krista and Stephanie - are seen isolated and targeted by the others, so much so that when they went to the Redemption Island duel, they told the other team they were ready to flip. (SPOILER ALERT)

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"I think yellow might look good on me," said a not-too-subtle Stephanie. And who better to get that information than master strategizer Boston Rob, who with Grant represented his tribe at the duel. You can be sure Rob knows exactly how to use that information.

The duel, meanwhile, was won by Matt (surprise, surprise) who beat Kristina at a puzzle challenge.

He doesn't get much air time but with all these victories notched on his belt, Matt could be a real contender when - and if - he rejoins the game.

The complacent and overconfident Zapatera blew the reward/immunity challenge, which required them to choose a leader who first had to guide blindfolded team mates through a maze to collect puzzle pieces, and then assemble the completed puzzle.

Zapatera chose Stephanie to face off against Boston Rob, well-known for his ability to solve puzzles. But even when she led them to defeat, they chose instead to oust Krista and send her off to Redemption Island.

It was a little surprising since even some of her teammates said Stephanie wasn't smart enough to lead them in the task. Why would you want someone like that around for the rest of the challenges?

Does she stand a chance against Matt? Tell us what you think in our comments below and take our poll on who will win the game.

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