In thereality showsover two-decade-long run,Survivorhas had many duos come into the game to dominate.

Stephanie Berger unsuccessfully uses her Shot In The Dark, loses her vote, and is eliminated.

Zheng is the only vote for Hughley.

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Although Hughley started a majority alliance, her enthusiasm to play made her a target.

Zheng spends most of the episode trying to find an idol.

Who is right behind her?

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Hughley tails Zheng the whole time.

Zheng never finds an idol, so she tries to trick Hughley into believing she did by giving up.

To her credit, ultimately, Hughley does not fall for the trick.

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However, Zheng and Hughleys time together does not end there.

Everyone deserves a shot at redemption.

It is in his best interest to vote her out and keep Pioppi.

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Hughley argues well, citing an earlier lie from Pioppi.

Despite being rivals, Zheng agrees.

McFadden, who just voted out Zheng and Hughley that night, decides to vote out Pioppi instead.

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McFaddens last-second tribal council decision has bound Hughley and Zheng together.

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