Episode 10 Escape from Scorpion Island

Last time, the girls battled it out

to be one of the founding captains of Sting or Claw.

She hit the board, but it wasn't enough.

-Everybody has a challenge they're not very good at.

-How'd that happen?

I'd really like to be captain, it'd be so cool.

And now it's the boys turn, but have they got what it takes?

-Feeling confident?

-Um, yeah.

-Um, OK.

As they face the island alone, the pressure is mounting.

I'm really nervous, yeah, because I really want to be captain.

I have pretty good hand-eye coordination.

Hopefully, I can pull out the big guns.

But their overwhelming competitive spirit goes one step too far.

I crushed them slightly in my hand, so that when I throw them

they'll easily crash.

I've done it.

This is Scorpion Island.

Hello and welcome to Escape From Scorpion Island.

You join us on a very tense day five as both teams of girls and boys

are battling it out to become team captains for Sting and Claw.

Scorpion Island relishes in its splendid isolation

and uses its natural world as its impenetrable defence system.

The island is teeming with life, its precious treasure.

In recent times, an adventurer came from far across the seas.

He was a fortune hunter, whose mission it was

to plunder the island of its legendary treasure.

He took on the island's challenges and succeeded,

but when he failed in his final escape, the furious island

mischievously captured the fortune hunter's spirit and locked it away.

Aaaarrrrggggghhhh!

Now, ten adventurers must follow the path he created.

Their mission - to escape the island.

They must battle it out in terrifying challenges

and the victors will win an island treasure.

The more they win, the greater the advantage they'll have

in the final race to escape.

We're going to, maybe, touch up the paint a bit

and make it look really pretty.

Maybe collect some wild flowers and make a sort of formation on the table

just to really show that this was the girl's camp.

The boys, meanwhile, have a very different plan.

We're building a boat, cos we live at the river camp

and it's our last day together.

We use bottles, sticks, leaves

and we need water, obviously, for it to float.

Natty may be the current captain of the girls,

but she also wants to lead a different team altogether.

I would feel, like, really amazing if I was chosen to be

the first captain of Sting or Claw.

I'd be so happy. I'd just feel elated.

I would try and lead our team to victory

and just be a captain that everyone could just put their trust in

and know that I won't let them down.

But it's not just Natty with her eye on the ultimate prize.

It would be

amazing if I could be the very first captain

for Sting or Claw.

I really, really want to be captain,

because it's just such an honour. I was the first captain for the boys

EVER on Scorpion Island

and I want to be the first captain for Sting or Claw on the island.

The triumphant team captains will have to pick who's in Sting and Claw

and some adventurers know who they'd like to be in a team with.

My first choice for the boys

would be James, because he's a very good swimmer.

And for the girls, it would probably be Natty,

because she's very good with her aim and target.

I would pick Lizzie, if I could,

because Lizzie has quite a lot of skills

and to have some girls mixed in with some boys

I think would be a really nice experience,

because girls have a great brain, whilst boys are very physical.

But before Jordan can take on The Divider,

there's one last thing he must do.

I think this is a great opportunity to say goodbye to the boy's team

-..and the girl's team.

-Yeah, and represent...

-Sting and Claw.

-Yeah.

-A new beginning.

-Yeah.

-Let's launch...

-ALL: Bessie

-..into the water.

See if it floats. Goodbye. We should bless it.

QUEEN-ESQUE: God bless that ship and all who sail on it.

God bless it. THEY LAUGH

Scorpion Island is ever treacherous

and even Bessie has a bumpy ride on her maiden voyage.

Let's hope the boys have a smoother time

when they face the island alone in the Island Challenge.

Next up, it's the boys.

That's Dilhan,

Zack,

Jordan,

Peter

and today's captain, James.

The girls have already taken on The Divider.

In a clearing in the jungle, they each had three swings

at a giant target suspended seven metres up

and with each swing, they had to throw a paint-filled rock

as close to the centre as possible.

The stakes were as high as their swings,

because the girl who splattered nearest the bull's-eye

will join the most successful of the boys, in becoming

the first captains, when the island brings back Sting and Claw.

Plus, the adventurer who throws the best splat overall,

will also win the latest island treasure, the silver crab.

Despite some misfires and some problems hurling the rocks

hard enough so that they splattered, the girls did generally do well,

proving it's not size, but skill, that counts here.

And with an incredible splat, right in the bull's-eye,

it was Natty who came out on top.

So she'll be captaining Sting or Claw, but we don't know

if she'll also be taking the silver crab, until the boys have played.

And as they won the memory trial, The Fortune Hunter

has rewarded them with an advantage here

and they're about to find out it's a really unusual one.

An extra swing, but only for one of their team-mates.

Could this make all the difference and who will conquer The Divider?

-Hello, boys, how are you doing?

-ALL: Good.

Good? Excellent. As you know, this morning, during the memory trial

you boys won it by default.

As a result of this, in addition to the three throws each of you get,

one of you will get an extra throw.

However, who gets that extra throw will be decided

between the five of you.

I want you to now talk and decide who deserves that extra throw

and an extra shot at being the captain of either Sting or Claw.

-Who is the worst thrower here?

-Jordan. Give it to Jordan.

-OK.

-I don't mind if you want to give it to anybody else.

Shall we have a vote?

Put your hands in the middle to vote for Jordan.

Jordan it is then.

OK, that seemed pretty conclusive.

-Just to confirm, who have you voted for?

-Jordan.

Can I ask why you voted for Jordan?

Because Jordan says he can't throw as well and it's his weakness.

So we need to develop on that weakness and give him an extra shot

and I think he'll use it wisely

and if he is the captain, I don't mind, because he is perfect for it.

That's very nice. Very democratic.

Jordan, how do you feel? The team have voted you get the fourth throw.

I feel it's a pleasure because I want to be a captain,

to bring peace and harmony to the camp.

OK, Jordan wants to bring peace and harmony to you all. Jordan,

with the fourth throw you might just get that chance. We shall find out.

So, now it's the boys turn and James is up first.

Meanwhile, the rest of the boys will be watching on.

-James, are you ready?

-Ready.

-Feeling confident?

-Um, yeah.

Um, OK. Are you ready?

Three, two, one, off you go.

James' first swing and he's going for the throw. Looks good... Oh!

It didn't break.

And that's bad news for James because only splats count here.

So, although this one hit the target really close to the bull's-eye,

it's a wasted throw. Can he give it more power next time?

-Are you ready?

-Yeah.

-Three, two, one, go.

This looks like a much more confident launch.

-This is a great pace... Oh, dear.

-No!

-It didn't break.

-They're not breaking.

The rest of the boys are sounding worried but this challenge

requires force as well as accuracy and sadly James had neither here,

with his rock not only failing to splat,

but also hitting the board outside the target.

So, if he's going to have any chance of being one of the first

captains of Sting or Claw

he needs to pull something spectacular out of the bag

with his last throw.

-James, are you ready?

-Yeah!

Take your time and hurl that rock.

Three, two, one, go.

-This is another really quick leap. He's going for the throw...

-No!

Well, that means I'm not captain.

The third and final try there from James.

He did hit the board, however, the rock didn't splatter.

I thought it would break straight away but it didn't.

I was really throwing it on the third one and it just didn't break at all.

What's worse, your first two throws didn't splat either,

which really troubled your team-mates.

I can't hit them any harder than James.

James' second throw was off target

and his third hit just on the edge of the target,

but his first was the most unlucky for him

as it was so close to the bull's-eye.

If it had splatted he would be in an extremely strong position here.

As it stands, he knows the captaincy has slipped away.

I would've loved the opportunity

but it doesn't really matter now. It's over and done with.

My friends, I hope, will pick me so I don't really mind.

Right, Zack's up next. Let's see what his tactics are like.

-Zack, are you ready?

-Yeah!

-Three, two, one, go.

-But will it be a good throw?

-BOYS: Ooh.

-Not bad.

So, this was a solid first throw from Zack.

It hit on target and just as importantly, it was a splat.

Now, can he get nearer the bull's-eye?

It's Zack's second attempt.

Let's see if he gives that target a real pelt. OK, Zack, here we go.

Three, two, one, go.

He's running off the edge here, keeping his eyes on the target.

Wow! Another splat.

I threw it that hard and it wouldn't break.

James sounds outraged but it seems Zack must be doing something here

because that's two for two

and this one splatted really close to the bull's-eye.

Can he get even nearer the centre with his last throw?

The third and final attempt here for Zack.

He was the team captain on the very first day

and he certainly wants to be team captain again. Are you ready, Zack?

-Yes!

-Three, two, one, go.

Not such a strong leap this time and it's a slower swing too. No.

The third rock didn't break, however, other two did, which means

Zack is in with a really good chance of being the first captain.

Being captain means so much to me

because if I was the captain I would do it right this time.

Last time, I made a few mistakes when I was captain.

But you didn't make many mistakes here, Zack.

All of your throws hit the target and the first two were proper splats

and remember, James didn't get a single splat.

I'm surprised James didn't get any. I was a bit worried that I wouldn't.

But I'm very surprised, I thought he was stronger.

Well, Zack, that's what you said to camera

but the island is all-seeing and nothing gets past it.

James, I crushed them slightly in my hand so that when I throw them

they'd easily crash.

What will the island have to say about this? We'll find out later.

For now, it's left Zack in pole position to be one of the captains

with his second splat being so close to the bull's-eye.

But, of course,

with three boys left to swing, everything could still change.

Now, Peter said he really wanted to be captain.

Well, to be captain for Sting or Claw

I think would be an amazing opportunity

and would give me the confidence and the power

to believe in myself and hopefully escape and be victorious in the end.

So, let's see if he can make that a reality.

He's up next. Peter, are you ready?

-Ready!

-Feeling confident and focused?

-Yes.

-That's the spirit, good man.

Three, two, one, go.

Strong positive launch here, all ready to throw.

Oh, yes! A great green splat there.

A good start for Peter.

He swung fearlessly and managed to get an on-target splat.

He just needs to get nearer the centre

if he's going to beat Zack. Can he do it?

-OK, Peter, are you ready?

-Ready.

-Three, two, one, go.

Terrific running leap from Peter here and it's another early... Oh!

Woah! Peter proved you have to pelt it pretty powerfully.

And it got him his second splat in a row.

In almost exactly the same spot as his first.

So, it's incredibly consistent work

but he really needs to break out of this pattern with his final throw.

Peter seems so determined here.

He looks like he is willing this last rock to find the bull's-eye.

Can he make it happen?

Three, two, one, go.

Another really great leap. He is swinging sideways.

And ready to drop... Ooohhh!

This was Peter's closest hit yet and his third splat in a row,

so this was a sound performance overall.

But none of his splats were as close to the centre as Zack got.

It means Peter must wave goodbye to his dreams of being the first leader

of Sting or Claw.

-Now time for Dilhan.

-And he's extremely confident.

It doesn't look like the other boys succeeded, you know,

but hopefully I can pull out the big guns.

-Dilhan, are you ready?

-Ready!

Three, two, one, go.

He's really thrown himself into this one.

Oh, dear! This was not the start Dilhan wanted.

He seems to have a strong swing but then managed to entirely misthrow,

sending his rock flying below the board.

He's got two throws left to get his act together.

Right, let's just hope he's learnt from his first attempt.

He has to hit the board this time.

Dilhan. Three,

two, one, go.

He properly got out on the swing this time, looking so good. Yes!

Good stuff. This was a much more controlled throw,

which not only hit the target but was a proper splat too.

Now with his last swing, can he get nearer the bull's-eye

and put the pressure on Zack?

Third and final for Dilhan, here we go.

Dilhan. Three, two, one, go.

Another full-on launch from Dilhan but it looks like an early... Oh!

Well, Dilhan does manage a second splat on the edge of the target

but it's further from the centre than his second throw

and neither were anywhere near as close to the bull's-eye as Zack's.

It looks like Zack's still in line to be one of the first captains

unless Jordan can pull off something incredible.

Remember, the team decided that Jordan wasn't the strongest thrower,

so they gave him the fourth go. Is he going to prove them all wrong?

-Jordan, are you ready?

-Ready.

-Are you focused?

-Yes.

Three, two, one, go.

A careful first swing and he's going for the throw... Oh!

Yes, James, it did but it only hit the bottom edge of the target.

Of course, Jordan's still got three more throws.

Can he make the most of having an extra turn

and get some real smash hits here?

Jordan seems to be psyching himself up, toying with the rock

and getting ready for a second swing.

Three, two, one, go.

Wow, an athletic launch but he's swinging backwards. Ohh!

Jordan did not make this easy for himself.

A throw from a backwards swing was obviously going to be tough

and so he did well, even to hit the target.

He struck just where Peter had his second rock

but unlike Peter, didn't get a proper splat.

-Come on, Jordan.

-Come on, mate.

So he's got to get a better splat this time.

Hang on, is he trying a similar tactic to Zack's?

He's poking his finger into the rock to ensure the paint comes out.

Am I allowed to do that?

Well, I've done it. Oops.

And don't think the island hasn't noticed.

Jordan, focus.

-Are you ready?

-Ready!

-Three, two, one, go.

A neater launch this time and he's keeping a straighter line. Yes!

The finger in rock plan combined with a more controlled swing here

to get Jordan an on target splat, even from a relatively weak throw.

So it was good but not a lead-grabbing effort.

Nonetheless, Zack still seems fretful.

I'm feeling nervous, yeah, because I really want to be captain

and I'm the closest so far,

but you never know what Jordan can do till he's done it.

And we are about to find out what he can do with his last rock.

This is now Jordan's fourth and final attempt.

He really wants to bring peace and harmony to his team as captain.

Will he be able to do it?

-Jordan, last attempt. Are you ready?

-Ready.

-Good man.

I can't wait to see this one. If he hits the board I am doomed.

If he doesn't...

I am definitely not being captain.

Three, two, one, go.

A really full-on launch, swinging smoothly

but this is a really late throw. Oh. Oh!

Jordan doesn't manage a splat but, bizarrely,

does manage to catch his rock on the rebound.

It's impressive but it doesn't earn him any bonus points.

So how was The Divider for the boys?

It would've been quite cool If I'd been captain

but it doesn't really matter.

I think I didn't do it too well,

because Zack got closer to the middle.

-So, well done, boys. Did you enjoy The Divider?

-ALL: Yes.

-Good fun?

-ALL: Yeah.

-How do you think you all did?

-Not good.

-Really?

-I think I did OK.

-You think you did well?

-Yeah, I do.

Is it hard to tell, though?

Yeah. I didn't see what the girls were doing, so I was like "Hmm."

This is true. What did you find the hardest bit of the whole task?

Cracking them open on the board and throwing them so hard.

-I had a bit of a technique.

-What was that?

Don't crush them all the way so it's bleeding out of your hand,

just loosen the rock a bit and then woochaa!

And remember, it's not the first time the island's heard you

talking about this approach.

I crushed them slightly in my hand,

so when I throw them they'd easily crash.

And it saw Jordan putting this into practice.

Am I allowed to do that? I've done it.

This technique naturally gave some of the adventurers

a massive advantage over the others.

But the island needs games to be played on a level playing field,

especially games with as much riding on them as this one.

So in an effort to restore fairness, it has decided

to reassess all of the throws and judge the adventurers on their aim.

Splats now become irrelevant and what counts

is each rock's point of impact.

This doesn't really alter the girls' results.

Natty still reigns triumphant, with Lizzie second and Khadie third,

but it does mean Eleanor, who went entirely splatless,

does knock Jeremy into last place.

However, going from splats to points of impact

has a radical effect on the boys' results.

As it brings James, who, like Eleanor, got no splats whatsoever,

all the way from last place right up into first place.

Leaving Zack, Peter, Jordan and Dilhan trailing behind.

And so, in bringing fairness back the island has caused it to be

James rather than Zack who will captain Sting or Claw opposite Natty

and because her bang on the bull's-eye splat

was the best shot of all,

it's Natty who will take the island treasure -

the silver crab. Great stuff and it just goes to show

there is no hiding from the all-seeing island.

A full moon rises in the night sky

and finally, it's the moment of truth.

The island is ready to reveal who will become

the new captains of Sting and Claw.

Hello, teams, welcome to the island fire.

As you know, this is where all will be revealed about your mission here

and most importantly where the island communicates with you.

Girls, how did you find today's Island Challenge?

I want more goes, I'd do it again.

Boys, would you say it was as fun?

Yeah, I felt like I was flying. It was amazing.

Well, guys, I can now tell you that the island has told us

that some of you were seen poking your fingers into the rocks

to try and help them splat, giving you an unfair advantage.

As a result of this, the scores will be based purely on the impact

and not on the splats.

The island is now ready to tell us who the new team captains are

for Team Sting and for Team Claw.

The boy and girl adventurers that hit nearest to the target are...

-..Natty.

-Woo!

And...

-..James.

-Oh! I thought it would be Zack.

Now, Natty, you hit nearest the target

so you also get today's island treasure - the silver crab.

Every night at the island fire,

only one adventurer from the winning team has been awarded the treasure.

Now, these adventurers will take their treasures with them

to their new teams.

Well done.

Well, congratulations, Natty. Double win there.

Now it's time for you to tell us which team you'd like to captain.

I would really like to captain Sting.

Team Sting for Natty.

Well done, James, you will be the captain for team Claw.

Well done, man.

So we've got our two new team captains

and they'll decide which adventurers they want in their teams.

Who would you pick? You'll see the new teams next time.

You can catch all the action online now.

We will see you next time on Escape From Scorpion Island.

-Bye-bye.

-Bye.

Next time on Scorpion Island, tough decisions await James and Natty

as they must choose the rest of their team-mates one by one.

I'm really sorry!

And if that won't be pressure enough, they'll have to face off

in an Island Challenge high in the tree tops.

Who will keep their head? Who will strike first?

And which of the captains will lead their new team to victory?

It could only be Scorpion Island.