Did Tabitha 'play' Lellies? Self-proclaimed 'puppet master' turns insider against 'Surviving Paradise' star

In Netflix's 'Surviving Paradise,' two strong-willed contestants Lellies Santiago and Tabitha Sloane vied for control
Lellies and Tabitha make alliances as they turn insiders against each other (Netflix)
Lellies and Tabitha make alliances as they turn insiders against each other (Netflix)

LONDON, MANCHESTER: There are mainly two strong-headed girls in Netflix's 'Surviving Paradise,' one is Lellies Santiago and the other is Tabitha Sloane. And, both seem to be trying too hard to make an alliance as they turn fellow contestants against each other. 

As Lellies became the first person to be the "insider," it left Tabitha a little shaken. However, when it came to the turn of the insiders to choose one among themselves to rule out of the villa in order to help "outsiders" get at least a toothbrush and a toothpaste, Tabitha took this as an opportunity to rule Lellies out.

Thinking of "game and logic" Tabitha started crying claiming that she feared she would be sent back to the camp.

She then wittily tried the insiders persuading them to vote for Lellies to go back as she has the most alliance back in the camp and she will make her way to the villa again.

Seeing her cry, Lellies claimed, "It's all f*****g fake." Seeing Tabith put up an act, Lellies slammed her saying she wanted to go to the camp and help her fellow mates get the basic necessities. She claimed, "I just feel like you trying to play me right now."

'Surviving Paradise' star Lellies Santiago calls out Tabitha Sloane for playing her (Netflix)
'Surviving Paradise' star Lellies Santiago calls out Tabitha Sloane for playing her (Netflix)

'Surviving Paradise' star Tabitha dubs herself as 'puppet master' as she turns fellow mates against Lellies

Tabitha went on to pursue Hayley Smith-Rose to become her alliance as she tried turning her against Lellies. The star made Hayley think Lellies should go back to the camp by saying, "I need you guys to understand how f*****g awful Lellies treated me."

She went on to dub Lellies as the "nasty" person. Seeing Hayley slowly agree with Tabitha and come to a point to agree that Lellies should be sent to the camp, Tabitha says, "I wouldn't go as far to say that I'm the puppet master, but I am." 

Tabitha Sloane calls herself 'puppet master' of Netflix's 'Surviving Paradise' (Netflix)
Tabitha Sloane calls herself 'puppet master' of Netflix's 'Surviving Paradise' (Netflix)

Who moves to Netflix's 'Surviving Paradise' finale?

Even though Tabitha tried too hard to play the game with her mind. But, she didn't seem to make it to the finale. Whereas, Lellies did make it to the finale. Lellies along with Linda, Shea, and Gabe made it to the end.

However, Lellies did not get to win the season's title. It was Linda who won everyone's trust and bagged the majority of the votes, winning $200K cash prize money.

Linda Okoli  wins Netflix's 'Surviving Paradise' (Netflix)
Linda Okoli wins Netflix's 'Surviving Paradise' (Netflix)

All 9 episodes of 'Surviving Paradise' Season 1 are available to stream on Netflix.

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