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'The GOAT' viewers label CJ Franco a 'pick-me girl' with 'no strategy' for voting out Kristen Doute

Fans noted CJ Franco's alleged unfair treatment of Kristen Doute and the other females in 'The GOAT' mansion

CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: Kristen Doute was the fourth reality personality to be eliminated from 'The GOAT' Season 1. However, her departure was marked by a memorable parting speech, much of which was aimed at co-star CJ Franco. Fans noted Franco's alleged unfair treatment of Kristen and the other females in the mansion.

This week's losing squad began strategizing about which players should be sent home. Kristen, who dropped the ball during the maze task, emerged as a prime candidate for elimination in the eyes of many.

Kristen discussed the incident with Da'Vonne Rogers and Jill Zarin, seeking their assistance in devising a strategy to shift the target away from her and onto Reza Farahan.

The former 'Vanderpump Rules' star informed Wendell Holland of the news, who indicated that she would need to garner enough votes before he would consider flipping. As the house prepared to cast its votes, ultimately, Reza received three votes while Kristen secured eight, sealing her fate.

The next reality celebrity banished from GOAT Manor was Kristen. During her exit, she called out the men for feeling "threatened" by the women. "You guys are so scared of the women that you need to have men majority ruling the house. You’re not playing fair. Is that your version of mansplaining?" she questioned.

As she departed, Kristen directed a pointed message to the women, particularly singling out CJ, stating, "You're the worst of the worst. This is about you taking the men’s side not only in this house but in this world."

It seems Kristen's sentiments resonate with viewers online, as evidenced by a post on X that reads,  "Kristen at the voting ceremony dragging the men and that filthy pick-me CJ to hell and back."

Another person chimed in, "Is it finally time to talk about why girls alliances ALWAYS implode? How women like CJ & Tayshia have been socially conditioned to find identity, belonging & safety in men? How millions of women are raised to vote against their own self-interest & center men at all costs."

One fan went even further, condemning CJ wrote, "I'm done. I can't watch a house full of toxic men & that pick-me CJ voting all the girls out just for sh°ts & giggles. No game play, no strategy behind it. Way bigger threats but no, "let's just target the girls". The gays are especially disappointing, I expected better."

Others showed support for Kristen, with one person writing, "CJ proving after episode 4 that i was right. YOU TELL THEM KRISTEN!"

Viewers are loving Kristen's exit speech directed at CJ, with one writing, "I know that's right, Kristen! You better read CJ on your way out the door."

Another fan cleverly turned CJ's reference against her, writing, "CJ referencing Mean Girls playing the role of Regina but saying the girl who left is Regina is SUCH a Regina thing to do."

Who was the GOAT in Episode 4 of 'The GOAT'?

The competitors paid homage to all the medical reality shows available for this week's task. Host Daniel Tosh described the rules, which involved participants bursting a balloon that resembled a pimple on a cut-out face.

They were deemed safe and progressed to the following round if their balloon contained blue gunk. However, if yellow pus emerged, they were eliminated from the competition. Naturally, the winner would receive immunity and the privilege to choose the teams for the elimination task. The reality stars were popping pimples left and right in their quest for victory.

In the first round, some individuals, including Reza, Joe Amabile, Teck Holmes, and CJ, successfully acquired blue goo. Unfortunately, Justin Johnson was blasted with yellow pus, sealing his fate and sending him outside the competition.

Da'Vonne's time came, and luck was not on her side in this competition since she too burst a pimple with yellow pus. Kristen, Wendell, Joe, and CJ persevered, advancing to the final round, with only one blue balloon remaining.

As expected, tension ran high due to the turmoil from Episode 3's elimination ceremony. Kristen went up first, feeling the pressure to secure a win, but unfortunately, she made the wrong decision at a crucial moment.

Next up came Wendell, who ruined CJ and Joe's hopes of winning by selecting the correct balloon, becoming this week's GOAT.

Why did Wendell Holland give up his immunity in 'The GOAT' Episode 4?

Normally, Wendell would win with safety, but this time, he was persuaded by $5,000 to give it up. Without hesitation, he accepted the cash prize.

At the time, the 'Survivor' star was expecting a baby with his girlfriend, Chelsea Brooks. He explained that the money would come in handy, especially since he hadn't yet shared the news with his friends and family. The couple went on to welcome their first child together on May 19, 2023, a son named Wendell Carter.

Who won the elimination challenge in 'The GOAT' episode 4?

Wendell, tasked with selecting teams for the elimination challenge, expressed in his confessional that he preferred somewhat evenly matched teams. However, he admitted to wanting to tilt the scales in favor.

He selected Jason, Joe, CJ, and Da'Vonne for Team Purple, while the remaining participants formed Team Orange. Reza expressed his displeasure with the teams, noting that not being chosen for Wendell's squad didn't feel good, especially considering their supposed friendship.

For the challenge, one competitor from each team had to guide the remaining players through a maze while blindfolded. Da'Vonne took charge as the leader of Team Purple, while Justin led Team Orange.

Throughout the task, Team Purple held an advantage as Da'Vonne ensured her crew could hear her instructions. In contrast, Team Orange struggled to coordinate effectively. Justin's instructions were not loud enough, and Kristen repeatedly claimed she couldn't hear, leading to a cycle of ineffective communication.

In reality, it seemed like a breeze for Team Purple as they enjoyed themselves while securing the win. Consequently, for the next week, Da'Vonne, Wendell, Joe, CJ, Jason, and Jill (because she was required to sit out) are safe, while someone else is left preparing to bid farewell.

The first four episodes of 'The GOAT' are available for streaming on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee. New episodes will be released weekly on Thursday until the finale on June 27.