Life on the island finally becomes real after a shocking announcement, which leaves both teams in shambles. As a result, all hell breaks loose when secret alliances are exposed and other alliances are broken.

A battle of the sexes begins after one redneck blatantly goes against their alliance. After a challenge that has everyone scrambling to show their worth, the new pecking order within the group is clearly established.

Island life takes its toll on the seven remaining rednecks, especially the "all-girl alliance" which begins to crack under the strain of petty jealousies.