Teeny Chirichillo has been Survivor 47's biggest disappointment as a strategist

When the cast for Survivor 47 hit the beach, audiences quickly began identifying which players might advance and remain until the end. One player stood out as someone who might be able to last to the end and have a chance at winning.

Teeny Chirichillo immediately announced her game strategy in her confessions. Her strength was her social abilities, and she would form relationships that would take her to the end. She wanted to try to find strong women with whom to form an alliance.

During the early stages of the game, she seemed to have success. She was fun, friendly, and sincere. She wasn't physically imposing, nor was she annoying around camp. After watching Kenzie Perry win the previous season mainly through being social and well-liked, it seemed possible for Teeny to do the same.

What went wrong for Teeny Chirichillo during Survivor 47?

Unfortunately for Teeny, nothing went her way. No one was interested in a women's alliance, even though she floated the idea several times thoughout the game.

She was either on the wrong side of the vote at nearly every tribal council, or she was forced to vote the way everyone else did to avoid further isolating herself.

She tried to formulate strategies, but nothing worked. Her best moment in the game came not within the game itself but during a confessional session. Frustration with her place in the game and the elimination of her closest ally brought her to a low point mentally. She shared personal information, and it was a beautiful, cleansing moment for her. She came out seemingly stronger and more determined than ever.

Unfortunately, it didn't help her game. She thought she was part of a strong alliance of five. While that group successfully voted out Kyle Ostwald, Teeny wanted the vote to go on Genevieve Mushaluk. As usual, no one listened to her.

During this week's episode, Sam Phalen won a reward, which included pizza, pasta, wine, and letters from home. Sam chose Andy Rueda and Genevive to go with him on the reward. Teeny railed against Sam and his decision on whom to take in frustration when the four not chosen returned to camp. Her tantrum lasted a while, and she swore it would end Sam's game.

While she was focused on Sam's demise in the game, Teeny and the rest of her alliance were getting played by Andy. He convinced them to split the vote unnecessarily so he could flip his vote to take out Caroline Vidmar.

Part of that plan hinged on people believing Andy when he said he thought Genevieve had an idol. Genevieve made a fake one, briefly showed it to Teeny and told her to let them vote for her. Genevieve did this right in front of Sam, who showed no worry that if she played the idol, he would be the one going home. That should have been a huge red flag to Teeny, but she did not pick up on that.

In fact, she didn't even tell anyone else about the exchange. Her allies might have picked up the coming shenanigans if she had shared the information. It was just more proof she doesn't have a great feel for the game.

Now, the other four players are going to be competing as to which one gets to sit next to Teeny and Sue Smey at the final three. The only path Teeny might have to winning is if it is her, Andy, and Sue and the jury is annoyed by all of Andy's flipping.

The game has not gone the way Teeny hoped, but she is still in, even if it is because she is not a threat to the other players. That has to be frustrating, but she has had a disappointing game.