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Krista on ‘Survivor: Redemption Island’: So it is written

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Krista Klumpp, Matt Elrod, Survivor: Redemption Island

Against the grains: Matt Elrod and Krista Klumpp share
a meal on Redemption Island.

Does Krista Klumpp have what it takes to defeat the three-time champion of Redemption Island?

Survivor: Redemption IslandFor the Fairhope native, that’s the only question that matters in tonight’s “Survivor.”

Matt Elrod has sent other competitors packing, including one of the toughest players of three seasons, Russell Hantz.

And before they duel, will Krista and Matt connect on other level?

Find out after the jump …

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Video: Happier times: Krista and Stephanie Valencia
goof off while the rest of Zapatera hunts for food.

Krista Klumpp, Survivor: Redemption Island

Overnight sensation: Krista’s first night at Redemption Island.

Almost paradise: Krista finds Redemption Island
more relaxing than Camp Zapatera.

Dueling believers: From the time Krista arrives in the Redemption Island camp, she and Matt develop an easy rapport. One reason? They’re both Christians at heart.

Krista receives her luxury item, her Bible, and prays with Matt before their duel.

Krista Klumpp, Survivor: Redemption Island

Revelations: Krista receives her luxury item, her Bible.

Krista Klumpp, Matt Elrod, Survivor: Redemption Island

Can they get an amen? Matt and Krista share a prayer.

The challenge requires each player to retrieve three bags with a grappling hook on a rope. Then, the player must take a ball from one of the bags and steer it through a table maze.

Krista Klumpp, Survivor: Redemption Island

Hook, line and …: Krista hooks a bag at the duel.

Krista Klumpp, Matt Elrod, Survivor: Redemption Island

Krista Klumpp, Survivor: Redemption Island

Krista Klumpp, Matt Elrod, Survivor: Redemption Island

On the table: Matt and Krista run the final leg.

Video: The Redemption Island duel between Matt and Krista.

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And like in previous contests, Matt falls behind early but never panics. Krista has a clear lead … until her ball falls through the maze. And like in previous contests, Matt wins, sending another challenger home.

Krista Klumpp, Matt Elrod, Survivor: Redemption Island

A hug before crying: Matt beats Krista.

Krista Klumpp, Survivor: Redemption Island

The moment hits.

Krista Klumpp, Matt Elrod, Survivor: Redemption Island

To the victor: Krista gives her Bible to Matt.

Krista becomes the fourth player evicted, finishing in 15th place. Before she leaves, she tears up a little, and gives Matt her Bible.

“It’s a real reality, it’s emotional,” she says.

Should Krista have gone further in the game? What should she have done differently? Sound off in the comments.

Krista Klumpp, Survivor: Redemption Island

The burning of the buff.

Video: Krista, the day after

[Videos and photos to be added.]

“Survivor: Redemption Island” airs at 7 p.m. Wednesdays on on CBS 42.

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