Marina has admitted that she was "surprised" to be the Ruler voted out in the latest episode of Rise and Fall.
For the first time in the Red Room, former Grafters outnumbered original Rulers by 3 to 2, making it seem inevitable that either Matt or Cheryl would go home.
James shocked the group by turning on close ally Marina, however, and when Connor was forced to cast a deciding vote he too chose to eliminate her.
"I was surprised about James's vote especially because he didn't voice any concerns when we had the open debate, but I know he's a fantastic Ruler and I respect his decision," said Marina, an 18-year-old receptionist from London.
"Connor obviously was a shock because he didn't vote for me and then at the last minute changed his decision when it came down to the tie break. I support their decision, someone had to go."
She continued: "I think that one of the reasons why they leaned more towards me than Matt is that meant they'd have two original Rulers and two original Grafters and I think that makes a really strong team.
"Obviously Matt and I did the overtime shift together and Matt made the correct decision to earn the most money there. I came with a strategic point of view but that day it wasn't the right move and I think that affected the overall decision."
Jeff and Jack have since ascended to the penthouse ahead of the next Red Room vote, which will see yet another Ruler removed from the game.
Rise and Fall continues tonight at 10pm on Channel 4.
Neil Wilkes
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