Earlier in the day, Alec had taken you into the bushes to tell you to meet up with him later that day after the challenge.

Now, you are with Ellie, Fiore, Riya, Grett, and Yul. It is revealed by Alec that he chose all of you for his alliance, since all of you are known for stirring up drama on the show. The plan was to help each other out so you wouldn't get eliminated by the others, and get into the final 7.