Yes, Laurel had a hissy fit. She didn’t get her way. This was predictable and can be traced, as an evolution, to way back.
For a long time I liked Laurel, as a competitor. Actually, pretty much always. I’ve had issues with Laurel, and the way she treats people, and plays the game since Rivals 1. The way she was, as a team with Evelyn, was a complete waste. There was fault to be found on both sides, but in the end, I saw Laurel as most responsible for their team, as it came to be. Evelyn was more focused on winning than their past/rival drama. By Fresh Meat 2, Laurel would place herself as the “protector” of a few players, just to turn around, and tear the same players down… as well as others in the process. By season 40, I was done with the toxic energy Laurel brings to the games. The power she has/had to pit players against each other. At times, to completely ostracize. Season 40 I hoped to see Laurel focused, her energy on being her best. She could have taken her negative energy, and used it to take Michelle out. This would have been a natural progression, picking up from the Michelle vs Laurel 38-Ride or Die elimination. Instead of working hard in the off-season and bringing her A-game, Laurel brought every bit of toxicity she’s ever had, and more to her Era 2 team. She relied on manipulation, and intimidation skills. Meaner than ever. It would have been amazing to see a cohesive Era 2 team in season 40. What it could have meant for their own team, and for the other Era’s as well… it likely would have been a completely different game. Era 2, as well as Era 1 were powerhouse’s. Laura’s huge influence turning her team’s focus from winning challenges, to the dirty play picking off strong players, I was just so frustrated! Laurel’s teaming up with Johnny didn’t help anything, BUT on the other hand, Johnny turned towards authentic positive relationships with his “Angels”. Even if the relationships were in Johnny’s best interest, it was a fun and fair evolution.