For many on Survivor: Nicaragua, it was easy to overlook Fabio Birza. He was fit, but not nearly as strong as Ben Henry and Chase Rice, and he spent 39 days on the beach perfecting the role of clueless surfer dude. But forgetting about Fabio turned out to be Holly Hoffman's biggest mistake. After he won his third immunity challenge and guaranteed himself a spot in the final three, Sash Lenahan and Chase were able to make stronger cases for themselves and Holly was the last person voted out. The 44-year-old swimming coach from Eureka, S.D., spoke with TVGuide.com about her big mistake, why she changed her vote and which on-air moments her family...
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- 12/23/2010
- by Kate Stanhope
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Dan Lembo had some pretty harsh words for his fellow contestants Sunday night (Dec. 19) on the "Survivor: Nicaragua" finale. He tells Zap2it how he feels about Chase and Sash and that he is wearing Holly's cowboy boots with nothing else on. We think he's kidding.
You had some pretty harsh words for Sash and Chase during the last few days of the show -- Chase was surprised by them, but Sash was not. Was that more heat-of-the-moment or do you still feel that way about them?
"Nah, I'm not angry with them any longer. The game's over. Sash would never be a friend of mine, but Chase, as I said, dumb is forever. The guy's pretty dumb, but he's a nice a guy."
If Fabio had not made the finals, who would have gotten your vote?
"Probably Holly. Why not? I don't like Sash and I happen to like Holly,...
You had some pretty harsh words for Sash and Chase during the last few days of the show -- Chase was surprised by them, but Sash was not. Was that more heat-of-the-moment or do you still feel that way about them?
"Nah, I'm not angry with them any longer. The game's over. Sash would never be a friend of mine, but Chase, as I said, dumb is forever. The guy's pretty dumb, but he's a nice a guy."
If Fabio had not made the finals, who would have gotten your vote?
"Probably Holly. Why not? I don't like Sash and I happen to like Holly,...
- 12/20/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The 24-year-old North Carolina native Chase Rice was one vote away from winning the million dollar prize Sunday night (Dec. 19) on the "Survivor: Nicaragua" finale. He tells Zap2it how he felt about Dan's harsh words, which contestants he wants to stay in touch with and what he thinks of the "Redemption Island" twist.
When it was the final four, why did you take Sash over Holly?
"Because Fabio was king of the jungle at that point and we were going to do whatever he said just to get ourselves to the finals. He wanted to take all guys and that was Ok with me."
Did you think Holly was a threat to get jury votes?
"Not necessarily. She might have been able to steal a couple, but I thought I could win if I brought it and did a good job at the final tribal. Obviously, Fabio was the biggest threat,...
When it was the final four, why did you take Sash over Holly?
"Because Fabio was king of the jungle at that point and we were going to do whatever he said just to get ourselves to the finals. He wanted to take all guys and that was Ok with me."
Did you think Holly was a threat to get jury votes?
"Not necessarily. She might have been able to steal a couple, but I thought I could win if I brought it and did a good job at the final tribal. Obviously, Fabio was the biggest threat,...
- 12/20/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
He had to win three straight challenges just to get to the finals, but once he did, Judson “Fabio” Birza poured on the charm to become the million dollar winner of Survivor: Nicaragua. His savvy social game combined with strength in immunity competitions propelled him over Chase and Sash, making the 21-year-old the youngest Survivor winner ever. We spoke this morning with a still clearly elated Fabio, even if he was working on only 25 minutes of sleep.
A lot of controversy last night, and I’m speaking, of course, about your new haircut. What made you chop the locks?
I had to do it,...
A lot of controversy last night, and I’m speaking, of course, about your new haircut. What made you chop the locks?
I had to do it,...
- 12/20/2010
- by Dalton Ross
- EW - Inside TV
Tonight the torch was finally snuffed on Survivor: Nicaragua. It was an epic fail of a season—double quitters, the early elimination of fan favorite Jimmy Johnson, grossly mismatched old vs. young tribes and the cringe-worthy Medallion of Power—but host Jeff Probst had to award the title of Sole Survivor to somebody. So who received the million bucks? Photos: Survivor: Nicaragua: Meet the Castaways Jud Birza, aka the lovable puppy-dog Fabio, at least gave fans a happy ending. No one stood a chance after Fabio's tearful Tribal Council tribute to his family—who inspired him to basically kick ass—had most of the jury (including Benry!) wiping their...
- 12/20/2010
- E! Online
'Survivor: Nicaragua' finale: Jud 'Fabio' Birza, Chase Rice, Holly Hoffman or Sash Lenahan? Who won?
Were you surprised by the finale of the 21st season of "Survivor"? We were surprised by a few things, particularly how close the final vote was.
Immunity Challenge
After a season-recapping video montage and some boring strategy talk, the survivors head to the next Immunity Challenge. They have to answer questions about Nicaragua in order to get puzzle pieces, then assemble a puzzle for the win.
Holly, Sash and Chase are in the lead when they get to the puzzle. Dan and Fabio are in it, but far behind. Sash is good at puzzles and looks to have this in the bag, until Fabio masterfully gets his puzzle together and takes it. Wow, good for Fabio.
Pre-Tribal
Fabio is gunning for Holly and he starts working on Chase and Sash to vote her out. Chase seems to be pretty set on Dan because Dan hasn't made any enemies and will easily win jury votes.
Immunity Challenge
After a season-recapping video montage and some boring strategy talk, the survivors head to the next Immunity Challenge. They have to answer questions about Nicaragua in order to get puzzle pieces, then assemble a puzzle for the win.
Holly, Sash and Chase are in the lead when they get to the puzzle. Dan and Fabio are in it, but far behind. Sash is good at puzzles and looks to have this in the bag, until Fabio masterfully gets his puzzle together and takes it. Wow, good for Fabio.
Pre-Tribal
Fabio is gunning for Holly and he starts working on Chase and Sash to vote her out. Chase seems to be pretty set on Dan because Dan hasn't made any enemies and will easily win jury votes.
- 12/20/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
If you missed last week's episode, be sure to catch up with my recap here.
The episode begins with Libertad returning to camp. Sash pulls Fabio aside and tells him that Benry was gunning for him, and there wasn't enough time to tell Fabio about it. Fabio tells replies that he trusts Sash. In a confessional, Sash says that Fabio is just happy to still be there. Sash is in control of the game, and if Fabio doesn't win the next Immunity Challenge, he's the next to go. For his part, Fabio confides to the camera that he's aware that the everyone thinks he's gullible, but that's fine. He's on alert and watching everyone. When he is able to eliminate the rest of the players, they'll say, "What? I didn't know Fabio was that smart!"
The next morning, Day 33, the tribe receives Tree Mail in the form of a Sprint...
The episode begins with Libertad returning to camp. Sash pulls Fabio aside and tells him that Benry was gunning for him, and there wasn't enough time to tell Fabio about it. Fabio tells replies that he trusts Sash. In a confessional, Sash says that Fabio is just happy to still be there. Sash is in control of the game, and if Fabio doesn't win the next Immunity Challenge, he's the next to go. For his part, Fabio confides to the camera that he's aware that the everyone thinks he's gullible, but that's fine. He's on alert and watching everyone. When he is able to eliminate the rest of the players, they'll say, "What? I didn't know Fabio was that smart!"
The next morning, Day 33, the tribe receives Tree Mail in the form of a Sprint...
- 12/16/2010
- by Michael Salerno
- TVovermind.com
Here is Sean Furfaro’s recap of Survivor Nicaragua – Episode 13.That sound you heard about 4 minutes into this episode? That was me vomiting.
You knew it was coming. I've warned you for weeks. And now, with tonight's episode being the last one before the Season Finale on Sunday, it's time for the dreaded "Loved Ones" episode. Just look at the picture above, as the Survivors check out the handy new Sony Evo.
What the hell is happening in that picture anyways? Jane looks like she's looking at picture of a fish she can sneak away with and eat on her own, Dan is confused, and Fabio is fixing his hair. Once again, I submit to you, Survivor Nicaragua is a candidate for worst season ever.
My Random Thoughts:
- Previously on…Survivor: as Holly said, What the f*** is wrong with Chase? Jeff’s voice-over reminded us of Chase’s indecisiveness,...
You knew it was coming. I've warned you for weeks. And now, with tonight's episode being the last one before the Season Finale on Sunday, it's time for the dreaded "Loved Ones" episode. Just look at the picture above, as the Survivors check out the handy new Sony Evo.
What the hell is happening in that picture anyways? Jane looks like she's looking at picture of a fish she can sneak away with and eat on her own, Dan is confused, and Fabio is fixing his hair. Once again, I submit to you, Survivor Nicaragua is a candidate for worst season ever.
My Random Thoughts:
- Previously on…Survivor: as Holly said, What the f*** is wrong with Chase? Jeff’s voice-over reminded us of Chase’s indecisiveness,...
- 12/16/2010
- by Sean
There are only two remaining episodes of "Survivor: Nicaragua" and it feels as if we still have a lot of contestants remaining. Or maybe it's just my feeling that if Dan is still in the game, it ought to be very, very, very early in the season. No? Hmmm... Click through for the full recap of Wednesday's (Dec. 15) "Survivor"... Pre-credit sequence. The Libertad Six return to camp after voting Benry out. Sash immediately pulls Fabio aside and tells him that Benry had been targeting him. Sash is pleased that Fabio knows he's in charge, but cackles that...
- 12/16/2010
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
Up until the final moments of Wednesday (Dec. 8) night's "Survivor: Nicaragua," it remained unclear which of two rechristened castaways would be going home. For a while, it looked as if Ben "Benry" Henry had successfully abandoned his former alliance and convinced new power players Holly, Jane, Chase and Sash that he'd be willing to vote Jud "Fabio" Birza out of the game. The editors tricked us and the vote went against Benry. It wasn't a dramatic exit, but it might have been appropriate for a 24-year-old player whose goal was to be strong, but socially under the radar....
- 12/11/2010
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
With dominant, reality TV-friendly personalities NaOnka Mixon, Holly Hoffman and Jane Bright — oh, and the (faux?) cluelessness of Fabio Birza — on the screen, Ben "Benry" Henry flew under the radar for the first half of Survivor: Nicaragua. But as soon as his impressive physical skills in challenges became a threat to the equally strong Chase Rice, Benry was blindsided by Chase and his alliance faster than you can say "hidden immunity idol." The 24-year-old club promoter talked with TVGuide.com about how his competitive nature did him in, why he thought he had Chase in his "back pocket" — and last week's quitters...
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- 12/10/2010
- by Kate Stanhope
- TVGuide - Breaking News
In the first real blindside of the season, Ben "Benry" Henry was voted off "Survivor: Nicaragua." In his exit interview, Benry talks to Zap2it about his completely shock at Tribal Council and what he thinks about the quitters.
Are you glad you went on "Survivor"? Was it everything you hoped it would be?
"I am so happy I went on 'Survivor.' I would do it again in two seconds. It was above and beyond anything I expected or imagined. It was a priceless experience that was pretty surreal."
Did you have any inkling you were the one headed home at the last Tribal Council?
"No, I was completely blindsided. I had no idea I was going home when I walked into Tribal that night. It was a shocker for sure, I think you could see from my facial expressions. I just didn't think I was going home."
Once Kelly and NaOnka quit,...
Are you glad you went on "Survivor"? Was it everything you hoped it would be?
"I am so happy I went on 'Survivor.' I would do it again in two seconds. It was above and beyond anything I expected or imagined. It was a priceless experience that was pretty surreal."
Did you have any inkling you were the one headed home at the last Tribal Council?
"No, I was completely blindsided. I had no idea I was going home when I walked into Tribal that night. It was a shocker for sure, I think you could see from my facial expressions. I just didn't think I was going home."
Once Kelly and NaOnka quit,...
- 12/10/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Survivor: Nicaragua's latest castoff is finally setting the rodent record straight. In one of the reality show's most memorable sendoffs, Ben Henry called that night's eliminee Alina a "100 percent Grade-a dirt squirrel." After much debate about the precise meaning of the infamous squirrel slur, we finally have an answer... More: Survivor Insider: Two More Ousted in Blindside Shocker! "By definition, a dirt squirrel is a two-legged female that scavenges for nuts and often displays moral inconsistency," Benry explained in our exit interview today. "I caught a lot of heat for that comment," he added, "but there's a lot that you the viewer...
- 12/9/2010
- E! Online
Sash put all of his chips in to one basket last night - the Chase, Holly, Jane basket. Did he make the right decision? Our writer debate which alliance made more sense as well as what Sash and the remainder of the Dudry alliance should do to squeeze into the final three.
What do our readers think? Did Sash make the right move?
Which alliance should Sash have gone with: Chanely (Chase, Jane and Holly) or Dudry (Dan, Jud and Benry)?
Kyle Kalember: I think he made the right call and voted out Benry. He really couldn't trust Benry and Benry was a major threat in the challenges. He has many options that could get him to the final three. He could stick with Chanely and just win immunity to assure himself a spot in the final four against Chase, Jane and Holly. Realistically he only needs to worry about Chase.
What do our readers think? Did Sash make the right move?
Which alliance should Sash have gone with: Chanely (Chase, Jane and Holly) or Dudry (Dan, Jud and Benry)?
Kyle Kalember: I think he made the right call and voted out Benry. He really couldn't trust Benry and Benry was a major threat in the challenges. He has many options that could get him to the final three. He could stick with Chanely and just win immunity to assure himself a spot in the final four against Chase, Jane and Holly. Realistically he only needs to worry about Chase.
- 12/9/2010
- by tiaradio@hotmail.com (Luke Dwyer)
- TVfanatic
If you missed the absolutely crazy, history-making last episode of Survivor: Nicaragua, catch up with my recap here.
This week's episode begins with Jeff summing up how Sash's position in the game has changed so dramatically with Kelly and NaOnka quitting last week. Libertad returns to camp on the night of Day 28. Holly thinks the double-quitting is "Unbelieveable." There are only eleven days left, and they quit. Benry notices that they haven't named the remaining chicken yet, and suggests that they name it "Kelly-Nay" because Kelly and NaOnka are chicken. Sash confesses that he was the only one who didn't benefit from the girls quitting. He's stuck in the middle between two alliances: Chase, Jane and Holly vs. Fabio, Benry and Dan. He still has the Hidden Immunity Idol, so the odds remain in his favor, but the game has become a whole lot more difficult.
The next morning,...
This week's episode begins with Jeff summing up how Sash's position in the game has changed so dramatically with Kelly and NaOnka quitting last week. Libertad returns to camp on the night of Day 28. Holly thinks the double-quitting is "Unbelieveable." There are only eleven days left, and they quit. Benry notices that they haven't named the remaining chicken yet, and suggests that they name it "Kelly-Nay" because Kelly and NaOnka are chicken. Sash confesses that he was the only one who didn't benefit from the girls quitting. He's stuck in the middle between two alliances: Chase, Jane and Holly vs. Fabio, Benry and Dan. He still has the Hidden Immunity Idol, so the odds remain in his favor, but the game has become a whole lot more difficult.
The next morning,...
- 12/9/2010
- by Michael Salerno
- TVovermind.com
Run Sash Run!
Like a small town thief running from the local sheriff, this episode started with Sash on the run. Until last week, he had a great game going, but losing Brenda, Purple Kelly and Naonka put him in a deep, deep, deep hole.
I would have never believed that Sash would be able to get himself out of this mess and get back in the game, but he did. I continue to have to eat the words that I said to Sash at the beginning of the game, “Sash, you’ll be the first person voted out.”
Sash...
Like a small town thief running from the local sheriff, this episode started with Sash on the run. Until last week, he had a great game going, but losing Brenda, Purple Kelly and Naonka put him in a deep, deep, deep hole.
I would have never believed that Sash would be able to get himself out of this mess and get back in the game, but he did. I continue to have to eat the words that I said to Sash at the beginning of the game, “Sash, you’ll be the first person voted out.”
Sash...
- 12/9/2010
- by Jeff Probst
- EW.com - PopWatch
Here is Sean Furfaro's recap of Survivor Nicaragua - Episode 12.Sorry for the delay in getting tonight’s post up, especially for those of you who are used to it being up at 9:30 Et. I’m still on the West Coast, so didn’t even get to watch the episode until it aired here. That will happen again next week…but better late than never, right?
My Random Thoughts:
- Previously on Survivor…Two People Quit! I still can’t believe it. But Probst’s voice-over reminded viewers of something that they may have forgotten: Sash got screwed. Leader of an alliance of four and holding an Immunity Idol, but a Brenda Blindside and the NaOnka-Kelly Quit-a-Palooza later, he’s now flying solo, a self-proclaimed “Free Agent.”
- Benry talked about mentioning at Tribal Council how they named the chicken after the quitters. Smart guy, huh? The quitters who get a vote,...
My Random Thoughts:
- Previously on Survivor…Two People Quit! I still can’t believe it. But Probst’s voice-over reminded viewers of something that they may have forgotten: Sash got screwed. Leader of an alliance of four and holding an Immunity Idol, but a Brenda Blindside and the NaOnka-Kelly Quit-a-Palooza later, he’s now flying solo, a self-proclaimed “Free Agent.”
- Benry talked about mentioning at Tribal Council how they named the chicken after the quitters. Smart guy, huh? The quitters who get a vote,...
- 12/9/2010
- by Sean
The big question after tonight’s episode of Survivor “I’m Not Sure Where I Stand” is whether Sash choose the correct alliance or not. His options were Chanely (Chase, Jane and Holly) or Dudry (Dan, Jud and Benry).
Although Sash openly shopped his vote seemingly looking for the best bidder, Sash appeared to make up his mind fairly quickly and even stayed with Chanely after Chase burned him by not selecting him to go on the reward challenge. Sash’s mind likely told him that shopping was his best bet, but his heart told him he couldn’t trust Dudry.
Is that true? Did Sash make the right choice? Let’s break down the pros and cons of both alliances.
Chanely (Chase, Jane and Holly)
Pros:
Chase is only real threat to win individual immunity prior to the final immunity. The trio appears much more trustworthy than Dan, Jud and Benry.
Although Sash openly shopped his vote seemingly looking for the best bidder, Sash appeared to make up his mind fairly quickly and even stayed with Chanely after Chase burned him by not selecting him to go on the reward challenge. Sash’s mind likely told him that shopping was his best bet, but his heart told him he couldn’t trust Dudry.
Is that true? Did Sash make the right choice? Let’s break down the pros and cons of both alliances.
Chanely (Chase, Jane and Holly)
Pros:
Chase is only real threat to win individual immunity prior to the final immunity. The trio appears much more trustworthy than Dan, Jud and Benry.
- 12/9/2010
- by tiaradio@hotmail.com (Luke Dwyer)
- TVfanatic
Just like last week, two torches were snuffed on tonight's episode of Survivor: Nicaragua. Ok, so one of them was a chicken...but Jane did carry a torch for it, and she sure was blindsided when the boys killed her pet for dinner. But it was Tribal Council where a real Castaway met their shocking demise: Benry! What a delightful surprise for those of us, including Dan, convinced that fabulous Fabio was on the chopping block. Jud's feathers will surely be plucked soon, but at least we can enjoy him for one more episode! Photos: Survivor: Nicaragua—Meet the Castaways Spoiler Alert: Why was I astonished by tonight's blindside? Because Benry's recent Apple-endorsing tweet...
- 12/9/2010
- E! Online
In the wake of the quitters, the final seven on "Survivor: Nicaragua" are divided and Sash has to figure out which way to go.
Libertad
Following Kelly and NaOnka quitting, the tribe names one of their chickens "Kelly Nay" because they were both chicken. Hee. The next morning, Sash puts the Hidden Immunity Idol up for grabs between Benry, Chase and Fabio, basically telling them to make their cases and he'll figure out who to give it to. Chase takes him aside and says that they should align with Jane and Holly.
Reward Challenge
The challenge is an obstacle course made up of bits and pieces of past challenges. Mud pit, hay pile, ball into barrel. First four to get their ball in move on. Then a key-stick, chest, sandbags on a barrel. First two move on. Final round is paddle to dig up rope rings and land the rings on a target to win.
Libertad
Following Kelly and NaOnka quitting, the tribe names one of their chickens "Kelly Nay" because they were both chicken. Hee. The next morning, Sash puts the Hidden Immunity Idol up for grabs between Benry, Chase and Fabio, basically telling them to make their cases and he'll figure out who to give it to. Chase takes him aside and says that they should align with Jane and Holly.
Reward Challenge
The challenge is an obstacle course made up of bits and pieces of past challenges. Mud pit, hay pile, ball into barrel. First four to get their ball in move on. Then a key-stick, chest, sandbags on a barrel. First two move on. Final round is paddle to dig up rope rings and land the rings on a target to win.
- 12/9/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
"Survivor: Nicaragua" had an historical moment on Wednesday night (Dec. 1) when NaOnka Mixon and Kelly Shinn quit the game after 28 days, only 11 days from the end. They tell Zap2it in their joint exit interview why they quit and that they don't feel bad about it.
Even though you quit the show, are you still glad you went on "Survivor"?
Kelly: "I am so glad. I think 'Survivor' is the opportunity and experience of a lifetime. I think it was incredible, even if it was not always beautiful and wonderful. I spent some of the worst days of my life in Nicaragua, but that was part of the experience. I would not have changed anything. I'm so happy to have been a part of 'Survivor: Nicaragua.'"
NaOnka: "I am so blessed to have gotten the opportunity to have been one of the chosen few African-Americans...
Even though you quit the show, are you still glad you went on "Survivor"?
Kelly: "I am so glad. I think 'Survivor' is the opportunity and experience of a lifetime. I think it was incredible, even if it was not always beautiful and wonderful. I spent some of the worst days of my life in Nicaragua, but that was part of the experience. I would not have changed anything. I'm so happy to have been a part of 'Survivor: Nicaragua.'"
NaOnka: "I am so blessed to have gotten the opportunity to have been one of the chosen few African-Americans...
- 12/2/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Okay, I’m not a lawyer, but it seems to me that there is a bit of an implied contract when you agree to be on Survivor.
On our side, we promise you the adventure of your lifetime. Something you have never experienced before and will probably never experience again. It’s a multi-million dollar, life-changing thrill ride that will test you on every level. We promise, and we always deliver. Always.
In exchange we expect only two things from you: Show up… and play. That’s it. When you fail to do one or both of those requirements you...
On our side, we promise you the adventure of your lifetime. Something you have never experienced before and will probably never experience again. It’s a multi-million dollar, life-changing thrill ride that will test you on every level. We promise, and we always deliver. Always.
In exchange we expect only two things from you: Show up… and play. That’s it. When you fail to do one or both of those requirements you...
- 12/2/2010
- by Jeff Probst
- EW.com - PopWatch
LeBron James’ one-hour Espn special, “The Decision,” is no longer the worst televised announcement in history.
That title now belongs to last night’s episode of Survivor “You Started, You’re Finishing."
A player quitting on Survivor is certainly unique and deserves plenty of attention. But did we really need to stall for an afternoon to convene for a special tribal council so that Kelly S and NaOnka could make their quitting decision official? Obviously, Jeff was trying to get them to change their mind. Perhaps Kelly S might have been swayed, but NaOnka had clearly thought everything through. She even had a seemingly rehearsed speech prepared to tell Jeff she was finished.
At least most of us didn’t really know what LeBron’s decision was going to be when we were dragged through the one-hour debacle. We may have wasted an hour, but we got an answer out of it.
That title now belongs to last night’s episode of Survivor “You Started, You’re Finishing."
A player quitting on Survivor is certainly unique and deserves plenty of attention. But did we really need to stall for an afternoon to convene for a special tribal council so that Kelly S and NaOnka could make their quitting decision official? Obviously, Jeff was trying to get them to change their mind. Perhaps Kelly S might have been swayed, but NaOnka had clearly thought everything through. She even had a seemingly rehearsed speech prepared to tell Jeff she was finished.
At least most of us didn’t really know what LeBron’s decision was going to be when we were dragged through the one-hour debacle. We may have wasted an hour, but we got an answer out of it.
- 12/2/2010
- by tiaradio@hotmail.com (Luke Dwyer)
- TVfanatic
If you don't remember what happened two weeks ago, check out my recap here. Last week, we had the seasonal Survivor "Other Scenes We Will Claim Are Important, but Really Aren't" episode. My recap of that is here.
This week's episode begins with Jeff Probst recapping the terrible conditions the players have gone through and the desires of Holly, NaOnka and Purple Kelly to quit at various points in the game. The evening of Day 27, after the Tribal Council where Brenda was voted out, Libertad returns to camp. Purple Kelly (Ok, she's just Kelly from now on, as she has decided to actually talk in this episode) tells NaOnka that Tribal Council was "wild." She was totally left in the dark by the other members of her alliance, which puts her in danger. Kelly is now at the bottom of the totem pole. Holly approaches NaOnka and tells her that...
This week's episode begins with Jeff Probst recapping the terrible conditions the players have gone through and the desires of Holly, NaOnka and Purple Kelly to quit at various points in the game. The evening of Day 27, after the Tribal Council where Brenda was voted out, Libertad returns to camp. Purple Kelly (Ok, she's just Kelly from now on, as she has decided to actually talk in this episode) tells NaOnka that Tribal Council was "wild." She was totally left in the dark by the other members of her alliance, which puts her in danger. Kelly is now at the bottom of the totem pole. Holly approaches NaOnka and tells her that...
- 12/2/2010
- by Michael Salerno
- TVovermind.com
<img alt="naonka-survivor-quitter.jpg" src="http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/naonka-survivor-quitter.jpg" class="mt-image-left" style="margin: 0pt 20px 20px 0pt; float: left;" height="180" width="320" />This week we have probably the most disgusting episode of <a href="http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/survivor-nicaragua/EP01308344">"Survivor"</a> in its 10-year history, for two reasons. The show gets positively "Big Brother"-esque in its cross-promotional schilling, plus two people quit. Which is 100% weak sauce.<br /><br />But first, the rain has everybody feeling pretty miserable, but some are more vocal about it than others (NaOnka and Kelly, I'm looking at you). The next morning, NaOnka gives Chase her Idol because she's going to quit. Ugh. But unsurprising.<br /><br /><b>Reward Challenge</b><br />They are divided into two teams, tied together, where each team has to untie an 8-foot "Gulliver" (he's also heavy ... downright Brobdingnagian, if you will) and carry him over a series of obstacles. Uh, Ok. That's a weird theme -- and then I understand better because it's a cross-promotion with the movie "Gulliver's Travels." Sigh. The Sprint crap is bad enough, but "Survivor" has never before quite sunk to the "Big Brother" level.
- 12/2/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The "king" is dead. Despite being in the power position for much of the current season of Survivor, Miami's Brenda Lowe, 27, was betrayed by her alliance and forced out in a swift shift in power. The paddleboard-company owner spoke with People about the treachery, underestimating the other players and why she's no longer a sore loser. Was the shift in power as sudden as it seemed on TV? It was very, very sudden. The biggest shock was finding out at almost the last second that it was NaOnka. She had already planned it, said it, people had signed up. It was too late.
- 11/19/2010
- by Carrie Bell
- PEOPLE.com
"Survivor: Nicaragua" saw Brenda Lowe get the boot due to Holly and Jane's conspiring against her. She tells Zap2it that she loved her time on the show and that she really did have a strategy going into her final Tribal Council.
Did you enjoy "Survivor"? Was it everything you hoped it would be?
"Yeah, I loved 'Survivor.' I love the game. Of course, it's probably the most miserable experience too because you're not eating, all the obvious things. I loved it, I enjoyed it. I hated it what happened yesterday but I loved it."
You were criticized last night for not fighting harder -- why didn't you?
"There was a strategy behind it and that's why it was so frustrating in Tribal Council because this is my strategy -- my only hope was to have Sash give me the Idol. That was my angle for staying in the game.
Did you enjoy "Survivor"? Was it everything you hoped it would be?
"Yeah, I loved 'Survivor.' I love the game. Of course, it's probably the most miserable experience too because you're not eating, all the obvious things. I loved it, I enjoyed it. I hated it what happened yesterday but I loved it."
You were criticized last night for not fighting harder -- why didn't you?
"There was a strategy behind it and that's why it was so frustrating in Tribal Council because this is my strategy -- my only hope was to have Sash give me the Idol. That was my angle for staying in the game.
- 11/18/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Did you miss last week's Survivor Nicaragua? Catch up with my recap here.
This week's episode begins with Libertad returning to camp after ousting Marty. Brenda confesses that the votes at Tribal Council revealed to Fabio, Benry and Dan that she and Sash aren't in their alliance. She agrees that it appears she and Sash are the kind and queen of the tribe, but Sash is more of the queen and she is the king (was this a hidden sexuality reference, or is Brenda just saying she wears the pants in their partnership. I think the latter). Holly approaches Jane and tells her that Brenda and Sash are just going to pick all of them off. She, Jane, Chase and NaOnka were always tight, so they should make a move against Brenda and Sash. Holly confides to the camera that a power move must be makes against Brenda and Sash before the next Tribal Council.
This week's episode begins with Libertad returning to camp after ousting Marty. Brenda confesses that the votes at Tribal Council revealed to Fabio, Benry and Dan that she and Sash aren't in their alliance. She agrees that it appears she and Sash are the kind and queen of the tribe, but Sash is more of the queen and she is the king (was this a hidden sexuality reference, or is Brenda just saying she wears the pants in their partnership. I think the latter). Holly approaches Jane and tells her that Brenda and Sash are just going to pick all of them off. She, Jane, Chase and NaOnka were always tight, so they should make a move against Brenda and Sash. Holly confides to the camera that a power move must be makes against Brenda and Sash before the next Tribal Council.
- 11/18/2010
- by Michael Salerno
- TVovermind.com
People often ask me “Hey Probst! What keeps you interested in the show after 21 seasons?”
Well, I’m guessing it’s the same thing that keeps you guys interested — human nature. At its core that’s what Survivor is really all about, isn’t it? Our nature as humans and how we behave in different situations?
Holly is a great example. Five days into the show and she wanted to quit; 22 days later not only is she still around, but she could win. What changed? Her behavior. After nearly losing her mind, she rallied. She gained a lot of respect...
Well, I’m guessing it’s the same thing that keeps you guys interested — human nature. At its core that’s what Survivor is really all about, isn’t it? Our nature as humans and how we behave in different situations?
Holly is a great example. Five days into the show and she wanted to quit; 22 days later not only is she still around, but she could win. What changed? Her behavior. After nearly losing her mind, she rallied. She gained a lot of respect...
- 11/18/2010
- by Jeff Probst
- EW.com - PopWatch
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['Survivor: Nicaragua' - 'Stuck in the Middle']
"Something has to change" forewarned Holly (in her South Dakotan twang) at the outset of last night's 'Survivor: Nicaragua,' "and, it has to change soon." And, change it did. Big time. Huge, even.
Here's how it went down...
Following Marty's ouster at last week's Tribal, Brenda and Sash grew even cockier (if that was possible).
"Benry, Fabio and Dan now see that Sash and I aren't on their side," purred Brenda in the dark. "I think Sash and I being in control does look like a king and queen situation, but Sash is more of a queen and I'm more of a king." Wait, didn't Shannon nail that way back in the third episode? Eerie.
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['Survivor: Nicaragua' - 'Stuck in the Middle']
"Something has to change" forewarned Holly (in her South Dakotan twang) at the outset of last night's 'Survivor: Nicaragua,' "and, it has to change soon." And, change it did. Big time. Huge, even.
Here's how it went down...
Following Marty's ouster at last week's Tribal, Brenda and Sash grew even cockier (if that was possible).
"Benry, Fabio and Dan now see that Sash and I aren't on their side," purred Brenda in the dark. "I think Sash and I being in control does look like a king and queen situation, but Sash is more of a queen and I'm more of a king." Wait, didn't Shannon nail that way back in the third episode? Eerie.
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- 11/18/2010
- by Audrey Fine
- Aol TV.
While watching this week’s episode of Survivor I wrote down two very poignant phrases in my notes.:
They’re all dumb. One of the worst casts ever.
Neither thought is particularly earth shattering. A number of other writers have commented on how this season’s cast is weak. Even beyond the natural hangover we would expect after the amazing Survivor: All-Stars season.
In fact, it took me until the ridiculous tattle tale moments on the beach with Brenda prior to tribal council to finally come to grips with both facts. I couldn’t stand all of these idiots running around to each other telling their plans. How do they not know who talks to who by now? I had finally had it with these guys.
They’re all dumb.
Things only got worse at tribal council. Brenda hit the nail on the head with NaOnka’s betrayal and...
They’re all dumb. One of the worst casts ever.
Neither thought is particularly earth shattering. A number of other writers have commented on how this season’s cast is weak. Even beyond the natural hangover we would expect after the amazing Survivor: All-Stars season.
In fact, it took me until the ridiculous tattle tale moments on the beach with Brenda prior to tribal council to finally come to grips with both facts. I couldn’t stand all of these idiots running around to each other telling their plans. How do they not know who talks to who by now? I had finally had it with these guys.
They’re all dumb.
Things only got worse at tribal council. Brenda hit the nail on the head with NaOnka’s betrayal and...
- 11/18/2010
- by tiaradio@hotmail.com (Mr. Probst)
- TVfanatic
Wednesday (Nov. 17) night's episode of "Survivor: Nicaragua" is titled "Stuck in the Middle." Does that mean that the week's Reward Challenge is going to be a Stealers Wheel concert? Click through to find out... Pre-credit sequence. Libertad returns to camp on Night 24, sans Marty. I hope they check their shoes, because a scorpion is wandering around camp. But have the players actually suddenly discovered that a pair of scorpions are running the game? Brenda is concerned that Benry, Chase and Fabio are now aware that she and Sash are the game's King and Queen, clarifying, "But Sash...
- 11/18/2010
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
Jane is a rock star in another challenge and the jury gets another member on the latest "Survivor: Nicaragua" episode.
Post-Tribal
Brenda's pretty haughty about taking out Marty and that Fabio and Benry are on the chopping block. She calls herself the king to Sash's queen, which just as to be setting her up for an ouster, right? I love when editors have that kind of hubris to work with. Lo and behold, Holly and Jane start rallying the troops to vote either Brenda or Sash out next (Brenda, preferably), but Chase isn't so sure. He thinks Benry should go next.
Creepy night-vision snake.
As the rains roll in, the group puts their chests around the fire and try to shelter it. Uh oh. Looks like the gun introduced in Act I is going to burn the camp down in Act II.
Creepy snake.
Reward Challenge
Two teams of five have four barrels,...
Post-Tribal
Brenda's pretty haughty about taking out Marty and that Fabio and Benry are on the chopping block. She calls herself the king to Sash's queen, which just as to be setting her up for an ouster, right? I love when editors have that kind of hubris to work with. Lo and behold, Holly and Jane start rallying the troops to vote either Brenda or Sash out next (Brenda, preferably), but Chase isn't so sure. He thinks Benry should go next.
Creepy night-vision snake.
As the rains roll in, the group puts their chests around the fire and try to shelter it. Uh oh. Looks like the gun introduced in Act I is going to burn the camp down in Act II.
Creepy snake.
Reward Challenge
Two teams of five have four barrels,...
- 11/18/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Survivor: Nicaragua
8/7c CBS
The 10 remaining castaways have endured a lot thus far on their quest to win $1 million. They've put up with NaOnka's annoying rants and her food thefts, contentious bickering between Marty and Jane, and existing on little food and less sleep. But all of that pales in comparison with what the players discover tonight and must figure out how to endure. They return to the Libertad camp and find it in ashes following a devastating fire. Benry sums it all up well: "This is a day from hell." — Tim Holland
Read on for previews of Human Target, Better with You, Circus, South Park, Top Chef: Just Desserts and 25 Years of Sexy: People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive!.
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8/7c CBS
The 10 remaining castaways have endured a lot thus far on their quest to win $1 million. They've put up with NaOnka's annoying rants and her food thefts, contentious bickering between Marty and Jane, and existing on little food and less sleep. But all of that pales in comparison with what the players discover tonight and must figure out how to endure. They return to the Libertad camp and find it in ashes following a devastating fire. Benry sums it all up well: "This is a day from hell." — Tim Holland
Read on for previews of Human Target, Better with You, Circus, South Park, Top Chef: Just Desserts and 25 Years of Sexy: People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive!.
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- 11/17/2010
- by TV Guide News
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Did you miss The Merge last week? Catch up with my recap here.
"Running the Camp" begins with Libertad returning to their camp after Alina's dismissal. As Fabio collects everyone's torches, NaOnka tells the camera that Tribal Council really shook things up. She thinks Marty went too hard at Jane, but that Jane was great at taking it. Unsurprisingly, NaOnka wouldn't have taken such an onslaught as well. Chase whispers to Brenda that what Marty said about him aligning with Jane was B.S., and he apologizes to Jane for the way she was treated. Jane confesses that "Mr. Farty," as she is now calling Marty, is square in her cross-hairs. She knows he can't beat her mentally and probably can't physically, so Marty needs to watch out.
On the morning of Day 23, Sash and Marty go for water. Marty asks who voted for him besides Alina, figuring it was Chase.
"Running the Camp" begins with Libertad returning to their camp after Alina's dismissal. As Fabio collects everyone's torches, NaOnka tells the camera that Tribal Council really shook things up. She thinks Marty went too hard at Jane, but that Jane was great at taking it. Unsurprisingly, NaOnka wouldn't have taken such an onslaught as well. Chase whispers to Brenda that what Marty said about him aligning with Jane was B.S., and he apologizes to Jane for the way she was treated. Jane confesses that "Mr. Farty," as she is now calling Marty, is square in her cross-hairs. She knows he can't beat her mentally and probably can't physically, so Marty needs to watch out.
On the morning of Day 23, Sash and Marty go for water. Marty asks who voted for him besides Alina, figuring it was Chase.
- 11/11/2010
- by Michael Salerno
- TVovermind.com
Fabio: “I call it being cool.”
Ah Fabio. You’re awesome.
Fabio continues to crack me up…in the best possible way.. every single episode. More on Fabio and “being cool” later…
Reward Challenge
One of the most enjoyable aspects of Survivor is you truly never know what is going to happen next. For the reward challenge, we did a random draw and ended up with all men on one team and all women on the other. To make it even more dramatic the challenge was the most physical of the season. The women had very little chance simply due to strength.
Ah Fabio. You’re awesome.
Fabio continues to crack me up…in the best possible way.. every single episode. More on Fabio and “being cool” later…
Reward Challenge
One of the most enjoyable aspects of Survivor is you truly never know what is going to happen next. For the reward challenge, we did a random draw and ended up with all men on one team and all women on the other. To make it even more dramatic the challenge was the most physical of the season. The women had very little chance simply due to strength.
- 11/11/2010
- by Jeff Probst
- EW.com - PopWatch
At "Survivor: Nicaragua's" latest Tribal Council, NaOnka went a little crazy, but it didn't matter because the women finally got their act together and sent Marty packing.
Post-Tribal
Everyone was pretty annoyed with Marty's anti-Jane rant at Tribal Council, so if he doesn't win Immunity this week, I'd be surprised if he stuck around. Marty, of course, thinks everybody but him is "just stupid." His big plan is to make everybody think NaOnka is going home, so the Idol is flushed out, but having everybody blindside Jane.
Reward Challenge
The tribe is divided into two teams -- it just happens to end up men vs. women, which is hilarious. Because there is an odd number, Chase was not chosen and has to sit out, but he gets to chose one team to back and if they win, he goes with them on the reward. He chooses the...
Post-Tribal
Everyone was pretty annoyed with Marty's anti-Jane rant at Tribal Council, so if he doesn't win Immunity this week, I'd be surprised if he stuck around. Marty, of course, thinks everybody but him is "just stupid." His big plan is to make everybody think NaOnka is going home, so the Idol is flushed out, but having everybody blindside Jane.
Reward Challenge
The tribe is divided into two teams -- it just happens to end up men vs. women, which is hilarious. Because there is an odd number, Chase was not chosen and has to sit out, but he gets to chose one team to back and if they win, he goes with them on the reward. He chooses the...
- 11/11/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
After Alina compared herself to a pawn, our review of last night's episode compared the remaining players to chess pieces and their relative shots to win the game. However, there are other questions about this week's events on Survivor that need to be debated.
Should Marty have gone home instead of Alina? Did Sash honor his agreement from last week with Marty? What the heck is going on with NaOnka?
Once you've sounded off about who is a pawn and who is a bishop, let us know what you think about our round table questions as well.
Who should have gone home, Alina or Marty?
Kakdaddy: I've been curious for the longest time why everyone was against Alina. It didn't seem like she really did anything all that awful, but whatever. It probably should have been Marty. Marty is more of a long-term threat if you let him stick around.
Should Marty have gone home instead of Alina? Did Sash honor his agreement from last week with Marty? What the heck is going on with NaOnka?
Once you've sounded off about who is a pawn and who is a bishop, let us know what you think about our round table questions as well.
Who should have gone home, Alina or Marty?
Kakdaddy: I've been curious for the longest time why everyone was against Alina. It didn't seem like she really did anything all that awful, but whatever. It probably should have been Marty. Marty is more of a long-term threat if you let him stick around.
- 11/5/2010
- by tiaradio@hotmail.com (Mr. Probst)
- TVfanatic
Since this is my first post on Spoiler TV, let me take a minute to give you some background. My name is Sean Furfaro and I've been writing a blog for just over 2 years. It's called Sean's Random Thoughts, and some of you may recognize that name from the Lost recaps I did during the sixth season, which were featured on DarkUFO. I've also been recapping reality shows for the past few seasons, and this is the first one to appear here on Spoiler TV. I am presently recapping the current seasons of Survivor and The Amazing Race, and my recaps will be up within 30 minutes of when the show finishes airing on the East Coast. I hope you enjoy them. (Feel free to head to the site to catch up on the recaps for the first 7 episodes of this season.)
I’m still shaking my head at Marty’s idiotic move last week,...
I’m still shaking my head at Marty’s idiotic move last week,...
- 11/4/2010
- by Sean
Alina Wilson was the next in a string of strong female competitors to be voted out of "Survivor: Nicaragua." She tells Zap2it about her experience and how hard it is for strong women to succeed in the game.
Did you enjoy Survivor? Was it everything you hoped it would be?
"It was everything and more. I absolutely loved 'Survivor,' I loved every minute of it and I loved watching it unravel on TV. It was so cool and literally the best experience of my life. Every memory I have of it is great. Even though I was voted out way earlier than I expected to be, I'm very, very happy."
Now that you've seen the show air, has anything or anyone surprised you?
"Most recently, I was very surprised by Benry's animosity towards me. I was shocked by that. And NaOnka's personality as a whole was very shocking to me.
Did you enjoy Survivor? Was it everything you hoped it would be?
"It was everything and more. I absolutely loved 'Survivor,' I loved every minute of it and I loved watching it unravel on TV. It was so cool and literally the best experience of my life. Every memory I have of it is great. Even though I was voted out way earlier than I expected to be, I'm very, very happy."
Now that you've seen the show air, has anything or anyone surprised you?
"Most recently, I was very surprised by Benry's animosity towards me. I was shocked by that. And NaOnka's personality as a whole was very shocking to me.
- 11/4/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Did you miss last week's unbelievable (Marty, what are you doing?!?) episode of Survivor: Nicaragua? Catch up with a recap here.
This week's episode begins at the La Flor camp after Jill's ouster. With birds picking apart a carcass, Marty comments that the vultures are circling. He's a "dead man walking," and that without Jill or the Hidden Immunity Idol, he is totally exposed. Fabio arrives with Tree Mail. He unwraps it, and hands a key to Brenda. There is a map inside, and the note instructs La Flor to pack up all of their belongings and follow the map to their new home. It's time for The Merge! Marty believes this to be amazing news because he thinks the original La Flor members of both current tribes will be jockeying with each other for position, making him possible safe. "I'm back in the saddle again," Marty cheerily states.
This week's episode begins at the La Flor camp after Jill's ouster. With birds picking apart a carcass, Marty comments that the vultures are circling. He's a "dead man walking," and that without Jill or the Hidden Immunity Idol, he is totally exposed. Fabio arrives with Tree Mail. He unwraps it, and hands a key to Brenda. There is a map inside, and the note instructs La Flor to pack up all of their belongings and follow the map to their new home. It's time for The Merge! Marty believes this to be amazing news because he thinks the original La Flor members of both current tribes will be jockeying with each other for position, making him possible safe. "I'm back in the saddle again," Marty cheerily states.
- 11/4/2010
- by Michael Salerno
- TVovermind.com
I finally figured out Naonka. At last. After 7 weeks, it all makes sense now.
More on that later. But first…
The Merge
Every season we look for new ways to merge the tribe. After 21 seasons I’m the first to admit that coming up with fresh twists or new wrinkles in the game is one of our biggest challenges. We spend a lot of time talking, brainstorming – searching for those new little moments.
Since the contestants can always sense when the merge is coming, all we can really do with the merge is try our best to find a clever way to reveal it.
More on that later. But first…
The Merge
Every season we look for new ways to merge the tribe. After 21 seasons I’m the first to admit that coming up with fresh twists or new wrinkles in the game is one of our biggest challenges. We spend a lot of time talking, brainstorming – searching for those new little moments.
Since the contestants can always sense when the merge is coming, all we can really do with the merge is try our best to find a clever way to reveal it.
- 11/4/2010
- by Jeff Probst
- EW.com - PopWatch
It’s pretty obvious if you want to be smart strategically in this game, you pick somebody who’s a pawn. And I’m a pawn.
Moments before Alina was sent home this week by a majority of her former La Flor tribe mates, she uttered the above plea to keep her. The rationale is accurate, but her assessment of her own place in the game was flawed, perhaps intentionally.
Is this man the king of Survivor: Nicaragua
Alina was not a pawn. Pawns can only move forward one space and can only attack diagonally. The breadth of her game had more depth than the isolated movements of a pawn. Alina is a far more dangerous knight who can move two spaces in one direction and then one space perpendicular in a different direction. All in one move. As she said herself, she was going to try and scramble as...
Moments before Alina was sent home this week by a majority of her former La Flor tribe mates, she uttered the above plea to keep her. The rationale is accurate, but her assessment of her own place in the game was flawed, perhaps intentionally.
Is this man the king of Survivor: Nicaragua
Alina was not a pawn. Pawns can only move forward one space and can only attack diagonally. The breadth of her game had more depth than the isolated movements of a pawn. Alina is a far more dangerous knight who can move two spaces in one direction and then one space perpendicular in a different direction. All in one move. As she said herself, she was going to try and scramble as...
- 11/4/2010
- by tiaradio@hotmail.com (Mr. Probst)
- TVfanatic
Best. Survivor. Sendoff. Ever. "You are a 100 percent Grade-a dirt squirrel." The Tribal Council Players were at it again tonight, with new faces delivering the same old crazy—and one surprise: a Castaway with a rodent problem. So why'd the camp squirrel go flying home like Bullwinkle's pal Rocky? Photos: Survivor: Nicaragua: Meet the Castaways For one thing, squirrelly Alina wasn't in the Minority Alliance. She lost her original allies, Shannon and Kelly B., and no one likes orange-sucking food bandits. Or dirt squirrels. Keyboard Cat: When I first met him in Nicaragua, Benry struck me as kind of douchey—he did advertise himself as a...
- 11/4/2010
- E! Online
Wait, what? Marty's still alive? How is that possible? Marty gives away the idol to someone who is planning on double crossing and he survives the vote? What in the name of Erik Reichenbach (of Survivor: Micronesia infamy) is going on?
In our review, we talked about how lucky Marty is to be alive and how dumb he was to give away the idol. But, was he really dumb? What was La Flor up to when they ousted Jill instead of Marty? Who is Blake Griffin and what does he have to do with Survivor (he's a much anticipated rookie for the Los Angeles Clippers)?
Our writers took a stab at this week's questions. What's your take?
Do you give away the idol if you're Marty?
Kakdaddy: I find this difficult to answer because everything so far has told me that Sash and Brenda cannot be trusted. I...
In our review, we talked about how lucky Marty is to be alive and how dumb he was to give away the idol. But, was he really dumb? What was La Flor up to when they ousted Jill instead of Marty? Who is Blake Griffin and what does he have to do with Survivor (he's a much anticipated rookie for the Los Angeles Clippers)?
Our writers took a stab at this week's questions. What's your take?
Do you give away the idol if you're Marty?
Kakdaddy: I find this difficult to answer because everything so far has told me that Sash and Brenda cannot be trusted. I...
- 10/28/2010
- by tiaradio@hotmail.com (Mr. Probst)
- TVfanatic
Perhaps (alright, certainly) Marty is not the Greatest Survivor Player of All Time. However, as last night's episode showed, Marty might be the luckiest Survivor player of all time.
In my defense, I merely suggested that Marty’s place on top of the podium was possible after a very confusing tribal council last week. We now know that Marty had no idea what was going on. Rather, the young La Florians simply confused all of us with their big talk about Marty only to pull a 180 and plan to vote off Kelly B instead. Marty calls the La Florians bluff, doesn’t play the idol and still survives.
This week, Marty foolishly gives his idol to Sash (more on that later) who has told the audience that he plans on double crossing Marty. Then, completely unexplained, the young La Florians (Brenda, Kelly S, Jud, Sash) make another confusing move and vote off Jill instead.
In my defense, I merely suggested that Marty’s place on top of the podium was possible after a very confusing tribal council last week. We now know that Marty had no idea what was going on. Rather, the young La Florians simply confused all of us with their big talk about Marty only to pull a 180 and plan to vote off Kelly B instead. Marty calls the La Florians bluff, doesn’t play the idol and still survives.
This week, Marty foolishly gives his idol to Sash (more on that later) who has told the audience that he plans on double crossing Marty. Then, completely unexplained, the young La Florians (Brenda, Kelly S, Jud, Sash) make another confusing move and vote off Jill instead.
- 10/28/2010
- by tiaradio@hotmail.com (Mr. Probst)
- TVfanatic
If you missed last week’s double-elimination spectacular, check out a recap here.
This week’s episode of Survivor begins at the Espada tribe after their Tribal Council. Dan thanks the tribe for keeping him, but Chase confesses that it may not have been the best move. It’s going to be a “hard pill to swallow” if Dan costs them a challenge. Dan, however, is not the next target. Chase tells NaOnka and Holly that Alina has to go next. NaOnka agrees, saying that Alina has eyes that just burn through a person, so she can’t be trusted. Over at La Flor, all Marty can say is, “Wow!” Jill says they would have voted however Sash’s alliance wanted if he had just told them. Marty tells the camera that it took huge balls to pull the move he did (not playing the Hidden Immunity Idol), but something...
This week’s episode of Survivor begins at the Espada tribe after their Tribal Council. Dan thanks the tribe for keeping him, but Chase confesses that it may not have been the best move. It’s going to be a “hard pill to swallow” if Dan costs them a challenge. Dan, however, is not the next target. Chase tells NaOnka and Holly that Alina has to go next. NaOnka agrees, saying that Alina has eyes that just burn through a person, so she can’t be trusted. Over at La Flor, all Marty can say is, “Wow!” Jill says they would have voted however Sash’s alliance wanted if he had just told them. Marty tells the camera that it took huge balls to pull the move he did (not playing the Hidden Immunity Idol), but something...
- 10/28/2010
- by Michael Salerno
- TVovermind.com
Did you miss last week’s tribe shuffle? Check out my recap here.
This week’s episode of Survivor begins at Espada after yet another Tribal Council and the ouster of Tyrone. There is a storm rolling in, which Dan can not abide. He wants to quit because he can’t deal with another twenty days of rain. Holly tries to encourage him, but confesses to the camera that quitting is the easy way out. “You’ve signed up for something — suck it up and finish!” Yve and Holly collect wood, when Yve asks why she wasn’t let in on the tribe voting for Tyrone. She would have went along without a fuss, so she what’s to know what’s up. Holly says that she and Dan weren’t so sure Yve would vote with them because they thought she and Tyrone had an alliance. Yve assures Holly that she didn’t.
This week’s episode of Survivor begins at Espada after yet another Tribal Council and the ouster of Tyrone. There is a storm rolling in, which Dan can not abide. He wants to quit because he can’t deal with another twenty days of rain. Holly tries to encourage him, but confesses to the camera that quitting is the easy way out. “You’ve signed up for something — suck it up and finish!” Yve and Holly collect wood, when Yve asks why she wasn’t let in on the tribe voting for Tyrone. She would have went along without a fuss, so she what’s to know what’s up. Holly says that she and Dan weren’t so sure Yve would vote with them because they thought she and Tyrone had an alliance. Yve assures Holly that she didn’t.
- 10/21/2010
- by Michael Salerno
- TVovermind.com
Despite the shakeup that ended Nicaragua's older-versus-younger gimmick, another member of the original "Team Geezer" was sent packing on Survivor this week. Fire captain Tyrone Davis, 42, spoke with People from his home in Inglewood, Calif., about his controversial chicken consumption, playing with the kids and possible racial tension in the jungle. Let's get the most important question out of the way. How much of that chicken did you actually eat? Not a lot at all, seriously. I was the last to get a piece of chicken. I made sure everyone got some first and then I cleaned their bones when they were done.
- 10/16/2010
- by Carrie Bell
- PEOPLE.com
If you missed last week’s episode, check out a recap here.
“Turf Wars” opens with Espada, once again, having returned to camp after Tribal Council. As Marty stokes the fire, Holly comments that Jimmy T was really a good guy, who worked hard. She confesses to the camera that she had absolutely no idea Jimmy was being voted out. She thought they were voting out the weakest member of the tribe, which is clearly Dan. Now, she knows that she is on the outs with her tribe, so something needs to change, and quickly.
The next morning, Marty confides that Tribal Council was a “slam dunk.” It is now clear that he’s in charge. He tells Dan that they are in a good position. Dan says he was shocked that Jane and Holly voted against him. Marty replies that those omen have signed their own death warrants. Back to the camera,...
“Turf Wars” opens with Espada, once again, having returned to camp after Tribal Council. As Marty stokes the fire, Holly comments that Jimmy T was really a good guy, who worked hard. She confesses to the camera that she had absolutely no idea Jimmy was being voted out. She thought they were voting out the weakest member of the tribe, which is clearly Dan. Now, she knows that she is on the outs with her tribe, so something needs to change, and quickly.
The next morning, Marty confides that Tribal Council was a “slam dunk.” It is now clear that he’s in charge. He tells Dan that they are in a good position. Dan says he was shocked that Jane and Holly voted against him. Marty replies that those omen have signed their own death warrants. Back to the camera,...
- 10/14/2010
- by Michael Salerno
- TVovermind.com
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