Briana Renee‘s Little Women: La days are over.
The reality star, who is in the middle of a divorce battle with estranged husband Matt Grundhoffer, will not be returning to the Lifetime series, a source confirms to People.
“Briana decided to leave the show after filming the holiday special during season six of Little Women: La — that was her last time on set,” the source says.
“She wants to focus on her health, her children and her music,” the source adds. “The divorce process is draining her and she wants to stay off the radar and not have to...
The reality star, who is in the middle of a divorce battle with estranged husband Matt Grundhoffer, will not be returning to the Lifetime series, a source confirms to People.
“Briana decided to leave the show after filming the holiday special during season six of Little Women: La — that was her last time on set,” the source says.
“She wants to focus on her health, her children and her music,” the source adds. “The divorce process is draining her and she wants to stay off the radar and not have to...
- 1/25/2018
- by Melody Chiu and Natalie Stone
- PEOPLE.com
Briana Renee has filed for divorce from Matt Grundhoffer, her husband of three years, People confirms.
The Little Women: La star married Grundhoffer on April 19, 2015 and separated last fall. She cited irreconcilable differences in her filing and is seeking child and spousal support, reports TMZ, who was first to break the news. Renee and Grundhoffer share an 18-month-old son, Maverick Jax. Renee is also mother to an 8-year-old daughter, Leiana, with her ex-husband Leif Manson, and Grundhoffer has a 12-year-old son from a previous relationship.
People can also confirm that Renee, 35, filed for a domestic violence restraining order against Grundhoffer,...
The Little Women: La star married Grundhoffer on April 19, 2015 and separated last fall. She cited irreconcilable differences in her filing and is seeking child and spousal support, reports TMZ, who was first to break the news. Renee and Grundhoffer share an 18-month-old son, Maverick Jax. Renee is also mother to an 8-year-old daughter, Leiana, with her ex-husband Leif Manson, and Grundhoffer has a 12-year-old son from a previous relationship.
People can also confirm that Renee, 35, filed for a domestic violence restraining order against Grundhoffer,...
- 1/5/2018
- by Aurelie Corinthios and Melody Chiu
- PEOPLE.com
Despite her high-risk pregnancy, Briana Renee has safely given birth to her son, People confirms. People can exclusively reveal the Little Women: La star has named her son Maverick Jax - and the exclusive first photo.Maverick was born at 8:31 a.m. Wednesday, weighing in at 5 lbs. and 3 oz., a rep for Renee tells People. According to Renee, the newborn "came out screaming!" Maverick, who was born almost a month early, is currently in the Nicu and needs assistance strengthening his lungs. The reality star experienced a pregnancy scare two months ago, when she was hospitalized at risk of premature birth.
- 6/24/2016
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
Despite her high-risk pregnancy, Briana Renee has safely given birth to her son, People confirms.
People can exclusively reveal the Little Women: La star has named her son Maverick Jax – and the exclusive first photo.
Maverick was born at 8:31 a.m. Wednesday, weighing in at 5 lbs. and 3 oz., a rep for Renee tells People.
According to Renee, the newborn "came out screaming!"
Maverick, who was born almost a month early, is currently in the Nicu and needs assistance strengthening his lungs.
The reality star experienced a pregnancy scare two months ago, when she was hospitalized at risk of premature birth.
People can exclusively reveal the Little Women: La star has named her son Maverick Jax – and the exclusive first photo.
Maverick was born at 8:31 a.m. Wednesday, weighing in at 5 lbs. and 3 oz., a rep for Renee tells People.
According to Renee, the newborn "came out screaming!"
Maverick, who was born almost a month early, is currently in the Nicu and needs assistance strengthening his lungs.
The reality star experienced a pregnancy scare two months ago, when she was hospitalized at risk of premature birth.
- 6/24/2016
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- People.com - TV Watch
The "Survivor: Worlds Apart" cast was a bit short on recognizable celebrities, if your idea of "celebrity" happens to be former professional athletes or nearly-forgotten '80s TV stars. If, however, you spend time around the world of reality TV or academia, or you spend time around those who spend their time around those worlds, there's no question that Max Dawson entered "Survivor: Worlds Apart" as the season's biggest superstar. As a member of Northwestern's Communications department, Max taught several years of a course titled "The Tribe Has Spoken: Surviving TV’s New Reality," as well as other courses on TV, new media and the business betwixt them. Several of my critical buddies, including Mo Ryan and Myles McNutt and Erik Adams, made appearances in the "Survivor" class. Since 2013, Max has worked as a consultant for and on the reality TV industry. He may not be Lisa Whelchel or Jimmy Johnson,...
- 3/22/2015
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
Survivor: One World Review, Season 24, Episode 15, Reunion
Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
Although they tend to focus on a few contestants, Survivor reunions always include standout moments that make them worth the extra hour. This year’s has more than its share of highlights, with many coming from Jeff Probst himself. He asks questions to the wrong people, interviews random audience members, and seems more flustered than usual. That said, he’s also having a great time and keeps the mood light. The kinder tone of the final Tribal Council sticks around for the reunion, with even Colton and Alicia not coming off terribly. She gives a heartfelt apology that feels genuine and shows that at least she realizes her conduct was troublesome. The one exception to the love fest is Troyzan, who compares himself to Richard Hatch and still won’t admit he got played. Sporting ridiculous dyed black hair,...
Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
Although they tend to focus on a few contestants, Survivor reunions always include standout moments that make them worth the extra hour. This year’s has more than its share of highlights, with many coming from Jeff Probst himself. He asks questions to the wrong people, interviews random audience members, and seems more flustered than usual. That said, he’s also having a great time and keeps the mood light. The kinder tone of the final Tribal Council sticks around for the reunion, with even Colton and Alicia not coming off terribly. She gives a heartfelt apology that feels genuine and shows that at least she realizes her conduct was troublesome. The one exception to the love fest is Troyzan, who compares himself to Richard Hatch and still won’t admit he got played. Sporting ridiculous dyed black hair,...
- 5/15/2012
- by Dan Heaton
- SoundOnSight
Survivor: One World Review, Season 24, Episode 14,
“Perception is Not Always Reality”
Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
There have been only a few cases where the Survivor winner has been telegraphed so far in advance. A recent example was Boston Rob’s roll through the Redemption Island season, but his edge as a four-time returning player made it easier. Kim has played front and center since the merge and put a huge target on her back. She’s walked the line between staying loyal to her alliance and removing major challengers. During the two-hour finale, she has several opportunities to take out players who could steal the prize. The surprising part is that she resists that temptation and sticks with Sabrina and Chelsea to face the music. Her confidence in the Final Tribal Council is clear, and the only remaining obstacle is bitterness from the jury.
Strong competitors from...
“Perception is Not Always Reality”
Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
There have been only a few cases where the Survivor winner has been telegraphed so far in advance. A recent example was Boston Rob’s roll through the Redemption Island season, but his edge as a four-time returning player made it easier. Kim has played front and center since the merge and put a huge target on her back. She’s walked the line between staying loyal to her alliance and removing major challengers. During the two-hour finale, she has several opportunities to take out players who could steal the prize. The surprising part is that she resists that temptation and sticks with Sabrina and Chelsea to face the music. Her confidence in the Final Tribal Council is clear, and the only remaining obstacle is bitterness from the jury.
Strong competitors from...
- 5/15/2012
- by Dan Heaton
- SoundOnSight
'I feel like people are giving me too much credit,' Kim Spradlin tells MTV News about winning the latest season of 'Survivor.'
By Josh Wigler
Kim Spradlin
Photo: MTV News
New York — Thirty-nine days, 18 people, one Survivor ... and it's exactly who it should have been all along.
Surprising nobody but relieving everybody, 29-year-old bridal shop owner Kim Spradlin won the million-dollar prize on "Survivor: One World" on Sunday, and she deserves every penny. Blue-eyed Kim wasn't just the best-liked person out on the beach, she was the strategic mastermind who engineered the complete collapse of the game's men, a physical powerhouse with four immunity victories to her name, and a savvy enough player to sniff out a hidden immunity idol she never even had to use.
Watching the season, it didn't take an eagle-eyed "Survivor" fan to know that Kim had all the makings of a fantastic winner.
By Josh Wigler
Kim Spradlin
Photo: MTV News
New York — Thirty-nine days, 18 people, one Survivor ... and it's exactly who it should have been all along.
Surprising nobody but relieving everybody, 29-year-old bridal shop owner Kim Spradlin won the million-dollar prize on "Survivor: One World" on Sunday, and she deserves every penny. Blue-eyed Kim wasn't just the best-liked person out on the beach, she was the strategic mastermind who engineered the complete collapse of the game's men, a physical powerhouse with four immunity victories to her name, and a savvy enough player to sniff out a hidden immunity idol she never even had to use.
Watching the season, it didn't take an eagle-eyed "Survivor" fan to know that Kim had all the makings of a fantastic winner.
- 5/14/2012
- MTV Music News
'Kim is a beast and anybody who doesn't think so is a fool,' runner-up Sabrina Thompson tells MTV News of the final 'Survivor' outcome.
By Josh Wigler
Kim Spradlin
Photo: CBS
"Survivor" does not always have a happy ending. All too often, the player who fought the hardest and played the best game winds up in the second- or third-place seat because of a bitter jury unable to look past their own fate on the road to the million bucks.
Of all the "Survivor: One World" contestants, only one played a near-perfect game: Kim Spradlin, the 29-year-old bridal shop owner who won the Sole Survivor title on last night's season finale. But victory was far from guaranteed. Not only did she go up against her two fiercest competitors in the final tribal council, Kim also was the clear-cut mastermind of the season, the one who engineered...
By Josh Wigler
Kim Spradlin
Photo: CBS
"Survivor" does not always have a happy ending. All too often, the player who fought the hardest and played the best game winds up in the second- or third-place seat because of a bitter jury unable to look past their own fate on the road to the million bucks.
Of all the "Survivor: One World" contestants, only one played a near-perfect game: Kim Spradlin, the 29-year-old bridal shop owner who won the Sole Survivor title on last night's season finale. But victory was far from guaranteed. Not only did she go up against her two fiercest competitors in the final tribal council, Kim also was the clear-cut mastermind of the season, the one who engineered...
- 5/14/2012
- MTV Music News
The "Survivor: One World" reunion special is largely Colton-focused, which is annoying.
The first part of the reunion show is pretty firework-free. Even Leif and Troyzan are not seeming mad that Kim won (they were the two votes for Sabrina). Everyone seems to agree that Kim is a deserving winner. Which is true.
Colton's Shot at Redemption
But then. Colton time. He owns what he said and he says it made him uncomfortable. And he says he saw himself being a very, very mean person. Jeff presses him whether he's the racist bigot we saw on the show. His defense is that he would make out with Shemar Moore faster than any woman. Um, that doesn't make you not a racist dude. Notice how Bill was not laughing at that? Saying any kind of "I have a black friend" type thing does not make you not a racist.
The first part of the reunion show is pretty firework-free. Even Leif and Troyzan are not seeming mad that Kim won (they were the two votes for Sabrina). Everyone seems to agree that Kim is a deserving winner. Which is true.
Colton's Shot at Redemption
But then. Colton time. He owns what he said and he says it made him uncomfortable. And he says he saw himself being a very, very mean person. Jeff presses him whether he's the racist bigot we saw on the show. His defense is that he would make out with Shemar Moore faster than any woman. Um, that doesn't make you not a racist dude. Notice how Bill was not laughing at that? Saying any kind of "I have a black friend" type thing does not make you not a racist.
- 5/14/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
On "Survivor: One World," we're down to an all-female Final 5 for the first time in the show's history. Well done, ladies. Hat tip to you all for playing a pretty gosh darn good game.
But just for the record - Kim deserves to win this in a unanimous vote, so hopefully that's how it goes down.
Tikiano
It's rather hilarious how Alicia/Christina and Chelsea/Sabrina still think they are good to go with Kim for a Top 3. They just have no idea and nobody has realized that Kim is a huge threat to win the money. We aren't rooting for anyone to take her out, but it is kind of mystifying that nobody talks about it.
Kim talks dirty with Sabrina about Chelsea going home and Sabrina seems pretty surprised at this prospect. But she does acknowledge Christina is a huge coup to have sitting next to you at...
But just for the record - Kim deserves to win this in a unanimous vote, so hopefully that's how it goes down.
Tikiano
It's rather hilarious how Alicia/Christina and Chelsea/Sabrina still think they are good to go with Kim for a Top 3. They just have no idea and nobody has realized that Kim is a huge threat to win the money. We aren't rooting for anyone to take her out, but it is kind of mystifying that nobody talks about it.
Kim talks dirty with Sabrina about Chelsea going home and Sabrina seems pretty surprised at this prospect. But she does acknowledge Christina is a huge coup to have sitting next to you at...
- 5/14/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Former 'Survivor' contestant Rob Cesternino weighs in on the final five contestants vying for the title of Sole Survivor.
By Josh Wigler
Kim Spradlin on "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
A foulmouthed special-ed teacher, a medical-sales-repping Southern belle, an indecisive career consultant from Hollywood, a sneaky bridal shop owner and a high school teacher from Brooklyn: These are the women competing for the million-dollar prize on Sunday night's (May 13) "Survivor: One World" season finale.
In a season dominated by just one contestant — 29-year-old Kim Spradlin, who has won numerous immunity challenges and forged multiple alliances to get to the endgame — predicting the "One World" winner isn't quite as challenging as it's been in "Survivor" seasons of yore. But this is "Survivor" we're talking about, and twists are the name of the game. There's no shortage of curveballs that could be thrown at the final five contestants in tonight's...
By Josh Wigler
Kim Spradlin on "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
A foulmouthed special-ed teacher, a medical-sales-repping Southern belle, an indecisive career consultant from Hollywood, a sneaky bridal shop owner and a high school teacher from Brooklyn: These are the women competing for the million-dollar prize on Sunday night's (May 13) "Survivor: One World" season finale.
In a season dominated by just one contestant — 29-year-old Kim Spradlin, who has won numerous immunity challenges and forged multiple alliances to get to the endgame — predicting the "One World" winner isn't quite as challenging as it's been in "Survivor" seasons of yore. But this is "Survivor" we're talking about, and twists are the name of the game. There's no shortage of curveballs that could be thrown at the final five contestants in tonight's...
- 5/13/2012
- MTV Music News
Greg "Tarzan" Smith is the latest castaway voted off "Survivor: One World." He tells Zap2it in his exit interview that the girls were smarter post-merge.
Are you glad you did "Survivor"? Was it everything you hoped/expected it to be?
"I'm immensely glad that I did 'Survivor.' I really am an adventurer and it was an adventure. I starved, I didn't sleep, I lost 25 lbs. I developed a protein deficiency ... I love the interplay socially. It was like playing a chess game. I loved that. The problem was it was an 18-tier chess game with 18 brains and that made it incomparably fun for me. I had a great time. And I lost the weight that i needed to lose."
In hindsight, do you still think it was a good strategy to turn on the men?
"In all fairness, that isn't how it went down. In the beginning, it...
Are you glad you did "Survivor"? Was it everything you hoped/expected it to be?
"I'm immensely glad that I did 'Survivor.' I really am an adventurer and it was an adventure. I starved, I didn't sleep, I lost 25 lbs. I developed a protein deficiency ... I love the interplay socially. It was like playing a chess game. I loved that. The problem was it was an 18-tier chess game with 18 brains and that made it incomparably fun for me. I had a great time. And I lost the weight that i needed to lose."
In hindsight, do you still think it was a good strategy to turn on the men?
"In all fairness, that isn't how it went down. In the beginning, it...
- 5/10/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The last man standing gets voted out, paving the way for Sunday's female-dominated finale.
By Josh Wigler
Tarzan in "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
Give him credit where it's due. If nothing else, the ludicrously entertaining Greg "Tarzan" Smith exited "Survivor: One World" exactly as you'd want him to: wearing an extra-tight bloodstained tank top and dirty panties on his head.
After almost 40 days and innumerable twist and turns along the way, Tarzan's shot at the million-dollar prize ended Wednesday night just short of the elite final five. Since he was the last man standing, Tarzan's exit marks the end of the season's battle of the sexes — a battle the women won decisively, despite a very rocky start. Now, only five players remain going into Sunday night's season finale: loudmouth Alicia, timid Christina, measured Sabrina, cowgirl Chelsea and Kim, long considered the front-runner to win the game.
Ahead of the season's grand finale,...
By Josh Wigler
Tarzan in "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
Give him credit where it's due. If nothing else, the ludicrously entertaining Greg "Tarzan" Smith exited "Survivor: One World" exactly as you'd want him to: wearing an extra-tight bloodstained tank top and dirty panties on his head.
After almost 40 days and innumerable twist and turns along the way, Tarzan's shot at the million-dollar prize ended Wednesday night just short of the elite final five. Since he was the last man standing, Tarzan's exit marks the end of the season's battle of the sexes — a battle the women won decisively, despite a very rocky start. Now, only five players remain going into Sunday night's season finale: loudmouth Alicia, timid Christina, measured Sabrina, cowgirl Chelsea and Kim, long considered the front-runner to win the game.
Ahead of the season's grand finale,...
- 5/10/2012
- MTV Music News
At least Troy Robertson didn't exit "Survivor: One World" without a fight. This week, the man they called "Troyzan" was finally taken out by the female cabal led by Kim & Chelsea, but only after he survived one Tribal Council with a Hidden Immunity Idol (leading to Jay's departure) and captured a must-in Immunity Challenge the following episode (leading to Leif's dismissal). And before being sent on his way on Wednesday's (April 25) episode, Troy made one last desperate plea to upset the Tikiano apple cart, working aggressively to stoke insecurity with Alicia, Kat and Christina, the three weak...
- 4/28/2012
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
Troyzan goes and Kim falters in the latest episode, and MTV News is back with former player Rob Cesternino to recap it all.
By Josh Wigler
Kim Spradlin during the immunity challenge on "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
Few people would have predicted Greg "Tarzan" Smith to be the last man standing on "Survivor: One World," but that's exactly what's happened now that his similarly named competitor Troyzan is no longer in the game.
After an astonishing drop in likability paired with an equally stunning win last week, Troyzan redeemed himself (to a degree) on a personal level in the latest episode, at the expense of his life in the game. Now, six women remain: wishy-washy Christina, foul-mouthed Alicia, dim-witted Kat, savvy Sabrina, the seemingly unbeatable Kim and her partner-in-crime Chelsea — with only Tarzan representing the men of "One World," poop pants and all.
As the season moves toward the end game,...
By Josh Wigler
Kim Spradlin during the immunity challenge on "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
Few people would have predicted Greg "Tarzan" Smith to be the last man standing on "Survivor: One World," but that's exactly what's happened now that his similarly named competitor Troyzan is no longer in the game.
After an astonishing drop in likability paired with an equally stunning win last week, Troyzan redeemed himself (to a degree) on a personal level in the latest episode, at the expense of his life in the game. Now, six women remain: wishy-washy Christina, foul-mouthed Alicia, dim-witted Kat, savvy Sabrina, the seemingly unbeatable Kim and her partner-in-crime Chelsea — with only Tarzan representing the men of "One World," poop pants and all.
As the season moves toward the end game,...
- 4/26/2012
- MTV Movie News
Troyzan goes and Kim falters in the latest episode, and MTV News is back with former player Rob Cesternino to recap it all.
By Josh Wigler
Kim Spradlin during the immunity challenge on "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
Few people would have predicted Greg "Tarzan" Smith to be the last man standing on "Survivor: One World," but that's exactly what's happened now that his similarly named competitor Troyzan is no longer in the game.
After an astonishing drop in likability paired with an equally stunning win last week, Troyzan redeemed himself (to a degree) on a personal level in the latest episode, at the expense of his life in the game. Now, six women remain: wishy-washy Christina, foul-mouthed Alicia, dim-witted Kat, savvy Sabrina, the seemingly unbeatable Kim and her partner-in-crime Chelsea — with only Tarzan representing the men of "One World," poop pants and all.
As the season moves toward the end game,...
By Josh Wigler
Kim Spradlin during the immunity challenge on "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
Few people would have predicted Greg "Tarzan" Smith to be the last man standing on "Survivor: One World," but that's exactly what's happened now that his similarly named competitor Troyzan is no longer in the game.
After an astonishing drop in likability paired with an equally stunning win last week, Troyzan redeemed himself (to a degree) on a personal level in the latest episode, at the expense of his life in the game. Now, six women remain: wishy-washy Christina, foul-mouthed Alicia, dim-witted Kat, savvy Sabrina, the seemingly unbeatable Kim and her partner-in-crime Chelsea — with only Tarzan representing the men of "One World," poop pants and all.
As the season moves toward the end game,...
- 4/26/2012
- MTV Music News
In writing his name down on Wednesday's (April 18) "Survivor: One World," Chelsea faulted Leif Manson for being wishy washy. That may confuse some viewers, because in some cases, Leif's "Survivor" sin appeared to be staying too devoted to harmful alliances, like when he kept faith with Colton, even as the season's primary villain was calling him a munchkin or an Ooompa Loompa either to his face or behind his back. In truth, though, Leif's real "Survivor" crime was just being a man in a season that started with a Men vs Women split, but has become a rout,...
- 4/21/2012
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
Survivor: One World Review, Season 24, Episode 10, “I’m No Dummy”
Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
After playing his idol and losing his ally, Troyzan and is on his own and ready to battle. Unfortunately, his idea of competing involves cursing out his opponents and rubbing his success in their faces. Apparently, Troyzan isn’t concerned with getting any jury votes. It’s fine to try and win immunity, but he’s no Terry Dietz or Tom Westman. There are still nine players remaining, so Troyzan will need to win six straight challenges to make the end. Even if he makes it there, acting like a jerk is not a good strategy. His immunity win saves his hide this week, but that success will likely be fleeting. Shouting “This is my island!” and acting like a lunatic is wasted energy in a social game like Survivor. It also makes...
Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
After playing his idol and losing his ally, Troyzan and is on his own and ready to battle. Unfortunately, his idea of competing involves cursing out his opponents and rubbing his success in their faces. Apparently, Troyzan isn’t concerned with getting any jury votes. It’s fine to try and win immunity, but he’s no Terry Dietz or Tom Westman. There are still nine players remaining, so Troyzan will need to win six straight challenges to make the end. Even if he makes it there, acting like a jerk is not a good strategy. His immunity win saves his hide this week, but that success will likely be fleeting. Shouting “This is my island!” and acting like a lunatic is wasted energy in a social game like Survivor. It also makes...
- 4/19/2012
- by Dan Heaton
- SoundOnSight
Leif Manson was voted off "Survivor: One World" Wednesday (April 18), leaving just two men to face the all-girl alliance that seems to be in complete control of the game. He tells Zap2it that those women are tricky.
Are you glad you did "Survivor"? Was it everything you hoped it would be?
"Yeah. I mean, it was everything and then some. I've been so thankful and grateful to know that I, in a sense, won a million dollars just 'cause of how many people apply for the show. Hundreds of thousands of people apply for the show, and I was picked to be on 'Survivor.' Definitely makes me feel good."
Last night, we saw that Tarzan voted for you. How come you voted for Kim? Did you ever have a thought to vote for Tarzan, which would have tied the votes between you?
"I know I was back and forth.
Are you glad you did "Survivor"? Was it everything you hoped it would be?
"Yeah. I mean, it was everything and then some. I've been so thankful and grateful to know that I, in a sense, won a million dollars just 'cause of how many people apply for the show. Hundreds of thousands of people apply for the show, and I was picked to be on 'Survivor.' Definitely makes me feel good."
Last night, we saw that Tarzan voted for you. How come you voted for Kim? Did you ever have a thought to vote for Tarzan, which would have tied the votes between you?
"I know I was back and forth.
- 4/19/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The women have taken total control of the game and are taking out the strong guys. This week’s target is Troyzan. He knows this and vows to win every single remaining immunity, which may be the only way he can stick around to the end. He is mad at everyone else and just wants to beat them silly.
Reward challenge time and it is one of the good old Survivor auctions! Everyone gets $500 to spend as they wish. Sabrina...
Reward challenge time and it is one of the good old Survivor auctions! Everyone gets $500 to spend as they wish. Sabrina...
- 4/19/2012
- by Jason Evans
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
As Leif gets sent packing and Tarzan rises, Troyzan suddenly emerges as the least likable player on the 'One World' beach.
By Josh Wigler
Troyzan on "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
Two weeks ago, if you had told me that 50-year-old photographer Troy "Troyzan" Robertson would be my least favorite person on "Survivor: One World," I would have pushed you in the mud and shouted in your face, "This is my island!" Ok, perhaps something a little less aggressive, but I still wouldn't have believed you.
Then Wednesday night happened.
Troy, with his back against the wall and few to no allies to turn to, did the only things he could to survive against the newly strengthened women's alliance: He pretended to find another hidden immunity idol (after playing his the week before), he won the next immunity challenge, and then he ... rubbed it in everyone's faces with an F-bomb for good measure?...
By Josh Wigler
Troyzan on "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
Two weeks ago, if you had told me that 50-year-old photographer Troy "Troyzan" Robertson would be my least favorite person on "Survivor: One World," I would have pushed you in the mud and shouted in your face, "This is my island!" Ok, perhaps something a little less aggressive, but I still wouldn't have believed you.
Then Wednesday night happened.
Troy, with his back against the wall and few to no allies to turn to, did the only things he could to survive against the newly strengthened women's alliance: He pretended to find another hidden immunity idol (after playing his the week before), he won the next immunity challenge, and then he ... rubbed it in everyone's faces with an F-bomb for good measure?...
- 4/19/2012
- MTV Music News
With Kim's all-woman alliance exposed, the women got a little cocky and their number one target Troyzan got a little desperate on "Survivor: One World" (Wed., 8 p.m. Et on CBS). His back clearly against the wall, the women tried to tell him to take his eventual elimination with some grace, but why would he do that?
Instead, he fought to save himself, and maybe shake up the game entirely. With only three guys left to the women's six, he tried to call on his former female tribe mates by telling Christina and Alicia that they're at the bottom of that woman's alliance -- something that certainly appears to be true.
After winning the immunity challenge, he bought himself another "week" in the game, but he still tried to shake things up nevertheless. Unfortunately, it didn't work and Leif was the fourth guy in a row voted out of the game.
Instead, he fought to save himself, and maybe shake up the game entirely. With only three guys left to the women's six, he tried to call on his former female tribe mates by telling Christina and Alicia that they're at the bottom of that woman's alliance -- something that certainly appears to be true.
After winning the immunity challenge, he bought himself another "week" in the game, but he still tried to shake things up nevertheless. Unfortunately, it didn't work and Leif was the fourth guy in a row voted out of the game.
- 4/19/2012
- by Jason Hughes
- Huffington Post
Troyzan was on a war path as Survivor went from nine to eight this week, and it was not only because he won the immunity challenge. He was also responsible for some extremely entertaining trash talk - and for causing a very strange vote at tribal council.
After Jay was voted out last Wednesday, and Troy realized he had been lied to and was all alone in the game, he kind of lost it a bit in "I'm No Dummy." He took on a “me against the world” ideology, and took out a lot of his frustrations against those that wronged him most.
The first way he got back at the ladies of Survivor was by winning immunity and forcing them to eliminate a weaker competitor in Leif. Troyzan helped his cause in the competition by refusing to play the Reward Auction with either his heart or his stomach, but rather his brain.
After Jay was voted out last Wednesday, and Troy realized he had been lied to and was all alone in the game, he kind of lost it a bit in "I'm No Dummy." He took on a “me against the world” ideology, and took out a lot of his frustrations against those that wronged him most.
The first way he got back at the ladies of Survivor was by winning immunity and forcing them to eliminate a weaker competitor in Leif. Troyzan helped his cause in the competition by refusing to play the Reward Auction with either his heart or his stomach, but rather his brain.
- 4/19/2012
- by d4cella@gmail.com (Dan Forcella)
- TVfanatic
Troyzan goes a bit crazy in the wake of figuring out the women are running the show on "Survivor: One World."
In the wake of Jay's blindside at Tribal, Troy is rightly very nervous. He knows he's next if he doesn't win Immunity. Weirdly, the one he attacks is Christina - like she's the only person who voted a certain way, or the mastermind.
The girls tell him not to attack her, and that makes him even more defensive. Alicia doesn't need to get into it with him, but he really is being pretty snotty towards to Christina.
Then the next morning, Troyzan just marches up and gets in Chelsea's face. He thinks it's unfair to keep other people over him. Chelsea rightly points out that it's a game - dude, you're a threat. You're likable, you're not crazy (so far) and you're a threat to win challenges. Don't talk about "deserving" to be there.
In the wake of Jay's blindside at Tribal, Troy is rightly very nervous. He knows he's next if he doesn't win Immunity. Weirdly, the one he attacks is Christina - like she's the only person who voted a certain way, or the mastermind.
The girls tell him not to attack her, and that makes him even more defensive. Alicia doesn't need to get into it with him, but he really is being pretty snotty towards to Christina.
Then the next morning, Troyzan just marches up and gets in Chelsea's face. He thinks it's unfair to keep other people over him. Chelsea rightly points out that it's a game - dude, you're a threat. You're likable, you're not crazy (so far) and you're a threat to win challenges. Don't talk about "deserving" to be there.
- 4/19/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
With Kim's all-woman alliance exposed, the women got a little cocky and their number one target Troyzan got a little desperate on "Survivor: One World" (Wed., 8 p.m. Et on CBS). His back clearly against the wall, the women tried to tell him to take his eventual elimination with some grace, but why would he do that?
Instead, he fought to save himself, and maybe shake up the game entirely. With only three guys left to the women's six, he tried to call on his former female tribe mates by telling Christina and Alicia that they're at the bottom of that woman's alliance -- something that certainly appears to be true.
After winning the immunity challenge, he bought himself another "week" in the game, but he still tried to shake things up nevertheless. Unfortunately, it didn't work and Leif was the fourth guy in a row voted out of the game.
Instead, he fought to save himself, and maybe shake up the game entirely. With only three guys left to the women's six, he tried to call on his former female tribe mates by telling Christina and Alicia that they're at the bottom of that woman's alliance -- something that certainly appears to be true.
After winning the immunity challenge, he bought himself another "week" in the game, but he still tried to shake things up nevertheless. Unfortunately, it didn't work and Leif was the fourth guy in a row voted out of the game.
- 4/19/2012
- by Jason Hughes
- Aol TV.
Survivor 24 voted off Leif Manson in episode 10 tonight. Tonight's episode kicked off with Troy trying to talk with Christina. Then he got into an argument with Alicia when she tried to mouth off to him. Troy felt totally alone at that point,and he was right. After the break, they showed more commentary footage,and everyone was each given $500.00 for a special survivor auction that consisted of food,showers,and other nice things they could bid on. Troy bought an immunity challenge advantage,which he desperately needed. After the break, Troy read his immunity challenge advantage,and it said,he got to immediately advance to the 2nd round of the challenge. Troy also started looking for the immunity idol right in front of all the women. After the break,they showed "Immunity Challenge" footage. It consisted of three rounds,and them having to knock out targets. Troy automatically advanced to...
- 4/19/2012
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
When a reality contestant says "I'm no dummy," it usually means they're a dummy. Especially on Survivor: One World, in which the coconuts are smarter than most of the Castaways. Case in point: Troyzan's struggle to persuade the other his former tribemates—obvious outcasts to everyone but themselves—to vote out one of the fab four instead of blindly following them until they're pushed off a cliff. Did he succeed? And more important, why was Tarzan giving Leif a facial? Troyzan vs. the World: Troyzan was not "taking it like a man" back at camp after Tribal Council, where his enemies flushed out his Immunity Idol and sent Jay home. "Dude,...
- 4/19/2012
- E! Online
Survivor 24,One World voted off Leif Manson in episode 10 tonight. Tonight's episode kicked off with Troy trying to talk with Christina. Then he got into an argument with Alicia when she tried to mouth off to him. Troy felt totally alone at that point,and he was right. After the break, they showed more commentary footage,and everyone was each given $500.00 for a special survivor auction that consisted of food,showers,and other nice things they could bid on. Troy bought an immunity challenge advantage,which he desperately needed. After the break, Troy read his immunity challenge advantage,and it said,he got to immediately advance to the 2nd round of the challenge. Troy also started looking for the immunity idol right in front of all the women. After the break,they showed "Immunity Challenge" footage. It consisted of three rounds,and them having to knock out targets. Troy automatically...
- 4/19/2012
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
Call me a sadist, but I love it when Jeff Probst waves delicious food under contestants’ noses to try to get them to drop out of immunity challenges in favor of stuffing their gullets. And it never ceases to amaze me how many players would give up, for example, a 1-in-9 shot at $1 million for some cookies or cupcakes or burgers.
During this week’s Survivor: One World, Kim and Jay — two of the three folks who raised their hands and said they felt at-risk during Tribal Council (the other was Troyzan) — had previously given up their chances at the...
During this week’s Survivor: One World, Kim and Jay — two of the three folks who raised their hands and said they felt at-risk during Tribal Council (the other was Troyzan) — had previously given up their chances at the...
- 4/12/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Survivor: One World Review, Season 24, Episode 9,
“Go Out with a Bang”
Airs Thursdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
Despite the predictable outcome, this week’s episode provides a clinic on how to keep a doomed player in the dark. Jay is eerily close to figuring out his time is up, but he can’t draw the connections. It seems like Michael’s exit would have made him nervous. However, Kim and Kat sell the blind side convincingly by keeping things simple. The post-merge episodes have resembled a romantic comedy where the characters could solve their problems with some basic communication. Instead, the men appear determined to avoid the obvious truth. There’s no benefit for the top four women to keep Jay or Troyzan around. These guys are challenge threats and actually trying to win the game, so it’s logical to vote them out quickly.
Although there’s plenty...
“Go Out with a Bang”
Airs Thursdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
Despite the predictable outcome, this week’s episode provides a clinic on how to keep a doomed player in the dark. Jay is eerily close to figuring out his time is up, but he can’t draw the connections. It seems like Michael’s exit would have made him nervous. However, Kim and Kat sell the blind side convincingly by keeping things simple. The post-merge episodes have resembled a romantic comedy where the characters could solve their problems with some basic communication. Instead, the men appear determined to avoid the obvious truth. There’s no benefit for the top four women to keep Jay or Troyzan around. These guys are challenge threats and actually trying to win the game, so it’s logical to vote them out quickly.
Although there’s plenty...
- 4/12/2012
- by Dan Heaton
- SoundOnSight
The lines have been drawn on "Survivor: One World," with the women voting out Mike last week. Can the men rally?
Tikiano
Troyzan, Jay and Tarzan are trying to figure out what they can do. If they're smart, they'll realize Christina can be poached and start with her. Later, the tribes get a Diy reward challenge. They divide into two teams and throw two balls on a string at some poles, hoping to wrap around and score points. I've played this with golf balls and Pvc pipe, it's fun.
The teams are Alicia/Jay/Troy/Tarzan/Kat and Sabrina/Christina/Leif/Chelsea/Kim. Troyzan nominate himself to host and he's no Probst. He's actually pretty obnoxious. The Alicia team wins a trip to a BBQ and Tarzan dances around in his tiny, gross drawers. Ew.
The Reward
Jay and Kat chat about Mike going home. Jay pushes her to keep...
Tikiano
Troyzan, Jay and Tarzan are trying to figure out what they can do. If they're smart, they'll realize Christina can be poached and start with her. Later, the tribes get a Diy reward challenge. They divide into two teams and throw two balls on a string at some poles, hoping to wrap around and score points. I've played this with golf balls and Pvc pipe, it's fun.
The teams are Alicia/Jay/Troy/Tarzan/Kat and Sabrina/Christina/Leif/Chelsea/Kim. Troyzan nominate himself to host and he's no Probst. He's actually pretty obnoxious. The Alicia team wins a trip to a BBQ and Tarzan dances around in his tiny, gross drawers. Ew.
The Reward
Jay and Kat chat about Mike going home. Jay pushes her to keep...
- 4/12/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
There was a lot of confusion heading in to this week’s Survivor.
Coming out of it quite a bit has been cleared up. Sure, there are still some issues to try and understand (if anyone knows what Leif’s plan is, please tell me) but by in large the survivors now know where everyone stands.
Everyone now knows where Troyzan stands, most importantly Troyzan himself. Smartly he read through Kim’s overselling (ok, perhaps labeling her the next Boston Rob or Parvati was a bit premature) of his own safety and played his idol. The move prevented his departure and kept him off the ignominious list of those sent home with an idol in their pocket.
Troyzan deserves a lot of credit for playing the idol. Many of the Survivor contestants before him who did not play their idol either truly had no idea or simply didn’t believe it.
Coming out of it quite a bit has been cleared up. Sure, there are still some issues to try and understand (if anyone knows what Leif’s plan is, please tell me) but by in large the survivors now know where everyone stands.
Everyone now knows where Troyzan stands, most importantly Troyzan himself. Smartly he read through Kim’s overselling (ok, perhaps labeling her the next Boston Rob or Parvati was a bit premature) of his own safety and played his idol. The move prevented his departure and kept him off the ignominious list of those sent home with an idol in their pocket.
Troyzan deserves a lot of credit for playing the idol. Many of the Survivor contestants before him who did not play their idol either truly had no idea or simply didn’t believe it.
- 4/12/2012
- by tiaradio@hotmail.com (Luke Dwyer)
- TVfanatic
Previously on “Survivor: ” The women seemed to seize control of the game by voting out big, strong Mike. But, in a confusing state of affairs, several of the men joined in voting out Mike because Kim convinced them that Mike was plotting against them.
The episode starts with Jay saying he had a dream that he was getting shot. Can you say foreshadowing? Jay is getting voted out tonight… I am calling it right now at the start of the episode.
The episode starts with Jay saying he had a dream that he was getting shot. Can you say foreshadowing? Jay is getting voted out tonight… I am calling it right now at the start of the episode.
- 4/12/2012
- by Jason Evans
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Survivor 24,One World voted off Jay Byars in episode 9 tonight. Tonight's show kicked off with Greg (Tarzan) and Troy talking game,and being worried that the women might try and start to gang up on the guys. However,they were glad they got rid of Michael in the last episode. After the break,the crew was split up into two teams to do a self-hosted "Rewards Challenge." The winners won barbecue and a boat ride. Afterwards,they showed more commentary with the winners. Jay was still stressing about possible blind sides that may or may not be in the works. Chelsea suggested trying to get rid of Jay or Troy this time,and they basically continued to keep plotting to get rid of the guys. Jay wanted to go ahead and get rid of Alicia,next,because she's two-faced. Jay said,he was pretending to work with Troy until the end,...
- 4/12/2012
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
Survivor: One World Review, Season 24, Episode 8,
“Just Annihilate Them”
Airs Thursdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
Now that is how you play Survivor. This week, Kim and Sabrina enact a clever plan to push the guys even further towards nothingness. Jay and Troyzan recognize the threat of imminent Pagonging by the women, but several wise moves keep them divided. The physically imposing Michael is the target, and all it takes is a few quick words from Kim to flip Troyzan against his ally. The simplicity of her move is the best part about it, and she wisely assumes that she won’t get called out. Even if the move falls apart, the women still have the six-person majority to boot Michael. Troyzan seems like a solid player, but he definitely underestimates his allies this week. Although 10 players still remain, Kim is already envisioning a final three next to Chelsea and...
“Just Annihilate Them”
Airs Thursdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
Now that is how you play Survivor. This week, Kim and Sabrina enact a clever plan to push the guys even further towards nothingness. Jay and Troyzan recognize the threat of imminent Pagonging by the women, but several wise moves keep them divided. The physically imposing Michael is the target, and all it takes is a few quick words from Kim to flip Troyzan against his ally. The simplicity of her move is the best part about it, and she wisely assumes that she won’t get called out. Even if the move falls apart, the women still have the six-person majority to boot Michael. Troyzan seems like a solid player, but he definitely underestimates his allies this week. Although 10 players still remain, Kim is already envisioning a final three next to Chelsea and...
- 4/6/2012
- by Dan Heaton
- SoundOnSight
Bridal-shop owner Kim Spradlin emerges as the season's front-runner to win in the latest episode of 'Survivor.'
By Josh Wigler
"Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
Big moves require big risks — a fact that 29-year-old bridal-shop owner and former Salani tribe member Kim Spradlin knows all too well.
But for her, the risks paid off: On Wednesday night's "Survivor: One World," Kim deftly positioned two male allies against each other, leading to a stunning blindside that removed banker Michael Jefferson from the game for good. As a consequence of Michael's ousting, the "One World" men find themselves at a complete numbers disadvantage, down two players against the former Salani women.
The biggest result of all of this, however, is the emergence of Kim as the dominant player on "Survivor." As the person who engineered the return of the women's alliance over the men, and as one of two players...
By Josh Wigler
"Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
Big moves require big risks — a fact that 29-year-old bridal-shop owner and former Salani tribe member Kim Spradlin knows all too well.
But for her, the risks paid off: On Wednesday night's "Survivor: One World," Kim deftly positioned two male allies against each other, leading to a stunning blindside that removed banker Michael Jefferson from the game for good. As a consequence of Michael's ousting, the "One World" men find themselves at a complete numbers disadvantage, down two players against the former Salani women.
The biggest result of all of this, however, is the emergence of Kim as the dominant player on "Survivor." As the person who engineered the return of the women's alliance over the men, and as one of two players...
- 4/5/2012
- MTV Music News
We've been teased in the promos that the women might ban together and start picking off the men, which would be pretty fun to watch. Let's hope it's not a "Survivor: One World" fake-out.
Plus, the guys aren't stupid - Jay and Troyzan realize that the next person to go has to be a girl or the guys are in serious trouble.
Reward Challenge Brought to You by 7-Up
it's the annual product-placement challenge. We get that in this era of DVRs, advertisers have to get their products in somewhere, but this is always so annoying. Anyway, they are divided into two tribes for this challenge. They race down a waterslide, get crates from the water and use the crates to solve a puzzle. Winners get a BBQ at the 7-Up Oasis.
The schoolyard pick has Jay/Troyzan/Kat/Alicia/Chelsea vs. Mike/Kim/Sabrina/Christina/Leif. Tarzan is not picked.
Plus, the guys aren't stupid - Jay and Troyzan realize that the next person to go has to be a girl or the guys are in serious trouble.
Reward Challenge Brought to You by 7-Up
it's the annual product-placement challenge. We get that in this era of DVRs, advertisers have to get their products in somewhere, but this is always so annoying. Anyway, they are divided into two tribes for this challenge. They race down a waterslide, get crates from the water and use the crates to solve a puzzle. Winners get a BBQ at the 7-Up Oasis.
The schoolyard pick has Jay/Troyzan/Kat/Alicia/Chelsea vs. Mike/Kim/Sabrina/Christina/Leif. Tarzan is not picked.
- 4/5/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Just when it looked like Kim was going to take her place alongside the great Survivor manipulators like Boston Rob and Parvati this week the votes were read at tribal council. After three different people all had two votes I found myself asking one question:
Who voted for Tarzan?
Fortunatel,y the votes are shown each week while the newly evicted castaway is giving his goodbye. We actually know who voted for whom. However, let’s go back to those 90 seconds in between Mike being sent home along with two votes for Christina and two votes for Tarzan and relive when we were trying to figure out what just happened.
What we knew going in to tribal council was that Kim was orchestrating a brilliant plot to organize the game in such a fashion where here, Chelsea and Sabrina were the three people standing at the end. For a while...
Who voted for Tarzan?
Fortunatel,y the votes are shown each week while the newly evicted castaway is giving his goodbye. We actually know who voted for whom. However, let’s go back to those 90 seconds in between Mike being sent home along with two votes for Christina and two votes for Tarzan and relive when we were trying to figure out what just happened.
What we knew going in to tribal council was that Kim was orchestrating a brilliant plot to organize the game in such a fashion where here, Chelsea and Sabrina were the three people standing at the end. For a while...
- 4/5/2012
- by tiaradio@hotmail.com (Luke Dwyer)
- TVfanatic
Photo by Robert Voets 2011 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved Scene from “Survivor.”
Previously on “Survivor”: Tarzan pooped his pants but everyone voted out nice-guy Jonas instead. The move gave the women a numbers advantage and now Jay and Troyzan are getting worried that the women may turn on them.
The show starts with a reward challenge. Kinda strange as they usually have a little more of developments around camp before getting to the challenges. The reward is a...
Previously on “Survivor”: Tarzan pooped his pants but everyone voted out nice-guy Jonas instead. The move gave the women a numbers advantage and now Jay and Troyzan are getting worried that the women may turn on them.
The show starts with a reward challenge. Kinda strange as they usually have a little more of developments around camp before getting to the challenges. The reward is a...
- 4/5/2012
- by Jason Evans
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Survivor: One World Review, Season 24, Episode 7,
“The Beauty in a Merge”
Airs Thursdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
The first post-merge episode usually ranks among the most interesting in every Survivor season. There are rampant possibilities for what can happen, especially since the numbers are even. When there is a tribe switch before the merge, it opens up even more different combinations. Will the players return to their original alliances or vote based on the new bonds made after the change? Sadly, this week’s episode provides one of the least interesting possible options. By voting out Jonas, the new Salani members seem determined to wipe out the remaining Manono group. He’s arguably the strongest member of that tribe (which isn’t saying a lot), so less-threatening players like Alicia and Tarzan will likely remain for a while. The Salani tribe’s motives are understandable, but it doesn’t make for a fascinating outcome.
“The Beauty in a Merge”
Airs Thursdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
The first post-merge episode usually ranks among the most interesting in every Survivor season. There are rampant possibilities for what can happen, especially since the numbers are even. When there is a tribe switch before the merge, it opens up even more different combinations. Will the players return to their original alliances or vote based on the new bonds made after the change? Sadly, this week’s episode provides one of the least interesting possible options. By voting out Jonas, the new Salani members seem determined to wipe out the remaining Manono group. He’s arguably the strongest member of that tribe (which isn’t saying a lot), so less-threatening players like Alicia and Tarzan will likely remain for a while. The Salani tribe’s motives are understandable, but it doesn’t make for a fascinating outcome.
- 3/29/2012
- by Dan Heaton
- SoundOnSight
Sushi chef Jonas takes a hike, while elder statesman Tarzan continues to go off the deep end on this week's episode.
By Josh Wigler
Tarzan in "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
Tarzan is not only king of the jungle — he's also king of the "poop pants." He certainly wouldn't own that title, but his companions on newly merged tribe Tikiano know better, having seen the 64-year-old plastic surgeon's dirty underwear up close, personal and in their precious pot of boiling water. Nasty.
But the eccentric Tarzan's filthy habits weren't filthy enough to buy him a one-way ticket out of "Survivor: One World" this week. Instead, it was sushi chef Jonas who became the latest contestant voted out of the game, not because of any personal flaws — indeed, it was widely agreed upon that his skills as a cook were a great asset to the tribe — but because he was...
By Josh Wigler
Tarzan in "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
Tarzan is not only king of the jungle — he's also king of the "poop pants." He certainly wouldn't own that title, but his companions on newly merged tribe Tikiano know better, having seen the 64-year-old plastic surgeon's dirty underwear up close, personal and in their precious pot of boiling water. Nasty.
But the eccentric Tarzan's filthy habits weren't filthy enough to buy him a one-way ticket out of "Survivor: One World" this week. Instead, it was sushi chef Jonas who became the latest contestant voted out of the game, not because of any personal flaws — indeed, it was widely agreed upon that his skills as a cook were a great asset to the tribe — but because he was...
- 3/29/2012
- MTV Music News
Sushi chef Jonas takes a hike, while elder statesman Tarzan continues to go off the deep end on this week's episode.
By Josh Wigler
"Survivor: One World" contestants
Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS
Tarzan is not only king of the jungle — he's also king of the "poop pants." He certainly wouldn't own that title, but his companions on newly merged tribe Tikiano know better, having seen the 64-year-old plastic surgeon's dirty underwear up close, personal and in their precious pot of boiling water. Nasty.
But the eccentric Tarzan's filthy habits weren't filthy enough to buy him a one-way ticket out of "Survivor: One World" this week. Instead, it was sushi chef Jonas who became the latest contestant voted out of the game, not because of any personal flaws — indeed, it was widely agreed upon that his skills as a cook were a great asset to the tribe — but because he...
By Josh Wigler
"Survivor: One World" contestants
Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS
Tarzan is not only king of the jungle — he's also king of the "poop pants." He certainly wouldn't own that title, but his companions on newly merged tribe Tikiano know better, having seen the 64-year-old plastic surgeon's dirty underwear up close, personal and in their precious pot of boiling water. Nasty.
But the eccentric Tarzan's filthy habits weren't filthy enough to buy him a one-way ticket out of "Survivor: One World" this week. Instead, it was sushi chef Jonas who became the latest contestant voted out of the game, not because of any personal flaws — indeed, it was widely agreed upon that his skills as a cook were a great asset to the tribe — but because he...
- 3/29/2012
- MTV Music News
It's been two weeks of disappointing "Survivor's" in a row, as Colton went out very unceremoniously last week, while this week just kind of baffles us. Oh, and Tarzan is insane.
Post Merge
The castaways are pumped about their merge feast, as one would be. Alicia continues to be snotty about Christina - oooh, I hope she gets hers (Alicia). She sucks big time. In the morning, they decide their new tribe name is Tikiano, which kind of means "Year of the God." Lame.
It'll be interesting to see if the tribe falls along the Salani/Manono tribes or the guys/girls tribes. Tarzan is trying to rally the men together plus Alicia will be the voting alliance. Hmm. I would think Christina would be a better play than Alicia for someone to defect. However, Mike isn't even down with a men's alliance anyway.
Reward Challenge
They are divided...
Post Merge
The castaways are pumped about their merge feast, as one would be. Alicia continues to be snotty about Christina - oooh, I hope she gets hers (Alicia). She sucks big time. In the morning, they decide their new tribe name is Tikiano, which kind of means "Year of the God." Lame.
It'll be interesting to see if the tribe falls along the Salani/Manono tribes or the guys/girls tribes. Tarzan is trying to rally the men together plus Alicia will be the voting alliance. Hmm. I would think Christina would be a better play than Alicia for someone to defect. However, Mike isn't even down with a men's alliance anyway.
Reward Challenge
They are divided...
- 3/29/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Survivor: One World Review, Season 24, Episode 6, “Thanks for the Souvenir”
Airs Thursdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
This season might not rank as one of Survivor’s best, but it’s definitely been one of its most unpredictable contests. Colton has dominated the screen time and game play during the first six weeks, and now he’s gone. While his vitriolic personality didn’t inspire many fans, seeing Colton leave for a medical emergency doesn’t provide a very fitting exit. Doctors suspect appendicitis during the episode, but it’s actually a bacterial infection that accomplishes what the other players were unwilling to do. Colton spends his final hours in Samoa writhing on the ground in pain while his teammates watch with mixed feelings. His exit does more than simply remove a hated player; it completely changes the entire season.
“Thanks for the Souvenir” closes with a predictable twist — it’s merge time!
Airs Thursdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
This season might not rank as one of Survivor’s best, but it’s definitely been one of its most unpredictable contests. Colton has dominated the screen time and game play during the first six weeks, and now he’s gone. While his vitriolic personality didn’t inspire many fans, seeing Colton leave for a medical emergency doesn’t provide a very fitting exit. Doctors suspect appendicitis during the episode, but it’s actually a bacterial infection that accomplishes what the other players were unwilling to do. Colton spends his final hours in Samoa writhing on the ground in pain while his teammates watch with mixed feelings. His exit does more than simply remove a hated player; it completely changes the entire season.
“Thanks for the Souvenir” closes with a predictable twist — it’s merge time!
- 3/24/2012
- by Dan Heaton
- SoundOnSight
Colton Cumbie was one of the most polarizing castaways in "Survivor" history. He tells Zap2it what he regrets about his behavior and how much he wants to go back for another chance.
How are you feeling? How did everything go once you were medi-vac'd out of there?
"I'm obviously 100% better. What happened was I was taken to a hopsital where they determined it was a severe bacterial infection. They gave me a round of antibiotics, I got back to the States and I had to do another round of antibiotics. They thought it might still be appendicitis when I got back to the States, but I still have my appendix."
You were a very divisive player this year. Were you playing a character for the purposes of TV or for strategy?
"Um, that's hard. Obviously, there was strategy behind some things that I did. I think I could've handled it differently.
How are you feeling? How did everything go once you were medi-vac'd out of there?
"I'm obviously 100% better. What happened was I was taken to a hopsital where they determined it was a severe bacterial infection. They gave me a round of antibiotics, I got back to the States and I had to do another round of antibiotics. They thought it might still be appendicitis when I got back to the States, but I still have my appendix."
You were a very divisive player this year. Were you playing a character for the purposes of TV or for strategy?
"Um, that's hard. Obviously, there was strategy behind some things that I did. I think I could've handled it differently.
- 3/22/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Colton Cumbie leaves show due to appendicitis, marking the sixth exit this season.
By Josh Wigler
Colton Cumbie in "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
For "Survivor: One World" super-villain Colton Cumbie, karma is more than just a bitch — it's a game-ending infection.
After six straight weeks of schemes and slurs, the frequently vulgar and politically incorrect Colton finally met his "Survivor" end on Wednesday night. But rather than leaving via glorious blindside, Colton was medically evacuated over suspected appendicitis, marking the second emergency exit of the season. Before leaving, Colton was given the opportunity to surrender his hidden immunity idol to a fellow tribemate — but in classic Colton fashion, the 21-year-old Alabama native held on to the potentially game-saving artifact to bring it home as a personal souvenir, very likely screwing over disenfranchised ally Alicia in the process.
But just when all hope seemed lost for Colton's former partner in crime,...
By Josh Wigler
Colton Cumbie in "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
For "Survivor: One World" super-villain Colton Cumbie, karma is more than just a bitch — it's a game-ending infection.
After six straight weeks of schemes and slurs, the frequently vulgar and politically incorrect Colton finally met his "Survivor" end on Wednesday night. But rather than leaving via glorious blindside, Colton was medically evacuated over suspected appendicitis, marking the second emergency exit of the season. Before leaving, Colton was given the opportunity to surrender his hidden immunity idol to a fellow tribemate — but in classic Colton fashion, the 21-year-old Alabama native held on to the potentially game-saving artifact to bring it home as a personal souvenir, very likely screwing over disenfranchised ally Alicia in the process.
But just when all hope seemed lost for Colton's former partner in crime,...
- 3/22/2012
- MTV Music News
When we last left "Survivor: One World," Monica got axed from the new, weaker Manono tribe. Following Tribal, Alicia is congratulating herself on sticking with the guys and ousting Monica and Colton is a snotty witch to Christina's face. I mean, he just sits there and is mean to her while Alicia strokes his hair. Ugh, he and Alicia can go jump in some shark-infested waters. They are such jerks.
Later, Christina tries to find a place to sleep and Alicia continues to be a huge word I can't print here because we're a family-friend blog. HOw can you be such disgusting human beings? Who raised you like that?
In the morning at Salani, Kat regales everyone with her very deep, prophetic dream about Alicia killing her in a mall. Whatever, valley girl. But we suppose if it makes them suspicious of Alicia, that's Ok.
Reward Challenge
The teams...
Later, Christina tries to find a place to sleep and Alicia continues to be a huge word I can't print here because we're a family-friend blog. HOw can you be such disgusting human beings? Who raised you like that?
In the morning at Salani, Kat regales everyone with her very deep, prophetic dream about Alicia killing her in a mall. Whatever, valley girl. But we suppose if it makes them suspicious of Alicia, that's Ok.
Reward Challenge
The teams...
- 3/22/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
When last we left our Survivors, Colton had again engineered the ouster of someone he disliked… but in doing so he again voted out one of the strongest people in his tribe. One has to wonder how Colton’s new Manano tribe, filled with nothing but physically weak players, will fare in upcoming challenges. Jeff Probst calls it “the battle between the mighty and the scrawny.”
Colton starts out the episode being unusually mean, even for him. He just lays...
Colton starts out the episode being unusually mean, even for him. He just lays...
- 3/22/2012
- by Jason Evans
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Survivor: One World Review, Season 24, Episode 5, “A Bunch of Idiots”
Airs Thursdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
Tribal swap! For the first time since Survivor Nicaragua, a pre-merge switch happens to throw a huge wrench in the plans of the early kingpins. Prior to the reward challenge, Jeff hands out eggs randomly to each player. Smashing them reveals the tribal colors (blue or orange) for the new configuration. The result is easily the most lopsided split since Koror kicked Ulong right out of Palau seven years ago. But that’s not enough. Jeff has one more surprise: the tribes will again live at separate locations. So much for One World! Even a terrible concept like Redemption Island lasted for two full seasons. The clever idea to place everyone at one beach wasn’t perfect, but it deserved more than 25% of a season.
Looking closer at this move, there are clear...
Airs Thursdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
Tribal swap! For the first time since Survivor Nicaragua, a pre-merge switch happens to throw a huge wrench in the plans of the early kingpins. Prior to the reward challenge, Jeff hands out eggs randomly to each player. Smashing them reveals the tribal colors (blue or orange) for the new configuration. The result is easily the most lopsided split since Koror kicked Ulong right out of Palau seven years ago. But that’s not enough. Jeff has one more surprise: the tribes will again live at separate locations. So much for One World! Even a terrible concept like Redemption Island lasted for two full seasons. The clever idea to place everyone at one beach wasn’t perfect, but it deserved more than 25% of a season.
Looking closer at this move, there are clear...
- 3/16/2012
- by Dan Heaton
- SoundOnSight
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