Survivor: Samoa

[SuperT]

Has anyone watched the Ponderosa clips of the jury at the CBS website?

Surprise!! As soon as Shambo joined, Laura and Kelly were complete b***** towards her, and blamed her for Galu failing. Shambo, was a complete class act through it all though and said the game was over so it doesn't matter anymore and that she had no hard feelings whatsover.

Suprisingly, Monica was very polite to Shambo and didn't blame her at all for Galu's destruction.

 

[Immortalfire]

Has it been announced yet when the All-Stars season will be premiering?

Jeff Probst once said they'll never do All Stars again, said it was almost too easy bringing back those who had already played, and thus knew what to do.

 

[CELTICPRED]

They taped the new all-stars at the same time as Samoa.

 

[Immortalfire]

That's news to me, lol

 

[SuperT]

They taped the new all-stars at the same time as Samoa.

Not the same time, they taped the seasons back to back instead of waiting.

And yes, next season is All Stars 2, which will probably premiere after the Superbowl.

 

[CELTICPRED]

Oh, whoops, thought it was the exact same time.

 

[amazingfantasy15]

The reward challenge pissed me off. The sheer luck Russell has had throughout this game makes me want to puke. Having said that, out of all the players left, I wouldnt mind seeing him win.

While I don't think Russell is one of the best players to play the game. Where he's at hasn't been luck at all, his tribe found the cracks in Galu's armor and exploited them, he played the idol's he found without clues at the right time, got the right person to flip. He's earned his place in the final five and should definitely win this season as he has played it best.

Oh, whoops, thought it was the exact same time.

How could it be, it would mean Jeff Probst was in two places at once. Two challenges every day and two tribals every 3 days and those tribal councils are acutally supposed to last at least an hour or two, not the 5-10 minute clip we see. It'd be impossible to shot two seasons of the show at the same time.

 

[Marx]

Oh, whoops, thought it was the exact same time.

It's rumored that

Spoiler

Russell

is on All-Stars...how would that be possible if they are filmed at the same time?

 

[SuperT]

The finale is Sunday! Who is everyone's pick to win it all?

My pick:

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

/\ Yeah to me that one's a pretty obvious no-brainer. No way Russell or Mick wins. Natalie is already starting with Brett and the trio of girls in her pocket.

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

I'm going to guess the Jury votes:

Spoiler

Natalie:
Brett
Monica
Laura
Kelly
Dave

Russell:
Erik
John
Shambo

Mick:
Jaison

Anyone else wanna take a stab? We'll see who is closest on Sunday.

 

[Marx]

I'm going to say Natalie. (Even though I don't think she really deserves to win.)

 

[amazingfantasy15]

I'm going to say Russell only because he should win. Plus, being the "bad guy" worked out for Richard Hatch and Todd

 

[Marx]

I'm going to say Russell only because he should win. Plus, being the "bad guy" worked out for Richard Hatch and Todd

In all honesty, I think Russell SHOULD win, but I don't see how he can. (Not with the jury makeup the way it is.)

 

[SuperT]

I would be SHOCKED if Natalie made it to the final three and DIDN'T get Laura, Monica, Kelly, and Brett's votes. That's enough to win there. Of course, predicting jury votes is a crap shoot unless it's a complete no-brainer.

I'm going to say Russell only because he should win. Plus, being the "bad guy" worked out for Richard Hatch and Todd

Right, but the only thing is that Richard and Todd were bad guys but they were still very well liked by their peers.

 

[NY1981]

No doubt in my mind that Natalie walks away with a win. Unfortunate too considering I never have considered her anything but a pretty face that has rode Russell's coattails and made friends with the jury. Definitely gonna be one of the worse winners, assuming she wins. I always respect and wanna see the more aggressive, scheming players like Russell win but sadly it just doesn't seem to end that way usually.

 

[Marx]

What has Natalie actually done in this game besides riding coattails?

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

No doubt in my mind that Natalie walks away with a win. Unfortunate too considering I never have considered her anything but a pretty face that has rode Russell's coattails and made friends with the jury. Definitely gonna be one of the worse winners, assuming she wins. I always respect and wanna see the more aggressive, scheming players like Russell win but sadly it just doesn't seem to end that way usually.

True. On the other hand, it could be worse. I can't imagine how pissed I'd be if Laura was the winner. I guess it's kind of a wash.

 

[SuperT]

I still don't see why people are saying Natalie isn't deserving, she's just as deserving as Russell.

Natalie was the spearhead of the move that shifted the game into Foa Foa's favor. She and Jaison were behind he push that started the "Vote Erik Out" at the merge episode, and she convinced the Galu women, along with Brett/Dave to vote out Erik. Remember Russell did jack squat that round and just acted like a paranoid spaz around camp about having the idol.

If it wasn't for that one single move, there would be no Russell and Foa Foa domination at the merge. Also, she cultivated the relationships necessary to win over the jury, something that she's outplayed Russell on as well.

I agree, it sucks when aggressive, strategic players don't win, but Russell isn't a well rounded strategic player himself.

 

[Wyrminarrd]

My guess for the jury vote:

Spoiler

Russell:
Eric - Respects players who play hard
Shambo - Liked Russell best of the Foa Foa
Mick - Considering that he has attributed a lot to Russell I think he will vote for him
John - Wildcard, I think he will vote for who he thinks has played the best but might be sore about Russell not keeping his word
Dave - Seemed to respect Russells gameplay in his final words

Natalie:
Laura - Vindictive and probably blames Russell for her going out. Though she might also be pissed at Natalie since I think she was starting to trust her at one point.
Kelly - Who knows, I´ve never had less information on a jury member in any season of survivor
Monica - Not sure about this, I think her dislike of Russell will make her vote for Natalie but she might possibly vote Jaison
Brett - The whole christian thing seals this vote

Jaison:
Poor, poor Jaison. I don't think anyone thinks highly of his gameplay and all the "played nice and social" votes are going to go to Natalie.

 

[NY1981]

What has Natalie actually done in this game besides riding coattails?

Well, she did kill that rat that one time

 

[CELTICPRED]

Anyone else watching?

 

[SuperT]

Yep.

Russell = Stupid. Why would you make that last minute promise, knowing that you'll break it when you win?!?

Another jury vote he just threw away.

 

[CELTICPRED]

Jaison with glasses looks alot like Kobe.

 

[Matt]

Wow, this is a bitter jury. I think they should be beating up on themselves for blowing the massive lead than blaming these three for beating them.