The much anticipated premiere of Survivor Gabon was finally here and for the first time in high definition, Survivor snuffed two torches in the land of Africa. I must say the show does feel very different with the feature of HD and the stunning views of Africa sure didn’t hurt the transformation into the world of high definition. With a brand new cast following last seasons half all stars, Gabon began with a tribal pick em. After all 18 castaways gave a little blurb about themselves, Jeff asked the two oldest players Gillian and Bob to begin the picking as it was African tradition.
When all 18 were chosen it was obvious that one tribe was stacked compared to the other. Fang housed most of the older survivors while Kota was a more well rounded group. With the tribes out of the way it was then time for the first challenge. Far away in the distance were two individual immunities, one for each tribe. The first person from each tribe to grab an idol would be safe at their first tribal council. Food was also up for grabs as the first entire tribe to get to the finish line would win a bag of beans, something very important as Gabon features much less food then past seasons. With Jeff’s go everyone was off. GC and Marcus were the first to get to the finish for their tribes, giving them the idols. Michelle, who was the last person chosen, was the third across and the first girl. She proved she wasn’t the weakling they all though of her but others didn’t impress. Crystal, the Olympic gold metal winner for RUNNING came in dead last. Of course she did have some trouble climbing up the steep hill. Guess she’s only fast on flat terrain.
What can I say? Big Brother 10 is showing what Big Brother is meant to be as it continues to shift power and shock not only the house guests but the viewers as well. With a surprise eviction for one player, a rebound shift of power for another and 9 All Stars entering the house who can’t love Big Brother 10?
Following the Power of Veto ceremony it was on awwn as Keesha and Libra wanted to shift the vote to evict Jessie. They knew that April wanted Memphis gone and when they tried she wouldn’t budge on evicting Jessie. Although the two girls pretended to still want Memphis out, Keesha put a plan in motion that would split the group and possibly evict Jessie. She knew that she needed four votes to evict this week but only had three in herself, Libra and Renny. That’s where Dan, America’s Player, came into play. Keesha grabbed Dan, along with Memphis, to show Libra they had the votes. When Dan agreed it was set that Jessie would go, but it was still up to America.
In the backyard April was worried that the two girls would flip and let Jerry know they might. He immediately knew that Dan was the swing vote and talked to him, telling him that he can’t be persuaded by Libra and Keesha. Dan kind of agreed but in an “hmmm, ok Jerry” manner and basically shrugged Jerry off. I don’t know how Jerry couldn’t realize it, but hey I guess he’s old. That night Dan talked directly too America, telling us that we better do what is best for him. It was fun to see someone talking to US and hopefully we didn’t screw Dan over too much.
The night was all about Dan as we saw a video from his family and football team. The team seemed supportive of their coach, although they seemed like they were more Dan’s friends rather then players. His family was split on the America’s Player twist as his sister loved it while his mother hated it. She felt it would hurt his game play but his sister knew he could pull through. After that Julie talked a bit with April. She didn’t mention anything about April and Ollie, you know, but April did say that she feels that her and Ollie’s relationship is true.
When it was time to vote the producers made it pretty obvious. They had Michelle, Jerry and Ollie vote first followed by Libra, Keesha and Renny. Dan was the obvious tie breaker, in reality it was America, and we forced him to evict Jessie. When Jessie walked out of the house, Michelle smacked her hands together and faced in front of everyone. She wasn’t too happy an either was Jessie. Although he didn’t go out in a rage he did leave somewhat angry, not the exit I had hoped for but still pretty good.
During the HoH the houseguests were asked to remember wake up calls that occurred last night. CBS had viewers send in wav files of what they should play to wake up the houseguests. Michelle was the only one to stay up all night and listen to them all. When it came down it is, Libra and Michelle were the final two of the competition. Michelle’s all nighter pulled off as she gained the Head of Household and shifted the power of the house. After such a huge eviction, this should be interesting as Michelle was the one most angry for the leave of Jessie. Oh I can’t wait to see how Michelle, and Jerry, blow up!
Before the show ended Julie dropped a HUGE bomb on us, but not the house. Ten former players of the game will enter the house sometime this weekend to play against those still in the game. In celebration of the 10th season Chicken George, Bunky, Amy, Jun, Jase, Janelle (I’m sure so many are happy about that), Boogie, Jen, Matty and Brian will play in a challenge against the remaining nine. What will the challenge be and what does it mean for the game? Tune in later to find out!
I Love Money may not be the most sophisticated of reality shows but oh will it be insane! With the craziest all stars from your favorite VH1 reality shows it’s sure to be good as they take on competitions similar to the MTV challenge shows. It seems like all the reality staples are here for it to be an amazing show and hopefully it doesn’t disappoint! With Pumkin, Heather and Midget Mac you can’t go wrong!
It seems their first challenge wasn’t even a challenge as half of them couldn’t even get off the boat without even getting wet. Midget Mac has a flashback moment as he has to get in the water, once again, and we all know what happened last time he did that. 12 Pack came to his rescue though and picked him off the boat, giving him a reprieve from drowning this time.
Next up they all met their host, CJ and tells them they are playing for $250,000. Everyone then ran into the house and sprinted for their beds. It seems Nibblz and Toastee have some beef while Toastee has an ally with Pumpkin. Another alliance is 12 Pack and Heat, who have the “party boyz” alliance. Heather and Destiney became friends in Rock of Love 2 and are a perfect alliance in my eyes. The two groups then combined and formed the 12 Pack/Heat/Destiney/Heather alliance, I think I’ll barf now. Whiteboy then tells us that he and Chance/Real grouped together as well.
One thing was then realized as there are 17 people in the game while only 16 beds. Boston was the one without a bed and wanted to share with Toastee, who seemed to just laugh it off. He went to a few others who basically ran away from his offer as well. When CJ returned to the house everyone was given a check for $250,000. We all know they won’t all get it but at least its fun to see them skwirm. They are using the checks to eliminate the players similar to clocks and chains in other VH1 shows.
While they were doing the checks drama began already. Meagan told Pumpkin she had “saggy boobs” after she said she would buy new boobs. They yelling began since Pumpkin wanted people to know she was “ghetto”. Heather on the other hand wanted to remove something, her Brett Michael’s tattoo. Others wanted to help their family, which was nice. But I highly doubt ANY of these people will give money to their family.
It was then game time as the players had to be divided into teams. The news was then revealed that someone would be leaving that night, duh. Bikini’s were then given to everyone to wear… both guys and girls. It was a bit disgusting but what else would you want from VH1? Midget Mac was the only one to not put on the suit which angered Hoopz a bit. He called a word I can’t mention here but it sure did cause a ruckus as he continued to go off on all the girls.
The first challenge then took place to find the two team captains. The two people who could catch the most money in the Money Booth would became the team captains, choose the two teams and also would be safe from being “bounced”. Midget Mac still wouldn’t do the challenge, after babbling a bit, and it was time to begin. Meagan and Brandi C got DQed first since they took the money from the floor. Needless to say nobody else did that then. In the end Hoopz and Whiteboy became the largest money grabbers and became the two team captains.
Everyone was then given a few hours to decide how the teams would go down. Hoopz used the time wisely to see who wanted to be on her team while Boston went around and talked to both Whiteboy and Hoopz to make sure he wasn’t the one going home. With Whiteboy he worked the Jewish angle while he worked the “charm” angle with Hoopz. Not sure how well it worked but who knows. Meagan on the other hand wanted to be on Hoopz’s team but of course that wouldn’t work since Hoopz will obviously pick Pumpkin. Since she knew that was out she had to work on Whiteboy to make sure she didn’t get kicked out first. Nibblz has her own strategy, to lay low and talk on the phone. Not sure if that will work considering how many people can’t stand her lisp to begin with.
Midget Mac then continued his downward spiral by not saying sorry to Brandi. Although Rodeo tried to help him do so, he wouldn’t and it put him even more on the chopping block to leave. With that it was time for the team picking and bouncing to take place. Hoopz and Whiteboy got to choose their teams pick’em style with Hoopz being first. In the end the teams ended up as follows: Hoopzs’ team - Rodeo, 12 Pack, Entertainer, Heather, Toastee, Pumkin, Nibblz / Whiteboy’s team - Chance, Real, Boston, Heat, Destiney, Meagan, Brandi. That means that Midget Mac is the one getting bounced first. He kind of deserves it though, considering he gave up not once but twice! I Love Money sure seems to be one of the craziest, trashiest and hilarious Reality TV shows in a LONG time. And that’s why I think so many people are going to love it!
Wow. I cannot believe how crazy this season has been as all the merged vote off have been crazy, insane and unpredictable. I really didn’t think anything could top last week, the week before that or even the week before that. But tonight’s episode will go down in the history books as one of the most dumbest moves not only in Survivor but in Reality TV history. It all began as the tribe returned from Amanda’s use of the hidden idol. One good thing that came out of its use and the initial vote was Amanda’s realization that Cirie is on her side. It also forced Natalie and Erik to grow closer as they were the last two fans in the game. They both promised to either send the other to exile or take them on the reward if they won. They felt having the hidden idol between then would force the game to switch to their side and give them the leverage they need to get to the final three.
But things change on the dime in Survivor and Amanda snatched Erik up. It was all a brain child of Cirie who felt that Erik may swing back over to Amanda if she played her cards right. They wanted to make Erik feel comfortable so the three remaining favorites: Amanda, Cirie and Parvati could make it to the finals. Their plan was to have Amanda once again befriend Erik and have him choose Parvati to send to exile. I think they’ve come to realize that Erik is the challenge threat now that Ozzy and Jason are gone and also realized he would probably win.
The reward challenge was interesting and rather easy if you’ve watched the show. Each round Jeff would ask them a question about a moment from one of the previous seasons. They then had to say which season the moment came from and if they were correct they would receive a point. The first question came from Pearl Island and was about Rupert’s snake. The next was from All Stars and Richard’s battle with the shark and then Kathy’s big “pee” moment in Marquesas. The next question was rather easy as it was Mike’s evacuation in the Outback and the last was from Cirie’s season as Jeff wanted to know which season was the first to divide into four tribes. Erik was the first to get four questions correct and won the reward. He could send one person to exile and take one with him. He ended up showing his allegiance and took Amanda with him to a spa retreat. He then sent Parvati to exile, both of which went against what he told Parvati just a few hours earlier.
Back on the beach Cirie worked hard on Natalie. She knew Natalie was upset but just kept pushing and pushing. She told Natalie that Erik was playing all the women and mentioned that Erik took Amanda to feed her and make her stronger, yet still wanted her to leave. Natalie took the bait and was NOT happy with Erik’s decision and went into another psycho moment. She wanted to “bitch slap” Erik and did another one of her motions to let just know just exactly what she meant.
Over Exile Island Parvati was having the time of her life. She was doing what she normally does…… tanning. She said it was like a mini-vacation for her as she had no reason to really do anything. She didn’t even attempt to look for the hidden idol since she “didn’t need it”. Knowing that her, Amanda and Cirie had all the votes to send either Natalie or Erik home no matter who won the immunity challenge.
While on their spa retreat Erik and Amanda had time to re-bond as friends. They ate, got a massage then talked a bit about the game even though they said they wouldn’t. They told each other that they should go to the end as he is the physical threat and she is the strategical threat. Not much more came from the reward other then their “friendship”. But as we are soon to find out that friendship wouldn’t last long.
When Erik and Natalie returned to the beach things got a bit heated. Natalie wouldn’t even talk to Erik or look him in the eyes. He then realized he may have screwed up big time by going against Natalie, considering she might just rip out his jugular. Erik then went into a big “strategical” conversation with Cirie. He wanted Parvati, Cirie and himself to vote either Natalie or Amanda out as they were the big threats for the jury. Little did he know, Natalie was standing right behind him and heard every word he said. We then cut to the three girls talking. Cirie told Natalie and Amanda what Erik just said and they all agreed he screwed up big time. He told each of them the same thing and he realized this as he saw all three talking.
At the immunity challenge the survivors had to dig up three puzzle bags by using coordinates. Erik and Cirie were the first to find their first bag but it all went down hill for the girls in the second puzzle. Erik quickly found his second puzzle while all the girls continued to dig out of the blue. Erik then found his last puzzle bag and won yet another immunity challenge. What would the girls do now with Erik having another idol and one of them going home? Oh this is where it gets good!
Back at the beach the girls were wondering what they could do since one of them were about to go. Cirie then came out with a plan that could save all of them and make it the first final four of all women. She wanted Natalie to try and have Erik give her the immunity challenge to redeem himself from the jury. At first Natalie thought it was a stupid idea but tried it anyway. Erik laughed it off at first as well but then realized how screwed he was with the jury. Cirie then sweetened the pot by saying if he did give Natalie the idol then the three of them would vote out Amanda which then turned to Parvati. Erik mulled it over but the girls still weren’t sure if he would do it.
At tribal council Amanda and Parvati played their parts assigned by Cirie to bash Erik. She wanted them to push Erik over the edge into going with the plan to vote out Amanda/Parvati by giving Natalie the idol. Cirie would only vote for Amanda/Parvati if Erik gave Natalie the idol and that’s just what he did. Erik gave the one thing that ensured he was in the final four to Natalie, giving the jury another shocking moment to give us crazy reactions to as they knew Erik was done for. All the girls smiled as Erik went to cast his vote since he had no idea. All the girls’ votes were shown as they knew we would know he was going. Erik then walked out the game fairly well considering the fact he just became the most stupid player in Survivor and reality TV history. In a season with the most record breaking moments we have another record: a first final four of all women. It’s never been done before and I’m sure the most unpredictable season will continue its run for its finale come Sunday evening. Who will win? My bets on Cirie or Amanda.
