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Jeff Probst blogs 'Survivor: Gabon' (episode 6)

Oct 24, 2008, 07:44 AM | by Jeff Probst

Categories: 'Survivor', Reality TV, Television, Things That Are Awesome!

Survivorgabon_l First off, let me just say that this will be short. No reason. Just not a lot to say this week. It happens. You'll see. One day it will happen to you too. No cause for alarm. It's not any physical abnormality. It just happens sometimes. Deal with it. I am.

Okay, can we start with what is becoming my favorite story line…Sugar going to Exile Island. The best part is that while they think they are punishing her, little do they know she is living it up, eating better than anyone, and she misses out on all the camp chores. Camp life can really suck. Not for Sugar. Didn't I tell you you'd be rooting for her. Admit it. You are. You can't help it. Yes, she cries a lot, but she's growing on you. Admit it. She is.

Then there's Ace…was he a challenge hog trying to raise that flag all by himself? You know, like Kobe Bryant of the Lakers who never passes to anybody. Or was he just doing what any savvy person would do when confronted with the fact that his tribe still sucks and if he waited on them to contribute he'd still be there.

Personally, I say taking matters into his own hands was the right move in that challenge. Dude's playing for a million dollars.

Trusting Ace however is a whole 'nother ball game. Sugar seems to trust him but I'm guessing you don't. Admit it. You don't. I wouldn't either. It's that damn accent. Here's something you can trust, I'm gonna find out at the Reunion Show if the accent is real or not.

Gotta talk about the turtle. Here's the deal…my friend Sean is a hunter. My cousin Darren is a hunter. Sarah Palin is a hunter. A lot of my friends are hunters. I'm not. Neither is Sheetal, for the record. In fact, she really doesn't like hunters much at all. So, she pretty much hates the entire Kota tribe for killing the turtle. She thinks they had plenty of rice so why kill a "perfectly harmless minding-his-own-business" turtle. I tell her I don't know, ask Gov. Palin.

By the way, VOTE Nov. 4th.

Now let's deal with Kelly. I miss her already. I won't say it, but admit it, you do too. She's cute. Sure she's young and has a lot to learn and a lot of life to live. But so do you, so get off your damn soapbox and cut her a break. She did her best. She should be proud.

That's it. Remember, these are free.

Now check out our exclusive deleted scene from 'Survivor' and then read Dalton's recap.



Hey, Marcus Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 11:22 PM EST

Pull your pants up, send Charlie home, and get a clue. Kelly was so skanky that she legally changed her name to Kelly Isa Skanky Skankh0. The only thing she's got going on in her life is a perpetual train.

Jason Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 06:05 PM EST

For all of you bashing on the contestants.. They are obviously more than they show on TV... remeber this is a TV show.. and they are edited in which ever way the producers want them edited in.. and some of the contestants could be acting as that is their game plan to win the big bucks.. SO honestly get a hobbie you guys

Julie Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 06:04 PM EST

Poor Turtle!.. Ace blah.. Sugar- get over your tears and I'll miss kelly too Jeff! I hope Fang does better next episode

Marcus Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 06:02 PM EST

Actually.. to all you Suvivor junkies.. I never heard Kelly complain once in the game? EVER.. I liked her in tribal when she spoke her mind.. Though I bet she said more.. but the edit didn't make it.. I think you guys should leave the poor girl alone..Everyone is always jealous of the young good looking girl who tends to have a-lot going on in their life! So relax. Just thought I would stick up for her. In other words GO KOTA

Roon Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 05:59 PM EST

Crystal sucks.. I dont care what anyone says.. she was the last chick up that hill.. and olympic athlete... PLEASE... they should have picked more on her than they did Kelly.. I always say Kelly moving.. and she did better then Crystal and SUgar in most challanges.. Poor girl.. Ace is a ass.. Kenny is SO boring. Matty is cool.. thats it.

Dave Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 05:57 PM EST

Team Kelly Randy and Corinne.. They all speak their minds.

Pat Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 05:56 PM EST

Agree! Kelly looks beautiful in her day after video... I was speechless.. she may say stupid silly comments but shes sure hell fun to look at! I want to follow this girl.. hope to see her in some magazines

Sammie Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 05:54 PM EST

I agree.. Jacquie was SO annoying and a complete dud.. it looks like on all the blogs she writes back defending herself.. its truly SAD.. noone knows you are a good competitor or are smarter in any way.. YOU HAD NO air time.. and actually CRIED and complained about everything.. Kelly did a great job.. and was true to herself.. and was playing an honest game.. sure she said silly things but shes human! She had a ride of a lifetime.. and she probably hasn't seen much of Survivor.. but who cares.. listen to JEff you crazy rude people " get off your damn soapbox and leave her alone"

Louie Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 05:52 PM EST

when will MAXIM or Playboy pick up Kelly.. she looked stunning in her day after video on You Tube

pal Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 05:51 PM EST

Jacquie sucked.. She had the worst personality.. she CRIED in the game.. and even JEFF hates her.. she was a waste of space they should of put another hotter girl on there.. a little older than Kelly.. I loved that girl she added a-lot of entertainment... I miss her too Jeff..

c11 Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 04:07 AM EST

No one seems to know, so I'll ask here: WHO HAS CONTROL OF THE HIDDEN IMMUNITY IDOL? Sugar found it, and now that she let Ace take it from her, is it his or is it her's? I'm more confused than Bill Clinton at an abstinance seminar!

Privacy Schmivacy Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 03:11 AM EST

We are all clamoring, 'Who IS Sheetal?' This is how unfounded rumors get started, BUT, has Jeff hooked up with gorgeous vegetarian actress Sheetal Sheth?

Perhaps she is the one who recommended the massive potboiler =Shantaram= that Jeff was reading in his tent at the rate of half a page a day during Dalton's behind the scenes tour?

Jeff, if you weren't so darn likeable, we probably wouldn't care so much.

To Witchy Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 12:59 AM EST

Wow! Give us all a break and stop hogging the board!

To Darla Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 04:53 PM EST

What have you done that Sugar would be a fan of yours?

felicity Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 04:28 PM EST

the whole turtle thing..before reading the posts it didn't even cross my mind,I mean,the show is "Survivor",remember?these people are stranded in a place where their resources are limited considerably;so it was an opportunity to get some proteins or just to try something new,I would have done it too, for sure.
about the people..they voted Kelly off,"finally"!!she was really annoying,bad attitude,sucked at challenges,no personality,she had her more than 15 minutes of fame.
at this point, I'm really just waiting for the merge...I'm hoping for things to become interesting..you can see the power players(provided that they make it through the merge)-Ace,Matty,Marcus..maybe Randy,maybe Corrine..and I'm going with Ace,he's just so fun to watch,act or no act,he's playing hard, he came into a tribe where he didn't have the numbers and he's still standing..and I don't know about Sugar,if she is faking it,kudos to her.
oh...and I'm really dissapointed in Crystal, was expecting a lot more.

Darla Kutej Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 11:48 AM EST

Sugar became a fan of mine the first time she went to exile island and overcame her fears and kept searching for the idle, until she suceeded! Th ese people need to wake up and vote off Ace or he is going to win!

sandy Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 09:33 PM EST

i think there are more idols to be found...to bad sugar cant figure this out??????

America Hates Sugar Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 06:22 PM EST

THEY DO.

Sawadee Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 03:20 PM EST

Jill, don't you think that Ace is playing for the cameras? Not that he doesn't think elephants are beautiful--I mean, who could disagree? But everything Ace says, he says as: "Ace the TV character." I think that's why I find him so annoying. I don't mind a good survivor snake. But Ace is not a snake for strategic reasons. He's a snake for TV time. Survivor is merely the backdrop of the Ace Show. And to that, I say "Yuck!" I think that's this season's big weakness. Randy is also playing to the cameras. It feels as if very few of the contestants came to play the game. They just came to be on TV.

aa Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 01:09 PM EST

i don't miss kelly at all. as far as the turtle goes why shouldn't they eat it? just because they have a lot of rice now doesn't mean it'll last forever (especially with dan around). plus i bet it was really good with all the spices they won last week.

WITCHY Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 01:00 PM EST

ok
what is your problem with killing this turtle SHAUNTI~?!
people need to eat
turtles are there
they are food
animals eat other animals
would you cry boohoo when you by those beautiful leather shoes or that handbag~?
oh I know you must have those
so think about it when you strut that beautiful leather into the car your driving that is polluting our air~

Randy
oh my
I LOVE THAT RANDY~!
he is the only one giving us good TV~
I just wish I were there with Randy
hmmm a team of " EVIL " how sweet would that be~
I enjoy his comments
mine would be far worse
at least he is contributing to camp life and challenges and NOT sitting out every other challenge ~!

ACE
well now
I think you played your last card with this "supremacy bullcrap"
you my little man are truly nauseating~!

Sugar
well I am not feeling all sweet on this blonde
she is dull...lifeless
seriously they could have done much better in casting a poster of a pin up model instead of Miss Boohoo~!

I want to see more players like Randy...male and female
true thinkers of the game
not players who want to further their career
or
players who are thinking
how can I get a gig out of this when it is over
so I need to watch what I say...how I pose
I want to be a TV STAR~
"PUKE"


Jeffy
give me a holla
if you love Randy
you'll f*ckin love me~

Witchy~

WITCHY Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 12:58 PM EST

ok
what is your problem with killing this turtle Sheetal~?!
people need to eat
turtles are there
they are food
animals eat other animals
would you cry boohoo when you by those beautiful leather shoes or that handbag~?
oh I know you must have those
so think about it when you strut that beautiful leather into the car your driving that is polluting our air~

Randy
oh my
I LOVE THAT RANDY~!
he is the only one giving us good TV~
I just wish I were there with Randy
hmmm a team of " EVIL " how sweet would that be~
I enjoy his comments
mine would be far worse
at least he is contributing to camp life and challenges and NOT sitting out every other challenge ~!

ACE
well now
I think you played your last card with this "supremacy bullcrap"
you my little man are truly nauseating~!

Sugar
well I am not feeling all sweet on this blonde
she is dull...lifeless
seriously they could have done much better in casting a poster of a pin up model instead of Miss Boohoo~!

I want to see more players like Randy...male and female
true thinkers of the game
not players who want to further their career
or
players who are thinking
how can I get a gig out of this when it is over
so I need to watch what I say...how I pose
I want to be a TV STAR~
"PUKE"


Jeffy
give me a holla
if you love Randy
you'll f*ckin love me~

Witchy~

To SHAUNTI Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 12:38 PM EST

We just wish you'd go away.

Nightmarez Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 12:09 PM EST

SUGAR IS VILE!

CarlPerth Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 10:43 AM EST

Whats the difference between killing a turtle and killing a pig, fish or chicken?

All of these are "harmless" and "innocent" creatures. Why should a turtle suddenly be off limits if its a viable food source? Because it's cuter? Seriously SHAUNTI, grow the hell up.

Wolffe Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 10:06 AM EST

For being an Olympic Champion, Crystal has sure come up short on the challenges. I don't mind her crying, but she's gotta realize she's part of the problem, not the solution. Too much tv time is spent on Fang, I guess because they are falling apart. At the rate Fang is disintegrating, they'll have to mix up the tribes again to keep it balanced. I don't understand why Fang can't catch some fish, turtles, eels, birds, whatever for food. There's gotta be wildlife all over the place, but maybe the big production trucks scare them away.

Seems too easy, but I predict Fang will lose another challenge next week and Crystal will be voted off.

NIc Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 06:36 AM EST

"they killed an innocent turtle. the fat well fed tribe killed an innocent turtle"
Ever think that was an angle the producers were going for - instilling anger at the Big Bully Kota Tribe??

"i am depressed because i no longer can appreciate my favorite show on TV.

survivor producers you really messed up airing the murder of that turtle"

Somethings wrong with you people - Have you forgotten you are watching survivor????????
The most popular season (Survivor Australian Outback) remember the pig??
Perhaps you should realise that a TV show that brings out these tthoughts and emotions is a good thing, it;s not just all about cheap laughs.

SDB Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 05:25 AM EST

It's called SURVIVOR- You are expected to kill and eat things like turtles to survive. They needed the extra turtle protein to balance the carbs they had just eatten!

SHAUNTI Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 03:55 AM EST

i am depressed because i no longer can appreciate my favorite show on TV.

survivor producers you really messed up airing the murder of that turtle.

join me in my ban against survivor the turtle killers!!!!!!!!!

i used to wish more than anthting i could be on your show now i just want it to go away!

SHAUNTI Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 03:50 AM EST

they killed an innocent turtle. the fat well fed tribe killed an innocent turtle.
if it had been the hungry tribe i would not have had a problem with it.
i will never watch this show again after being a fan since day one.
it is sad but i now hate survivor and those who had any knowledge or participation in the killing of this poor turtle.
former survivor faithful

Diggin' Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:48 PM EST

"First of all let me just say this will be short." I'll bet you say that to all the girls! LOL!! Thanks for sending me to sleep with a laugh! I'll bet you hear that a lot, too! Love ya, Probester! LOL!

Diggin' Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:27 PM EST

"First off, let me just say that this will be short." I'll bet you say that to all the girls, JP! LOL!! Thanks for sending me to sleep with a good laugh! I'll bet you hear that one alot, too! LOL!

to dsquaredfrmasquared Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:51 PM EST

Good call! The elephants are stealing the show--not that they have much competition. But I must admit, I'm really pulling for Kenny. He's not getting the winner's edit, alas, but a girl can dream.

Stacy Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 08:42 PM EST

Jill, I agree with you. I think Ace and Sugar are a lot of fun to watch. Sugar was adorable when she first got to Exile Island. I just hope she does a bit more thinking on her own and doesn't just do what other people tell her to!

Jill Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 08:34 PM EST

I may be the only person who is rooting for the bizarre Ace/Sugar alliance. Ace is the only one of these nimrods (and to a lesser extent, Matty) who seems to truly appreciate the astounding things they're getting to see out there. When Ace sees the elephant and says "He's beautiful", you don't care that in terms of the game, he's a snake. He GETS IT -- he gets what a privilege it is to be out there and to see what they're getting to see. Kudos too for the crew who is giving us this amazing animal photography this season. This is always well done (see also: howler monkeys in Guatemala), but in HD this year the production values are breathtaking. Lovely, lovely work.

And you simply have to adore Sugar. She is so dopey, and yet so shrewd, and so goodhearted. And she's adorable -- as if Betty Boop came to life.

audrey50 Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 08:04 PM EST

Admit it, Jeff. You like to say "Admit it." Ü

CeeLee Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 07:53 PM EST

Nope, sorry - won't miss Kelly! Just wish it had been her gone last week instead of Jackie. True, wishing Sugar and Ace will blow this tribe.

Rachel Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 06:44 PM EST

Not sure who Sheetel is but Jeff and Julie broke up at least 6 months ago. Heard him talking about it on Regis and Kelly.

Un Francais a Hollywood Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 06:27 PM EST

I love you too, Jeff, but when you have a job, you gotta do it. Admitting this is too short and asking us to deal with it is pretty much like a contestant saying the challenge is already lost and not playing anymore. I hope you got some food in exchange for selling out this week!

Greg Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 04:35 PM EST

Yeah, who's Sheetal? I thought Probst was dating Julie something from a previous season. Anyone know? Probst?

Also, (if Jeff actually sees this): any other questions you're for sure going to ask at the reunion?

Dan Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 04:11 PM EST

The season so far has been average at best. However, the people calling it the worst ever obviously never saw Fiji. The ridiculous haves/have-nots theme ensured that season would bomb before it ever began.

I do agree with the people who point out that the dud players/characters have all been voted out early, which leaves all the better ones still in the game, so the 2nd half of the season does have potential. Let's just hope that most of the remaining players are willing and ready to backstab and it doesn't become a lame pick-em-off situation. I'll be rooting for Ace because he's the most interesting character and he's playing the game hard.

Cao Man... how can you be disgusted by Charlie when we've barely seen or heard him in six weeks?

Daniel Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 04:04 PM EST

Jeffie,
This recap was pretty dismal. What happened? You were doing so well.
Ya know what? I forgive you! You're so friggin' adorable, I just wanna eat you with a spoon! YUM!
Jeff, question, is it true you're BI? Cause if you are, I'm so entering Survivor next year!

Cao Man Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 04:01 PM EST

Sorry, but I'm right and I know it and I'm not afraid to say it. I'm not homophobic, it would be the same way if Charlie was a woman fawning over Marcus (not anything in particular from last night's episode, but the series so far in general).

Leslie Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:58 PM EST

Shut the f*ck up cao fun!

Whack Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:57 PM EST

Cao Man, you're full of a lot of.....opinions. Apparently you're quite the expert, not only on Survivor but on humanity in general. Question, what did I miss from last night's episode in which resulted in you finding Charlie's behaviour disgusting???? I can almost feel the homophobia spewing forth, but i just want to be sure that was your implication.

To To Cao Man Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:55 PM EST

Yeah, because rowing an inner tube in one particular challenge really determines whether you deserve to be there or not, right? Anyways, watch some of the insider videos, she is so cute, just how she talks. Plus it sucks that there are no attractive women left now that both Paloma (who was awesome too btw) and Kelly are gone. Sugar is gross. What has she done but cry and be stupid? The behavior I'm referring to with Charlie is his constant fawning over Marcus. It's just embarassing to watch. He's a pathetic player who Marcus is just using to drag to the finals for an easy win. Charlie has no self-respect whatsoever.
I also don't want Marcus to win because there've been SO MANY other winners exactly like him, young, male, boring, and athletic. Plus he's really rich and doesn't deserve the money.

To Cao Man (again) Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:46 PM EST

Marcus hasn't been challenged yet. It's very possible he will have to do something daring or step out of the box. I'm a Marcus fan (I think) but the best case scenerio for fans is for Ace to make the merge & challenge Marcus. Things on Kota have been too easy, but the merge will turn their little tribe upside down.

One can hope for all heII breaking lose, right?

To Cao Man Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:41 PM EST

Wait, what's disgusting about Charlie's behavior?

As for Kelly, let me remind you that she sat & floated on her tube in a recent challenge, did nothing but b!tch about Ace & basically did nothing to help her tribe win. When did we ever see her "fun goofy" personality? All I can recall is her sour face sitting around complaining about everyone else.

Cao Man Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:36 PM EST

Marcus is boring because he has such an even-keeled personality that he'll never doing anything daring, out of the box or different. He'll just continue to be boring on his way to his coronation ala Earl. Also, am I the only DISGUSTED by Charlie's behavior? And how did Kelly have a bad attitude? Ace and Sugar were the ones always complaining about her. Kelly had such a fun and goofy personality and she was doing her best.

Poopert Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:33 PM EST

And I just want to dispell the myth that Jaquie was a good player or somehow better than Kelly. Last time I checked Kelly didn't CRY on her way out. Jaquie got PWNT. Plus Jaquie was boring and a dud, Kelly says even you said it Jeff. And Marcus, Corinne and Charlie SUCK.

To Cao Man Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:30 PM EST

How can you tell if Marcus is boring? We never get to see him because the losers on Fang take up most of the show. I think Marcus may look like the obvious winner, but people like him usually wear the target after the merge. Tom Weston was one of the few who was on top through the whole season. He was surrounded by fools who gave him the game (deserved or not). As for Kelly, she had a terrible attitude and served no value on her tribe. Sugar is probably as useless, but has a much better attitude. The women this year are completely lame. The last hope for the women is probably Corrinne, but again, we don't know because Kota is barely shown!
This season hasn't been too bad. Just remember, Kota will go into the merge with most of it's tribe intact. They will then have to kill each other off, and I think (hope) that things will get very interesting. If Matty & Ace survive to the merge, the merged tribe will be full of strong players, and the game will finally heat up.

Lynn in the Desert Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:21 PM EST

OK, so here is the score:

1) Randy/Gary Busey - separated at birth...
2) The most endearing creature in Africa in a turtle...not elephants, not lions, not antelopes...a turtle...
3) Ace is probably evil, but a damn good actor as well, so he is probably somehow related to Richard Hatch (be careful, my friend, look where HE ended up...)
4) Food makes men stupid...
5) Cryin, while understandable, makes women LOOK stupid...
6) Jeff is not having any fun in Africa, but he IS having fun as long as he has a computer, right?
7) As stupid as Cao Man thinks we all are, we're still watching, and CBS has ridiculously high ratings on Thursday nights, so who's stupid now?
8) Extra note - is ANYONE ELSE grossed out by the thought of "Sugar's Shack", or is it just me?

I hate you Randy. Therefore, you MUST win...

Dave Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:17 PM EST

Jeff, all I have to say after your latest blog entry is WTF.

One Idol Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:17 PM EST

There is only one hidden Immunity Idol this season. Unless Sugar plays it or leaves without using it, there will only be that one. I'll bet the Survivor producers were anxiously hoping it got used eventually so they could hide a new one, in a MUCH better/harder place. It will be funny if a player from Kota ever gets to go since they keep sending Sugar, thinking she would never find it. A lot of time will be wasted looking for it. Not that I think Kota will ever lose a fricken challenge until the merge.

Yau Boi Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:10 PM EST

And just to answer the question about the hidden immunity idol (see how complicated, confusing and overemphasized it is?), there's only one hidden idol this season, another one won't be rehidden until the one currently in circulation (Sugar's) is played.

Cao Man Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:04 PM EST

Sorry, but most of the people posting here- the general audience- of this show, are stupid. You hate on Kelly but what you don't realize is that she was one of the most entertaining and genuine people on the show. Sugar is a fake little piece of crap and I can't believe everybody's falling for the editing. How come Jeff didn't call out Sugar at the challenge when she was the slowest one? She did worse than Kelly, yet no one seems to care and call Kelly "useless and a waste of space." Personally, I think it's appalling that almost all of the women are already gone. You need to cast stronger women and weaker men to make it fairer. Second of all, get rid of the hidden immunity idols. They're boring, overused, played out and just clutter the show. It's old now. It was entertaining for maybe a couple of seasons, but now it's time to put it to bed. And Marcus is the most obvious winner in the show's history. Too bad he's also one of the most boring and bland ones as well.

Pete Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:00 PM EST

Oh, and one question. The rules of the game stipulate that you can give the idol away, but it cannot be taken. Once Sugar gave Ace the idol, was she allowed to just go take it back, or is the idol technically still Ace's to use?

Pete Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 02:58 PM EST

Randy is good TV, period. Like him or not, his nastiness was one of the most intriguing parts of last night's episode. I don't think SEG or CBS needs to be told this was not one of the greatest episodes, just as Jeff said, sometimes it just happens.

These people are not ceaselessly interesting, and the focus on the lame people who are fortunately exiting the game should lead to a more intriguing mid-game.

I do agree with several who commented that characters are generally more interesting when they have intriguing personalities, not just nice bods. No I'm not going to miss Kelly, and I don't particularly care for Sugar.

However, this season has some people who are playing the game well but just haven't been part of the story arc yet. Their day will soon come.

Jeff, next summer we'll have enough interesting people we should be able to cut down on the slower moments. Trust me on this. Looking forward to next week being more strategic.

gemapet Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 02:49 PM EST

Why didn't Sugar go for another II? Was she not allowed even when she didn't have possession of it? Choosing the fruit and complaining about it is not serious game play. No kudos deserved.

cj Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 02:45 PM EST

Sorry Jeff - while I'll agree with you that Sugar is growing on me (slightly), I can't agree that Kelly will be missed. Poor competitor, pretty lame person.

Rich Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 02:43 PM EST

Once someone finds the Hidden (not really) Immunity Idol, doesn't the crew hide another one? Seems I remember that there was a second one somewhere, or was that just after the first one was no longer in play???

Henry Jenkins Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 02:39 PM EST

I always enjoy hearing Jeff's perspective in these blogs, as I do here, but he was pissy this week. I feel like I just got chewed out by my mom or something. Who poured the sour milk on his Cheerios?

Nick Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 02:18 PM EST

I agree with Kevin...these contestants are way lame except for Matty, Corinne, and Marcus. Ace and Sugar might create some drama....let's hope they do and that Gabon doesn't totally suck.

Nick Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 02:17 PM EST

Who the f.ck is sheetal and why should we care?!?!?

This was boring.

JNL Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 01:55 PM EST

Jeff, you will be out of a job if your producers don't start selecting better characters. Too many contestants like Kelly make for a lame game. I loved the ice burn she got from Ace at tribal council.

Apart from the Elephant scene, I'm pretty disappointed w/ the scenery of Gabon. It looks like my elementary school play ground during the challenges. I hope we get to hear from some of the people of Gabon!

Adam Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 01:20 PM EST

I don't miss Kelly and I never thought she was cute.

Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 01:13 PM EST

Aw, c'mon, Ma! I love the word "nother," it's my favorite non-word. At least he didn't write "should of."

Lisa Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 01:10 PM EST

Love you Jeff.

Crystal's lack of performance at challenges amazes me. I thought last nite she would kick butt at either/both challenge, but she was lame, again. I don't see how this woman is a gold-medal Olympic athlete.

Ma Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:53 PM EST

Jeff! "a whole 'nother" - ugh!!! Please world, enough of the "nother" thing! It's not a word.

DavidFSF Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:27 PM EST

Unless the tribe is composed of vegan non-leather wearers, or if the turtle was an endangered species, there's no difference in killing it or a chicken or a pig. Turtle soup was a mainstay delicacy on all haute cuisine menus until they were hunted to near extinction in the '20s or thereabouts. They're not even cute.

Jeff Hinting? Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:25 PM EST

Jeff's endorsement of Sugar makes me think that she IS playing the game, and we'll come to like her more in the next few episodes. I don't dislike her now, but I am questioning her Immunity Idol behavior. The last person to not hold onto an II for dear life watched it be blindsided out of the game (James ended up with both when whatshisname told him where the second one was).

Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:24 PM EST

Who is Sheetal?

abarone Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:37 AM EST

Jeff
Why can't sugar or anyone else for that matter bring back some of the fruit- is it part of the rules or something. I wonder why she's crying about and not sharing the fruit she's getting?

Kevin Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:34 AM EST

Butterscotch-
I'll keep trying out as long as they keep the show going. I would love the chance to prove myself on the show one of these days!

Linda L Overman Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:27 AM EST

OK Jeff, voting Kelly off and Sugar taking the idol back was the highlight of the show last night. This has been the worst season yet! I think they cut all the juicy stuff out. We need more on the kota tribe. Fang are lazy losers, starving in the jungle OMG how dumb are these people. I have been for Sugar from the beginning and so have my parents, they are in their seventy's and I call them every Friday to discuss the show. We are really surprised that it is the worst season so far and we have never missed a season yet! You have been the only part of the show that has been entertaining, LOL. Thanks for that. As far as Ace's accent, it is possible when you live in a country for a while you do pick up on that, LOL.

dsquaredfrmasquared Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:18 AM EST

Sugar is growing on me. Kelly never did. But overall, at this point I'm rooting for an elephant to win -- their appearances have been the best parts of the show.

Missed the episode Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:10 AM EST

Probst... do I sense a 'tude? Your life sorta busy? Nonetheless, your missive is entertaining. I missed the episode, but it doesn't really matter, right?

Miss M Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:04 AM EST

Who is Sheetal??? Kelly was a boring waste of space and a lousy contestant. CYA! Randy is awesome, I loved him taunting Fang. Matty and Ace are fighters and that's the only good thing about Fang. I love Sugar but what a ding dong over the whole idol thing with Ace. I can't wait for you to grill Ace about his accent on the Reunion show! I was horrified that Kota killed and ate the turtle and I'm not some nutty activist about that kind of stuff, it just seemed so wrong with all the fish and food they have. The turtle seemed so pretty. Hopefully the merge will save this season. When the elephants are more interesting than the contestants, you know it's a bad season. Jeff, at this point, I'd watch an hour of swimming, tree eating elephants.

serafina Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:57 AM EST

i really like sugar and matty. they seem really sincere in playing the game, although based on appearances, what they've been doing so far appears a tad naive. but imagine how much more unexpected and interesting it would be if they show some scheming chops when (and i'm praying) they get through the merger!

Egg Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:48 AM EST

You know fang is going to lose when they give them physical competitions. They were doomed with the snake, never had a chance against the well fed Kota. Looks like once they merge we'll be stuck watching Kota pick off the remaining fangs

Vancouver Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:45 AM EST

Jeff, I love you...you're adorable and compact and if you were gay, I'd call you my pocket gay.
Anyways, the verdict is still out on both this season and Sugar. Thus far, it's a pretty tame season, no major backstabbing or juicy storylines, but it always gets better after the merge. I'm hoping there's more to Sugar then tears and a higher percentage of body fat, because thus far, her strategy is just odd.
Not a fan of Ace and I find his "accent" is making fewer and fewer appearances during his cocky monologues.
Can't stand Randy, he's entertaining, but he's just not a good guy. I can't root for someone who is downright disturbing.
Hoping that Marcus, Corinne, and Charlie make it far and that we get to see more of them.
(Btw - Nick Lachey is bothering me)
(And... who is Sheetal? Your dog or your girl?)

Vancouver Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:45 AM EST

Jeff, I love you...you're adorable and compact and if you were gay, I'd call you my pocket gay.
Anyways, the verdict is still out on both this season and Sugar. Thus far, it's a pretty tame season, no major backstabbing or juicy storylines, but it always gets better after the merge. I'm hoping there's more to Sugar then tears and a higher percentage of body fat, because thus far, her strategy is just odd.
Not a fan of Ace and I find his "accent" is making fewer and fewer appearances during his cocky monologues.
Can't stand Randy, he's entertaining, but he's just not a good guy. I can't root for someone who is downright disturbing.
Hoping that Marcus, Corinne, and Charlie make it far and that we get to see more of them.
(Btw - Nick Lachey is bothering me)
(And... who is Sheetal? Your dog or your girl?)

Butterscotch Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:42 AM EST

I find it bizarre that people place such emphasis on 'eye candy' contestants, as if Survivor showcases the sexiest cast of any primetime show. While I appreciate beauty as much as the next person, I don't focus on the physically hot on this show. Unless you like dirty, bug bite infested near-starving people (good thing there's no smell-o-vision - unless of course, you like musky funk). It seems so stupid to cast people based on their potential eye candy status with the fans.
Kevin - I agree with your statement, "you need to make sure that from now on the selections are for compelling characters and less based on physical attributes". And if you're correct about what you'd have brought to the table, it would have been great to watch you.

Gadd Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:38 AM EST

Think for a minute. What if Sugar is playing Ace? He thinks he has her in his pocket. Notice how easy it was for her to give him the idol--and how easy it was for her to take it back! This is a woman who plays a dumb-blond model stereotype, but I think she is playing. She could play it to the end. Maybe she has me fooled, but maybe she has everyone on the tribe who thinks she's dumb fooled. What do you think? I think there's much, much more to Sugar than meets the eye!

Kwise Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:20 AM EST

I'm sorry, but Sugar IS dumb. She just GAVE the immunity idol to Ace? For what reason?? I saw no valid reason for her to give it to him. Then, she says to Kenny, all dopey, "so should I NOT have given the idol to Ace?" Blink, blink. I don't think she's playing dumb....I think she IS dumb.

areyoustupid!? Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:16 AM EST

are you serious jeff? sugar sucks at this game. she hasnt done anything to make her interesting. she cries at anything. stop crying! you hated kelly from teh get go so i dont even know how she made it past casting. did she let you feel her breasts? was that it jeff? you like touching young women during casting? or is the big strong alpha male types that you love and obsess over. this season so far isnt that great. its just like palau..whch wasnt my favorite cuz tom won by default of having dumb players on the season. youre not that great of a host or that unbiased...you dont really deserve that emmy jeff. you suck just as much as some of these people on the season.

Gadd Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:13 AM EST

I am fascinated by Sugar. She is certainly not dumb. I think she could really come in under the radar and win this game. All the other survivors have under-rated her. If she goes to Exile next week, I hope she chooses "Clue" over "Comfort", just in case there is a second immunity idol hidden.

MarySue Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:11 AM EST

I love Randy. He's such a jerk and I hope he stays long into the game. he's so entertaining.

JMJ Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:03 AM EST

Randy is the Gary Busey of reality tv and I love him.

aquaholic Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:56 AM EST

I'm a pacifist too but I'd kill that turtle for the chance at $1mil. Probst, just want you to know we don't pay any attention at tribal council. We're too distracted by how nice you look in your blue shirts. Yes, we're just that shallow!

orville Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:54 AM EST

I like Randy--sure he's kind of psycho, but at least he's entertaining. And at least he's pulling his weight in challenges. I say watch out for him. They might just underestimate him enough that he'll make it to the finals.

dbanks Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:54 AM EST

Poor Dan is down to his last pastry and a half. I guess he doesn't realize there are people in Africa who only have rice to eat everyday. They are called the FONG Tribe.

Dana Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:46 AM EST

Disagree about Kelly, I thought she sucked and she has a bad attitude as well. Great body, but her face is not so hot, the other blond they voted out was way better looking with a much better attitude. I was sad when they gave the turtle the ax :( I would have made it my pet, then again I don't eat red meat or pork. Did they all ready pick the cast for the next Survivor? I was thinking about sending in a tape. I like Ace so I hope he sticks around, loved his comment to Kelly at tribal :) I am still hoping Sugar makes it far

MtlSam Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:40 AM EST

I add my voice to the chorus: who is Sheetal?

DeWayne Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:32 AM EST

Here are a few of my thoughts:
Good show last night. Here are some of my thoughts:

-That wild-eyed guy Randy reminds me of Gary Busey. What a wacko, but he is fun to watch.
-When Crystal's designation says Olympic Champion, I wonder if they mean the actual Olympics or something a little more "special"? (and I'm not badmouthing those games because I think some of those folks would leave her in the dust, too).
-I think if he survives to the merge, Matty could be the next Ozzy. He is a fierce competitor, perhaps the best player in the game right now.
-Sorry, Mr. Turtle. You swam into the wrong camp! If you'd have gone to Fong, you'd have been home free!

Kellan Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:28 AM EST

I won't miss Kelly. She was useless and did nothing but complain about everyone else. Calling Crystal "unstable" right before the vote took balls though. My favorites are Matty, Marcus & Bob. Well, I think I'll like Marcus & Bob if we ever get to see them. With Fang losing everything, all the episodes have revolved around them. Kota needs to lose just so they get some screen time! Also, count me as a fan of Ace. I don't trust him at all, and I think his accent makes me really not trust him, but he's playing hard. I can't blame him for trying to make the flag pole himself, would you trust that tribe to do anything? This season is not bad, but it could be better.

Sean Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:26 AM EST

Hey Jeff. Love the blog this year! How about this for a future season: Just one tribe, all individual immunity challenges for the entire season. No strong/weak, have/have-not tribes. The seasons always get more interesting after the merge.

me Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:08 AM EST

in my opinion, one of the worse season of Survivor ever.

KayP Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:08 AM EST

Anyone else see Sugar say "let's take out Ace" in next weeks promos??!! Makes me like her even more... could it all be an act with Ace??

Lopez Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:07 AM EST

on my opinion; worst season so far.


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