Jeff Probst blogs 'Survivor: Gabon' (episode 7)

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philo Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 12:30 AM EST

Sugar is probably the worst person on an individual basis on Survivor for a long time. I hope she learns what it means to be an adult sometime in life, but I doubt it cause she seems like a lost cause!

SurvivorFan Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 12:39 AM EST

oh for the love of god, don't defend Dan! this is a guy who claims to be a lawyer and doesn't even know what a volcanic crater is! jesus!

by the way Ace was arrested for disorderly conduct after the show. I forget what contry he was in but he apparently hit a woman in a bar and was taken out and taken to the ground and put in handcuffs when he tried to resist arrest.

yeh characters like that are good for ratings but geeshe...

Ace being blindsided may have been the most exciting unexpected moment in survivor history. I was jumping for joy at Sugar-

Corrine and Randy are just ugly people on the inside. I will freak if either of these 2 make it to final 2 or 3. What ugly, ugly humans they are.

Judy Dawley Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 02:32 AM EST

CHAZ.....It is the
Tswaing Meteorite Crater ...Google it.
Now, do me the same favor and tell me please...when does the last episode air? I don't want to miss it...Is it in December?? or Jan?
Thanks!

Bebe Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 01:03 AM EST

I've noticed the same, Esther. Corinne and Susie are particularly filthy across the chest, but we don't see that on Crystal and Sugar. (???) I know how it is, gathering firewood; you get it right at that exact spot. So maybe Crystal and Sugar just weren't getting wood for (old, old) Fang.

Ashley Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 11:48 PM EST

Now, I didn't real ALL of these comments, but I just have t get this out there if no one else has. How can Crystal be an Olympic medal winner??? In the first episode she couldn't get up that hill...at all! In many other episodes she's slow and she gives up all the time, mid challenge. Shouldn't an olympic medalist have SOME kind of endurance?? And this past episode..she couldn't hold those bars on her hands for more than 1 second...I mean really??!!

Esther Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 10:35 PM EST

Am I the only one that has noticed Kota is the dirtiest bunch of people.
They could at least bath in the river.

missy Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 01:13 PM EST

I have a great idea for a new Reality show how about sending your cry baby lazy office worker to a 3rd world country to work. I work with a bunch of winers who sit on there butts all day they need to trade places with people who really work. This is a great idea I would love it.

c11 Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 02:31 AM EST

There's nothing like a good blindside! Ace got what he deserved, and it'd be nice to see Randy get chopped off at the knees as well.

Chaz Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 01:45 PM EST

PLEASE! What is the name of the huge crator on Survivor when the contestants were reading the letter.

kit Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 07:56 PM EST

Fisrt off Kenny is the smartest player ever he keeps making moves that will benefit him on the long run. Eventhought he had a target on his back early on in the show, he has turned is around. The was he was able to get sugar on his side was awesome, and I kinda feel suger is not looking ahead, by breaking her aliance she is now vulnerable, for sure tey will flush out the idol and then she is gone. If she had Ace on her side then she would be rocking the idol and having a clear ally. Right now there is no one she can trust. Anyhow Kenny is clearly the leader of the Fang tribe and he will be there in the merger with no problems now.

ivy Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 07:25 PM EST

Loved Ace. Never doubted his accent (what's the point of faking an accent? I don't get it.) Huge mistake trusting an airhead like Sugar. She's the Sara Palin of Survivor, with her adorable little expressions and passive-aggressive behavior. Can't wait to see her gone. Crystal is entertaining - it must be like arguing with a crazy person to deal with her.

Daxx Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 02:17 PM EST

Great ep! Funny how stupid decisions play as well as smart ones.

To Survivor James:

The animals in the opening are called "red river hogs". They are standard, hog-sized. They are unique in that red color and the tassels thay have on their ears.

BklynGirl Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 11:12 AM EST

I was disappointed when Ace was blindsided. He probably couldn't be trusted by anyone but Sugar (for the time being), but she didn't even try to check out Kenny's story with Ace. When the tribes merge, Ace would have had a huge target on him, allowing Sugar time to make a new alliance within Kota. Now Matty will have the target Ace would have had, & Kenny & Crystal won't help her. Sugar is pretty useless to her tribe when it comes to the challenges, so she better be prepared to use her Immunity Idol at the next TC. I don't dislike Sugar, but I thnk she could have waited until the merge before breaking her alliance. All she has left is that Idol, and once they flush it, she'll have nothing/no one.

Linda Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 10:08 AM EST

Jeff you are wrong about Ace, sorry to say that was the most exciting part of this years so far! I was so stoked that Sugar went with Kenny, go Girl. Crystal what is wrong with that girl? She is terrible does not even try in the challenges, sad to see that from an athlete. Randy you are a dog!!!! I hope you go really soon and in a blindside. Along with Corrine. Bob is s awesome for an old man, I hope he goes with Sugar and Kenny to the end! At last I am once again looking forward to Thursday night. I was thinking you had lost your mojo.

Pete Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 11:04 PM EST

Jeff, have to confess I loved Bob not protecting his emotions, but letting all that come out knowing people would likely see it. Nothing wrong with being a man in touch with your emotions.

Your column is a bit more insightful than last week, but its obvious you're distracted. Although frankly I don't see how you do it anyway.

I hate that this game has taken so much out of Crystal, she was a much more enjoyable character early on. And I have one painful admission. You were right. Despite my best efforts, I'm starting to like Sugar a bit...darn it.

Looking forward to creating a bit of drama of my own next summer.

Jeannine Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 09:14 PM EST

why do they think Bob is annoying? Randy is the annoying one "I own the beach, the food..." SHUTUP RANDY! Go Bob, Ken and Sugar!

Love Survivor Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 08:17 PM EST

Was very proud of Sugar for standing up for herself and not giving Ace the idol. He thought he had her wrapped around his little finger. Goodbye Ace!

Kidd Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 04:07 PM EST

K, You are correct regarding Sugar's vote. CBS blurred out part of her vote. She wrote Ace's name on her vote, but also wrote "-hole" at the end of Ace's name. On CBS's website, you can see the entire vote on their video page, and you can see her clearly write "Ace-hole". LOL. How quickly people change their minds about people on this show!

Judy Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 04:04 PM EST

Anyone here know when the final episode of Survivor Gabon airs? Thanks!

Ana Kay Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 09:10 AM EST

Jeff, thank you so much for your blog. I have always wondered what an insider's perspective on survivor would be and its always fascinating to read! You also seem to have a good sense of humor which comes through your writing. Thanks.

prplrose5 Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 11:11 PM EST

Hi, Jeff! Love you! Can you tell us why everyone was suddenly saying that Bob is annoying? I haven't seen any evidence of that.

jill Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 08:41 PM EST

Is it just me, or is the editing on Survivor Gabon really off this year. Some things just don't make sense!!

james Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 08:40 PM EST

Jeff I loved reading your your overview of Todd Herzog, winner of Survivor China, because it was so right on and made me look at things different, but you were wrong about Ace getting blindsided. You need to admit you got that one wrong please!

survivor lover Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 08:35 PM EST

Jeff, I always love your view, but I wish you would admit that you were wrong when you said Ace got blind-sided. He may have been surprised at first when he figured out Sugar was going to go with Kenny, but he knew going in that he was done.

ccc Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 01:21 PM EST

To Just Me-- I think you owe Jeff an apology. There is no reason to mock his post.

Just Me Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 12:12 PM EST

"Jeff Probst Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 02:02 PM EST

Okay already. Yes like any other Survivor junkie, I read these comments. Hate comments that say things like Jeff really sucks. Love comments that say things like "Jeff is really cool." Okay, I'm done."

Yeah, anyone can make their name "Jeff Probst"...

Track Star Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 12:15 AM EST

Yes, Crystal was an Olympic gold medalist in 2004 by leading off the 4x400 in the semifinal round. She has retired and is a full time mom. I think that her weight issue was too much to deal with after the Athens Games.

Charles Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 11:32 PM EST

Jeff is really cool......

howabout on one of the new seasons you guys should have an immunity challenge for the teams- they have a choice...work together and win or some could go off to find a hidden immunity idol instead... weaken the team or go and try to find a chance for immunity... not sure how it would work but I know you guys are always looking for new ideas.

Chris Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 10:14 PM EST

The reason they keep sending Sugar to EI is to keep the pool of people who might have found the HII to a minimum.

Sheila-GA Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 08:45 PM EST

What is the thinking in sending Sugar to exile nearly every time?
She got the best deal--warm, dry comfortable place to sleep...lots of food(fruit) to eat.
CBS needs to check Crystal's back ground--if she was an Olympic star then why does she do so poorly in challenges..even on the very 1st one she had to be dragged up the hill!!
Her poor attitude should get her voted off NOW...
As for Marcus..you go Doc!!

George Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 06:23 PM EST

Sugar is awesome. That is all.

Grumpy Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 05:10 PM EST

Jeff, totally off the subject. I remember that had hooked up with a girl froma previous show, are you still an item. My wife and were wondering just for S&G's

Darwin Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 05:08 PM EST

Nice blog Jeff, It was an AWESOME episode. My jaw dropped when Ace was voted off and Matty voted for Crystal. I am rooting for Sugar! I hope they take out Marcus, Charlie and Corinne when the merge comes. Im rooting for the underdogs so go Ken and Sugar Final two! Randy and Corinne goes to troll camp.

K Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 05:01 PM EST

The last vote for Ace - something was blurred out on the parchment after Ace's name. Did somebody write "Ace-hole"? lol

Kate Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 04:53 PM EST

Just one thought, my guess for the twist next week is they get this beach trip together and get send back to camp and Kota's camp is stripped to looking something like Fong's camp in the fairness angle, we can't give Fong more stuff - but we can take away stuff and who has the stuff? Kota.

Iammine78 Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 04:51 PM EST

Hi Jeff,
Great to see you contributing here on the site. If you get a chance, please, (I'm begging you), give me something redeemable about Ace. I agree with Sugar that he was (is?) a snake and couldn't be trusted. But, for me, I'd cringe when I'd hear him speak. And yes, I do think his accent is fake. Maybe I'll miss him more in a couple of weeks, though it looks like Randy is shaping up to be quite the villain for the second half of this season. So yes, I'm very (very) sincere when I ask for any redeeming, "I'll miss you" Ace qualities. To be fair, Ace should have made it to the jury, at the least. (I do think Crystal needs to go. At this point I think she's afraid for all to find out she's an Olympian. She'd get sooo dogged for her poor physicality in the challenges.) I find myself hoping someone from Fang wins the whole thing. I know its still early, but...Matty, Sugar....bring home the cool cash. Let all in Kota sit dumbfounded at your hopeful, eventual victory!

Kate Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 04:50 PM EST

I am rooting for Kenny now and really only worrying about Charlie and Corrine being able to see through his game (as it seemed to me that Randy was confused about the vote and Marcus was confused that Randy was confused, like they forgot to tell Randy that was how they would assure either Dan or Susie would go home)

Amy Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 04:14 PM EST

Great episode, great recap. I'm so glad you're doing these, Jeff (and coming back to comment, too!). For the record, I absolutely adore you. :-)

Here's one thing my husband and I have a hard time getting past: These people have been out there for less than 3 weeks and they lose their minds over getting letters from home. I could see if they'd been separated for longer than a month or two, but after just a few weeks? My husband was in the military and we spent far longer time periods apart, with him going to isolated, scary places. I guess we have a hard time conjuring up the same amount of emotion we see on the show.

About this episode: I was sorry to see Ace go because he was entertaining to watch. I really want Crystal off my TV screen, and I hope she gets some sort of therapy in the future. Her mental sickness makes me sad. It's hard to watch.

I love me some Marcus. He reminds me of the Bachelor, Travis Stork, for some reason.

Excited for next week!

Survivor James Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 03:54 PM EST

Jeff - can you please answer this question , what in the name of Wild Kingdom are those big hog like looking animals that are shown in the opening sequence , jumping over a small creek? They are brown in color and have black markings on their face - they look huge & nothing like any animal I have ever seen!

Lizzie Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 03:10 PM EST

Ace!!! Awe man, I loved to hate that guy and I am going to miss dogging on him!!! Sugar, pa-the-tic - but GREAT luck. Crystal, standing (or lying down as the case may be) at the bring of her patience I think. Corinne - Failure as a human, but entertaining to watch her fail as a human. Dan - poor Dan...We knew from the moment he couldn't get past the first clue that what was in store for him. Sorry man. Kenny - so much fun to watch him work. He sees the angles, good for him! Thanks again Jeff for your informative insight!

Sawadee Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 02:39 PM EST

Ace was always playing for the cameras, which ultimately made him uncompelling. What's great about Survivor is the strategy. We love watching ordinary people play 39 days of starving poker. But when the players are just trying to launch their post reality careers, it's less interesting. I get the sense that Sugar is also just there for air time. I can see why producers liked Ace--he said interesting things. But it was all so calculated to be GOOD TV, that it felt hollow.

Dave Rymenave Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 02:38 PM EST

It's a good show I can watch with my kids. I let them stay up 'til 9pm and watch it if they don't watch anything else on tv that day. My kids are rooting for Sugar and I told them "nice girls don't win Survivor," but last night's show proved she can be cunning.
-Dave Rymenave

lovesurvivor Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 02:34 PM EST

Jeff, love your weekly blog (and you're awesome). As you predicted, I'm totally rooting for Sugar. And she's set up well; she will go into the merge with just about everyone on her side (or at least not against her). I think she's smart enough to sit back and let the top dogs go after one another once the merge occurs; no one thinks she's a threat, so she's positioned really well. Crystal is driving me crazy. Loving Ken and Randy. Corrine makes good tv, but she's just a terrible human. She's the person I hope is voted out just outside the money, so she knew she came soooooo close but lost.

I disagree with Dalton about the double eviction. What's so great about it is that it breaks up Kota's happy camp. They can't focus just on winning any more; they have to play the game and turn on one another. And they can't compete like a team nearly as well either, if they are now suspicious of each other. I can't wait to see what happens next week; I'm all for shaking things up again!

Yo Jeff Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 02:25 PM EST

In an effort to expand the casting beyond the CBS recruitment drive that has dominated the last several seasons, why not post the application info on your blog? I know you love the casting but the fans really love the "person next-door" aspect that has been missing for a while. That said, good job this season on the q&a tribal meetings.

Jeff Probst Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 02:02 PM EST

Okay already. Yes like any other Survivor junkie, I read these comments. Hate comments that say things like Jeff really sucks. Love comments that say things like "Jeff is really cool." Okay, I'm done.

Derrick Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 01:30 PM EST

I'm also glad Sugar finally came to her senses and voted Ace out of the game. I think Ken is playing the best game right now. Unlike Marcus and Randy (arguably the other best players), they both have a huge target on their back. Ken is so under the radar and is seen non-threatening so no one is really paying much attention to him. Yet he made a BIG move last nite by engineering Ace's dismissal. Anyone who thinks Ken is not doing anything in the game has not been watching Survivor. In many ways, Ken's gameplay reminds me of Dan from BB10. You know what I mean if you've seen it. GO KEN!

CURT Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 12:48 PM EST

I agree with Brenda. If Ace was such a good strategist, he would have been facing Marcus, not Sugar. That was a huge mistake on his part. I also don't believe that it should have been stopped to reset the last 2.

kacee Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 12:04 PM EST

Jeff - I would love to know if anyone explained why they chose Sugar and not Crystal to be the monkey in the middle.

Donna Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 11:19 AM EST

Hi Jeff! Thanks for the blog. Whether you read it or not it's great to read your spin. I liked Ace but he asked Sugar for the idol so he must have had some inkling of something. Also no letters for Randy? I didn't see him reading anything. Love him or hate him that's just sad. :(

JMJ Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 11:13 AM EST

I'll miss Ace for the entertainment value, but Ken was right to get rid of him before the merge when he could have snuck back into Koda's good graces. Bob is still my favourite. I love Randy, too, but I don't want him to take Bob's place in that alliance. Hopefully his big mouth will kill him before he cements himself in with Marcus and Corinne. Susie is too stupid to live. She's got to go, like, yesterday. I would have killed her before Dan because he would be easier to control, I think, and he was just a nicer person.

Django Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 11:09 AM EST

Yeah, what Miss M said... "Everyone else looks dirty." They obviously have access to water, so why is this bunch so *filthy?!?* Randy's shirt looks like it's about to rot off! Oh, and Thanks again to Jeff; I've been really loving hearing his take on things

Nick Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 10:38 AM EST

I LOVE SUGAR. Sugar is money!
http://thelittlestwinslow.wordpress.com/2008/10/31/survivor-gabon-sweet-sweet-sugar/

Miss M Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 10:34 AM EST

Jeff, what I want to know is how come Sugar and her hair always look so good! Everyone else looks dirty and crazy, especially Bob! LOL! I loved Bob crying over his letters. Still rooting for he and Kenny to the end. I already miss Ace, he was awesome. Damn Crystal, wish it had been her instead of Ace. Can't wait to see Randy's antics next week!

janetms Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 10:06 AM EST

Still not a Sugar fan, but I was very happy to see her THINK outside of Ace this week. While I think Ace was great TV, shame on him for chastising Sugar for voting for him!!! It's call Survivor, Ace. The prize is a million dollars. So your ego got bruised, you got too cocky.

humdinger Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 09:58 AM EST

Snsetblaze.. i think rehuffling tribes again would be very interesting... but It has been done before..Dalton said he think it would be the fake merge just like in Thailand

humdinger Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 09:48 AM EST

i love this week's episode...Ace was gone.. so sad.. he is a very smart and entertaining...I am rooting for Kenny, he is also one the smartest players in the game....

Sugar's move was I think is very smart...Please, please, vote out Susie and Crystal soon..

Django Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 09:44 AM EST

Jeez, at least with Ace gone we can hopefully get over this "fake accent" mania!! It's been pretty well established that the man has lived in several global locations throughout his life and that it's "normal" in such cases that their accents can fluctuate like that...

Great ep otherwise; Crystal is fading fast, she's got those crazy/desperate eyes like she's going to gnaw her own leg off to get outa the trap she's in!

Rob Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 09:26 AM EST

Great episode. Bittersweet to see Ace go. He was entertaining on the show for sure, but, beneficial in being eliminated for Ken(survivor I am rooting for). This game could end up being real interesting or a total dud. Right now the smartest players would have to be Ken, Randy and Marcus. It's funny because everyone looks at Ken and sees a pathetic player. But, he is likely one of smartest people out there right now. People are not expecting him to be playing as hard as he is. If the game goes the way I want, there is going to be movement against Marcus at some point. I am guessing Corrine will split from her alliance at some point and work with Ken.

Snsetblaze Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 09:16 AM EST

Wouldn't it be great if the suprise was that they redivide the tribes again thus shattering some more alliances so people have to scramble. (Charlie and Marcus on opposite teams). It could go one round or two rounds (and maybe making the jury smaller and going to final 2).

Dana Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 09:06 AM EST

I miss Ace all ready, I am bored with watching so many weak useless players such as Crystal, what a bad attitude. Someone should have given her what she wanted and told her what a dumb *ss she was for knocking the rice over. Still love Sugar :) but miss Ace :( Bob crying over the letters made me love him even more I hope he makes it far into this game.If I had been Sugar I would have kept Ace around a bit longer she needs an ally going into the merge, Crystal is not a good choice I doubt she will win anyone over with charm.

marmalade Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 08:14 AM EST

I was glad to see Sugar come to her senses and vote Ace out. Can't wait to find out if that accent of his is real or not.

Wolfe Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 08:09 AM EST

I like Ace. He is good in the challenges and is always strategizing. Besides he doesn't annoy me as much as he annoys the other players. I think now Fang is weaker in the challenges and they can expect to disintegrate further from here on out. Sugar is in a great spot with the idol, so I expect her to be in this game for many more weeks. I can't wait until next week when we see Corinne frolicking naked on the beach. Shwing!

Brenda Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 07:45 AM EST

Jim, I disagree. Ace should have STARTED the challenge facing Marcus with his little Sugar watching his back.

Jim Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 07:35 AM EST

If you liked Ace so much you probably shouldn't have bent him over and had your way with him in the immunity challenge. That was the most blatantly unfair challenge since the floating challenge that doomed the navy pilot so many years back. Would reseting the log after Sugar fell in been so hard as opposed to making Ace roll blind, while his competion gets to stare at his feet and know exactly which direction he was trying to go.

Edwina Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 07:12 AM EST

Why couldn't it be Corrinne, Charlie or Marcus? Those 3 can go and nobody will even notice or care!! They're obnoxious and boring. As much as Ace annoyed me, he was fun to watch because he's not as one-dimensional as Marcus, Corrine or that Moulin Rouge Charlie.

Maria Josefina Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 07:08 AM EST

Jeff Probst -- you're the BEST reality host. I enjoy your blogs very much!!!!

Just Me Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 06:24 AM EST

Jeff Probst, I hope you're having a good time doing you know what down in you know where. What a great place.

It was sad to see Ace go, and there was such a good streak of lesser characters getting booted too! If only Marcus went instead of him.

Now for once, show us beyond the shadow of a doubt that you actually read these. Don't encourage comments, as you did the first time, and then not even come to your own blog to read what others commented on!