Survivor 20**HvV**No SPOILER THREAD**

[AlienBrain]

I just rewatched Survivor Pearl Islands, and I have to say that I will be rooting for Rupert and Sandra. I love these two. They are my favorite survivors from all the seasons ... by far.

Also, why the heck is Sandra a villain? I guess they want to separate Sandra and Rupert. That's the only explanation that would make any sense to me.

 

[TanyaLovesPooh]

Also, why the heck is Sandra a villain? I guess they want to separate Sandra and Rupert. That's the only explanation that would make any sense to me.

I wondered the same thing and had forgotten some things that she had done. Jeff said Sandra is a villain because she dumped her tribe's fish on purpose and let someone else take the fall for it, he named off a few other things as well.

I am looking forward to seeing: Colby, Amanda, James, JT, Jerri, Rob, Rupert, Russell, Sandra, Stephenie and Tom again.

Can't stand Tyson and Parvati.

 

[AlienBrain]

I wondered the same thing and had forgotten some things that she had done. Jeff said Sandra is a villain because she dumped her tribe's fish on purpose and let someone else take the fall for it, he named off a few other things as well.
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I'm fine with it, but that's a bit of a stretch. I am just happy she is on the show.

I was wondering how much Jeff has to do with the production and design of the show? He seems really active with everything, which is why he is my favorite show host of all time. He doesn't seem like he is just watching things happening and reading off a card. You can see that he has a vested interest with each episode of each season of Survivor. Jeff is awesome.

 

[Kirby]

Should it be "We have a month to go!!" or "We have a month to go!!" ?

 

[tevagirl]

Hi all, ok if I join? I love Survivor and have seen every one since the beginning.

I'm going to start off with a whine...

How can they not have Ozzie?

 

[TanyaLovesPooh]

Hi all, ok if I join? I love Survivor and have seen every one since the beginning.

I'm going to start off with a whine...

How can they not have Ozzie?

I agree. I would bet they contacted him and perhaps he just couldn't or did not want to do the show again.

 

[Sorsha]

I agree. I would bet they contacted him and perhaps he just couldn't or did not want to do the show again.

I am very sad to be Ozzie-less as well.

Another thought I had was that Amanda was going to be there... do we know how their relationship ended? I know they were dating and then they broke up - maybe it was a nasty enough breakup that they didn't want to spend that much time together? Who knows...

I sure wish he was going to be there though.

 

[Wall-E1]

I'm eagerly waiting for the premiere episode. There are four survivors that I would be happy with, if they won. Two villains - Russell and Rob/Two heroes-Stephanie and James. Any of these players win, I'll be happy. My pre season prediction is that Russell will take it all.

I would have liked to of seen Richard from Season 1, Bob(the scientist) from Gabon, or Aras from Exile Island.

On this season's cast -
Kind of tired of Rupert after two seasons of him. He's just too nice for my liking.
Candace and Courtney -I barely remember them. They were forgettable personalities.
Tyson, and Randy make my skin crawl. I would like to see them gone as soon a possible.
Coach is a complete moron. I look forward to enjoying his utter ignorance for a good part of this season. every Survivor needs its village idiot.
Jeff is the best reality tv host ever. I look forward to his interactions with all of these former contestants.

 

[puffkin]

Jeff is the best reality tv host ever. I look forward to his interactions with all of these former contestants.

I agree. I can't wait to read his blogs about this season. They are always so interesting and insightful.

At noon each day, EW.com is going to post a piece on 1 Survivor a day. Yesterday they did Cirie. It was an interesting commentary.

 

[SideshowBob]

I agree. I can't wait to read his blogs about this season. They are always so interesting and insightful.

At noon each day, EW.com is going to post a piece on 1 Survivor a day. Yesterday they did Cirie. It was an interesting commentary.

Thanks for the flag on that...!

I have all of the individual bios printed out as before each season we as a family have a "draft" of players, each getting to pick 4 ... and I give prizes for top three finishers. This particular draft will be great fun, and think that the season will be a blast.

 

[AlienBrain]

Interesting nugget I found in People:

When asked if there have been other players’ strategies he’s admired, Hatch says, “I have trouble thinking of people with strategies! Here we are, 19 seasons in, and I bang my head against the television thinking, ‘Do you not have any idea what this game is?’ There are very, very few, but those few who have been playing are a pleasure to watch.’”

Would Samoa’s Russell Hantz be among those few? “Russell played well,” Hatch says. “I don’t think he played as well as I played, and I think the reason is because he lost some of the subtlety of the game and I explained that to him. I think he lost sight [of] how he himself, while playing well, impacted jurors, his peers who then have to decide how he lives or dies at the end. And that’s a crucial part of the game.”

“Even though it was the first season and I really walked a fine line, I still had to consider [my peers] and barely won because Greg Buis … told me — when it was 3-3 and his vote gave me the win — that it was almost my hubris that cost me the game. But … he respected my game and gave me the vote. Russell went too far and was too ‘in your face’ to the contestants. I talked to the camera, I talked to the viewers openly as the game is designed for us to do, and was cocky and arrogant … but I wasn’t to the contestants. That’s where you lose.”

http://tvwatch.people.com/2010/01/11/survivors-richard-hatch-says-russell-hantz-went-too-far/


Wow, I share those sentiment EXACTLY, Richard. This is one of many reasons I have no problem with Russel losing. The guy was a total d-bag to all the jury members and forgot that the difficulty of winning survivor is being able to balance between being likable and evil at the same time. He was too evil to win over the jury, as we all saw on the finale. I don't want to spark a Russel debate again, but I did think it was important to have the original winner shed some light on the situation.

Hopefully Russel learns from S19. He knows how to get to the end of the game unlike any contestant I have seen in this game. Now he just has to learn how to stop burning his bridges. Season 20 should be interesting. I'm giddy with excitement.

 

[puffkin]

Interesting nugget I found in People:



http://tvwatch.people.com/2010/01/11/survivors-richard-hatch-says-russell-hantz-went-too-far/


Wow, I share those sentiment EXACTLY, Richard. This is one of many reasons I have no problem with Russel losing. The guy was a total d-bag to all the jury members and forgot that the difficulty of winning survivor is being able to balance between being likable and evil at the same time. He was too evil to win over the jury, as we all saw on the finale. I don't want to spark a Russel debate again, but I did think it was important to have the original winner shed some light on the situation.

Hopefully Russel learns from S19. He knows how to get to the end of the game unlike any contestant I have seen in this game. Now he just has to learn how to stop burning his bridges. Season 20 should be interesting. I'm giddy with excitement.

I agree too. Hatch's commentary was spot on.

 

[Kirby]

I agree too. Hatch's commentary was spot on.

I think so too but since it looks like Russell went from one season to another, he probably didn't change his game play. He wouldn't have had a chance to see the episodes and learn from his mistakes. But we shall see. Maybe the last TC got him to thinking.

Can't wait!!

 

[schnerk]

I think it should be on now. I can't wait!

Is it bad if I like the villans tribe better?

 

[Kirby]

I think it should be on now. I can't wait!

Is it bad if I like the villans tribe better?

Me too! Me too!

 

[tevagirl]

I think it should be on now. I can't wait!

Is it bad if I like the villans tribe better?

Me too! Me too!

You two are such rebels.

 

[Kirby]

You two are such rebels.

Who? Me?

 

[schnerk]

What can I say? That's just how I roll!

 

[nikkistevej]

I agree with you rebels!! LOL I love the Villians tribe too. (and so does everyonr at my work) We all want one of them to win!

 

[TruBlu]

Mind if I join you guys?

I can't wait!

Another villian fan here.... Go Russell