I am a Russell fan but by no means do I worship him. I think that he is very entertaining and completely submerges himself in the game. Sure, he needs to hone up his social skills but I doubt he signed up to make friends.
Last season had so many lackluster players that is was easy to make it the "Russell" season. This season is a different story. There were a lot of big personalities this time. I have to give him kudos for lasting as long as he has. Both seasons he has been able to go through TC after TC without being voted out. I feel that is saying something with as "evil" as he is supposed to be.
Now that they are down to the final five, it is in everyone's best interest to take Russell to the end. They know that at least there is one person they would win against because the jury never votes for the biggest villian. Except for one time. That car salesman from Plano, TX. I think that his name was Brian. Maybe Russell should have paid more attention to his season.
For the most part, when Russell said that a person was gone, they were. I think that he is exhausted and has a slight crush on Parvati. Russell is drawn to women. Maybe he gets along with them better in his personal life. My dad was like that. Not like Russell per say, he just got along better with women better than men.
Would I like Russell to win? Sure I would. Do I think that he will? No. And I don't think that he will win most favorite player this season either. Now, if they had a category for biggest all time villian, he's win it hand down.