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All the contestants this 20th season are repeats and so are all of the challenges. The first challenge of the season appears to be some manner of tackle madness that inspires Jeff Probst to call in the show’s medical team.
Russell Hantz’ wacky $100,000 bid for title of “sole survivor” after losing season 19 tells me the trollish and untrustworthy Texas oilman did not advance as far in season 20.
Why did Hantz stumble? One reason might Hantz went immediately from season 19 to season 20 last summer, and he had less of his own fat to sustain him. And I suspect producers were a lot more careful about hiding those immunity idols during season 20.
The 20 returnees, arranged chronologically by debut seasons:
Colby Donaldson, 36
'The Australian Outback' (Season 2) (2nd place);
'All-Stars' (Season 8) (12th place)
Jerri Manthey, 38
'The Australian Outback' (Season 2) (8th place);
'All-Stars' (Season 8) (10th place)
Rob Mariano, 34
'Marquesas' (Season 4) (10th place);
'All-Stars' (Season 8) (2nd place)
Rupert Boneham, 45
'Pearl Islands' (Season 7) (8th place);
'All-Stars' (Season 8) (4th place)
Sandra Diaz-Twine, 35
'Pearl Islands' (Season 7) (winner)
Stephenie LaGrossa, 30
'Palau' (Season 10) (7th place);
'Guatemala' (Season 11) (2nd place)
Tom Westman, 45
'Palau' (Season 10) (winner)
Danielle DiLorenzo, 28
'Panama' (Season 12) (2nd place)
Cirie Fields, 39
'Panama' (Season 12) (4th place);
'Micronesia' (Season 16) (3rd place)
Parvati Shallow, 27
'Cook Islands' (Season 13) (6th place);
'Micronesia' (Season 16) (winner)
Candice Woodcock, 27
'Cook Islands' (Season 13) (8th place)
James Clement, 32
'China' (Season 15) (7th place);
'Micronesia' (Season 16) (7th place (injury))
Amanda Kimmel, 25
‘China' (Season 15) (3rd place);
'Micronesia' (Season 16) (2nd place)
Courtney Yates, 28
'China' (Season 15) (2nd place)
Randy Bailey, 50
'Gabon' (Season 17) (8th place)
Jessica "Sugar" Kiper, 30
'Gabon' (Season 17) (3rd place)
James "J.T." Thomas, 25
'Tocantins' (Season 18) (winner)
Tyson Apostol, 29
'Tocantins' (Season 18) (8th place)
Ben "Coach" Wade, 38
'Tocantins' (Season 18) (5th place)
Russell Hantz, 36
'Samoa' (Season 19) (2nd place)
And remember: Sugar used to make out with that Peter Petrelli guy on "Gilmore Girls"!
Learn whether they’re heroes or villains and why we should remember them here.
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Russell looks like he's buffed up considerably. I kinda hope he still manages to outsmart the show.
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And my first post on this site was an unintentional first. Fancy that.
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That is all.
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Survivor 2 was my first season to watch the show. I can't wait to see Colby and Jerri in action again. Here's hoping Colby can bring more to the table than in Survivor All-Stars and win!
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I've watched every season since Outback and I don't remember some of these people.
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Coming right off a season they hadn't seen yet he would have been an unknown factor and the fact they chose him immediately after his first tenure would have set off all kinds of red flags and made him the target.
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But it ain't me.
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I wouldn't even be watching.
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This season should be Heroes vs. Villains vs. Douchebags, the D-bag tribe consisting solely of 'Coach'.
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and will Randy share his with sugar again?
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Why the hell has this sight ignored one of the funniest new shows on right now. Come on people, if you ever liked Sealab 2021 or Frisky Dingo you better watch this show, it's by the same guys. They are the first Adult Swim dudes to break free and get on a real network... well FX anyway.
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win everything. First, all the strong male players are going to get voted out because they are a "threat" and the women will take over. And why Sandra Diaz-Twine a villain, she supported Rupert all the way and she didn't do anything villain-y did she?
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Feb 11, 2010 8:28:53 AM CST
whats funny is that coach will probably save russells ass...
by champvinyl
because even if they start suspecting russell as a backstabbing dickhead... they wont be able to stand being around coach after like 2 days.
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Unless they're wearing spandex and capes, this is some cunty marketing-speak bullshit.
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Archer is as funny as any of NBC's acclaimed Thursday sitcoms. And I've never seen Frisky or Sealab so you don't have to be a fan of those.
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link? or did I just get played. dayumn.
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http://tinyurl.com/6lzqx8
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You know Russell isn't going to put up with Coach's poseur bullshit longer than a day.
Oh, and ARCHER does indeed rule, but the ratings suck and it takes a month just to make one episode so unless the show gets picked up by Adult Swim, it's done after these six episodes. Where else will I go for my Hostile Work Environment fix?
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..about 4 years too late.
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Thank you. That really didn't look like her.
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should be a gillette razor.
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should be a polo-shirt with a popped collar do go along with his douchebag attitude.
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In a group of people who all know one another, both personally and as players, he's an unknown entity. In a tribe made up of deceitful, manipulative liars, better the devil you know. The only reason people think Russell is the greatest player ever is they've heard him say it so many times they've come to believe it. He is good, but he's way too cocky. It worked well enough for him last season because he was playing with a bunch of passive players, as well as some incredibly poor strategists. This season he's playing with the best, and I think he'll be outmatched. Actually, I'd be surprised if the Heroes don't run away with this thing. The Villains are the players who got to where they were by using the weaker, more passive players, as pawns. I think the Heroes tribe will have an easier time gelling as a team than the Villains will.
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Russell was only successful because his opponents were naive and somewhat stupid. That will certainly not be the case amongst the Villains. They will smell his bullshit from miles away. Whether or not he will make himself expendable will depend on a number of factors, but he will be among equals in this series and if he tries too hard to manipulate them they will boot his onery ass.
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I'm afraid that a number of the three-peats are going to phone it in: Rob, Parvati, Cirie, Amanda and possibly Rupert. Much as I love to see a bunch of familiar faces from past seasons, past experience has shown that returnees don't have their hearts in it and play very hard. Examples that come to mind include Hatch and Johnny Fairplay. Having said that I will be tuned in for every episode as always!
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Feb 11, 2010 11:37:19 AM CST
Why is Sandra a villain? And I think Russell will do well.
by haljordansuperstar
As someone earlier mentioned, I don't remember her as one of the villains of her season ... that was Johnny Fairplay. But otherwise, I like the cast. I think Russell can go far. His unknown-ness will probably be an asset, not a liability.
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She was adorable. Vanished after that movie The Animal.
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was asked 3 times to return to Survivor but declined. I'll never forget the day on the island when she came out in that mini-skirt made out of the Tribal buff.
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... he will probably just use it to his advantage and make up another huge ass bullshit story about how he did in the last season. The smart move would be to playdown how far he got and well he did EXCEPT to a couple of individuals that he will undoubtedly get into an alliance with. He can tell them his strategy and how far it got him and they'll probably want to stick with him, especially if they are players who didn't do so well in their respective seasons.
But in general, I think he's going to downplay how he screwed almost everyone last season. He'll come up with something hilariously bullshit - yet effective - I imagine. -
Hard to imagine why you'd come back again if you already won. What's in it for them?
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But that's marketing. What they should have called it was "Past Hot Contestants vs. Strong Players vs. Assholes vs. People who you make you go 'Meh' "
I think Russell will be booted pretty early, too.
I think Coach is the most awesome thing to ever happen to this show, and his delusions of self importance, grandeur, strategy and made up past adventures are hilarious.
I would love to see Randy and Coach stranded together on Exile Island. Holy crap, could you imagine that fatalistic, humanity hating harbinger of gloom forced to live in close quarters with that faux Buddhist spewing, fake Tai Chi posing, self stroking insufferable douchebag? That could be a weekly series, right there.
Why would the first place winners come back? For a shot at more money, fame, more time in the limelight, endorsements, commercials, speaking engagements. Why do millionaire football players keep playing when their contracts are up?
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I gave up on the show back in the second season. Thanks (for nothing) for introducing the world to the towering intellect of Elizabeth Hasselbeck. My only recollection of Colby was that he seemed to have a creepy relationship with his mom. Wasn't there an awkward bit where he got to sleep in a vehicle he won (and his mom got to sleep in there with him)?
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its rigged.
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I remember she dumped her group's fish/water after they dry-gulched Rupert. Then she blamed it on someone else (I think Rupert). As I recall, she was a coattail-rider, and unrepentently so.
Not so much that she is a Villain, but she won and was willing to come back. I've never heard anybody say they liked Sandra. THAT's why.
Like Adam Baldwin said "Nobody thinks they are a villain. Everybody thinks they are in the right. I treat every role like I'm the hero." -
Forgot it was starting tonight. Love the show. Love this cast. ....other than Coach, who should definitely have his own "Douche Of The World!" tribe. I'm not sure why everybody thinks Russell gets the boot early. I guess it's possible, but he really was a damn fine player in the game of Survivor. So, what do you guys consider "early"? First couple weeks? Pre-merge? Ahhhh Sugar. I do likes me some Sugar. It's just a personal taste thing. I likes 'em sweet. Heh.
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played by Zach Galifianakis?
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based on how haggard he looked at the reunion show. I figured he just got back to the mainland. Unless he went on a big bender before the show...
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If you're going to go by the reunion show as to how well Russell did in the All-Star game then you should factor his gut into the equation. Looked to me like he'd been eating some fast food for a while.
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From the clips so far it looks like he the same thing. Insert Boston Rob's name for anyone last season.
Would love to see Colleen come back for another show. She was cute in the Animal.
Tyson? Really. I guess Coach needs his henchman. I predict Coach, Russell and Randy go pretty quick. No one will be able to stand these guys. -
Looking forward to this tonight.
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Sylar will kick ass this season!!!
But will he be a hero or a villain?
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"And remember: Sugar used to make out with that Peter Petrelli guy on 'Gilmore Girls'!"No..I don't remember that. I'm straight.
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I don't know how to spell her name, but I sure want to stick my tongue up her ass.
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I'm friends with a few Survivors and he does indeed make it to the finals again. Finding 4 hidden idols.
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roflmfao! Well said. I always get her damn name mixed up with the Harry Potter characters, the twins. One of them is Pavarti and one of them is Parvati... I think.
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I think it odd that so many people would consider his appeal at the finale as a sign he didn't make it far on this season. I took it as exactly the opposite; he knows he's bad ass at this game, should have won and probably went far this season as well.
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Damn.
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...isn't it? Damn you East Coast!
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I love Russell. And he's going to prove this season why he's the best ever in the history of the show. Go Russell!
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I would think this was taped DURING the airing of his season. A few episodes may have aired but still.
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Was she always that hot ? Fuck she looks good. And who the hell is Danielle ? I swear I don't remember even seeing her before. They should have brought Sue Hawk's illiterate ass back.
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Yeah that's not stereotypical female behavior at all.
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Voting out my girl. :(
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With so many great characters I wish all the early episodes this season were two hours.
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is going to lose his fifth bid for a million (not counting his horrible poker show).
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What the hell was she wearing? And what kind of a name is Sugar?
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Sugar is just her nickname. Her name is Jessica Kipel. Her appeal is a combination of sincerity and real women have curves.
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I don't get the appeal of a woman giving up her top and running naked on the beach? Really? You don't get that? hmmmm
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Why would you assume that Rob is going to lose? I mean beside the obvious roadblocks he faced coming into the challenge, what is different after the 1st episode?
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I've watched all the seasons and don't remember either of them, lol.
Amanda is the prettiest girl in the history of Survivor, imo. Pretty face, not scrawny, and seems nice to boot (probably too nice with the way she butchered her previous tribal councils for the million). -
Very entertaining first episode. I haven't watched back-to-back seasons of Survivor since the show began 10 years ago but with how excellent Samoa was I will definitely stay tuned. I'm only familiar with about half the players and am pretty impressed by Coach and Tom even though I never watched their seasons. On the women's side I'm a really big fan of Cirie's since I saw her on Exile Island and really want her to finally get the million.
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How so? Is she a hologram? A cartoon?
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the assumption that Rob is going to lose is based on the preview for next week...Rob passes out or is attacked in the jungle and looks nearly dead
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Or should at least play with his milk and cookies bag when he passes out next week.
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I think it might have just been heat exhaustion in the preview.
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She surrendered her breasts to win a point for the heroes.
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...on the West Coast. But Jeff directing helicopters as they landed cracked me the hell up.
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my God, I'm such a huge Survivor shill. Couldn't have loved tonight's episode any more. But I must confess I'm w/ Herc in thinking Russell doesn't go all the way, but on the other hand maybe Russell was wanting the Sole Survivor title so badly b/c he made it to the end this season and nobody could EVER be better than the guy that won it twice.
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lol Farg I hate coach, though!!!
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Wonder how many more physical battle challenges there will be?
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Everyone's already seen them anyway, heh.
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Im baffled by how under the radar the blunder of throwing this worthless chick back on the show is.
On her original season she betrayed her tribe to join the other side. Her motivation seemed to be so she could bow out of the game, make out with some frat boy douche, and laugh at the others actually playing. I can only assume they brought her back because they couldn't get some other former Survivors.
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...making a fire much?
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Really, so many more injuries could have happened, and slowed down the game. Although having hot chicks wrestle was cool.
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Too bad he's probably going to be medically evacuated from the game. Oh well, he's still the best player ever.
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Boston Rob playing Coach so easily, I had tears in my eyes from laughing. Sad to see Sugar go, she was great in her original season, didn't care about winning and just playing everyone. And why is no one mentioning the awesomeness of Stephine going straight back to the game after dislocating her arm?
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Good call there. I too am way disappointed to see Sugar go, and I actually think it was a bad game decision. Amanda is much more likely to screw one of her tribe mates over in the future. And the women just completely blew their chance to get rid of a strong male player. Like I said, bad game play.
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That would rule!
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Same reason Candice was asked to come on this time. Then needed another female, and it is always good to throw in a wildcard out to play a better game given a chance.
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He has really toned it down, for the better. Really good episode, like someone said above too bad they aren't all 2 hours long.
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because the best has to be allowed to defend her title. She is already laying the groundwork to switch to the other side and team up with Amanda and the rest of the heroes.
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Looked pretty serious ... but it's Survivor Editing 101 to throw curveballs like that.
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I think he is going to be a fly on the wall and not blow up. Plus Sugar is gone now.
Love Cirie but they should have listened to Tom and got rid of her last night.
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Yes, they probably deserve each other but it was still disturbing as all hell. And who else noticed that Russell just looks on quietly while his tribemates shoot their mouths off about things? The Russell Brainmuscle is already analyzing everyone for weaknesses to exploit.
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has such a nice tight little ass.i loved her booty shorts leggings outfit.i havn't watched survivor since 2nd season i think.but i watched last night and really enjoyed it.so i've made the commitment to watch the whole season.i'm down with rupert he reminds me of fredick polowalski.Ogre you asshole! Ogre
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GREAT opening. Loved the helicopters, the on-the-beach banter and the first challenge. Lots of energy, humor and brutality.
Colby: I wanted him to win, but he seems to have taken stupid pills. He should have voted out Cirie. And that scene where he keeps asking his tribemate "What do you know about this one? What do you know about that one?" when she clearly didn't know anyone made him look brainless.
Rupert: I love him, but he seems tired and just not into the game. The look on his face the whole episode more or less said "What am I doing here?" Plus, he's going to have to change his game, as it appears he won't be playing the role of provider this time.
Boston Rob: I was initially sorry to hear he was coming back but am now loving him being on. Witty, alert and pulled a fire out of his Boston Butt! He was brilliant, funny and energetic last night. I hope he goes far.
Russell: He's out of his league this time through and more or less revealed himself to be a one-dimensional player with precisely one game plan under his hat. He seemed desperate when he was asking Parvati if she trusted him. He'll be gone soon. -
Russell won me over last season, but playing the game exactly the same way this season simply will not work. These players are far too smart to fall for his mind games. Parvati is the perfect example - she didn't fall for his act at all. Based on his demeanor in last season's finale - which took place after the filming of Heroes VS Villains - I'm pretty sure he goes home early on. He was visibly pissed off at the finale, and I think it's because he gets sent home this early this season.
A few highlights:
Coach has clearly taken notes and calmed down this season, which will help him, even though his reputation is tainted.
Sugar is SO nto hot and clearly not ready to play this game again. I'm glad she's gone.
I do not get the love for Cirie. She's by far one of the most annoying players ever to play the game. I wish she had been the first to go.
Amanda is still SMOKING HOT. I hope she goes a long way.
I swore that it was announced Richard Hatch was going to be in this season. I guess I was wrong. Weird. -
publicly stated his desire to do it, but legal issues kept him from travelling.
Sugar was the obvious choice and I'm glad they went with her. Voting out threats this early in the game is stupid. All it does is fracture your tribe and weakens it. Just ask Russell, or Lex, or the big Fan guy on Fans Vs Favourites. Voting as a group to get rid of the weakest and, according to Colby, most annoying player, keeps the team intact. -
Glad Sugar's gone though, couldn't take all the crying. Cyree's the hottest woman on the show now, wish I could put my mouth aroud her coconuts and drink all that milk.
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It started off well, but by the end of the episode, I was wishing "Survivor" had done a normal season.
"Villains" is a polite way of saying "obnoxious assholes." And all the "Heroes" became holier than thou dicks by the episode's end.
And why vote Sugar out? Rupert has a broken toe, is totally worthless at everything and has never been a strong player.
I really don't want to have to endure another season of Russell masturbating on camera. I'm really hoping he gets shown the door soon.
However, it's nice to see Parvati again. She will always be my favorite "Survivor" player -- mainly because she's so damn hot. And tribal council was pretty cool. -
Her eyes, her lips, her whole body just screams "DO ME!!"
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It's hard to comment on anything, since I already know how the whole season rolls out.
MINOR SPOILER ABOUT MARIANO:
He doesn't leave next week.
All-Stars was a terrible, awful season. Hopefully this one will be better. I really believe that production gives Russell extra assistance. Not rigged, but they do influence events to help him. -
She's an actress. She played Jess' girlfriend. There's your millennial teenage chick TV trivia for 2/12/10.
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I can't look at work, but I vaguely remember Amanda was in Playboy?
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You're thinking of Jena Morasca-she and Heidi from Amazon were in Playboy.
As to why Sandra is a villian- remember as an award she was allowed to steal one thing from the other camp. She took the tarp they had for a roof and in the process collapsed their shelter. She also blamed Christa for the foood being dumped out when she did it. -
She should be along with that chick Julie Berry that Probst used to bone.
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Shes a frackin animal, I love that chick. Tight as a drum and smokin hot. Same with Parvati. Amanda is also drop dead gorgeous with a great bod..Candice has a sweet bod on her too. Russel will last long, believe it. I think JT will end up winning it all again. I want cyrie gone as soon as possible, certainly before the hot chicks.
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Mark my words. You're wrong. :)
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Go Russle!
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Looks like he doesn't even want to be there..toe must be killing him.
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No wonder they lost the next day challenge. No sleep because of Sugar. I liked her, but she brought on her ouster all by herself.
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...,.outside of the Rupert guy and Jerri b&*ch, I've never heard of any of them. And don't care. Why do you care? Please, do tell. Backstabbers and ego spotlighters? Feh. This is not good television. And never has been. Period.
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...Sex and Death 101.
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Colleen from S.1 should come back. Have there really been 20 seasons of this crap?
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