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Survivor contestants are saying see ya to a bit of prize money from pop singer/songwriter Sia.
Just two days after Survivor’s 46th season ended, host Jeff Probst announced that the Sia Prize has come to an end. Sia will no longer award money to her favorite players every season.
On May 24, Probst announced the end of her largesse on Instagram. Sia reposted it.
“After eight years, 14 seasons, 19 players, and over $1,000,000 awarded, Survivor is officially bringing the Sia Prize to a triumphant end!”
Sia reposted Probst’s statement on her Instagram Story, adding animated hearts.
“Over the many years, Sia has brought so much joy to so many players and it was always straight from her heart,” Probst said.
“So it is with tremendous gratitude and admiration to Sia that we bring to a close one of the most unique relationships a TV show could ever have with a...
Just two days after Survivor’s 46th season ended, host Jeff Probst announced that the Sia Prize has come to an end. Sia will no longer award money to her favorite players every season.
On May 24, Probst announced the end of her largesse on Instagram. Sia reposted it.
“After eight years, 14 seasons, 19 players, and over $1,000,000 awarded, Survivor is officially bringing the Sia Prize to a triumphant end!”
Sia reposted Probst’s statement on her Instagram Story, adding animated hearts.
“Over the many years, Sia has brought so much joy to so many players and it was always straight from her heart,” Probst said.
“So it is with tremendous gratitude and admiration to Sia that we bring to a close one of the most unique relationships a TV show could ever have with a...
- 5/26/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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Survivor is losing one of its fan-favorite unofficial prize funds. Jeff Probst released a statement explaining the prize and said that it has officially ended. It has lasted eight years, 14 seasons, and 19 players have won over $1 million. However, Jeff said it is time to close it down.
Here is what Jeff Probst said is ending on Survivor after players won an extra million dollars in prize money.
Sia Is Ending Her Survivor Prize Fund
Sia is an Australian singer/songwriter who is a huge Survivor fan. When she began offering her own money as a special prize fund for her favorite contestants, it took everyone by surprise. This included host Jeff Probst, who didn’t know it was going to happen until after it started.
In 2016, Sia made a surprise appearance on the live reunion of Survivor: Kaôh Rōng. She was watching the reunion when she stood up and...
Here is what Jeff Probst said is ending on Survivor after players won an extra million dollars in prize money.
Sia Is Ending Her Survivor Prize Fund
Sia is an Australian singer/songwriter who is a huge Survivor fan. When she began offering her own money as a special prize fund for her favorite contestants, it took everyone by surprise. This included host Jeff Probst, who didn’t know it was going to happen until after it started.
In 2016, Sia made a surprise appearance on the live reunion of Survivor: Kaôh Rōng. She was watching the reunion when she stood up and...
- 5/25/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
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The Sia Prize has become a familiar post-season award to fun players from each Survivor cast.
Singer Sia had given out cash prizes to the players she most enjoyed watching each season.
Sia enjoyed rewarding several players each season, with recent winners including Kaleb Gebrewold, Jake O’Kane, Carolyn Wiger, Carson Garrett, and Elaine Stott.
Players had been getting up to $100,000 for being her favorite player in a season or $15,000 for being entertaining. And she did this for eight years.
Sia is one of the biggest Survivor fans out there, and the players getting her prize would usually get invited to meet and party with her.
But it is the end of an era, as it has been announced that Sia is done with the prizes and that nobody from the Survivor 46 cast will get one.
Jeff Probst addresses the end of the Sia Prize
“It’s the end of one...
Singer Sia had given out cash prizes to the players she most enjoyed watching each season.
Sia enjoyed rewarding several players each season, with recent winners including Kaleb Gebrewold, Jake O’Kane, Carolyn Wiger, Carson Garrett, and Elaine Stott.
Players had been getting up to $100,000 for being her favorite player in a season or $15,000 for being entertaining. And she did this for eight years.
Sia is one of the biggest Survivor fans out there, and the players getting her prize would usually get invited to meet and party with her.
But it is the end of an era, as it has been announced that Sia is done with the prizes and that nobody from the Survivor 46 cast will get one.
Jeff Probst addresses the end of the Sia Prize
“It’s the end of one...
- 5/25/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
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Sia will no longer dispense cash bonuses to her favorite “Survivor” players, CBS reality competition host Jeff Probst announced Friday on Instagram.
“It’s the end of one of the most unique eras in the history of ‘Survivor,’” Probst posted to his Instagram story. “After eight years, 14 seasons, 19 players and over $1,000,000 awarded, ‘Survivor’ is officially bringing the Sia Prize to a triumphant end!”
The “Chandelier” singer began her random, ultra-generous donations eight years ago at the “Survivor: Kaoh Rong” live reunion. She joined third-place finisher Tai Trang on stage and told him she was going to give him $50,000, plus another $50,000 to the charity of his choice.
“She was so taken by Tai’s commitment to protecting a chicken from being eaten that she awarded him $50,000 of her own money,” Probst recalled. Sia is a vegan. “Tai was shocked, the audience was shocked, I was shocked! What was happening? Sia was...
“It’s the end of one of the most unique eras in the history of ‘Survivor,’” Probst posted to his Instagram story. “After eight years, 14 seasons, 19 players and over $1,000,000 awarded, ‘Survivor’ is officially bringing the Sia Prize to a triumphant end!”
The “Chandelier” singer began her random, ultra-generous donations eight years ago at the “Survivor: Kaoh Rong” live reunion. She joined third-place finisher Tai Trang on stage and told him she was going to give him $50,000, plus another $50,000 to the charity of his choice.
“She was so taken by Tai’s commitment to protecting a chicken from being eaten that she awarded him $50,000 of her own money,” Probst recalled. Sia is a vegan. “Tai was shocked, the audience was shocked, I was shocked! What was happening? Sia was...
- 5/25/2024
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
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Sia is a huge fan of Survivor and loves celebrating her favorite players.
The singer of The Greatest, Cheap Thrills, and Elastic Heart also awards cash prizes to players she enjoys on the show.
Following the Survivor 45 season, Sia gave out three cash prizes to cast members. Rewarding players is something she loves doing. It also leads to more than just the winner being recognized.
Some players who have received the Survivor Sia Award include Aurora McCreary from Edge of Extinction, Elaine Stott from Island of the Idols, and Owen Knight from Survivor 43 (in Fiji).
Fans routinely debate which players will or should receive Sia’s admiration in a given season.
Katurah Topps received $100,000 from Sia after appearing on Survivor 45.
Kaleb Gebrewold and Jake O’Kane each received $15,000 from Sia after Survivor 45.
Sia parties with Survivor 45 alums
Katurah Topps, Jake O’Kane, and Kaleb Gebrewold recently got to party with Sia.
The singer of The Greatest, Cheap Thrills, and Elastic Heart also awards cash prizes to players she enjoys on the show.
Following the Survivor 45 season, Sia gave out three cash prizes to cast members. Rewarding players is something she loves doing. It also leads to more than just the winner being recognized.
Some players who have received the Survivor Sia Award include Aurora McCreary from Edge of Extinction, Elaine Stott from Island of the Idols, and Owen Knight from Survivor 43 (in Fiji).
Fans routinely debate which players will or should receive Sia’s admiration in a given season.
Katurah Topps received $100,000 from Sia after appearing on Survivor 45.
Kaleb Gebrewold and Jake O’Kane each received $15,000 from Sia after Survivor 45.
Sia parties with Survivor 45 alums
Katurah Topps, Jake O’Kane, and Kaleb Gebrewold recently got to party with Sia.
- 2/2/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
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Survivor is undoubtedly one of the harshest reality competition shows on broadcast television. Contestants are dumped on a remote beach with little to no supplies (including food), have to build their shelter, compete in grueling physical challenges while dehydrated and malnourished, and on top of it all, play a good enough social game to win $1 million. But to make their lives a little bit easier, do producers at least give the Survivor castaways sunscreen?
Danny Massa | Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ‘Survivor’ castaways have access to a medical kit
While the Survivor castaways have other things to worry about, like rats, snakes, clean water, and food, they don’t have to stress over their skin getting burned.
According to Insider, Elaine Stott from Survivor: Island of the Idols told them that the show’s producers provide the players with a medical kit at their camp. The kit contains supplies like sunscreen,...
Danny Massa | Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ‘Survivor’ castaways have access to a medical kit
While the Survivor castaways have other things to worry about, like rats, snakes, clean water, and food, they don’t have to stress over their skin getting burned.
According to Insider, Elaine Stott from Survivor: Island of the Idols told them that the show’s producers provide the players with a medical kit at their camp. The kit contains supplies like sunscreen,...
- 4/1/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Over the years, “Survivor” viewers have grown accustomed to witnessing a unique treat in each season’s live finale. Self-described superfan Sia would attend the reunion shows in Hollywood and reward her favorite contestants with a special cash prize. Due to the pandemic, the show understandably scrapped all live aspects of its finale and instead opted to pre-tape the winner announcement and reunion on the island. That left fans wondering: what about Sia’s prize money?!
While it’s unknown if the nine-time Grammy nominee doled out any moolah after “Survivor 41” wrapped, she has now officially made her selection for “Survivor 42.” During a video posted on CBS’s social media, contestant Drea Wheeler has learned that she is the beneficiary of a cool 100,000 of Sia’s own money. Yes, you read that right: one-hundred thou! Watch the video below.
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While it’s unknown if the nine-time Grammy nominee doled out any moolah after “Survivor 41” wrapped, she has now officially made her selection for “Survivor 42.” During a video posted on CBS’s social media, contestant Drea Wheeler has learned that she is the beneficiary of a cool 100,000 of Sia’s own money. Yes, you read that right: one-hundred thou! Watch the video below.
See ‘Survivor’ deaths: Full list of castaways we’ve lost
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- 6/1/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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Jackson Fox wants to play “Survivor” with honor, but he admittedly wants to get a little dirty. The 48-year-old hospital transporter from Houston, Texas claims in his CBS interview that he could get along “with a tree stump,” hoping that his Southern charm proves beneficial in the game (watch below). While he notes that he wants people to say “I treated people with respect,” he adds that he wants to be part of “a really big blindside.” Get to know all 18 castaways.
As a transgender man, Jackson understands what it means to find himself and his true identity, much like how “Survivor” can be its own sort of eye-opening journey. “I think if you can go through the process of pretty much revitalizing your entire life and baring it all, I think you can go on ‘Survivor’ and bare it all as well,” he opines. Jackson adds that he hopes...
As a transgender man, Jackson understands what it means to find himself and his true identity, much like how “Survivor” can be its own sort of eye-opening journey. “I think if you can go through the process of pretty much revitalizing your entire life and baring it all, I think you can go on ‘Survivor’ and bare it all as well,” he opines. Jackson adds that he hopes...
- 2/28/2022
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
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The New York Times headline says it all:” ‘Survivor’ Limps to a Finale After a Difficult Season.”
CBS’ venerable reality show has been on the air since 2000 sunk to a new low in its latest edition. Not its ratings, since returned to the top 10 of most-watched series, ranking at No. 7, but in its handling of the sensitive #MeToo-era inappropriate touching by a male contestant. On this edition’s premiere, two female players discussed how Dan Spilo was a little too touchy-feely. One player, Kellee Kim, specifically told him on camera that she did not like being touched by other people.
At that early point in the season, you would think someone at the network or the producers might have stepped in. But no. And matters just grew worst from there as some female players exploited Kellee’s concerns and caused Janet Carbin to vote against Dan to show solidarity with...
CBS’ venerable reality show has been on the air since 2000 sunk to a new low in its latest edition. Not its ratings, since returned to the top 10 of most-watched series, ranking at No. 7, but in its handling of the sensitive #MeToo-era inappropriate touching by a male contestant. On this edition’s premiere, two female players discussed how Dan Spilo was a little too touchy-feely. One player, Kellee Kim, specifically told him on camera that she did not like being touched by other people.
At that early point in the season, you would think someone at the network or the producers might have stepped in. But no. And matters just grew worst from there as some female players exploited Kellee’s concerns and caused Janet Carbin to vote against Dan to show solidarity with...
- 12/19/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
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During the 39th season finale of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” fourth grade teacher Tommy Sheehan took home the $1 million prize over Dean Kowalski and Noura Salman by an 8-2-0 jury vote. Even though Tommy won the advantage-heavy season that brought back former winners Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz-Twine as special mentors, he wasn’t fans’ number one choice. In fact, it was the fifth-place finisher, lifeguard Janet Carbin, who ended up dominating our recent poll that asked fans to name who they Wanted to join the “Survivor” winners list.
Janet was an incredibly likeable player and an ace fire-starter to boot, which made her a huge target for her fellow finalists. The oldest woman in the game thought she was safe because she had a hidden immunity idol in her pocket, but unbeknownst to her Dean had acquired an idol nullifier at the Island of the Idols, which completely voided her power.
Janet was an incredibly likeable player and an ace fire-starter to boot, which made her a huge target for her fellow finalists. The oldest woman in the game thought she was safe because she had a hidden immunity idol in her pocket, but unbeknownst to her Dean had acquired an idol nullifier at the Island of the Idols, which completely voided her power.
- 12/19/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
After a season of blindsides, betrayals and one player being ejected for inappropriate behavior, “Survivor: Island of the Idols” came to an end on Wednesday with one player winning the $1 million prize. Heading into the Season 39 finale, only five of the original 20 castaways were still in the game: Lauren Beck, Tommy Sheehan, Janet Carbin, Dean Kowalski and Noura Salman. Gold Derby’s racetrack odds favored Tommy to win it all, but did things go according to plan? And how did the contestants react to former winners/secret mentors Sandra Diaz-Twine and Rob Mariano finally revealing themselves?
See‘Survivor’ deaths: Remembering the castaways who’ve passed away, including Rudy Boesch and Jenn Lyon
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of the Season 39 finale, titled “Mama, Look at Me Now,” to find out what happened Wednesday, December 18 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the...
See‘Survivor’ deaths: Remembering the castaways who’ve passed away, including Rudy Boesch and Jenn Lyon
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of the Season 39 finale, titled “Mama, Look at Me Now,” to find out what happened Wednesday, December 18 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the...
- 12/19/2019
- by Kevin Jacobsen and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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The misconduct allegations roiling CBS' long-running reality show Survivor has led to the network instituting a series of guidelines "regarding personal space, inappropriate behavior and how to report these issues" for future seasons.
The network on Tuesday released a lengthy statement that outlined a range of policies and procedures that are being established in the aftermath of contestant and Hollywood talent manager Dan Spilo being removed from the competition following misconduct allegations, a first for the reality series in its 19-year and 39-season run.
Following the elimination of fellow contestant Elaine Stott, executive producer and host Jeff Probst told ...
The network on Tuesday released a lengthy statement that outlined a range of policies and procedures that are being established in the aftermath of contestant and Hollywood talent manager Dan Spilo being removed from the competition following misconduct allegations, a first for the reality series in its 19-year and 39-season run.
Following the elimination of fellow contestant Elaine Stott, executive producer and host Jeff Probst told ...
- 12/18/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Forget for a moment who you Think will win “Survivor: Island of the Idols.” Instead, we want to know who you Want to win when the Season 39 finale airs Wednesday, December 18 on CBS.
With only five castaways still in the running to join the “Survivor” winners list, which one are you secretly (or not so secretly) rooting for to prevail: Lauren Beck, Tommy Sheehan, Janet Carbin, Dean Kowalski or Noura Salman? Cast your vote in our poll below and then defend your choice in the comments section.
See‘Survivor’ power rankings: We think Tommy Sheehan will win, but who will he beat in Season 39 finale?
Of course, the season was designed to end with a final six, but real life events got in the way when Dan Spilo had to be removed from the game (a “Survivor” first) because of an off-camera “incident” presumably regarding inappropriate touching. (See host Jeff Probst‘s response.
With only five castaways still in the running to join the “Survivor” winners list, which one are you secretly (or not so secretly) rooting for to prevail: Lauren Beck, Tommy Sheehan, Janet Carbin, Dean Kowalski or Noura Salman? Cast your vote in our poll below and then defend your choice in the comments section.
See‘Survivor’ power rankings: We think Tommy Sheehan will win, but who will he beat in Season 39 finale?
Of course, the season was designed to end with a final six, but real life events got in the way when Dan Spilo had to be removed from the game (a “Survivor” first) because of an off-camera “incident” presumably regarding inappropriate touching. (See host Jeff Probst‘s response.
- 12/16/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“Survivor: Island of the Idols” concludes Wednesday, December 18 as the final five — Lauren Beck, Janet Carbin, Dean Kowalski, Noura Salman and Tommy Sheehan — duke it out for the chance to be one of only three that will plead their case to the jury — Jack Nichting, Kellee Kim, Jamal Shipman, Aaron Meredith, Missy Byrd, Elizabeth Beisel, Karishma Patel and Elaine Stott — that they are most deserving of the million dollar prize. Season 39 began with excitement as for the first time in many seasons the female players of both tribes were in control of early votes based on a shared interest of working together as women. That narrative quickly turned sour once the merge hit and Dan Spilo‘s season-long behavior of inappropriately touching women became a catalyst for the permanent fracturing of the female alliance we all wanted.
Dan’s ejection from the game (the first in series history) at the...
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- 12/14/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
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As ”Survivor” fans prepared to sadly bid adieu to funny, sunny and more-adept-than-she-seemed Elaine Stott after she became 14th player to be voted out of the 39th edition of the game at the end of an episode titled “Just Go For It,” something weird happened. The action continued as host Jeff Probst paid a rare visit to the camp space of the players. Clearly something weird was up.
Turns out, it was a continuation of a topic that will likely define this season of the long-running reality show — inappropriate touching of female castaways by handsy Dan Spilo, 48, a Los Angeles talent manager. Probst told the remaining contestants, “All right, so need to share some news. I just spoke privately with Dan and I want to update you guys. A decision has been made and Dan will not be returning to the game. He will not be going back to camp.
Turns out, it was a continuation of a topic that will likely define this season of the long-running reality show — inappropriate touching of female castaways by handsy Dan Spilo, 48, a Los Angeles talent manager. Probst told the remaining contestants, “All right, so need to share some news. I just spoke privately with Dan and I want to update you guys. A decision has been made and Dan will not be returning to the game. He will not be going back to camp.
- 12/12/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
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On Wednesday, Los Angeles-based talent manager Dan Spilo became the first-ever “Survivor” player to be ejected from the show, following an unspecified “off-camera” incident.
Host Jeff Probst announced Spilo’s exit near the end of Wednesday’s episode, after contestant Elaine Stott was eliminated. “Alright, so, need to share some news,” Probst said. “So I just spoke privately with Dan and I want to update you guys. A decision has been made and Dan will not be returning to the game. He will not be coming back to camp. He won’t be on the jury. He’s gone.”
A title card at the end of Wednesday’s “Survivor” episode read: “Dan was removed from the game after a report of another incident, which happened off-camera and did not involve a player.” Representatives for CBS did not have additional comment beyond the title card and Probst’s comments.
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Host Jeff Probst announced Spilo’s exit near the end of Wednesday’s episode, after contestant Elaine Stott was eliminated. “Alright, so, need to share some news,” Probst said. “So I just spoke privately with Dan and I want to update you guys. A decision has been made and Dan will not be returning to the game. He will not be coming back to camp. He won’t be on the jury. He’s gone.”
A title card at the end of Wednesday’s “Survivor” episode read: “Dan was removed from the game after a report of another incident, which happened off-camera and did not involve a player.” Representatives for CBS did not have additional comment beyond the title card and Probst’s comments.
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- 12/12/2019
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
![Dean Kowalski in Survivor (2000)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYjc4MTc1MDUtNzc4Mi00MmUzLWFmZmUtYmNlN2RhMzU2ODUxXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTI5NjIyMw@@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR8,0,140,207_.jpg)
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The “Survivor: Island of the Idols” finale is scheduled for next week, which meant the seven castaways still in the running to win the $1 million prize had everything on the line heading into Wednesday’s episode. On paper both Dean Kowalski and Elaine Stott seemed outnumbered as they came from the original Lairo tribe, compared to the other five original Vokai members Lauren Beck, Janet Carbin, Noura Salman, Tommy Sheehan and Dan Spilo. However, there was a crack in the alliance as Noura had previously contemplated turning on Tommy. According to Gold Derby’s racetrack odds, Lauren and Noura were most in danger of being sent to the jury house in this week’s pre-finale episode. So how’d it all play out?
See‘Survivor’ Ponderosa video: Karishma Patel freaks out when a cockroach flies in her hair [Watch]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of...
See‘Survivor’ Ponderosa video: Karishma Patel freaks out when a cockroach flies in her hair [Watch]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of...
- 12/12/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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Survivor contestant and Hollywood talent manager Dan Spilo has been removed from the CBS competition show following misconduct allegations, a first for the reality series in its 19-year and 39-season run.
Following the elimination of fellow contestant Elaine Stott, executive producer and host Jeff Probst told remaining players, "Alright, so, need to share some news. So I just spoke privately with Dan and I want to update you guys. A decision has been made and Dan will not be returning to the game. He will not be coming back to camp. He won’t be on the ...
Following the elimination of fellow contestant Elaine Stott, executive producer and host Jeff Probst told remaining players, "Alright, so, need to share some news. So I just spoke privately with Dan and I want to update you guys. A decision has been made and Dan will not be returning to the game. He will not be coming back to camp. He won’t be on the ...
- 12/11/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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After 32 days in Fiji, ultimate underdog Karishma Patel was finally voted out of “Survivor: Island of the Idols” after her group’s plan to bring in Noura Salman flopped big time. Karishma is now the seventh member of the jury that will determine the winner of Season 39 on December 18, following Jack Nichting, Kellee Kim, Jamal Shipman, Aaron Meredith & Missy Byrd and Elizabeth Beisel. Watch Karishma’s Ponderosa video above, in which she freaks out when a cockroach flies in her hair.
See ‘Survivor’ poll results: 36% of fans want Elaine Stott to win ‘Island of the Idols,’ 0% vote for Dan Spilo
Moments after Jeff Probst snuffed her torch, Karishma revealed her reason for signing up for “Survivor.” “I always wondered, could I be a survivalist, could I be an outdoorsy person, could I get challenged this way and make it?” she asked. “I always had so much confidence. Now I know I can do it,...
See ‘Survivor’ poll results: 36% of fans want Elaine Stott to win ‘Island of the Idols,’ 0% vote for Dan Spilo
Moments after Jeff Probst snuffed her torch, Karishma revealed her reason for signing up for “Survivor.” “I always wondered, could I be a survivalist, could I be an outdoorsy person, could I get challenged this way and make it?” she asked. “I always had so much confidence. Now I know I can do it,...
- 12/7/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
![Dean Kowalski in Survivor (2000)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYjc4MTc1MDUtNzc4Mi00MmUzLWFmZmUtYmNlN2RhMzU2ODUxXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTI5NjIyMw@@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR8,0,140,207_.jpg)
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With the “Survivor: Island of the Idols” finale scheduled for December 18, only eight castaways remained in the running to win the $1 million prize. Three of them came from the original Lairo tribe, while the other five were original Vokai members. According to Gold Derby readers’ racetrack odds, Dan and Karishma were most in danger of being sent to the Ponderosa jury house in this week’s loved ones episode. Were they right?
See‘Survivor’ poll results: 36% of fans want Elaine Stott to win ‘Island of the Idols,’ 0% vote for Dan Spilo
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 12, titled “A Very Simple Plan,” to find out what happened Wednesday, December 4 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list.
See‘Survivor’ poll results: 36% of fans want Elaine Stott to win ‘Island of the Idols,’ 0% vote for Dan Spilo
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 12, titled “A Very Simple Plan,” to find out what happened Wednesday, December 4 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list.
- 12/5/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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With only eight castaways left in the running to win “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” we recently asked our readers to vote for who they Hope will join the winners list. Kentucky factory worker Elaine Stott easily topped our poll results with a leading 36% of the vote. Conversely, coming in at 0% was Dan Spilo, the controversial Los Angeles talent manager who was accused of inappropriate touching. Do you agree or disagree with those poll results? Sound off down in the comments section.
See ‘Survivor’ Ponderosa video: Elizabeth Beisel on ‘bittersweet’ elimination thanks to Karishma playing an idol [Watch]
Thanks to her funny personality, Elaine was one of the first major targets of the season. Her name was thrown out by Ronnie Bardah in the first episode, who worried her likeability could carry her far in the game. He was right. Elaine managed to survive that first vote when her allies wrote down Ronnie’s name instead.
See ‘Survivor’ Ponderosa video: Elizabeth Beisel on ‘bittersweet’ elimination thanks to Karishma playing an idol [Watch]
Thanks to her funny personality, Elaine was one of the first major targets of the season. Her name was thrown out by Ronnie Bardah in the first episode, who worried her likeability could carry her far in the game. He was right. Elaine managed to survive that first vote when her allies wrote down Ronnie’s name instead.
- 12/4/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
And then there were eight.
With the finale of “Survivor: Island of the Idols” scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, 2019 on CBS, the remaining castaways — Lauren Beck, Janet Carbin, Dean Kowalski, Karishma Patel, Noura Salman, Tommy Sheehan, Dan Spilo and Elaine Stott — can already taste the $1 million check. Only three will make it to the end, where they’ll face a bitter jury comprised of 11 people they voted out, blindsided and betrayed. Of the eight players still in the running, which one do you Hope joins the “Survivor” winners list? Vote for your dream pick in our poll below.
See‘Survivor’ Ponderosa video: Elizabeth Beisel on ‘bittersweet’ elimination thanks to Karishma playing an idol [Watch]
In last week’s 11th episode, the Lumuwaku tribe reunited after temporarily being split into two groups that both had to vote someone out. The first group said goodbye to Aaron Meredith, with the second group booting Missy Byrd.
With the finale of “Survivor: Island of the Idols” scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, 2019 on CBS, the remaining castaways — Lauren Beck, Janet Carbin, Dean Kowalski, Karishma Patel, Noura Salman, Tommy Sheehan, Dan Spilo and Elaine Stott — can already taste the $1 million check. Only three will make it to the end, where they’ll face a bitter jury comprised of 11 people they voted out, blindsided and betrayed. Of the eight players still in the running, which one do you Hope joins the “Survivor” winners list? Vote for your dream pick in our poll below.
See‘Survivor’ Ponderosa video: Elizabeth Beisel on ‘bittersweet’ elimination thanks to Karishma playing an idol [Watch]
In last week’s 11th episode, the Lumuwaku tribe reunited after temporarily being split into two groups that both had to vote someone out. The first group said goodbye to Aaron Meredith, with the second group booting Missy Byrd.
- 12/3/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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“Survivor: Island of the Idols” sent home two castaways last week — Aaron Meredith and Missy Byrd — which left only nine players still in the running to win the $1 million prize. Four of those came from the original Lairo tribe, while the other five were original Vokai members. According to Gold Derby readers’ racetrack odds, Elizabeth, Dean and Dan were most in danger of being sent to the Ponderosa jury house in this week’s pre-Thanksgiving episode. Were they right?
SEETommy Sheehan out front to win ‘Survivor: Island of the Idols’ as Season 39 finale looms
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 11, titled “Bring on the Bacon,” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 27 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list.
SEETommy Sheehan out front to win ‘Survivor: Island of the Idols’ as Season 39 finale looms
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 11, titled “Bring on the Bacon,” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 27 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list.
- 11/28/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
![Tommy Sheehan in Survivor (2000)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYTk4YjJjMWItOTZkNi00MTkyLTkwNWQtMmRkZTY1NjMwYzBhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTI5NjIyMw@@._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,1,140,207_.jpg)
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Of the nine players left in “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” we think only Five have an actual shot at joining the winner’s list. This handful of castaways have been adept at playing the game from a social standpoint, which means they all have a great shot at winning over the eventual jury. Below we break down our thoughts on those five players in our latest “Survivor” power rankings. In another article we discuss the four we think have no shot at winning Season 39. Do you agree or disagree?
1. Tommy Sheehan – 9/2 odds
In talking with friends throughout the season I’ve found that “Tommy is going to win” is the most polarizing conversation to have. On one hand, the edit has rarely focused on him and his personal journey and hasn’t always cared about showing him in a positive light. On the other hand, out of everyone left...
1. Tommy Sheehan – 9/2 odds
In talking with friends throughout the season I’ve found that “Tommy is going to win” is the most polarizing conversation to have. On one hand, the edit has rarely focused on him and his personal journey and hasn’t always cared about showing him in a positive light. On the other hand, out of everyone left...
- 11/27/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
With only nine players left in “Survivor: Island of the Idols” the path to the end of the game is coming into focus. Of those left, five are from the original Vokai tribe and four are from the original Lairo tribe. A season that began with Vokai outplaying Lairo in challenges and women from both tribes outsmarting the men at tribal councils is now almost evenly blurred, leaving the door open for any one of the nine to outlast the others as sole survivor.
But although technically anyone can still win Season 39, we think there are four players in the game that have no realistic shot at the title. Below we break down our thoughts on those four players. In another article we discuss the five we think can win. Do you agree or disagree?
SEETommy Sheehan out front to win ‘Survivor: Island of the Idols’ as Season 39 finale looms...
But although technically anyone can still win Season 39, we think there are four players in the game that have no realistic shot at the title. Below we break down our thoughts on those four players. In another article we discuss the five we think can win. Do you agree or disagree?
SEETommy Sheehan out front to win ‘Survivor: Island of the Idols’ as Season 39 finale looms...
- 11/27/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
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Something tells us Tommy Sheehan‘s fellow castaways are going to seriously regret not voting him out of “Survivor: Island of the Idols” during last week’s double elimination episode. This New York school teacher is currently our readers’ prediction for who will win the $1 million prize when the Season 39 finale airs this December on CBS. Tommy tops our winner’s chart with 18/5 odds, far ahead of second place contender Janet Carbin at 5/1 odds.
See‘Survivor’ 39 Ponderosa video: Aaron Meredith, Missy Byrd admit players were ‘not stupid’ to vote them out [Watch]
Tommy’s name was thrown out last week for the first time as a potential boot after his group of five got back to camp following the immunity challenge. Missy Byrd saw him as a huge threat to win the game thanks in part to his bond with Lauren Beck, someone whom Missy wanted to work with. She also...
See‘Survivor’ 39 Ponderosa video: Aaron Meredith, Missy Byrd admit players were ‘not stupid’ to vote them out [Watch]
Tommy’s name was thrown out last week for the first time as a potential boot after his group of five got back to camp following the immunity challenge. Missy Byrd saw him as a huge threat to win the game thanks in part to his bond with Lauren Beck, someone whom Missy wanted to work with. She also...
- 11/24/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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After last week’s two-hour episode of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” only 11 castaways were still in the running to win the $1 million prize. Six of those came from the original Lairo tribe, while the other five were original Vokai members. According to Gold Derby’s racetrack odds, Dan and Karishma were most in danger of being sent to Ponderosa in this week’s double elimination episode. Were they right?
See‘Survivor’ deleted scene: Rob refuses to touch Sandra after seeing ‘huge blisters’ on her hands [Watch]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 10, titled “Two for the Price of One,” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 20 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading...
See‘Survivor’ deleted scene: Rob refuses to touch Sandra after seeing ‘huge blisters’ on her hands [Watch]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 10, titled “Two for the Price of One,” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 20 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading...
- 11/21/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
After seven long weeks, the merge finally arrived this week on “Survivor: Island of the Idols.” With 13 castaways still in the running to win the $1 million prize, the original Vokai tribe had a slight seven-to-six numbers advantage over their original Lairo counterparts. Despite those numbers, Gold Derby readers predicted Dan would be the one most likely to get his torch snuffed at the merge. Were they correct?
See‘Survivor’ elimination predictions: Dan Spilo has 29/20 odds to be voted out at the merge
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episodes 8 & 9, titled “We Made It to the Merge,” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 13 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading this live blog for the most recent updates.
See‘Survivor’ elimination predictions: Dan Spilo has 29/20 odds to be voted out at the merge
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episodes 8 & 9, titled “We Made It to the Merge,” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 13 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading this live blog for the most recent updates.
- 11/14/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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On “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” Boston Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz-Twine — both considered among the best players of all time — have been sizing up the castaways as, one by one, they wash up on their beach in order to be mentored by the former champs.
On episode 7, they finally got a student who actually impressed the heck out of them in the form of Janet Carbin, a 59-year-old chief lifeguard from Palm Bay, Florida. Since the beginning, Janet avoided making the mistake of trying to mother the younger players like Reem Daly, 46, did on last season’s “Extinction Island.” Instead, she was congenial and accepting of her fellow players in their 20s and 30s.
Probably Janet’s biggest rival is the upbeat Elaine Stott, a 41-year-old factory worker who controlled the previous tribal council after getting instructions from Rob and Sandra about how to find a block-the-vote advantage during the immunity challenge.
On episode 7, they finally got a student who actually impressed the heck out of them in the form of Janet Carbin, a 59-year-old chief lifeguard from Palm Bay, Florida. Since the beginning, Janet avoided making the mistake of trying to mother the younger players like Reem Daly, 46, did on last season’s “Extinction Island.” Instead, she was congenial and accepting of her fellow players in their 20s and 30s.
Probably Janet’s biggest rival is the upbeat Elaine Stott, a 41-year-old factory worker who controlled the previous tribal council after getting instructions from Rob and Sandra about how to find a block-the-vote advantage during the immunity challenge.
- 11/12/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
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Wednesday’s episode of “Survivor: Island of the Idols” will feature the long-awaited merge as the seven original Vokai tribe members and six original Lairo players join together as one. At first glance Vokai seems to have the upper hand in terms of sheer numbers, but our readers think tribal lines won’t be the only determining factor. As of this writing Vokai’s Dan Spilo has 29/20 racetrack odds to be voted out at the merge, just ahead of Lairo’s Aaron Meredith at 71/20 odds.
See‘Survivor’ 39 Ponderosa video: Jack Nichting loses 12 pounds but gains ‘poppin’ abs’ — What did he take to bed with him? [Watch]
Since day one, Dan’s tribe mates have taken issue with his lack of personal boundaries. Everyone from Kellee Kim (at original Vokai) to Elizabeth Beisel (at new Vokai) have been made to feel uncomfortable by Dan’s touchy-feely-cuddly way of connecting. In the season...
See‘Survivor’ 39 Ponderosa video: Jack Nichting loses 12 pounds but gains ‘poppin’ abs’ — What did he take to bed with him? [Watch]
Since day one, Dan’s tribe mates have taken issue with his lack of personal boundaries. Everyone from Kellee Kim (at original Vokai) to Elizabeth Beisel (at new Vokai) have been made to feel uncomfortable by Dan’s touchy-feely-cuddly way of connecting. In the season...
- 11/11/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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Even though Jack Nichting was voted out of Wednesday’s seventh episode of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” he is looking ahead to the next stage of the competition. “I’m freaking pumped to be on the jury!” he shouted during his exit interview at the end of the episode. Jack is now the first member of the jury that will determine the winner of the $1 million prize. He’ll be joined by another jury member each week until only the finalists remain during the Season 39 finale in December.
See ‘Survivor’ 39: 32% of fans say Elaine’s big tribal council move put a target on her back [Poll Results]
After Lairo lost the immunity challenge, the near-unanimous plan back at camp was for Dean Kowalski to be voted out. However, since Kellee Kim and Dean had a mutual friend back at home, she decided to give him her immunity idol in secret in order to protect him.
See ‘Survivor’ 39: 32% of fans say Elaine’s big tribal council move put a target on her back [Poll Results]
After Lairo lost the immunity challenge, the near-unanimous plan back at camp was for Dean Kowalski to be voted out. However, since Kellee Kim and Dean had a mutual friend back at home, she decided to give him her immunity idol in secret in order to protect him.
- 11/7/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
![Elizabeth Beisel in Survivor (2000)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMjBlOTU0MTgtNDMzYy00OTViLWFkZGMtNzY2Mjc2NmU3NDg0XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTI5NjIyMw@@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR11,0,140,207_.jpg)
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With the merge on the horizon, the Vokai and Lairo camps were dead even at seven members a piece heading into Wednesday’s seventh episode of “Survivor: Island of the Idols.” The Vokai tribe had a four-three split with Elizabeth Beisel, Missy Byrd, Aaron Meredith and Elaine Stott on one side and Lauren Beck, Tommy Sheehan and Dan Spilo on the other. Meanwhile, the Lairo tribe was flirting with a girls alliance vs. the three guys. So which castaway ended up getting their torch snuffed by host Jeff Probst?
See‘Survivor’ 39: 32% of fans say Elaine’s big tribal council move put a target on her back [Poll Results]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 7, titled “I Was Born at Night, But Not Last Night,” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 6 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section...
See‘Survivor’ 39: 32% of fans say Elaine’s big tribal council move put a target on her back [Poll Results]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 7, titled “I Was Born at Night, But Not Last Night,” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 6 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section...
- 11/7/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
![Elaine Stott in Survivor (2000)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZmRhNjQwMjktZjFmOC00NTk3LTk0ZDYtMWFmYTY3MTNlNjE4XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTI5NjIyMw@@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR5,0,140,207_.jpg)
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New Vokai member Elaine Stott acted like a boss at tribal council last week when she used an advantage and blocked Jason Linden‘s vote. That convinced Aaron Meredith to join her and the two other original Lairo members, Missy Byrd and Elizabeth Beisel, to snuff out Jason’s torch. As Elaine declared, “I’m gonna play the hero and ride in on my stallion and jump off and save the day for my peeps.”
Of all the 14 castaways still in the game, Elaine is my favorite. This down-to-earth good ol’ gal from Kentucky had likability out the wazoo from the start. In her bio, the 41-year-old factory worker notes that people often underestimate her. That certainly was true of Lauren Beck, who demeaned Elaine’s game by saying she isn’t smart enough to have an idol. However, she is smart enough to get a block the vote advantage,...
Of all the 14 castaways still in the game, Elaine is my favorite. This down-to-earth good ol’ gal from Kentucky had likability out the wazoo from the start. In her bio, the 41-year-old factory worker notes that people often underestimate her. That certainly was true of Lauren Beck, who demeaned Elaine’s game by saying she isn’t smart enough to have an idol. However, she is smart enough to get a block the vote advantage,...
- 11/6/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
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After two decades and 575 episodes on the air, you may think you’ve seen everything there is to see on “Survivor,” but that’s not the case. “[We’ve] never had a tribal like this. Ever,” admits shaken host Jeff Probst in CBS’s spoiler-filled preview trailer for the seventh episode of Season 39, titled “I Was Born at Night, But Not Last Night” (watch above). It’s unclear whether Jeff is talking to Lairo or Vokai, but as of this writing both tribes are even at seven members a piece. Avoiding tribal council at this stage is imperative as both tribes crave a numbers advantage heading into the merge.
See‘Survivor’ contestant Rudy Boesch dead at 91: Jeff Probst calls him a ‘legend’ and a ‘true American hero’
We get one additional glimpse of tribal council as Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz-Twine give each other fist-bumps when they arrive in their secret lookout bunker.
See‘Survivor’ contestant Rudy Boesch dead at 91: Jeff Probst calls him a ‘legend’ and a ‘true American hero’
We get one additional glimpse of tribal council as Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz-Twine give each other fist-bumps when they arrive in their secret lookout bunker.
- 11/4/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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Heading into tribal council during Wednesday’s sixth episode of “Survivor” Season 39, the newly formed Vokai tribe was composed of four original Vokai members and four original Lairo players. Both groups were willing to force a tie and draw rocks, but then Elaine pulled out her block-a-vote advantage she found thanks to her visit to the Island of the Idols. The Lairo foursome used the advantage to block Jason’s vote and then send him packing with a four-to-three vote. “It sucks,” Jason said in his exit interview with CBS (watch above).
See‘Survivor’ 39 episode 6 recap: Who was voted out in ‘Suck It Up Buttercup’? [Updating Live Blog]
“As a fan it’s a crazy way to go out,” Jason declared moments after Jeff Probst snuffed his torch. “It’s not your typical vote-out. It’s not your typical blindside.” With Jason’s elimination, Lauren, Tommy and Dan are now outnumbered at the...
See‘Survivor’ 39 episode 6 recap: Who was voted out in ‘Suck It Up Buttercup’? [Updating Live Blog]
“As a fan it’s a crazy way to go out,” Jason declared moments after Jeff Probst snuffed his torch. “It’s not your typical vote-out. It’s not your typical blindside.” With Jason’s elimination, Lauren, Tommy and Dan are now outnumbered at the...
- 11/2/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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I have been fairly cool about the whole “Island of the Idols” tutorials provided by former “Survivor” champs Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz-Twine this season. But leave to good ol’ gal Elaine Stott to disarm both reality superstars with her gusto for the game. Maybe she was a little too eager to say yes to their offer before she even what the task was that the mentors were about to dangle before her.
But given that she was perceived as a target in a post-swap Vokai tribe that was evenly split between four Lairo stalwarts, including Elaine, and four original Vokai members, her advantage of a vote block worked out beautifully. Rob was tsk-tsking her impulsiveness to say yes without any info, but Sandra was all “you go girl” about the 41-year-old Kentucky-based factory worker. “Survivor” being “Survivor,” the castaway even shared the fact that her mother passed away three...
But given that she was perceived as a target in a post-swap Vokai tribe that was evenly split between four Lairo stalwarts, including Elaine, and four original Vokai members, her advantage of a vote block worked out beautifully. Rob was tsk-tsking her impulsiveness to say yes without any info, but Sandra was all “you go girl” about the 41-year-old Kentucky-based factory worker. “Survivor” being “Survivor,” the castaway even shared the fact that her mother passed away three...
- 11/2/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
![Karishma Patel in Survivor (2000)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNTAyMmVlYjItZmU4MC00M2NkLWEzNTYtMzBlMzA0YjA0ZjdiXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTI5NjIyMw@@._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,207_.jpg)
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Heading into Wednesday’s sixth episode of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” Karishma Patel had overwhelming 17/10 odds of being eliminated after being on the chopping block for weeks. This ultimate underdog managed to survive the recent tribe swap despite being at a three-to-five numbers disadvantage along with former Lairo members Tom Laidlaw (who was voted out) and Dean Kowalski. But was Karishma’s time finally up? And what was the “powerful, life changing moment” hinted at in the preview trailer regarding Jamal Shipman and Jack Nichting?
See‘Survivor’ 39 power rankings: Kellee Kim and Janet Carbin hold the throne at new Lairo camp
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 6, titled “Suck It Up Buttercup,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 30 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show...
See‘Survivor’ 39 power rankings: Kellee Kim and Janet Carbin hold the throne at new Lairo camp
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 6, titled “Suck It Up Buttercup,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 30 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show...
- 10/30/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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In “Survivor,” a tribal swap can be the kiss of death for a once powerful player at the same time that it can be a glimmer of hope for someone at the bottom of their old tribe’s totem pole. When the Lairo and Vokai tribes were shaken up on episode 5 of “Island of the Idols,” the five original Vokai members that were swapped to Lairo earned the luckiest of draws. That luck earned them the comfort of feeling safe after they lost the immunity challenge and were tasked with voting one of the three original Lairo members out. The decision to eliminate Tom Laidlaw wasn’t easy, but appears to have been orchestrated by Kellee Kim and Janet Carbin, the two players I’m now considering the most powerful in the game.
Below I discuss in more detail how the tribe swap changes things up. Do you agree with my updated power rankings?...
Below I discuss in more detail how the tribe swap changes things up. Do you agree with my updated power rankings?...
- 10/28/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
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It’s that time again, “Survivor” fans — “Drop your buffs” time, that is. Just when we were starting to remember who was living at what camp, Jeff Probst came along and mixed things up with a tribe swap. Vokai went into Wednesday’s episode with a nine-to-seven numbers advantage over Lairo, meaning all of the success they had at the immunity challenges (winning three of four) was squandered after the tribe swap evened things out at eight members apiece. Which contestants took advantage of the switcheroo and whose torch was snuffed by Jeff because of it?
See‘Survivor’ 39 power rankings: A bad decision sends Missy Byrd to the bottom, shifts all power to Tommy Sheehan ahead of tribe swap
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 5, titled “Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds You,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 23 at 8/7c.
See‘Survivor’ 39 power rankings: A bad decision sends Missy Byrd to the bottom, shifts all power to Tommy Sheehan ahead of tribe swap
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 5, titled “Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds You,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 23 at 8/7c.
- 10/23/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
![Missy Byrd in Survivor (2000)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYzVmMjFjMjYtMmUyMS00YWI4LWI1MDctMGRlZDE2ODdiOWY1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTI5NjIyMw@@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR2,0,140,207_.jpg)
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We really need to discuss the Lairo female alliance. Prior to episode 4, we were calling Missy Byrd and Chelsea Walker the two most powerful players in the game. Now, as we look forward to episode 5, Chelsea’s been eliminated and Missy plummets to the bottom of these updated power rankings. What happened? To keep it short: Missy made a horrible decision that marks the beginning of the end for the Lairo women’s reign.
In their absence, I raise Tommy Sheehan and the men of Vokai to the top along with that tribe’s most promising female, Kellee Kim. As a tribe, Vokai now heads into the tribe swap with a 9 to 7 numbers advantage and two of its members (Kellee and Jamal Shipman) have hidden immunity idols. Because of Missy’s blunder, Lairo is now more split than ever–Dean Kowalski was blindsided by his entire tribe and lost his budding showmance,...
In their absence, I raise Tommy Sheehan and the men of Vokai to the top along with that tribe’s most promising female, Kellee Kim. As a tribe, Vokai now heads into the tribe swap with a 9 to 7 numbers advantage and two of its members (Kellee and Jamal Shipman) have hidden immunity idols. Because of Missy’s blunder, Lairo is now more split than ever–Dean Kowalski was blindsided by his entire tribe and lost his budding showmance,...
- 10/22/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Based on CBS’s spoiler-filled preview trailer for Episode 5 of “Survivor: Island of the Idols” (watch above), it’s time to grab the popcorn because we’re about to see a rough-and-tumble brawl between Missy Byrd and Elaine Stott. As the rest of their tribe watches in shock, the two Lairo members wrestle in the dirt in what appears to be a rather serious physical altercation. Will “Survivor” security be sent in to break up the battling castaways? And what in God’s name could have set them off?
See 39% of ‘Survivor’ fans are getting fidgety about Fiji always being the backdrop for the reality TV show [Poll Results]
As we know from last week’s episode, Missy’s decision to take the target off of Dean Kowalski and put it onto Chelsea Walker, one of her female alliance members, really rubbed Elaine the wrong way. Missy’s intention was to break up the powerful showmance,...
See 39% of ‘Survivor’ fans are getting fidgety about Fiji always being the backdrop for the reality TV show [Poll Results]
As we know from last week’s episode, Missy’s decision to take the target off of Dean Kowalski and put it onto Chelsea Walker, one of her female alliance members, really rubbed Elaine the wrong way. Missy’s intention was to break up the powerful showmance,...
- 10/22/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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After three episodes of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” the Lairo tribe was at a slight numbers disadvantage as they’d voted out two players (Ronnie Bardah and Vince Moua) compared to one (Molly Byman) for the Vokai tribe. Strong females dominated both camps, including the powerful Lairo fivesome and the Vokai underdogs. Did the women successfully vote out another guy in the fourth episode?
See‘Survivor’ preview trailer spoiler: Aaron Meredith calls out ‘dangerous’ showmance between Dean Kowalski and Elizabeth Beisel [Watch]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 4, titled “Plan Z,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 16 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading this live blog for the most recent updates.
See‘Survivor’ preview trailer spoiler: Aaron Meredith calls out ‘dangerous’ showmance between Dean Kowalski and Elizabeth Beisel [Watch]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 4, titled “Plan Z,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 16 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading this live blog for the most recent updates.
- 10/16/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
![Missy Byrd in Survivor (2000)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYzVmMjFjMjYtMmUyMS00YWI4LWI1MDctMGRlZDE2ODdiOWY1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTI5NjIyMw@@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR2,0,140,207_.jpg)
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In our first power rankings of Season 39, the “Survivor: Island of the Idols” cast was dominated by the women and in this week’s update they’re still at top with only minor switches in placement. Missy Byrd and Chelsea Walker are leading a five woman alliance at Lairo while Janet Carbin and Lauren Beck join with the most powerful man in the game, Tommy Sheehan, for control at Vokai. In that previous ranking we correctly deemed Vince Moua as one of the more vulnerable players prior to his boot in episode 3, knowing he was on the outside of the female alliance that sacrificed him in order to maintain their power in the gender balance.
Meanwhile at the bottom of the game, Jamal Shipman and Dan Spilo are at odds over who is playing the game harder with both men carrying a huge target on their backs at Vokai. Unlike the men of Vokai,...
Meanwhile at the bottom of the game, Jamal Shipman and Dan Spilo are at odds over who is playing the game harder with both men carrying a huge target on their backs at Vokai. Unlike the men of Vokai,...
- 10/15/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
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Vince Moua, the third castaway voted out of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” was heartbroken after having his torch snuffed by host Jeff Probst in Wednesday’s episode. This 27-year-old admissions counselor from California had gone through a “Survivor” boot camp like no other when Sandra Diaz-Twine and Rob Mariano tasked him with stealing fire from the other camp. Vince succeeded at his mission, stealing ashes since the fire had burned out, and won a hidden immunity idol for his efforts. Unfortunately, he left with that idol in his pocket as he was voted out at tribal council.
“I was just blindsided, I guess you can say,” Vince said in his exit interview at the end of the third episode. He confessed that he brought his idol with him inside of his water bottle and was “really thinking” about using it, but ultimately decided not to. Watch the video above.
“I was just blindsided, I guess you can say,” Vince said in his exit interview at the end of the third episode. He confessed that he brought his idol with him inside of his water bottle and was “really thinking” about using it, but ultimately decided not to. Watch the video above.
- 10/10/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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On the second episode of “Survivor” 39, one theme became very clear — the female castaways are large, in charge and not messing around. From making fire and winning physical and mental challenges to swaying the votes of their tribe mates, the ladies have been stand-outs.
But the best move so far, according to the show’s fans, was when nanny Lauren Beck rightfully targeted the charismatic law student Molly Byton as a threat after she swiftly wrapped two Voika males — Jamal Shipman and Jack Nichting — around her finger, earning the nickname “Parvati 2.0.” Lauren convinced two other Voika underdogs, Noura Salman and Jason Linden, to vote for Molly and others followed. As the blindsided Molly said during her exit interview, “I’m not sure exactly where I went wrong or what happened or how this tide turned. I guess I got cocky and I’ve been humbled.”
SEEMolly Byman’s ‘Survivor’ 39 exit...
But the best move so far, according to the show’s fans, was when nanny Lauren Beck rightfully targeted the charismatic law student Molly Byton as a threat after she swiftly wrapped two Voika males — Jamal Shipman and Jack Nichting — around her finger, earning the nickname “Parvati 2.0.” Lauren convinced two other Voika underdogs, Noura Salman and Jason Linden, to vote for Molly and others followed. As the blindsided Molly said during her exit interview, “I’m not sure exactly where I went wrong or what happened or how this tide turned. I guess I got cocky and I’ve been humbled.”
SEEMolly Byman’s ‘Survivor’ 39 exit...
- 10/9/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
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This week’s “Survivor” episode is not for the squeamish. In CBS’s spoiler-filled preview trailer (watch above), Karishma Patel accidentally cuts her hand to the bone while prepping a coconut. “Oh my God,” she exhales. “I can see my bone. Guys, I’m getting really light-headed.” Surprisingly, not a single one of Karishma’s fellow Lairo tribe members comes to her aid as she writhes around on the ground in pain. Instead, they’re seen casually chatting amongst themselves by the fire.
See‘Survivor’ forecast? A female castaway, the 1st since Season 34, will win ‘Island of the Idols’ [Poll]
“I’m 15 feet away. Nobody came to me,” Karishma laters declares while holding back tears. “Each and every person on this tribe is dead to me.” Ironically, this 37-year-old Philadelphia native is no stranger to accidents as she works as a personal injury lawyer in Pennsylvania.
Following Ronnie Bardah‘s elimination in the first episode,...
See‘Survivor’ forecast? A female castaway, the 1st since Season 34, will win ‘Island of the Idols’ [Poll]
“I’m 15 feet away. Nobody came to me,” Karishma laters declares while holding back tears. “Each and every person on this tribe is dead to me.” Ironically, this 37-year-old Philadelphia native is no stranger to accidents as she works as a personal injury lawyer in Pennsylvania.
Following Ronnie Bardah‘s elimination in the first episode,...
- 10/8/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
![Karishma Patel in Survivor (2000)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNTAyMmVlYjItZmU4MC00M2NkLWEzNTYtMzBlMzA0YjA0ZjdiXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTI5NjIyMw@@._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,207_.jpg)
![Karishma Patel in Survivor (2000)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNTAyMmVlYjItZmU4MC00M2NkLWEzNTYtMzBlMzA0YjA0ZjdiXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTI5NjIyMw@@._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,207_.jpg)
Over the first two weeks of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” a powerful girls alliance has formed on the Lairo tribe with Karishma Patel, Elizabeth Beisel, Missy Byrd, Elaine Stott and Chelsea Walker. That means the remaining four Lairo guys are outnumbered … unless they do something about it. In a sneak peek of Wednesday’s third episode (warning: spoilers ahead), Aaron Meredith hatches a plan to convince Dean Kowalski, Tom Laidlaw and Vince Moua that they need to work together. While most are on board, Vince seems slightly skeptical. Watch CBS’s promo video above.
SEESandra Diaz-Twine (‘Survivor’) remembers Rio, her precious Pomeranian who ‘passed while I was on Island of the Idols’
“The guys never actually talk strategy with me,” Vince admits in a confessional, “and now we’re down in numbers and suddenly now I’m like a bro.” This 27-year-old admissions counselor from California has good reason to question their motives.
SEESandra Diaz-Twine (‘Survivor’) remembers Rio, her precious Pomeranian who ‘passed while I was on Island of the Idols’
“The guys never actually talk strategy with me,” Vince admits in a confessional, “and now we’re down in numbers and suddenly now I’m like a bro.” This 27-year-old admissions counselor from California has good reason to question their motives.
- 10/8/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
![Aaron Meredith in Survivor (2000)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYzVkNDUxZDktZThlMS00OTQxLWE3NDgtZjlkMGFjZTllNTQ1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTI5NjIyMw@@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR3,0,140,207_.jpg)
![Aaron Meredith in Survivor (2000)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYzVkNDUxZDktZThlMS00OTQxLWE3NDgtZjlkMGFjZTllNTQ1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTI5NjIyMw@@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR3,0,140,207_.jpg)
How great were the women on both the Orange and Purple teams on the second episode of “Survivor: Island of the Idols”? We will count the ways in just a second. But let’s focus on how lame some of the male castaways were — primarily Lairo’s Aaron Meredith and Vokai’s Jamal Shipman — when they acted as if they were somehow large and in charge and then expressed shock when their tribe mates put their own plans into effect without them. Jamal was so cocky, he took a midday nap instead of staying in the loop as others pushed forward their own agenda before that night’s tribal council.
But while he was sleeping, Lauren Beck put into motion her effort to block the over-confident power trio of Molly Byton — aka “Parvati 2.0” — Jack Nichting and Jamal from controlling the game. Lauren had a gut feeling that pretty Molly, with...
But while he was sleeping, Lauren Beck put into motion her effort to block the over-confident power trio of Molly Byton — aka “Parvati 2.0” — Jack Nichting and Jamal from controlling the game. Lauren had a gut feeling that pretty Molly, with...
- 10/5/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
![Survivor (2000)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMzRjYjcyZTItNTA1Mi00YTVkLWE2Y2MtMmRlMzllODkyYzQ2XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjg4NzAyOTA@._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,1,140,207_.jpg)
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After two episodes, “Survivor” Season 39 is off to a promising start. Both tribes have already attended tribal council so we have a clear idea of who is at the top of each, calling the shots and setting the tone for how their tribe will maneuver through the first stage of the game. In the season premiere, Ronnie Bardah thought he was on the top of the world but received a rude awakening at tribal council when he was voted out nearly unanimously by his Lairo tribe members and due in large part to a strong female alliance. In Wednesday’s second episode, Molly Byman was ousted for sticking too closely to the men of the Vokai tribe, leading the other women to cut her loose sooner rather than later
So far the “Island of the Idols” twist has barely had an impact on the game, but we can expect that...
So far the “Island of the Idols” twist has barely had an impact on the game, but we can expect that...
- 10/3/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
![Ben Driebergen in Survivor (2000)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNzUzMjFlNTItYTE2OS00Zjk5LWI5YTktM2UxOTRjMWM4YzkwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTI5NjIyMw@@._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,1,140,207_.jpg)
![Ben Driebergen in Survivor (2000)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNzUzMjFlNTItYTE2OS00Zjk5LWI5YTktM2UxOTRjMWM4YzkwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTI5NjIyMw@@._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,1,140,207_.jpg)
Wednesday’s season premiere of “Survivor: Island of the Idols” was one of the show’s strongest, certainly of the last 10 seasons, but quite possibly among the best in its 19-year history. We are so high on the premiere that it’s giving us hope that producers have course-corrected some of the poor editing and meandering storylines that plagued the last few seasons. Four seasons ago Ben Driebergen‘s eventual win was blatantly obvious from the jump due to his heroic editing and just last season the “Edge of Extinction” twist corrupted the tail end of a season where the story was forced to focus on endgame players that would eventually lose to Chris Underwood, a player who was in the game proper for only 13 of 39 days,
So what made us think that the “Island of the Idols” premiere was a promising start to what could be one of the...
So what made us think that the “Island of the Idols” premiere was a promising start to what could be one of the...
- 9/28/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
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