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Survivor fans always want to know behind-the-scenes secrets from the CBS reality competition series, including how the show is made and how the contestants survive with limited resources on an abandoned beach. And one main question that frequently arises concerns what the Survivor castaways do when they get their period.
Kelley Wentworth and Abi-Maria Gomes | Photo by CBS via Getty Images ‘Survivor’ cast members have limited resources
Survivor premiered on CBS in 2000, and it was an immediate hit. Viewers everywhere were fascinated by the show’s concept, which revolved around stranding a group of strangers on an island and forcing them to create their own society. They have very few resources, so they must build their shelter and find and hunt for food.
The castaways also don’t have access to a shower or toilet. So they don’t have the same privacy in Survivor as they do at home.
Kelley Wentworth and Abi-Maria Gomes | Photo by CBS via Getty Images ‘Survivor’ cast members have limited resources
Survivor premiered on CBS in 2000, and it was an immediate hit. Viewers everywhere were fascinated by the show’s concept, which revolved around stranding a group of strangers on an island and forcing them to create their own society. They have very few resources, so they must build their shelter and find and hunt for food.
The castaways also don’t have access to a shower or toilet. So they don’t have the same privacy in Survivor as they do at home.
- 4/11/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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The “reality” portion of reality television has been debated over the years. Some shows are painstakingly obviously fake, while others feel like they are as objective as any Hollywood production can be. And Survivor is a show that leans more toward the latter. Most elements of the CBS reality competition series feel real (even though some fans argue otherwise), but there is one rehearsed aspect of Survivor.
The ‘Survivor 44’ cast | Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ‘Survivor’ has been one of CBS’s top-performing shows for 23 years
Survivor premiered on May 31, 2000, on CBS, and the show was an immediate hit. Viewers everywhere were engrossed with this first group of castaways who — Gasp! — would eat a rat on national television. But the strategic gameplay, contestants like Kelly Wigglesworth, Rudy Boesch, Sue Hawk, and Richard Hatch, and the series’ concept had everyone talking.
The first episode was watched by more than 15 million people, which...
The ‘Survivor 44’ cast | Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ‘Survivor’ has been one of CBS’s top-performing shows for 23 years
Survivor premiered on May 31, 2000, on CBS, and the show was an immediate hit. Viewers everywhere were engrossed with this first group of castaways who — Gasp! — would eat a rat on national television. But the strategic gameplay, contestants like Kelly Wigglesworth, Rudy Boesch, Sue Hawk, and Richard Hatch, and the series’ concept had everyone talking.
The first episode was watched by more than 15 million people, which...
- 4/8/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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...
Dan’s ejection from the game (the first in series history) at the...
- 12/14/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
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“Survivor” has been on the air for nearly two decades and 600 episodes now, but something happened during Wednesday’s episode that’s never happened before: a player was ejected from the game. The contestant in question was Dan Spilo, a Los Angeles talent manager who was removed by producers because of an “incident” that happened off-camera. After the episode aired on December 11, host Jeff Probst told Entertainment Weekly Dan was “not happy” to be pulled from the game.
“We talked through everything for quite a while, and by the time he got on the boat to leave he had calmed down and was actually very respectful as he departed,” Probst explained. Filming for this 39th season occurred on Mamanuca Islands, Fiji in April 2019. The four-time Emmy-winning host wouldn’t give any details about the specific incident, “out of respect for privacy and confidentiality.” A title card at the end of...
“We talked through everything for quite a while, and by the time he got on the boat to leave he had calmed down and was actually very respectful as he departed,” Probst explained. Filming for this 39th season occurred on Mamanuca Islands, Fiji in April 2019. The four-time Emmy-winning host wouldn’t give any details about the specific incident, “out of respect for privacy and confidentiality.” A title card at the end of...
- 12/12/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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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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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
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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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After 30 days in Fiji, Elizabeth Beisel was voted out of “Survivor: Island of the Idols” thanks to Karishma Patel‘s decision to use her hidden immunity idol to save herself. Elizabeth is now the sixth member of the jury that will determine the winner of Season 39 on December 18, following Jack Nichting, Kellee Kim, Jamal Shipman, Aaron Meredith and Missy Byrd. Watch Elizabeth’s Ponderosa video above, in which she calls her elimination “bittersweet.”
See‘Survivor’ power rankings: 5 players that Can win Season 39 are Tommy, Janet, Elaine, Karishma, Lauren
“I’m obviously upset,” Elizabeth said moments after Jeff Probst snuffed her torch. “I want to be sleeping with the tribe tonight. I want to be back at camp. But unfortunately I can’t change that and here I am.” Elizabeth tried to remain hopeful despite her situation, proclaiming, “I’ve made new friendships that will last an entire lifetime and so...
See‘Survivor’ power rankings: 5 players that Can win Season 39 are Tommy, Janet, Elaine, Karishma, Lauren
“I’m obviously upset,” Elizabeth said moments after Jeff Probst snuffed her torch. “I want to be sleeping with the tribe tonight. I want to be back at camp. But unfortunately I can’t change that and here I am.” Elizabeth tried to remain hopeful despite her situation, proclaiming, “I’ve made new friendships that will last an entire lifetime and so...
- 11/30/2019
- 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
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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
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Kellee Kim, the second member of the “Survivor: Island of the Idols” jury, left tribal council with not one but Two hidden immunity idols in her pocket. Now that she’s a resident of Ponderosa Kellee seems to have no hard feelings about her blindside. “Before tribal I was like, oh my God I have two idols, am I gonna be able to use these idols properly? And then I got voted out!” Watch CBS’s Ponderosa video above.
See‘Survivor’ 39: Let’s talk about preying on Janet’s emotions, Jamal rudely snatching that non-advantage and Kellee’s wasted idols [Poll]
“Throughout the day I definitely had a big sense of paranoia,” Kellee said on her way to visit the reality TV show’s doctor. “Something is off. It could be me. And then I just sort of talked to the people that I trusted and they were like, it’s fine,...
See‘Survivor’ 39: Let’s talk about preying on Janet’s emotions, Jamal rudely snatching that non-advantage and Kellee’s wasted idols [Poll]
“Throughout the day I definitely had a big sense of paranoia,” Kellee said on her way to visit the reality TV show’s doctor. “Something is off. It could be me. And then I just sort of talked to the people that I trusted and they were like, it’s fine,...
- 11/14/2019
- by 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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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
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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
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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
![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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So far, the 39th season of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” whose big twist is getting so-called mentoring from super-players Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz-Twine, has been a mixed affair. Consider that the last two contestants voted out at tribal council — Vince Moua and Chelsea Walker — left with immunity idols in their pockets. It seemed like they were more keen on actually getting one than figuring out the optimal time to use it. Oh, and Walker also committed a no-no — blantantly flauting her budding showmance with teammate Dean Kowalski.
See ‘Survivor’ 39 exit interview: Tom Laidlaw reflects on being voted out
But episode 5, “Don’t Bite the Hand that Feeds You,” was the most frustrating so far. Not only did Rob and Sandra get a holiday from doing the jobs as tutors, but viewers were forced to endure a challenge reward that was a shameless plug for Applebee’s chain restaurant.
See ‘Survivor’ 39 exit interview: Tom Laidlaw reflects on being voted out
But episode 5, “Don’t Bite the Hand that Feeds You,” was the most frustrating so far. Not only did Rob and Sandra get a holiday from doing the jobs as tutors, but viewers were forced to endure a challenge reward that was a shameless plug for Applebee’s chain restaurant.
- 10/30/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
If CBS’s latest spoiler-filled preview trailer for “Survivor: Island of the Idols” is any indication, it looks like Wednesday’s sixth episode will be a real tearjerker. Something happens between tribe members Jamal Shipman and Jack Nichting that’s described as a “powerful, life-changing moment.” In the promo video (watch above), Jack, a 23-year-old graduate student from Virginia, declares, “It was really cool to share a very human moment because it brought us together as friends.” And Jamal, a 33-year-old college administrator from Rhode Island, proclaims, “I will remember that for the rest of my life.”
See‘Survivor’ 39 power rankings: Kellee Kim and Janet Carbin hold the throne at new Lairo camp
These two former Vokai tribe members are now living at the Lairo camp thanks to last week’s tribe swap. Jamal and Jack have been bonded together since day one when they had a tight three-person alliance with Molly Byman.
See‘Survivor’ 39 power rankings: Kellee Kim and Janet Carbin hold the throne at new Lairo camp
These two former Vokai tribe members are now living at the Lairo camp thanks to last week’s tribe swap. Jamal and Jack have been bonded together since day one when they had a tight three-person alliance with Molly Byman.
- 10/29/2019
- by 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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I don’t know about you, but the 39th season of “Survivor” is getting on my nerves. Yes, it was probably a good time to do a tribe swap if only to shake off castaway complacency — as exhibited by Vince Moua not even thinking about using his short-term idol after his name was written down in a previous tribal council and Chelsea Walker flaunting her budding showmance with Dean Kowalski and getting duly blindsided. As a result, both are long gone now.
But episode 5, titled “Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds You,” really got me scowling. Not only did Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz-Twine get a holiday off from mentoring. We the viewers were subjected to what basically was a blatant commercial mid-show for Applebee’s instead. I don’t know about you, but if someone told me I would get “the biggest reward of the season” and it...
But episode 5, titled “Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds You,” really got me scowling. Not only did Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz-Twine get a holiday off from mentoring. We the viewers were subjected to what basically was a blatant commercial mid-show for Applebee’s instead. I don’t know about you, but if someone told me I would get “the biggest reward of the season” and it...
- 10/24/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
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On the 39th season of “Survivor,” Lairo member Karishma Patel might not have nine lives but somehow she keeps avoiding being voted out by her tribe despite having her name written down in each of four tribal councils. She doesn’t contribute at all in physical challenges or help much around camp. In fact, she often is a liability for her team and holds them back from winning rewards and immunity. But for whatever reason, the decision makers are keeping her around while banishing the bigger threats.
But on the October 23 episode, a tribe swap took place and a new Lairo tribe emerged with three original members and five contestants from the old Vokai tribe. During an rewards challenge that involved two players tied together and crawling over mounds of sad, she relied on Noura Salman to basically use her own body to pull her to the finish line.
See...
But on the October 23 episode, a tribe swap took place and a new Lairo tribe emerged with three original members and five contestants from the old Vokai tribe. During an rewards challenge that involved two players tied together and crawling over mounds of sad, she relied on Noura Salman to basically use her own body to pull her to the finish line.
See...
- 10/24/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
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“I guess I naively felt that Karishma was the one that was going home tonight,” admitted Tom Laidlaw after having his torch snuffed by Jeff Probst during Wednesday’s episode of “Survivor: Island of the Idols” (watch above). This 60-year-old former NHL player from Ontario, Canada went into tribal council at a three-to-five numbers disadvantage following the random tribe swap, along with former Lairo players Dean Kowalski and Karishma Patel. The five former Vokai players who switched camps with a lucky majority were Janet Carbin, Kellee Kim, Jack Nichting, Noura Salman and Jamal Shipman.
See‘Survivor’ 39 episode 5 recap: Who was voted out in ‘Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds You’? [Updating Live Blog]
Also in his exit interview, Tom spoke more about Karishma, who many saw as the weakest player at the new Lairo camp. “It was clear that she was holding people back in our challenges,” he declared. “But there’s...
See‘Survivor’ 39 episode 5 recap: Who was voted out in ‘Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds You’? [Updating Live Blog]
Also in his exit interview, Tom spoke more about Karishma, who many saw as the weakest player at the new Lairo camp. “It was clear that she was holding people back in our challenges,” he declared. “But there’s...
- 10/24/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- 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
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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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Heading into Wednesday’s third episode of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” the Lairo and Vokai tribes were even at nine members apiece after the eliminations of Ronnie Bardah and Molly Byman, respectively. Both tribes also possessed one hidden immunity idol: Lairo’s Chelsea Walker found hers in a tree stump almost by accident and Vokai’s Kellee Kim won hers at the Island of the Idols. With the tribes being evenly matched in terms of physical strength and mental acuity, it was anyone’s guess who’d be sent to tribal council this week. So how’d it all play out?
SEEHear her roar! 51% of ‘Survivor’ fans say Lauren Beck’s blindside vote was the best ‘Survivor’ female power move so far [Poll Results]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 3, titled “Honesty Would Be Chill,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 9 at 8/7c.
SEEHear her roar! 51% of ‘Survivor’ fans say Lauren Beck’s blindside vote was the best ‘Survivor’ female power move so far [Poll Results]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 3, titled “Honesty Would Be Chill,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 9 at 8/7c.
- 10/9/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- 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
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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
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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)
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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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They’re baaack! Two of the best people to ever play “Survivor” — Sandra Diaz-Twine and Rob Mariano — have signed on for Season 39, which debuts Wednesday, September 25 at 8:00 p.m. on CBS. But of course, there’s a twist. Unlike the last times they played, Queen Sandra and Boston Rob will not be competing for the $1 million prize. Instead, they’ll serve as mentors to the 20 new castaways in what’s being called a “Survivor” boot camp. Click through our Season 39 photo gallery above to meet all of the “Survivor: Island of the Idols” cast members.
SEEWill these 2 Aarp-eligible contestants of ‘Survivor Season 39: Island of the Idols’ defy the show’s ageism? [Poll]
“Between the two of us, we’ve played over 200 days,” Rob reveals in the preview trailer. “We’ve both won the game. Sandra’s the only contestant to ever win twice. We know everything there is to know about ‘Survivor.
SEEWill these 2 Aarp-eligible contestants of ‘Survivor Season 39: Island of the Idols’ defy the show’s ageism? [Poll]
“Between the two of us, we’ve played over 200 days,” Rob reveals in the preview trailer. “We’ve both won the game. Sandra’s the only contestant to ever win twice. We know everything there is to know about ‘Survivor.
- 9/24/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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