01 Brian Hiedik (Thailand) - Brian was my favourite winner because he was just great. Some notable moves were making allies quickly with Clay and Ted, the guys, getting Helen on his side with the boys to vote for Ghandia, (nearly) convincing Shii Ann to join with the Chauy Gahn alliance, dominating in challenges, getting Jan to vote for Ted and Helen and taking Clay, the guy nobody liked all the way to the final two. If anyone was to be a unanimous winner first, it should’ve been him.
02 Tina Wesson (Australian Outback) - Tina was a very respected player, played one of the best social games ever, and was one of very few women to be loyal and strategize so well. Her notable moves include siding with Colby and Keith, keeping Ogakor together to boot Jeff, knowing he had votes, turning on Jerri and Amber, and making the final two unexpectedly after Keith was booted.
03 Richard Hatch (Borneo) Richard made this game known for what it is, which is Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast. His notable moves were include recruiting Sue, Rudy, and Kelly in an alliance. He booted off all of the Pagong members, and targeted Kelly. His Tagi members hated Kelly all so bad, the three of them voted for him. Then, a swing vote of a pick-a-number game earned him the first win. I really feel he made Survivor what it is. I couldn’t imagine Survivor is he was to lose his season.
04 Aras Baskausaus (Panama) Aras was one of the most completive players. His best move was recruiting and keeping Casaya together to pick off La Mina. He was decent at challenges and was lucky to see Terri go. I just really liked him a lot, and was very glad we won, even though it was Cirie’s game to win.
05 Yul Kwon (Cook Islands) Yul was one of the most strategic players. His moves include getting Becky as a close ally, gaining control of the idol, making an alliance with Candace, Jonathan, and Sundra. When Candace and Jonathan left, he got Jonathan back as they picked off Nathan, Candace, Parvati, and Adam. He also admitted he was out to in over jury votes from the beginning and easily was very strategic, thus making him a deserving winner.
06 Tom Westman (Palau) - Tom was one of the most dominant players. His notable moves was winning over Katie, Ian, Gregg, and Jenn all from the very beginning and easily took out Coby and Gregg after they tried to get him out. He had to be one of the best in challenges and was very dominant. He was lucky to get Katie to the end, otherwise he’d have to fight to win against Ian.
07 JT Thomas (Tocantins) - JT was probably a very amazing winner also. He was lucky to get Coach as an ally and his notable moves include teaming up with Stephen then Taj, aligning with Coach ad Tyson, blindsiding the immunity threat Tyson, and taking Erinn to the final four and Stephan to the final two only to see himself as a unanimous winner.
08 Todd Herzog (China) - Todd was a very smart super fan player. His strong moves were making a close bond with Courtney and Amanda that literally got him to the final three. Also it was good for him to have a strong ally like James and give him two idols, only to blindside him.
09 Parvati Shallow (Micronesia) - Parvati wasn’t as deserving for a second chance like the other nine were, but she almost proved herself in Micronesia. She was good for keeping close allies like Cirie, Amanda, and James, then voting for the guys, whom all of which were strong threats. She played a very good social game in both seasons, and a good flirtatious game too.
10 Chris Daugherty - Chris was probably one of the best comeback survivors. He was the man in the final women, up against a six woman alliance. He was able to vote with Twila, Scout, and Eliza to take out Ami, Leann, and Julie. He proved himself in challenges at the end, earning a win against devious Twila.
11 Earl Cole (Fiji) - I really admired Earl’s game play a lot. First off, he was great for remaining loyal to Yau Man and Cassandra. And along with Yau-Man, they managed to get Dreamz, Stacy, and Boo on their side to take out the “Four Horseman”. I really loved it when he had the courage to vote Yau-Man out, considering it was Yau-Man’s game to win.
12 Bob Crowley (Gabon) - Bob was a very ok winner. He really didn’t do much strategizing to stay along in he game, he practically had it done for him. He was very good at domi9nating in challenges, and was lucky to have the onion allies there who could vote for him to win.
13 Danni Boatwright (Guatemala) - Danni was a winner quite similar to Chris. She easily had the chance to convince Steph to turn on a couple of allies, like Jaime, Judd, and Cindy. It was also very good to see her take Steph to the end, knowing that she could easily beat Steph.
14 Ethan (Africa) - Ethan is the only winner I’d consider to me mediocre. He was the best of the worst, but worst of the best. He remained loyal to the Boran alliance and was a very nice guy. But it was Lex’s game to win, not his.
15 Sandra Diaz-Twine (Pearl Islands) - Sandra was very hilarious, and I really liked her a lot. However, she was just lucky Lil was there to take out Burton and Jon. She was loyal to Rupert and Christa, but that alliance sucked. Out of her and Lillian, it should’ve been Lillian as the winner.
16 Vacepia Towery (Marquesas) - She didn’t do much, and was not exactly a good winner. This game had Kathy written all over it, and easily had Kathy for final two. However, her one good move getting Kathy out was the only move she made good, and this is why she’s topping Jenna and Amber.
17 Jenna Morasca (Amazon) - She was a whiny, bratty, inconsiderate idiot who only won because she had immunity. She was even worse and a bigger waste quitting all stars. Idiot.
18 Amber Brkich (“All Stars”) - She had no right to be an all star, as she was no good in Australia. It was even worse to see her sit behind Boston Rob and then win. Her just being there and then doing nothing only to win is the reason she beat Jenna as the worst winner.
Saturday, 23 May 2009
Survivor - Ranking of the Seasons
Here is a ranking of the eighteen seasons of Survivor.
01 Season 12: Panama-Exile Island - This season had so many cool people that you just had to love. That would include Courtney, Cirie, Aras, Danielle, Bruce, and Shane, and I was so glad to see those six take control of the game. Exile Island was fresh, then, and had the idol fell in better hands, it would’ve probably delivered. Overall, those guys were entertaining, and It was probably the first time I rooted for an underdog, like Curie, who turned out to be a strategic mastermind and fan favourite.
02 Season 16: Micronesia-FVF - This was a whole lot cooler concept than All Stars for sure, because it let us see the best players come back, along with some newbies. It was a bit of a disappointment to see the Fans blow off every tribal council they had. Once again, Cirie dominated, and dominated hard. This season set the stage that blindsiding was to be the new fad on how this game is to be played.
03 Season 07: Pearl Islands - This season was amazing. It gave us our first obnoxiously overrated Survivor, Rupert and our best pre-all star villain, Jonny Fairplay. However, It did save Lil, despite the fact Outcast’s twist was the worst, as it completely goes against the rules of the game. Sure the outcast twist was bad on paper, but it brought back two players who got revenge. This season also gave us blindsides, a lot of them, for the first time.
04 Season 05: Thailand - Strangely enough, this was the season I can remember the most, despite it happened like 7.5 years ago. This was the season that had all of the good people on one tribe, like Brian Jan, Helen, Clay, Ted, on the same tribe, and Sook Jai had just Shii Ann and Jake as worthy. It was the first season we saw a great deal of twist (tribes pick themselves, mutiny, fake merge), however, this season had so many people I still don’t like (Erin, Penny, Ken, Robb, Stephanie) and I really wish they weren’t there, because if they weren’t this would be better. Shii Ann being screwed by a fake merge was made for good drama, but kind of sucked.
05 Season 03: Africa - This season had some great people, like Lex, Frank, Kim P, Clarence, and Silas. But Silas and Clarence left the game too early, and we were left with Tom, Ethan, and Kim J who were nice underdogs, and got a lucky break from the tribe switch, but I just didn’t care for them. This season, was also very remembered, since it gave us the first twist in the shows history, the tribe switch.
06 Season 15: China - China had the most amazing theme and challenges. It gave us a lot of cool people, like Courtney, Denise, Peih-Gee, James, Frosti, Jaime, and Jean-Robert. I personally would’ve liked Leslie, but she didn’t stand a chance. The idols were fine, without exile, and this season had just one problem: There was nobody I loved, I liked some people, but that‘s it, however, I didn‘t hate anyone either, so I guess that‘s cool.
07 Season 02: Australian Outback - This season delivered a lot of episodes that are worth remembered. I will always remember Mike and the fire accident, vegetarian Kimmi, and just amazing Tina. I will always remember Tina, Elizabeth (who I lost respect for after giving AS to Amber), Rodger, Jerri, Alicia, and Kimmi.
08 Season 17: Gabon - Gabon had some very good people, like Sugar, Susie, Matty, Kenny, Crystal, Randy, and Ace. However, like China, there was cool people, but none of them I could call a favourite. I really loved to see the Onion alliance get picked off, and I wish they got Bob out too. However, Dumb Sugar wanted the good people to win.
09 Season 18: Tocantins - Tocantins was a decent season. It had Erinn, Taj, Brendan, and the oh-so cool best set of pre-jury boots ever. A lot of the good people like Spencer, Sydney, Candace, and Jerry left too early. Coach ruined this season and I will forever know him as Coache and to him as a douche who is a complete idiot and I don’t care how he is r\in real life.
10 Season 01: Borneo - This season had the coolest, freshest, most real people, however, they just couldn’t play the game. Only Rich and Sue would come close to good game play. Sure Colleen, Jenna, and Gervase, were nice, but they couldn’t play until too late. Sue’s speech was the highlight of the season, as her and Rich set the fact you should play the game the way you’re supposed to.
11 Season 04: Marquesas - Marquesas gave us some hope that power shifts can happen, as soon as they ousted John and the Rotu 4. However, this was Kathy’s game to win, and she got screwed by those pansies Neleh and Vacepia. Sean and Kathy were amazing, but the rest are just, meh or bad.
12 Season 06: The Amazon - I really hated to see them divided men vs. women, that really sucked. The Amazon wasn’t very cool of a location either, and I hated to see Rob C lose and have Jenna M win. I don’t really much else that happened either.
13 Season 09: Vanuatu - Again, bad to revisit the same sex tribes. I thought it was a horrible strategy to see Mia, Brady. JP, Brook, and John K all go because they were the young group. Ami was the only hope for the show workroom out, but she got robbed from power, and was out. Eliza and Julie were nice also, and I wish they won instead of Chris.
14 Season 11: Guatemala - What a horrible idea bringing back Stephenie and Bobby John for no reason. I don’t remember much from this season, except for wanting to see Judd win. Danni was OK, but seriously, ugh, just, why her, OMG.
15 Season 10: Palau - This is where seasons just started to get just plain bad. They had the real worst twist taking out Jonathan and Wanda. I don’t remember half of these people from this season because they had too many people, and it was so obvious to see Tom win, because you could’ve figured that out after Ulong went down the tubes losing every immunity challenge.
16 Season 14: Fiji - This had to be one of the most boring and forgotten seasons of Survivor. Seriously, it was the first time the show was about to die, and I’m glad things were brought back, or I wouldn’t even blogging right now.
17 Season 13: Cook Islands - Pointless to make the race twist, or to have it look so overrated. Almost twelve of these guys made about 10 minutes of airtime throughout their time on the show. Exile Island was dry and useless this time around. Just a total messed yup season.
18 Season 8: “All Stars” - This was a completely predicable, series killer, waste of time train wreck. Everything bad possibly went on. Enough said.
01 Season 12: Panama-Exile Island - This season had so many cool people that you just had to love. That would include Courtney, Cirie, Aras, Danielle, Bruce, and Shane, and I was so glad to see those six take control of the game. Exile Island was fresh, then, and had the idol fell in better hands, it would’ve probably delivered. Overall, those guys were entertaining, and It was probably the first time I rooted for an underdog, like Curie, who turned out to be a strategic mastermind and fan favourite.
02 Season 16: Micronesia-FVF - This was a whole lot cooler concept than All Stars for sure, because it let us see the best players come back, along with some newbies. It was a bit of a disappointment to see the Fans blow off every tribal council they had. Once again, Cirie dominated, and dominated hard. This season set the stage that blindsiding was to be the new fad on how this game is to be played.
03 Season 07: Pearl Islands - This season was amazing. It gave us our first obnoxiously overrated Survivor, Rupert and our best pre-all star villain, Jonny Fairplay. However, It did save Lil, despite the fact Outcast’s twist was the worst, as it completely goes against the rules of the game. Sure the outcast twist was bad on paper, but it brought back two players who got revenge. This season also gave us blindsides, a lot of them, for the first time.
04 Season 05: Thailand - Strangely enough, this was the season I can remember the most, despite it happened like 7.5 years ago. This was the season that had all of the good people on one tribe, like Brian Jan, Helen, Clay, Ted, on the same tribe, and Sook Jai had just Shii Ann and Jake as worthy. It was the first season we saw a great deal of twist (tribes pick themselves, mutiny, fake merge), however, this season had so many people I still don’t like (Erin, Penny, Ken, Robb, Stephanie) and I really wish they weren’t there, because if they weren’t this would be better. Shii Ann being screwed by a fake merge was made for good drama, but kind of sucked.
05 Season 03: Africa - This season had some great people, like Lex, Frank, Kim P, Clarence, and Silas. But Silas and Clarence left the game too early, and we were left with Tom, Ethan, and Kim J who were nice underdogs, and got a lucky break from the tribe switch, but I just didn’t care for them. This season, was also very remembered, since it gave us the first twist in the shows history, the tribe switch.
06 Season 15: China - China had the most amazing theme and challenges. It gave us a lot of cool people, like Courtney, Denise, Peih-Gee, James, Frosti, Jaime, and Jean-Robert. I personally would’ve liked Leslie, but she didn’t stand a chance. The idols were fine, without exile, and this season had just one problem: There was nobody I loved, I liked some people, but that‘s it, however, I didn‘t hate anyone either, so I guess that‘s cool.
07 Season 02: Australian Outback - This season delivered a lot of episodes that are worth remembered. I will always remember Mike and the fire accident, vegetarian Kimmi, and just amazing Tina. I will always remember Tina, Elizabeth (who I lost respect for after giving AS to Amber), Rodger, Jerri, Alicia, and Kimmi.
08 Season 17: Gabon - Gabon had some very good people, like Sugar, Susie, Matty, Kenny, Crystal, Randy, and Ace. However, like China, there was cool people, but none of them I could call a favourite. I really loved to see the Onion alliance get picked off, and I wish they got Bob out too. However, Dumb Sugar wanted the good people to win.
09 Season 18: Tocantins - Tocantins was a decent season. It had Erinn, Taj, Brendan, and the oh-so cool best set of pre-jury boots ever. A lot of the good people like Spencer, Sydney, Candace, and Jerry left too early. Coach ruined this season and I will forever know him as Coache and to him as a douche who is a complete idiot and I don’t care how he is r\in real life.
10 Season 01: Borneo - This season had the coolest, freshest, most real people, however, they just couldn’t play the game. Only Rich and Sue would come close to good game play. Sure Colleen, Jenna, and Gervase, were nice, but they couldn’t play until too late. Sue’s speech was the highlight of the season, as her and Rich set the fact you should play the game the way you’re supposed to.
11 Season 04: Marquesas - Marquesas gave us some hope that power shifts can happen, as soon as they ousted John and the Rotu 4. However, this was Kathy’s game to win, and she got screwed by those pansies Neleh and Vacepia. Sean and Kathy were amazing, but the rest are just, meh or bad.
12 Season 06: The Amazon - I really hated to see them divided men vs. women, that really sucked. The Amazon wasn’t very cool of a location either, and I hated to see Rob C lose and have Jenna M win. I don’t really much else that happened either.
13 Season 09: Vanuatu - Again, bad to revisit the same sex tribes. I thought it was a horrible strategy to see Mia, Brady. JP, Brook, and John K all go because they were the young group. Ami was the only hope for the show workroom out, but she got robbed from power, and was out. Eliza and Julie were nice also, and I wish they won instead of Chris.
14 Season 11: Guatemala - What a horrible idea bringing back Stephenie and Bobby John for no reason. I don’t remember much from this season, except for wanting to see Judd win. Danni was OK, but seriously, ugh, just, why her, OMG.
15 Season 10: Palau - This is where seasons just started to get just plain bad. They had the real worst twist taking out Jonathan and Wanda. I don’t remember half of these people from this season because they had too many people, and it was so obvious to see Tom win, because you could’ve figured that out after Ulong went down the tubes losing every immunity challenge.
16 Season 14: Fiji - This had to be one of the most boring and forgotten seasons of Survivor. Seriously, it was the first time the show was about to die, and I’m glad things were brought back, or I wouldn’t even blogging right now.
17 Season 13: Cook Islands - Pointless to make the race twist, or to have it look so overrated. Almost twelve of these guys made about 10 minutes of airtime throughout their time on the show. Exile Island was dry and useless this time around. Just a total messed yup season.
18 Season 8: “All Stars” - This was a completely predicable, series killer, waste of time train wreck. Everything bad possibly went on. Enough said.
Friday, 22 May 2009
Survivor - JT wins Survivor by unanimous vote
In the beginning of this episode, we find Erinn knowing she needs to beat out the three Jalapao, knowing they’ve been together for a while. Taj seems like she’ll remain loyal to JT/Stephen and JT and Stephen still look like they are in control. In the immunity challenge, the survivors had to get puzzle pieces climbing through tubes on a platform that looked like a spider. It was a close race between JT and Erinn, but JT became victorious, earning immunity. Back at tribal council, Stephan and JT talk about how close they are to being the final two, and earning that ceremonial final two breakfast. Meanwhile, Erin talks to JT and Stephan, asking them to vote for Taj, knowing she’ll possibly be hard to beat in the final two, thinking she’s played a good social game. So, in Tribal Council, there was one for Taj and one for Stephan, and the other two votes went for Taj, and she was voted off.
I really thought one of two things were going to happen: They would tie it up, so that Erinn and Taj had to fight for their right to stay in a fire-making challenge or Taj and Erinn would team up to get Stephen out somehow, hoping they would take control. So, it’s now Day 38, and Stephen decides to tell Erinn it would be “suicide” to take JT to the end. So, Erinn, Stephen, and JT each participate in the right of passage, talking about the thirteen survivors that fell before them. In the final immunity challenge, the survivors had to roll balls down a chute, and catch them at the end. If they drop their balls, they lose. On round three, with three balls played a piece, it was Erinn who dropped her balls, losing. So, with either four or five balls on, it was between Stephen and JT. Once again, the winner was JT! Back at camp, Erinn spills the guts, and tells JT that Stephan wanted to vote him off. JT was shocked. But at tribal council, it was Erinn who was voted off, making Stephan and JT the final two.
JT and Stephan get to enjoy their breakfast they’ve wanted since day two. So, it comes time for the final tribal council, where Stephen reveals if he won that final immunity, he’d probably would’ve taken Erinn to the end. Sierra calls Stephen weak, and I don’t think the other jurors were any more interesting. So, it was time for all seven jurors to vote. At the live part of the show, back in the United States, the winner is revealed. By a 7-0 vote, JT is the winner, becoming the second unanimous winner after Earl. Stephen gets to become the next Becky/Cassandra/Dreamz/Sugar and not receive a vote. Join us next season in Samoa, Next fall. I personally feel JT was a very good winner, making this season worthy.
I really thought one of two things were going to happen: They would tie it up, so that Erinn and Taj had to fight for their right to stay in a fire-making challenge or Taj and Erinn would team up to get Stephen out somehow, hoping they would take control. So, it’s now Day 38, and Stephen decides to tell Erinn it would be “suicide” to take JT to the end. So, Erinn, Stephen, and JT each participate in the right of passage, talking about the thirteen survivors that fell before them. In the final immunity challenge, the survivors had to roll balls down a chute, and catch them at the end. If they drop their balls, they lose. On round three, with three balls played a piece, it was Erinn who dropped her balls, losing. So, with either four or five balls on, it was between Stephen and JT. Once again, the winner was JT! Back at camp, Erinn spills the guts, and tells JT that Stephan wanted to vote him off. JT was shocked. But at tribal council, it was Erinn who was voted off, making Stephan and JT the final two.
JT and Stephan get to enjoy their breakfast they’ve wanted since day two. So, it comes time for the final tribal council, where Stephen reveals if he won that final immunity, he’d probably would’ve taken Erinn to the end. Sierra calls Stephen weak, and I don’t think the other jurors were any more interesting. So, it was time for all seven jurors to vote. At the live part of the show, back in the United States, the winner is revealed. By a 7-0 vote, JT is the winner, becoming the second unanimous winner after Earl. Stephen gets to become the next Becky/Cassandra/Dreamz/Sugar and not receive a vote. Join us next season in Samoa, Next fall. I personally feel JT was a very good winner, making this season worthy.
Monday, 18 May 2009
Reality TV “All Stars Selections”
Big Brother, Survivor, and The Amazing Race have previously invited back some of the popular, entertaining, and best players. TAR and BB did this once, and Survivor did this three times. Just to mention that Big Brother and Survivor also have foreign shows that did all stars (Canada with Loft Story and France with Koh Lanta). Here are some of the people from Big Brother US (seasons 8-10), Survivor (Seasons 16-18), and The Amazing Race (seasons 12-14) that I feel deserve a second chance back in their show.
Big Brother
Jen (season 8) - She was clearly a very competitive player who always caused drama, worthy of entertainment, and would easily be the nail in Dick’s coffin, if these two were to meet again
Jessica (season 8) She was the best of the LNC alliance, and was a decent player, and was well liked. I would love to see her play again. Heck, she only went and got betrayed by Dick because she was a threat.
Dick (season 8) He’s a lock for any chance to bring back the best. His abusive behavior got old in week two, but he could play the game, but he doesn’t stand a chance of making the jury for sure.
James (season 9) He also will easily come back, because he was such a force to be reckoned with. He also would do decent again, and would obviously avoid a showmance.
Natalie (season 9) the life of Team Christ who made sure James left, and achieved that, just a few weeks later, though. She was so hilarious, and amazing, and would probably learn from her mistake of playing alliances.
Keesha (season 10) She was a good player, and she was loyal, and was evicted because of the renegade alliance, and also very popular.
Dan (season 10) Probably the best player after Dr. Will, and would fight even harder to stay. He’d outlast Dick for sure, and could sue anyone from his season as a tool for sticking around.
The Amazing Race
Azaria/Hendekea (season 12) - They were good racers, who just fell short at the final six. They would do easily well if asked back.
Ronald/Christina (season 12) - Everyone loved them, and they had a very good run. Their relationship was so special, how could TAR not ask them back?
Ken/Tina (season 13) - We saw them as a good team, and saved their relationship. Now, they’ll probably do just as well, if not better, if asked back.
Starr/Dallas (season 13) - Starr/Dallas were a showmance pair who had separate partners. I believe they are still together. The main reason I want them there together is to see if there would be a mix/match pair winning again.
Margie/Luke (season 14) - I think they had such a special relationship, it was good to see them race well. They would totally have a chance if asked back.
Tammy/Victor (season 14) - They were easily one of the smartest teams ever, and had a excellent run. I would love to see them win again.
Survivor
Erik (Micronesia) - Umm, Marcellas from BBUS3 was rewarded a second chance, and this guy really should get a second chance also. He was the best of the fans also, and could‘ve given the fans hope, if he played his cards right.
Natalie (Micronesia) - She was a good player to be involved with the Micronesia Witch Alliance. However, she’s a good filler, considering she was invisible during the pre-merge.
Marcus (Gabon) - He played a almost-perfect pre-merge game. The only thing was he was a victim of Survivor’s ever-so fast growing trendy blindside strategy.
Randy (Gabon) - How could you not ask him back, he would go absolutely crazy if asked back, and he’d probably make Crystal and Sugar go crazy, along with him.
Kenny (Gabon) - He took over control of the game after Marcus left, and was a very good player. He deferentially deserves a second chance to redeem himself.
Sugar (Gabon) - The starring female of the show, and HII holder. She’ll be asked back, and will probably face Randy, which would be amazing to see again.
Bob (Gabon) - He clearly was a popular winner, and was amazing to see. He played an admiring game, and won because of the friends he had from the jury.
Sierra (Tocantins) - Excellent for some drama, and it would be amazing to se her back in the game with Coach. She’d probably do a lot better, and probably learned a lot while in Tocantins.
Coach (Tocantins) - Survivor’s insane version of Dick Donato who would either fall short or do some amazing string pulling and go very far.
Stephan (Tocantins) - A good player and good strategist. He’s similar to Kenny, but they’d really both deserve to come back.
Taj (Tocantins) - She was loyal all the way, and I admire that game play so well. She was likeable, and was smart to move along with the Cross-Tribal alliance.
JT (Tocantins) - Good very good player who would be one of the first five called back if season 19 involved past players. He was loyal to the Warrior alliance, and the best at challenges this season.
That’s 25 people and teams that could be good candidates for returning to their game. I would love to see and hear what you guys think and want to know a couple all star selections you’d make. I will post this again after BBUS11, Survivor 19 and TARUS15 in December. Until then, we’ll see.
Big Brother
Jen (season 8) - She was clearly a very competitive player who always caused drama, worthy of entertainment, and would easily be the nail in Dick’s coffin, if these two were to meet again
Jessica (season 8) She was the best of the LNC alliance, and was a decent player, and was well liked. I would love to see her play again. Heck, she only went and got betrayed by Dick because she was a threat.
Dick (season 8) He’s a lock for any chance to bring back the best. His abusive behavior got old in week two, but he could play the game, but he doesn’t stand a chance of making the jury for sure.
James (season 9) He also will easily come back, because he was such a force to be reckoned with. He also would do decent again, and would obviously avoid a showmance.
Natalie (season 9) the life of Team Christ who made sure James left, and achieved that, just a few weeks later, though. She was so hilarious, and amazing, and would probably learn from her mistake of playing alliances.
Keesha (season 10) She was a good player, and she was loyal, and was evicted because of the renegade alliance, and also very popular.
Dan (season 10) Probably the best player after Dr. Will, and would fight even harder to stay. He’d outlast Dick for sure, and could sue anyone from his season as a tool for sticking around.
The Amazing Race
Azaria/Hendekea (season 12) - They were good racers, who just fell short at the final six. They would do easily well if asked back.
Ronald/Christina (season 12) - Everyone loved them, and they had a very good run. Their relationship was so special, how could TAR not ask them back?
Ken/Tina (season 13) - We saw them as a good team, and saved their relationship. Now, they’ll probably do just as well, if not better, if asked back.
Starr/Dallas (season 13) - Starr/Dallas were a showmance pair who had separate partners. I believe they are still together. The main reason I want them there together is to see if there would be a mix/match pair winning again.
Margie/Luke (season 14) - I think they had such a special relationship, it was good to see them race well. They would totally have a chance if asked back.
Tammy/Victor (season 14) - They were easily one of the smartest teams ever, and had a excellent run. I would love to see them win again.
Survivor
Erik (Micronesia) - Umm, Marcellas from BBUS3 was rewarded a second chance, and this guy really should get a second chance also. He was the best of the fans also, and could‘ve given the fans hope, if he played his cards right.
Natalie (Micronesia) - She was a good player to be involved with the Micronesia Witch Alliance. However, she’s a good filler, considering she was invisible during the pre-merge.
Marcus (Gabon) - He played a almost-perfect pre-merge game. The only thing was he was a victim of Survivor’s ever-so fast growing trendy blindside strategy.
Randy (Gabon) - How could you not ask him back, he would go absolutely crazy if asked back, and he’d probably make Crystal and Sugar go crazy, along with him.
Kenny (Gabon) - He took over control of the game after Marcus left, and was a very good player. He deferentially deserves a second chance to redeem himself.
Sugar (Gabon) - The starring female of the show, and HII holder. She’ll be asked back, and will probably face Randy, which would be amazing to see again.
Bob (Gabon) - He clearly was a popular winner, and was amazing to see. He played an admiring game, and won because of the friends he had from the jury.
Sierra (Tocantins) - Excellent for some drama, and it would be amazing to se her back in the game with Coach. She’d probably do a lot better, and probably learned a lot while in Tocantins.
Coach (Tocantins) - Survivor’s insane version of Dick Donato who would either fall short or do some amazing string pulling and go very far.
Stephan (Tocantins) - A good player and good strategist. He’s similar to Kenny, but they’d really both deserve to come back.
Taj (Tocantins) - She was loyal all the way, and I admire that game play so well. She was likeable, and was smart to move along with the Cross-Tribal alliance.
JT (Tocantins) - Good very good player who would be one of the first five called back if season 19 involved past players. He was loyal to the Warrior alliance, and the best at challenges this season.
That’s 25 people and teams that could be good candidates for returning to their game. I would love to see and hear what you guys think and want to know a couple all star selections you’d make. I will post this again after BBUS11, Survivor 19 and TARUS15 in December. Until then, we’ll see.
Sunday, 17 May 2009
I’m a Celebrity US - Current Information
OK, I will be blogging about I’m a Celebrity US version over the month of June. Here is what I do know, which came directly from the NBC website. The show will premier Monday, 1st June/June 1stat 8:00PM, with the premier being two hours. The concept pretty much remains the same as season one and like the UK version: celebrities are voted into playing challenge they can win, and at the end, the celebrities’ fate is determined by America, known as the puppet master. I’m actually, for one very surprised to see them keep the concept, considering season one flopped six years ago. I thought they’d try to pull a Big Brother, and decide to change the format in hopes America will get it better.
I Really don’t know what to say on about how successful this show will be. Big Brother U.S. and I’m a Celebrity U.S. are about public voting, but they’ve got nothing to do with Talent. The talent shows like America’s Got Talent and American Idol are big, but they’ve got talent based on them. I really thought they’d try to change the concept, which is what Graham thought also when I spoke to him. The show got sued for being derivative to Survivor (remote location setting, competing for luxuries and food) but the significant differences are Survivor never features Celebrities or has anything to do with the public choosing who stays and who goes.
There are seven celebrities that are confirmed to be on the show, meaning three spots are left for negotiation by NBC. I will have a review of the cast when all ten are confirmed, so in the meantime, I’ll share with you the seven confirmed and a brief word about whom they are. Rod Blagojevich, a US ex-politician whom got impeached last winter was supposed to join the cast, however, he was denied the right to leave the country and head off to Costa Rica, which is the setting of the show. Rod Blagojevich, however, is supposed to “play some part” is this show. Out of the seven confirmed, five of them came from other reality shows.
The confirmed celebrities:
Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt aka “Speidi” - Newlyweds from the Hills (MTV reality show)
Janice Dickinson - Super Model and Former TV Judge of “America’s Next Top Model, also owner of “The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency” and I believe a contestant on I’m A celebrity UK.
John Salley is a Talk Show host, former basketball player, radio talk show host, and a PETA supporter.
Sanjaya Malakar is an Overrated American Idol 6 contestant.
Stephan Baldwin is an Christian actor, who appeared in Celebrity Apprentice US last year.
Torrie Wilson is a retired WCW & WWE female wrestler
If I could personally choose some of my favorite celebrities, I’d choose Rosie O’Donnell just because I love hearing her talk about absolutely nothing about nothing, Sarah Palin or Mike Huckabee, if they are still looking for a politician, and Faber from Faber Drive, my one and only) favorite rock star. Also, since I’m sure another reality star will jump in, maybe Matt/Amy from Little People, Big World or April Margera or Crazy Bam Margera from Viva La Bam. You can check out the show’s website here at http://www.nbc.com/im-a-celebrity/ and you can let me know if there has been any more confirmed celebrities.
I Really don’t know what to say on about how successful this show will be. Big Brother U.S. and I’m a Celebrity U.S. are about public voting, but they’ve got nothing to do with Talent. The talent shows like America’s Got Talent and American Idol are big, but they’ve got talent based on them. I really thought they’d try to change the concept, which is what Graham thought also when I spoke to him. The show got sued for being derivative to Survivor (remote location setting, competing for luxuries and food) but the significant differences are Survivor never features Celebrities or has anything to do with the public choosing who stays and who goes.
There are seven celebrities that are confirmed to be on the show, meaning three spots are left for negotiation by NBC. I will have a review of the cast when all ten are confirmed, so in the meantime, I’ll share with you the seven confirmed and a brief word about whom they are. Rod Blagojevich, a US ex-politician whom got impeached last winter was supposed to join the cast, however, he was denied the right to leave the country and head off to Costa Rica, which is the setting of the show. Rod Blagojevich, however, is supposed to “play some part” is this show. Out of the seven confirmed, five of them came from other reality shows.
The confirmed celebrities:
Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt aka “Speidi” - Newlyweds from the Hills (MTV reality show)
Janice Dickinson - Super Model and Former TV Judge of “America’s Next Top Model, also owner of “The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency” and I believe a contestant on I’m A celebrity UK.
John Salley is a Talk Show host, former basketball player, radio talk show host, and a PETA supporter.
Sanjaya Malakar is an Overrated American Idol 6 contestant.
Stephan Baldwin is an Christian actor, who appeared in Celebrity Apprentice US last year.
Torrie Wilson is a retired WCW & WWE female wrestler
If I could personally choose some of my favorite celebrities, I’d choose Rosie O’Donnell just because I love hearing her talk about absolutely nothing about nothing, Sarah Palin or Mike Huckabee, if they are still looking for a politician, and Faber from Faber Drive, my one and only) favorite rock star. Also, since I’m sure another reality star will jump in, maybe Matt/Amy from Little People, Big World or April Margera or Crazy Bam Margera from Viva La Bam. You can check out the show’s website here at http://www.nbc.com/im-a-celebrity/ and you can let me know if there has been any more confirmed celebrities.
Saturday, 16 May 2009
TAR - Ranking of The Seasons
TAR - Ranking of The Seasons
1. TAR11AS - Yup, the All-Star season, it was probably one of the most competitive races ever, as everyone really wanted to win, or go after Charla/Mirna, Dustin/Kandice, and in the beginning, Rob/Amber. Since then, we haven’t seen Rombervision on TV again. Since the Amazing Race is about testing relationships, along with bringing back some of the entertaining teams, I believe this worked better than BB/Survivor’s All Stars. However, they completely should’ve done this sooner, maybe like for season eight, instead of family edition.
2. TAR14 - This season was just so amazing. It had entertaining tasks, and we got nice teams that didn’t fight all the time. This season gave us good winners, Tammy/Victor and we had good countries like Switzerland. This deferentially brought back TAR, especially after the season before that.
3. TAR10 - This was the season that had a good racially diverse group of people. It was famous for giving us the first alliance, the 6-pack, the first female team in the final three, and the first counter-clockwise route. Dustin/Kandice were more likeable this time, and so were many of the other teams, like Tyler/James and Erwin/Godwin. However David/Mary were so overrated.
4. TAR1 - I think of the shows I’ve watched, TAR Had the best first season. It had a good rivalry, Guidos vs. the others, mainly Nancy/Emily and Kevin/Drew. They went to do some good tasks that made this season different than the rest.
5. TAR12 - This season had nice places like Ireland, Japan, Croatia, and Taiwan. This season had nice teams like Rachel/TK, Ron/Christina, Nathan/Jennifer, and Azaria/Hendekea. The only thing was the under edit of Rachel/TK, which kind of was a shame.
6. TAR5 - I really loved this season because it evolved, including a yield, Fast Forward limit, and NEL Penalty. Charla/Mirna, Brandon/Nicole, Bowling Moms, and Chip/Kim were amazing, but Marshall/Lance, and Colin/Christie were terrible people. They also went to some nice places, like Egypt, which is always amazing.
7. TAR6 - This season had a LOT of dramatic teams, we best know Jonathan/Victoria for their train wreck behaviour. Among the others fighting a lot were Adam/Rebecca, and a little from Hayden/Aaron and Freddy/Kendra. I will always remember Iceland as the first leg.
8. TAR9 - This season was alright, and had nice teams like Mojo, Frats Eric/Jeremy, and Ray/Yolanda. It was hilarious to see the fight between the hippies and the other teams. Australia and Japan were amazing legs to remember, and too bad it finished awful.
9. TAR7 - This season is here, in the middle for one reason, Romber and their overrated fifteen hours of fame. I’m glad Uchenna/Joyce won. Meredith/Gretchen were OK, as they were the best old team ever. Brain/Greg and Susan/Patrick were amazing also, but not Lynn/Alex, their Romber hate was just weird.
10. TAR13 - This season was alright, it was just OK, and I don’t think TAR has yet to have two season that flopped. Toni/Dallas, Nick/Starr, Ken/Tina were good. The New Zealand and Kazakhstan legs were amazing. The only thing was the under edit of Anita/Arthur and Stephanie/Anthony.
11. TAR3 - This season may have had my all-time favourite team, Flo/Zach, but other than that, it was just, OK. John Vito/Jill, Ken/Gerard, and Teri/Ian were terrible. I also liked Derek/Drew, and were glad they were Flo’s friends. I liked the Switzerland and Germany legs I remember most.
12. TAR4 - This season was the first season I watched fully. However, it had a horrible ending, as soon as Tian/Jaree left, it just died.
13. TAR2 - Nothing was remembered from this season. I’m sure it was good, but I didn’t see all of it, and from what I did see, it just wasn’t remembrance worthy.
14. TAR8FE - Umm, while I support TAR’s decision to go ahead and limit the show to con continent, it’s just their Paolo’s, the Linz’s, the Bransen’s, the Gaghan’s, and the Godlewski’s constantly bullying of the Weavers made this season the worst. However, yes, a different story if the Weaver’s won.
1. TAR11AS - Yup, the All-Star season, it was probably one of the most competitive races ever, as everyone really wanted to win, or go after Charla/Mirna, Dustin/Kandice, and in the beginning, Rob/Amber. Since then, we haven’t seen Rombervision on TV again. Since the Amazing Race is about testing relationships, along with bringing back some of the entertaining teams, I believe this worked better than BB/Survivor’s All Stars. However, they completely should’ve done this sooner, maybe like for season eight, instead of family edition.
2. TAR14 - This season was just so amazing. It had entertaining tasks, and we got nice teams that didn’t fight all the time. This season gave us good winners, Tammy/Victor and we had good countries like Switzerland. This deferentially brought back TAR, especially after the season before that.
3. TAR10 - This was the season that had a good racially diverse group of people. It was famous for giving us the first alliance, the 6-pack, the first female team in the final three, and the first counter-clockwise route. Dustin/Kandice were more likeable this time, and so were many of the other teams, like Tyler/James and Erwin/Godwin. However David/Mary were so overrated.
4. TAR1 - I think of the shows I’ve watched, TAR Had the best first season. It had a good rivalry, Guidos vs. the others, mainly Nancy/Emily and Kevin/Drew. They went to do some good tasks that made this season different than the rest.
5. TAR12 - This season had nice places like Ireland, Japan, Croatia, and Taiwan. This season had nice teams like Rachel/TK, Ron/Christina, Nathan/Jennifer, and Azaria/Hendekea. The only thing was the under edit of Rachel/TK, which kind of was a shame.
6. TAR5 - I really loved this season because it evolved, including a yield, Fast Forward limit, and NEL Penalty. Charla/Mirna, Brandon/Nicole, Bowling Moms, and Chip/Kim were amazing, but Marshall/Lance, and Colin/Christie were terrible people. They also went to some nice places, like Egypt, which is always amazing.
7. TAR6 - This season had a LOT of dramatic teams, we best know Jonathan/Victoria for their train wreck behaviour. Among the others fighting a lot were Adam/Rebecca, and a little from Hayden/Aaron and Freddy/Kendra. I will always remember Iceland as the first leg.
8. TAR9 - This season was alright, and had nice teams like Mojo, Frats Eric/Jeremy, and Ray/Yolanda. It was hilarious to see the fight between the hippies and the other teams. Australia and Japan were amazing legs to remember, and too bad it finished awful.
9. TAR7 - This season is here, in the middle for one reason, Romber and their overrated fifteen hours of fame. I’m glad Uchenna/Joyce won. Meredith/Gretchen were OK, as they were the best old team ever. Brain/Greg and Susan/Patrick were amazing also, but not Lynn/Alex, their Romber hate was just weird.
10. TAR13 - This season was alright, it was just OK, and I don’t think TAR has yet to have two season that flopped. Toni/Dallas, Nick/Starr, Ken/Tina were good. The New Zealand and Kazakhstan legs were amazing. The only thing was the under edit of Anita/Arthur and Stephanie/Anthony.
11. TAR3 - This season may have had my all-time favourite team, Flo/Zach, but other than that, it was just, OK. John Vito/Jill, Ken/Gerard, and Teri/Ian were terrible. I also liked Derek/Drew, and were glad they were Flo’s friends. I liked the Switzerland and Germany legs I remember most.
12. TAR4 - This season was the first season I watched fully. However, it had a horrible ending, as soon as Tian/Jaree left, it just died.
13. TAR2 - Nothing was remembered from this season. I’m sure it was good, but I didn’t see all of it, and from what I did see, it just wasn’t remembrance worthy.
14. TAR8FE - Umm, while I support TAR’s decision to go ahead and limit the show to con continent, it’s just their Paolo’s, the Linz’s, the Bransen’s, the Gaghan’s, and the Godlewski’s constantly bullying of the Weavers made this season the worst. However, yes, a different story if the Weaver’s won.
Friday, 15 May 2009
Survivor - JT Immuned, Coach slayed
The episode begins with Coach, “almost speechless” after Debbie was voted out. He’s shocked to see himself out of control of the game. And I’m glad to see Coach out of control of the game. The next day, Coach is now complaining about his Asthma and his back. Then, at the reward challenge, teams made their way through a maze that literally spelled SURVIVOR and then had to hit three poles with a bag. It was a close race between Coach and JT, but JT won. For the first time, JT asked if there was any “exile takers”, lol. Coach was sent to exile, and he immediately announced he’s going to deprive himself from sleep and starve himself for the whole time. Erinn make a comment, disbelieving Coach, which got Coach upset. For some strange reason, JT and Stephan were offended too.At Camp, Erinn and Taj talk about Coach, and Coach’s messed up mind. Meanwhile, at the reward, JT and Stephan each enjoy a shower. Good thing, and thank GOD Coach didn’t win, because he’d sure put a show into shower. Then, JT and Stephan each get to enjoy a meal, in which they were full after eating all the meat. At Exile Island, Coach meditating and asking his “spiritual role model” GOD? If he’s a man, or something like that. He still vows to starve and sleep deprive himself, despite claiming he has asthma and back problems.
In the immunity challenge, everyone had to stand between two walls, and place their feet on a tiny block of wood. After Erinn, Stephan, and Taj were out, it was between Coach and JT. JT outlasted Coach, winning immunity. After the immunity challenge, Coach supposedly had a back spasm, or something like that, but refused to see a medic.
At Camp, it looks like JT is sure he wants Coach round for another day, for absolutely no good reason. However, Stephan sees himself as a swing vote, considering Taj is all set for voting for Coach. Tribal Council was oddly horrific. Coach decided he feels the need to recite a poem. God FORBID this at the reunion. The first votes were read, two for Erinn and two for Coach. The last vote Came out, it was for Coach, and Coach was dragon slayed.
Thank sweet Jesus that friggin Coach was voted off, I really am so glad. I thought it would never happen. So, out of the final four, I really want JT to go next, considering he’s so popular and because he didn’t vote for Coach. I’m saying that I really don’t think Taj’s in this either, and would love for her to lose in a landslide in the final two. I’d be very happy with either Stephan or Erinn wining, and that would just be amazing.
TAR - Ranking of The Winners
1. Flo/Zach (TAR3) - Flo was obviously the most amazingly but train wreck-wise most entertaining person on the show, and possibly one of the most entertaining villains of reality TV before 2004. Poor Zach, for surviving the elements of the race-and the elements of Flo. I remember rooting for them in the middle of the season, when TAR3 was on. They so should’ve been asked for all-Stars, but she turned down the opportunity to do the show with her showmance partner, Drew, proving she’s not out for the fame.
2. Uchenna/Joyce (TAR7) - I really knew TAR7 was supposed to have Romber as the stars, and I’m so glad these guys took that win away from Romber. I knew Meredith/Gretchen or Ron/Kelly couldn’t do it, so it was up to them, and I’m so blessed they did.
3. Tammy/Victor (TAR14) - The teams that was so smart, so clever, and obviously deserved their win. They really only had one bag leg, and other than that, they were actually always the top three. I really liked then because they were final three potential, and that’s why I root for teams.
4. Nick/Starr (TAR13) - Nick/Starr are only there because of their dominating, and taking the most first places ever on TAR. They were also the stars of the season, and easily one of the best teams of TAR. I loved how they got on Christie/Kelly’s nerves also.
5. Freddy/Kendra (TAR6) - Kendra was very entertaining, and I can recall she said nothing wrong about Africa that episode. I rooted for them because the others were not near as worthy as them. I’m very glad they won, because that made that season.
6. Chip/Kim (TAR5) - I remember hoping this team would win because after Charla/Mirna left, they were pretty much the best. I loved it when they yielded Colin/Christie, that was great, because I couldn’t stand those guys. I’m glad that Chip/Kim got lucky in Canada and saved the season.
7. Tyler/James (TAR10) - These guys were nice, and performed a good solid race. They received a good amount of first places, which was good. However, I remember them basically for their drug past and for flirting with Dustin/Kandice for an episode or two.
8. Rachel/TK (TAR12) - Rachel and TK were nice people, and they were basically cool people. They didn’t cause conflict, which can be good. I know they were the first, and to this day, the only team to over come a speed bump.
9. Eric/Danielle (TAR11AS) - Eric and Danielle were not bad racers, it’s just well, Eric was a good racer. Danielle didn’t deserve to be there, since everyone knows she’s not an all star. However, their solid race run and a bit of entertainment got them here.
10. Linz Family (TAR8FE) - The Linz Family were so cocky and arrogant to my Team the Weavers, the one good team, it wasn’t funny. Them winning didn’t satisfy anything. They made a lot of mistakes racing, and were lucky to have Megan. They also played personal, attacking the Weavers.
11. Rob/Brennen (TAR1) - They were a nice team, but I just don’t remember them all too well. I really wanted Frank/Margarita to win, not them.
12. Chris/Alex (TAR2) - Honestly, all I remember was Alex liking Tara. That’s it.
13. BJ/Tyler (TAR9) - I really thought these guys were so annoying it wasn’t funny. OK, I really didn’t like seeing them win, and wish they lost. However, their race skills is what got them out of last. However, they were also sore about not making all stars, which made them shady too.
14. Reichen/Chip (TAR4) - I Honestly didn’t like them, and I think I don’t understand why they were even on the race. They were just plain not good, now. I personally didn’t like this season compared to the others, either.
2. Uchenna/Joyce (TAR7) - I really knew TAR7 was supposed to have Romber as the stars, and I’m so glad these guys took that win away from Romber. I knew Meredith/Gretchen or Ron/Kelly couldn’t do it, so it was up to them, and I’m so blessed they did.
3. Tammy/Victor (TAR14) - The teams that was so smart, so clever, and obviously deserved their win. They really only had one bag leg, and other than that, they were actually always the top three. I really liked then because they were final three potential, and that’s why I root for teams.
4. Nick/Starr (TAR13) - Nick/Starr are only there because of their dominating, and taking the most first places ever on TAR. They were also the stars of the season, and easily one of the best teams of TAR. I loved how they got on Christie/Kelly’s nerves also.
5. Freddy/Kendra (TAR6) - Kendra was very entertaining, and I can recall she said nothing wrong about Africa that episode. I rooted for them because the others were not near as worthy as them. I’m very glad they won, because that made that season.
6. Chip/Kim (TAR5) - I remember hoping this team would win because after Charla/Mirna left, they were pretty much the best. I loved it when they yielded Colin/Christie, that was great, because I couldn’t stand those guys. I’m glad that Chip/Kim got lucky in Canada and saved the season.
7. Tyler/James (TAR10) - These guys were nice, and performed a good solid race. They received a good amount of first places, which was good. However, I remember them basically for their drug past and for flirting with Dustin/Kandice for an episode or two.
8. Rachel/TK (TAR12) - Rachel and TK were nice people, and they were basically cool people. They didn’t cause conflict, which can be good. I know they were the first, and to this day, the only team to over come a speed bump.
9. Eric/Danielle (TAR11AS) - Eric and Danielle were not bad racers, it’s just well, Eric was a good racer. Danielle didn’t deserve to be there, since everyone knows she’s not an all star. However, their solid race run and a bit of entertainment got them here.
10. Linz Family (TAR8FE) - The Linz Family were so cocky and arrogant to my Team the Weavers, the one good team, it wasn’t funny. Them winning didn’t satisfy anything. They made a lot of mistakes racing, and were lucky to have Megan. They also played personal, attacking the Weavers.
11. Rob/Brennen (TAR1) - They were a nice team, but I just don’t remember them all too well. I really wanted Frank/Margarita to win, not them.
12. Chris/Alex (TAR2) - Honestly, all I remember was Alex liking Tara. That’s it.
13. BJ/Tyler (TAR9) - I really thought these guys were so annoying it wasn’t funny. OK, I really didn’t like seeing them win, and wish they lost. However, their race skills is what got them out of last. However, they were also sore about not making all stars, which made them shady too.
14. Reichen/Chip (TAR4) - I Honestly didn’t like them, and I think I don’t understand why they were even on the race. They were just plain not good, now. I personally didn’t like this season compared to the others, either.
Thursday, 14 May 2009
TAR14 - Tammy/Victor Win TAR14!
Tammy/Victor, Margie/Luke, and Jaime/Cara each head out to Maui, Hawaii. Once there, teams had to make their way to Beach Access 118. Once there, the teams had to season up a pig, then carry it about a mile to where it needs to be cooked. Tammy/Victor immediately arrive first, then Cara/Jaime and Luke/Margie were right behind them. Then, Margie/Luke’s method of carrying the pig easily put them ahead, making them finish the task first. Then, Tammy/Victor and Jaime/Cara, whom struggled more, were also able to finish, moving on to the next task.In the next task, teams had to make their way to McGregor point and get on personal watercraft to go out one mile and search for a buoy with a clue. Margie/Luke led the pack, and easily found their clue before the other could arrive. Then, Cara/Jaime and Tammy/Victor found their clue closely together, but still see Margie/Luke in the lead. Yes, Cara/Jaime were still having taxi trouble, and were still screaming at taxis like they don’t know English.
In the roadblock, one person had to search through pictured surfboards and match them with pictures relating to events of the pervious legs. Margie/Luke arrive, and Luke decided to do this roadblock. Luke goes off with a great start, probably getting about eight of nine of the boards before the others arrive. Then, Tammy/Victor arrive, and Victor chose this roadblock. This is where Luke begin to get frustrated finding the last two correctly. This allowed Victor to immediately get a chance to catch up. Then, Cara/Jaime arrive and one of them choose the roadblock. It became anyone’s game, as of now.
Then, Victor finished. Victor and Tammy immediately go to the finish line, King Kamehameha Golf Club. Margie/Luke and Cara/Jaime agree to help each other out, and move on to the last one. Cara/Jaime finished, and so did Margie/Luke. However it was tool ate for them. Tammy/Victor arrived to the finish line first, and were the winners of This series of The Amazing Race. Cara/Jaime were given second, and Margie/Luke were given third.
This episode was OK, for a finale. The pig challenge was OK, and I liked the surfboard challenge, but the buoy search should’ve been replaced with a detour. I wasn’t surprised to see Tammy & Victor win, as I predicted they’d win from the start. Make sure you check up to see my ranking of the winners & ranking of the seasons.
Saturday, 9 May 2009
Survivor - Stephan immuned, Debbie voted out
It’s the 30th night, and Debbie is frustrated with Coach (who isn’t?) and decides it’s finally time to get rid of Coach next. It appears she’s already made up her mind. Ha, I remember saying I’d love Debbie for blindsiding Coach. On Day 31, there was talk from Coach about getting rid of Taj. Later, there was an auction. It was a small auction, as we only saw four food selections given out. Then came the family reward. Taj was automatically rewarded the money to everyone by the tribe, and she got to see a cell phone video of her family, including her husband, Eddie George, an NFL quarterback.However, that wasn’t all, everyone got to see a loved one, as a choice from Taj, but she chose to see her husband at exile, where she exiled herself. Back at Camp, we saw Erinn’s dad, Debbie’s husband, Stephan’s brother, JT’s sister, and surprise, Coach’s assistant Coach, making it the first time someone brought out a co-worker over a family member. Coach babbles to Assistant coach about being “in control” and says everyone calls me the dragon slayer”. No. You call yourself that, you dumb apple, everyone at the most, calls you “coach”. Then, Coach and Assistant coach go off and do this weird, obscene routine where their legs are between each other. Yuck. Then, at exile, Taj meets up with her husband, and they share time on exile. He says she still looks attractive.
Back at camp, after the loved ones left, Debbie talks to Stephan and JT about wanting to accept third place, and give immunity to them so they can vote her out at the final three. Really? That move would be dumber than Erik’s move last spring. JT and Stephan are a little concerned about Debbie. Really, because I would be too. During the immunity challenge, teams had to dig a hole, cross a balance beam, then, looks at ten math operations to race back and solve a math problem. It was Stephan, who obviously won, considering he’s probably, like the best at math.
Back at Camp, Debbie still wants Coach out, and Coach wants Taj out. So, this once again leaves Stephan and JT as a strong swing vote, and could go either way. At Tribal Council, Coach votes for Taj, Debbie votes for Coach, but the alliance of JT, Stephan, Taj, and Erinn vote for Debbie, and she is voted off. In this episode, it was very strange. Why can’t they just get rid of Coach just because he’s Coach? That’s enough reason to vote for him, right?
Debbie made some moves that were pretty concerning, though, and she’s really not all that worthy of sticking around. I really think it’s almost imposable for either JT or Stephan to lose this game. Coach once again needs to shut up, and Erinn just isn’t getting into the game like I thought she would’ve. The only way JT and Stephan would lose is if Taj turns on them, and that, I don’t see happening or want to see happen. Either way, I expect Coach to want Erinn out, but we all know Coach needs to GET OUT!
Thursday, 7 May 2009
Who do you want to win The Amazing Race 14 USA?
It's the final of The Amazing Race 14 USA on Sunday, with three teams racing to win $1,000,000.
Who do you want to win?
You can vote for your favourite team in the poll on this blog plus you can add your comments to any posts.
I'd like to say a big thanks to Dan who has done a great job with blogging The Amazing Race this season. Don't forget to check back next week to read his review of the final.
Who do you want to win?
You can vote for your favourite team in the poll on this blog plus you can add your comments to any posts.
I'd like to say a big thanks to Dan who has done a great job with blogging The Amazing Race this season. Don't forget to check back next week to read his review of the final.
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
TAR 14 - Tammy/Victor in First, Kisha/Jen eliminated
The episode starts off with Jaime/Cara receiving their clue, telling them to go to Beihei Mall. Soon, Margie/Luke, Tammy/Victor, and Kisha/Jen received their clue next. During the electric bike ride, Tammy/Victor managed to take a lead, and made their way to the destination first, arriving to the detour. In this detour, teams had to take a restaurant order in Mandarin Chinese or dress up like characters from an opera, and put on each other’s make up. Tammy/Victor chose to do Chinese Waiter. Meanwhile, Cara/Jaime are struggling to get a taxi, and seem very frustrated, as they are now put into last place. Finally, Margie/Luke and Kisha/Jen arrive, and they chose to do the Beijing Opera detour.During the detour, Luke and Margie got frustrated with the way Luke was doing Margie’s make up. It almost made Luke give up. Finally, after just one mistake, Tammy/Victor served their way to their next clue, and they arrive to the U-Turn. It was then decided among them they would U-Turn Kisha/Jen, with a note saying “Sorry, we can‘t outrun you“. Kisha/Jen finished the detour, and moved on to the next place, where they U-Turn was. Finally, Cara/Jaime arrive, and they chose to do the make-up detour. While Margie/Luke and Kisha/Jen are lost, Tammy/Victor are at the detour where Victor chose to eat four Chinese delicacies: starfish, grasshopper, larva, and scorpion.
Victor moved on greatly with the roadblock, and along with Tammy, moved on to the Pit Stop, Niao Chao. Cara/Jaime also moved on with the detour, only again to continue to get lost in the streets of China. Finally, Margie/Luke make it all the way to the U-Turn, only to see Kisha/Jen yielded. Then, Kisha/Jen arrive, and realize they must go do the other detour, since they have been yielded. Meanwhile, Tammy/Victor arrive to the pit stop, and hear they are team number one, winning a trip for two to the Galapagos Islands. Margie/Luke are at the roadblock, where Margie is completing it. Meanwhile, Cara/Jaime are still lost, and are still frustrated. Then, Kisha/Jen are struggling with the Waiter detour, since they really don’t know Mandarin.
Margie/Luke finish the roadblock, and when hey arrive to the pit stop, they hear they are team number two. Next, Cara/Jaime finally arrive to the U-Turn, and receive their next clue. Kisha/Jen are right behind them. Kisha/Jen and Cara/Jaime anticipate the roadblock, as when they finally finish, Kisha/Jen lead the way. However, Kisha/Jen lose their lead, as Jen takes a washroom break. This led Cara/Jaime to the pit stop, coming in as team number three. Kisha/Jen were eliminated.
Come see the finale, as we’ll probably see Jaime/Cara get frustrated over an English speaking taxi, only to wash away to third, hopefully. I hope this race will become a close one for Margie/Luke and Tammy/Victor, and knowing CBS, I can probably bet on it. I’ve wanted Tammy/Victor to see win from the start and still hope they pull through. Either way, this win will be unprecedented; Tammy/Victor could be the first Asian-American team to win, Cara/Jaime could be the first female team to win, and Margie/Luke could be the first Parent/Child team to win.
Saturday, 2 May 2009
Survivor - Coach Immuned, Sierra voted out
Immediately, when the episode began, Coach freaked out and began scrambling, wondering why his beloved warrior Tyson was voted off. This clearly left Stephan, JT, and Taj as the strongest three-some. Next, Debbie immediately points out to Coach that it’s possible the final five will be three Jalapao to Timbira’s two. So, Coach plans to make a deal with the other Timbira members, Sierra and Erinn. In the reward challenge, the survivors did a superlatives and chopping someone’s rope type challenge. After Sierra, Coach, Erinn, JT, Debbie, and Taj were out, Stephan won. He chose to exile Erinn and take Taj and JT on the reward.
Next, at the reward, Stephan, JT, and Taj were invited to a farm family dinner, and for the chance to literally, swim in their backyard, which was a lake. Meanwhile, Erinn is at exile island, all alone, starving and being very cold. Meanwhile, back at camp, Coach and Debbie are asking Sierra to get Timbira back together. Sierra says no, simply because they betrayed her. Later, back at camp, Coach and Debbie tell JT that Sierra tried to bring back the old Timbira. Then, Sierra tells Taj and Stephan that Coach and Debbie tried to get Timbira back together. JT, Taj, and Stephan try to feed information back together, discovering someone is a liar.
In the next immunity challenge, teams had to use a hook to retrieve three bags. The first three to do so will move onto the next round. In the next round, they will rotate a ball across a table maze. The first to finish that will win immunity. It was Coach, JT, and Debbie who won the first round. In the maze battle, Coach won, winning himself immunity, making his ego bigger. Before tribal council, Sierra argues with Debbie and Coach over who’s the real liar. This leaves Jalapao with a decision: to vote off Debbie, the liar, or Sierra, the drama mama. At Tribal Council, Erinn, who clearly is one of the longest lasting survivors to go this far without an alibi, personally voted for Stephan. However, Jalapao took Coach’s and Debbie’s side, and voted for Sierra.
I really can’t root for Erinn anymore, I mean, she’s there because other plans have happened. It would’ve been her, if Tyson didn’t get out. I can’t help but root for the Jalapao three, they clearly have this in the bag. It would almost be too good to be true to see them go against each other, especially after they were the minority of the merged tribe. What really makes Coach a loser and hypocrite is the fact he says he plays with honor and integrity, and lies. I actually almost want to see Coach in the final two, just to see what annoying crap he pulls out of a hat for the jury to hear, as long as he loses. He’d probably says stuff like “Umm, yeah, I slayed you all, and, umm, I’m the dragon slayer warrior who, umm, yeah, played, umm, with integrity, pride, and honesty.
So, from the previews, it will look like Debbie is turning on Coach. That’s’ actually pretty interesting, however, it’s probably basically the editors giving us some fake hope. I really doubt Erinn will win, and will probably not make the final three. I can pretty much see the final three being JT/Taj/Stephan, and either Stephan/JT or Stephan/Taj as final two.
Next, at the reward, Stephan, JT, and Taj were invited to a farm family dinner, and for the chance to literally, swim in their backyard, which was a lake. Meanwhile, Erinn is at exile island, all alone, starving and being very cold. Meanwhile, back at camp, Coach and Debbie are asking Sierra to get Timbira back together. Sierra says no, simply because they betrayed her. Later, back at camp, Coach and Debbie tell JT that Sierra tried to bring back the old Timbira. Then, Sierra tells Taj and Stephan that Coach and Debbie tried to get Timbira back together. JT, Taj, and Stephan try to feed information back together, discovering someone is a liar.
In the next immunity challenge, teams had to use a hook to retrieve three bags. The first three to do so will move onto the next round. In the next round, they will rotate a ball across a table maze. The first to finish that will win immunity. It was Coach, JT, and Debbie who won the first round. In the maze battle, Coach won, winning himself immunity, making his ego bigger. Before tribal council, Sierra argues with Debbie and Coach over who’s the real liar. This leaves Jalapao with a decision: to vote off Debbie, the liar, or Sierra, the drama mama. At Tribal Council, Erinn, who clearly is one of the longest lasting survivors to go this far without an alibi, personally voted for Stephan. However, Jalapao took Coach’s and Debbie’s side, and voted for Sierra.
I really can’t root for Erinn anymore, I mean, she’s there because other plans have happened. It would’ve been her, if Tyson didn’t get out. I can’t help but root for the Jalapao three, they clearly have this in the bag. It would almost be too good to be true to see them go against each other, especially after they were the minority of the merged tribe. What really makes Coach a loser and hypocrite is the fact he says he plays with honor and integrity, and lies. I actually almost want to see Coach in the final two, just to see what annoying crap he pulls out of a hat for the jury to hear, as long as he loses. He’d probably says stuff like “Umm, yeah, I slayed you all, and, umm, I’m the dragon slayer warrior who, umm, yeah, played, umm, with integrity, pride, and honesty.
So, from the previews, it will look like Debbie is turning on Coach. That’s’ actually pretty interesting, however, it’s probably basically the editors giving us some fake hope. I really doubt Erinn will win, and will probably not make the final three. I can pretty much see the final three being JT/Taj/Stephan, and either Stephan/JT or Stephan/Taj as final two.
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