Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch: Survivor Finale Ponderosa Videos

Jaison Part 1

Jeff Probst shows us the last voting parchment. “Fourteenth person voted out and the eighth member of our jury. Jaison. That's three; that's enough. Need to bring me your torch. Jaison, the tribe has spoken.” Jaison is very obviously disappointed as he watches his torch being snuffed.

Jaison tells us, as he takes the Walk of Shame, that he was not mad, just shocked to be voted out. “I was just absolutely amazed that they would do that behind my back. I guess I just didn't expect Russell to … do that.” His face is stony as he walks to the SUV.

Inside the truck, Jaison is still grim. He says he is really disappointed in himself for not reading the situation better. He thought he had a really good alliance going. The goodie bag is mostly ignored, probably because Jaison takes no pleasure in plumbing its depths. He is eating a very chewy donut or a bagel, but we see nothing else and we have no sign of enjoyment in eating.

Jaison is enters the clinic for his physical. We find out that he has lost more than 34 pounds. “I need to eat.” Back in the SUV, Jaison says he felt weaker than at any point in his life, but he is shocked to find out he lost that much weight.

At Ponderosa, Shambo comes to greet him as he gets out of the SUV. She has nothing but love for her friend. What up, Big Smooth? Up, my boyyy! How's my boyyy?” Jaison assures her all is okay. They hug and she tells him she's there for him. Shambo may be annoying, but she is really all heart.

Jaison heads to the cantina, where the rest of the jury is waiting. They move to greet him and Erik welcomes him to Ponderosa. Jaison tells us he feels very welcomed.

The others are shocked when he tells them how much weight he lost. In an interview, as well-washed Jaison tells us he is disconcerted at how he looks. He hopes to put some weight back on, but he doesn't have much time.

In the cantina, Jaison tells the others that he had no idea he was going home. The plan was to vote out Mick. John tells him he did himself proud, regardless.

We see the post-Tribal Council meal. Usually, this is a very large affair with lots of food and usually some variety. I'm not sure if the cook quit or what, but this is pitiful. All we see is some kind of soup. I don't mean that we only see him eating the soup. I mean that there is nothing else on the table! Just soup. It may be Mmm Mmm Good, but it's not much after 37 days of short rations.

Sparkling Clean Jaison tells us he may have been booted two days early, but he's okay.

“I have no regrets about anything. I've got some Star Trek in front of me, and a chocolate mousse, and a glass of wine. What could be better right now if I can't play the game?”

Jaison Part 2

It's Jaison's first morning in Ponderosa. He tells us it's 6:00 am and he would like to be sleeping, but he wants to get the old Jaison back. As he talks, we watch him emerge from the tent where he slept last night! What's up with that, producers? No love for the man? Not good enough to sleep in the Galus’ huts?

In all seriousness, I don't know where Shambo slept, so she may have the same accommodations. I have no thought that there is anything more to this than the fact that they have no more huts available. However, this seems like poor planning. They knew how many people they would have in the jury. Why the difference? And why couldn't the other guys make room for him? We may never know.

Jaison goes into Monica's hut to make use of the restroom to clean up. He strips his shirt off and flexes in the mirror. He thinks he looks like Bruce Lee. He does look ripped as he has no extra fat on his body at all. He fires up an electric razor and goes to work on the side of his head.

Outside, Dave is enjoying the sunrise. He'd also like to be in bed, but he realizes he only has a couple of days left to enjoy Samoa. He needs to enjoy the time he has left.

Jaison is admiring what he sees in the mirror as more of the hair and beard come off. He compares his look to Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, and Chris Rock. He thinks the last is closest. I think he should have stopped while he was ahead. Chris Rock is funny as can be, but I wouldn't want to look like him. And I'm an overweight, middle-aged guy saying that.

Jaison has shaved all of the hair from one side of his head and face. He switches back and forth, showing us one side, then the other. “This is the Survivor Jaison. This is the new Jaison.” He wonders which look to keep. I don't think you have much choice, man. You can't put the hair back so you kind of have to go with the new Jaison.

Dave is rooting for Brett outside. “Come on, Brett, baby. One more, baby. One more! One more! Yeah!”

In the cantina later, Shambo is telling Jaison to eat lots of fruit. It will help his digestion. His body is not used to eating and will take time to adjust.

Shambo is amazed at how young he looks. She thinks he looks like he's 17. “Did you look at yourself in the mirror yet? You freak!”

Jaison sits down to talk. He doesn't know what to think about his boot yet. Brett's a good guy. If he could be truly objective he would probably think that Brett was the most deserving of the million dollars. But can he go against Foa Foa?

Jaison goes to get treemail. He finds out that they are to get massages today. We see him and Monica first. He tells us, as the masseuse works his arm over, that he could deal with this treatment every day. Kelly and Laura are equally pleased after their sessions.

We next see Erik and Jaison playing ping pong. They each put a full glass of wine on their own side of the table. They take turns attempting to hit the ball into the other's glass. The loser will have to drink the wine. Jaison is all over the rim of the glass while Erik is all over the room. Somehow, though, Erik makes his shot and Jaison chugs his wine.

Jaison is wondering how his weight loss combined with three glasses of wine will affect him. He says it will be an interesting Tribal Council. “What does TO say? Get your popcorn ready, baby! Get your popcorn!”

The jury leaves for Tribal Council. The clip ends as they enter and Jeff introduces them to the players.