Survivor: Cook Islands – Survivor Live, Episode 3

Remembering how wrong they were last season on this topic, Dalton thinks Cecilia’s tribe is the stronger tribe and may have a better dynamic. Jenna agrees, noting that it does depend on the challenges, which are supposed to be less physical than in some recent seasons.

Jenna asks if Candice would have been voted out if she had been there. Cecilia doubts it, as there were three original Raros on the tribe, and with the two Pukas, they’d have had the majority.

Dalton wonders how Billy felt watching from home, and segues to the clip of Cecilia telling Candice and the others about Billy’s hidden love. Candice, of course, has no feelings for Billy. Dalton calls it “every man’s nightmare.” It’s also Billy’s nightmare that his team conspired to send him home only to see the teams disband in the next episode!

Vicky from Oregon is a new viewer of Survivor Live. She wonders if it was too early for Yul to show Becky the hidden idol. All think so. I agree, as he already had Becky’s allegiance sewn up. Cecilia says they asked Yul if he had the hidden idol and, unable to lie, he changed the subject. Jenna says Yul is too nice to win, and that’s why Ethan likes him. Cecilia confirms that Jeff didn’t explain anything about the hidden idol at Tribal Council.

Jason in Indiana asks Cecilia whom she might have taken to the final two. She names Jonathan, reasoning that no one would like him. Asked what she’d do with a million dollars, she says she’d pay off debts and invest the rest.

The last caller is Christina from Miami, who wonders what Cecilia missed most from home. It’s Chap Stick and dry socks. She adds, “I got to do things that I would never have done,” and, “I’m not the princess I thought I was.”

It’s time for Jenna’s “Question of the Week.” She asks, “What are you going to do now that Survivor is over?” Not much - Cecilia is just going back to her job and her life. She has an increased awareness of family and friends and seeks rich life experiences. She is looking forward to seeing the members of her original tribe at the finale. What, she didn’t see Billy in Loser Lodge?

Dalton has the promo clip for next week run. At Raro, new lines are drawn, and Cao Boi goes too far. The former is the beefcakes allying together while the women work, and for the latter, the hosts decide Cao Boi is a culture unto himself.

To the strains of Live’s rocking theme, Jenna pancakes us out. We’re done, and not a moment too soon!

CBS Website:

Here’s the promo items for this week:

• Feeling vulnerable, Ozzy proves his worth by catching a feast of fish. As the only member left from his original tribe, will this be enough to keep him safe?
• One tribe finds itself divided: men against women. Can they find a way to pull together and work as a team, or will their division be their downfall?
• When Candice returns from Exile Island and is questioned about why she thinks she was sent away, she plays dumb and avoids discussing her ties to the other tribe. Will her tribe’s growing suspicions put her in jeopardy, or has she talked her way out of trouble?
• J.P.’s dominance and controlling demeanor around camp anger some of the women in his tribe. Will this behavior put a target on his back?

I also had a quick peek at their “Popularity Poll” results, and two players are far in front of the rest. Perhaps it’s no surprise that Yul leads, but Cai Boi is in second place!

And while we’re talking website… all is not well there yet. This show was posted Friday with no picture or sound for the first and third segments. That’s right… over 40 minutes of silent black screen! Furthermore, if you click on the link to other shows for Survivor: Borneo, you get the current season instead. Really, people, if you expect us to care, it needs to be better than this!

Trivia Answer:

Here’s the answer to my trivia question – last season’s winner Aras picked up eight votes along his path to victory. No, not all from Terry – though he did contribute three of them.

In Conclusion:

Everyone is invited to share his or her opinions at the eAddress below. If the show is posted correctly (as I am away on Friday), I’ll be back next week to report on another Survivor Live interview!

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