Survivor: Africa – An Interview with Carl, by David Bloomberg: Carl Bilancione was the third Survivor: Africa contestant and first member of Samburu to be voted out – a blow to the elder alliance. A few weeks ago, we featured an interview with Brandon in which he said, “to be honest I found Carl to be the most annoying, self-loving blow hard I've ever met.” Having seen this, Carl contacted us to set up his own good-humored interview.

Survivor: Africa – An Interview with Kelly, by Melinda Smith: Kelly Goldsmith, the Boran whiz-kid from Survivor: Africa, was the first contestant to try to jump ship to another tribe’s alliance. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out quite the way she hoped. Now she discusses her time in Africa, what she really thinks about Lex’s apology, her speech at the final Tribal Council, the new Survivor: Marquesas cast, and much more!

Survivor: Africa – An Interview with Brandon, by Charlie Reneke: Brandon Quinton was one of the most memorable contestants on Survivor: Africa, and now he's talked to RealityNewsOnline's Charlie Reneke. Find out how he thinks he would have done if Kim P. had stayed by him after the Kelly vote. What does he think of how gays are portrayed on reality TV? Who would he have in his all-star Survivor tribe? And much, much more!

Reality From La-La Land: Can We Get a Little Attention Over Here?, by Dana Walker: The Survivor: Africa immunity challenge screw-up made things look bad for CBS. Or did it? Dana Walker sets a conspiratorial tone as she wonders if maybe -- just maybe -- they did it all on purpose as a way of getting attention focused back on Survivor.

Lex Discusses the Survivor Screw-Up, by Peggy Keller: How does Lex feel about losing the immunity challenge -- and possibly the game -- because of a screw-up on the part of Survivor: Africa producers? He tells all to RealityNewsOnline in this exclusive interview!

CBS Admits Survivor Immunity Challenge ‘Screw-Up’ and Payoff, by David Bloomberg: CBS has admitted there was a "screw up" in the second-to-last immunity challenge of Survivor: Africa and has verified that they paid out money to Lex and Tom. Was this a screw-up, or a cover-up? Read on for details.

Survivor Scandal Update: Who’s Pierced?, by David Bloomberg & Peggy Keller: Following up on the Survivor: Africa immunity challenge scandal, RealityNewsOnline spoke to Lex, Lindsey, and Kelly about who was pierced and thus who was the correct answer to the trivia question at issue.

Survivor 3 Immunity Challenge Scandal, by Susan Schechter & David Bloomberg: At the end of Survivor: Africa, we looked at "Why Ethan Won," among other articles. Now it seems that Ethan may have won because of an error in one of the immunity challenges! Get all the info on this breaking news story about producer error and a possible payoff to final four contestants!

Survivor 3’s Lex Discusses the Game, His Image, and His Kids, by Peggy Keller: Lex van Den Berghe – the Survivor 3 villain, the psycho tattooed guy who threatened to slit the throat of anyone who got in his way – is really not psycho and thought everyone who was watching the game knew that it was a game. In this interview he discusses that issue, his image, and his kids.

Survivor’s Lindsey Discusses Fame, Fortune, and the AIDS Benefit, by Peggy Keller: Since we last spoke to Lindsey, she has gone through the post-Survivor frenzy. What's ahead for her? And how was the AIDS benefit at Brandon's bar?

Survivor 2’s Kel Shares His Thoughts On Survivor: Africa and the Future, by David Bloomberg: What does Survivor 2 Kel think about his job reporting on the show for Global TV? How does he think Mark Burnett can keep the show lively? What did he think of the third cast? And what about rumors of an "Ultimate Survivor" that would involve previous contestants? Kel shares all of this and more in this exclusive interview.

Survivor ‘Psychic’ Predictions in TV Guide Revisited, by David Bloomberg: In an earlier article, I went over some "psychic" predictions that appeared in TV Guide regarding the Fall 2001 TV season, including Survivor. Now that the show is over, let's look back and see how they did.

Surviving the Return from Africa, by David Bloomberg: We saw what they were like in Africa, now we get to see them in their natural setting -- at home, with family and friends. How has Survivor changed them, if at all? Let's find out.

Revisionist History in the Survivor Calendar, by David Bloomberg: Looking through the Survivor calendar, it appears the producers would like us to forget entirely about Stacey. No pictures, no mention, no nothing. What's the point of this revisionist history?

And a Little Lamb Shall Lead Them , by Susan Schechter: Ethan reminds me of this quote. He led the way to showing that Survivor can be won by a nice guy, although that very quality was thought early on to be a liability in this game.

Survivor Psyche, the Finale: (L)Exes, Old Goats, and Nice Guys, by Melinda Smith & Suzanne Tromblay: Who prevailed in Survivor's African dysfunctional family? Was it randy old Pa, school-marm Ma, the black sheep, or mama’s best boy? Can anything stop Lex’s relentless winning streak? Let’s ask his gut.

Survivor Locations of the Future, by Jeffrey Clinard: Survivor: Africa has come and gone, and with it the complaint that things have gotten a little bit too predictable. But why go to Africa when there are places right here in the U.S. that provide plenty of exotic adventure? Jeffrey Clinard takes a humorous look at potential Survivors of the future.

Surviving the Early Show, by Peggy Keller: In case you didn't see enough of the 16 Survivor: Africa contestants at the reunion last night, they were all on The Early Show this morning. Ethan got his check and Brandon got naked (well, not on the show, but he talked about it).

Surviving the Reunion, by David Bloomberg: Immediately after the final episode, all 16 players were brought out live to discuss their time in Africa. What went wrong, what went right, who was bitchy and who was bright? It all comes out here.

Why Ethan Won, by David Bloomberg: The vast majority of people wanted him to win. The vast majority of people THOUGHT he would win. Who could ever imagine that both of these would coincide and he would actually win? The better question, of course, is: Why did Ethan win?

Why Kim J. Lost, by David Bloomberg: Kim J. made it farther than anybody would have predicted. She sailed into the final four with most people expecting her to be voted out quickly by the Boran Boys Club, or to be taken into the final two with Lex. Nobody could have predicted that she would win the last two immunity challenges and get to be the one who decided who would face her in the end. And nobody could have foreseen that she would be the second Colby in making that decision. But how did she get to that point? Why did Kim J. lose?

Why Lex Lost, by David Bloomberg: Lex was the Richard Hatch of Survivor: Africa. He pulled together an alliance that made it through thick and thin. He showed his extremely paranoid side along the way, but may have hidden it from his cohorts. So why did Lex lose?

Why Tom Lost, by David Bloomberg: Big Tom made it into the final four, but was the first one to be voted out of it. Various things came out at the end that caused the votes to be cast against him. Why did Big Tom lose?

Surviving Africa, the Finale: May the Best Man Win, by David Bloomberg: They began with four. Tom was gone first, and then Lex. The unlikely pair of Ethan and Kim went to the final two, but there can be only one. Get the recap and insights on the final episode of Survivor: Africa!

Survivor’ Lindsey Tells the Other Side of the Story, by Peggy Keller: She was the Survivor villain in the early going. But did she deserve to be? Was she really as bad as she was portrayed? Lindsey Richter discusses the editing, her own desire to win and how that affected her, what she thinks of the other players, the crying, the necklace, the dehydration, and even whether her mother ever hugged her.

RNO Roundtable: Looking Back at the 12 Voted Off, by RealityNewsOnline Staff: In a Roundtable earlier this week, we looked forward at who might win Survivor: Africa. Now we look back at the 12 who didn't make it to the final four, and give our thoughts on these contestants, from the moment they got off the truck 'til they were voted out of the tribe. David Bloomberg, Jeffrey Clinard, Mike DeGeorge, Peggy Keller, and Melinda Smith contribute.

A Look Inside Survivor Insider, Episode 12, by Peggy Keller: Well, as we wind down towards the end, Survivor Insider is not quite the exciting bash it sometimes is. But we have discussions about beards and sex and water and sex. And Tom isn't even involved in all of the sex discussions.

Tom, the Most Underrated of the Final Four, by Ken Kellam III: Big Tom has shown so many different sides to his personality while playing the country bumpkin, many minds have been changed about him. Does he really just say whatever comes to mind or is he really a sly devil?

A Heart to Heart Talk with Survivor’s Frank, by Susan Schechter: In a heart to heart talk with Susan Schechter, Survivor: Africa contestant Frank Garrison waxes philosophic on the game, wild animals and fellow players, his friends and family, the editing, and even offers some dating advice thrown in for good measure. Most importantly, we find out what he was doing in the sarong!

Survivor Formula Needs Changes, by Susan Schechter: As Survivor: Africa comes to a close, perhaps the producers need to take a look and wonder if the formula is getting stale. Are there any changes that could be made to make things more exciting again?

Too Many Options for the Final Two, by Marjie Hodson: Although the survey asked us to pick the final two, it just isn't that easy. There are too many possibilities for what could happen Thursday night. It's like shooting blind at a moving target.

RNO Roundtable: The Final Predictions, by RealityNewsOnline Staff: We looked at the contestants before the show began, and took another look after the merge. Now it's time for our final look at the four remaining players. Who will make it to the final two? Who will ultimately win? Let's find out what our writers think. David Bloomberg, Jeffrey Clinard, Mike DeGeorge, Peggy Keller, Charlie Reneke, Susan Schechter, Melinda Smith, and Suzanne Tromblay contribute.

A Psychic Prediction of the ‘Survivor: Africa’ Winner, by The Unbelievable Bloombergini: It's time once again for The Unbelievable Bloombergini to take on the Manly Man in predicting who will win Survivor. Using all the powers at my disposal, I have picked the winner, and all others will be shown as false prophets.

Survivor Psyche, Episode 12: Extinct, by Melinda Smith & Suzanne Tromblay: Despite constant clever strategizing (not to mention sucking up to Lex) in her quest to remain in Africa, Teresa, the Last of the Samburus, was ejected this week. Did her final bombshell blast Lex out of his deluded navel-gazing? Do you think he feels one shred of guilt over Kelly? Will Lex be modeling for Victoria’s Secret anytime soon?

Survivor: Africa – Advice to the Final Four, by Jeffrey Clinard: It's down to the final four, which means it's time for the Ann Landers of Survivor to give his last pieces of advice. Who should each player want with him (or her) in the final two? And who do they need to cut immediately?

Why Teresa Lost, by David Bloomberg: It was no surprise, even when Mark Burnett tried to misdirect us. The ruling Boran alliance eliminated the final Samburu. Why did Teresa lose?

Surviving Africa, Episode 12: Sayonara Samburu, by David Bloomberg: It's the last episode before the final four. Can Teresa find a way to stick around? Will somebody other than Lex win a challenge? That would be a big no on both counts.

Is Ethan a Vegetarian?, by Susan Schechter: Although Ethan was noted to be a vegetarian in the Survivor: Africa promo material, he has eaten meat (not to mention cow's blood) with everybody else. Is he really a vegetarian? Did he learn from Kimmi that it may be necessary to put aside convictions for a little while?

RNO Roundtable: Can Teresa Save Herself?, by RealityNewsOnline Staff: RealityNewsOnline writers are a varied bunch with many differing opinions. This week’s roundtable discussion question takes a look at the lone remaining Samburu and asks if there is anything Teresa can do to save herself. RealityNewsOnline writers Jeffrey Clinard, Peggy Keller, Charlie Reneke, Susan Schechter, Melinda Smith, Suzanne Tromblay, and David Bloomberg contribute.

A Look Inside Survivor Insider, Episode 11, by Peggy Keller: What went on in Survivor Insider this week? You don't have to pay to find out -- you can get all the details on Tom's drunken behavior (and the aftermath) plus a lot more, right here.

Who’ll Win the Kenyatucky Derby?, by Ken Kellam III: And they're coming around the final turn. Only five of 'em are left, but some are real longshots. Let's handicap the horses!

Is Lex the ‘Survivor: Africa’ Villain?, by Susan Schechter: Almost every reality TV show has its villain. On Survivor there has been Richard and Jerri. On The Amazing Race we had Team Guido. On Big Brother 2 there were too many to name. But what about Survivor: Africa? Is Lex the designated villain? Or is he just a villain-lite?

Survivor Psyche, Episode 11: School’s Out, by Melinda Smith & Suzanne Tromblay: The last of the Samburu lazy brats was sent packing this week. Little Kim learned to stand on her own two feet and play well with Teresa and mean old Frank, but it was too little too late. How did Teresa’s all-girl alliance fare?

Survivor: Africa – Advice to the Remaining Five, by Jeffrey Clinard: It's getting near the end, and these Survivor contestants need advice more than ever. What can they do to hold on and win the million dollars?

Why Kim P. Lost, by David Bloomberg: Kim P., the last of the kiddy alliance – indeed, almost the last of the Samburu – is gone. She was the Amber of Africa and just kind of floated along until somebody realized she was still there. Why did Kim P. lose?

Surviving Africa, Episode 11: Taking Out the Lone Wildebeests, by David Bloomberg: Although Mark Burnett might want us to think otherwise, the end to this Survivor is shaping up to be just like the others as the ruling alliance takes out the leftover non-members. Frank went last week, Kim P. this week. Guess who's next?

Where’s the Survivor Cutie?, by David Bloomberg: In the previous two Survivors, one woman has stood out as “America’s Sweetheart.” Is anybody playing that role this time? What happened to the Survivor cutie in Africa?

Survivor’s Frank – A Man of Honor, by Susan Schechter: Viewers either loved Frank, or hated him. But now that he's gone, Survivor will have a hole. He is an honorable man, and that's something we don't see enough of these days -- either on reality TV or in reality.

RNO Roundtable: Would You Go On Survivor?, by RealityNewsOnline Staff: RealityNewsOnline writers are a varied bunch with many differing opinions. This week’s roundtable discussion question comes from a reader who wonders, "Is Survivor still the kind of show that you’d want to be a contestant on?" RealityNewsOnline writers Jeffrey Clinard, MikeDeGeorge, Peggy Keller, Susan Schechter, Melinda Smith, and David Bloomberg contribute.

Survivor Psyche, Episode 10: Marching Orders, by Melinda Smith & Suzanne Tromblay: Tough Guy Frank stuck to his guns and kept his allegiances to Teresa and the old Samburu alliance. Was his loyalty rewarded or were the other Survivors playing by another set of rules? Maybe Frank just needs a stint in Etiquette Boot Camp.

A Look Inside Survivor Insider, Episode 10, by Peggy Keller: It's another action-packed Survivor Insider, and you don't even have to pay for it, just read all about it right here! Tom plays with bugs, the guys wonder if lion bites will get girls, and we hear about food and weakness.

Survivor: Africa – Advice to the Remaining Contestants, Episode 10, by Jeffrey Clinard: With just six contestants left, each needs to see the path that will take them to a million dollars. Some paths are more sure than others, but each has the opportunity to pick the route to the end of the game. What advice should each survivor listen to in order to get to the final three and have a shot at the million dollar prize?

Why Frank Lost, by David Bloomberg: Many people thought it would happen sooner, but Frank is finally gone. He managed to pull it out not once but twice before when people were gunning for him. What happened this time? Why did Frank lose?

Surviving Africa, Episode 10: Frank is Frank, by David Bloomberg: Bodies are starting to fail -- is the Boran alliance in the same position? The players fight for their supper, and Frank shows his soft side by discussing gun control. Oh, and we can't forget Tom giving showers and getting a peek or two.

Was Brandon Really an Idiot?, by Cheryl Simoneaux: The issue seemed to be settled: Brandon was an idiot for letting his dislike of Frank interfere with his game play. But was that really the case? Or was it a red herring to cover up a failed plan?

Reflections on the Reasons for Playing Survivor, by Susan Schechter: In reflecting upon this season's batch of Survivor contestants, it seems they are playing for fame and fortune alone, rather than the thrill of the game. As a viewer, this makes it less interesting to watch.

RNO Roundtable: What About the Kims?, by RealityNewsOnline Staff: RealityNewsOnline writers are a varied bunch with many differing opinions. This week we continue our new feature, where we will take a look at a single question from Survivor and each RNO writer with an opinion adds their thoughts. This week we ask the questions, “What will the two Kims do next? And what should the two Kims do next?” RealityNewsOnline writers Jeffrey Clinard, Peggy Keller, Charlie Reneke, Melinda Smith, and David Bloomberg contribute.

Survivor: Africa – Advice to the Remaining Contestants, Episode 9, by Jeffrey Clinard: "Dear Jeffrey. I'm stuck in the middle of Africa with six other people. At stake is a cash prize of one million dollars. Every three days I have to vote out somebody, or perhaps be voted out myself. What can I do to stay in the game and in turn convince these strangers to vote the cash prize to me?"

Why Brandon Lost, by David Bloomberg: Brandon jumped from one alliance to another. Some said it was brilliant, others that it was dumb. But it's the people who are actually on the show that matter, and they sided against him. Why did Brandon lose?

Surviving Africa, Episode 9: Backlash!, by David Bloomberg: So, was Brandon an idiot? That question was answered in this episode with big, bold letters: YES! But at least he got to have a date with Frank before leaving.

What Went Into Brandon’s Decision?, by Keith Bryson: The debate rages on: Was Brandon’s move brilliant strategy or just plain dumb? That may remain to be seen, but we have to remember that we don’t see everything that goes on. What might have gone into Brandon’s decision? Was it planned or spur of the moment?

RNO Roundtable: Is Brandon an Idiot?, by RealityNewsOnline Staff: RealityNewsOnline writers are a varied bunch with many differing opinions. This week we begin a new feature, where we will take a look at a single question from Survivor and each RNO writer with an opinion will add their thoughts. Beginning on a controversial note, we ask the question, "Is Brandon an idiot?" RealityNewsOnline writers Jeffrey Clinard, C. Brian Devinney, Peggy Keller, Charlie Reneke, Susan Schechter, Melinda Smith, and David Bloomberg contribute.

Survivor Psyche, Episode 8: Brain Dead, by Melinda Smith & Suzanne Tromblay: What kind of spiteful and clueless conniving led to whiz kid Kelly’s ouster? Is Lex a crypto King Lear or just Snow White’s evil stepmother? (Mirror mirror, on the wall, who’s got the biggest ego of them all?)

A Look Inside Survivor Insider, Episode 8, by Peggy Keller: Come take another look at the stuff the couldn’t or wouldn’t show on TV. Brandon tells us what he really thinks of Frank. Kelly explains what she really thinks… sort of. And what’s going on with Lex and the goat?! Plus a summary of what Kelly said on the CBS morning show. Warning: Graphic Language from Several Contestants!

Survivor: Africa – Advice to the Remaining Contestants, Episode 8, by Jeffrey Clinard: With all of the maneuvering going on this week, a lot of people could certainly use some good advice right now. Luckily, Jeffrey is here to give it to them. If only they would figure it out for themselves...

Why Kelly Lost, by David Bloomberg: What happened? Kelly was predicted to quite possibly be in the final four. How did she end up instead going out the door? Why did Kelly lose?

Surviving Africa, Episode 8: Snakepit!, by David Bloomberg: There's a snake in the tribe, and Lex is determined to find out who it is. But like most witchhunts, this one doesn't find the real witch. Instead, we see the first case in Survivor of one tribe members switching to the other tribal alliance. Also, two players take a day trip to an African town to trade some goats. But it's the snakes that make this episode really sssssizzle.

The RealityNewsOnline Survivor Post-Merge Review, by RealityNewsOnline Staff: A few days before Survivor: Africa premiered, the staff of RealityNewsOnline put together a preview article in which we attempted to guess the personality traits that would label the sixteen contestants. Some of our predictions were correct, and many were wrong. Let’s look back and see how opinions have changed, what each current contestant’s defining moment was, how each has surprised us, and what each’s biggest character flaw is. Of course, we make some more predictions as well.

Surviving Africa, the Recap: Time for a Rerun, by David Bloomberg: Even Survivor has its own version of reruns -- the recap episode. This one took us from the time they were trucked to the drop-off point all the way up to last week. It lived up to the high standards of last season's recap episode (that was sarcasm, in case you were wondering).

A Look Ahead at the Survivor 2002 Calendar, by David Bloomberg: Let's jump ahead to next year and take a look at the Survivor 2002 desk calendar. Is it a perfect gift for the Survivor fan, or just a big paperweight?

A Look Inside Survivor Insider, Episode 7, by Peggy Keller: What did Brandon really think about Lindsey and the previous vote? What did the contestants really say in the "I Never" game? Why did Clarence play rock/paper/scissors for the immunity challenge? Find out this and much more from the Survivor Insider clips, summarized here.

Survivor Psyche, Episode 7: Washed Out, by Melinda Smith & Suzanne Tromblay: The Survivor Psyche Sisters are back with their look at the merge and their thoughts on how everybody who remains will do from here on out.

Survivor: Africa – Advice to the Remaining Contestants, Episode 7, by Jeffrey Clinard: Dear Jeffrey, how can I, one of the remaining Survivor contestants, make sure I end up being judged by the jury rather than being on it? Here are the answers for each player!

Why Clarence Lost, by David Bloomberg: Did Clarence lose just because of a game of rock/paper/scissors? Or is there much more to the story? The latter, of course! Let's take a look at why Clarence lost.

Surviving Africa, Episode 7: Hot Water Burns Clarence, by David Bloomberg: The merge indeed occurs, and they are all put in hot water. Clarence, though, gets burned when he bets his future on a game of rock/paper/scissors, and loses.

Survivor Archetypes, by Leigh Devereaux: Linda served as the archetypal wise-woman of the Samburu only to find her soulful ways did not mesh with the tribe. By applying Jungian psychology to the other players of Survivor: Africa, we can uncover their archetypal influences and determine how these will help or hinder their quest for the prize.

A Look Inside Survivor Insider, Episode 6, by Peggy Keller: Take a look inside what people paid good money to see on the Web because they wouldn't show it on TV. Caution: Some material may not be suitable for young viewers.

Something Fishy Is Going On, by Charlie Reneke: The seemingly hopeless Frank and Teresa are saved by a last second change of rules. The seemingly unbeatable Frank & Margarita are sideswiped by a well placed route marker. Something very strange is going on in Reality TV Land...

Survivor Psyche, Episode 6: Ticked Off, by Melinda Smith & Suzanne Tromblay: The Survivor Psyche Sisters take a look at Lindsay’s departure and preparations for the merge. Of course, the most significant thing about this episode was that we didn’t see anyone’s butt.

Survivor: Africa – Advice to the Remaining Contestants, Episode 6, by Jeffrey Clinard: Survivor's resident advice columnist is back with some tips and tricks for the remaining contestants. What can each do, or not do, in order to claim the million dollars?

Why Lindsey Lost, by David Bloomberg: It all seemed so simple -- the kids on Samburu just had to keep their big mouths shut and let the ex-Borans think Brandon had previous votes. But then it fell apart. Tom, Lex, and Kelly figured out that they had to vote against Lindsey. Why her? Why did Lindsey lose?

Surviving Africa, Episode 6: Hitting the Target, by David Bloomberg: Silas, the kiddie alliance leader, was booted last week. This week, the kids take another hit. It only took everything short of Mark Burnett coming out and screaming at the ex-Borans for them to figure out who had old votes, but they finally caught on and realized that after missing the targets in archery, they had a new one in the vote.

Survivor: The Power of Alliances, Post-Twist, by Jeffrey Clinard: Just a couple weeks ago, I wrote about the power of alliances in Survivor. Now the twist has changed the layout of this season's game, but how has it affected the power of alliances, and how will alliances affect the game post-twist?

Survivor Psyche, Episode 5: Checked Out, by Melinda Smith & Suzanne Tromblay: What do the Survivor Psyche sisters think about Silas's surprise situation? Let's just say they aren't sorry.

A Look Inside Survivor Insider, Episode 5, by Peggy Keller: Don't pay for the extra half hour of Survivor Insider yourself -- we'll tell you all about the INaction-packed episode 5 extras right here!

Survivor: Africa – Advice to the Remaining Contestants, Episode 5, by Jeffrey Clinard: The Ann Landers of Survivor is back, with some more advice for those who remain in the game. The episode shattered the game plans of many, and revived the hopes of others. So, what is the best advice for those who remain?

Why Silas Lost, by David Bloomberg: Silas went from the top of the world to having his torch snuffed out in only a single episode. Obviously the show's twist had a great effect on him, but was it the sole cause for his downfall? Why did Silas lose?

Surviving Africa, Episode 5: Twisting the Night Away, by David Bloomberg: As hinted in the promos, there is a huge twist -- but it's not the split into three tribes that rumor suggested. Instead, several members found themselves on opposite sides, and it spelled the end for some alliances and the beginning of new ones.

If Real Life Worked Like Reality TV, by Susan Schechter: These days, on various reality TV shows (most recently with Carl on Survivor: Africa), those who already have money have been criticized for wanting to win instead of letting the neediest do it. What if real life were this way?

A Look Inside Survivor Insider, Episode 4, by Peggy Keller: For those of you who don't have the time, inclination, or money to subscribe to Survivor Insider, the extra half hour of footage not seen on TV, here is a recap of all the video clips. This week we have the Witch Doctor, the hardest worker in Boran, changing of the guard, Linda and Lindsey making up, what was said during the votes, and more!

Survivor Psyche, Episode 4: Spirited Away, by Melinda Smith & Suzanne Tromblay: The Survivor Psyche Sisters are back to take a look at the shell-shocked Samburus and the seemingly rock-solid Borans in the wake of episode 4. And why can't Tom keep his butt covered?!

Survivor: Africa – Advice to the Remaining Contestants, Episode 4, by Jeffrey Clinard: Open up the "features" page on this website – it's once again Survivor's answer to Dear Abby, giving totally unsolicited advice to the remaining survivors. Some don't need it, but others need it very badly. How can each person in Africa salvage his or her position and become the ultimate survivor?

Why Linda Lost, by David Bloomberg: Why did Linda lose? As usual, there are a number of reasons that combined to cause Linda to be voted off this week. Was it her physical abilities, her spiritual mumbo jumbo, or simply the fact that Carl blew a question last week?

Surviving Africa, Episode 4: Linda Cracks, by David Bloomberg: Different people respond to the stresses in Survivor in different ways. Boran has pulled together; Samburu keeps falling apart. Lindsey vents her stress by adding to the fractures, and Linda just plain cracks.

Deserving the Prize, by Leigh Devereaux: Winning at reality television is no longer a matter of physical prowess or social skills. Competitors are now judged by their financial status as well. Why are reality game shows being decided by who deserves the prize?

Survivor: Africa – Secrets of the ‘Slackers’, by Peggy Keller: All over the net, in chat rooms, and on Survivor web sites, what began as a mumble has turned into an all-caps shout against the younger Samburu tribe members’ "big mistake" in voting Carl off the continent. Accusations of laziness and stupidity towards the necklace alliance seem to be the major sentiment except for a few sects of people. What is this other viewpoint and how valid is it?

Survivor: The Power of Alliances , by Jeffrey Clinard: We have seen the power of alliances in the first two Survivor series. First, the Tagi alliance rolled over everybody in their path, even as they were fracturing. Then the Ogakor alliance, comprised of two internally-competing alliances, wiped out Kucha. Now, in Africa, Samburu is breaking apart as the Necklace Gang battle the Worker Bees. How can they use alliances to survive?

Survivor Psyche, Episode 3: Painful Extraction, by Melinda Smith & Suzanne Tromblay: It's time once again for the Survivor Pyche Sisters to take a look at what happened, who it happened to, and what we can expect in the future.

Survivor: Africa – Advice to the Remaining Contestants, Episode 3, by Jeffrey Clinard: Survivor's answer to Ann Landers is back with advice for the tribes and members. Now that Boran finally won something and Samburu is coming apart, these folks could really use this advice! What should the contestants be doing to outplay, outsmart, and outlast the others?

The Spoiled Brats of Africa, by Susan Schechter: Something is rotten in the state of Africa -- specifically, in the Samburu tribe, where spoiled brats have taken over. They voted out one of their strongest members because they didn't like the fact that he worked hard and had money.

Why Carl Lost, by David Bloomberg: It was the older, responsible Samburu tribe members vs. the young do-nothings. What could Carl have done to make sure he stuck around? Why did Carl lose?

Surviving Africa, Episode 3: The Generation Gap, by David Bloomberg: Boran finally moves out of the losing column as the generation gap widens in Samburu. The alliances are set, so who will come out ahead? It all comes down to a single question to determine the future of Survivor: Africa.

U.K. Survivor Provides an Interesting Comparison, by Susan Schechter: Although the British version of Survivor did not do as well as expected, they are still bringing it back again. How did the U.K. version differ from the U.S. in terms of the players and the end result?

Winning, Losing, and Getting a Grip, by C. Brian Devinney: As several reality shows wind down while Survivor gets going, let’s take a moment, pull our wits about us, and get a grip on our own personal reality and remember these small rules that will get you through another TV season.

What Happened to Reality TV Ratings?, by Susan Schechter: Reality TV couldn’t remain tops in the ratings forever. A drop had to happen; it was inevitable. People are changing the channel. But why now?

Survivor Psyche, Episode 2: Hot Tamale Fizzles, by Melinda Smith & Suzanne Tromblay: Jessie didn't make it, Clarence kept whining, and alliances are starting to form. Let's take a look at how each player fared.

Survivor: Africa – Advice to the Remaining Contestants, Episode 2, by Jeffrey Clinard: Survivor's answer to Ann Landers and Dear Abby is back with more advice this week for the remaining contestants.

Why Jessie Lost, by David Bloomberg: As with last week's vote, this one seems pretty easy to explain as well. But was there anything Jessie could have done to avoid getting the boot? Why did Jessie lose?

Surviving Africa, Episode 2: Target-Rich Environment, by David Bloomberg: Many targets for possible voting show themselves in this second episode of Survivor: Africa. In Samburu, Silas is playing both sides of the field. In Boran, two members fail at crucial moments while another is sick and yet another still untrustworthy. With so many targets, who will get the boot? And who will drink the blood?

Survivor Psyche, Episode 1: Return to Sender, by Melinda Smith & Suzanne Tromblay: After Episode 1 of Survivor: Africa, let's take a humorous and insightful look at the players. Could Frank (right) be next?

A Look at Burnett’s 16 Survivor Strategies, by Susan Schechter: In his Survivor 2 Field Guide, Mark Burnett discussed 16 strategies for playing Survivor. With the new crop of contestants, it seems like a good time to review these and see how they can (or can't) work.

Survivor: Africa – Advice to the Remaining Contestants, Episode 1, by Jeffrey Clinard: The first in a weekly advice column for the remaining Survivor: Africa players. What should each do? What should each not do? It's not Dear Abby -- it's better.

'Psychic' TV Predictions Provide No Insight, by David Bloomberg: Last season, the Chicago Tribune had a psychic make predictions about Survivor 2. He predicted Debb would win and Tina would not make it to the end. Hmmmm. This year, TV Guide had four psychics make predictions about the Fall season, including Survivor: Africa. What do these look like and how will they do?

Why Diane Lost, by David Bloomberg: Diane Ogden, the 42-year-old, twice divorced, mother of two, was the first to be voted out of Survivor: Africa. Why was it necessary for her to go? Could she have done anything differently in order to stick around?

Surviving Africa, Episode 1: The Weak Shall Inherit the Vote, by David Bloomberg: Two kinds of weakness came into focus in the first episode of Survivor: Africa. One player was so weak from dehydration and strain that she practically passed out. Another showed weakness of character by sneaking food. One of them went further by lying about what happened. Which weak player would be the first voted out?

What African Survivors Should Have Learned, by David Bloomberg: Survivor 1 made it obvious that contestants need to learn certain rules to play by on the show. Survivor 2 verified many of these and even added a few. Building on these, here is an updated look at what the African Survivors should have learned before they headed out into the wilds.

Survivor Africa – The RealityNewsOnline Preview Analysis, by RealityNewsOnline Staff: Nine members of the RealityNewsOnline staff have combined their talents to come up with analyses of the 16 new Survivor: Africa players. Who will win? Who will go out first? Who is the next breakout star? And who is the next Jerri?

Survivor: The Countdown to Africa Begins by Looking Back, by David Bloomberg: The Survivor: Africa special preview show took more of a look back at the first two than ahead at the third. Previous contestants weighed in on what the new ones should or shouldn't do, while we saw clips from the new contestants' audition tapes.

Survivor Psyche: The Introduction, by Melinda Smith & Suzanne Tromblay: RealityNewsOnline introduces a new column by two sisters who will slice, dice, and psychoanalyze this season’s batch of Survivors.