Survivor: Pearl Islands

“I Showed My True Passion for the Game” – An Interview with Survivor’s Rupert, by David Bloomberg: If there was a single “star” of Survivor: Pearl Islands, most people would quickly point to Rupert as that person. He played all-out, but was voted out because he was too much of a threat. RealityNewsOnline interviewed Rupert to find out more about him, his thoughts on what happened, and much more!

“I Should Have Lied to Lill” – A Second Interview with Survivor’s Burton, by David Bloomberg: Burton seemed to have the game in the palm of his hands after coming back as an Outcast. In RealityNewsOnline’s second interview with him, he talks about the Outcast concept and living conditions, his plans, what he should have done differently, and more!

“It’s Just a Game” – A Second Interview with Survivor’s Lill, by David Bloomberg: Lill was voted out early but came back and made it into the Final 2. She definitely did things differently the second time around. In our second interview with her, she tells us what changed, why she brought Sandra to the Final 2, what the Outcast Tribal Council was like, why she thinks she lost, and much more!

“I Was In Shock” – An Interview with Survivor Winner Sandra, by David Bloomberg: Sandra came into Survivor with a plan, and worked it throughout the game to come away with the million dollar prize. Here she tells RealityNewsOnline about that plan, why Tijuana really was voted off, who else she argued with, and much more. Plus, what does she have to say to those who say she won largely due to luck? You might be surprised.

Surviving the Jury on ‘Survivor’, by Betsy Wasser: Many times we have seen people fight to get to the Final 2 on Survivor, only to appear before the jury without the slightest clue how to answer their questions. Betsy takes a look at just what finalists should expect by discussing previous categories of questions and showing how finalist responses helped or hurt them.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – MVP Moments for Everyone, by Phil Kural: Phil has been handing out MVP awards for the entire Survivor season. Now he looks back and picks the MVP moments for each of the 16 contestants from the entire time they were on the Pearl Islands.

“We Weren’t All Meant to Get Along” – An Interview with Survivor’s Christa, by David Bloomberg: Christa was the target of several plots and blamed for things she didn’t do. But she still made it to sixth place in the Pearl Islands. In what may be some of the most detailed responses ever, Christa tells RealityNewsOnline how she prepared, some things that went on behind the scenes, and much more!

In Defense of Sandra – Why She Deserves the Million Dollars, by Nathan Barnes: Since Sandra won the title of Sole Survivor, many people have said she doesn’t really deserve it for one reason or another. Nathan, however, has the opposite opinion. Find out why he thinks she clearly deserves the big win.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Sandra Won, by David Bloomberg: Let’s face facts: Sandra was not the best strategic player in the Pearl Islands. She had a plan and she stuck to it, though, and it ended up rewarding her with a million dollars. Still, we wouldn’t recommend this plan to anybody in the future? Why not? Read on to find out why Sandra won.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Lill Lost… Again, by David Bloomberg: Lill lost once and then came back as an Outcast to make it all the way to the Final 2. She was put on the spot for lying with her Scout uniform on, she broke alliances, etc. But were those the real reasons she lost? Or was there something more basic? Read on to find out why Lill lost again.

Strategic Overview of Survivor: A Tactical Zero, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! How on Earth did Sandra win?! Professor Sadow says she did nothing strategic, but there she is with the big money. He reviews what happened strategically at the end, looks at who from this series was added to the list of top strategic players, and reviews the results of his statistical model’s predictions made before the series began.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Darrah Lost, by David Bloomberg: Darrah went from under the radar to lighting it up with three immunity wins in a row. She made it to the Final 4, but was unable to go any further. How did she get so far and why did she stop there? What did she do right and what did she pretty much fail to do at all? Why did Darrah lose?

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Jon Lost, by David Bloomberg: Let’s be straight about this: Jon was a jerk. But he was a jerk with a silver tongue who was able to play people like he was moving chess pieces. However, he ended up in third place, not in the winner’s circle. What did Jon do right, what did he do wrong, and why did Jon lose?

Surviving the Pearl Islands Reunion, by David Bloomberg: After the finale, it was time for an hour of questions and remembrances. A great deal of time is spent on Rupert and Jon, plus mentions of Osten quitting, some alleged love connections, and even a few words from our winner!

Surviving the Pearl Islands, the Finale: No More Lies, by David Bloomberg: It’s the two-hour finale. Did the spoilers get it right? Who goes out in fourth place, who takes third, and who ends up in the Final 2 facing the jury? Once there, do we get honesty or more lies? All the details are right here!

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Advice for the Final Four, by Jeffrey Clinard: It’s down to the end and every decision counts even more than it did before. Each player needs to be thinking about who to take to the final three and then to the jury, if possible. What options give each their best shot? Here is a final dose of advice.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Who Will Go, and Who Will Win, in the Finale?, by Betsy Wasser: Betsy doesn’t have just one prediction to make this time – she predicts who will go first, who will go second, and who will win in the two-hour finale! As always, she does it using logic and what we’ve seen on the show – no spoilers here!

Survivor: Pearl Islands – A Look at the Final Four, and Other Observations, by Ken Kellam III: Now that the final four is set, who's likely to take home the booty and who's just a pain in the booty? Join Ken as he tries to answer these and other questions.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Burton Lost… Again, by David Bloomberg: For the first time, we have to explain why somebody from Survivor lost a second time. The reasons are many, but they all come back to a single cause. In fact, it’s the same cause for the first time he was booted!

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Episode 13 MVP – You Go, Girls!, by Phil Kural: It was Ladies Night on Survivor in the second-to-last episode. Not surprisingly, the ladies make up both the MVP and honorable mention spots. Who got which? Read on to find out!

Strategic Overview of Survivor: When Strategy Fails, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! It looks like the two best strategic minds of this version will lose because of an error in judgment. Sure, it’s still possible that strategy will win out in the end, but it just doesn’t seem likely. Why not? Read on to find out.

Surviving the Pearl Islands, Episode 13: An Intellectual Advantage, by David Bloomberg: Jon and Burton have the game in the palms of their hands. They know what everybody will do. They have it all planned out, and even have contingency measures just in case. They have an intellectual advantage over the women, who really should just be mopping floors, not playing a game like this. Right?

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Advice for the Remaining Five, by Jeffrey Clinard: Only five players remain, so every move is of paramount importance. Who should they try to get rid of? Who should they try to keep? And how should they make sure they go to the final two? They need some advice – and here it is!

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 13?, by Betsy Wasser: Next episode will bring us to the final four by the end of Tribal Council. Each person has to be worried about who they can beat at the end, but also concerned about making sure they get to the end. Who will be the last one thrown off before the final episode? Will Burton be tossed? Is Darrah doomed? Or will Sandra take a dive?

Survivor: Pearl Islands – How Does Jon Stack Up to Past Survivor Villains?, by Ken Kellam III: Jon's playing on the sympathies of his tribemates has earned him the ire of many, if not most viewers of the show. But how does Jon's conduct compare with other villains from past editions of the show? Join Ken as he attempts to assess who's the baddest of the bad.

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Episode 12 MVP – Well, You Had Me Fooled!, by Phil Kural: Phil is impressed that two people finally came into their own this week. One won the MVP, the other an honorable mention. To find out who he’s talking about, you’ll have to read on.

“I Will Stand Up for Myself” – An Interview with Survivor’s Tijuana, by David Bloomberg: We might not have seen much in the way of strategy from Tijuana Bradley when she was on Survivor, but there was a lot more going on than met the eye. In this interview, Tijuana talks about what we didn’t get to see and voices her opinions about the Outcasts, Jon’s lie, and much more.

Strategic Overview of Survivor: In Lill’s Hands, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! While Burton has been mostly handling the situation right and Jon has done a good job of manipulation, there is one potential problem for them: Lill. Burton didn’t handle her question well and if she flips on them, it could be all over.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Christa Lost, by David Bloomberg: Christa said she didn’t feel safe, but at the same time she was surprised to be voted off. Why was she surprised? Well, she trusted Jon, for one thing. Big mistake, but not her only one. Why did Christa lose?

Surviving the Pearl Islands, Episode 12: Liars Club, by David Bloomberg: It’s a given that there is going to be a lot of lying on Survivor, but this episode proves that you can’t tell the players without a scorecard. How many people has Jon promised to take to the Final 2? Who is Burton taking with him? What is Christa up to? Oh what tangled webs they weave…

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Advice for the Remaining Six, by Jeffrey Clinard: As we near the end of the game, each contestant not only has to be careful to make sure they stick around, but also needs to plan for who they want with them at the end. Jeffrey gives both pieces of advice to each of the remaining players.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 12?, by Betsy Wasser: With so many changes of allegiance in recent episodes, who will be voted off next? Will it be Burton, the strongest? Jon, the scummiest? Christa, the most obnoxious? Lill the tagalong? Or Darrah, the last unaligned person standing? Read on to see what Betsy predicts.

Survivor’s Big Liars – Jon, Sandra, and How They Represent the Worst in People, by Jamie Goralski: Survivor used to be talked about as a microcosm of society. Well, last week we saw the dark side of society with both Jon and Sandra – though Jamie disagrees with many about whose lie was the worst.

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Episode 11 MVP: My Condolences – Oh Wait! You Lied?, by Phil Kural: Sometimes the person who deserves the MVP is not the most likeable of characters. That is certainly true this week as Phil hands the award over to somebody who may be scum, but scum that played well. Heck, even the honorable mention goes to somebody who pulled a dirty trick!

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Tijuana Lost, by David Bloomberg: Tijuana did a pretty good job of jumping alliances and put herself into a position where she could have easily made the Final 4. So what happened to put her in seventh place instead? Why did Tijuana lose?

Stuck in an Awkward Position: An Interview with Survivor’s Shawn, by David Bloomberg: Shawn had to make several quick maneuvers to stick around as long as he did. However, eventually the time came when Drake tribe had to get rid of somebody to make way for an Outcast. That somebody was Shawn. RealityNewsOnline caught up to him to see what he thought of his time on the show and some of the others in his tribe.

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Episode 11 – Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall, Who’s the Lowest Scum of All?, by Ken Kellam III: You can bet Ken has a few things to say about the "Big Lie," but he also found a pleasant surprise in the latest episode, and it's probably not what you think. Read on as he again offers his insights and opinions.

CBS Announces ‘Survivor 9’ Contestant Search, by David Bloomberg: CBS has announced that you can apply now for the ninth edition of Survivor. Read on for details, including a link to the application.

Strategic Overview of Survivor: The Biggest Liar?, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Who got away with the biggest deception in this episode? There are so many possibilities, but Professor Sadow says it’s not the one you’re probably thinking of. How on Earth did Burton manage to salvage his position in the game? And who is likely in the final three?

Surviving the Pearl Islands, Episode 11: Whiplash!, by David Bloomberg: If you think you know what’s going on in this episode, just wait a minute and it’s likely to change. It’s enough to give you whiplash! Plus, this episode contains the “big lie” that people have been talking about since before the series began. Surprise, surprise, it involves Jon. And it’s really quite disgusting. Read on for details, especially if you forgot that Survivor was on a day early this week!

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Advice for the Remaining Seven, by Jeffrey Clinard: With Rupert gone there are three factions and a solo player. Each needs different advice as to how to proceed from here, so of course Jeffrey is here to give it to them!

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 11?, by Betsy Wasser: Betsy picked Rupert to go last week – without the aid of spoilers. Can she pick another one this week? Heck, how about even going so far as to not only pick who will go, but how it will happen?

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Episode 10 MVP – Schemers’ Week, by Phil Kural: Both the MVP and the honorable mention did quite a bit of scheming in Episode 10, which is why they rose to that level. Even the person contending for honorable mention might have been doing some serious plotting as well. Read on to find out who they are!

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Episode 10 – Questions, a Few Answers, and a Look at You Know Who, by Ken Kellam III: It's driving Ken crazy that possibly the biggest individual star in Survivor history is gone, but there are also a few things that won't be driving him crazy anymore. Read on to find out more as he treats us to his usual assortment of questions and observations.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why the Outcasts Should Be Cast Out, by David Bloomberg: A couple days ago, we ran an article by Phil Kural about the returning Outcasts, Lill and Burton. A number of the points he made there have been stated elsewhere as well, and David decided it was time to air a contrary opinion.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why I Love the Outcasts, by Phil Kural: Phil has made no secret that he’s a fan of Lill, but he’s also a fan of Burton. In this article, he explains why it is that even though he didn’t like the Outcast twist, he does like the Outcasts themselves.

Strategic Overview of Survivor: Jon the Puppetmaster, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: Through a combination of mostly lucky events (for him), Jon has achieved the position of decision-maker. Of course, he still has to actually live up to his self-designation of “puppetmaster” to prove that his skill measures up to his luck. Read on to find out the possibilities for how strategy will evolve now that Rupert is gone.

“I Never Gave In”: An Interview with Survivor’s Ryan O., by David Bloomberg: Ryan O. was a strong competitor in Survivor: Pearl Islands, but found himself on the wrong tribe after the Outcasts returned and the merge occurred. In this interview, he discusses the fish situation at Morgan, his thoughts on the Outcasts, the situation with Rupert, and whether he knew ahead of time that Tijuana and Darrah would be voting against him.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Rupert Lost, by David Bloomberg: Alas, poor Rupert. We knew him well. But so did his fellow tribemates, and they decided it was time for him to go. How could this happen? Why did Rupert lose?

Surviving the Pearl Islands, Episode 10: Snake in the Grass, by David Bloomberg: There are snakes slithering around the Pearl Islands, and not just the ones without legs. How many of them walk amongst the Balboa tribe? Will they make their move now? Read on for the details.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 10?, by Betsy Wasser: Betsy was right last week, but not necessarily for the right reasons. So let’s take a new look at the situation in the Pearl Islands and see – without using spoilers, of course – where we might end up at the end of the next episode. Will it be Tijuana (right) or somebody less obvious?

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Advice for the Remaining Eight, by Jeffrey Clinard: Nobody really likes jury duty – especially on Survivor. But now the players are in that phase of the game and need extra advice not only to avoid being on the jury, but also in how to handle those who are sent there.

Survivor Finale Moved from Panama, by David Bloomberg: Mark Burnett wanted to do something different this time and had planned to host the live finale for Survivor: Pearl Islands in the host country, Panama. However, just as there are twists on Survivor, sometimes life throws a twist as well. Find out what happened to the planned finale location.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Questions Regarding Episode 9, by Ken Kellam III: As usual, Ken has questions galore regarding the latest Survivor episode. Read along as he sends a dear friend a letter that asks, and even tries to answer, some of these questions.

Fairness Has No Place in Survivor: An Interview with Andrew, by David Bloomberg: Andrew led the Morgan tribe through a huge losing streak followed by a tremendous comeback. But when this season’s big twist hit, he suffered Lill’s wrath. In this interview, he tells us his side of the story with Skinny Ryan, what he thought of the twist, his feelings about Osten, and just what he’d say to Lill right now.

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Episode 9 MVP – Did You Expect Any Different?, by Phil Kural: Just as Ryan’s exit from Survivor this past week was not a surprise, this week’s MVP should not be a surprise to anybody either. This week’s winner seemed on the brink of doom, but at the same time held a great deal of power. Who is the MVP and who gets an honorable mention?

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Ryan O. Lost, by David Bloomberg: Ryan O. came in to this episode with his head on the chopping block. Despite his attempts to change things and the overall feeling of the tribe that Rupert needs to go, we ended the episode with Ryan’s head on that very chopping block. What happened? Could he have changed his situation? Why did Ryan O. lose?

Strategic Overview of Survivor: What Were They Thinking?, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Just when it seemed that a number of the players had the right idea – getting rid of their main threat in Rupert – it all fell apart. What were they thinking? Well, Professor Sadow takes a look at just what each might have been thinking, and why they were wrong.

Surviving the Pearl Islands, Episode 9: Who Will Make the First Move?, by David Bloomberg: Everybody on Balboa seems to agree that there are several people who represent the biggest threats. But will anybody make a move to join up with other alliances or make a move against one of those threats? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 9?, by Betsy Wasser: Now that the Outcasts have returned and the tribes have merged, Besty just has to pick one person who is likely to go. But with so much happening in such a short time, it’s not necessarily an easy decision. Join her as she sorts through what we know in order to figure out who will go.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Advice for the Remaining Nine, by Jeffrey Clinard: The Outcasts have returned and the tribes have merged. What should each player who is left do to ensure further survival? As always, Jeffrey has advice for them.

RNO Roundtable: Survivor’s Outcast Twist: Great Idea or Unfair Rule Change?, by RealityNewsOnline Staff: Survivor started out as a straightforward game, but then the twists began. However, no matter what else they might have done, until now all of the twists involved players who at least were still in the game. The writers of RealityNewsOnline have differing opinions on whether the Outcast Tribe twist was good, bad, or somewhere in between. So that means it’s time to get ‘em around a table and have them hash it out.

Reality TV Hall of Shame Update: Survivor Quitter Osten Furthers His Legacy of Shame, by David Bloomberg: Osten Taylor, already a Hall of Shame inductee for being the first person to ever voluntarily quit on Survivor, has furthered his legacy of shame in his snide and non-responsive answers to RealityNewsOnline. Read on for details.

“It Feels Great!” – An Interview with Survivor’s Osten, by David Bloomberg: Osten was the first person to voluntarily walk out of Survivor. In some of his post-game interviews, he’s been rather snide with his answers. Does he continue that trend with RealityNewsOnline when given the opportunity to talk about what went on in the Pearl Islands? Read on to find out.

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Episode 8 MVP – I’ll Get Back to You Later, by Phil Kural: This week, the MVP choice really came down to one of two people – and you can probably guess who they are. But which one takes home this highly coveted award? Well, you’ll have to read on to find out.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Welcome? Back, by Ken Kellam III: Ken takes his weekly look at the various players on Survivor: Pearl Islands, including another view of Rupert, thoughts about the return of Burton & Lill, and more of Jon’s antics.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Andrew Lost, by David Bloomberg: Andrew led the Morgan tribe back from the brink of doom and into a merge with a 5-5 tie. But the problem was that one person in Morgan’s 5 never really felt a part of the tribe. Was it the twist that did Andrew in, or was it something more? Why did Andrew lose?

Strategic Overview of Survivor: Burton in the Driver’s Seat, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Burton and Lill have returned from the dead. Lill made the right choice in jumping to the Drakes, but now Professor Sadow says Burton must take control in working on the dancing-on-a-razor’s-edge strategy. How can he make it work? Read on to find out.

Surviving the Pearl Islands, Episode 8: Revenge Is Sweet, by David Bloomberg: Two of the Outcasts return to seek their vengeance. One gets a good reception in which the air is cleared, but the other – not so much. With another twist in the game, an Outcast has the opportunity to turn the tables. How does the vote go?

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 8?, by Betsy Wasser: If Betsy thought predicting last week was tough, it was nothing compared to this week. We don’t even know which Outcasts will be coming back or if there will be a merge, but Betsy is going to stick her neck out and make some very specific predictions – spoiler-free, of course!

Reality TV Hall of Shame – The Quitter: Osten Taylor from ‘Survivor: Pearl Islands’, by David Bloomberg: It took seven seasons, but it finally happened – somebody out and out quit on Survivor. Was it some poor thin woman whose hair was falling out due to malnutrition? No. It was a guy who showed up in peak shape, with muscles bulging out all over. Osten Taylor never should have been on the show, he was too weak-willed and scared of his own shadow. Now he’s being inducted into the Hall of Shame for his actions on the show and after.

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Episode 7 MVPs – Let’s Try Something Different, by Phil Kural: Although this is the MVP column, Phil has changed things up a bit. Here he takes a look at which of the Outcasts might become an MVP by making it back into the game.

RNO Roundtable: Which Outcasts Will Return to the Pearl Islands?, by RealityNewsOnline Staff: Last week we saw two Survivor contestants voted out – this week we’ll see two voted in. Who will be coming back? Four RealityNewsOnline writers take a shot at figuring it out.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – In Defense of Rupert, by Bruce Barker: Rupert-bashing has been on the rise as we progress through Survivor: Pearl Islands, especially since his shouting match with Jon last episode. Bruce takes a look at what that was all about and provides many reasons why he is still firmly in Rupert’s corner.

“I Absolutely Think It Was the Right Move”: An Interview with Survivor’s Trish, by David Bloomberg: Trish tried to get rid of Rupert as a threat before the merge came along, but instead she was the one sent packing. In this interview, she tells us if she still thinks that was the right move, why it failed, what she thinks of Sandra calling her a snake, and much more!

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Osten Lost, by David Bloomberg: It may seem too obvious a question to ask: Why did Osten lose? But it’s tradition! And maybe we’ll see something about the way he played the game and where he went wrong besides giving up.

Spoiling, Not Ruining: An Interview with ChillOne, by Paris Cosby: ChillOne, the well-known spoiler from Survivor: The Amazon, wrote a book on his experience. Now, Paris interviews him about that experience, the book, and his life in general. Find out why he wrote the book and what his plans are for the future!

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Advice for the Remaining Eight (and the Six Outcasts), by Jeffrey Clinard: Every week, Jeffrey provides advice to those who remain in the game. This week, his advice has to take into account not only the eight who are left, but also two out of six Outcasts who will be returning! What can each person do to increase the odds of sticking around (or coming back)?

Survivor: Pearl Islands – They’re Baaaaaaaaack… Well, Sort Of, by Ken Kellam III: The Outcasts are back – or at least two of them will be. But a lot of what we saw focused on why some of those who remained to begin with really should be cast out instead.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Shawn Lost, by David Bloomberg: Many viewers were certain that in a choice between Shawn and Jon, the obnoxious Jon would immediately be tossed – especially after he had voted against Rupert. We were wrong. Instead, Shawn was thrown out and we were left to wonder why. Let’s take a look at the overall situation and see if we can determine why Shawn lost.

Strategic Overview of Survivor: Hobson’s Choice, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Did Rupert and his women make the right decision in voting out Shawn? It may have seemed like the right one in the short term, but how does it affect their long-term survival chances? Professor Sadow takes a look at the possibilities.

Surviving the Pearl Islands, Episode 7: Return of the Outcasts, by David Bloomberg: We know from commercials that previously voted off contestants are returning in this episode. But what role will they play? Will it be temporary or permanent? All our questions are answered as the Outcasts return. But who will be checking out?

Reality TV Hall of Shame Moment: Drake Throws It All Away, by David Bloomberg: At first, it seemed like just another stupid move in the history of Survivor stupid moves. But as the game has progressed, it has become obvious that Drake’s decision to throw an immunity challenge is more than that – it’s a Hall of Shame Moment. Read on to find out why.

Survivor Psyche: Special Report – Why Rupert Is a God, by Suzanne Tromblay, Melinda Smith, and Mariah Smith: In which the Survivor Psyche sisters and a muse-in-training present empirical evidence, historical and popular references, and our own dewy-eyed sentiment as to why Rupert rocks!

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 7?, by Betsy Wasser: It’s difficult under the best of circumstances to predict who will be booted next without using spoilers, but this week presents a special problem because we know there will be a twist, and there might or might not be a merge. Still, none of this deters Betsy as she predicts who will be leaving on Thursday.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Advice for the Remaining 10, by Jeffrey Clinard: The tribes are now at even numbers as the traditional time for the merge looms. But anybody who assumes that things will run according to “tradition” may be doomed. Jeffrey has advice the final 10.

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Episode 6 MVPs – Follow the Leaders, by Phil Kural: For a change, it was actually pretty easy for Phil to pick the MVPs on both tribes. In part it was because a number of players eliminated themselves from contention for one reason or another. But mostly it was that two of them stood out from the crowd.

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Episode 6 – An Open Letter to Trish Done, er, Dunn, by Ken Kellam III: Trish Dunn is done, and Ken is not happy about it. In this open letter to her, he explains where she went wrong and why he is unhappy to see her go.

Strategic Overview of Survivor: Dynamiting the Peloton, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Trish tried to pull a fast one by doing the Survivor equivalent of a cycling race’s “dynamiting the peloton.” What does that mean and who does it bode well or ill for? Well, you’ll just have to read on to find out!

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Trish Lost, by David Bloomberg: In the span of just a few hours on the island, Trish went from being completely safe to completely gone, with a stopover at which point she thought she was in control of the game. What happened to cause such a quick shift in power? Why did Trish lose?

Being a Threat Is the Best Reason to Go: An Interview with Survivor’s Burton, by David Bloomberg: Burton was the first Drake to be sent packing – largely due to his own idea of throwing an immunity challenge. But what happened to make him think he could pull it off, and why did he do it? Burton shares his thoughts about his strategy and some of his fellow players in this RealityNewsOnline interview.

Surviving the Pearl Islands, Episode 6: Backstabbed!, by David Bloomberg: It’s a crucial few days as Drake tries to emerge from their losing streak while Morgan has to do their best to approach the presumed merge at even strength. When it’s time to decide who goes, a surprise backstabber emerges, knife in hand…

The Challenge Was Clear: An Interview with Survivor’s Michelle, by David Bloomberg: Michelle spent two weeks on a solid Drake tribe before it all fell apart. What happened during that time? What is an angry Rupert like? What could she have done better? You can find out all about this and much more in RealityNewsOnline’s interview with Michelle.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Advice for the Remaining 11, by Jeffrey Clinard: Now it’s Drake’s turn to be on a losing streak – one more and they could go into the merge even. So what should each player do to prepare? As usual, Jeffrey has advice for all of them.

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Episode 5 MVPs – Chug! Chug! Chug!, by Phil Kural: In a week where one contestant spent a lot of time on the opposing tribe and the big challenge involved drinking nasty smoothies, it’s time once again to look at Phil’s Most Valuable Players. Who has stepped forward on Morgan? Who could it be on Drake? Read on to find out – and get ready for a surprise or two.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Who Will Go In Episode 6?, by Betsy Wasser: Betsy’s record stands at an impressive .750 in figuring out ahead of time who will be going – mind you, that’s just using available information, not spoilers. So, who does she think will be heading out of their tribe this week? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Questions Regarding Episode 5, by Ken Kellam III: Questions, questions, questions. Once again, an episode of Survivor has left us with more questions than answers. One big one: Could Jon be any more obnoxious?

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Michelle Lost, by David Bloomberg: Michelle started off the fifth episode in a bad position – the only person remaining who had voted against Christa rather than Burton. She couldn’t turn it around, though she did try. What caused her final demise? Why did Michelle lose?

Strategic Overview of Survivor: Better the Devil You Know…, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! The Drake tribe was faced with a choice: Boot out Michelle, the one they knew had gone against them, or Shawn, the one who didn’t do much around camp and is a potential problem later in the game. They chose to boot Michelle, which Professor Sadow says was a huge mistake. Read on to find out why.

Surviving the Pearl Islands, Episode 5: Not Gross Enough, by David Bloomberg: With Rupert beginning the episode at the Morgan tribe, will he turn traitor on Drake? Or will he end up being King of that tribe as well? Meanwhile, we have the gross food challenge for this series, but could it be that one player isn’t quite grossed out enough? Read on for all the details!

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 5?, by Betsy Wasser: Betsy now stands at 2-and-1 for picking the person who will be leaving in the next episode. Can she further improve her batting average this week? Let’s take a look at who will likely go this week and what they might do to prevent it.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Questions Regarding Episode 4, by Ken Kellam III: We got to see a bit less of the sitcom known as Morgan tribe this time around. Instead, we were left with a number of questions, some of which will soon be answered, some of which might not.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Advice for the Remaining 12, by Jeffrey Clinard: OK, it took a Drake throwing a challenge, but we finally know where alliances stand on that tribe, which means we can better hand out advice. That’s exactly what Jeffrey does here for each of the remaining 12 players – what should they do? What shouldn’t they do? Read on to find out.

Wearing the Uniform Proudly: An Interview with Survivor’s Lill, by David Bloomberg: Boy Scout leader Lill Morris was the third Morgan to be voted out of Survivor: Pearl Islands. In this interview with her, we find out what she thought of Andrew’s leadership, some of her other tribe members, the overall situation, and more!

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Episode 4 MVPs: Something to Talk About, by Phil Kural: Will Rupert continue his streak of MVP wins? Will Morgan actually have an MVP? Simple questions, but surprising answers from Phil Kural!

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Burton Lost, by David Bloomberg: Burton thought he could manipulate the Drake tribe into a situation he could control. They would purposely lose an immunity challenge and then get rid of somebody he didn’t like. Well, that didn’t exactly go as planned, did it? Why did Burton lose?

Strategic Overview of Survivor: Big Mistakes, Big Opportunities, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Now it’s the Drake tribe that needs some help! One member made a huge mistake and had it bite him immediately. But others are circling the drain as they made their own strategic errors. However, one person has put himself in excellent position. Read on to find out more.

Surviving the Pearl Islands, Episode 4: Traitor!, by David Bloomberg: This episode deals with traitors at many levels. One person is accused of being a traitor to his tribe because of his suggestion. Another is in multiple alliances and must be a traitor to at least one. And there is one more twist that makes a traitor out of somebody. Read on for all the details!

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Advice for the Remaining 13, by Jeffrey Clinard: Morgan continued to struggle as Drake remained undefeated. Morgan needs plenty of guidance while Drake hasn’t really faced adversity. But as always, Jeffrey has advice for all of them.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 4?, by Betsy Wasser: Betsy is two-for-two in her picks of who will go next. Will she continue her winning record? Take a look at who she thinks is in the most danger this Thursday and what they might do to fix it. Remember, no spoilers here, just educated speculation!

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Episode 3 MVPs: Hat Tricks and Goose Eggs, by Phil Kural: In the second episode, Rupert won the MVP award for Drake for the second week in a row, and nobody on Morgan did anything worthy of the award. Did the third episode bring us any changes, or just a continuation of what we’d already seen?

Dealt a Bad Hand – An Interview with Survivor’s Ryan S., by David Bloomberg: Ryan S. might have been the first person voted out of Morgan had it not been for Nicole, who went instead. But his reprieve didn’t last long. Find out why Ryan thinks he was targeted so early, the Morgan tribe in general, and leader Andrew in particular in this interview.

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Third Episode: How Obvious, by Ken Kellam III: The sitcom known as Morgan tribe is back, and this week they decided to try “obvious” humor. They stated the obvious, were obviously in denial, etc. Let’s take a look at the obvious.

The Doctor Is Still In: An Interview with Sean Kenniff of the Original Survivor, by Andrea Shuman: Have you ever wondered what happened to Dr. Sean from the first Survivor? Well, now you can find out about his job at the CBS affiliate in Miami, how Survivor has affected him, who he likes on the current series, how he thinks players from his series will do on an All-Star show, and more!

Strategic Overview of Survivor: Unfathomable Plans, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Andrew has a plan! That’s great. Wish we knew what the hell it was. Professor Sadow looks at both the short- and long-term gains vs. losses of getting rid of Lill instead of Darrah. Plus, what might happen over in Drake tribe if they do indeed throw a challenge?

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Lillian Lost, by David Bloomberg: Lillian was not in a good position going into the third episode of Survivor: Pearl Islands. She tried to pull it out but it never seemed to come together. What prevented her from beating out Darrah? Why did Lillian lose?

Surviving the Pearl Islands, Episode 3: Be Prepared, by David Bloomberg: Lill thinks that she may be next if Morgan loses again. But certainly their tribe can’t continue that horrible losing streak, can they? How does Lill prepare, just in case? And how is Drake’s treasure hunt coming? Read on for all the details!

The Survivor Spoiler Comes Forward – A Review of ChillOne’s New Book, by Paris Cosby: ChillOne was The spoiler for Survivor: The Amazon. Now, based on that experience, he put together a book appropriately titled, The Spoiler: Revealing the Secrets of Survivor. Paris reviews the book for us as she also lets us know – don’t worry, there is nothing here to spoil Pearl Islands!

If Drake Tribe Had a Camera, by Jason Borelli: What if, in addition to everything else Drake picked up at the village, they had managed to find a video camera as well? Jason takes a look at this possibility – or should we say parody.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Advice for the Remaining 14, by Jeffrey Clinard: With Drake living in Paradise and Morgan in quite the opposite situation, each player has to look at their circumstances and figure out where to go from there. Jeffrey is back with advice for each of them.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 3?, by Betsy Wasser: Betsy is one for one in predicting who will be voted out. Can she keep up that record as we look ahead to the third episode? Or will the person chosen manage to find a way – such as Betsy suggests – to stick around? Remember, no spoiler info here, just predictions based on the game itself.

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Episode 2 MVPs – Digging Deep, by Phil Kural: While one tribe on Survivor: Pearl Islands continues to have a fairly obvious Most Valuable Player, the other… doesn’t. Let’s take a look at the second week to see who had the right stuff.

“I Have a Very Strong Personality…” – An Interview with Survivor’s Nicole, by David Bloomberg: Nicole was the first person voted off of Survivor: Pearl Islands, and admitted quickly to her own mistakes. But how did they come about? How did Nicole prepare for the show, what happened to cause such chaos in Morgan, and where did she think her shoes (which Rupert had stolen) went?!

TV’s Newest Reality Sitcom: The Morgans, by Ken Kellam III: Survivor: Pearl Islands is supposed to be dramatic reality TV. But in the first two episodes, the Morgan tribe has looked more like they signed up for a sitcom – with them as the butt of the joke.

Strategic Overview of Survivor: Does Andrew Have a Strategy?, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! The Morgan tribe needs some serious help. Andrew, the leader, is making horrible decisions, but does he have a strategy? And what will happen in Drake if they ever lose a challenge? Professor Sadow takes another look at how things are shaking out in both tribes.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Ryan S. Lost, by David Bloomberg: Ryan S. said he knew the game inside and out – yet he’s the second player to go this season. Is the answer to our question of why he lost as obvious as it seems, or is there more to it?

Surviving the Pearl Islands, Episode 2: Weak Hearts, Weak Bodies, by David Bloomberg: Morgan tribe is down in the dumps – can they pull themselves together and send somebody from Drake packing? How do reward challenges work in a pirate type of game? And who wants so desperately to go home? Read on for all the details of the second episode!

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Advice for the Remaining 15, by Jeffrey Clinard: One down, 15 more needing advice. It’s too early to say who might win, but we can sure tell who is on a losing path. Jeff returns with his column on advice for the contestants who want to stick around and win Survivor.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – First, Last, and Lasting Impressions, by Ken Kellam III: We’ve had 90 minutes of first impressions for our 16 Survivor: Pearl Islands contestants – including a last impression for Nicole. Who stood out? Who left the best impression? Ken takes a look.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 2?, by Betsy Wasser: Nicole was the first person booted off of the Pearl Islands, but who will be next? In a new series, Betsy takes a look at both tribes to determine who is in the most danger of getting their torch snuffed at Tribal Council, and how they might be able to change the way it appears things are heading. No spoilers here, just educated speculation!

Survivor: Pearl Islands, Episode 1 MVPs – Who Is the Leadoff?, by Phil Kural: With the premiere of a new Survivor, it’s time once again to start handing out MVP awards. On Drake, several people were in the running. On Morgan, it was a bit more difficult. So who ended up getting the coveted prize? Read on to find out.

Survivor Song Parody: A Boy Named Ru , by Jan Boux (aka CELT): With the first episode of Survivor: Pearl Islands under our belts, Jan felt the urge to summarize in a slightly different way than we usually see here. Let’s take a look at “A Boy Named Ru.”

Evaluating the Recent Survivor Betting Scandal, by David Bloomberg: It was recently revealed that another gambling website has shut down betting on Survivor: Pearl Islands because of a flurry of bets on a single contestant. Is this another situation where the ending has already been spoiled because of gambling? Should gambling on a series where some people already know the outcome be allowed? David examines the situation. Warning: Potential Spoiler Information!

Strategic Overview of Survivor: More Bad Moves than Good in Episode 1, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! It’s the Strategic Overview of Survivor by Professor Jeffrey D. Sadow. In looking at this first episode, he finds a large number of mistakes by Survivor players, but not too many good moves. Nicole was not the only one to mess up.

Survivor: Pearl Islands – Why Nicole Lost, by David Bloomberg: Nicole has the honor of being the first person voted off of the seventh Survivor series. In order to accomplish this feat, she violated almost every rule in the Survivor book. Let’s take a look at precisely why Nicole lost.

Surviving the Pearl Islands, Episode 1: Rubbed the Wrong Way, by David Bloomberg: We’ve waited all summer for this – Survivor is back! With 90 minutes to meet the contestants, see them jump overboard in their fine clothes, and then have to immediately battle the elements and each other, the first episode bodes well for the series. Three guys go naked, pillaging occurs from the start, and there is a rather ill-thought attempt at an alliance. Read on for details!

What Pearl Island Survivors Should Have Learned, by David Bloomberg: Over the course of the past six seasons of Survivor, it should be obvious that contestants need to learn certain rules to play by. Sure, sometimes the rules are broken and a person succeeds, like Vecepia, but more often they work perfectly, as they did for Brian. Building on all six series, here is an newly updated look at what the Pearl Island Survivors should have learned if they want to join the group of million-dollar winners.

RNO Roundtable – ‘Survivor: Pearl Islands’ Predictions, by Betsy Wasser, Ken Kellam III, and David Bloomberg: It’s time once again for the bravest RealityNewsOnline writers to gather together at the round table and put forth their predictions for the coming season of Survivor. Will Rupert (right) be gone before the merge, or will he end up winning? Who does the roundtable agree on, and who is completely up in the air? Read on to find out.

Predicting Survivor 7: Predictions from an Empirical Model, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: Professor Sadow is back with his predictive models for how the Survivor: Pearl Islands contestants will fare. How does everyone shape up, statistically speaking?

Survivor: Pearl Islands – First Impressions and Random Observations, by Ken Kellam III: Ken has taken a look at the information provided to us by CBS on the 16 new Survivor contestants. So that means it’s time for some first impressions and, of course, guesses as to what we might see from them.

Background Information Found on New Survivor Contestant Tijuana Bradley, by David Bloomberg: Just what kind of “pharmaceuticals” did former sales rep and now Survivor: Pearl Islands contestant Tijuana Bradley used to deal with? Well, her name comes up associated with some pretty interesting links! But it’s not what you might think. Read on to find out more about one of the newest contestants.

Background Information Found on New Survivor Contestant Andrew Savage, by David Bloomberg: CBS announced the new Survivor contestants this morning, and RealityNewsOnline immediately went to work. While the official bio provided a bit of information on Andrew Savage, we found out some more.

‘Survivor: Pearl Islands’ Contestants Revealed! Sort of…, by David Bloomberg: CBS has released its first official photo of the 16 Survivor: Pearl Islands contestants a day before they will announce who they are. But the photo is somewhat… less than revealing. Read on for details and the photo!

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