Survivor: Cook Islands

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Hall of Fame Moment: Yul Uses the Idol Without Using the Idol on Survivor: Cook Islands , by David Bloomberg: Since he found the hidden immunity idol, Yul knew he wanted to save it until he could turn the game around. And he found himself in just that situation at the merge, with five Raros to four Aitus. Yul could have simply held onto the idol and saved himself with it, but instead he used not the idol, but his brain, to completely turn the game on its head. Read on to find out why this was a Reality TV Hall of Fame Moment.

Some Final Thoughts on ‘Survivor: Cook Islands’ , by Belle Book: Belle watched Survivor: Cook Islands more closely than she watched many other Survivor seasons. And for her, it was all worth it as her favorite, Yul, won! She's back with a list of her thoughts on the 20 contestants.

Survivor: Cook Islands - Survivor Live, The Finale, Part 2, Sole Survivor Yul Kwon , by Brian Towers: Following the final explosive episode of the season of Survivor: Cook Islands is the final episode of CBS’s Internet interview show, Survivor Live. Co-hosted by Dalton Ross of Entertainment Weekly and Survivor: Amazon winner Jenna Morasca, it features interviews with recently eliminated contestants. This episode features the Sole Survivor, Yul Kwon.

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Sundra Lost , by David Bloomberg: It has been suggested that the answer to the question posed by this column, “Why did Sundra lose?” should simply be, “Because she ran out of matches.” However, our answers are never that simple… or are they? Why did Sundra lose?

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Becky Lost , by David Bloomberg: Becky came into the game knowing she needed an early ally, and she found one in Yul. But while that alliance took her all the way to the end, did it also prevent her from winning? What could she have done differently if she wanted to claim the million-dollar prize for herself? Why did Becky lose?

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Ozzy Lost , by David Bloomberg: Ozzy came within a single vote of winning a million dollars. How did he come close? Was it by following strategic rules or using other abilities? Why did he fall short? Why did Ozzy lose?

Survivor: Cook Islands – Survivor Live, Episode 14 , by Brian Towers: Adam, Sundra, Becky, and Ozzy all talk to Dalton and Jenna about their time on the Cook Islands. Read on to learn more about the fire-making challenge, an unaired tiebreaker, and what Ozzy thinks he could have done differently to win the million.

Strategic Overview of Survivor, The Finale: Runaway Jury , by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! As there was plenty of strategy to be found in the finale, as normal, this week's SOS is jam-packed with analysis, including reaction to the three-person final. Why did the jury vote the way they did? And we all know that Yul will rank high on Professor Sadow's "Top 18 Performances" list, but will he be able to overtake Rich for the top spot? Click and find out!

“We Discussed Every Decision” – An Interview with Survivor: Cook Islands’ Becky, by David Bloomberg: Some people still think Yul was the puppetmaster. Some think they were always group decisions. Becky, who was there, fills us in right here in this RealityNewsOnline interview. Read out to find out the answers to questions you want to know!

“I Stayed True to Myself” – An Interview with Survivor: Cook Islands’ Sundra, by David Bloomberg: Sundra came into Survivor with very little knowledge of the game, but she made it to the final four. What went wrong in the fire-making challenge? Why didn’t she try to break up Becky and Yul? Who did she vote for, and why? She answers all these questions and more in this RealityNewsOnline interview.

“I Wanted to Keep My Word to Yul” – An Interview with Survivor: Cook Island’s Adam, by David Bloomberg: Within this RealityNewsOnline interview, Adam said he wanted to keep his word to Yul. Why? How so? And how would it have completely changed the outcome if he hadn’t? Read on to find out all about it, as well as what Adam has to say to some tough questions about how his voting off allies was any different from Jonathan.

Survivor: Cook Islands, the Finale’s Missing Intelligence Award – All Fired Up, by Heathyr Fields Ford: In a finale where things generally went the right way, who will be given the (dis)honor of receiving the final Missing Intelligence Award of the season? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Yul Won , by David Bloomberg: Yul certainly seemed like the pre-show favorite, and he lived up to it. But how did he do it? How did he keep a foursome together while not appearing to receive blame for their votes? What did he do better than everybody else? Why did Yul win?

Surviving the Early Show: Yul and Ozzy Interviews , by David Bloomberg: It came down to a single vote Sunday night, and now the final two come to The Early Show to talk about it. What will Yul do with the money? Why was there so little bitterness and so much love? Read on to find out.

“I Made Very Few Mistakes in the Game” – An Interview with Survivor: Cook Islands’ Winner Yul , by David Bloomberg: Yul won Survivor: Cook Islands by a single vote. We heard about how he bought that vote from Adam by voting off Jonathan, but Yul goes into detail here. Also, he answers the questions you wanted to know about because he reads RealityNewsOnline like you do! Why did he vote off Jonathan when he did? What other subtle moves did he make in the game? Read on to find out all about it!

“I Didn’t Do Enough Politicking” – An Interview with Survivor: Cook Islands’ Ozzy, by David Bloomberg: Ozzy came within a single vote of winning Survivor: Cook Islands and the million dollars that came with that. Looking back now, what does he think he could have done differently to get the prize? Why didn’t he turn on his allies when they were plotting against him? Ozzy answers these key questions and many more in this RealityNewsOnline interview!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Adam Lost , by David Bloomberg: Once Jonathan jumped from the Raros back to the Aitus, did Adam even have a chance? Frankly, no. What, then, could he have done differently before that point to change the outcome? Why did Adam lose?

Surviving the Cook Islands Reunion: Breaking Stereotypes, by David Bloomberg: After the winner has been picked and the finale is done, all 20 Survivor: Cook Islands contestants are reunited live with Jeff Probst asking questions. One of the key points deals with the way the game began with tribes in racial splits, but there is plenty of other information discussed. Read on to find out all about it.

Surviving the Cook Islands, the Finale: Brains vs. Brawn , by David Bloomberg: And so it all comes down to this. After over two hours of finale, who will win the million dollars? Will it be the brains of Yul? The brawn of Ozzy? Or could Adam, Sundra, or Becky somehow pull it off? Read on to find out all about it!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Survivor Live, Episode 13 , by Brian Towers: Following the penultimate episode of the season of Survivor: Cook Islands is the latest episode of CBS’s Internet interview show, Survivor Live. Co-hosted by Dalton Ross of Entertainment Weekly and Survivor: Amazon winner Jenna Morasca, it features interviews with recently eliminated contestants. This week’s guest is the flirtatious Parvati Shallow.

Survivor: Cook Islands – Who Will Go and Who Will Win in the Season Finale?, by Wesley Rice: And then there were five. But there can only be one Survivor, which means that four Survivors have to lose. Which does Wesley think will be the losers, and who does he think will be the ultimate winner? As always, his predictions are completely spoiler-free!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Advice for the Final Five, by Jeffrey Clinard: The finale is almost upon us – and upon the final five. This is their last chance to get some advice from Jeffrey. Who needs to do what to end up in the finals and perhaps take home a million dollars? Read on to find out.

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 13 MVP – The Wedge, by Betsy Wasser: Parvati and Adam tried to put a wedge into the Aitu four to stay in the game. As Parvati can attest, it didn’t work. But one player was able to wedge himself in where it mattered. That player was this week’s Most Valuable Player.

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 13’s Missing Intelligence Award – Farewell, My Nudie Boxer , by Heathyr Fields Ford: It’s actually a bit more difficult than usual to find somebody who deserves the Missing Intelligence Award for this past episode, so how will Heathyr make her decision? It looks like Sundra wants to know too. Read on to find out as she also shares her thoughts on all of Thursday’s action.

Surviving the Early Show: Parvati’s Interview , by David Bloomberg: Parvati goes from getting her torch snuffed to sitting with Hannah Storm on The Early Show. Frankly, after seeing some of the things Storm says about the show, Parvati might prefer reliving the snuffing. Read on to find out just how bad it was and what Parvati has to say.

“I’m a Very Loyal Person”: An Interview with Survivor: Cook Islands’ Parvati , by David Bloomberg: What was Parvati’s strategy on Survivor? What does she think of her own game play and how she was portrayed? What was her biggest mistake? Parvati answers all of these questions and more in this RealityNewsOnline interview!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Parvati Lost , by David Bloomberg: Once Jonathan jumped from the Raros back to the Aitus, did Parvati even have a chance? What could she have done differently, either before his flop or once he was gone? Why did Parvati lose?

Survivor: Cook Islands – The Yul Tide Season?, by Ken Kellam III: Yul has been called “The Puppetmaster,” but will this moniker prove to be true should he face the jury? Or will someone else step up and claim the big check? Join along as Ken attempts to answer these questions, and asks a few more.

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 13: Yul and the Gang , by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Yul continues his march to the finale, but is his victory assured? Who would have the best chance in front of the jury? Who has the best chance to get there? And how will the jury section work this season, anyway? Professor Sadow breaks down the combinations, inside!

Surviving the Cook Islands, Episode 13: “Being Foolish”? , by David Bloomberg: Last week, David was certain that Adam or Parvati would go. Surprise! This week, David is sure it will be one of them once again. Is he right this time or does the Aitu four alliance finally split? Ozzy is scratching his head over the whole situation. Read on to find out all about it!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 13?, by Wesley Rice: There’s just one episode left before the season finale, and whoever is ousted next allows the other remaining Survivors to get one step closer to the end. Who should Ozzy and Sundra get rid of to get themselves into the finals? Does Wesley think the remaining two former Raro members stand a chance? And as a bonus prediction, who does he think will win the car and inherit the car curse? Could it be under-the-radar Becky? As always, these predictions are completely spoiler-free!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Advice for the Remaining Six , by Jeffrey Clinard: At this point in Survivor, players need to examine the endgame. They should look at who is in the jury, and what their mood is. Is it a rational jury who will award the best player the money? Or is it an emotional one that hates somebody so much they’ll vote against them no matter who their opponent is?

Surviving the Jury on Survivor , by Betsy Wasser: On Sunday night’s finale, Survivor: Cook Islands players will have to face their final test: the jury. How can they convince a group of people they voted out to give them a million dollars? Over the past 12 seasons of Survivor, we’ve seen quite a few juries and have learned that juror behavior is not impossible to predict. What should the Cook Islands players consider in that final tribal council? Read on.

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Jonathan Lost , by David Bloomberg: Jonathan had a lot going against him by the time he was voted out. He was a “rat,” a “cancer,” he made some people sick, things were nicer at camp without him, etc. But were these the reasons he was voted out, or is there a different tale to tell? Why did Jonathan lose?

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 12’s Missing Intelligence Award – Yul Never Guess Who , by Heathyr Fields Ford: Well… maybe you will guess, because it’s rather obvious who deserves the Missing Intelligence Award for the most recent episode. But is it just him, or are there others involved? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 12 MVP: Surprise!, by Betsy Wasser: The past several MVP columns have been virtual valentines to Yul. He and his alliance made the unexpected move this week of voting out Jonathan. What was he thinking? Was he playing the best, or has someone stolen his crown?

An "Insider" Look at Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 12 - No Place Like Home , by Teeuwynn Woodruff: This week, our own dear curmudgeonly strategician, Jonathan, was sent packing. What does he think about his ouster? And did he see it coming? And could Yul get any better at this game?

Survivor: Cook Islands- Survivor Live, Episode 11 , by Brian Towers: Following the twelfth enigmatic episode of the season of Survivor: Cook Islands is the latest episode of CBS’s Internet interview show, Survivor Live. Co-hosted by Dalton Ross of Entertainment Weekly and Survivor: Amazon winner Jenna Morasca, it features interviews with recently eliminated contestants. This week’s guest is the Oscar-nominated tribe-flipper, Jonathan Penner.

Survivor: Cook Islands – What’s More Repulsive?, by Ken Kellam III: In the last two weeks, we’ve seen a couple of sights that might make some viewers gag, besides the goodbye kiss between Candice and Adam. But what else have we seen, and heard, that may make you want to hold your nose? Join Ken as he gets down and dirty, and offers his usual questions and observations, all while wearing gloves, of course.

“I Was Playing a Rational Game”: An Interview with Survivor: Cook Islands’ Jonathan , by David Bloomberg: Jonathan was vilified by Adam before he left, and apparently the Aitus bought it. Why does Jonathan think there was such a disconnect between his way of playing the game and Adam’s? Does he bear a grudge? What mistakes did he make? Jonathan tells all right here!

Surviving the Early Show: Jonathan’s Interview, by David Bloomberg: Jonathan is a guy who likes to talk – but the Early Show hosts are the type who like to interrupt. How does this work out in Jonathan’s interview on the CBS morning show? What does he have to say? What stupid things does the host have to add? Read on to find out!

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 12: Outside In , by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! After this week, Yul's seeming stranglehold on the game is not as tight as it once was. Does he still have a chance? How can the others use this opportunity to take control of the game? And why do the former Raros now have more power than ever? Professor Sadow brings the strategy session, inside!

Surviving the Cook Islands, Episode 12: The Godfather , by David Bloomberg: It’s time to whack another player on Survivor. Why is Yul feeling like Don Corleone? And who is going to get an offer they can’t refuse? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Cook Islands Episode 11 MVP – Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury, by Betsy Wasser: Ousted Survivor Candice went out kicking and screaming. She tried to kick up some controversy around camp by using Yul’s words against him. Then, she and her partners Adam and Parvati tried to threaten Yul with their jury votes. Yul ultimately chose not to listen to them. Did he make the right decision? Who played best this week?

Survivor: Cook Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 12?, by Wesley Rice: OK, so it might seem pretty obvious who will go in the next episode of Survivor. But the previews hold some interesting possibilities. Could it be somebody like Ozzy? Or does Wes indeed think the obvious is the right way to go? Read on for his totally spoiler-free prediction!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Candice Lost , by David Bloomberg: The Candice we saw on TV is much different from the Candice who talked about her experience after she was voted out. Can we look at these two different stories and determine the key? Yes we can. So why did Candice lose?

Survivor: Cook Islands - Advice for the Remaining 7, by Jeffrey Clinard: Food played a big part in this episode of Survivor. And it plays a part in Jeffrey’s advice for the remaining Survivors. Click here to read all about it!

Why Survivor: Cook Islands’ Candice Is Not in the Hall of Shame , by David Bloomberg: There has been great debate among the Reality TV Hall of Shame staff about whether or not Candice should be recognized for her blunders on Survivor, and there has been similar debate among readers. First, we leaned against, then for, and finally settled on against. Why was this decision made? You can find out all about it right here.

Strategic Overview of Survivor Special: Candice’s Flawed Decisions, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Wait – we had an SOS already! But this is a special SOS, one that looks at the claims Candice made after she had been voted off of Survivor: Cook Islands. She explained that things were not all they seemed on the show and provided her rationale for the decisions she made. But how is that rationale still flawed? Professor Sadow is here to tell us.

Survivor: Cook Islands – Survivor Live, Episode 11 , by Brian Towers: Booted Survivor Candice talks to Dalton and Jenna about her experiences on the Cook Islands. Find out why she mutinied, how she feels about her romance with Adam, and what she thinks of Jonathan right here!

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 11: Parvati, Poverty, or Puberty?, by Ken Kellam III: As the current season gets closer to the end, Ken has a few questions, and not just a few of them revolve around Parvati. Join along as he dissects the latest happenings and asks his usual assortment of questions.

An “Insider” Look at Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 11 – True Colors , by Teeuwynn Woodruff: The once confident, one might even say cocky, Raro are really feeling the pressure. Who cries to a member of the old Aitu tribe, and why is there so much talk at Tribal Council about some players’ true colors? Could they be questioning Candice? And who does Parvati accuse of not acting with their normal level of respect?

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 11’s Missing Intelligence Award – Karma Karma Karma Chameleon , by Heathyr Fields Ford: Nate has already been eliminated from Survivor: Cook Islands, but that doesn’t mean he can’t receive an MIA, does it? Well, Heathyr makes the rules, so she can decide. Will Nate’s actions at Tribal Council get him the first post-elimination MIA? Or is there someone even more deserving?

“I Did Not Choose My Emotions Over Strategy”: An Interview with Survivor: Cook Islands’ Candice, by David Bloomberg: When Candice mutinied, she changed the whole game. Did she do it for love? Or did she have actual strategic reasons? Candice explains in great detail. And speaking of love, what about her and Adam? And how about the laziness? Candice has plenty to say, so click to read all about it!

Surviving the Early Show: Candice’s Interview , by David Bloomberg: After being sent packing Thursday night, Candice from Survivor: Cook Islands showed up on The Early Show Friday morning. What did she have to say for herself? What caused her to blush and stumble over her words? Did we get any insight? Read on to find out!

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 11: Cool Hand Yul , by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! With the demoralizing breakup of Brad and Candice with nary a tabloid reporter in sight, Yul looks to be utterly unstoppable. Can the other Survivors do anything, or does Yul have to worry about being his own worst enemy? How can anyone else have a chance? Professor Sadow has the breakdown!

Surviving the Cook Islands, Episode 11: The “Filthy, Miserable Rat” vs. the “Lazy, Selfish Girl”, by David Bloomberg: Candice, Parvati, and Adam are less than thrilled with the way Jonathan flipped against them, and they make it known. Throughout. The. Whole. Episode. Does all of the fighting, including quite a Tribal Council, lead to any changes in plans?

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Nate Lost , by David Bloomberg: In his final words, Nate laid the blame for being voted out on Jonathan. And, of course, Jonathan did turn on him. But is it right to blame somebody else for his own loss? Or were there things Nate himself could have done to protect himself? Why did Nate lose?

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 10’s Missing Intelligence Award – Eye Candy, by Heathyr Fields Ford: Nate seems like a likely recipient for this week’s Missing Intelligence Award. After all, he made one of the biggest mistakes last week and found himself ousted as a result. But is there anyone else who’s more deserving? Perhaps Adam, who thought he was running the game but obviously wasn’t?

Survivor: Cook Islands – Survivor Live, Episode 10, by Brian Towers: Following hot on the heels of the tenth episode of the season of Survivor: Cook Islands is the latest episode of CBS’s Internet interview show, Survivor Live. Co-hosted by Dalton Ross of Entertainment Weekly and Survivor: Amazon winner Jenna Morasca, it features interviews with recently eliminated contestants. This week’s guest is the shoe salesman done in by a flip-flop, Nate Gonzales.

What’s Love Got to Do With It? – How Ten Seconds Cost Five People a Chance at One Million Dollars, by Jennifer McBride: The five people remaining on Raro at the beginning of last week’s episode might have had a chance at the million-dollar prize once. Now? Not so much. And why not? Because of ten little seconds and one step off the mat.

Survivor: Cook Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 11?, by Wesley Rice: The game has changed once again. Two tribes have become one, and the underdogs of Aitu have turned the game to their advantage. Will lovebirds Candice and Adam survive to see another day? Wesley has his predictions, and as always, they contain no spoilers.

An "Insider" Look at Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 10 - Dirty, Stanky, Whacked Fruitcake!, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: From Nate's final words it's apparent that he has one particularly favorite part of his anatomy that he wants many folks to have intimate contact with, but just what part is it? And what does he want the “dirty, stanky, whacked fruitcake” pictured at right to do to it?

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 10 MVP - Yul Never Believe Who Won , by Betsy Wasser: That’s right, Survivor fans: Betsy is so happy about this week’s MVP that she’s resorted to bad puns. What made Yul the most valuable player this week? Read on!

“I Knew He Was Dirty”: An Interview with Survivor: Cook Islands’ Nate , by David Bloomberg: From what we saw on TV, nobody on the Raro alliance would listen to Jonathan’s suggestion that Yul had the immunity idol. Why not? Or were we not seeing the whole picture? How has the Adam/Candice relationship affected strategy? And what was Raro’s downfall? Nate answers all these questions and more right here in this RealityNewsOnline interview!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Advice for the Remaining 8, by Jeffrey Clinard: The members of the former Raro tribe have proven that they’re incapable of thinking strategically, with Jonathan being the only exception. Now that he’s made a deal with Yul and the rest of the former Aitu, what should his next step be? Read on for Jeffrey’s advice for him and the other remaining Survivors.

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 10: Defection Perfection , by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Professor Sadow is thankful for episodes like this - where masterful strategic play results in the improved positions of many players and substantially increases the chances of one player to win. Obviously, Yul is in the catbird seat, but how did his manipulation improve or destroy the chances of others? And who missed their chance to grab the advantage from Yul? It's all inside!

Surviving the Cook Islands, Episode 10: A New Identity , by Jenn Brasler: It’s the moment everyone has been waiting for - the merge. Aitu has four Survivors to Raro’s five, so their best bet is to find someone to flip. Which member of Raro does Ozzy think he can trust the most? Will Yul’s possession of the hidden immunity idol have any effect on the game? And is Jonathan willing to flip on his new tribemates after betraying his old tribemates?

Survivor: Cook Islands - Who Will Go in Episode 10?, by Wesley Rice: Is the merge up ahead? Or do we have to wait longer? Or is it even going to happen at all? It’s hard to know. What’s also hard to know is who will be the next Survivor booted out of the game. What does Wesley think is in store for former lemming, now flying squirrel Jonathan?

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Jenny Lost , by David Bloomberg: Jenny was just a castaway, on an island lost at sea. She wanted to be rescued before she fell into despair. But the message in a bottle described by The Police in their song of the same name wasn’t an S.O.S. for her – it was a note that sent her out of the game instead. Why did Jenny lose?

Survivor: Cook Islands – Advice for the Remaining 9, by Jeffrey Clinard: It has to be just about time for the merge, which means that the Survivors who haven’t been acting smart yet need to start right away. Why does Jeffrey think Nate is in the most interesting position of all of the Survivors? And what advice does he have for him? Read on to find out.

Survivor: Cook Islands Episode 9 MVPs - Message in a Bottle , by Betsy Wasser: With four challenge wins in a row, the new mutineer-free Aitu is definitely playing better than the Raro tribe. But who is playing the best overall? Read on to see who this week’s Most Valuable Players are.

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Rebecca Lost , by David Bloomberg: Rebecca broke down in an earlier immunity challenge, but was certainly not the cause for Raro’s most recent loss. So was her challenge performance the reason she was sent packing, or was there something more? Why did Rebecca lose?

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 9’s Missing Intelligence Award: Twistin’ in the Island Breeze , by Heathyr Fields Ford: As the Aitu tribe keeps hanging on, it’s a pretty good bet that none of them will get the MIA. So who will it be? Candice and Jonathan again? Or has somebody else stepped up to take their place?

Survivor: Cook Islands – A Few Questions to Feast Upon , by Ken Kellam III: As Thanksgiving approaches, Ken has a smorgasbord of questions regarding the current cast. Join along as he serves it all up. Who knows, he may even sprinkle in a few answers

Survivor: Cook Islands – Survivor Live, Episode 9, by Brian Towers: Double the boots means double the scoop in this week’s Survivor Live. Is Jenny still ticked? What did Rebecca say in her unaired final words? And will Jenna talk about them more than she talks about Ethan?

An “Insider” Look at Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 9 – Twist in a Bottle , by Teeuwynn Woodruff: This week we’ve got two sets of final words and day after interviews as both Rebecca and Jenny were sent packing in quick succession from the bloated and embattled Raro tribe. How surprised were both ladies about their evictions? And who flipped her tribemates off as she was leaving Tribal Council?

“Mark Burnett Is the One Who Outwitted Me”: An Interview with Survivor: Cook Islands’ Jenny , by David Bloomberg: Jenny was obviously shocked at being voted out – and rather mad, as well. But who was she mad at, her tribe or the producers? OK, so the title of this article kind of gives a hint. If she had known the twist was coming, what would she have done about it? And did she know Adam would pick Candice over her? Read on to find out all these answers and much more in this RealityNewsOnline interview.

“I Hoped My Loyalty Would Persevere”: An Interview with Survivor: Cook Island’s Rebecca, by David Bloomberg: Rebecca caused her tribe to lose on challenge, and it looks like that one loss stuck with her. Did she know the vote was coming? What did she do to try to stop it? And did Elisabeth Hasselbeck give her any tips on how to play the game? Find out in this RealityNewsOnline interview!

Surviving the Early Show: Rebecca and Jenny’s Interviews , by David Bloomberg: Rebecca and Jenny, having been voted out of the Raro tribe Thursday night, made their appearances on The Early Show Friday morning. What did they have to say? What was the secret scene? Read on to find out!

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 9: Strategic Inferiors , by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! It should be obvious that Professor Sadow doesn't think much of Raro's strategy this week, from their inability to figure out the bottle twist to who ended up going home. What should have happened? Who is in a good position? And what about a potential merge? Click for the details!

Surviving the Cook Islands, Episode 9: Living a Mutineer’s Life , by David Bloomberg: Jonathan is living a mutineer’s life – working hard to stay in good graces with his tribe. Is it enough to keep him safe, or is he doomed no matter what he does? Of course, he’s not the only mutineer – is Candice’s life any better? Plus, what surprise does a sealed bottle hold for one tribe? Read all about it right here!

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 8 MVPs – David and Goliath , by Betsy Wasser: With Candice and Jonathan defecting to Raro, Aitu was seriously outunumbered. Nevertheless, the tiny tribe defeated their giant opponents. Which member of Aitu played the best? And who on Raro made the best of the mutiny? Read on for the Most Valuable Player awards.

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Brad Lost , by David Bloomberg: I’ve heard a number of people say Brad lost because he didn’t mutiny and switch tribes. But hindsight is 20/20 – is that really the reason he was voted out? Or are there better answers? Why did Brad lose?

Survivor: Cook Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 9?, by Wesley Rice: Last week’s mutiny shook everything up, and yet Wesley sill correctly predicted the two most likely candidates to be voted out. So now what’s in store? Are the likely suspects still likely? Or has the mutiny made things too close to call? And what the heck does the furry critter to the right have to do with anything?

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 8’s Missing Intelligence Award: “Stupid, Stupid People... Stupid People!” , by Heathyr Fields Ford: There comes a time in every season of Survivor when one must bust out everyone’s favorite Shii-Ann quote. You know the one. Which current Survivor is inspiring Heathyr this time? Could it be the continuously unimpressive Adam?

An "Insider" Look at Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 8 - The Best Worst Experience , by Teeuwynn Woodruff: Brad was shocked by his exit – so shocked he has to regurgitate a bunch of cliches as he tells us about the “best worst experience” of his life and “what was brewing underneath everyone's breath.” What else does Brad have to say, and what does his tribe have to say about him? Find out, inside!

Survivor: Cook Islands - Advice for the Remaining 11 , by Jeffrey Clinard: Was mutiny the right decision for Candice and Jonathan? If not, what can they do to make up for it? Is there anything they can do? And what about the other Survivors? Read on for what Jeffrey has to say

Survivor: Cook Islands – Survivor Live, Episode 8, by Brian Towers: It’s time for the eighth episode of the season of Survivor Live, CBS’s Internet interview show that features the most recently eliminated contestant from the previous night’s Survivor: Cook Islands episode. The show is co-hosted by Dalton Ross of Entertainment Weekly and Survivor: Amazon winner Jenna Morasca, who is returning from a week off. This week’s guest is fashion director Brad Virata, victim of his tribe’s manufactured distrust.

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Did the Blond Become a Mutineer?, by Ken Kellam III: Upon further review, the latest episode of Survivor: Cook Islands contained enough questionable moves and statements to make viewers question the sanity of the players, and not just the move listed in the title. Join along as Ken aims a few cannonballs at the parties he feels deserve it most.

“I Don’t Like to Candy Coat Things”: An Interview with Survivor: Cook Islands’ Brad , by David Bloomberg: Brad called Survivor “the best worst experience” of his life. In this interview, he adds that it was “a fantastic horrible experience.” What does he mean by all this? Where did he think he ranked in the alliance hierarchy and what alliance did he think he was in? Would he have swapped sides if he had made it to the merge? And why did he flat-out tell his tribemates it would be every man for himself? Brad tells all right here!

Surviving the Early Show: Brad’s Interview , by David Bloomberg: Brad was voted out Thursday night, so that means he shows up on The Early Show Friday morning. Julie Chen is interviewing him – does she do a decent job? And what clue does Brad drop about where Jonathan ends up?

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 8: Keep Some Things to Yourself!, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Nothing like mutiny to spice things up as well as to lay a trap for unwary players who have forgotten Lt. Columbo’s maxim, “Don’t talk too much. Sometimes, it’s better to keep some things to yourself.” Do the others have the guile to take advantage of this situation? Professor Sadow has the answers, inside!

Surviving the Cook Islands, Episode 8: “Mutineers Are the First People to Die”, by David Bloomberg: It’s time for a big twist, which Jeff Probst calls a mutiny. What does it mean? Does anybody take part? Who says mutineers die first? And does it turn out to be true? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 7 MVPs: Beast Boy, by Betsy Wasser: Beast Boy is a superhero and proud member of the Teen Titans. His superpower is the ability to turn into any animal of his choice. It’s a handy power to have, and one that reminds Betsy a great deal of one of this week’s MVPs. Who is Cook Islands’ answer to Beast Boy?

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Jessica Lost , by David Bloomberg: Jessica is a free spirit who wanted to experience an adventure. But that adventure was cut short. Why couldn’t she just spend her days having fun on the reef and visiting other islands? Why did her tribemates send her packing? Why did Jessica lose?

Survivor: Cook Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 8?, by Wesley Rice: Elections are all about deciding who you want to side with. Coincidentally, so is voting on Survivor. This election season, who will each tribe chose to support, and who will be the next person to pack up and leave his or her office?

Survivor: Cook Islands- Survivor Live, Episode 7, by Brian Towers: As we all know, free-spirit Flica, Jessica Smith, was the bootee this week, which means she sits on the Survivor Live set with Dalton and, filling in for Jenna, Survivor: Exile Island's Terry! Find out what Jessica has to say about the game, strategy, and most of all, her relationship with Jonathan! It's right here!

An "Insider" Look at Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 7 - The Oddest Person Out, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: Aitu gave roller girl Flica the boot last week. Flica never seemed into playing the game of Survivor, but what does she say about the game now that she’s out of it?

Survivor: Cook Islands – Advice for the Remaining 12 , by Jeffrey Clinard: Jonathan had the upper hand over Jessica in this week’s Survivor, but will he be able to hold on to it? Will his tribemates realize that they should be able to trust him right now, or will they just see him as another expendable player? No matter what happens, Jeffrey has advice for the remaining Survivors.

Survivor: Cook Islands – Flica Flames Out , by Ken Kellam III: Just as Survivor: Cook Islands has returned to its regularly scheduled program, the players, especially Jessica, have returned to engaging in behavior that has Ken asking his usual batch of questions. Read along as he searches for a few answers.

“I Should Have Practiced Lying More”: An Interview with Survivor: Cook Islands’ Jessica , by David Bloomberg: Jessica came into the game of Survivor as a free spirit – and pretty much stayed that way. What did she know about the game before arriving? What does she think of the way her fellow contestants acted? What could she have done differently? What was her plan? Jessica shares all her thoughts with us in this interview.

Surviving the Early Show: Jessica’s Interview, by David Bloomberg: If it’s Friday, that means we have a Survivor contestant on The Early Show. This week, of course, it’s Jessica. What does she have to say? Just how bad is the interviewer? Read on to find out!

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 7: Profit and Loss , by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! At Aitu beach, poor strategy has become the norm, and we certainly didn't deviate from the norm this week. Why was the eviction a mistake, and could anyone have actually benefited from it? And who continues to rule over at Raro? Professor Sadow sorts it all out, inside!

Surviving the Cook Islands, Episode 7: Out of the Loop , by David Bloomberg: After a break for a recap, we’re back with a new Survivor episode. Jessica was out of the loop for Cao Boi’s vote – is that a sign for this week? Or will somebody from the Raro tribe go home after losing his team’s trust? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Cristina Lost, by David Bloomberg: It was suggested that Cristina was too bossy and annoying. But was that really the reason she was voted out? Could there have been other problems with the way Cristina played the game? That’s what we’re here to find out! Why did Cristina lose?

Survivor: Cook Islands - Who Will Go in Episode 7?, by Wesley Rice: Two weeks ago, Wesley accurately predicted the eliminations of both Cao Boi and Cristina! But he can’t spend too long reveling in his success - more predictions need to be made. Who does he think will have his or her torch snuffed next? Could it be Ozzy?

Reality High Test Results, October 26 – November 1: For the First Time, No Eliminations!, by Belle Book: Thanks to a recap and a non-elimination leg, no students have to leave Belle's class this week for good! However, there is going to be another trip to detention! Will it be Karlyn, who lost her cool over an underhanded tactic? Or will it be Rob and Kimberly -- again? Find out inside!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Cao Boi Lost , by David Bloomberg: It’s easy to blame Cao Boi’s personality as the reason he was voted off. But is it correct to do so? Or were there other circumstances that led to his fairly early exit from the game? Why did Cao Boi lose?

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 6 MVPs: Where Have All the Cao Bois Gone?, by Betsy Wasser: Cao Boi was angling for an MVP award with his “Plan Voodoo” to flush out the hidden immunity idol and to break up a potential white alliance post-merge. Too bad his strategy was inherently flawed. Two other players, however, did put in MVP performances. Read on to see who they were.

Survivor: Cook Islands- Survivor Live, Episode 7, by Brian Towers: With no boot this week, we get a more general discussion show from Jenna and Dalton (in their Halloween costumes). There's more talk about Ozzy's alleged resemblance to Ethan, which leads to Jenna's opinion of this very column! What does the youngest winner ever have to say about Brian's recaps? Find out inside!

An "Insider" Look at Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 6 – Kicking and Screaming, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: Before the recap episode, we had a double elimination on Survivor: Cook Islands! Aw, you knew that was coming, didn't you? But how do Cao Boi and Cristina feel about their falls from grace? And what does Ozzy describe as gnarly? I'll give you a hint, it's not Cao Boi's tattoos...

Surviving the Cook Islands – A Closer Look and Some New Scenes , by David Bloomberg: It’s that magical time of the season when we don’t get a new episode of Survivor, but instead get the recap of what we’ve already seen. But we are promised lots of new scenes this time. Are there enough? Is there any new insight? You may be surprised.

Reality High Test Results, October 19 – 25: The Clueless and the Annoying , by Belle Book: It's no secret that teacher Belle Book has no respect for Peter and wants to see him leave ASAP. Will she finally get her wish? And what does Belle think of Cao Boi, the resident nut in her class? Find out inside!

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 6’s Missing Intelligence Award – God Created the Flirt As Soon As He Made the Fool, by Heathyr Fields Ford: And the Fools and the Flirts play Survivor! They all also deserve MIAs. But there can only be one winner, so who will it be? Will Cristina suffer the one-two punch of being eliminated and given an MIA?

Survivor: Cook Islands – Advice for the Remaining 13, by Jeffrey Clinard: Both tribes played politics, with different reasoning and strategy going into their votes. Why was Cao Boi’s plan to force the hidden immunity idol out of the game flawed? What huge mistake did Candice make after her stellar performance at the challenge? And why should Nate take see his “kidnap victim” status as a golden gift handed to him? Jeffrey has the answers.

Survivor: Cook Islands- Survivor Live, Episode 6, by Brian Towers: It’s time for the sixth episode of the season of Survivor Live, CBS’s Internet interview show that features the most recently eliminated contestant from the previous night’s Survivor: Cook Islands episode. The show is co-hosted by Dalton Ross of Entertainment Weekly and Survivor: Amazon winner Jenna Morasca. This week we have two guests, the enigmatic and now beardless Anh-Tuan Bui (known to us as “Cai Boi”), plus allegedly-annoying Officer Cristina Coria.

Survivor Cook Islands, Episode 6: Back on the Island again, by Ken Kellam III: Watching Survivor for the past few weeks, Ken’s been thinking about past contestants. Who would have cried fowl about the booby bird? Who is “one tough chick”? And who would’ve created a great brawl at that immunity challenge? Read on for more thoughts and observations.

Surviving the Early Show: Cao Boi and Cristina’s Interviews , by David Bloomberg: Cao Boi and Cristina appeared together on The Early Show Friday morning. What did they have to say? Did Cristina get a word in edgewise? What was the deal with Jenny drawing a gun on her vote against Cristina? And what does the secret scene tell us about Cao Boi? Read on to find out!

“I’m a Talker” – An Interview with Survivor: Cook Islands’ Cao Boi, by David Bloomberg: Cao Boi was never at a loss for words on Survivor, so what did he have to say when RealityNewsOnline interviewed him? Plenty! Here he talks about his take on Asian-Americans, the way people played the game, his trip to the other tribe, and much more! Also, what does he have to say about interviewer David?

“I’m Not a Bossy Person” – An Interview with Survivor: Cook Island’s Cristina , by David Bloomberg: Cristina was viewed as “bossy,” but she definitely has a different take on things. What does she have to say about her time on Survivor? Who were the “awful people” she mentioned in her final words on the show? Why does she feel she was taken advantage of? And what does she believed overshadowed everything? Read on to find out in this RealityNewsOnline interview!

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 6: Give a Man a Fish... , by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! It's the dreaded return Professor Sadow's old nemesis, bad strategy, to Survivor: Cook Islands. How could each tribe have chosen better Survivors to vote off? And what major mistakes did Yul and Jonathan make? Find out inside!

Surviving the Cook Islands, Episode 6: Deep Voodoo, by David Bloomberg: Cao Boi has hit on a plan to expose the holder of the hidden immunity idol and go after a group he believes will take over the game. Will Plan Voodoo work? Why is it called that? And what happens when Probst drops the bomb that both tribes have to vote somebody out? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 4 & 5 MVPs – Girl Power Failure, by Betsy Wasser: To win Survivor, it’s not enough to play well. You have to keep playing well. And it’s not enough to get power. You also have to keep it. Were Episode 4’s MVPs strong enough to hang on in Episode 5?

Survivor: Cook Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 6?, by Wesley Rice: Cristina was clearly supposed to be the next member of Raro to be voted out, so who can blame Wesley for predicting last week that she would be the next to go? Will Wesley do better in this week’s predictions? And how does Calvinball figure into this?

Reality High Test Results, October 12-18: Better to Say Nothing than to Say Something Stupid, by Belle Book: Last week, Reality High teacher Belle advised Stephannie to keep her mouth shut. Did Stephannie learn her lesson? And who is the second person to get tossed into detention? Will Rob or Kimberly make a repeat appearance, or will it be someone new? Find out inside!

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 5’s Missing Intelligence Award – Get Your Phannie Back in the Fire, by Heathyr Fields Ford: It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out who deserves this week’s MIA. The unlucky recipient made a stupid mistake not once but twice. Sometimes when you ask for something (twice), you receive it. Read on for what Heathyr has to say to Little Miss Send Me Home, as well as two other Survivors who almost deserved the honor.

An "Insider" Look at Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 5 – Beautiful Inside and Out, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: After Stephannie was voted out, she insisted her head was still in the game. But do her own words contradict her? Survivor Insider has her final words and an interview a day later, so they answer these questions. Plus, what did the other contestants think of her? And more, all right here!

Survivor: Cook Islands - Advice for the Remaining 15, by Jeffrey Clinard: Even with J.P. gone, Raro has more strong men than Aitu does. So why did they literally fall apart during the immunity challenge? Did they have the wrong strategy? And what can they do to stay strong in the future? Jeffrey has the advice.

Survivor: Cook Islands – Survivor Live, Episode 5, by Brian Towers: Stephannie joins Dalton and Jenna on the CBS talk show, Survivor Live. Do Dalton and Jenna ask her any questions she hasn’t already answered? What is in their special segments, like the message from Jeff Probst? And what does she think of Jenna’s plunging neckline? Yes, they cover it all on Survivor Live, and Brian brings it all to us.

“I Shot Myself in the Foot” – An Interview with Survivor: Cook Islands’ Stephannie, by David Bloomberg: We all saw the comments Stephannie made and how they led to her Survivor downfall. But what does she have to say about them? And what does she have to say about the way she was portrayed? Here’s a hint: She’s not happy! Stephannie has a lot to say, so read on to find out all about it.

Surviving the Early Show: Stephannie’s Interview, by David Bloomberg: Stephannie was voted out of Survivor: Cook Islands Thursday night, which means she was on The Early Show Friday morning. What did she have to say? What was the secret scene? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Stephannie Lost, by David Bloomberg: Pink Floyd sang, “One slip, and down the hole we fall…” Stephannie made two slips – but were they the sole reason she was sent home to eat some mashed potatoes and gravy? Or was there significantly more to the story? Why did Stephannie lose?

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 5: Addition by Subtraction?, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Raro is down another member, and a lot of Survivors are worse off because of it. Did the right person go home? How could Nate's strategic mistake cost him? Whose position actually improved with the loss? And why is the Aitu alliance in the catbird seat? Professor Sadow has the answers.

Surviving the Cook Islands, Episode 5: Mentally Checked Out?, by David Bloomberg: Will the curse of Billy continue and see another member of the original Aitu tribe get voted out? With bossy J.P. gone, will somebody rise (or sink) to take his place? Or does somebody (like Cao Boi) check out mentally and swing the vote a different way? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 5?, by Wesley Rice: Last week, Wes correctly predicted that J.P. would be sent packing. Can he make it two in a row? Where does Parvati play into this – as a potential power player or a probably vote-off? Read on to find out what Wes thinks will happen. And as always, this article is completely spoiler-free!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Survivor Live, Episode 4 , by Brian Towers: When J.P. joins Jenna and Dalton for the weekly episode of Survivor Live, what new insights do we gain? Was he really as bossy as it appeared? Is there a softer side of J.P.? And has he learned anything? Read on to find out!

An "Insider" Look at Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 4: Taking One for the Team, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: J.P. was shocked by his elimination. If you don't believe us, just ask him, in his series of clips, he'll let you know how shocked he was. Plus, see footage of Adam on Exile Island. All this and more from our newly debuting Insider recapper, Teeuwynn!

Survivor: Cook Islands, Advice for the Remaining 16 , by Jeffrey Clinard: Raro went to Tribal Council, and the strong men of the tribe learned a lesson in political power verses physical power. Meanwhile, Aitu is looking stronger than ever, winning both challenges. Now that both tribes have played politics, the situation is better for some, and worse for others. What should the Survivors be doing to progress in the game? Jeffrey has the advice.

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 4’s Missing Intelligence Award – Get Your Phannie Out of the Fire, by Heathyr Fields Ford: Plenty of mistakes were made in the most recent episode of Survivor, but sadly, Heathyr can only give out one MIA award. Will it go to Cao Boi for almost killing a baby bird? Will it go to Stephannie for practically asking to be booted? Or is there someone even more deserving?

Reality High Test Results, October 5 – 11: Who’s the Bigger Idiot?, by Belle Book: So far, Belle Book has had to call the witch doctor twice to deal with mind-boggling errors on her tests. Will she have to do it a third time or not? And who will she have to send to Detention this week? Will it be the bickering couple, Rob and Kimberly? Find out inside!

Survivor: Cook Islands - Is All the Evil Buried on Exile Island?, by Ken Kellam III: Last week, Ken bemoaned the lack of a villain in this season. This week, he notes how several players blew perfect opportunities to change this, and of course, offers up his usual insights and questions.

Surviving the Early Show: J.P.’s Interview , by David Bloomberg: J.P. was voted out of Survivor on Thursday, so that means he’s on The Early Show taking softball questions on Friday. What does he say about being voted out? What does the secret scene show? And what about last week’s secret scene that showed him flirting with Cecilia. Read on to find out all about it!

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 4: Ripple Effect, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! The loss of J.P. throws the Raro tribe in a bit of disarray, as what would normally be the throwaway loss of a lazy tribemate has far-reaching consequences for many teammates. Who are the winners and losers, and how should they proceed from here? Professor Sadow has the answers!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why J.P. Lost, by David Bloomberg: J.P.’s loss was somewhat predestined from the first few moments of this week’s episode. But was he booted because he was lazy? Or was there a lot more to it? Why did J.P. lose?

Surviving the Cook Islands, Episode 4: Zen Fire Master, by David Bloomberg: As the two integrated tribes learn to live with each other, will Raro’s beefcake men continue to control the outcome of the challenges – and thus the game? Or can Aitu fight back somehow? And why is Cao Boi climbing trees and being called the “Zen fire master”? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 3 MVPs – Melting Pot, by Betsy Wasser: Four tribes became two, and everyone had to rework their strategy and form new relationships. That didn’t go so well for some of the castaways, but others rose to the occasion. Who are this week’s Most Valuable Players? Read on.

Survivor: Cook Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 4?, by Wesley Rice: Last week, Wesley thought Ozzy might be in trouble. He wasn’t, but an ally was! Will that prediction hold for this week, or will there be a new reason for certain people on both tribes to face a likely vote-off? Read on to find out in these spoiler-free predictions.

An "Insider" Look at Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 3: You're Breakin' My Heart, by Mike DeGeorge: With the merge comes the end of the grand social experiment that was Survivor: Race Baiting, and now the producers will have to rely on the personalities of the castaways to interest people. Mike has a few words to say about that, as you might expect, plus the usual Insider clips and Tribal Council votes, all inside!

Reality High Test Results, September 28-October 4: Déjà Vu?, by Belle Book: After one class where teacher Belle found herself calling the witch doctor after an extremely moronic move, you'd think the students at Reality High would learn from it. But apparently they didn't. Was it another Survivor contestant who drove Belle to call the witch doctor? Or was it an Amazing Race team? Check and see for yourselves!

Survivor: Cook Islands - Advice for the Remaining 17 , by Jeffrey Clinard: The tribes have been integrated, and new power structures have emerged from the shuffle. With power up for grabs again, some Survivors seized the opportunities, and others let them slip through their fingers. Is Parvati’s flirting strategy the right one, or are better ways to stay in the game? Jeffrey has the advice.

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 3’s Missing Intelligence Award, by Heathyr Fields Ford: Our Survivors were shuffled from four racially-divided teams down to two diverse teams. New teams mean many opportunities for missing intelligence. Who did Heathyr find lacking the most? You know it had to come from the losing tribe, so click here to find out!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Not Feeling the Hate, by Ken Kellam III: Almost every edition of Survivor has had a bona fide villain, someone you loved to hate and couldn’t wait to see get voted off. But is there anyone in the current cast to stir up such emotions? Read along and see if Ken can find someone to loathe.

Survivor: Cook Islands – Survivor Live, Episode 3, by Brian Towers: Survivor Live gives us another chance to hear from ousted Survivor Cecilia, whose attempt to rally the troops to vote off Becky didn’t quite go over as she expected. Read on to find out how she feels about the other Survivors, especially Jessica, Billy, and Jonathan.

“I Didn’t Do a Good Job of Selling”: An Interview with Survivor: Cook Island’s Cecilia , by David Bloomberg: Cecilia was voted out just shortly after the tribal shuffle. How does she think that affected her chances? Did she know she was going? What did she do to save herself that we didn’t see? And what does she look back and say she could have done differently? Cecilia tells us everything right here in this interview!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Cecilia Lost , by David Bloomberg: It looked like the vote was going against Becky, but the tables were turned. What happened? What could Cecilia have done to stop it? Why did Cecilia lose?

Surviving the Early Show: Cecilia’s Interview , by David Bloomberg: As occurs every week, Cecilia was on The Early Show for a brief interview segment. What did she have to say? What was the new secret scene and who was she flirting with in it? Read on to find out!

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 3: Taking the Fifth , by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! With the tribal shuffle, the dymanics of the game obviously take a serious jolt. Everyone is scrambling to make new alliances and reinforce old ones. Who picks the best partners, and why did Jonathan choose badly? Professor Sadow has the details!

Surviving the Cook Islands, Episode 3: Serious Plotting, by David Bloomberg: Let the plotting and scheming begin! You’ve already seen the commercials indicating the tribes will be shuffled. Who ends up where? What battle lines are drawn? And who finds themselves in the middle? Also, what happens when Candice finds out about what Billy said in Tribal Council? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Who Will Go in Episode 3?, by Wesley Rice: CBS promos hint that there will be a tribal shakeup this week. That news makes things especially complicated for our predictor, Wesley. Who will go? We can be pretty sure it’s not immunity holder Yul, but other than that, it’s hard to say. Read on to see what Wesley predicts.

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 2 MVP – I Love You, by Betsy Wasser: Without a doubt, Billy provided one of the most golden moments of unintentional comedy in reality TV history when he declared that he’d fallen in love at first sight with Candice. He made us laugh, but who impressed us? Who are this week’s MVPs?

An "Insider" Look at Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 2: Call It Heavy Metal , by Mike DeGeorge: Mike is back with more Survivor Insider action. Will the new video interface work better? Will the clips get more interesting? Who sees his tribe mates as the "Raylettes"? And what do Billy's tribe have to say to him in the voting booth? Find out all this and more!

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 2’s Missing Intelligence Awards – Billy, Don’t Be A Zero , by Heathyr Fields Ford: Don’t make a fool of your Survivor life! Oh wait, too late. It’s inevitable that at least one Survivor will make one huge mistake each episode, and this week was no exception. But will Billy’s behavior earn him the Missing Intelligence Award? Or does someone else deserve it more?

Reality High Test Results, September 21-27: Some People Never Learn, Do They? , by Belle Book: Another week of Reality High, and you would think some people would have learned their lessons before coming here. Unfortunately, Belle found out the hard way that it isn't always the case. What happened? Could Ozzy have actually done something to knock her for a loop? Read on and find out!

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 2: Questions and Questionable Behavior , by Ken Kellam III: Now that the new season is in full swing, there are of course, various issues to be explored. Join along with Ken as he asks questions, and questions behavior.

Survivor: Cook Islands- Survivor Live, Episode 2, by Brian Towers: Survivor castoff Billy tells Dalton and Jenna all about his experience on the show. Read on to hear all about his feelings about the thrown challenge, the way the tribes were divided, and, of course, Candice.

Survivor: Cook Islands - Advice for the Remaining 18 , by Jeffrey Clinard: The four tribes have thrived or failed in different ways, including both camp life and challenge performance. Which tribes are looking strong and what Survivors in each camp are looking strong? The Aitu tribe is good at survival, but are they any good at Survivor? And what advice does Jeffrey have for each tribe and player left in the game? Read on to find out!

“That Was a Stupid Strategy”: An Interview with Survivor: Cook Islands’ Billy , by David Bloomberg: For being on the show only two episodes, Billy had a lot going on. In this RealityNewsOnline interview, we find out all about it. What did he think when he saw the Candice conversation on TV? When did he know the challenge was being thrown? What does he think about how he was portrayed? And what does Billy say was a stupid strategy – throwing a challenge or the way he himself played? Read on to find out!

Surviving the Early Show: Billy’s Interview , by David Bloomberg: Billy, like all Survivor cast-offs, was on The Early Show Friday morning to talk briefly about his time on the show. How in-depth were the questions? What did Billy have to say? And, of course, why did he think Candice was in love with him? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Billy Lost , by David Bloomberg: Sometimes in Survivor you can get away with not doing everything you’re supposed to because you make up for it in other ways. But then there are the players who don’t seem to do anything right. Was Billy one of these? How did he go so far wrong that his tribe threw a challenge to rid themselves of him? Why did Billy lose?

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 2: Imagine How Thrilled He'd Be to Have Been Eliminated by Someone Named "Metallica", by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Professor Sadow will admit, he doesn’t know the punchline to Cao Boi’s “What do you call a Vietnamese with three dogs?” (“A rancher,” maybe?) But he does know the punchline to, “What do you call somebody who likes Bruce Campbell, lives heavy metal, and goes above and beyond the call of duty to get himself evicted from Survivor as quickly as possible?”

Surviving the Cook Islands, Episode 2: Three Little Words , by David Bloomberg: It’s a very interesting episode as all sorts of bizarre things happen. What kind of strategy plays out? Who gets sent to Exile Island? And what does Billy say that may be the funniest thing on Survivor ever? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 1 MVP – Why Did the Chickens Cross the Road?, by Betsy Wasser: Why did the chickens on Survivor cross the road? To get away from the Raro tribe, of course. Those chickens had the right idea, but what about the players? Which of them played well?

Reality High Test Results, September 14 – 21: Two Ways to Create Ethnic Diversity, by Belle Book: There are two new groups of contestants at Reality High, and Belle Book is back to teach them! Who earned her praise for good strategic play? Who screwed up big-time? And what does she have to say about Sekou as a leader?

Survivor: Cook Islands - First Impressions , by Ken Kellam III: Once again, Ken is back with out usual observations, impressions, and, of course, questions. Join along as he tries to sort out another season.

Survivor: Cook Islands – Missing Intelligence and Insider Clips: Two Great Tastes That Taste Great Together, by Heathyr Fields Ford: Another season of Survivor is upon us, which undoubtedly means someone is failing to use their head for something other than a hatrack. Who is this week’s dis-honoree? Heathyr’s here with that, plus the recap of those beloved Insider clips. Will we see anything new? Click on over to find out!

Survivor: Cook Islands – Advice for the Remaining 19 , by Jeffrey Clinard: Survivor is back, and so is the resident advice columnist to the castaways. With 19 left, on four tribes sorted by ethnicity, what should everybody be doing in order to secure their position in the game? What advice do the tribes need? What advice do the individual Survivors need? And is there any way for Jessica/Flicka to recover from her big mistake? Jeffrey has the answers.

Survivor: Cook Islands – Why Sekou Lost , by David Bloomberg: Sekou seemed a good bet to stick around for a while – indeed, only one out of five RealityNewsOnline writers predicted him to go out early! But his tribe disagreed. Why did the kick their tribe leader to the curb? Why did Sekou lose?

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 1: Gender Issues, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! It's the start of a new season and, with the obvious focus on the tribe dynamics, we haven't seen a whole lot of strategy. Professor Sadow joins us again for another season, hoping this episode doesn't start a trend. Was there any strategy to be found? Click and find out!

Surviving the Cook Islands, Episode 1: “Karma’s a Bizzle”, by David Bloomberg: It’s the first episode of the oh-so-controversial 13th season of Survivor. How do the contestants handle being split up by race? Who comes out ahead in the first challenge? Who goes home first? What the heck does “karma’s a bizzle” mean, and how does it apply to Jonathan? Read on to find out!

What Cook Island Survivors Should Have Learned , by David Bloomberg: Over the course of the past twelve 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 still succeeds, but more often they work more or less perfectly, as they did for Brian and Chris. Building on all twelve series to date, here is an newly updated look at what the Cook Island Survivors should have learned if they have been paying attention.

RNO Roundtable – ‘Survivor: Cook Islands’ Predictions, by RealityNewsOnline Staff : It’s that time of the season – time for RealityNewsOnline’s writers to predict who they think will do well on the new season of Survivor. Does any one person stand out to all five of our predictors? Or are they coming at it from totally different angles? Read on to find out!

"Ratings Are All-Important" - Former Survivor Daniel Lue Weighs in on the Survivor: Cook Islands Racial Issue, by Mike DeGeorge: Much has been made over the decision to divide the tribes by race on the latest season of Survivor. In the interest of equal time, RealityNewsOnline has sought the opinion of a man who is not only a former Survivor, but a proud Asian-American - Survivor: The Amazon's Daniel Lue. Find out what Daniel thinks of the twist, and for that matter, just who those guys are with him in the photo! It's all inside.

Survivor: Cook Islands – the TV Guide Channel Preview , by David Bloomberg: You’ve read about it and maybe looked at the official CBS website, but TV Guide Channel was the only non-Survivor camera crew to hit the Cook Islands. Now they are airing a special preview that introduces the contestants, shows some of the challenges, and incorporates early thoughts about this season. Read on to find out what has been revealed.

Spineless ‘Survivor’ Sponsors Sneak Away , by David Bloomberg: GM, a Survivor sponsor for the first 12 seasons of the show, has coincidentally decided not to continue just when this season promises a bit of possible controversy because of racially-based tribes. Two other major sponsors have joined them. But it’s all just a coincidence. Really. Trust them. Well you know what? David doesn’t buy it for a minute

Survivor: Cook Islands – A Look at the Contestants, by David Bloomberg: Last week, it was announced that Survivor: Cook Islands would feature four tribes divided by race. A bit lost in that announcement was just who the 20 new contestants would be. David is here with a quick look at each of them.

Should CBS Pull ‘Survivor’ or Ignore Politicians?, by David Bloomberg: It’s already begun. CBS had no sooner announced the way Survivor: Cook Islands would begin – in four race-based tribes – then the critics began attacking. Most recently, a NYC politician is calling for CBS to pull the show. Should CBS agree? David tells us his thoughts on the matter.

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