Survivor: Micronesia

An “Insider” Look at Survivor: Micronesia's Finale – “I Earned a Spot in the Final Two”, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: This season of Survivor probably had more blindsides, twists, and turns than any other season thus far. The Favorites played with a vengeance, with some of the Fans rising up to meet the challenge… while others, not so much. When all was said and done, Parvati emerged victorious. What do Cirie and Natalie have to say about their ousters? Who said the title quote? And who might surprise you with her tree-climbing prowess? All this and more inside.

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Parvati Won, by David Bloomberg: Parvati came into Survivor: Micronesia with the goal of going all-out and winning the million dollars. And she did! She had to backstab her friend to do it, but she made the right moves at the right times. But surely knocking out Ozzy wasn’t only reason for her victory? Why did Parvati win?

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Cirie Lost, by David Bloomberg: Cirie once again made it so close, but yet so far. In this case, she literally dropped the ball, and then she knew it was over. But what led up to that point? How did she know Amanda wouldn’t bring her to the final two? Why did Cirie lose?

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Natalie Lost, by David Bloomberg: Natalie made it further than any other Fan. But she couldn’t crack the Favorite threesome of Amanda, Parvati, and Cirie. Why not? Was there anything she could have done, short of winning immunity? Why did Natalie lose?

“I Played As Hard As I Could Play” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Winner, Parvati, by David Bloomberg: Parvati said at the beginning of the season that she came to win the million dollars – and she did! What moves does she say got her to that point? What does she say about those who would call her disloyal? How did she deal with emotions vs. strategy? Read on to find out these answers and more right here in this exclusive RealityNewsOnline interview!

Survivor: Micronesia’s Monday Morning Quarterback – I Had Trouble in Getting to Final Two, by A.J. Mass: The season’s over and we have a new winner! What do AJ and his Seussian muses have to say about this season’s end game? Look inside to find out.

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 14: No Fair!, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Lamentably, the producers moved the goalposts on the contestants when they were in the red zone which changed the game’s outcome. While this means potentially many players got the shaft, who suffered in particular? Read on to find out more how this despicable decision marred an otherwise strategically-entertaining season and overshadowed the final episode’s outcome.

“I Honestly Think I Would Have Won” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Cirie, by David Bloomberg: Cirie was just one immunity challenge from making the final two. And from there, a million dollars. Why does she think she would have won? What could she have done differently? Why was she so vehement in voting out Yau-Man early on? Why didn’t she team up with the Fans against Amanda and Parvati? And why did she vote for Parvati to win it all? Cirie answers all these questions and more right here in this exclusive RealityNewsOnline interview!

“I Knew I Had to Have a Better Ending to My Game” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Runner-Up, Amanda, by David Bloomberg: Coming into Sunday night, did Amanda have any idea where the vote was headed? Looking back, would she have had a better chance against Cirie? What would she like to be able to do over again? Where is her relationship with Ozzy headed? And what else is in her future? Amanda answers all these questions and more right here in this exclusive interview with RealityNewsOnline!

“I Knew Parvati Was Going to Receive My Vote” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Natalie, by David Bloomberg: Natalie seemingly came out of nowhere and then had a ton of camera time. Was that her plan all along? Why did she vote for Parvati when they had an alliance that Parvati broke? What was up with the weird jury question for Parvati? Where does Natalie draw the line in her actions within a game? And who was the best manipulator of the season? Natalie answers all these questions and much more in this exclusive RealityNewsOnline interview!

Surviving the Early Show: Parvati Gets Her Check, by David Bloomberg: As usual, Parvati didn’t get her million-dollar check at the finale on Sunday night. Instead, she had to wait for Monday morning, when she collected it on The Early Show. What did Parvati have to say? Where is at least some of the money going? Read on to find out.

Surviving the Micronesia Reunion: Injuries, Love, and Dumb Moves, by David Bloomberg: The finale is over, but the live reunion follows immediately. Jeff Probst doesn’t pull any punches as he talks about the dumbest moves of the game, but he also brings us up to speed on how everybody’s injuries are healing, who has found (and kept) love, and much more. Plus, who wins $100,000 from Sprint?

Surviving Micronesia, the Finale: We Are the Champions!, by David Bloomberg: The final four women kept on fighting ‘til the end. In their eyes, they are the champions. But really, they can’t all be winners. Somebody has to come through in the end. Who will it be? Read on to find out all the details about the Survivor finale!

Survivor: Micronesia – Who Will Go and Who Will Win in the Final Episode?, by Kari Kennedy: This season started out as the battle between the Fans and the Favorites, but in the end it came down to the battle of the sexes with the women overpowering brawn with brains. As the final four women take their ride to the end of the game, who will go and who will be the ultimate Survivor for the season? This article contains no spoilers.

The Dumbest Survivor Ever – Survivor: Micronesia’s Erik Throws Away His Game, by David Bloomberg: It was a moment that will go down in Survivor – and indeed all of reality TV – history. Erik won immunity and was only one step away from making it to the final three and facing the jury for a million dollars. And then he gave it away and was immediately voted out. The will probably never be another person who so clearly needs to be inducted into the Reality TV Hall of Shame for such strategic stupidity.

Surviving Micronesian Idol: Guilted and Jilted out of the Final Four, by Ken Kellam III: So exactly what can Ken say about perhaps the most controversial move in Survivor history? And who will go on to win the million? Join along as he answers these and other questions.

An “Insider” Look at Survivor: Micronesia Episode 13 -- “Damn! Damn! They Got Me!”, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: This week Erik won immunity once again, so it looked like Natalie’s goose was cooked. But Cirie’s suggestion had Natalie rising like a phoenix from the ashes of Erik’s foolishness. What does Erik have to say about the ladies’ gambit? What does Amanda say about manipulating Erik? And what does Natalie think about the play of the women, in general? All this and more, inside.

Surviving the Jury on Survivor, by Betsy Wasser: The final three players on Survivor: Micronesia will soon face their most important challenge. That is, they will have to convince the members of the jury to award them a million dollars. What can a smart player do to increase their odds? Read on for an analysis of the behavior of Survivor jurors.

“Biggest Blunder Ever” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Erik, by David Bloomberg: James and Parvati called him the dumbest Survivor ever. So what does Erik have to say for himself? Does he agree? Can he at least laugh about it? And what was he thinking?! Erik answers all the hard questions right here in this exclusive RealityNewsOnline interview!

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Erik Lost, by David Bloomberg: Why Erik lost? Isn’t that obvious? He was “the dumbest Survivor ever!” Well, it might seem like it’s that simple, but is there something behind that? Why did he make the decision he made? What’s the root cause behind why Erik lost?

Survivor: Micronesia – Advice for the Final Four, by Jeffrey Clinard: It’s final four time, and each player has to worry about getting to the finals and winning the game. What approach should they take to do both? Jeffrey has the advice.

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 13: One Good Mistake Deserves Another, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Enough of the clever article titles; the one above tells it like it is, sweetly and succinctly. So which of Erik’s Sirens can win it all, and who is the favorite?

Surviving Micronesia, Episode 13: I Should Have Known Better, by David Bloomberg: For three weeks running, we’ve seen blindsides involving the immunity idol – two because it wasn’t used and one because it was. This is the last week for the idol to be in play – could it happen again? And with four women against one guy, will Erik find a way to turn the ladies against each other?

Hall of Fame Moment – Survivor: Micronesia’s Amanda Shows Everybody How to Use the Hidden Immunity Idol, by David Bloomberg: For two weeks running, the holders of the hidden immunity idol were sent packing because they didn’t use the idol they held. Then Amanda found it and showed everybody just how to use it. Her con job of almost the entire tribe was a perfect play and a classic moment of Survivor history. It is also a Reality TV Hall of Fame Moment as well.

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Alexis Lost, by David Bloomberg: Alexis was sent packing even though the unofficial vote count had her in the firm majority. She doesn’t get a recount because the immunity idol was actually used! But how did she end up in the position of prime target? Why did Alexis lose?

An “Insider” Look at Survivor: Micronesia Episode 12 – “Yeah, I Didn’t See That One Coming At All”, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: Who would have thought a scratch on James’ finger would send him packing? But that it did. But that’s not the only thing that happened this episode. Amanda pulled off a great blindside using the immunity idol this past week. Natalie and Alexis didn’t see the idol until it whacked Alexis right out of the game. What does Alexis have to say about her ouster? How does James feel about getting pulled from the game?

Survivor: Micronesia - Who Will Go in Episode 13?, by Kari Kennedy: Dead man walking! The black widow brigade is in full swing. Can Erik survive the all the women's tangled webs? Or will with women take out one of their own and keep Erik as easy jury fodder?

Survivor: Micronesia – Advice for the Remaining Five, by Jeffrey Clinard: Only five are left and it’s time for the Survivors to keep an eye on the final stages of the game. Who seems to have a game plan, and who seems to be clueless? And what should they be doing to impress the jury? Jeffrey has the advice.

Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 12 Best Fave and Least Fan—One Final Switch, by Sandy Lamparello: This episode of Survivor: Micronesia brought another blindside, and a very skillful acquisition and use of the hidden immunity idol. For this final article of the season, Sandy has once again decided to switch things up. Read all about it!

Survivor: Micronesia – Ranking the Survivors: Week 12 – Enough with the Injuries, Already!, by Zubin J. Wadia: The injuries are piling up! First Penner, then Chet, now James. But where do the remaining, non-injured castaways rank? And how does Zubin think that the final vote will go?

Survivor: Micronesia’s Monday Morning Quarterback – Hunches in Bunches, by AJ Mass: The Monday Morning Quarterback returns once again to provide his Seussian commentary on Survivor. This week, we have another rhyme for another great backstab.

Surviving Micronesian Idol – Was That a Breathtaking Performance or What?, by Ken Kellam III: Once again, someone got blindsided at Tribal Council. Once again, it made for great drama. And once again, Ken’s here to dissect it and ask his usual assortment of questions.

“I Learned to Embrace My Smiley Happiness” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s James, by David Bloomberg: How is James’ finger? What was he doing with it that they didn’t show us on TV? How was his strategy this time different from last time. Speaking of last time, what does the guy who didn’t play two idols think of the two guys who didn’t play their idols? James tells us all about this and more in RealityNewsOnline’s exclusive interview – also featuring some added comments from Alexis!

“She Played It Perfectly” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Alexis, by David Bloomberg: Alexis was completely blindsided by Amanda’s acting job this week. In fact, Alexis tells us that Amanda did even more acting than we knew. Why did she send Amanda to Exile Island to begin with? What was her strategy? How is her knee? Alexis tells us all about it in this exclusive interview with RealityNewsOnline – also featuring some added comments from James!

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 12: Chicken Pox, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Before chickens become meals, they usually come home to roost. Surprise events that wrecked the best-laid plans of mice and women reinforced this in an episode that had fewer clichés than this paragraph.

Surviving Micronesia, Episode 12: The Lady Don’t Mind, by David Bloomberg: We ended last week’s episode with the medics wanting to take a look at James’ finger injury. Certainly there can’t be another person leaving due to medical reasons this season? In any case, will the women stick together or turn on each other? And which lady doesn’t mind – and what doesn’t she mind?

Embarrassingly Naïve – Survivor: Micronesia’s Jason Is Inducted into the Reality TV Hall of Shame, by David Bloomberg: Jason escaped from the Reality TV Hall of Shame once, but then he took his naïveté one step further – and it cost him the game. Blindsided while holding the immunity idol just one week after it happened to Ozzy! Add this to the top of the list of Jason’s other missteps along the way, and there can only be one conclusion.

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Jason Lost, by David Bloomberg: You might think that the reason Jason lost is obvious. He was, as David called him in his recap, “thick as a brick.” But that doesn’t explain everything, nor is it really fully descriptive. What happened to lead Jason down this path? What should he have done differently? Why did Jason lose?

Survivor: Micronesia - Who Will Go in Episode 12?, by Kari Kennedy: It's getting down to the wire and from the looks of it, it's just about any woman's game. Oops, did I say that? Estrogen bonding is fierce in Micronesia, but will the force continue to stay strong? Will the remaining two guys hang on to live another day or will the black widow imagery continue to show? Let's see what we can deduce from this week's clues, hints and editing.

An “Insider” Look at Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 11 – “Wow, I’m Going to Look So Stupid”, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: This week Jason, leader of the Egonauts, finally crashed his ship on the rocks of his own stupidity. What does Jason have to say about his play? What does Cirie think about how the game is going? And what habit does Jason have that annoys the snot out of James? All this and more inside!

Survivor: Micronesia – Ranking the Survivors, Episode 11 – The Uninvolved and the Apathetic, by Zubin J. Wadia: This season just gets more boring by the minute. It’s getting to the point that we need guest stars to wake people up. But who is this guy?

Survivor: Micronesia – Advice for the Remaining Seven, by Jeffrey Clinard: At this point in the game, the Survivors should be looking at the money and who is likely to win it. In that context, which people are the biggest threats? How should they be preserving their game, and how should the others look to change it? Jeffrey has the advice.

Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 11 Best Fan and Least Fave—Opportunity Seized, and Missed Opportunity, by Sandy Lamparello: We had our second backstabbing in a row—both against someone holding the hidden immunity idol—this week on Survivor: Micronesia as Jason squandered the second chances he had been given and trusted those who should not have been trusted. Although it was a Fan who was sent packing, there was a Fave who missed a golden opportunity. Sandy’s here to break it all down!

“Putting My Trust in Other People Led to My Demise” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Jason, by David Bloomberg: Jason made a number of not-so-great game moves that culminated in his being voted off while holding the immunity idol. In this exclusive interview, David asks him the questions readers want to know about, like how could think a stick was the idol, why he believed Natalie, and what he thought of her comments about him behind his back.

Survivor: Micronesia’s Monday Morning Quarterback – Eight Apples Up on Top, by AJ Mass: The Survivors are getting stupider and stupider as the weeks go by. So it’s time for AJ to try as simple a rhyme as possible so that perhaps they can figure out what's going on before it's too late.

Survivor: Micronesia – Where Have You Been All Season?, by Ken Kellam III: For much of the season, one player has been mostly an extra, occasionally rising to, at best, a supporting player. But, suddenly, this same person has vaulted into potential leading lady status. How exactly has this happened? Join Ken as he answers these and other questions.

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 11: Apple Fest, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Perhaps in awe of Parvati and Cirie, whose mistaken cast-off last episode eroded their positions, this episode Alexis and Natalie emulated them with a blunder of their own. What was it, how will this trigger a catfight, and who is likely to bob up to the top as the apple-fest continues?

Surviving Micronesia, Episode 11: Thick As a Brick, by David Bloomberg: It’s repercussion time! How do Amanda and James react to the blindsiding of Ozzy? What are Parvati’s plans? Is there another immunity idol in play? Whose deafness is a shout such that nobody can make them think? And what role does Natalie play in all of this?

Why Survivor: Micronesia’s Jason Is Not in the Hall of Shame, by David Bloomberg: Survivor: Micronesia’s Jason almost went from the Reality TV Hall of Fame to the Reality TV Hall of Shame in just a few minutes. What happened to cause such a drastic change? And how did he avoid ending up with his own spot of shame right here? Read on to find out.

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Ozzy Lost, by David Bloomberg: King Ozzy ruled the land. But suddenly and without warning, he was deposed! How could such a thing happened? Was Queen Parvati right to join in the coup? Why did Ozzy lose?

Survivor: Micronesia – Who Will Go in Episode 11?, by Kari Kennedy: The normal editing patterns producers give us to hide an obvious eviction seemed to make it clear that Jason would be duped by those who said they wouldn’t vote for him if he dropped from the immunity challenge. Instead, we were given a direct view into Ozzy’s incredible blindsiding. Ripples will go through camp this week making some castaways vulnerable. Will either James or Amanda be the new target or will there be another unwitting fly captured in a web of deceit?

Survivor: Micronesia - Advice for the Remaining Eight, by Jeffrey Clinard: The elimination of Ozzy has provided a number of possibilities for Fans and Favorites alike. What pitfalls have some Survivors fallen into, and which ones should some try to avoid? And what should the Survivors be doing to improve their position? Jeffrey has the advice.

Missing Intelligence Award, Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 10—Are You Kidding Me?, by Sandy Lamparello: Another Favorite has left Survivor: Micronesia in what may have been the most shocking blindside ever. Almost as shocking was the move that led to the blindsiding. Find out here what it’s all about, and how it plays into this week’s MIA!

An “Insider” Look at Survivor: Micronesia Episode 10 – “I Should Have Brought the Idol and I Should Have Played It”, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: The king is dead! The king is dead! Or at least deposed and sentenced to jury duty. Ozzy didn’t sense his fellow tribemates plan to oust him, and thus left his idol in the bag. Now he, and the immunity idol, are gone. What does Parvati have to say about her position in the game? Could Jason’s ego get any larger? And what does Ozzy say about his ouster from the game?

Survivor: Micronesia – Surprise!, by Ken Kellam III: As we all now know, Ozzy, and for that matter Erik, Amanda, and James, were in for quite an unpleasant surprise on Thursday. But they weren’t the only ones. Read on as Ken explains

Survivor: Micronesia – Ranking the Survivors, Episode 10 – Falling Fast, by Zubin J. Wadia: The rankings have changed significantly again this week, with the big Ozzy blindside stirring them all up. Who moved up? Who moved way down? Where does Cirie fall into all of this?

“I Just Thought I Could Trust My Friend” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Ozzy, by David Bloomberg: Ozzy figured he was in a good position, with the immunity idol and an alliance that included a friend from outside the game. But he just never saw the knife coming for his back. In this exclusive interview, Ozzy tells RealityNewsOnline how he changed up his game, how his alliance formed, where his relationship stands with Amanda, and whether his friendship with Parvati will be affected outside the game.

Survivor: Micronesia’s Monday Morning Quarterback – One Vote, Two Votes… Uh-Oh!, by AJ Mass: Survivor’s episode this week was like a Dr. Seuss counting game. One vote for Jason, two votes for Jason. It seemed so obvious that Jason was going… until he didn’t. What Seussian verse does AJ have for us this week?

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 10: One, Two, Three Times a Mistake, Ladies, by David Bloomberg: SOS! If you’re looking to see strategic mistakes in bulk, this was the episode for you. Let’s say it’s not a triple play Cirie should have bargained for, while it should make three Fans ecstatic.

Surviving Micronesia, Episode 10: Scheming Demons Dressed in Kingly Guise, by David Bloomberg: King Ozzy and Queen Parvati rule the land – though each has their own concubine. Is there trouble in paradise with one of these couples? Is the king just a scheming demon? And which player makes a move so bad that James says of him, “I thought I was the dumbest Survivor ever”? Read on for all the details!

Survivor: Micronesia – Who Will Go in Episode 10?, by Kari Kennedy: Eliza was the first victim of the merge and our first jury member. Before she left, she outed Ozzy and his hidden immunity idol. Will this have an effect on how the game is played now or will another castaway get caught up in the fray?

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Eliza Lost, by David Bloomberg: Eliza seemed to have a good strategy and knew what she needed to do – she just couldn’t pull it off. How much of her fate was due to bad luck and how much was related to her personality or attempts to get rid of Parvati? Why did Eliza lose?

Missing Intelligence Award, Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 9—Don’t Make Promises You Can’t Keep, by Sandy Lamparello: The Survivor: Micronesia tribes are merged and it’s now an individual game. But someone’s actions in the days before the merge could have a negative effect on the rest of her game. Find out who it is right here!

Survivor: Micronesia – Ranking the Survivors, Episode 9 – Stupid, Stupid People, by Zubin J. Wadia: The merge has come, and Zubin, for one could not be more enraged at the high levels of stupidity displayed by most of the castaways. Is that why Shii-Ann keeps on popping up?

An “Insider” Look at Survivor: Micronesia Episode 9 – “It Was Not Easier the Second Time Around”, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: It’s merge time for the Fans and Favorites! Eliza loses out when Jason, the other tribal outsider, not only wins the immunity challenge, but gives her a stick to protect herself in Tribal Council. What does Eliza have to say about the stick? All this and more, inside!

Survivor: Micronesia – Advice for the Remaining 9, by Jeffrey Clinard: After the merge, several people are running the game, while others are sticking to allies they may not be able to trust. Who has the strong positions, which Survivors are in trouble, and what should they all be doing? Jeffrey has the advice.

Survivor: Micronesia – Hottie or Haughty?, by Ken Kellam III: As the game enters the phase where only the strong don’t survive, at least not without immunity, there’s one player whom Ken wants gone sooner than later due to a demeanor that sends the message, “I am the center of the universe, and it’s my game. The rest of you are just playing in it.” And just who is this officious, arrogant player? Hint: It ain’t Ozzy

Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 9 Best Fan and Least Fave—The World Revolves Around Ozzy, by Sandy Lamparello: Our tribes have merged on Survivor: Micronesia and it appears that it’s Fans v. Favorites no more. As the number of Survivors dwindles, the amount of scheming increases, leaving us with people who play well, and people who play not-so-well. Sandy’s here with two prime examples.

Survivor: Micronesia’s Monday Morning Quarterback – If I Ran Dabu, by AJ Mass: It’s time for more Suessian verse, this time aimed at Jason, who certainly would like to run the Dabu tribe. But if he can’t even tell a stick from an immunity idol, what other crazy ideas might he have – if he ran Dabu?

“I Was Shocked He Really Thought That Was the Idol” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Eliza, by David Bloomberg: The other players really knew how to “stick” it to Eliza. If only she had known about it a bit earlier, how does she think she could have turned things around? And why didn’t she have an alliance with the Fans on Airai before Parvati came knocking? Eliza tells us all the details in this exclusive RealityNewsOnline interview.

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 9: That’s Uncool, It Took Me Weeks to Get Voted Off, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Showing Eliza the door was the easy part. For Amanda the hardest part is keeping cool, for Alexis it’s keeping it on, for Cirie it’s staying attentive, and for Parvati it’s keeping her brain from hurting with looming decisions. And are the guys relevant in all of this?

Surviving Micronesia, Episode 9: Oh How Wrong Can You Be?, by David Bloomberg: It’s time for the merge! There are several new alliances percolating – which one(s) will win out? Will the hidden immunity idol need to be played? Will the fake hidden immunity idol be played by Jason? And why is the title of the article a line from the song “Jealousy”?

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Ami Lost, by David Bloomberg: As we approached Ami’s final episode, it looked like she was trying her damnedest to work with the Fans. But then she said she didn’t, both in the episode and at post-show interviews. With such confusing information, can we figure out why Ami lost?

Survivor: Micronesia – Advice for the Remaining 10, by Jeffrey Clinard: The merge is approaching, meaning there are new considerations for each player and alliance. Which Survivors have a solid position, and what should the ones who don’t be doing to eventually change the game? Jeffrey has the advice.

Survivor: Micronesia – Who Will Go in Episode 9?, by Kari Kennedy: The game is shifting into a heavier gear as the castaways start up the last long hill in the game. Will pre-shakeup alliances hold strong or will new ones begin to gel? What stories are the producers trying to tell us with the remaining ten? This article contains no spoilers.

An “Insider” Look at Survivor: Micronesia Episode 8 – “I Wish I had Played Straight From the Heart”, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: This week, the Malakal once again found themselves on the losing side of a challenge despite Erik’s best efforts. Erik may have failed in the challenge, but he succeeded where it mattered most – keeping himself in the game. What does Ami say about her fellow Favorites picking Erik to stay over her? What bizarre idea does Erik come up with to stay in the game? And who shows a peculiar degree of chicken psychic skills? All this and more, inside!

Missing Intelligence Award, Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 8 – What Exactly HAVE You Been Doing?, by Sandy Lamparello: Airai continued its dominance over Malakal on this week’s episode of Survivor: Micronesia, avoiding Tribal Council for the fourth time since the shuffle. The fact that their tribe has done so well must mean all of its members are playing intelligently, right? Wrong! Sandy’s back to explain.

Survivor: Micronesia – Ranking the Survivors, Week 8 – Flip-Flop, by Zubin J. Wadia: The merge is here! The merge is here! And with that merge comes a huge change in the rankings. How have they changed? Have things gotten better or worse for Cirie? Read on to find out.

Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 8 Best Fan and Least Fave—Ya Gotta Do What Ya Gotta Do, by Sandy Lamparello: A Favorite was sent packing this week on Survivor: Micronesia, despite her protestations of trustworthiness. Airai continued their dominance over Malakal, winning the combined reward/immunity challenge. Another week means it’s time for some awards, and Sandy’s back to bring them to you!

“I Never Wanted to Get Rid of Ozzy” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Ami, by David Bloomberg: We saw Ami trying to make deals with the Fans. Or did we? She claimed at her final Tribal Council that she was just leading them on. Now that she’s out of the game and has nothing to hide, what was the truth? (OK, so the title is a bit of a hint.) What does Ami have to say about how different this time around was from Vanuatu? And what injury did she sustain that adds to the growing list from this season? Read on to find out all this and more in this exclusive RealityNewsOnline interview.

Survivor: Micronesia’s Monday Morning Quarterback – Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky I Am?, by AJ Mass: What does AJ have to say about the play of young Erik, the ice cream scooper, in this week’s poetical column? For one thing, is anybody unluckier than he is?

Survivor: Micronesia – A Tale of Two Evictions, by Ken Kellam III: Ami has joined the rather short list of players to be evicted from Survivor twice. But the feelings brought out by each ouster could not be more different. Join Ken as he explains.

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 8: Secrets and Allies, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! From a strategic standpoint, would evicting Ami or Erik be the right move? And how could that decision affect the remainder of the game? Even more esoterically, does anybody remember where they read something like the second paragraph in this article before?

Surviving Micronesia, Episode 8: Honesty Is Hardly Ever Heard, by David Bloomberg: Honesty rarely finds a place in Survivor. So who is trying to use it to their advantage? Who finally feels like they’ve found a place in their tribe? And what new twist throws wrenches into the works this week?

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Tracy Lost, by David Bloomberg: Tracy was in a bad position from the very beginning of the game, but kept hanging on. She even hung on when the tribes were mixed and came oh-so-close to pulling a huge blindside of Ozzy. But she couldn’t get it done, and the votes came up for her instead. What happened? Why did Tracy lose?

Survivor: Micronesia – Who Will Go in Episode 8?, by Kari Kennedy: “I am woman, hear me roar!” seems to be the anthem as the girls begin to hunt for their food and scheme together. Will we lose another man this week? Who will end up in tears?

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Kathy Lost, by David Bloomberg: You may be surprised to see an article dedicated to why Kathy lost, given that she quit. However, the only people whose actions David doesn’t analyze are those who go out due to injury. So let’s see what let Kathy to the point of feeling she needed to quit. Why did Kathy lose?

A Fan Should Have Known Better – Survivor: Micronesia’s Kathy Quits, by David Bloomberg: Kathy was supposed to be one of the Fans who has watched a ton of Survivor and knew what she was getting herself into. But instead, she began complaining about her situation from Day 1, as if she truly had no idea. After surviving through the use of emotional crutches for 19 days, she gave up and quit the game. Now she’s being inducted into the Reality TV Hall of Shame.

Survivor: Micronesia - Points To Ponder , by Ken Kellam III: The show may have been pre-empted this past week by NCAA hoops action, but Ken thinks the real March Madness may be taking place in another hemisphere. And as such, he has a few questions regarding those players left in the game, and one who isn’t. Read on for details.

, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: Once again this week, two Survivors went home. One went fighting tooth and nail to stay, and the other fought to leave. What surprise did the Malakal get on their reward? What does Tracy think of how she played the game? And just how clueless is Kathy? Find out through this recap of the bonus Insider video.

Survivor: Micronesia – Ranking the Survivors, Week 7 – Keep False Hope Alive!, by Zubin J. Wadia: We had a quit, a near-attempt at a blindside, and some sound bites that made Zubin question the intellect of the people who go on Survivor. Through all this, he managed to eke out the rankings. Who’s staying? Who’s leaving? And how is Lewis Black involved?

Survivor: Micronesia – Advice for the Remaining 11, by Jeffrey Clinard: Two more Survivors exited the game last week, dropping the numbers close to the point of a traditional merge time. How should that event factor into the plans of the remaining 11 players? Jeffrey has the advice.

Not Surviving Micronesia: I Dream of Quitting, by Ken Kellam III: Kathy seemed at times about as stable as a house of cards, so what can we make of her decision to leave the game? Ken thinks he has a few answers, as you’ll see if you read on.

Survivor: Micronesia’s Monday Morning Quarterback – Oscar the Monster, by AJ Mass: What does King Ozzy have in common with a turtle? Tune in to AJ’s Seussian musings to see!

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 7: Bad Moves All Around, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Once the episode gets past the therapy, an interesting tactic emerges which suggests a superior, but disputed, strategy for the future that may take some players to endgame.

“Mother Nature Kicked My Ass” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Kathy, by David Bloomberg: Kathy “started going into a downward spiral” and was happy to leave Survivor. But what series of events led her to that point? Why does she feel she was unlucky? What does she say to those who criticize her for taking a spot in the game that another Fan could have had? And how is she doing now? Kathy answers all of these questions and more in this exclusive RealityNewsOnline interview.

“I Wish the Fans Had Been More Strategic” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Tracy, by David Bloomberg: Tracy tried to oust Ozzy for two weeks running, but was foiled each time. Did she feel like Chet left her in the lurch? Did he explain why he wouldn’t help her with the vote last week? What does she think of Joel? And why did she spend her tenth anniversary on Exile Island? Tracy answers all of these questions and more in this exclusive RealityNewsOnline interview!

Surviving Micronesia, Episode 7: Without Hope, You Cannot Start the Day, by David Bloomberg: In the Yes song of the same name as this article’s title, they sang, “I can see the rhythm of the rain.” Unfortunately, not everybody is happy to see the rain. In fact, it drives one contestant positively to despair. Can that person follow the advice of the song and “shake it off”? Meanwhile, on the other tribe, can a complicated plan come to fruition?

Survivor: Micronesia – Who Will Go in Episode 7?, by Kari Kennedy: This season is snake-bit for the castaways who are injured during challenges. With both tribes down a member, will the dynamics change? Will the strong continue to pick off more of the weak? And how are the producers starting to fill in stories for the evictions coming later in the game?

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Chet Lost, by David Bloomberg: Maybe the reason Chet lost seems obvious. Maybe it is obvious. But given the difference between what we saw of Chet and what we later found out, sometimes the obvious isn’t quite true. And even if it is, what led to that point? Why did Chet lose?

Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 6 Best Fave and Least Fan – Integrity and a Distinct Lack Thereof, by Sandy Lamparello with David Bloomberg: This was a sad week for Sandy on Survivor: Micronesia. Her favorite Favorite had to leave the game and a fair amount of tears were shed – by the Fave and by Sandy, not to mention the rest of the Airai tribe. Over on Malakal, a somewhat similar, yet very different, exit was made from the game. The turmoil of this week caused a switch in this article, so click here to read all about it!

Survivor: Micronesia – Advice for the Remaining 13, by Jeffrey Clinard: With Chet and Jonathan gone, both tribes have new situations to sort out among the remaining Survivors. Which players are in good positions, and which ones need to play for time? And what should Jason do? Jeffrey has the advice.

Survivor: Micronesia – Ranking the Survivors, Week 6, by Zubin J. Wadia: With an evacuation, a near-blindsiding, and a vote, it seems hard to rank the castaways sometimes. But Zubin has done it! Who’s at the top? Who’s probably going home? And who just cannot be read? It just might surprise you.

Missing Intelligence Award, Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 6—Things May Not Actually Be as They Seem, by Sandy Lamparello: This week on Survivor: Micronesia, Jonathan was forced out by an infection that threatened his life, while Chet quit due to an alleged foot injury, telling his tribe to vote him off the island at Tribal Council and refusing to join with the alliance that had dragged him along for the whole game. Medics had tended to Jonathan on at least two occasions, but they had never examined Chet. Or had they? And how does this all factor into this week’s MIA? Sandy’s here to tell you.

An “Insider” Look at Survivor: Micronesia Episode 6 -- “It was 300 Percent Harder Than I Thought it Would Be”, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: This week saw not one, but two, injured Survivors sent home. One made it to the vote and one had to bow to the forces of fate and infection. Why did Tracy vote for Erik?

Survivor: Micronesia – The Worst Interviewee Ever?, by Ken Kellam III: This week Ken examines the ouster of two players – one Fan and one Favorite. Ken feels very differently about these two competitors. What does he think about the interviews Chet and Jonathan conducted, and who does he thinks is the worst interviewee ever?

“It Was Just Fricking Bad Luck” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Jonathan, by David Bloomberg: It was obvious that Jonathan didn’t want to leave the game, even when the doctor told him his life was in danger. Did he really feel he was in that strong a position? What was his plan going forward? What are his feelings about safety in the game? And how is his leg doing? Jonathan tells all right here in this exclusive interview.

“I Don’t Feel I Had a Choice” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Chet, by David Bloomberg: Chet was portrayed very poorly, especially when it came to the way he left the show. We didn’t see any medics visiting Chet, and we really didn’t even see his injury itself – contrasted to all we saw with Jonathan. But as Chet explains in this exclusive interview, he was in almost as bad a state. But if he was leaving anyway, why didn’t he join Tracy’s plan to oust Ozzy? And why did he and Tracy vote for Erik? Read about all of this and more, right here!

Survivor: Micronesia’s Monday Morning Quarterback – Oh, the Places You Won't Go, by AJ Mass: It’s time to join AJ in his Survivor-fevered dreams. What do his Seussian dreams have to say about Chet and Jonathan’s exits from the game? And what do his dreams say about Chet’s decision not to help vote off Ozzy?

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 6: Getting Out of Dodge, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Two players in essence leave voluntarily, but could one have done so under better terms? And yet another volunteered too much. What does it all mean for the strategy going forward?

Surviving Micronesia, Episode 6: Tear Down the Wall!, by David Bloomberg: Everybody has a breaking point – a time when the wall they have built up comes falling down. Who has their wall completely shattered this week? Who pulls down their own? And who does David want to be under a wall when it falls down on them?

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Joel Lost, by David Bloomberg: Joel was the type of contestant you expect to make it until the merge and then get voted off because he was a challenge threat. How did his tribemates get persuaded that he was quite the opposite? And does Joel himself now understand what he did wrong? Why did Joel lose?

Survivor: Micronesia - Who Will Go in Episode 6?, by Kari Kennedy: The tribes are now mixed, but will these groups continue to vote off the strong? Will the weak inherit the game this season? And what will happen to Jonathan after his injury from last week?

Missing Intelligence Award, Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 5 – Don’t Let the Door Hit Ya, by Sandy Laparello: The tribes shuffled on Survivor: Micronesia this week, and Fans are playing alongside Faves for the first time. New tribes don’t cause old habits to die, however, and as always, someone wasn’t using their head for much more than a hat rack. Find out who right here!

Survivor: Micronesia - Advice for the Remaining 15, by Jeffrey Clinard: The Fans and Favorites are mixed, meaning the game changed for everybody. Which players benefitted by the shuffle, and which players are in weaker positions? And what should each player be doing to advance in the game? Jeffrey has the advice.

Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 5 Best Fan and Least Fave – Immunity Matters, by Sandy Lamparello: There’s been a tribal shuffle on Survivor: Micronesia and it’s Fans v. Faves no more! The veterans are now playing alongside the rookies, with some interesting results. The newly-reformed Airai tribe avoided Tribal Council, but Malakal wasn’t so lucky. Now that another Survivor has left the island, Sandy’s here with this week’s awards.

Survivor: Micronesia: Did Anyone Get The Number Of Whatever Hit That Truck?, by Ken Kellam III: Five weeks into the season, three of the more colorful players in the game have been invited to seek their reality television fortunes elsewhere. While this may be good for the game plans of some Fans and Faves like Cirie, is it good for the fans watching at home? Join along as Ken looks at these and other questions. As for answers, there may not be any.

“Well Done, Cirie” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Joel, by David Bloomberg: Joel wanted to wring some necks when he was first voted out of Survivor. Now that he’s had some time and saw what happened to lead to that point, what does he think? Is he still mad or can he think about things objectively? To what does he attribute his own loss? Joel addresses all this and more right here in this exclusive RealityNewsOnline interview!

Survivor: Micronesia’s Monday Morning Quarterback – You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch, by AJ Mass: This week the Grinch infiltrates AJ’s dreams… and oh, what a Grinch this Grinch is! Indeed, who has taken over our Grinch and his dog?

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 5: Rich Woman, Poor Man, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! The strategically rich make themselves richer, the strategically poor go home. Who is taking strategy to a new level?

Surviving Micronesia, Episode 5: Psycho Killer, by David Bloomberg: Joel has often reminded viewers of a psycho killer. We’re not just talking metaphorically here, as he offed Mary and then Mikey – some of the things he says and the looks he gives are just downright scary! With a tribal mix-up in the works, how will it all pan out for him – and everybody else? And there is enough blood in this episode to please any fan of the psycho killer type of story.

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Mikey B Lost, by David Bloomberg: Mikey B understood better than many players that he needed to scheme and plot. But he was still voted out in only the tribe’s second vote. What happened? Why did he go so soon when he originally thought he controlled the tribe? Why did Mikey B lose?

Survivor: Micronesia - Who Will Go in Episode 5?, by Kari Kennedy: Just what game are these people playing this season? Will an injury pull one player out of the game or will there still be a Tribal Council and eviction? And will the Double-Date alliance stay together with a shuffling of the tribes?

Survivor: Micronesia – Advice for the Remaining 16, by Jeffrey Clinard: The tribes are about to be mixed, which means everybody is going to be scrambling for new alliances to hold together. Which Survivors have the advantage and what players are getting reversals of fortune? And no matter what happens, what should the players be doing to stay in the game? Jeffrey has the advice.

Missing Intelligence Award, Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 4 – Some People Never Learn, by Sandy Lamparello: Another Fan has left the shores of Micronesia, and it’s not one most people were expecting. Tracy and Joel made some very intelligent moves to better their positions in the game, but not all of the Survivors can say the same. Who is showing a decided lack of intelligence? Sandy’s back to tell you!

An “Insider” Look at Survivor: Micronesia Episode 4 -- “I’m Extremely Confident it’s Going to Bite Them in the Ass.”, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: What do the Fans have in common with a rooster? Well, this week both were slaughtered by the Favorites. What does Cirie have to say about her position on her tribe? What does Mikey think about Joel’s betrayal? And what’s got the Favorites’ all excited? All this and more inside!

“Joel’s Probably Lucky He Voted Me Off” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Mikey B, by David Bloomberg: Mikey B surprisingly lost his close ally Mary in the tribe’s first vote. Then he surprisingly lost the game of Survivor in the Fans’ second vote. What does he think of what happened? For that matter, what does he think of Tracy and Joel? Read on to find out all this and more in this exclusive interview with RealityNewsOnline.

Survivor: Micronesia’s Monday Morning Quarterback – The Chet in the Hat, by AJ Mass: This week, AJ receives a guest star in his dreams – The Chet in the Hat! But what does The Chet have to say about the Fans’ loss and subsequent eviction of Mikey?

Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 4 Best Fan and Least Fave – The Right and Wrong Ways to Manipulate, by Sandy Lamparello: This week in Micronesia, the Fans suffered two defeats—three if you count Ozzy’s finding of the hidden immunity idol. But not all of them played a bad game. Over at Favorite camp, the scheming continued, but not always in the smartest manner. Now that the votes have been tallied and our tribes are once again even, it’s time for some awards!

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 4: Casualties and Coalitions, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! A contestant pays with his game life for violating perhaps the prime object lesson in Survivor, even as his executioner manages to erode his own position. Still, with a swap coming, fortunes could change dramatically.

Surviving Micronesia, Episode 4: Moving Targets, by David Bloomberg: Last week, the target moved from Parvati to Eliza to Yau-Man. This week, Eliza knows she has a target, as does Chet. But can the target keep moving away from one of them to somebody else on the tribe? Or will the decision be a fairly straightforward one?

An “Insider” Look at Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 3 – “It’s a Very Cruel Game”, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: Loveable Yau-Man got the boot this week, and once CBS finally got the web clips up we can see that he tried to convince Cirie to join with him. Who does Jonathan say signed their own death warrant this week? How does Alexis feel about the challenges? What does James think about winning a shovel at the reward challenge? And how does Ozzy feel about his vote? All this and more inside!

Survivor: Micronesia - Advice for the Remaining 17, by Jeffrey Clinard: The battles on Survivor aren’t just in the challenges; they are fights for political control of the tribes. Both sides have gone to war, and some players are winning the battles so far. What should the Survivors be doing to win the upcoming battle to stay in the game? Jeffrey has the advice.

Survivor: Micronesia – Who Will Go in Episode 4?, by Kari Kennedy: How is it that Cirie has gone from one who fears leaves to one who is feared? She and Jonathan Penner continue to face off over on the Favorites tribe, while Joel and Mikey bow up to each other. Who may win these two staunch battles, or will there be friendly fire taking out yet another undeserving player?

Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 3 Best Fan and Least Fave – The Hard Sell, by Sandy Lamparello: Week 3 of Survivor: Micronesia gave us a lot of the Favorites but not much of the Fans, who endured a cold, wet, miserable night but still won immunity the next day. Over at Fave camp, Cirie chose sides and got her pick voted off. Now, it’s time for some awards!

Missing Intelligence Award, Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 3 and Big Brother 9, Week 2—This Was the Best Choice You Could Make?, by Sandy Lamparello: We’ve said goodbye to three Survivors and two Big Brother couples and the games are heating up. Some people seem to have grasped the game, while others—haven’t. Whether on the island or in the house, intelligence is definitely missing in some key places. Read on to find out where.

Survivor: Micronesia—JAYE, to the Left of me, Lovers to the Right, Here I am…, by Ken Kellam III: So why exactly is Ken borrowing (okay, paraphrasing) a line from Stealer’s Wheel? Could it be because the next line, also the song’s title, pertains to one of the players? Read on as Ken addresses these and other questions.

“I Didn’t Think I Would Be a Threat So Early in the Game” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Yau-Man, by David Bloomberg: Yau-Man was a Favorite on Survivor: Micronesia, but apparently Cirie was not a big fan! Why did she turn against him? Considering that all we saw was Jonathan talking to Cirie for Yau-Man, did he ever chat with her one-on-one? And just how bad was the reward challenge really? Yau-Man discusses all this and more!

Survivor: Micronesia’s Monday Morning Quarterback – The Lorax and the Baseball Furies, by AJ Mass: This week the Lorax is happy for the fans! But what does he have to whisper in AJ’s dreams about all the goings on in last week’s episode? And what do baseball furies have to do with all of this? Here’s a hint: Look at the face paint.

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Yau-Man Lost, by David Bloomberg: Yau-Man did quite well on this season. This time around, not so much. It came down to one of the most popular contestants vs. another of the most popular contestants. Why did Yau-Man come out on the losing end? Why was he targeted to begin with? Why did Yau-Man lose?

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 3: Sitting Pretty, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! Two players have put themselves in good positions to go far despite being so early in the game. Who are they and what must they do to get there? And to go as far, do some others have the… well, read on…

Surviving Micronesia, Episode 3: Paint the Night with Battle Cries, by David Bloomberg: Does Parvati have James wrapped around her little finger? What about Amanda & Ozzy? And just how does Cirie fit into the Favorites’ mix? Meanwhile, what will Mikey do about Joel’s big move last week? And what happens in the challenge that has been in promos all week, with war paint and battle cries and tackling and shoving? Wait – was that the challenge or this week’s Tribal Council?

Survivor: Micronesia - Advice for the Remaining 18, by Jeffrey Clinard: Each tribe has gone to Tribal Council, and each tribe has shown internal divisions. With so many factions, it’s hard to keep track without a scorecard. The Fans went to Tribal Council and voted out Mary. Now, each faction and player left in the game needs to develop a strategy in order to progress. What should they be doing? Jeffrey has the answers.

Survivor: Micronesia – Who Will Go in Episode 3?, by Kari Kennedy: Shots fired! The first blindside of many promised this season happened last week. Will Joel’s move to oust Mary backfire on him? Or will he command his minions to vote out another key player? And will Cirie become the queen of her side of the island, swaying her vote whichever way the wind blows?

An “Insider” Look at Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 2 – “You Guys Really, Really Blindsided Me”, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: This week, the Fans experienced Tribal Council for the first time. Despite there being an obvious minority of three in the tribe, not one of them was sent packing. Why did Joel still vote for Tracy even though he wanted Mary out? Did Mary have any clue she was a target? Are Natalie and Alexis forming their own alliance? And who is Amanda getting game advice from? All this and more, inside!

Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 2 Best Fan and Least Fave – Blindsides and Unbridled Passion, by Sandy Lamparello: Week 2 of Survivor: Micronesia brought us the first blindside of the season. Mikey thought he was squarely in control—until his close ally Mary was sent packing. Over at the Fave camp, love was in the air—apparently quite loudly. How do these things factor into this week’s honors? Sandy’s here with the answers!

Survivor: Micronesia – New Season, New Questions, by Ken Kellam III: The latest season of Survivor is officially underway, and once again, Ken has a few questions. But does he have any answers? That’s your first question of the season.

Missing Intelligence Award, Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 2 and Big Brother 9, Week 1—Speak Up or Forever Hold Your Peace, by Sandy Lamparello: The MIA is back, this week with two shows to cover. Over in Micronesia, we had our first backstabbing. In the Big Brother house, there’s already been a SHOCKING TWIST, an eviction, and a season’s worth of drama. There were a lot of choices for this week’s MIA on both shows. Read on to find out who Sandy chose.

“Joel Was on a Bit of a Power Trip” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Mary, by David Bloomberg: Mary was blindsided – she had no idea she would be voted out. And why should she, given that she was only voted out to get at Mikey? What does she have to say about that? And what about her relationship with Mikey – was it romantic or strategic? Plus, what is Mary’s big announcement involving herself and another former Survivor player? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Micronesia’s Monday Morning Quarterback – The Lorax and The Outsiders, by AJ Mass: What has the Lorax whispered in AJ’s ear about this past episode? What does he make of the “Outsiders” trio Kathy, Tracy, and Chet have formed? Look inside for some Seuss-Seussian Survivorin’!

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Mary Lost, by David Bloomberg: Mary had a little knife, a little knife, a little knife. Mary had a little knife – stuck right in her back. Ah, the first blindside of the season! Did Mary deserve it? How did it happen? Why did Mary lose?

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 2: Right Place, Wrong Time, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: One fan discovers he’s in the right place but at the wrong time, while another makes a classic mistake – all the while each thinking they are committing good strategy. And a favorite may end up making the biggest mistake of all. Who are they? Read on…

Surviving Micronesia, Episode 2: Banana Love, by David Bloomberg: Love is in the air on this Valentine’s Day episode of Survivor. Indeed, not only has Cupid visited the Favorites, but the Fans as well. Coupling up can be dangerous on Survivor… but so can blowing an immunity challenge. Which is worse? Or is there another factor we haven’t even considered?

Survivor: Micronesia – Why Jonny Fairplay Lost, by David Bloomberg: Jonny Fairplay quit, so that should make the first edition of this season’s column kind of pointless, right? Wrong. David takes a look at how Fairplay was doing before he effectively laid down his torch – could he have won, as he claimed? And what irony is there in the reasons for Jonny’s departure? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Micronesia - Who Will Go in Episode 2?, by Kari Kennedy: The Fans recovered from a brief period of being star-struck by their all-time favorite Survivor players, then managed to trounce the competition for immunity. Will they be able to strike again or will they have to send the first of their tribe home? And how will the couples fare among the rest of the Favorites tribe?

Survivor: Micronesia – Advice for the Remaining 19, by Jeffrey Clinard: We’re down one Favorite on Survivor: Micronesia, and 19 Survivors remain. Some of them are playing well, some, not so much. Jeffrey’s here to break it down, and to advise the remaining Survivors.

Missing Intelligence Award, Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 1 – Open Mouth, Insert Foot, by Sandy Lamparello: Survivor: Micronesia is off to an interesting start, as possibly the least-favorite “Favorite” has been sent packing. Jonny Fairplay got himself sent home by basically quitting. But our other Survivors should be playing smart. Are they? Click here to find out about one of them.

Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 1 Best Fan and Least Fave – Social Skills, by Sandy Lamparello: Another season of Survivor is upon us, with a mixture of rookies and veterans playing the game this time. Their goal is the same as always: Outwit, Outplay, Outlast. Have some of our Survivors forgotten which side they’re supposed to be on? Sandy’s here to explain.

Survivor: Micronesia, Ranking the Survivors – The Remaining 19, by Asher Street: Just one episode into this season and already we’ve got surprises. Who would’ve thought Jonny Fairplay would cave in on himself like he did? Who’s set themselves up to do well and who’s in trouble already? Let the rankings begin!

An “Insider” Look at Survivor: Micronesia, Episode 1 – “I’m the Biggest Star in the History of Reality Television”, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: There were a number of surprises in the opening episode pitting Fans vs. Favorites. The fans were surprised that they were playing against former Survivors. The Favorites were surprised how easily the Fans beat them in the first challenge, and everyone was surprised that Jonny Fairplay quit. What does Jonny Fairplay have to say about his early exit? Why are Joel and Alexis forming an alliance? And what does “super-fan” Kathy think about the Favorites tribe?

Survivor: Micronesia’s Monday Morning Quarterback – The Lorax, by AJ Mass: Last season AJ channeled Sun Tzu. Now he’s channeling Dr. Seuss and the Lorax as he comments upon the latest Survivor incarnation – Fans vs. Favorites. And it's all in Suessian verse!

Strategic Overview of Survivor, Episode 1: Who’s Dumber Than He Looks Again?, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: SOS! In a presentation of much more strategic action than typical for a first episode, Jonny Fairplay’s use of national television exposure for his therapy has presented a contestant with an outstanding opportunity to go far. Who is it and what must happen for it to come about?

“It Was the Perfect Conclusion for Jonny Fairplay” – An Interview with Survivor: Micronesia’s Jonny Fairplay , by David Bloomberg: As soon as Jonny Fairplay left Survivor, the questions began: Did he just pull a con on all of us? Did he only go on the show to revive his fame and then leave before the going got tough? Did he plan this all along? Or was he really telling the truth about his concerns? And how is his baby now? Jonny Fairplay answers these questions and more right here.

Surviving Micronesia, Episode 1: All the Best Freaks Are Here , by David Bloomberg: It’s a new season! One tribe has Big Bird, the Incredible Hulk, Jon Bon Jovi, and more. The other has Jonny Fairplay, the biggest reality TV villain of all time. How will they fare against each other? Will experience triumph? Who will be the first one sent packing? What romatnic couples are already forming? And why does David love Yau-Man? Read on to find out!

RNO Roundtable: ‘Survivor: Micronesia’ Predictions , by RealityNewsOnline Staff: It’s time for a new edition of Survivor, which means it’s also time for the RealityNewsOnline staff to take their shot at predicting who will do well and who won’t. Last season, only one of our predictors chose the winner (and he happens to be writing this intro, meaning he can brag!). Can one of our writers do it again? Let’s see what they have to say.

Survivor: Micronesia – Who Will Go in Episode 1? , by Kari Kennedy: Season 16 starts out with a bang as the All-Stars think they’re playing against other prior players, only to find out that they’re playing against hard-core fans. Will the winner be one who has taken his or her second chance at the game and made it work? Or will a super-fan take control of the game and outsmart those who think they have the game wrapped up?

Survivor: Micronesia – the TV Guide Channel Preview , by David Bloomberg: Before the new season of Survivor begins, the TV Guide Channel provides viewers with a short preview of each contestant, generally including what host Jeff Probst thinks about them. What can we learn from this about the Fans? And what is new with the Favorites? Read on to find out!

Survivor: Micronesia – First Thoughts on the Favorites from a Student of the Game, by Zubin J. Wadia: Survivor is back, with one twist: ten “fans” will play this game against ten alumni, aka the “Favorites.” What does this student of the game think about the “Favorites?” What advice can be doled out? Who needs to change up their game the most? Read further to find out!

What Micronesia Survivors Should Have Learned, by David Bloomberg: Over the course of the past 15 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 the likes of Brian, Chris, and Yul. Building on all 15 series to date, here is a newly updated look at what the Micronesia Survivors – both the fans and the favorites – should have learned if they have been paying attention.

Jeff Probst Spills Some Beans on ‘Survivor: Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites’, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: Jeff Probst talked with the media about Survivor’s upcoming 16th season. How does he think bringing back a tribe of old pros to face a tribe of super-fans worked? Did the fans get over their hero worship? Has Survivor been picked up for more seasons? And why is Jonny Fairplay back again?

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