Wednesday, November 06, 2019

Survivor: Island of the Idols - November 6 Blog Party


Last week we saw Elaine's gameplay narrowly keep her in the game. What lies ahead for us tonight? I'll be updating this post with the major happenings throughout the show as it airs here on the East Coast. As always, the real party is in the comments area -- please feel free to join in!

But first … Lifeguard Laurie has updated the blog pool, probably grateful they didn't drop buffs and switch around two weeks in a row. Is your castaway still in it to win it?

Lairo
Dean Kowalski -- CherryPie, Merrilee
Karishma Patel -- Ed in Ohio, SueGee
Jack Nichting -- David, jennifer
Jamal Shipman -- Donna in Alabama, Petals
Janet Carbin -- Donna NY, Sharon C
Kellee Kim -- Glenn Allen, Indiana Jane
Noura Salman -- Jennasmom

Vokai
Aaron Meredith -- Auntie Leigh
Elaine Stott -- Cheryl in NC
Elizabeth Beisel -- CherylNY, monty 924
Missy Byrd -- Janice, TS14Fan
Dan Spilo -- Bizaro22, marthalight
Lauren Beck -- Jackie, Sharon N
Tommy Sheehan -- Karen in CA, Terry is a Texan


Survivor fans ready?

Once again we're starting without the opening sequence. Elaine kept her original four together but hurt feelings abound. But her four now outnumber the other original tribe members.

Over on Lairo Jamal has trouble making fire and manages to annoy one of the women who actually can and does make fire. Uh-oh. Now he's ticked off yet another woman, this time over food portions. He's made himself a target.

Ohhh … Elaine had picked Janet to go to the Island of the Idols. She's not happy because it seems to put a target on those who go there. A boat comes for her and we go through the fan gawking over Rob and Sandra. Rob advises her to think two or three steps ahead. Today's lesson is calculated risk. 

She can win a safety without power advantage good to the final seven. If she wins it, she would leave TC and come back after the vote. She declines, thinking ahead that she would be the target the next week and it's best not to go for it. Both Sandra and Rob are pleased she turned it down -- say it speaks for her gameplay and thinking ahead. Sandra is sure a woman will win this season. 

She returns to camp, lies about the island, creates a story similar to one told before and said she declined to play as there would be a consequence to winning. Those who haven't gone to the Island seem to realize something is up.

On Vokai, they're eying the chickens without considering eggs. @@

They also have a lot of distrust -- Lauren and Tommy want Dan out. But others see how tight Lauren and Tommy are and want to target Tommy.

Immunity Challenge time! Race to shoot coconuts in basket, heavy enough puzzle pieces drop, very large puzzle. No one sits out because the tribes are even again.

VOKAI wins Immunity by seconds.


Kellee seems like she's considering using her idol for someone else. It expires soon and she doesn't seem to think she's a target. Uh-oh. I'm not too keen on that line of thinking. 

Dean (my local Westfield NJ dude) seems to be the target … at least for now. The guys are lying to him, saying the target is Noura, Kellee happens to like Dean and wants to get him to vote out Jamal or Jack. 

She goes to Dean, tells him the people are lying to him and he's the target. She offers the idol. Hmm.

To Tribal very early -- 8:44pm, should be good.

Original tribal lines talk. Indifferent is the opposite of hate. Is Dean trying to get people to target others? Noura speaks … too much as usual. Jamal is now worried about an all girls alliance thanks to Noura. Four women, three men on the tribe. Kellee balks at the thought. Noura starts speaking of the women's movement and how Survivor is a microcosm of society. Janet thinks that it's not respectful to assume there's a women's alliance. Now Jamal has stopped freaking out that he is going to be targeted and we're getting yet another world lesson here. Add it to last week's race relations talk and we have an educational show. Finally they vote.

Dean plays the idol. Jamal plays his idol for Noura. 

The tally:

Dean, Dean, Dean, Dean, Dean, Jack. Jack

Seventh out and first jury member -- Jack

The merge is on next week.



179 comments:

Joe in NY said...

Hi folks

Jackie S. said...

Greetings, Joe and the rest who come by

Nickelpeed said...

Hi everyone. Hi Jackie and Vincent. Thank you for hosting us.

I'll be watching from CBS Access. My local CBS is out. It's been off the air since 2:00 a.m. I'm very irritated. I've always DVDed or VCRed every Survivor and rewatched them at the season's end. Now, I'm going to miss one. It's irritating. I'm glad I can watch it on line, though, I guess.

Petals said...

*~*~*~*~ SPLASH ~*~*~*~

Hey Jackie, Vincent & Everyone!
Hey BF!

jennifer said...

Hiya everyone!

Nickelpeed said...

Man, they're getting a little cocky, aren't they?

Petals said...

Hey Jenn!

I brought chilled STELLA and leftover Halloween candy

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Jackie and Penny and Petals and Jennifer and Joe and all who follows.

Jenna G said...

Hi Jackie, Petals,Joe & Penny. I'll be a bit slow typing tonight. Had surgery yesterday for a torn elbow tendon...darn kettlebell! Interested to see how the new tribes shape up.

jennifer said...

Yummmm

Petals said...

Dang, guess Jamal is on the S*** list

jennifer said...

Ouch! Speedy recovery!!

Glenn Allen said...

My Pool girl Kellee started the Fire.

Jenna G said...

Hi Glenn & Jennifer!

Petals said...

I really don't like emerald-colored bra chick. The sinewy one. ick

Petals said...

Hey Glenn!

jennifer said...

Tell us how you really feel lorah

jennifer said...

Norah

Jenna G said...

Thanks! Freaking painful. But I'll be fine...in 12 weeks, ughhhh

Petals said...

Ouch Jenna! See, that's how I stay so "fit": I don't work-out. BWHAHAHAAA

Jenna G said...

Crying...really

jennifer said...

She is gonna be HAPPY

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Jenna G1

Joe in NY said...

Hi Petals.

Hi Jackie.

Hi folks.

monty924 said...

Hi everyone... a have a pot of chili, corn chips, cornbread, cheese, onions and sour cream.

Dig in!!!

Petals said...

I tell ya - if I was on an island with a past Survivor, it'd BETTER be ... you already know ... OZZIE!

Petals said...

YUM Friend!

Nickelpeed said...

I wonder if someone is going to break. LOL.

Jenna G said...

Not gonna lie, I'm liking the break, but at some point I'll start climbing the walls. No more kettlebells. Thats for sure!

Ed in Ohio said...

Hi Everybody!

Jenna G said...

Heck yeah!

Jenna G said...

Yummy! I'll dig in!

Nickelpeed said...

Wow, Jenna. Hope you heal well. Sending prayers

Jenna G said...

They kind of do this in a way where no one wants to let the "cat out of the bag" so to speak. Finally someone thsy doesn't fall for it.

monty924 said...

Lol, Petals!! Of course it would be OZZIE :)))

Hey Homie - GO BUCKS

Jenna G said...

Thsy...they

Joe in NY said...

I hate these BS rationalizations. If she chooses the challenge, they'll probably be raving about what a risk taker she was. They just showed Chris taking the huge chance and winning.

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Monty. Jenna G I pray you start feeling better soon.

monty924 said...

Jenna sending positive vibes for a speedy recovery and rehab. Was it the biceps tendon?

Nickelpeed said...

Janet made a good decision. I wonder if she'll tell everyone. It's so weird to watch this on CBS all access. I can't rewind to listen to it again like I can when I'm dvring it. Very strange. I wish Dish would get my CBS station back on.

Ed in Ohio said...

Hi Homie, I like your proud Buckeye kitty cat!! GO BUCKS!!!

Nickelpeed said...

OMG! That was funny!!!

Jenna G said...

Tendon that attaches to the elbow bone. Tore it right off the bone. The paperwork has a big name for the tendon I tore.

Jenna G said...

The only saving grace is that it is my left. If it were my right, I'd really be screwed.

Nickelpeed said...

OMG Jenna! I fell 3 years ago, hit the stairs and snapped my tricep right off at the shoulder. The operation hurt worse than it snapping. LOL. I feel for you Jenna.

Nickelpeed said...

Missy is really, really perceptive. I wonder how far she goes?

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Ed!

jennifer said...

Challenges .... love these!

Jenna G said...

Thanks❤

Nickelpeed said...

Well, Monty and Ed, it's about time pollsters finally gave Ohio State their just dues. For so long, I thought they would keep overlooking them. It seemed like no matter how well the Buckeyes played, they never reached #1. About time.

Petals said...

Geeminy, that does sound painful. Again, yet another reason why I don't work-out (again - bwhahaha)

PS - for anyone that does not know - I have a fake ankle, can barely walk. I joke about being a fitness junkie because, even before my surgery, I was practically sedentary. I applaud those who are actually health-conscious.

jennifer said...

They all look so cold!

monty924 said...

Jenna, my other half tore his distal biceps tendon and it was on his dominant (R) side. He had to learn to bowl left handed while he recovered and rehab'd. It sucks!!

jennifer said...

Let’s go Jack!!!!

Nickelpeed said...

Since I'm watching this live on my PC, it's very blurry

Ed in Ohio said...

Yep Penny, Numero Uno & it feels good!

Jenna G said...

Holy moly...that sounds way worse! Hopefully you healed ok...that's my biggest worry, that it won't be the same.

jennifer said...

My hubs tore his bicep tendon while in Aruba.... he looked like Popeye on one arm!! It was so funny but not at the same time

Jenna G said...

She is...I was thinking that also.

Petals said...

no idea for which team to cheer...who do I like? No idea.

monty924 said...

Same here Jennifer, lol

Ed in Ohio said...

Probst giving his usual play by play commentery

monty924 said...

Damn, that was close!!

jennifer said...

What a finish!!

Jenna G said...

Wow that was close

Petals said...

please get rid of emerald bra. Yoga chick. Please.

Nickelpeed said...

That was sooooooo close

Glenn Allen said...

My Pool girl Kellie could be in trouble lost by one piece. Kellie said her Idol still good for this tribal.

Judi Sweeney said...

Finally I made it in.... Hey everyone!!!

monty924 said...

Agree Penny. It's funny that the top four are two SEC teams and two BIG Ten, and they have to play each other soon so it will change.

Jenna G said...

Petals & Jennifer how about those upper 60's today and now the wind is insane out there. Gonna wake up in the teens! Weather whiplash

Nickelpeed said...

If Lairo keeps Kharisma, they'll keep losing. I know they won last week, but I don't understand the reason why they keep Kharisma. Sure, she's an easy vote, but dang.

tbc said...

Hi all! Watching, but not really posting. I like when the competitions are close!

Jenna G said...

I'm tring to figure that out myself for this season. No huge standouts for me yet.

monty924 said...

High of 47 here tomorrow. :(((

The moleman said...

Well they probably should have thrown it!Tommy gets to stick around now.

Jenna G said...

Yeah she's a liability on any team...its time she goes

Jenna G said...

Hope your feeling better this week❤

Nickelpeed said...

Well Monty, I was shocked. Maybe it's because they do not see others even chancing to be on the top. However, they'v favored LSU and Alabama in the past. We'll see how they treat Ohio this coming week. It'll all depend on how much they beat their opponent. I hate it when they run up scores, but if they don't, they get downgraded.

Jenna G said...

Lol for us that would be welcome

Ed in Ohio said...

Karishma is my pool pick and I don't know how she's survived this far. Seems he has been on the radar just about every episode. I concede I'll have to wait for another season for a chance at the pool win.

Petals said...

Jenn & Jenn - I don't have heat in my car! YIKES! I am in for a long winter! Stay warm! XOXOX

tbc said...

Thanks, Jenna!!❤️ I’m better

Nickelpeed said...

I just do not get it!!! I guess I can hope merge gets rid of those who are not worthy. LOL.

Ed in Ohio said...

^ she not he

Nickelpeed said...

What's wrong with the car, Petals? Compressor?

Petals said...

I am SO NOT IN TO this season. I don't know any names, have no stake in anyone except my assigned pool-boy Jamal.

Geeminy.

Nickelpeed said...

But if Kellee uses her idol on Dean, she'll have a target on her back. Very risky.

Petals said...

no idea Penny. Fan blows, no heat. Can't afford to have it checked.

monty924 said...

Wonder how this will play out???

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Nickelpeed said...

I hope he doesn't tell the others and they vote out Kellee. Very, very risky.

Jenna G said...

Oh no...gosh that's rough. it gets downright bitter here.

monty924 said...

That's what I'm afraid of too, Penny

tbc said...

I know, Petals, I feel that way too. I’m wondering if it’s those big creepy statues on the Island of Idols and Rob and Sandra hiding in the hut during tribal or just the cast...

The moleman said...

And thell know she lied to them about ioi think janet already knows!

Jenna G said...

Yeah, can it get fixed without costing an arm and a leg?

Nickelpeed said...

Petals, does your vehicle run hot? If so, check the thermostat. That will cause it not to blow out heat. What kind of vehicle?

Jenna G said...

For me, it's the cast

monty924 said...

Petals, it's probably just the thermostat and a cheap fix.

Glenn Allen said...

I hope my Pool Girl Kellie doesn't get voted out with her own Idol and join the bad player move list.

jennifer said...

Dropped 10degress on my way home... ouch!!

monty924 said...

I went an entire winter without heat in my car and it turned out to be the thermostat and a super easy/cheap fix.

Petals said...

Does not run hot. Prolly something easy (and hopefully cheap). I'll be OK... xoxo

jennifer said...

Yep!

Jenna G said...

Yeah really..I kind of like her.

So far....

Petals said...

I need brakes, a tire (I'm on a donut) and current tags. I'm poor, man. LOL I barely get by; my car is my last priority right now.

Nickelpeed said...

LOL. I said the same thing, Monty. Thermostat is a much cheaper fix.

Glenn, I hope this doesn't come back to bite Kellee in the butt. I hope Dean keeps his mouth shut. He has a habit of talking too much.

tbc said...

I can’t believe they have kept her around

jennifer said...

Noura talked to much

Nickelpeed said...

Gosh, just vote out Noura. Geesh.

Petals said...

UGH !! Norah/Noura/BORE-UH is a waste of space. G'Bye!

Petals said...

LOL Penny

Jenna G said...

Yes, get her out... so annoying

tbc said...

Petals, ❤️😘 good luck. Sorry you have this problem

jennifer said...

Hehe!

Nickelpeed said...

Wow, Noura, say how you feel. Good bye!!

Joe in NY said...

The women always talk about an alliance, even if they don't form one.

Jenna G said...

I hope she isn't the one they drag to the end to go up against in the end cuz no one likes her much.

Nickelpeed said...

Wow, Jamal, just talk yourself out of the game.

Petals said...

Teeb - One of my patients came in & we talked Survivor. She also felt removed from this cast, and unimpressed about the rob/Sandra return. It seems stupid now. Has any of their "mentoring" done anything??????

Glenn Allen said...

Hi TBC. I hope Kellie did not make a target on her back, Noura also making a target.

jennifer said...

We are people! Stope with boys vs girls.

Petals said...

Oh, I like this chick, the recent one to go to Idols.

monty924 said...

Yes, Janet!!

Jenna G said...

No I dont think so..heck 3 ppl were voted out after their visit.

jennifer said...

Janet and kelly!!

Judi Sweeney said...

Noura’s not my favorite at all

jennifer said...

It’s a game jeff! Well said Jack

Jenna G said...

I've liked Janet too. Still waiting for a player to excite me though.

The moleman said...

Well kellee and janet are the biggest threats don't think the tribe sees that at this point!

Petals said...

Judi - I wonder if anyone likes Noura?

Nickelpeed said...

Noura can be too condescending at times.

jennifer said...

Woot woot dean!!

Petals said...

Who is he? Who played an idol? LOL

Nickelpeed said...

I hope he uses the idol!

Jenna G said...

Agree, and I hope they stay under the radar till the merge.

jennifer said...

Mouth hanging open y’all!!

Joe in NY said...

That's weird

tbc said...

What???

Jenna G said...

On Nora? Ughhhh

Petals said...

OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Jamal is my pool dude. Dang. Sorry guys.

Ed in Ohio said...

Oh my!

Glenn Allen said...

Kellie I hope doesn't go home. Now with Noura safe

Nickelpeed said...

That's good. But I hope it's not Kellee.

jennifer said...

Jack! My guy

monty924 said...

Poor Jack

Petals said...

Buy Bye Jack

Jenna G said...

What?!

Nickelpeed said...

Stupid Mistake for Jamal.

jennifer said...

What?!? I’m blindsided !!

Jenna G said...

Now that's a good ole fashion blindside!

Glenn Allen said...

Jack out and Jamaal wasted his Idol.

monty924 said...

Now Ponderosa begins... GOOD

tbc said...

That was one interesting tribal council

Joe in NY said...

I don't understand Jamal's move. Cutting Noura wouldn't have hurt him. Why would you throw an idol on her even if she had votes?

Ed in Ohio said...

Nobody even voted Nora?!

Nickelpeed said...

Dang, that's sad. I liked Jack.

Petals said...

this is a verrrry strange season. Hmm.

Love visiting with you guys.

Jenna - so sorry you are injured. Please feel free to text me anytime to chat. Feel better!
Jennifer - stay warm!

XOXOXOX Jackie & Vincent!
Ciao

Jenna G said...

Oh so sad about Rudy😥

jennifer said...

Oh y’all! Have a wonderful end of the week, blessings to everyone 🤗 thanks Jackie for a wonderful platform to host, Jenna, speedy recovery and petals hoping for a inexpensive fix!

monty924 said...

Great show. Thank you as always, Jackie!!

Petals, stay warm... Jenna prayers for continued healing and everyone have a great rest of the week.

GO BUCKS!!

Jenna G said...

Goodnight Jackie and everyone! Have a wonderful week.

Nickelpeed said...

I want to see who voted Jack. Dean or Kellee.

They kept Kharisma. So darn stupid.

Thank you, Jackie. Have a great week everyone. Hopefully, Dish has my CBS station back by next week. For some reason, they lost the satellite. I wonder why I can watch it on my PC? I guess it's completely different, right?

Ed in Ohio said...

G'nite All!

Thanks Jackie!

JennaG get better soon!

Petals good luck with your car!

Monty GO BUCKS!

Nickelpeed said...

Why is he on the jury? I thought it only happened after the merge???

Nickelpeed said...

Thinking of you, Jenna. GOOOOOOOOoooo Buckeyes!!!

The moleman said...

Kellee made a master move there shes gotta be up there with missy as the front runners to win this thing! Think jamal needed to play his idol for jack!

Nickelpeed said...

Yes, I loved Rudy. Very sad.

tbc said...

Thanks, Jackie!!

Jenna, healing 🙏 to you

The moleman said...

GO PACKERS!!!

The moleman said...

Original vokai still plus 1 at the merge but well see what happens!

The moleman said...

Yep that was sad without him reality tv wouldn't be what it is today!

Auntie Leigh said...

So confusing. If Jamal had given his idol to Jack, what then? Why in the world did Jamal waste his idol on Nora????? What is going on with this show? Why wasn't Karishna a candidate to go?

The moleman said...

Oh if jamal knew jack was in danger he probably would have played it for jack. The problem is that there would be zero votes cast and they would re vote with jack and dean being immune, at that point the tribe would start whispering about who to vote out and jamal would be a possibility, but in jacks post game interview with rob he said he knew it was kellee that turned on him Eventhough she didn't cast the vote herself,so he may have brought up her name im suprised he didn't say anything about it being her on his way out but anyways the candidates to go at that point were noura because shes noura, karishma because shes the only other lairo member and dean is immune, kellee because jack had a feeling it was her that flipped and jamal who people don't get along with and if kellee couldn't get out jack she would have pushed for jamal because he didn't tell them about the idol! Now who out of those 4 would the tribe had voted out in that scenario? I don't know but probably jamal! What do you think??

The moleman said...

well AUNTIE LEIGH looks like kass is predicting an aaron victory is that good news for you or bad news?lol

Auntie Leigh said...

Thanks to the Moleman for explaining a few things to me...and , no, an AAron victory would not especially please me, even tho he is my pool-person...he betrayed everybody the show before the one above and has suffered no consequences. What is Kass? I will google it. Thanks for the comment.

The moleman said...

She was a contestant on survivor cagayan and survivor second chances, don't really care about aaron either way would rather have him win than Elaine, but im rooting for Elisabeth! I know she isn't really playing as well as missy or kellee but well see what happens!

Auntie Leigh said...

Hey Moleman, I googled Kass and found her. I guess her pick to win is now ..oops. I watched a YouTube thing about red-herring people who seem like sure winners, and then they don't. He meantioned Derrick among others. I had forgotten that Derrick did not win. It seems so funny that Karishma and Noura are still there and Kellee and Missy are gone. Who woulda thought?