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Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Today's TV Newsy Bits - Feb. 15, 2006

Two bits, four bits, anyone want some bits? I mean those television/entertainment newsy bits links I found today out on the web. Of course. Really.

Blogging 'American Idol' - And Then There Were 24

These notes are blogged while the show airs in on the east coast and posted immediately to the blog at the end of the show. Please forgive typos, misspellings and whatnot. Especially the whatnot. Thank you!

Pasadena Civic Center is the stage for the one on three (three on one?) meeting where the judges tell each contestant yes or no. Lots of no. No(s) galore. Most so far haven't really been featured in past shows. Brooke Barretsmith was a no.

Katherine McPhee is the first one through to the 24 that they've shown.

Ace Young is through to the next round.

Not through - Antonio Bridges, (someone) Littlejohn is crushed -- she thinks her life is over. Robert Bennett, Jr. made it through. Mandisa commented that they may not have had a bigger stage, but could have gotten a bigger chair -- aimed at Simon. She told Simon that she forgave him even though he hurt her feelings. Aw, she and Simon hug and he's even humbled. Simon tells her she's on through the next round. He also apologized.

Melissa McGhee is through to the next round. Mark Adam Locklear didn't make it. Lisa Tucker (age 16) made it through. David Radford, the cutie lil crooner, makes it through. Jose Sway Penala's birthday is the day this was filmed. He makes it through. Elliott Yamin made it, too! Brenna (whose personality I don't care for) Gethers -- Simon seems to think the same as me "a nightmare to work with" -- but she makes it through.

We're up to 10 if I didn't miss any. Fourteen more will get in. The commercial is on now. I want ginger ale. Where's the beverage cart? Oh, wait. I don't have a waitstaff here. Sigh.

Marcy Smith, who doesn't like Brenna, is up next. She didn't make it. A parade of no-go. Gedeon McKeney is going through to the next round. Stephanie "Stevie" Scott makes it through. The basketball girl - Ayla Brown -- goes to the next round. Chris Daughtrey is stuck in the elevator. He makes it through to the 24. We're up to 14. And a commercial, of course.

Paris Bennett is jotting notes on who's made it. Rebecca O'Donohue, split decision, but she makes it through to the next round. Heather Cox and April Walsh -- no on April, yes on Heather. Bucky Covington makes it through. Patrick Hall made it (even though he's not as pretty as Ace). Kevin Covais makes it though! Now Paris is heading up. I know she will make it. So... she does.

Commercial break. Four places left, eight contestants to go. And, heh, there's shocking news about the Brittenum twins coming up. Well, we're not so shocked, are we? (Note originally posted about their arrests and that they were "uninvited" by the show.) I wasn't worried, but their personalities were really bugging me. Yeah, they can sing, but if I had to sit through watching them a season... well, I'd watch Animal Planet instead!

Now the twins. Bars graphics. They go into the court case. No longer in the competition. Yay, even though I knew it already.

Kellie Pickler is going to the 24. Taylor Hicks goes to the judges playing a harmonica. He makes it through to the finals. And sings! I like that guy! Kinnik Sky/Megan Bobo -- Megan doesn't make it, Kinnik does. William Makar and Syd Harcourt -- William makes it through. I'm surprised. I like them both. But I thought the judges would go for Syd.

That's it.

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Today's TV Newsy Bits - Feb. 14, 2006

No buts about it; here's your bits! Here are the television/entertainment related newsy bit links I found while poking about the web today:

'The Amazing Race' - Phil Keoghan Interview

I found this article online - National Ledger - Keoghan Glad 'The Amazing Race' Counters Negative World View - and thought he brings up some interesting points. Please be aware that if you read the entire interview, it contains a few destination spoilers for the upcoming season.

He mentions that folks tend to be frightened by the world at large, often thinking the United States is "safest" and other countries... well, aren't as safe. I beg to differ with a bit of his perception -- he mentions that being at JFK (Airport) not long after 9/11 was somewhere he felt scared. I'm local to the NYC area and, though that was life-changing for me on a personal level, I really don't walk around feeling unsafe. He goes on to say that often other countries aren't often seen in a good light and that's something 'The Amazing Race' has been able to show. I know from following the show and news items that other countries love it when TAR goes through. They get good publicity, money from the show itself for set up, etc., and hopefully tourist dollars down the line.

As for me, I've always loved to see other places, cultures I don't know much about and learn a bit. I'm not the easily scared type, except perhaps by strange icky foods. But I think Phil is spot on. We're in this world together and the more we can understand other cultures, the better for us all.

An excerpt:
"This is where our show has become more than just an entertainment show," he says, adding that none of the team anticipated the program would become so huge -- it's a hit in some 80 countries -- and have such an impact. "If we show a Muslim person giving money and help and showing concern for the racers that is very genuine, we're letting viewers see a reality they're not usually seeing."

I think that, besides the whirlwind excitement, one of the big draws for the show is that folks honestly love to see different places and learn smidgens about the folks in other countries. That's one reason I'm hooked. Why do you watch 'The Amazing Race'?

Blogging 'American Idol' - Hell Week (Hollywood Cuts) Continues

These blog notes are typed (or typo'd) as I watch the show and quickly put up after the show ends here on the East Coast. Please forgive any spelling errors, punctuation woes, fits of frustration, whatever! Thank you!

175 started, only 99 remain. Tonight is the group performance.

Orpheum, downtown Los Angeles. Personality clashes, someone named Marcie wants to cry. Ack. Terrell Brittenum. Sway went to bed. Terrell wants to rehearse. Fuss, fight 3 AM, Terrell goes for Sway. Marcie, Nick practice moves without Brenna. Dang, back to Terrell. I thought the Brittenum twins were supposed to be bye-bye. Why are they (or one of them) trying to run the show?

Now, Terrell is STILL upset come morning. Now Brenna is complaining that no one from her group called her to practice. There's no drama in some groups. Back to Terrell. Now he's arguing with his own brother. I really don't like their attitudes. Commercial break and then performances.

10 AM, crunch time. Judges settle in. First group -- Paris, Hannah Freeman. Paris makes it, Stephanie Scott goes on, Hannah is bye-bye. Not so so great. The 'Idolphonics' - Terrell's group up next. Anthony Hansen, Terrell, Sway (Panella?) and Elliot Yamin are up -- Better than the girls overall. Terrell is whining. Simon tells him he was terrible. Anthony is cut. Terrell goes through. Sway and Elliott go on. Now Terrell is dissing Anothony. @@

Apparently the drama will continue with Derrell after the commercial break. They can sing, but their people skills suck!

Now 3 PM? A lot not shown! Rat Pack - Kevin Covais, Josh Jordan, David Radford, William Makur are singing Take Me to the Moon. They did well -- all four made it through.

Derrell Brittenum up with others -- now he fusses when he got through. "My spirit has been broken." He's saying it wasn't the place for him and his brother. He quits the show and tells the judges he's taking his brother with him and they will finish cutting their record. He thought he was being cut? Terrell tells him to apologize. These guys are unreal. @@ <--- rolling my eyes at anyone in the world named Brittenum, guilty by association.

Brooke Barretsmith, Sarah Enquen and Mandisa are up, do well. Singing Band of Gold. All three go on to the next round.

4 PM -- lyrics written on arms. Mess ups... flubs and follies. They're not giving names, just misheard lyrics.

Now Tyra who quit one group wants to go back to the original one. The Try Hards - Lauren, Meredith Bandas, Leah Barretsmith and another... horrible. All sent packing.

Now a Barretsmith sister fuss cry.

Derrell and Terrell. Simon asks the crowd whether to keep him in. I'm fed up of your hissy attitude. I think this lot here is sick to death of you. I'll decide in thirty minutes." TELL THEM NO, do it for America, Simon. Please!

Celeste Scalone, Shontai K Sky, Tyra Schwartz , Nicole Turk UP. All make it.

Marcy Smith, Brenna Gethers, Brenna overdoing it. Nick Whitten. Cute ending. They're talking about the personality clashes. Nick goes on to next round. Both girls go to the next round, too. Then Brenna.

Cowboy group - Brokenote Mountain parody. Garet Layne Johnson, Matthew Buckstein, Michael Evans.. cute little film, all seem very nice. After the commercial we'll see the performance.

Brittenums. Ack. One twin apologizes. Both will stay. Grr.

Cowboys up. Not great, but funny. Garet keeps forgetting his lines. Simon says it was ridiculous. All three go home, not moved on. Aww. I know they didn't have the talent in the performance to go on, but they seem like a good bunch of guys. Garet will keep trying.

Day 4, 6:30 AM.
Singing alone accapella.
The judges meet alone to decide who stays and who goes. "Yes, no, maybe and weird."
Going to go tell them -- four rooms. No Brittenums! That room goes home. Simon tells them.
Room 2 - made it through - I see Sway and Mandisa.
Simon has to leave. Next two rooms.
A Brittenum Derrelland our gray haired dude - Taylor - they move on. Not sure which Brittenum.
Room 4 makes it. Both Brittenums. Argh.
44 make it through.
Eek. Brittenums hugging and crying. Tomorrow more drastic cuts.
I'll be here blogging it for you.
Jackie OUT.

Monday, February 13, 2006

Today's TV Newsy Bits - Feb. 13, 2006

Lots o' bits! Tons o' bits! Bits for you, right here! I'm talking television/entertainment related newsy bits links. What kind of bits did you think? Harumph!

'The Apprentice' Cast Announced - Going International?

I think what I'm most pleased about is the change to Monday nights at 9 PM. The Thursday night slot meant that it got taped in other seasons. At this time, there's nothing on at 9 PM on Mondays which thrills me, so I'm sure to be watching (and blogging) the show. The premiere is February 27th. We can expect Don Trump, Jr., and his sister Ivanka in the boardroom this season. That will be different, I guess. It doesn't sound like they'll be there for every episoded.

This site - NBC Announces 18 New Candidates for Season 5 of The Apprentice - seems to have the most information on the new cast that I could find.

In other 'Apprentice' news, you might want to check these out:
Baver up for 'Apprentice' spot
Zap2it - TV news - 'Apprentice' Goes Global for Season Five
Zap2it - TV news - 'Apprentice' Reserves Spot for Olympian

Sunday, February 12, 2006

"Survivor: Panama - Exile Island' Schtuff

Well, they won't spoil them for me, but you've been warned -- if you want 'Survivor: Panama - Exile Island' spoilers/photos/videos for the show which airs February 16th, check out TDT.com Survivor 12: Panama - Exile Island Spoilers

The Survivor Fever site has the transcript of Tampa Bay 10's Melinda Boot interview here. Their spoilers can be found at Survivor Fever - Survivor: Panama - Spoilers

The Survivor Sucks site has their transcripts of the Survivor Insider videos from the CBS website up at Survivor Panama Insider: Episode 02 - www.ezboard.com -- these are a blessing when you can't get the videos to play right. Um... yeah, I'm talking about me. I can never get them to play right. They also have web clues up for the next episode here --> Episode 3 Web Clues - www.ezboard.com

This Thursday night's show is titled "Crazy Nights, Snake Dinners."

Wanda's Take on the latest can be found at Reality Shack - Articles. Oh, you remember Wanda Shirk. I'm sure you do. Wanda of 'Survivor: The Musical' fame!

New 'The Amazing Race 9' Cast: A Closer Look at Wanda Lopez-Rochford & Desiree Cifre

This is the last team in my "A Closer Look at..." series for the upcoming 'Amazing Race 9' which premieres on Tuesday, Feb. 28 in a two hour special -- 9 PM - 11 PM ET/PT in most viewing areas. You can find the entire series listed on my 'Amazing Race 9' Blog Entries page.

Wanda Lopez-Rochford is a 44 year old corporate trainer who calls Smyrna, Georgia her hometown these days. Her daughter, Desiree Cifre, is a 24 year old writer living in New York City. Obviously, we're talking the MOTHER/DAUGHTER team of the race.

Here's what I learned about them (and why they're in the Race) from their official CBS show bio:

They believe they have a great sense of humor and both enjoy traveling, shopping and cooking. (Whoa... women ChaChas!) Wanda is fluent in Spanish and has lived in both New York City and Puerto Rico. While raising Desiree she earned two college degrees. Desiree is an NYU grad who works as a writer (but does she make a living at it?). She's in a steady relationship and considers herself passionate and artistic. She thinks her mother tends to be overprotective of her. While they both want to win the race, they're also looking forward to experience other cultures while seeing the world.

On the web:
NYU > Athletics - Apparently Desiree is a great fencer. Swordplay may come in handy on 'The Amazing Race' -- you never know!

I think I'm going to like these two. How 'bout you?

TV Newsy Bits - Weekend Edition (2/11-12/06)

Frosty bits! Snowy bits! Get yer bits hot from the oven on a cold, wintry day! (Hey, I'm snowbound... what can I say?) Here's the television and entertainment newsy bits links I found exploring the web over the weekend --

'Love Monkey' Canceled :-(

Oh, fine. I start liking a show which is different, refreshing, not in the crime/government/etc., genres and they cancel it after three episodes!

'Love Monkey' was in the time slot for the premiere of 'The Amazing Race.' I knew that. I thought that they'd juggle; one would be on at 9 PM, the other at 10. It didn't matter to me. I love TAR and was falling in love with the Monkey. But, no... with the announcement of the new drama 'The Unit' -- I thought 'Love Monkey' would move to another night, another time slot.

They didn't even give it a chance.

CBS Cages "Love Monkey" - Feb 09, 2006 - E! Online News

Catching up on LOST Blogging... Feb. 8 Episode

Yay! Looking out the window here, I see about 20 inches of snow with drifts well over three feet high. I'm in for the day and have a chance to catch up on some of the blogging delayed by life earlier in the week.

Yes, I watched 'LOST' this past Wednesday. Of course I did. And, finally, here's my take on the episode named "The Long Con." Me? I'd call it "What the hell are you up to, Sawyer?"

We learned a bit more about Sawyer's con man background in flashback sequences throughout the show. This time his "mark" wants to be taught how to con. Sawyer falls for this one, but his old con buddy refuses to let him not con her.

Meanwhile, back on the island Locke and Jack are gathering all of the guns to lock them up fearing that if everyone started toting around guns, folks would be shooting each other by mistake. Talk, mainly instigated by Ana Lucia, of forming an army created tension in the camp. Locke tells Jack they ought to safeguard the medicines, as well... and then he tells Jack that Sawyer had some pills stashed in his camp. Jack goes for them and Sawyer confronts him. Hurley tries to get closer to Sayid who's been very somber since Shannon was killed. Hurley has a small radio which eventually picks up a signal and ballroom dancing music. Hmmm... don't know where that subplot is going.

Oh, no! Sun got attacked and apparently was the victim of a kidnap attempt by The Others. But was it the Others or one of their own? She managed to escape her captors, but Sawyer makes it known to some that he suspects Ana Lucia of setting it up (or doing it herself) to make the army a done deal.

And, EEK! Sawyer breaks into where the guns are stored and steals all of them! He decides he's in charge and anyone wanting a gun must ask him.

Well... I see no answers per se to previous mysteries. I have a few questions myself. In my old age (heh), is my memory going? Didn't Vincent the dog vanish some time back or am I just misremembering? Sun didn't seem surprised to see him just before she was attacked. Nor did the others, not to be confused with The Others, seem surprised. But I thought the dog had gone missing. Someone help me out with this, please. Is there a significance to the music chosen for the radio broadcast? We had some more number combinations in this episode, but there have been so many that I think many are just red herrings.

Overall? I enjoyed the episode despite no answers (once again). There was action and interaction between the characters enough to keep me entertained. You know I'll be watching next week. What did you think of this one?

New 'Amazing Race 9' Cast: A Closer Look at Monica Cayce & Joseph Meadows

Monica Cayce is a 23 year old student hailing from Fayetteville, Arkansas. Joseph Meadows is a 23 year old homebuilder from Forth Smith, Arkansas. Their TAR-dubbed relationship? They're a DATING couple.

From their official Amazing Race bio:
Ah, they met at a bar (always classic) and have been dating for three years. The say they're fun-loving. I'm sure we'll find out just how fun-loving they are! "Joseph describes himself as confident and funny, while Monica is independent and tenacious." They both like country music, wakeboarding and traveling. Monice has an excellent incentive to win the million dollars -- she wants to pay off her student loans. They both hope the race will bring them even closer together and bond them for life.

Well. I'm not getting a ton of insight into them from the bio. I think I like them, but I don't know for sure. I don't think they'll be a bickering couple (phew!), so that's a good thing. They seem to be wholesome, feet on the ground kind of folks. I guess we'll see!

On the web:
Today's THV KTHV Little Rock

Remember! All of my 'Amazing Race' blog entries are linked on 'Amazing Race 9' Blog Entries for ease in reading. :-)

Saturday, February 11, 2006

RNO: Interview with Melinda Hyder (''Survivor: Panama - Exile Island')

Reality News online has an interview with the second person voted off of 'Survivor: Panama - Exile Island.'

RNO Interview: Melinda Hyder, Exiled from Exile Island will get you there.

A few excerpts I found interesting:
Melinda: First of all, Cirie and myself made an alliance on day one. Then we were approached by Ruth-Marie to vote out Tina. Tina was an extremely hard worker but the rest of us contributed equally, which wasn’t portrayed on television. And many times when she would go away by herself, she would not inform us as to where she was going and back at camp, we were gathering firewood, getting water, making the shelter stronger. We weren’t just sitting around talking.

RNO: After Shane decided to stay in the game, did you, Cirie, or Bobby try to convince one of the other three of his allies to turn against him?
Melinda: Yes. Cirie and I had Bobby’s vote but we needed a fourth person. We approached Aras before the immunity challenge. He told us that he didn’t want to think strategy yet and he just wanted to enjoy the game. We now know that he had already made an alliance and lied to us.

'American Idol' Turn Away - NY Opera Guy Andolino

Well, well, well. It seems 'American Idol' wannabe Anthony Andolino isn't going to go gentle into that good night. Remember him? The heavy-set guy who likes to sing opera and has over 65 pets? The one Simon Cowell sneered at and talked about the cost of food after he left? Yep, him!

He's hit the whole tabloid show circuit and he's determined to get his name out there. The night he was on the show (Vegas auditions), I mentioned "local boy." And, from this article in the local newspaper - Show's loss is vocalist's gain -- it's even more local than I thought. He works at the Petco store about a half mile away from me. I could go in there to buy furry mice for my two cats and see if he's there. Or not.

Anthony also has his own website at NY Opera Guy Dot Com. I was trying to think where I've seen him before - it wasn't Petco as I frequent PetSmart instead. Aha! I've seen him near Times Square!

Friday, February 10, 2006

New 'Amazing Race 9' Cast: A Closer Look at Joni Glaze & Lisa Hinds

Joni Glaze is a children's minister, age 44, living in Katy, Texas. Lisa Hinds is a realtor/artist, age 48, from Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. They're the SISTERS for 'The Amazing Race 9.'

From their official CBS bio:
They're seeking to reconnect with each other and make up for lost time as they've lived apart for 20 years -- oh, they probably wouldn't mind winning a million dollars while reconnecting, I'm sure.

Lisa is a mother of two who has been married for seven years. She has her own art gallery and describes herself as smart, determined and competitive. Joni also has two children and she's been married for ten years. She's never traveled outside of the United States. From the bio - "Funny and headstrong, Join claims to be a people person who is much more patient than her teammate."

The sisters describe themselves as loud, rambunctious and TALL. Both are over 6 feet tall. What would they do with the winnings if they win? Some plastic surgery.

Hmm... I'm not sure how long these two will last. Sisters on the show haven't had a great track record and at least one of these two has traveled very little, plus I see nothing in their bios to tell me they're physically fit or ever have been involved in any kind of athletics. I have a feeling they may be enjoyable to watch and I think they're going to have a great time. Win? I don't think so.

* All of my 'Amazing Race' blog entries can be found linked here.

'Survivor' Castoff Melinda Hyder on 'The Early Show'

Melinda Hyder, the latest booted from 'Survivor: Panama - Exile Island', appeared on CBS 'The Early Show' this morning. The interview can be found here and there's also the clip of the "secret scene" available on the site.

Here's an excerpt:
Harry Smith wondered whether the decision might have had something to do with the generation gap between the contestants, calling it "an age thing." And a secret scene of Hyder, only seen on The Early Show, showed there might be something to that theory:

"My new tribemates, most of them are not somebody I would choose to hang out with in my normal life. You've got Danielle, Courtney and Aras, who are younger. You have Bobby, who was on the younger tribe, even though he's my age and then you have Shane, who is older but doesn't really act like he's older. We are completely different people. Their language is just horrible. It's lifestyle and attitudes and that type of situation. It was an invasion. I think, a definite invasion."

What do you think? Do you think it was an age/attitude thing? A purely numbers ploy? What did Melinda in?

Today's TV Newsy Bits - Feb. 10, 2006

Who's got bits? I've got bits! Here's the television and entertainment newsy bits links that I found today out and about the web:

Thursday, February 09, 2006

'Survivor: Panama - Exile Island' - Ep. 2 or "Almost Orgasmically Wonderful"

Well, tonight was the second episode. I'm still not totally into the show, but I rarely am at the second episode. Until I really like like a player or two, dislike a few (rather intensely) and don't stumble on their names... that's when I'm into it. That should be next week, perhaps the week after. But I watched, I learned a bit more about them and now I blog.

15 are left. Who will be voted out tonight?
After enduring the inevitable recap, we see a quick peek at each of the four tribes. I noticed the show referred to them as Older Men, Younger Woman, etc. They didn't use the tribe names. I'm glad I didn't work to remember them! During the night it was storming and none of the tribes were doing great at all, but one tribe is doing better than I expected them to do. The Older Men have trouble with their canopy; the Younger Men were having trouble with their shelter on the whole. The women were shown in the daylight of Day 4. The Older Women were just going about work, but the Younger Women found a tree bearing papayas way up high. They managed to knock one (some?) down and feasted. Thus, my title for this episode -- a line from Misty regarding the fruity feast: "Almost orgasmically wonderful!"

Shane fussed and moaned about not seeing his kid, not smoking, not drinking water, wah, wah, wah. The only good part of that segment is when he called himself "Psycho Boy." Yep.

Then it was off to the Rewards Challenge! Woohoo! Before getting into the challenge itself, Jeff announced that the four tribes would become two. (Another reason I'm glad I never really got the four tribe names.) It was a schoolyard pick with Danielle and Terry starting. Each man had to choose a woman and vice versa. The tribe picks went like this:
La Mina Tribe: Terry, Sally, Austin, Misty, Nick, Ruth Marie, Dan
Casaya Tribe: Danielle, Shane, Courtney, Aras, Cirie, Bobby, Melinda
I found it frightening that Danielle, someone I was starting to like, thinks Shane is a "cool guy." Eww.

Bruce was the odd man out, unchosen in this evil childhood nightmare schoolyard pick. He was sent to Exile Island to stay for three days, returning for the next Tribal Council. At Tribal Council, he would be safe, only observing the event, then he would take the place of the ousted person on their tribe.

After he was sent away, the Rewards Challenge went on. The stakes were fishing gear, a raft and four paddles. It was a physical task and La Mina had it in the bag.

The two new tribes set up at the Older Women and Older Men camps -- probably because the Younger Men and Women camps truly sucked. ;-) Once back at the Casaya camp, Shane whined and moaned more. Cirie picked up on Courtney's speech habits (like, yesterday we went to, like, the mall and, like, I saw a cute boy, like...) and imitated her not to her face. Shane started scheming with others to make an alliance with the four - himself, Aras, Courtney and Danielle.

Over at La Mina, things weren't going all that much better. Sally went out on the raft with Nick and managed to lose the fishing spear. It sank waaaay down. Dan just stood there with his mouth gaping open when he heard while Terry was really ticked off. Sally felt bad, but I'm sure her nervous giggle didn't make them feel any better. Will this come back to haunt her? I think it could!

Meanwhile, Bruce was over on Exile Island being Kung Fu Fighter to keep his body and spirit going, making fire and saying he didn't wish this on his worst enemy as it poured overnight once again. I still like him.

Could it be time for the Immunity Challenge? Why, yes it is! Before things started, Shane "Loose Lips Sink Ships" Powers decided to announce how horrible his tribe is doing. @@ What is with that guy? His tribemates all just stared at him. The challenge itself was another very physical one -- untangling and hauling wooden snakes, dragging swimming, lugging heavy box underwater, blah, blah... very similar to many in the past albeit with wooden snakes. Oh. And they had a huge zombie head with them they had to attach to the xombie body to finish. "The zombie head bone's connected to the zombie body bone..." The best line of the challenge belonged to Jeff and was aimed at the Casaya Tribe -- "La Mina is way ahead because Casaya is absolutely inept." La Mina won.

Here comes more bad moves on Shane's part, then a worse one for Aras. Shane announces that he wants to quit, everyone should vote him out, wah, wah. Aras talks him into staying after he told everyone to vote him out. @@ (Need those eyerolls, I do!) So, what does Shane do? He announces he's changed his mind and decides that Cirie and Melinda are the targets! And, then, then... I say... then ARAS goes and tells them! They tell about the alliance, how either way they'll be voted out one after the other! SHEESH! Danielle and Courtney were dumbfounded by it all.

Sure 'nuff, Tribal Council comes and Melinda is ousted. Cirie gave a sad speech about how disappointed in herself she would be, how she was going to help her family with the win, why is someone staying who wanted to leave, weepy weepy. Shane actually looked a bit remorseful, but the vote snagged Melinda. I didn't quite catch it all at the credits, but it looked like everyone voted for Melinda except for Melinda and Cirie who voted for Shane. I'd have to check the tape, but let me know if I'm mistaken.

That's it. Orgasmically wonderful? I think not.

East Coast Show - 'Survivor - Voted Out

Melinda voted out with at least four votes

Bruce is now on Casaya.