Why oh why do they schedule a three-hour show to air after football on a Sunday evening? ARGH! As I type this up to post, the football game in question is in overtime and 60 Minutes has yet to air. They had already delayed the start of the finale here, scheduling it to start at 8:30pm ET.
Anyway ... as to tonight's show, I don't think I'd mind if any of the final four won. For me, each comes with their own merits. Skupin, horribly burned in his first shot at the show, would be on the top of the world if he won. Lisa has grown tremendously since Blair days and honestly seems like a very nice person. Malcolm is just darn good, as is Denise. My personal favorite for the win would be Denise. How about you?
Once the show starts, I'll update this post with major events. However, the real fun is always in the comments area. Come join in!
Okay, the game just ended. It's 7:52pm ET here. Expect Survivor (and me!) to start at about 8:55pm ET ... and end near midnight. Sigh.
After a shortened 60 Minutes and an Obama speech from Newtown, we're on at 8:56pm ET. Did I call it or what?
Recap blah-blah-blah. Now it's time for the Reward Challenge -- race through obstacles, collect bags, solve dragon puzzle. Winning the challenge gives the winner an advantage in the final Immunity Challenge. Malcolm wins!
Fallen comrade walk time. Ritual, of course.
Immunity Challenge time. Balancing a ball on a wooden "pole" made up of wooden pieces added to make it longer as time goes on. Malcolm's advantage is that he can have a second shot if he drops the ball. He does drop it first and resets.
Malcolm is OUT! Even with the advantage, this wasn't a challenge made for him! Argh ... now DENISE is out! Lisa is out. SKUPIN WINS IMMUNITY!
The tally: Malcolm, Denise, Malcolm, Malcolm. Aw, the kid is gone! He played a very good and honorable game. Well, as honorable as Survivor can be.
Jury time --
Denise is proud to be there and built alliances, workhorse, valuable in challenges, made moves. Survived every single TC. Outwitted, outplayed and outlasted.
Lisa - we did it in different ways. Strategy wasn't pretty, run, fall down, get up, played own game. Brother told her to trust her gut.
Skupin - Returning player not expected to progress, did things with fire because his back was against the wall, respected core of the game, love the game.
Jury:
Artis -- Cannot congratulate them as they had holier than thou actions. Karma is a bitch.
Carter -- Good job, Lisa. Good job, Skupin. Skupin, when did you know I was going home. Skupin says so likeable, friendships in the game sometimes have to be separated.
Pete -- Lisa, hiding behind not voting for people when she knew they were going home. She said she didn't know. Denise said going tribe to tribe, etc. Worked with fractures in the tribes.
RC -- Wanted Lisa out because she was sneaky and sweet, proud of her. Skupin said he thought Penner was going home, not her.
Malcolm -- Denise, stop appeasing everyone. Why do you deserve it more? No appeasing! There is value playing social game, playing the game although it may come across as appeasing.
Jeff -- Bitterness. Three kinds of people -- make things happen, watch, clueless. Skupin said he makes things happen. His name came up so much. Lisa -- didn't float? Her Malcolm blindside moves.
Abi -- All about her, most unlikeable, heart broken. Asks why she should vote for Lisa. Lisa said loyal until things disintegrated. Michael, outwit, outplay, outlast. Denise apologizes if she was truly traumatized.
Penner -- Congratulations! Denise -- I'm confused. You've shown the world you're a bitch. Skupin -- Your name hasn't been written down as much as you say. Lisa -- Friend, close ... share? He says she was a television star. Exposes her. Two have been ridden in, yoked like oxen ...
RC - Lisa
Penner - Denise
Carter - Skupin
Well, it won't be unanimous this time!
Onto live in Hollywood!
Moment of silence for the victims in Newtown.
The votes:
Lisa
Denise
Skoopin (Carter's vote)
Denise
Denise
Denise
DENISE HAS WON SURVIVOR: PHILIPPINES!!!
Closest vote ever on the 100K favorite, Lisa and Malcolm in the running. Lisa won!
Next season -- fans and favorites again.
237 comments:
1 – 200 of 237 Newer› Newest»757p start of 60 Minutes! How stupid is this...midnight finish! May Tivo it and watch other things! Grrrrr!
Delee
I will be baaack in the words of our former Governator!! I wouldn't miss it for the world! You will still be hours ahead of here!
I agree with you for the most part, I love Malcolm and Denise and either one should win. Look back to their original tribe and all they had to go through. I hope they are true to each other. (I had almost forgotten about Russell until I was voting fan fav the other night) Next, in my mind, should be Skupin and finally Lisa. She whinned way too much!
I'll keep the beer cold for another hour and be back.
SueGee on the Left Coast
The Memorial Ceremony for Newtown is on here in CT. Such a very sad situation. It will be another hard day in school on Monday (Friday, as news began to break, was difficult).
Hi everyone!!!! I LOVE Survivor Finales, but it will be a late night!!!
I cannot log in to my account for some reason. Am going to have to reset my password. Grrr
Penny
Memorial is on right now, too. Breaks my heart. I cannot even imagine...
obama is giving a speech now?? the heck?
Made it home before the start. Watching the memorial service right now and still so sad over it all.
Petals sends her love. She had emergency surgery today and won't be here tonight. Send up a prayer or two for quick healing.
~~~Splash~~~
Hey, everyone! FINALLY!!!
I have 180 exams to grade...so I'm just sort of listening. Not rooting for anyone so I won't be disappointed. LOL
Finally on!!!
I really don't care who wins... I like them all :))
I want Malcolm or Denise to win. However, that said, I will be happy with any of the four.
Did anyone watch Abi's Ponderosa clips? RC was brutal to her!
What's up with Petals. Prayers going up for her quick recovery.
I haven't had time to watch the clips since Abi was sent packing. I am glad that RC got to unload on her.
Wow, Joe, that's a lot of exams!!! Good luck concentrating! O_O
Unload she did, lol. Everyone else was pretty lukewarm to her, but RC hasn't hid her disdain for Abi the entire time at Ponderosa.
Hope Petals is okay. Joe, I don't envy you -- had a student teacher up til last Thursday, so I am in a rare spot of little to look it in terms of work.
I don't care who wins, either. The four I liked made it to the end.
Hope Petals is okay. Hope she feels well soon.
Oh gosh, this one is big. Whomever gets this will win - I'm betting.
The advantage that Skupin has is everyone will take him to the end thinking he won't win being a former player/vet.
Yay, Malcolm!!!! Let's see how it does it or him!!!
oops *for* him. LOL
Yep, she's realizing now that Malcolm probably will not take her....
But, Lisa, it doesn't matter who you go with...if you take Denise, you lose; if you take Malcolm, you lose. I hate to say that, but it's true...
No you can't Mike. I really do not think you can beat either one of them. JMO.
Okay, I'm talking to myself...anyone else there? LOL.
I think strategically, Lisa played a better game...she tried to make moves. She also managed to outlast when people in her own tribe didn't want her. Denise survived a dying tribe but didn't make, or even try to make any moves. She followed Malcolm. What she did have going for her, is her athleticism.
I would think that the only real competition for the win would be Malcolm or Denise. If one is in the F3, he or she should win. If both, not sure which one really has the edge.
I don't think Lisa could win, but I woudn't count out Skupin.
who won immunity?? please tell me it was malcom?
I don't know why, but I like the fallen walk and the final 3 or 2's breakfast at camp on the last day.
Haven't played it yet, Anon. It's coming up here next.
Angie, you are VERY well rounded! LOLOLOL
Jumpin' in! Better late than never.
Thoughts & prayers remain for Newtown tragedy.
Get well wish to Petals too!
Malcolm is now a marked man. Usually the strong survive, but on this show you become a target.
LMAO! Becky! That's exactly what I said out loud! hahahaha
I liked Penner this time around. I was sad he didn't make it further.
I miss Penner. He should've won.
Anon - The Immunity Challenge hasn't happened yet.
Wish it were a new final immunity challenge. Don't like repeats.
Wow, not that's an advantage.
Hello to everyone! Jumping in an out of here tonight as dinner beckons..
SueGee on the LeftCoast
What was his "advantage"?
Nevermind.
It paid off.
who won???
Malcolm drops his ball. Reset!
That's not an advantage!! That's a second chance!!!
Malcom is in trouble. If he doesn't win, he is gone.
I think they will vote him out. How about you?
Nerves got to him. Malcolm out and will likely go to Ponderosa at TC.
Wow...impressed with Lisa on this one.
OMgosh. I would have never thought it's be these two. Wow..
I also think Malcolm is gone, too
Lisa's really surprising me!
I really feel sorry for Malcolm. I've never seen any one shake like that. Poor guy.
Okay, who's it going to be?
Shut up Jeff. Dang it!
Skupin wins final immunity... Woohoo!!
I love Jeff...but I hate when he gives that play by play. If I were a Survivor, I'd yell at him to be quiet lol.
Lisa was very impressive...very focused and in the zone.
Penny, I LOL when I read what you said to Jeff. I bet they wanted to tell him that!
One of the two strongest competitors (Malcolm, Denise) is probably about to get voted out. Strange game??!!
malcolm plays in next season don't think he wins
Malcolm & Denise game play was more 'physical' while Skup & Lisa played more with their 'wit'.
It is a strange game. Who would have thought these 4 would even be there? And, 2 of the strongest are in danger. Yes, very strange game.
Anon, how did you find out that Malcolm plays in the next game?
But you won't, Mike. You cannot win against either of them. It doesn't matter what you do. Just saying.
Oh oh Skup's gettin' a big head!
He can't keep Malcolm. He doesn't stand a chance against him. I still believe he has a chance against Denise.
omg malcom and denise open your eyes....vote for lisa, force a tie
Here we go!!
Now, Lisa is trying to play the game. She should have been doing this a long time ago.
What a look of contempt.
DRINKING
Okay, Petals is not here, so I will say it -- Abi's attitude still hasn't changed. She is a sour puss -- so drink up.
Abi! Let her hair down!!
I don't think he has a chance against Denise, even. He loses no matter who he takes. The two women will vote Malcolm. I do not think any of the will vote Lisa. It could be a tie between Malcolm and Denise. This will be interesting.
list is out all returning players
Malcolm has beautiful eyes.
I think Jeff has taken up too much of an 'influential' role at these tribal councils.
Oh my, maybe Lisa could be the one voted out. Wow.
Oooooh, poor Malcolm. He's played so well. Dang it.
Malcolm and Denise were forced to vote against each other
This is very sad. Dang it. He played his heart out. Notice he only congratulated Denise. She will get his vote.
He's just plain beautiful period, Becky. :))
Bye Malcolm :(
no they werent they could have forced a tie i bet either would have beat lisa in a tie breaker
Oh Abi
DRINKING
Certainly he knew he was a threat? I know he had to have realized by forming an alliance with Mike and Lisa he knew he played a better game and they would have to decide sooner or later?
Anon, Denise knew she couldn't beat Malcolm. Why would she have voted Lisa?
I think Abi actually looked better sans make-up! Bottoms Up!
because there was no guarantee that they were going to vote malcom out, and they aligned from day 1, was sad to see them turn on each other
I'll drink to that, Ed. CHEERS
Cheers Monty!
One thing I always look forward to is to see how 'different' some of the contestants look on the finale/reunion show.
Oh, I know. They all put weight back on and look totally different.
Oh Mike - I do think Denise will win. I just think the jury will see Denise as the best choice. I know there were some who did not like Denise, so it won't be a blow out, but I do think she'll win.
Would the Jury really vote for Lisa? And what if they found out she was on Facts of Life? Penner knew who she was right?
This isn't tree mail, it's tree meal ~Lisa
Good one!
Ya know all 3 finalist are over 40!
I don't think that Penner will blow her cover.
Yes, Penner knows who she is. I don't think Lisa really stands any chance. I think it's a toss up between Skupin and Denise.
Their answers to the jury questions and their statement to the jury will decide this one. Which is as it should be.
Ed - it depends on who they prefer. Many of those on Mike's team could not stand him. And, Malcolm is mad at both Mike and Lisa. There are some who could not stand Denise, so the votes are really up in the air. The only reason I think they will all get some is because of what the others have said in the past. I think she will get a few votes.
I don't think Lisa will win either. I think Denise deserves the win.
Pretty cool Margo. Now that you mention it, I think that's a first.
To be honest if I was on the jury I'm not sure who would get my vote. Malcolm seemed to be the only clear cut choice.
Do you think Abi will vote for herself?
Here we go!!! Ought to be good - really good! Can't wait to hear Abi. Jeff ought to be interesting, too.
I think Denise will win. I do not think Lisa has a chance at all.
40+ ^5
You're right Nickelpeed that's one way to look at it.
Lisa talks too much. But, she made a good point.
All good arguments
This is a tough call! I could see making a case for all 3 of them.
The thing is, we look at each of these players in different ways. We look at who makes a bold move all the time. Just because they didn't make big plays, does not mean they do not deserve to win. They are here, they beat all the others. They outlasted tribal council every time. Not one of us would have thought Lisa, Mike or Denise would make it to the F3. Not once. At least I didn't.
they all did well presenting themselves
And here comes the bitter jury comments. Just ask a question, Artis!
Sour Grapes!!
Boy, Artis isn't bitter is he?
He hated Mike, never considered him an alliance.
No deep questions?
Final Three
Denise : Buzzmaam, Karen in CA
Lisa : Gaylos, Nana in the NW, Terry in TX
Skupin : Donna in FL, Lars
Jury
RC (Roberta) : ChicMc, PDX Granny, Sharon S
Jeff : DKNYNC, Jennasmom
Artis : Delee, ML
Pete : Becky, Rbennie
Jonathan : Brian, JonMD1267, Tammy G
Carter : Deb, Pam M in NJ, Syd
Abi-Maria : Chrob61, meb, SueGee
Malcolm : Dewan, Margo
RC's laugh is like nails on a chalkboard.
RC has a funny laugh!
Monty Great minds again! LOL
OMGosh, that was - ouch!!!
And who still thinks Malcolm is a sure vote for Denise? lol
Very good question. And, man, they are working hard to prove they are the one to win. LMAO!
Malcolm is really bitter. Sounds like Jeff is too.
Drink ready
Wow, Malcolm is finding things out throughout all of this. The look on his face. Wow.
DRINKIN"!!
Abi's non-verbals are great! DRINKING
This season has been everything about loyalty. Abi never believed once Lisa was loyal, but she was, every step of the way. Abi is very, very bitter. The time frame is so short between the first jury member and the last.
Love Penner. Liking him so much better this time around.
Penner is great too! DRINKING
Hey, he just mentioned SAM
DRINK AGAIN
This might be the most bitter jury in recent memory
I knew Penner was going to out Lisa!!!
Wow - Penner is being nasty
Whoa!!!! He ruined it. That's terrible. Penner, same old Penner. I'm disappointed. He just took a possibility for her. Disappointed.
I can't believe that Penner did that.
Has there ever been a jury as bitter as this one?
Well Penner certainly made it interesting. Whew!
Ed, I hadn't read your comment before I posted the same thing. Bitter, bitter, bitter.
Now why the hell did Penner out her like that. She tried very hard to keep a poker face. What did I miss... she betrayed her when she voted him off?
Be interesting to see what Penner has to say for himself in the reunion, if I can stay awake for it. (Not that I shouldn't be going to bed..have to be at school early for a faculty meeting about the shooting.) :(
No, she didn't play best game. But after listening to everyone, I think she had a chance, now, she will not get one vote. How horrible. Don't like him all over again. :-(
I'm so disappointed in Penner. I really thought he was above the pettiness and respected this game!
I think there have been far more bitter juries, but Penner pushed this one very close. I think his remarks just colored the jury as the most bitter. Artis was pretty nasty too.
The winner is going to earn their million$$ after that jury assault. Sadly though the other two just had to endure that.
I thought Lisa was gonna win until Penner told the jury she was a TV star. That was 25 years ago and people did not get paid what they do now. I bet she has little or none of that money left.
Now, I wish I had given her all my votes for favorite player. I am so mad at Penner. THAT will be the ONLY reason she will come in 3rd. Very bitter.
She doesn't Margo. She's said she made investments that didn't go well. That money is long gone.
I thought Lisa was going to win too Margo, after hearing the jury... until Penner.
I'm almost out of booze. They keep showing that scowl on Abi's face. DRINKING
One for Lisa
Carter, lol SCOOPIN
Margo, I agree. I didn't think she had a chance at all until I heard how the other jury members attacked Denise and Mike. I thought - "Wow, Lisa does have a chance." Now, she won't. Nothing at all.
And now Jeff takes the run and sprouts a cape and FLIES to NY on the depth of his dimples!!!!
Here comes the LATE LIVE show!
That was supposed to be URN not RUN
Penner made this a very unfair voting process. Who is going to reward a child star? They're going to think she has all kinds of money even though she lost it all in the 2008 stock market crash.
Nice
How very nice.
Lisa looks terrific!
Congratulation DENISE!!!
what a shame.
Wow, that happened so fast. Only 5 votes determined that???
She actually did deserve to win. She endured a lot. Played a good game.
Good, she deserved it!
Ed, agreed, Lisa looks great
I'm sure good things will come out of this for her. And I didn't imagine Denise as a mom of a youngin' like that!
She earned it. I would've been happy with any of the 3
Canb't wait to hear what Penner has to say these months later.... What a dick
Denise deserved it, yes
I think when they reveal the rest, all of them will be Denise. The Carter misspelled Skoopin vote was probably the only one for him.
a well deserved win
The rest of the votes must have been for Denise.
Yea Rochelle it would be nice if Lisa could get a new acting gig. Hope something opens up for her.
Wow, Denise would have won no matter what.
WOw Penner looks so different!
Penner looks so different.
Denise is rather pretty. Penner is nice looking. Rotten thing he pulled at Tribal.
Did any of them know Jeff was a baseball player? I wonder if he tells everyone. LOL
Wow! I think the right person one. She was amazing.
Jackie, thanks for hosting us again this season. You do throw a great party.
I love Lisa.
Yes, Jackie, thank you so much for hosting this blog again year after year. And thanks to all who comment here. Hope you ALL are having or will have a wonderful holiday!
Bring out another case of booze. They are going to talk with Abi.
What does she do for a living? Torture small animals? Beat old ladies out of their grocery money?
Thanks, guys! YOU make it fun!
I am so happy you have this, Jackie. It's great! You are wonderful!! Thank you!
Jackie, I want to join everyone else in thanking you for hostig us through the reality shows.
Let me add my thanks to Jackie. What a fun place to hang on out for our CBS shows. :)))
Count me in too! Thanks Jackie & all of you Great Pool Partiers!
LOL @ Becky
I do believe Denise worked really hard and deserved the win. Any of them did. I just think it was pretty crappy that Penner shot Lisa's game all to pieces! I would've been happy with Skupin or Lisa. I think she came on pretty hard in the end. And I think Denise cruised. Penner's comments about 2 riding in with the other? That was Denise and Lisa riding in with Skupin. Surprise.
Aw, shucks. SAM!!! Drink!
Lisa's a winner in my book!
Is Lisa shouting?
LOVE LISA!!
Wish I didn't vote for Penner for fav player. (grumble)
I think we'll get SAM back next season. Haven't seen the list yet, but you have to figure he'll play again.
Becky, your comment about Abi cracked me up!
I saw the list. We'll see SAM as well as one from this season ... if the spoilers are true.
Jackie, can you tell me who SAM is? I have bot been able to watch much of this season, so am not in on the joke
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