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.
757p start of 60 Minutes! How stupid is this...midnight finish! May Tivo it and watch other things! Grrrrr!
ReplyDeleteDelee
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!
ReplyDeleteI 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).
ReplyDeleteHi everyone!!!! I LOVE Survivor Finales, but it will be a late night!!!
ReplyDeleteI 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...
ReplyDeleteobama is giving a speech now?? the heck?
ReplyDeleteMade it home before the start. Watching the memorial service right now and still so sad over it all.
ReplyDeletePetals 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!!!
ReplyDeleteI have 180 exams to grade...so I'm just sort of listening. Not rooting for anyone so I won't be disappointed. LOL
ReplyDeleteFinally on!!!
ReplyDeleteI really don't care who wins... I like them all :))
ReplyDeleteI want Malcolm or Denise to win. However, that said, I will be happy with any of the four.
ReplyDeleteDid anyone watch Abi's Ponderosa clips? RC was brutal to her!
ReplyDeleteWhat's up with Petals. Prayers going up for her quick recovery.
ReplyDeleteI haven't had time to watch the clips since Abi was sent packing. I am glad that RC got to unload on her.
ReplyDeleteWow, Joe, that's a lot of exams!!! Good luck concentrating! O_O
ReplyDeleteUnload she did, lol. Everyone else was pretty lukewarm to her, but RC hasn't hid her disdain for Abi the entire time at Ponderosa.
ReplyDeleteHope 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.
ReplyDeleteI don't care who wins, either. The four I liked made it to the end.
ReplyDeleteHope Petals is okay. Hope she feels well soon.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, this one is big. Whomever gets this will win - I'm betting.
ReplyDeleteThe advantage that Skupin has is everyone will take him to the end thinking he won't win being a former player/vet.
ReplyDeleteYay, Malcolm!!!! Let's see how it does it or him!!!
ReplyDeleteoops *for* him. LOL
ReplyDeleteYep, she's realizing now that Malcolm probably will not take her....
ReplyDeleteBut, 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...
ReplyDeleteNo you can't Mike. I really do not think you can beat either one of them. JMO.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm talking to myself...anyone else there? LOL.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI don't think Lisa could win, but I woudn't count out Skupin.
ReplyDeletewho won immunity?? please tell me it was malcom?
ReplyDeleteI don't know why, but I like the fallen walk and the final 3 or 2's breakfast at camp on the last day.
ReplyDeleteHaven't played it yet, Anon. It's coming up here next.
ReplyDeleteAngie, you are VERY well rounded! LOLOLOL
ReplyDeleteJumpin' in! Better late than never.
ReplyDeleteThoughts & 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
ReplyDeleteI liked Penner this time around. I was sad he didn't make it further.
ReplyDeleteI miss Penner. He should've won.
ReplyDeleteAnon - The Immunity Challenge hasn't happened yet.
ReplyDeleteWish it were a new final immunity challenge. Don't like repeats.
ReplyDeleteWow, not that's an advantage.
ReplyDeleteHello to everyone! Jumping in an out of here tonight as dinner beckons..
ReplyDeleteSueGee on the LeftCoast
What was his "advantage"?
ReplyDeleteNevermind.
ReplyDeleteIt paid off.
ReplyDeletewho won???
ReplyDeleteMalcolm drops his ball. Reset!
ReplyDeleteThat's not an advantage!! That's a second chance!!!
ReplyDeleteMalcom is in trouble. If he doesn't win, he is gone.
ReplyDeleteI think they will vote him out. How about you?
ReplyDeleteNerves got to him. Malcolm out and will likely go to Ponderosa at TC.
ReplyDeleteWow...impressed with Lisa on this one.
ReplyDeleteOMgosh. I would have never thought it's be these two. Wow..
ReplyDeleteI also think Malcolm is gone, too
ReplyDeleteLisa's really surprising me!
ReplyDeleteI really feel sorry for Malcolm. I've never seen any one shake like that. Poor guy.
ReplyDeleteOkay, who's it going to be?
ReplyDeleteShut up Jeff. Dang it!
ReplyDeleteSkupin wins final immunity... Woohoo!!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteLisa was very impressive...very focused and in the zone.
ReplyDeletePenny, I LOL when I read what you said to Jeff. I bet they wanted to tell him that!
ReplyDeleteOne of the two strongest competitors (Malcolm, Denise) is probably about to get voted out. Strange game??!!
ReplyDeletemalcolm plays in next season don't think he wins
ReplyDeleteMalcolm & Denise game play was more 'physical' while Skup & Lisa played more with their 'wit'.
ReplyDeleteIt 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.
ReplyDeleteAnon, how did you find out that Malcolm plays in the next game?
ReplyDeleteBut you won't, Mike. You cannot win against either of them. It doesn't matter what you do. Just saying.
ReplyDeleteOh oh Skup's gettin' a big head!
ReplyDeleteHe can't keep Malcolm. He doesn't stand a chance against him. I still believe he has a chance against Denise.
ReplyDeleteomg malcom and denise open your eyes....vote for lisa, force a tie
ReplyDeleteHere we go!!
ReplyDeleteNow, Lisa is trying to play the game. She should have been doing this a long time ago.
ReplyDeleteWhat a look of contempt.
ReplyDeleteDRINKING
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.
ReplyDeleteAbi! Let her hair down!!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeletelist is out all returning players
ReplyDeleteMalcolm has beautiful eyes.
ReplyDeleteI think Jeff has taken up too much of an 'influential' role at these tribal councils.
ReplyDeleteOh my, maybe Lisa could be the one voted out. Wow.
ReplyDeleteOooooh, poor Malcolm. He's played so well. Dang it.
ReplyDeleteMalcolm and Denise were forced to vote against each other
ReplyDeleteThis is very sad. Dang it. He played his heart out. Notice he only congratulated Denise. She will get his vote.
ReplyDeleteHe's just plain beautiful period, Becky. :))
ReplyDeleteBye Malcolm :(
no they werent they could have forced a tie i bet either would have beat lisa in a tie breaker
ReplyDeleteOh Abi
ReplyDeleteDRINKING
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?
ReplyDeleteAnon, Denise knew she couldn't beat Malcolm. Why would she have voted Lisa?
ReplyDeleteI think Abi actually looked better sans make-up! Bottoms Up!
ReplyDeletebecause 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
ReplyDeleteI'll drink to that, Ed. CHEERS
ReplyDeleteCheers Monty!
ReplyDeleteOne 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.
ReplyDeleteOh 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.
ReplyDeleteWould the Jury really vote for Lisa? And what if they found out she was on Facts of Life? Penner knew who she was right?
ReplyDeleteThis isn't tree mail, it's tree meal ~Lisa
ReplyDeleteGood one!
Ya know all 3 finalist are over 40!
ReplyDeleteI don't think that Penner will blow her cover.
ReplyDeleteYes, 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.
ReplyDeleteTheir 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.
ReplyDeleteI don't think Lisa will win either. I think Denise deserves the win.
ReplyDeletePretty cool Margo. Now that you mention it, I think that's a first.
ReplyDeleteTo 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.
ReplyDeleteDo you think Abi will vote for herself?
ReplyDeleteHere we go!!! Ought to be good - really good! Can't wait to hear Abi. Jeff ought to be interesting, too.
ReplyDeleteI think Denise will win. I do not think Lisa has a chance at all.
ReplyDelete40+ ^5
ReplyDeleteYou're right Nickelpeed that's one way to look at it.
Lisa talks too much. But, she made a good point.
ReplyDeleteAll good arguments
ReplyDeleteThis is a tough call! I could see making a case for all 3 of them.
ReplyDeleteThe 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.
ReplyDeletethey all did well presenting themselves
ReplyDeleteAnd here comes the bitter jury comments. Just ask a question, Artis!
ReplyDeleteSour Grapes!!
ReplyDeleteBoy, Artis isn't bitter is he?
ReplyDeleteHe hated Mike, never considered him an alliance.
No deep questions?
ReplyDeleteFinal Three
ReplyDeleteDenise : 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.
ReplyDeleteRC has a funny laugh!
ReplyDeleteMonty Great minds again! LOL
ReplyDeleteOMGosh, that was - ouch!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd who still thinks Malcolm is a sure vote for Denise? lol
ReplyDeleteVery good question. And, man, they are working hard to prove they are the one to win. LMAO!
ReplyDeleteMalcolm is really bitter. Sounds like Jeff is too.
ReplyDeleteDrink ready
ReplyDeleteWow, Malcolm is finding things out throughout all of this. The look on his face. Wow.
ReplyDeleteDRINKIN"!!
ReplyDeleteAbi's non-verbals are great! DRINKING
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteLove Penner. Liking him so much better this time around.
ReplyDeletePenner is great too! DRINKING
ReplyDeleteHey, he just mentioned SAM
ReplyDeleteDRINK AGAIN
This might be the most bitter jury in recent memory
ReplyDeleteI knew Penner was going to out Lisa!!!
ReplyDeleteWow - Penner is being nasty
ReplyDeleteWhoa!!!! He ruined it. That's terrible. Penner, same old Penner. I'm disappointed. He just took a possibility for her. Disappointed.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that Penner did that.
ReplyDeleteHas there ever been a jury as bitter as this one?
Well Penner certainly made it interesting. Whew!
ReplyDeleteEd, I hadn't read your comment before I posted the same thing. Bitter, bitter, bitter.
ReplyDeleteNow 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?
ReplyDeleteBe 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.) :(
ReplyDeleteNo, 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. :-(
ReplyDeleteI'm so disappointed in Penner. I really thought he was above the pettiness and respected this game!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteThe winner is going to earn their million$$ after that jury assault. Sadly though the other two just had to endure that.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteNow, 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.
ReplyDeleteShe doesn't Margo. She's said she made investments that didn't go well. That money is long gone.
ReplyDeleteI thought Lisa was going to win too Margo, after hearing the jury... until Penner.
ReplyDeleteI'm almost out of booze. They keep showing that scowl on Abi's face. DRINKING
ReplyDeleteOne for Lisa
ReplyDeleteCarter, lol SCOOPIN
ReplyDeleteMargo, 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.
ReplyDeleteAnd now Jeff takes the run and sprouts a cape and FLIES to NY on the depth of his dimples!!!!
ReplyDeleteHere comes the LATE LIVE show!
ReplyDeleteThat was supposed to be URN not RUN
ReplyDeletePenner 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.
ReplyDeleteNice
ReplyDeleteHow very nice.
ReplyDeleteLisa looks terrific!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation DENISE!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a shame.
ReplyDeleteWow, that happened so fast. Only 5 votes determined that???
ReplyDeleteShe actually did deserve to win. She endured a lot. Played a good game.
ReplyDeleteGood, she deserved it!
ReplyDeleteEd, agreed, Lisa looks great
ReplyDeleteI'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
ReplyDeleteCanb't wait to hear what Penner has to say these months later.... What a dick
ReplyDeleteDenise deserved it, yes
ReplyDeleteI think when they reveal the rest, all of them will be Denise. The Carter misspelled Skoopin vote was probably the only one for him.
ReplyDeletea well deserved win
ReplyDeleteThe rest of the votes must have been for Denise.
ReplyDeleteYea Rochelle it would be nice if Lisa could get a new acting gig. Hope something opens up for her.
ReplyDeleteWow, Denise would have won no matter what.
ReplyDeleteWOw Penner looks so different!
ReplyDeletePenner looks so different.
ReplyDeleteDenise is rather pretty. Penner is nice looking. Rotten thing he pulled at Tribal.
ReplyDeleteDid any of them know Jeff was a baseball player? I wonder if he tells everyone. LOL
ReplyDeleteWow! I think the right person one. She was amazing.
ReplyDeleteJackie, thanks for hosting us again this season. You do throw a great party.
I love Lisa.
ReplyDeleteYes, 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!
ReplyDeleteBring out another case of booze. They are going to talk with Abi.
ReplyDeleteWhat does she do for a living? Torture small animals? Beat old ladies out of their grocery money?
Thanks, guys! YOU make it fun!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you have this, Jackie. It's great! You are wonderful!! Thank you!
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ReplyDeleteJackie, I want to join everyone else in thanking you for hostig us through the reality shows.
ReplyDeleteLet me add my thanks to Jackie. What a fun place to hang on out for our CBS shows. :)))
ReplyDeleteCount me in too! Thanks Jackie & all of you Great Pool Partiers!
ReplyDeleteLOL @ Becky
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteAw, shucks. SAM!!! Drink!
ReplyDeleteLisa's a winner in my book!
ReplyDeleteIs Lisa shouting?
ReplyDeleteLOVE LISA!!
ReplyDeleteWish 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.
ReplyDeleteBecky, your comment about Abi cracked me up!
ReplyDeleteI saw the list. We'll see SAM as well as one from this season ... if the spoilers are true.
ReplyDeleteJackie, 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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