Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Survivor: David vs. Goliath - Season Finale Blog Party!


As the show airs here on the East Coast, I'll be live-blogging the events -- refresh the page to get the latest news! As always, the real party is in the comments area. Feel free to join in!

Tonight is the big three-hour season finale/reunion night! In my opinion, we're wrapping up one of the best seasons ever on the show. I like being blindsided -- shows need to blindside me more often!

Here's the blog pool news from Lifeguard Laurie herself (she rocks!) 

Alison - Cher C, Jenna G, Renee
Angelina - Donna in FL, Margo, Vicki Volk
Davie - CherryPie, KelseyNY, Robin Allard
Kara - David, Karen in CA, Sharon N
Mike - Ed in Ohio, meb, Tammy
Nick - Brian, Jennasmom, Paula Bell, Silk

Jury:
Elizabeth

John
Dan
Alec
Carl
Gabby
Christian

Survivor fans ready? Six are left. Who will be the sole Survivor tonight?


Why am I not surprised that Christian is wearing a bowtie?

Davie is searching for an idol. Wait, they're all looking, it seems.

Angelina found a clue to the idol. Now she just has to get to the idol -- easier said than done. She has to haul a ladder and climb for it. D'oh! She lost her clue when she went to check to see if the area is clear. Scared that someone else will find the clue, she decides to climb for it. Now she's stuck. She gets down and runs into others. She cries to them and tells them she fell from a tree. She vows to us that she will return for "her" idol.

Immunity Challenge time -- over obstacles, toss ball to get puzzle pieces, puzzle steps to make staircase, 63 piece puzzle. Rewaed is spaghetti, garlic bread and dessert.

NICK wins Immunity!

He invites Angelina, saying she'll eat the vegetarian stuff. For a second, Davie tells him not to choose him as he went on the family visit. Nick chooses Mike to join him. Alison is the person left behind every time and she cries to us. 

The feast is near where Angelina lost her idol clue. It's all she can think of. At camp, Davie is sure that Nick is on his side. Alison thinks so, too. Nick tells us that he wants Davie to stay.

Whoops! Angelina is telling Mike and Nick about the clue because she needs help. Mike finds the clue and … she gets the idol!

Alison tries to work with Angelina. Alison says Davie has to go. Angelina tells her that she's (Alison) going. Mike doesn't want Alison gone -- he's pushing for Davie to be the target. Kara is on board with the Davie ouster. Mike tries to work on Angelina to target Davie. 

To the Tribal Council -- Jeff starts with asking about the Immunity Challenge. Alison tells him that only two names were brought up for voting out -- her and Davie. Davie says he isn't comfortable. Nick says he wants people to be on the same page as him. Mike says they need to think of what will make you go further.

The tally:
Davie, Alison, Alison, Davie, Davie, Davie

Rats. I liked the dude! But, then again, I don't mind Alison. Davie tells them the person who orchestrated this gets his vote for a million dollars (unless someone makes a bigger move).

Jeff talks to him at the finale. Davie says more black kids need to watch the show. Jeff brings up that Davie wasn't supposed to be on the show but was called in last minute to replace someone who dropped out.

Back to the island … Nick is ticked! He's so upset they didn't back him up with keeping Davie. Angelina tells him it was all Mike. Now the others are all talking about how badly Nick is handling it. 

Right to Immunity --
Perch on a pole in the ocean, fill bucket, pour water from leaking bucket to raise key, get key, swim to shore, unlock and get puzzle pieces, solve puzzle.

Alison gets her key first. Then Nick. Then Kara, then Mike. Finally Angelina.

NICK wins Immunity again! 

He tells us revenge will be sweet.

Angelina wants to target Alison. (Well, duh.) She tells Nick and Mike that she wants to have two vote for her (so she can use her idol to save herself and be queen). Mike isn't keen on the idea. Tonight is the only vote she can use the idol so she wants to show off with it. Mike tells Kara that Angelina has an idol. Jara tells us that she thinks Mike is the bigger threat and she thinks of flipping the script and get Nick involved. Alison talks to Nick. He's considering it. Huh? Now Angelina is finding a fake idol in front of Alison? Girl is whack.

Tribal time. Jeff mentions that Nick was blindsided and they talk about that. Heh. Alison says Mike is a threat and he plays dumb. 

Mike votes Alison.

To the tally -- 
Wait!
Angelina makes a show of playing the fake idol.
Then she plays the real idol.

The tally:
Mike, Alison, Alison, Alison.

Well, they finally got her. 

Immunity Challenge has them repeatedly dropping and retrieving a ball in a maze doohickey, one arm only. Additional balls will be added and direction will switch.

Angelina is out first. Mike is out. Kara out.

NICK wins the final Immunity Challenge!

He will choose one to take with him and the other two have to compete in a fire challenge to join the final three.

So the three others all work on Nick to take them. Nick tells them that he's more likely to win against Angelina, so he's taking her. Mike and Kara will do the fire challenge. I personally think he made the right decision although I think Mike would be the biggest threat against him.

Final Tribal Council --
Nick announces that he's taking Angelina (for the same reason he told the others before). 

Mike and Kara are going to make fire. MIKE wins! He will be in the final three with Nick and Angelina! 

The three feast and each tells us how they feel and why they should win. I'm still rolling my eyes at Angelina's delusions.

Off to Tribal with the jury questioning --

Outwit first:
Elizabeth - We're undecided. Christian wants them to each tell outwitted move.

Nick - Information and timing, alliances (named), build personal connections, John says the finish is important. What did he do after John? Reconnected with other allies. 
Angelina - Fallout with Elizabeth, reputation in dumps, picked self up, adaptable social game. Davie brings up the rice bragging. 
Mike - Wanted final two deals with people. Wanted threats that were willing to work with him rather than otherwise. Alison brings up his sarcasm. He feels bad. He felt like the introverted writer kid and outcast. Influenced the game after nine people.
Nick brings up the fact his game was pretty much the same but he had to rely on himself. Gabby tells Angelina that women are treated differently in the game and gives her kudos. Kara gives them all kudos. 

Outplay:
Dan tells Mike that the first time he made fire was last night. Mike says he tried and didn't do horribly. Davie wants Angelina and Nick to reverse tribes and tell. Angelina tells about her idol search faux pas. Out of comfort zone. Alison brings up the fake idol to embarrass her. She denies that's why. And her theatrics … and keep Mike safe.
Nick says he has some Goliath traits, tells of winning immunities, people skills. 

Outlast:
Angelina -- Realized why she was a Goliath in the beginning. But she ended up feeling beaten down, damaged goods, rise and pick herself up. Most battle-tested player in the three.
Nick -- Swapped to tribes with few Davids, only David at the end. Has always fought his way out things, mother died of overdose, he fights to save others who have drug problems, had to do everything to get to this point, was underdog.
Mike -- Never felt real nervous. He wanted to PLAY the game. What does he stand for? What does coming into the show mean for him? Not a saint, feel like it's a worthy endeavor to win the game.

Christian voted for Mike. John voted for Nick. 

The tally for the winner:
Nick, Mike, Mike, Mike, Nick, Nick, Nick, Nick, Nick.

Yep! Although I'm a Mike White fan, I think the right person -- Nick -- won

And, as I predicted in comments -- no one voted for Angelina. 

Congratulation blog pool winners -- Brian, Jennasmom, Paula Bell, Silk

Next season -- Four returning players included Joe and Aubry.

Survivor: Edge of Extinction.

Sounds interesting.

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monty924 said...

Hey Jackie and everyone who comes in.

FINALE

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Jackie and Monty and everyone who follows. Merry Christmas to everyone as well.

monty924 said...

Don't know who I'm rooting for. Nick's at the top though

Nickelpeed said...

Hi Jackie and Vincent. Thank you, Jackie, for allowing us to come here.

jennifer said...

Hey Jackie, best hostess EVER! Hey Monty and Glenn and to ALL Who follow! Did not realize this was the finale!!!

monty924 said...

Hey Glenn

If anyone is wondering where Alec is, he was banned from the finale for posting pictures on Instagram before the show started airing this season.

jennifer said...

Seriously, Angelina found the clue!!!!

Nickelpeed said...

Hi Monty and Glenn!

Jenna G said...

Hi Jackie & Monty. Here we gooooooooo! Chilled shrimp on ice & Savion Blanc is on the bar.

monty924 said...

Hi Penny and Jennifer

Jenna G said...

Hi Glenn, Penny and Jennifer!

Nickelpeed said...

Alec did that??? Wow. You'd think he'd know better.

Jenna G said...

Ha ha she lost her clue.

jennifer said...

I’m ready for treats!!

Ed in Ohio said...

Hi Jackie, Homie, Glenn, Penny, Jennifer, & Jenna et al!

tbc said...

Hi, all!!

monty924 said...

Angelina is her own worst enemy.

Hi Jenna

tbc said...

Lost the clue...

Nickelpeed said...

Hi Jennifer!

Judi Sweeney said...

Hello everyone! Happy Survivor night

Ed in Ohio said...

Finale already? Time sure does fly!

jennifer said...

She is a great actress!

monty924 said...

Hi TBC... Homie, how you doin'?

Nickelpeed said...

Hi Ed, Jenna, tbc

I wonder if someone else will find that clue. LOL.

monty924 said...

Hey Judi

Nickelpeed said...

Hi Judi

Jenna G said...

Hi Ed, tbc & Judy. What's next? Celebrity BB?

jennifer said...

Holy cracker jaxs!!! That is a puzzle!!!

Ed in Ohio said...

63 pieces!!!!!!!!!!

jennifer said...

Needed carbs!

monty924 said...

Spaghetti... that was my dinner tonight, LOL. Btw, I have several bottles of Red over at the bar tonight.

Judi Sweeney said...

It definitely was a season for blindsiding and I liked that!

Glenn Allen said...

Hi Penny and Ed and TBC and Jenna and Jennifer and Judi. Poor Angelina finds her clue loses the clue then was stuck on the cliffs.

Nickelpeed said...

You're right, Monty. Angelina does her own self in all the time.

Ed in Ohio said...

Monty, doin' ok. Been busy. Sorry to see Urban go, going to hurt recruiting.

jennifer said...

I’m making spaghetti squash burrito bowls!!

jennifer said...

Cara!!!

monty924 said...

I know, Ed. I was so bummed out but hoping that this new coach will follow well. He didn't do too shabby the first three games this season. But still... :(((

Judi Sweeney said...

Hi Monty, Jenna, Penny, Joe, Ed, Jennifer, tbc, Glenn, Laurie and of course our great Host Jackie!

Jenna G said...

That is some puzzle!

jennifer said...

Jeff needs to stop talking!

tbc said...

That is some puzzle! Wow

tbc said...

Right, Jennifer?!

monty924 said...

Yes, NICK!!!

jennifer said...

Nick!!!!!!

Ed in Ohio said...

Can Jeff slow down with the play by play. Geez!

monty924 said...

Profile pic, lol. Love Nick's sense of humor!

Glenn Allen said...

Wow what a comeback by Nick!

Nickelpeed said...

I feel sorry for Allison.

Jenna G said...

I do too.

jennifer said...

Yep, human to be sad.

monty924 said...

Make that three of us. Allison has played a strong game though so she's always a target and I wouldn't want to be sitting next to her in the end.

jennifer said...

So, on this commercial break, just want to say... I hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas ❤️

Judi Sweeney said...

I hope you all have a Merry Christmas too!

Nickelpeed said...

You, too, Jennifer. I, too, hope every one has a Merry Christmas.

Jenna G said...

I agree. I've liked her from the jump. She's my pool pick as well. She's from in my neck of the woods.

tbc said...

Thank you, Jennifer. Merry Christmas to you and your family ❤️

tbc said...

Merry Christmas everyone!!🎄🎄

Nickelpeed said...

Now, who's going to find Angelina's clue. LOL

Jenna G said...

I hope Allison!

monty924 said...

SMDH... there she goes again @@

Nickelpeed said...

IMO, if they keep Mike or Kara in there, they will win.

Angelina, loose lips sink ships.

Jenna G said...

Her own worst enemy!

Nickelpeed said...

Guys, I don't know if I truly trust Mike.

Jenna G said...

Drink that wine Mike! I'll have a glass too!

tbc said...

Interesting...

Nickelpeed said...

Wow. Hopefully, he'll vote with them. I was wrong. Sorry

Jenna G said...

Trust NO ONE! Survivor 101.

Nickelpeed said...

I feel badly for Allison. I do not think she's the biggest threat.

Jenna G said...

Ha there goes Mike....

Glenn Allen said...

Angelina finally gets her Idol with help from Nick and Mike. Davie is more of a threat!

Judi Sweeney said...

She just put a target on herself

jennifer said...

Yep!

Nickelpeed said...

If they vote out Davie, there's only 1 David. They have always been their own worse enemy. The think Mike and crew will vote with them, but they are for only Goliaths. So stupid. This will secure a Goliath win.

Petals said...

~*~*~*~*~ LATE SPLASH ~*~*~*~*~

Hey everyone!

tbc said...

I would much rather see Angelina go than Allison

Glenn Allen said...

Merry Christmas to all. I think that Davie is a bigger threat than Allison!

Jenna G said...

Yay! Hi Petals!! Glad you made it!

Petals said...

I am lost. Just tuning in, long day at work.

jennifer said...

Agree!

Petals said...

Hey Jenna! MONTY!TEEB!

I remember I still like Davie.

Petals said...

I do like Nick too. But I like Davie more.

jennifer said...

Not lost, but such a long day at work.... getting ready for the holiday!

monty924 said...

PETALS... good to see you here!! I'm rooting for Nick and Mike

Petals said...

We had our office Christmas party & Secret Santa thingy. NO CHRISTMAS BONUS! We got $100 past 3 yrs. Nothing this year.
Not even Jelly-of-the-Month.

tbc said...

Hey, Petals!!

Nickelpeed said...

I like Davie, too. Did he ever vote for one of his own once they merged? Can't remember.

jennifer said...

I’m so sorry Clark!!

Nickelpeed said...

I believe if they do not target Kara or Mike, the rest will lose.

Jenna G said...

Oh man, sorry to here that....who cares about silly secret Santa gifts,,,, show me the $$$$!

jennifer said...

Cowgirl hasn’t looked like a cowgirl since getting voted out!!

tbc said...

Christian expression was hilarious!!

Petals said...

NOOOOOOOOO

monty924 said...

That was smart

jennifer said...

Oh no!!!!

Jenna G said...

Oh darn, I did like him...

jennifer said...

So was nick blindsided with this??

Petals said...

Well, I guess I want Nick to win.

AWESOME, CLASSY exit!

Petals said...

Who orchestrated it? I missed it!

tbc said...

He’s classy

monty924 said...

Mike did, Petals!

Terry is a Texan! said...

Angelina is not my favorite

Nickelpeed said...

I am sad. See, see, Nick. Maybe you shouldn't have voted out your own people. Dang.

Petals said...

WHOOOOOOOO!!!!

jennifer said...

Aaaawwww Davie🤗

Nickelpeed said...

He played so well. Very classy. I'm sad to see him go. Nick has no chance now.

tbc said...

Me, either, Terry

Jenna G said...

Me neither.

Petals said...

**** big applause ****

tbc said...
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tbc said...

Ok, I like him more now!

Jenna G said...

Celebrity BB starts next month.

Nickelpeed said...

Jennifer, yes. He thought they all were going to vote Allison. However, the Goliath are actually sticking together.

Nickelpeed said...

I would have loved to have seen Davie win. Nick will be next.

jennifer said...

The hubs just got me a
Christmas present!! Trip to Aruba!!!

tbc said...

He looks like an alien in the lighting

Nickelpeed said...

Well, Nick, they've been playing you the whole time. They're not going to work with you.

jennifer said...

Sorry... just got super excited 😆

Petals said...

I"m skipping Celeb BB. Last season was such a yawn...I can't take 10 more D-listers killing 30 days on camera.

Jenna G said...

Yep he's mad, and yep your next. He's right.

jennifer said...

Hahah! Yes!

Petals said...

Jennifer! What a nice surprise! Merry Christmas!

Jenna G said...

Whoooohoooo! Awesome!

jennifer said...

Nick better step up!

Nickelpeed said...

YAY, lucky you, Jennifer!!

jennifer said...

I would totally win this one!

Petals said...

this is a new challenge! wow

Nickelpeed said...

I'm with you Petals. Won't watch it. LOL

Nick can be mad all he wants. They played him. He voted so many of his own people out. Mike could never be trusted.

tbc said...

yes, d lister, but it’s fun away

Nickelpeed said...

Haven't they played this one before on other survivors?

You better step up Nick.

Petals said...

argh, this is killing me

Jenna G said...

Allison and Nick needs to win this..they are my two favorite left.

Petals said...

Penny - I don't remember it. But I have ZERO memory lately. (yes, really. And it's scary)

tbc said...

Have the producers asked Probst to talk constantly??

Nickelpeed said...

I would like to see Nick win because he's the only David. But I still think his chance is very slim.

Jenna G said...

Standing and balancing on the platform but I don't remember them having to fill buckets.

jennifer said...

Mine too!

jennifer said...

So annoying!!

Nickelpeed said...

Probst never shuts up LOL

Petals said...

YES NICK!

monty924 said...

Yay, Nick!!

Nickelpeed said...

YES!!!

Jenna G said...

Good for Nick. I hope Allison makes it through to another day.

Nickelpeed said...

Now Goliath has to vote one of their own off.

Glenn Allen said...

Nick the only David wins Immunity. Does Nick vote out Allison or go for Mike?

Nickelpeed said...

If they are smart, they need to vote off Kara or Mike. But they'll probably target Allison.

Jenna G said...

I keep forgetting about Kara.

monty924 said...
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jennifer said...

She is quite or it’s the editing!

Glenn Allen said...

Penny I remember them doing something similar with the platform and Buckets.

monty924 said...

Well, we know Nick wants Mike gone now, but I'm saying Kara or Allison. I've saying they should drag Angelina to the end and it looks likely to happen now that she has the idol.

monty924 said...

Angelina, it isn't playing it correctly if you script it out. UGH

Nickelpeed said...

Guys, get Mike or Kara out!! Listen to me!!

Glenn Allen said...

Angelina trying to be personal to get drama.

Petals said...

Jenna - who is Kara?

Nickelpeed said...

Stupid, stupid, stupid!! Angelina, see, loose lips sink your own plans.

Jenna G said...

Exactly!

Jenna G said...

Yes!

Petals said...

Angelina trying to be a "villian". *yawn*

Nickelpeed said...

I might have spelled her name wrong. Is it Cara or Kara?

monty924 said...

Nope, could be Mike! hmmm

Jenna G said...

Blonde with braids.

Glenn Allen said...

Wow Mike might have helped to get himself out by telling about the Idol plan for Angelina!

Jenna G said...

Kara

Nickelpeed said...

Are they going to vote Angelina instead?

monty924 said...

Try borderline stupid

Nickelpeed said...

That is so mean.

jennifer said...

Not nice!

Nickelpeed said...

Poor Allison. I hope they still stick with Mike. We'll see.

Jackie S. said...

Nicjel - It's Kara. And Alison is a one L Alison.

monty924 said...

Here we go

jennifer said...

Love that Hawaiian shirt Davie!!

Nickelpeed said...

Wrong thing to say, Nick. Just say you were mad because Davie left.

Nickelpeed said...

I'm sad they didn't have a favorite player vote.

jennifer said...

I hope she doesn’t play that fake idol! Hope someone told her!!!

Nickelpeed said...

Yes, you are Mike. You really are.

Nickelpeed said...

I do, too, Jennifer. She is not as big threat as Mike or Kara.

SueGee said...

Howdy everyone!! Just dropping by for a minute...my cat had surgery today and I have this cat with a cone on her head walking around the house bumping into things and acting like she is drunk! I'm keeping one eye on the blog and one eye on the cat. Maybe she will sleep a bit?

Squeegee

tbc said...

Crap, I have to get the dog’s out...

Nickelpeed said...

Thank you Jackie. I wasn't sure.

Nickelpeed said...

Nooooooooo!

jennifer said...

Oh no!!!

Petals said...

Angelina is a ridiculous @@

You ARE Janky

tbc said...

What a biotch

Nickelpeed said...

She's such a mean girl.

Petals said...

Hey Squeeg and Coney Cat

tbc said...

How is Angelina still there?? I can’t stand her.

Nickelpeed said...

They lied to Nick again.

Jenna G said...

Dang it. Ok on the Nick train now!

Nickelpeed said...

I guess not. I guess they were just saying that to her.

SueGee said...

I did make a cheesecake today...anyone want some?? Cherry topping

jennifer said...

Let’s go .... anyone BUT Angelina... she just gets under my skin.... has the whole time!

monty924 said...

Hey SueGee... hugs coming the kitty's way

Jenna G said...

Ugh, I know!

monty924 said...

Jennifer, I agree but it's even more reason to take her to the end. Nobody would vote for Angelina so that makes her the ultimate goat.

Glenn Allen said...

Hi SueGee. I agree anyone but Angelina for the win!

jennifer said...

So true! I always forget to think like that in the end!!

jennifer said...

This challenge looks INTERESTING!!

Jenna G said...

Oh this one...

Jenna G said...

They'll add more and more balls...it gets harder and harder.

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