Meet The Cast Of ‘Survivor: One World’
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by Michelle Ealey.
Today, CBS revealed the cast of the next season of ‘Survivor.’ This season, the tribes will be divided into men and women. For the first time, the tribes will be on the same island. They will be allowed to interact and share resources. The tribes can keep resources to themselves, and tribe members will be permitted to form individual alliances with members from the other tribe.
The women are in the Salani tribe, and the men are in the Manono tribe. ‘Survivor: One World’ has no returning veteran players.
From left to right: Front row: Jay Byars, Chelsea Meissner, Colton Cumbie, Monica Culpepper, Leif Manson and Bill Posley. Back row: Kat Edorsson, Alicia Rosa, Jonas Otsuji, Michael Jefferson, Kourtney Moon, Sabrina Thompson, Troy Robertson, Kimberly Spradlin, Greg Smith, M.D., Nina Acosta, Matt Quinlan and Christina Cha.
Nina Acosta – Retired LAPD Officer
Clovis, CA – Age 51
Jay Byars – Model
Gaffney, SC – Age 25
Christina Cha – Career Consultant
West Hollywood, CA – Age 29
Monica Culpepper – Ex-NFL Player’s Wife
Tampa, FL – Age 41
Colton Cumbie – College Student
Monroeville, AL – Age 21
Kat Edorsson – Timeshare Rep
Orlando, FL – Age 22
Michael Jefferson – Banker
Seattle, WA – Age 30
Leif Manson – Phlebotomist
San Diego, CA – Age 27
Chelsea Meissner – Medical Sales
Charleston, SC – Age 26
Kourtney Moon – Motorcycle Repair
Austin, TX – Age 29
Jonas Otsuji – Sushi Chef
Lehi, UT – Age 37
Bill Posley – Stand-Up Comedian
Venice, CA – Age 28
Matt Quinlan – Attorney
San Francisco, CA – Age 33
Alicia Rosa – Special Ed Teacher
Chicago, IL – Age 25
Troy Robertson – Swimsuit Photographer
Miami, FL – Age 50
Greg Smith – Plastic Surgeon
Houston, TX – Age 64
Kim Spradlin – Bridal Shop Owner
San Antonio, TX – Age 29
Sabrina Thompson – High School Teacher
Brooklyn, NY – Age 33
The new season premieres February 15 at 8/7c on CBS.
In this video, Jeff Probst discusses the cast and we meet a few:
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‘Survivor: South Pacific – Loyalties Will Be Broken’ Season Finale And Reunion Recap
Posted on 19. Dec, 2011 by Michelle Ealey.
After all the praying and lack of backstabbing, the season finale is here.
With the alliance having to eat its own members, many lies are coming to the surface. Everyone knows that Albert knew Brandon was going to Redemption; he might have covered his actions by voting for Sophie, but he knew Brandon was on his way out.
As Coach says, at the end, loyalties will be broken.
At the last Redemption Island duel, Ozzy and Brandon have to hold on to a pole. The first to fall is out of the game for good. After forty minutes, they begin to slip and slide. It is a close competition, but Brandon is not as physically strong as Ozzy, and Ozzy wins again. Ozzy had a good run on Redemption; he lasted two weeks and beat eight people to win his way back into the game.
Ozzy knows that if he doesn’t win immunity, he will be going home. Coach reminds him of their secret deal, but Ozzy doubts it because he questions why anyone would want him at the end. This is true, not because of the feats Ozzy has accomplished, but because the jury is five former Savaii members. Ozzy could moon the jury and still win. [...]
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‘Survivor: South Pacific – Then There Were Five’ – Recap
Posted on 15. Dec, 2011 by Michelle Ealey.
After voting out Edna, the five return to camp. Coach is elated that the five has made it this far, but he knows that all loyalty is gone; the real game begins now. Now is when the alliances within the alliances will be revealed. Albert says to camera that he plans on pulling off the biggest blindside to date. I’m thinking Coach. Who is his target? Sophie. Not Coach, but Sophie. Really, Albert?
Albert elaborates more during an interview on day 33. Although he originally wanted to take her and Coach to the final three, Albert thinks Sophie is dangerous because she is well-spoken, has won immunity challenges, and has friends. His new plan is to go with Rick and Coach. He thinks he would have a good shot with them because Coach has been a cult leader and Rick has been a coattail rider. However, Albert wants to keep Brandon happy, so he has told Brandon that he plans to take Brandon to the final three.
Ozzy and Edna fight to stay in the game at the Redemption duel. They have to complete a slide puzzle to release a hatchet. With the hatchet they cut a rope to release a bag of cubes. The cubes are for a puzzle. The four cubes must be stacked so each side does not have a color repeat. Ozzy has the hatchet released quickly. The five help Edna complete the first puzzle. Ozzy has a lead, but Edna catches up. She thinks she has the puzzle solved, but one side has two reds. This gives Ozzy a chance to solve his puzzle. It was a close race, but Ozzy wins again. Edna becomes the next juror. There is one Redemption Island duel left. Can Ozzy win it and get back in the game? [...]
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‘Survivor: South Pacific – Ticking Time Bomb’ Recap
Posted on 08. Dec, 2011 by Michelle Ealey.
For the past few episodes, many of us have been waiting for someone to make a move. With the finale getting closer, will someone finally make a big play tonight?
Because Brandon declared he was voting for her next, Edna refuses to take part in Brandon’s morning prayer. Edna feels frustrated; she really thought they were six strong, but Coach reminds her that at some point the game was going to change to an individual one. Edna’s mini-meltdown is interrupted by Brandon yelling about the Sprint tree mail. The six have made it to the Family Visit. The tribe gets to see short video messages on a Sprint phone from their family members: Rick’s wife, Edna’s sister, Sophie’s dad, Albert’s mom, Brandon’s dad, and Coach’s brother. Brandon’s dad says that he hopes Brandon has been following his heart and making good decisions.
At the Redemption duel, Jeff takes the phone and announces a twist that will be revealed at the end. The challenge is between Cochran and Ozzy. They have to use a grappling hook to retrieve three bags; each bag has a ball. They have to get one ball through a tabletop maze in order to win the duel and stay in the game. Ozzy quickly gets the bags and builds a lead. After Cochran gets his bags, he makes an aggressive move and charges through the first part of the maze, closing the gap with Ozzy. The match is even. Both have to restart the maze. Both are inches from successfully solving the puzzle, but Ozzy just edges out Cochran to win. After the challenge, Ozzy seems impressed with Cochran’s performance. [...]
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‘Survivor: South Pacific – Cult Like’ Recap
Posted on 01. Dec, 2011 by Michelle Ealey.
Coach is happy. The Upolu alliance successfully got rid of all the Savaii. Well, except the ones on Redemption Island. And the one member of the tribe who started on Savaii. It’s easy to forget about Redemption Island; after all, no one is sure when the winner will return to the game. As for Cochran, is he a true member of Coach’s family? This is the big question that gets answered in tonight’s episode.
Edna and Cochran are worried about their place in the tribe. Cochran doesn’t want to be the next to leave, and Edna doesn’t want to follow Cochran out the door. Cochran observes that Upolu has a “cult-like” atmosphere, and Brandon is the most devote. Cochran makes a comment about the Manson family and how he does not want to end up like Sharon Tate. I am offended by Cochran’s comments. Sharon Tate was eight and a half months pregnant when she was brutally murdered by the followers of Charles Manson. To compare a strong alliance in a competition reality show to a group of murderers shows Cochran’s ignorance. His comments disgust me.
Cochran makes plea to the tribe
Cochran calls a meeting with the whole tribe. He makes a case for keeping him: his actions were vital in saving the tribe and his birthday is in a few days. He thinks the tribe owes him one. Cochran doesn’t ask for a final four deal; he just doesn’t want to be the first one of the seven to get voted out.
Cochran leaves. Coach wants the Upolu members to decide Cochran’s fate. Coach and Albert want Cochran to stay, stating that his actions helped them get this far. Sophie wants to vote Cochran out. [...]
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‘Survivor: South Pacific – A Closer Look’ Recap
Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by Michelle Ealey.
Tonight we saw new scenes that give us more information about was has happened during the first 27 days.
After a recap of the season, the show opens by comparing how Savaii and Upolu started camp. Upolu got to work while Savaii decided to swim in the ocean. We learn Dawn is a Mormon, and she had as much hesitation, if not more, than Cochran about taking off her clothes and getting into the water.
According to Coach, Brandon is determined to play an honest game.
What we learn about Upolu before the merge:
Brandon and Coach made an alliance quickly; both gave their word as men of God that they will go as far as possible together. Brandon took on the provider role of the tribe to show how different he is from his uncle. Before she got voted out, Mikayla got sick. Coach saw Mikayla as selfish for taking more cream and sugar than he thought was fair. Perhaps it was a combination of her state of health and her selfishness that helped Coach keep Edna over Mikayla. [...]
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‘Survivor: South Pacific – Running The Show’ Recap
Posted on 17. Nov, 2011 by Michelle Ealey.
This is the first time we see another player with Coach during his morning workout.
Showing us once again that he has learned from his previous times on ‘Survivor,’ Coach comments about how you cannot disrespect players on the bottom. Coach knows those who appear to be down and out are the most dangerous because they have nothing to lose. If a blindside is going to happen, the source will use the ones who feel they are on the bottom. Coach is aware that blindsides can happen at any point in the game, and he’s watching for someone to make a move against him. Although he says he doesn’t dictate his alliance’s actions, Coach is definitely in control of his game, and his influence is apparent among the members of his alliance.
Even Cochran is beginning to drink Coach’s Kool-Aid. Cochran joins Coach for his morning Tai Chi-esque routine. Afterwards, Coach tells Cochran that he’s worried about Albert. Albert is a thinker, continually strategizing, and Coach is concerned Albert will try to make a move soon. Also, Coach is not 100% comfortable with Brandon. Apparently, Brandon is still in “Brandon Mode” and is considered a loose cannon. Brandon hasn’t had any grandiose outburst; if he had, the producers would have aired it. I think what we’re not seeing is Brandon sulking, mulling over everybody’s move, and acting as though he could erupt at any moment. Because we haven’t seen Brandon’s “loose cannon” behavior lately, I thought Coach’s alliance with the young Hantz was solid. Coach’s comments have me thinking otherwise. [...]
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What We Don’t See On ‘Survivor’
Posted on 13. Nov, 2011 by Michelle Ealey.
Many hours of footage are left out of the weekly episodes of ‘Survivor.’ With so much left out of the show, we wonder if we are missing any key moments. The ‘Survivor’ website has several videos, including full episodes, cast interviews, and secret scenes. The secret scenes have titles, but no detailed descriptions. I watched a lot of the secret scenes. Some are interviews that reveal a player’s thought process and reasoning behind strategy. These are interesting, but their inclusion in the show would not have offered much. However, some of the secret scenes I watched added to the show; I learned more about motivations and how Coach got Cochran to flip.
Below are select secret scenes that explain recent events and present insights on a few of the castaways.
Videos: I Smell BS, Offer Final Four, and Taking the Power Back
What we learn: This sequence shows the progression of Coach realizing Savaii’s ruse and how to win Cochran’s vote.
What surprised me: How much in control of the game Coach is. Coach really has his head in the game and is strategizing well. I was shocked that Coach told Ozzy about how he thinks Ozzy’s story isn’t true. Ozzy knew Upolu was strong, but arrogant Ozzy decided to stick to his plan anyway. [...]
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‘Survivor: South Pacific – Cut Throat’ Recap
Posted on 10. Nov, 2011 by Michelle Ealey.
Two immunity challenges. Two tribal councils. One hour of ‘Survivor.’ What a night!
Whitney tells Cochran he disgusts her.
Tonight begins when Te Tuna comes back to camp after Cochran’s refusal to follow Ozzy’s plan. Ozzy and Cochran talk alone—well they do after Brandon makes sure Cochran’s not getting bullied. Ozzy tells Cochran that he feels betrayed and thinks Cochran screwed him over. Cochran counters that he did it out of self-preservation; after studying the game for 11 years, he didn’t want his fate to come down to a rock. The rest of Savaii is not as civil as Ozzy. Jim calls Cochran “a coward” and “a poor excuse of a man.” Whitney says that Cochran “disgusts her.” Really, Whitney? Cochran lied about who he was voting for; it’s not as though he lied about his dead grandmother.
After taking a verbal beating from his former tribe members, Cochran goes over to the former Upolu members. Brandon welcomes him warmly. Rick puts his arm around Cochran. Fake or not, Upolu has made Cochran feel a part of the group, which is something Savaii never completely did.
The next day is the first immunity challenge. The first four castaways to toss a coconut in a ring will move to the second round. Dawn, Whitney, Jim, and Sophie advance to the next round. They have to crack coconuts open, fill their mouths with coconut water, go through an obstacle course, and spit into a tube. The first to fill the tube with coconut water wins. The race is close between Jim and Sophie. Sophie has a chance to win, but she cannot hold the coconut water in her mouth. She has to return to the start, and this allows Jim to win. [...]
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Game On: Who’s Most Likely to Win?
Posted on 06. Nov, 2011 by Michelle Ealey.
The tribes have merged. The game shifts from tribal unity to individuals focused on their own game. Now stronger physical players are a threat and are targets because of their ability to possibly win numerous individual immunity challenges. Relationships and alliances formed on day one will be tested. Who will remain loyal? Will anyone make a big move? Tribe members will now closely study each other and analyze every conversation and action. Every promise is doubted. Now the game really begins.
Based on what we’ve seen so far this season, let’s take a look at what needs to happen for each of the remaining castaways to win. Although they are Te Tuna now, I’m going to examine the remaining castaways in two groups, former Savaii and former Upolu.
Former Savaii Tribe
When the merge happened, the six Savaii were not a formal alliance. Cochran has never truly felt part of the tribe, so his decision to flip was not a surprise. The five remaining Savaii members (Keith is on Redemption Island) need to find cracks in the Upolu alliance. Not working in their favor is the fact that they no longer have a hidden immunity idol. [...]
