One Of Russell’s Vixens Goes To Redemption Island

Last night’s “Survivor Redemption Island” had all the usual drama as what is being called by many Russell’s Vixens fought for survival as outsiders on their tribe. A interesting choice by their tribe was to let both so called ‘Russell’s Vixens’ Krista Klumpp and Stephanie Valencia go to watch the ‘Redemption Island Challenge.’ The tribe figured that both would be going home soon so what damage could they do which turned out to be a mistake. In the challenge Matt went up against Kristina Kell who was send there last week in tribal council. Matt won the challenge again for a third street win and Kristina Kell was sent packing. Russell’s Vixens then told Rob that there was a six person alliance on their team and they were both on the outside. The information and the fact they offered themselves if they survive until the merge to Rob’s alliance was big for Rob. Rob’s tribe then went out to win the ‘Immunity Challenge’ and Stephanie was blamed as she lost a head to head puzzle challenge with Rob the master of puzzles. At tribal council it looked like Stephanie would be going home but then Krista called out the alliance saying which members were closest to each other hoping to cause friction in the alliance. As the tribe votes were shown Krista was the one voted to be sent to Redemption Island I don’t know if her comments switched the vote from Stephanie I guess we will find out next week. The one person that I do want to go home is former Federal agent Phillip Sheppard who walks around in bright pink underwear he is wacky but if that visual was gone from the show it would be a plus.

Russell Leaves The Island

On last night’s “Survivor Redemption Island” super villain Russell Hantz finally left the island as he lost his Redemption Island challenge against Matt who won his second challenge in a row to stay in the game. The challenge was basically a big game of dominoes and in a sea saw battle Russell left the game on a challenge loss. After his loss Russell broke down in tears with emotion and said he will never play the game that’s it, which personally I think he would change his mind and be back if he had a chance. After an emotional few minutes the old Russell kicked in as he lashed out at his tribe tell the opposition the leaders in his tribe and getting Ralph to basically say he had an idol; Ralph tried to backtrack on his idol comment but it was too late no one believed he didn’t’ have it at that point. Russell will be missed by us at The Television Beat and we hope the fact his team threw the challenge to get him out comes back to bite them.

“Survivor Redemption Island” Wednesdays at 8pm e/p on CBS 

Russell Is Gone Maybe On "Survivor"

On last nights "Survivor Redemption Island" Russells tribe Zapatera throw the challenge so they could get rid of him. For the first time ever Russell was voted off the island although he does have a chance to still get back in the game if he survives Redemption Island. I'm a big Russell fan and i would love to see him come back but it looks like the odds are against him. A more important discussion is why with only a two person advantage going in a future merge the tribe made the decision to throw the challenge to get rid of Russell. I don't think any tribe should throw a challenge and i can see in future seasons it may not be allowed as if teams regualrly throw challenges it cheapens the game. It will be interesting to see with Russell gone if the tribe is stronger apart from the two Russell allies who will now be outsiders. Before the anger was directed at Russell but with that lightning rod gone it will be interesting to see if the in fighting starts.

"Survivor Redemption Island" Premieres Tonight

Rob and Russell return tonight to battle it out with new contestants on the return of "Survivor" on CBS. This season they have added the Redemption Island twist where the voted off contestant goes heads to Redemption Island and lives on the same supplies as the others; When the next contestant is voted off they too head to Redemption Island and compete against the contestant already there with the loser going home. At a point later in the season towards the end the contestant on Redemption Island gets to re-enter the game which is an interesting twist. I think both teams will keep Rob and Russell around for a while but i would be surprised if they survive towards the end. Im pulling for Russell but as all the contestants on this season have seen him before anyone would be stupid to trust him but you never know.

Premieres tonight at 8pm on CBS

"Survivor Redemption Island" Next Twist

When "Survivor" returns in early in the new year it will be with a new twist this version is called "Survivor Redemption Island;" The twist is that after a contestant is voted off they go to another island with supplies like the rest of the contestants until another contestant gets voted off; After another contestant gets voted off the two of them have a challenge where the winner will stay on Redemption Island and the other contestant will leave for good. At some point later in the game whoever is on Redemption Island will be allowed back in to the game to compete again. The person who was on the island will have a huge disadvantage as they would have missed connecting with the others during there time away also some of the people there maybe the ones that voted them off in the first place. Its an interesting twist i wonder how it effects the game i guess we will have to wait and see.

Two Quit On "Survivor"

The fact that someone quit isn't such a shocker to my memory two have quit in the past the big shock was two quit together at tribal council on day twenty eight. If you didn't see the last episode two of the players Naonka and purple Kelly decided they had enough of the rain and cold and quit. Jeff tried to talk them out of it and after they said they wouldn't change their mind he put out their torches but left then standing at tribal council so they would see them every time they came to watch as part of the jury. Earlier after Naonka said she would quit after winning the reward challenge Jeff gave the winning team a choice if one of them gave up the reward of candy, hot dogs and a movie the whole team would get a tarp and rice which they needed badly. Oh course Naonka just sat there even though she was leaving to let another member sacrifice reward for the team good. There have been  several villains over the years on "Survivor" such as Johnny Fairplay who lied about a dead relative and who can forget the original villain Richard Hatch but Naonka is in a class by herself and must be the most hated Survivor ever. Apart from her most recent antics there is such things as knocking amputee Kelly to the ground to get a clue and hiding the tribes tools and food which she eat. The worse part about the two of them quitting is that thousands apply for the show and never get the chance they got also the contestants voted out would love to be still competing.