Russell Hantz has continued to play Survivor unlike anyone has ever played before. Finding hidden immunity idols, making big power moves, and building alliances. After Candice was voted out at the first of two tribal councils, Russell pulled a big bold move. Russell feared Danielle and Parvati were getting too close and felt he needed to break them up. A risky move since Russell already was in a pretty strong alliance with them.
Russell lied to Parvati and told her that Danielle wanted her out, but Parvati confronted Danielle with this information. Danielle told her it wasn't true, telling Parvati that she felt Russell was trying to turn them against each other, which he was. Meanwhile Russell was gathering the Heroes votes against Danielle and also convinced Jerri to vote his way. In the end the votes came in 4 votes for Danielle and 3 for Rupert. Danielle was going home.
This was a big bold move for Russell. One the one hand, he broke up a very powerful twosome in Danielle and Parvati, who most certainly would have voted him out instead of each other if it came down to it. But on the other hand, did he cost himself 2 very key votes from possible jury members? If Danielle and Parvati both get to the jury, this move most likely cost Russell their vote.
Of course, if Parvati is one of the finalists, then he may have only lost Danielle's vote. Danielle most likely would vote for Parvati in this situation anyway. Russell still has time to get some other people on his side.
One other thing that I'm not sure Russell thought through here is that he has now given the remaining Heroes of Rupert and Colby renewed life in the game.
There are 2 episodes left this season, and it's shaping up to be a great ending to an amazing season.
I think Russell needs to make bold moves like that to stay in the game. Parvati also needs to make bold moves - loved how she didn't quit during the immunity challenge. She still has a big target on her back. Something tells me that Russell, Colby, and Rupert aren't simply going to form a new alliance next week. Russell better hope he wins immunity again because Sandra will come after him for sure. BTW - Didn't like Sandra finding the hidden immunity. It would shock me if Russell got Courtney, Coach or Amanda's vote at the end. It will be like last season all over again because some of these people really hate how he played the game and will hold it against him - regardless of how much strategy he used. Imagine if Colby went on an immunity run like at the end of Australia? Look out!
ReplyDeleteIt is very interesting. Colby could suddenly find himself in a good position here if things go the right way. Funny how fast things change in this game!
ReplyDeleteThe rest of the season (2 episodes) are going to be awesome. This has been an incredible season! After 20 seasons Survivor still is the best reality show on TV!
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