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The only thing that makes me think that Michele was exaggerating about the Johnny Aviv thing is that she was in her talking head saying she knew she was pushing. If true, it's unfortunate that Michele let Aviv catch a stray for her feud with Johnny. Is that Devin was talking about online before the episode aired? I didn't think I cared whether Olivia or Michele lost, until Michele won and I was disappointed. Not that I like Olivia a lot, I just dislike Michele more. Shaping up to be a tough battle on the women's side. For the men, I think it would be Johnny vs. Jordan, but I think that Kyland is a dark horse.

Gotta love the mini final. It looked exhausting and disgusting. The fact that TJ did not rip into Laurel makes me think that they knew the last female had crossed the finish line and maayyyybbeee the producers "encouraged" her to act a fool, or maybe she was so embarrassed and exhausted from the heat that she just did that and didn't think it through. What an appropriate way for her to go out on this challenge. Her own doing. Won't miss you. They are making Johnny work on this season of the challenge, I love it! Activated Johnny makes for a better challenge, love him or hate him. He's been just sailing along for so long that he hasn't had to work on the challenge for a while. I'm enjoying the Tori/Johnny war. I'm looking forward to watching Michele squirm. I can only hope that Johnny wins the next challenge so that he will be safe from being made a target. What was up with Laurel giving Johnny a 1? That was surprising. Hater energy through and through. Won't really miss Nehemiah, so not very sad about that. Don't dislike him but he's pretty ho hum for me on the challenge. I think I would have been more sad to lose Corey. These mini finals are a good indication of who will perform well on the final though and I want to watch a good final. I was expecting more than 2 people to be purged, it's a tiny let down but I guess longer season so whatever. The last few episodes of the challenge have been very enjoyable for me.

I usually watch minimum the next day on the Verizon app, but the episode wasn't listed in the full episode lineup. I only just discovered that the episode is there, just not listed properly. I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Something about the daily challenge, the antics of bananas, strategy, seeds of doubt planted, the episode felt very vintage, very nostalgic. Finally some action. The editing of Aviv saying hopefully the next challenge won't involve running, then cutting to the mini final was sad and hilarious. Preview for next episode looks great, can't wait.

Right, I also don't see anyone Johnny's alliance picking Jordan, especially not his #1 Laurel. Picking Jordan would have to be accompanied with a deal of some sort for one of the women.

This was a weird episode. I didn't get much entertainment out of it, and at some point was just thinking well I guess I have to watch it to follow the story. I guess bananas knows how to play the game and what is needed for the show, you have to show that you are upset about the decision. The moment when he made Tori repeat that she was doing it because that's what Devin would have wanted and then turned to look into the camera was the best part of the drama for me. Jordan is right though, bananas trying to threaten Jordan does him no good since the women pick the male targets. Bananas target picks made sense. At least Rachel isn't a target, thank goodness. Will just wait for next week.

It feels like saving Kaycee would have been at the expense of herself because Laurel would have been a much tougher draw. Why does everyone want to save Kaycee so much?

This was a great episode. I was hoping that Rachel could pull out a solo win but didn't think she would, so when she did I was so happy. At the very least I was hoping Era 2 would win and give Rachel a break. It was so great to see Rachel at the head of the table alone. So great. Kaycee getting mad that Josh didn't save her was rich. You hid behind your era for weeks and now that it's your turn to get called down to the carpet you are upset? When Jenny is a target every other week? Bye Kaycee. Jumping on Josh was so weird, blaming him for Kaycee going in because he couldn't convince Rachel. I never thought for a second that Rachel was going to hang Ryan out to dry, and from a game standpoint, it's better to have Laurel on your side vs. Tori or Kaycee. The right choice was made. It just sucks that it had to be Devin vs. Kyland because I really like both in the game. I wouldn't even know which one to pick. I think another reason why Devin was hot with Josh is that he would have much rather gone against Ryan, even if that leaves his bff Tori with Laurel. In the end, everyone for themselves I guess. I was surprised that Kyland picked Jenny AGAIN. Even though the eras are splitting, people will still try to ride for their eras so picking someone who might have had your back was weird. Even though Johnny is a target, he's in there with Ryan and Derek so the odds look good for him. Jenny might give Rachel trouble, she would have a better shot at Aviv. The mid season trailer looks good. I just hate that all of era 1 except Rachel are gone.

I really didn't think about the fact that if Rachel gets last place in the challenge, they might not have a male elimination. Thinking about it quickly, they might switch to last place team and then last 2nd to last place for the male to keep the numbers correct. I hope that the next challenge Rachel doesn't get last place and another team gets sent directly to elimination. It would be great if the challenge were something like a mini final where a single person could thrive and Rachel beats all the teams. I would love to see her sitting at the head of the table alone and watching the other eras squirm for once. Seeing era 1 go out like this is so sad. Corey was doing the most for no reason in my opinion. Relax.

I was surprised to see Ashley and Wendy greet each other somewhat warmly. I thought there would be residual tension from the reunion.

They will get another viewership credit from me because I was barely paying attention and couldn't say what happened. I'll try to keep up but it was a pretty hum drum premiere.

Era 1 is on life support. I wish there was a way to swap out Derrick for Darrell since Derrick is clearly hurt. What if that causes him an elimination and Rachel is a team of 1? I was super sad to see Darrell go, even though I like Kyland. I do feel bad for Jenny that she keeps being the target, and I am only reminded that Kaycee is there because everyone keeps saying that she avoids being a target. It's funny watching Johnny stomp because someone is getting the treatment that he always enjoys, since Ryan and Derek are never nominated. Bananas' last words at the end of the episode gives me hope that we might see some discord between eras 3 and 4 soon. That would be great.

This episode was so so. CT is gone so I'm sad. Era 1 is dropping like flies and I need them to pick it up. I feel like a challenge should be breaking their way sooner or later. It will be fun to see eras 2, 3, and 4 sweat even more for once. I don't think I'll ever come around on Josh. He gets on my nerves. I don't get the whole thing about Devin-Johnny-Michele but I guess they didn't have anything better so we were stuck with that. I'm sad to see Brad go, not so much for him but I would like for Era 1 to not keep falling. Now Darrell is a target?! I can't. Tina did make me laugh trying to hide from being chosen. If they lose one more female I guess the lone female is automatic target every week and that would suck. Hoping next week's episode is better.

This episode and season cements the fact that I will never be team Laurel again. What a nasty person with a nasty spirit. This is a game, she has taken it way beyond that. Even though production did Laurel a huge favor in her edit, maybe it was also beneficial for Cara too because she doesn't have to have those awful thigns about her aired and she doesn't have to relive it in footage. Laurel was also trash for throwing the challenge so that Emily would be at risk. If Emily had done that, Laurel would have burned the house down. The nerve for her to get upset at Nehemiah for throwing the target at her, when she was part of the reason he was down there in the first place. I really like Devin, and I really don't care for Michele. This pairing is weird. So sad to lose CT. On a season that is supposed to be epic, his early departure is sad. My first thought when I saw all the nails fall quickly on Tina's board was that it was rigged, but everyone is giving her props, so I can too.

It would make complete sense for Jordan to make that deal with the Era II and throw the sudden death so that they could win. He stays safe with no blood on his hands. Smart move. Yes maybe his team didn't know about it, but they were already safe so it's cool. I also forgot that Laurel and Jordan dated. When I think of Jordan I only think of Tori. I used to root for Laurel, but this episode and the preview for next week really made me see what other people see in her. I hate that she said that thing about Darrell getting massages while married like he was doing something wrong. The woman needs help. Horacio is just too pure for this show. I am very sad to see him go, I really like him. I think they want to keep as many people from Era I that they liked for as long as possible.

I truly don't know what to believe but my thoughts are basically 1) why would production want to cut the story in the way that they did, and 2) they can only use what you give them. You are safe from elimination. There was zero chance of you going in. Why risk it if you really and truly wanted to be there?? Maybe I'm still just not getting it but people from all 3 eras (maybe less from era 1 though) would have been happy seeing Kaycee and Ryland go down, and that would have been the basis for a lot of deals to be made. Darrell and Jodi are both strong too, so you ensure at least 2 strong players out of the game. No brainer.