S41.E13: One Thing Left to Do... Win LIVE CHAT

[LanceM]

I don't know Shan congratulating DeShawn for making final 3 tells me she isn't voting for him.

I think Erika has this.

[Chicago Redshirt]

My handicapping:

Erika: Evvie, Heather, Ricard, Tiffany

Deshawn: Danny, Liana, Shan

Xander: Naseer

[iMonrey]

Yeah I'm not sure of a DeShawn win anymore. This really didn't go down the way I thought it would. We'll see. I may end up surprised.

[willco]

Just now, LanceM said:

I don't know Shan congratulating DeShawn for making final 3 tells me she isn't voting for him.

I think Erika has this.

Yeah, the way she said that definitely sounded like a "participation ' prize :)

[mojoween]

Each season with the new jury format I’m always going to pour one out for “my question is you suck”.

[simplyme]

Damn. Danny telling Erika she played a great game is killer.

[Lady Calypso]

It definitely seemed like Shan forgave Deshawn, but not enough to give him her vote. 

I think Erika squeaks out the win.

[LadyChatts]

So Deshawn: Danny

Erika: Heather, Evvie, Ricard (he was really pushing for her and I bet was a strong advocate for her in Ponderosa). 

Still unsure about Liana, Shan, Tiffany, and Naseer.  

[mojoween]

3 minutes ago, KaveDweller said:

In terms of timing, there isn't an actual "reunion" this year, right? Jeff keeps talking about how they filmed something right after the game ended. That may be another reason it is shorter.

They keep calling it an “After Show” (which is a Challenge thing come on Paramount switch it up a little) so it definitely isn’t going to be a real reunion in front of an audience.

Shan telling DeShawn he was throwing temper tantrums did not in any way sit well with me.  

[LadyChatts]

I wish Paramount+ would do an extended aftershow on their site.  

[dizzyd]

My handicapping:

Erika: Heather, Ricard, Danny, Liana, Shan, Tiffany

Xander: Naseer, Evvie

[mythoughtis]

6 minutes ago, LadyChatts said:

I think it started once they began this form of jury questioning.  It takes a lot longer than individual questions/statements.  
 

I want to say that I think Probst said CBS made the decision to cut the reunion show times.  

Then be honest on the episode times from the get go,  

[Grizzly]

It seems all Deshawn has is a social game and nothing else. The jury doesn't respect that.

[simplyme]

Erika was smart enough to fluff Shan's ego in the questioning, too.

[Lantern7]

I’m behind, fifty minutes in. I’m not feeling anyone as a winner with Ricard gone. One bright note: at least one woman on the final day. Welp, time to post and avert my eyes.

Man, Xander can be adorable. He’s so going to The Challenge one day.

[LadyChatts]

Also totally random but I really miss the old school TC music when they voted.

[truthaboutluv]

Hmm, they didn't show any of the votes. That makes me think this is going to be a sweep.

[LadyChatts]

I can't believe it's over either, Erika :(

I may be in the minority but I miss when they read the votes out there live.

Okay, did they read the votes live for Ghost Island out there?  Because of the tie?  

See, I think the reaction is more real out there.  Once everyone is home they likely know they've won.

Deshawn looked disappointed.  I feel sorry for him, but Erika is a deserving winner.

Edited December 16, 2021 by LadyChatts

[PaperTree]

Erika smokes them!

[iMonrey]

I kind of think Xander was robbed, but I'm not mad at an Erika win.

[mojoween]

Meh.  Not my fave by a long shot, but I usually am not a big fan of the winner anydamnways.

[Pepper the Cat]

yay!😻❤️🎉🥂😷

[Straycat80]

Erika! Wow, no votes for Xander? Oh and now they are having a pizza party.

[LadyChatts]

Okay, this is all pretty funny when they're just moving in a new set and everyone's just looking around like WTF.

[Lady Calypso]

That's amazing!

[Lantern7]

“Are you gonna miss us, Jeff?” “Oh, Erica. I’m gonna forget all about you guys five minutes after the Reunion.”

[willco]

So Xander didn't get a single vote ?? I don't agree with that at all-- but...

[iMonrey]

I guess a live aftershow is out of the question because of Covid.

[Lamb18]

Congratulations Erika! I'm so glad she won.

[EllenB]

Hot damn, Erica won! She was one of the few interesting players this season.

Or Erika. I didn't pay THAT much attention. 🤪

Edited December 16, 2021 by EllenB

[Pepper the Cat]

Go Erika! 

[simplyme]

Okay... and I don't care about the aftershow. Good on Erika. I'm outta here.

Hugs, cheers. She killed that.

[truthaboutluv]

Well not a complete sweep but close. Good for Erika. 

[LadyChatts]

Just now, willco said:

So Xander didn't get a single vote ?? I don't agree with that at all-- but...

I'm honestly not surprised.  I think he definitely underestimated Erika.  Up against Heather and Deshawn I'm not sure he would have won but his odds would have been better.

[Grizzly]

And Liana is the first one to hug Xander? What is the world coming to?

[Chicago Redshirt]

Congrats to Erika! I wouldn't have guessed that she almost swept things except for (I assume Danny's vote.

[Lamima]

He should have taken Heather.

[KaveDweller]

4 minutes ago, LadyChatts said:

I can't believe it's over either, Erika :(

I may be in the minority but I miss when they read the votes out there live.

Okay, did they read the votes live for Ghost Island out there?  Because of the tie?  

They read the votes, but then Laurel cast the tie breaker and they didn't read that until the live show.

[Lady Calypso]

This does make me happy. Erika played such a great game and I appreciate when jurors actually recognize women who play quieter, subtle, more under-the-radar games. Usually, women get overlooked, and with how many questions Xander/Deshawn got compared to her, I got a bit worried. But I'm happy that she got the win.

[Michichick]

5 minutes ago, mythoughtis said:

Then be honest on the episode times from the get go,  

On my cable guide, this is billed as one three-hour episode, not a two-hour finale plus one-hour reunion.

[iMonrey]

I really thought Xander did the best job at FTC and I'm disappointed the jury just didn't respect his game. He held his own way better than I expected him to. That said, Erika had an uphill battle this season so good for her.

[LadyChatts]

Just now, truthaboutluv said:

Well not a complete sweep but close. Good for Erika. 

I actually hate when there's complete sweep votes.  I like them super close.  Makes it more exciting.  I thought Deshawn might squeak out another vote or two.

[Straycat80]

I wish they would go back to how it was in season one. No idols, no advantages, no lots of food, no redemption island or any kind of island, if you’re voted off, bye! 
Can’t wait for the next season. Maybe I will try Amazing Race. Never watched. 

[ArtFossil]

Erica? I hate this season. 

[LadyChatts]

1 minute ago, Straycat80 said:

I wish they would go back to how it was in season one. No idols, no advantages, no lots of food, no redemption island or any kind of island, if you’re voted off, bye! 
Can’t wait for the next season. Maybe I will try Amazing Race. Never watched. 

I've come to accept idols and advantages, but there was way too many this season.  And I hate the advantages like Erika's turn back time, and being able to take someone's idol or advantage.  

[Chicago Redshirt]

Oh Peachy. Trying to say "You've been the victim of racism and sexism in the real world and did that help you in the game?" is not a good look.

[Michichick]

4 minutes ago, iMonrey said:

I really thought Xander did the best job at FTC and I'm disappointed the jury just didn't respect his game. He held his own way better than I expected him to. That said, Erika had an uphill battle this season so good for her.

I disagree. I thought Erika crushed it at final tribal. 

[CraftyHazel]

7 minutes ago, willco said:

So Xander didn't get a single vote ?? I don't agree with that at all-- but...

Yeah, me either.  He deserved one or two, but whatever.

[Chicago Redshirt]

I wonder which of these people are going to be on a second season. Xander? Deshawn? Shan? Ricard? All of the above? None of the above?

[choclatechip45]

I'm happy Erika won. Amazing we get our first female winner in 7 seasons and she is invincible half the season.