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

[Lantern7]

I’m impressed with Xander. He blows final IC, he gets called “blockhead” for as long as people remember. It would be about two months, but it would still hurt.

Xander is 20. Feeling so old now. And he gets the Probst hug!

[Miss Chevious]

Xander made a million dollar mistake when he picked Erica to sit out the fire challenge. He underestimated her and should have realized that out of the final four, she was the biggest threat. Erica wasn’t the greatest fire-maker and he discovered that beforehand so he had an opportunity to get her out. That would’ve changed the game completely. But he didn’t play his cards right.

[LadyChatts]

I think I like this format better than the actual reunion show.  Sucks the pre-jurors can't be there, even though they never get talked to.  

[dizzyd]

Even the after win show has been great because it doesn’t have all the live show distractions and it seems more personal. They should keep doing it this way, covid or not.  How did they keep the results confidential though?

[iMonrey]

I think Xander suffered from the perception that he was just a big doofus, whereas people have been saying all season long that Erika was "sneaky" and "dangerous." I'm not mad she won and I'm glad the jury respected her game, but I really thought Xander had just as good a game.

I really misread the editing though because I was certain it was DeShawn for the win since last week.

[Chicago Redshirt]

Just now, dizzyd said:

Even the after win show has been great because it doesn’t have all the live show distractions and it seems more personal. They should keep doing it this way, covid or not.  How did they keep the results confidential though?

At a guess, the contestants and the crew are all under NDAs. I imagine the jury must be able to piece together how the vote went immediately after without it having been confirmed. 

I wonder if it had been Xander/Deshawn/Heather if Xander would have won. 

[iMonrey]

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Xander made a million dollar mistake when he picked Erica to sit out the fire challenge. He underestimated her and should have realized that out of the final four, she was the biggest threat. Erica wasn’t the greatest fire-maker and he discovered that beforehand so he had an opportunity to get her out. That would’ve changed the game completely. But he didn’t play his cards right.

To be fair, he saw that if she won fire making it would tip the scales to her advantage, and the jury said out loud that was a good answer.

[mojoween]

Poor non-jury members.  It’s like they never even existed.

[Maverick]

  Jesus.  Does Peachy have to double bag on underwear because he creams himself so much?

[Chicago Redshirt]

They had to replay the Shan humming theme...

[violet and green]

Oh, boo hiss. If only he'd gone with his first choice.

[LadyChatts]

I like how Evvie said Shan accidentally revealed Liana's advantage to Tiffany.  That was no accident, Shan purposely blabbed without thinking.

[Straycat80]

I like this reunion format better. There’s no distracting audience, family, or past players sightings.  And no Sia. 

[Lantern7]

Xander with a heckuva story. Is it wrong to say his “run face” was goofy AF?

[LadyChatts]

1 minute ago, Straycat80 said:

I like this reunion format better. There’s no distracting audience, family, or past players sightings.  And no Sia. 

No Probst polling a "random" kid in the audience for who they think will win, and somehow they magically get it right.

I don't miss the live audience.  I think everyone will be more open and vulnerable, and not have months to sit on what happened, audience perception of them, and having all the facts of what they might have missed in the game.

Edited December 16, 2021 by LadyChatts

[NYGirl]

I like the way they said Shan had an idol.  She stole that idol!!!

[PaperTree]

Ricard wants out of there so bad.

[willco]

 Ricard's face, when Liana was going on and on, like he wanted to say "Oh, shut it " ! Either that or he was really feeling that champagne :)

[EllenB]

This format is SO refreshing! And the women didn't get assaulted by the glittery cosmetic spray gun so they're recognizable.

[LadyChatts]

I'm sad this season is almost over.  It's been a good one, and I can't wait for next season.  I just hope there isn't a ton of idols and advantages.  

[Msample]

I wonder if they retain the 26 day format post pandemic. Cheaper, no loved ones BS, no live after party BS. Same number of episodes.revenue. I hope they keep it.

 

Edited December 16, 2021 by Msample

[LadyChatts]

I'm glad Ricard is at least willing to be openly disappointed about how his game ended.  

Okay, when Danny said he had a demon to release, this isn't what I was expecting.  Sad story.

[Maverick]

 Bitter, party one.  Ooops, party of two.   Ricard decided to join his ego for pizza and champagne.  

[Lantern7]

Wow. Fire-making duel is still bullshit, but this battle was epic. Kudos to Deshawn and Heather!

[willco]

Danny could do radio or tv sports broadcasting or something like that, he has a very nice even tone to his voice. I wonder if he has ever been approached in that capacity ?

[Straycat80]

I’m glad Evvie addressed ageism in this game. 

[Lantern7]

Probst breaking out the Uncle Sam outfit. “I WANT YOU . . . to apply for Survivor!” Under that, smaller print: “I really don’t have anything else going for me.”

[PaperTree]

Oh Peachy!  Stop being so full of yourself.

[LadyChatts]

See everyone next season!  It's been fun!

[Straycat80]

Sounds like season 42 will be a repeat of 41 with the advantages, no food, etc…

[dizzyd]

Thanks for the ride y’all. See ya in a few weeks on TAR and after that for 42. 🥰

[CraftyHazel]

I respect Ricard openly admitting his disappointment with losing, but also have to confess that I would like to be friends with Xander and his sunny personality.  He didn’t get one vote and doesn’t seem upset.