Another entertaining episode last night, but I'm not sure it's as exciting as a lot of people are saying. Russell followed the same plan that he's used before, allying with two pretty girls (hey dude, it hasn't worked before). Boston Rob took solid control of his tribe, forced Christina to play her immunity idol, saved Phillip, and blindseided Matt (see photo).
A few observations...
Phillip started crying in one of his on-camera interviews because of how much he loves his country. Wow, can you say issues?
Matt and Francesca's duel on redemption island was saved for next week... weird.
Ralph, the hick farmer guy, found the other immunity idol and got in Russell's face when Russell stole the clue to find the same idol (Russell is unaware Ralph has it). Is Ralph the sleeper in this game? Time will tell.
We haven't really met several contestants so far... too much focus on the big name players.
Russell called Ralph the dumbest player to ever play Survivor. I'm sorry Russell, the owner of that distinction is still you and we will NOT miss you when you're gone!
I still love the show though...
