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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 9:51 am
Here's Dalton's summary is here, and it links to his new blog: http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/05/16/survivor-heroes-vs-villains-and-the-winner-is/ I also can't see Jeff's yet.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 10:10 am
per Dalton: "Jeff Probst is going to try to blog his thoughts on the finale and reunion, but that won't be until Tuesday morning so check back then for that."
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 10:20 am
He's probably still sulking from Russell's loss ;). I'll be so glad to be able to read the Probst blogs next year, when he won't, hopefully, be compelled to spend half of them worshiping Russell.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 10:31 am
lol Kitt! (I actually think he did a great job of managing Russ and pointing out some of Russ' flaws last night.)
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 11:22 am
I don't get that Jeff ever wanted Russell to win this season. He took Russell quite to task last night, esp for saying that the game was flawed. He was pretty clear that Russell's game play was flawed.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 11:34 am
Jeff just wants the show to be entertaining. The fact that we are still talking about Russell and that I would have trouble naming any other player from the first season he was on is an indication to me of how much interest he added to the show. You can even learn some helpful lessons about life from watching Russell play. 
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 11:37 am
I know folks didn't like him, but he did win Player of the Season (twice, right?); and the ratings for this May's finale were up 3% over last year's May finale, so he does seem to be gaining viewers. Frankly, while not liking Russell, and not wanting him to win, I thought this was one of the most entertaining Survivors in a long time.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 11:41 am
Yeah, but Rupert was second on Fan Favourite this year - that shows how much that award means! I agree he was something to talk about, just at what cost. He left a vile taste in my mouth and I'm sure I could have found something to talk about without him.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 11:50 am
Nobody stood out in Russell's first season. They were a lackluster bunch to say the least. I think that's why russell thrilled so many people watching, at least until the finale when he showed he was a whiny, bad loser.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 12:11 pm
Russel will be long remembered on Survivor, much like Johnny Fairplay (who was notably in the audience last night). For that level of entertainment, I applaud him. I don't feel that Jeff ever thought Russel should win. I think Jeff respects the game and the jury (even when they are bitter LOL) and knows that the jury really is the key to this game. Russel would never admit to any flaw, so he'll never see why he lost.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 12:20 pm
Jeff's blog after the Samoa finale said the jury was full of bitter people. I think he let loose because it was after the finale, but his post just summed up how biased he'd been all that season. I agree not so much this season, but it was still there, as was the editing in a lot of the shows. I remember they said something negative about Russell's game play in one of the show beginning scenes, and it was so unusual I actually remarked on it here. I want to like Jeff, I really do, but he has to stop that. Or I'll grump about it next season too .
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 12:39 pm
I do want to hear Jeff's opinion, even when I don't agree with it (like Coach's first season where Jeff drooled all over him). Same way I come here and want to hear other people's opinion, and often don't agree with it! 
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 1:12 pm
<I want to like Jeff, I really do, but he has to stop that. Or I'll grump about it next season too> And if he doesn't, I'll be grumping right along beside you, Kitt.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 3:00 pm
I guess the way I see it, is that Jeff drools about the dramatic, not necessarily that he likes their game play, but that they make for good tv. And yeah, I thought the people from the first Samoa were grumpy and bitter, too. Russell seemed to get meaner as the second season wore on.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 5:20 pm
Kar, I agree with you. I think it is all about making good TV. We may not like him, but 24 hours later, we're still talking about him.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 6:04 pm
Jeff thought Coach was a big tool like most of us but he 'drooled' over him because he was tv 'gold'! I agree. I cant tell you many ppl from Coach or Russell's last season but I will always remember them. Hate um Love um that is what gets ratings. Ppl talking about hating someone is good for ratings.
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 6:15 pm
I adore Jeff, I think he give GREAT blog AND tribal counsel. That doesn't mean I always have to agree with him lol. My only regret of the Finale is that Russell got a dime! But can't blame Jeff for enjoying the over the top characters, just as you can't blame me for wanting to shower every time I see Russell, and thanking my lucky stars that I don't know him or anyone like him! But one thing I give Jeff HUGE props for is he asks deep questions that most hosts seem too scared to ask. And he not only asks the direct questions, he makes the Survivors answer them!! Plus he has a great sense of humor IMHO, esp in his blogs. I really feel he and Tom Bergeron are the 2 best hosts we have on TV!
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 8:05 pm
I wanted Rob to get Fan Fav this season. If Tyson wasn't such an idiot and Rob had gone further, he would have gotten it (and might have won the whole thing).

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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 5:11 am
Jeff's blog is up. I find it interesting that Russell and Rupert were only separated by 2,000 votes for fan favorite. http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/05/18/jeff...
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 7:05 am
I love Jeff: To those of you who think I suck as a host or as a blogger... kiss it.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 8:27 am
I like that about him too... doesn't mean I can't complain though! And he certainly didn't suck on that blog!
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