You remember, Eliza, right?
She competed in the dangerous and mystical-soundingIslands of Fireseason also known asSurvivor: Vanuatu andSurvivor: Micronesia.
Many have tried to inherit the title of MDJ (Most Demonstrative Juror) since Eliza leftSurvivor16 seasons ago.
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All have failed to measure up.
She was just that good, people.
But Eliza did not contain her showmanship to merely sitting in the jury box.
She fiddled with the pen indecisively.
She started to write a name, then stopped to hem and haw some more.
She put her head in her hands in a tortured pose.
Because Aubry went truly next level here, ladies and gentlemen.
(Besides, Aubry is not a juror, so Elizas true title actually remains intact.)
Believe it or not I might actually disband the brain trust, he says.
What could possibly go wrong?
If Im going to make a move, nows the time.
Anyway, Nick says he is thinking non-stop which sounds a bit frightening.
Although he may have a fan in Debbie, who tells us that Nick looks like a Greek God.
The angular features of his face just make for great photography.
And I know that because Ive modeled off and on for years and years.
As she is saying this, Debbies profession is listed on-screen as Part-Time Model.
Its honestly the best identification tactic the show has used since it listed Phillip Sheppard as Former Federal Agent?
complete with a question mark.
Debbie might have a crush on me, he tells us.
Maybe shes buttering me up.
Maybe shes blowing smoke up my rear end, but I doubt it.
That sounds at best uncomfortable and at worst dangerous.
This is a smoke-free zone, people!
Maybe I should have just ignored the entire thing and moved on.
Probably would have been for the best.
this time Jeff Probst has his eyes firmly focused on the sand as he welcomes the players.
Order has been restored.
The tribes come in, followed by some young lady I have never seen before.
Welcome, mystery woman!
In this contest, one member for each tribe must dive down to release a group of buoys.
First team to get to 10 in wins.
Victors get aSurvivorpicnic that looks so awesome that Probstdoesnt even ask if its worth playing for!!
!What the hell is that all about?
You ALWAYS need to ask if its worth playing for.
For shame, Jeffrey!
In any event, Aubry and Michele dive down.
Aubry is successful; Michele is not.
Game over, right?
Au contraire, mon frere!
But the truth is that shooting and scoring was never Scots game.
He was a banger.
The guy only averaged 4.4 points a game.
Again, thats not what he was expected to do.
But it would not have been as shocking as you might think.
The point is, this wasnt exactly Steph Curry out there.
Probably closer to formerAmericas Top Model WinnerAdrianne Curry.
On second thought, thats a terrible example.
Maybe the worst one I could have made on multiple levels.
In any event, Im actually going to give Scot a bit of a pass on this one.
Plus, her bestie Anna is now out of the game, so things in general have been better.
She might go drown herself, says Debbie.
You might want to keep an eye on her.
Over at Gondol, the Brains tribe is starting to fracture.
Im gonna ask you one question and I want you to tell me straight up.
Are you trying to take me out?
And if you lie right now, Im telling ya, youre done.
Tell me the truth.
And there is a serious #OrangeHatAlert happening so get pumped, people!
Those blocks must then be stacked on top of each other to build a tower.
First tower up wins.
This is a terrible strategy.
But I seriously dont know what they are thinking with this lame-brained strategy.
Would it surprise you to learn that Stephen Baldwin appeared in both installments?
And would it further surprise you to learn that I watched every single episode of each?
So Gondol naturally loses, and the big question is whether the Brains will all turn on each other.
Surprisingly, the early answer looks to be no.
But then she and Scot and Tai meet and bond over their dislike of Peter.
They put that bond into action by telling Aubry how Peter is after her.
All thats left is the Tribal Council ceremony to make it official.
And that is where all heck breaks loose.
And then Aubry asks Scot, Is it her or Peter?
Peter, answers the former NBA player.
Oh my God, this is delicious.
Now Aubry is scrambling with Joe.
Several side conversations continue at once.
This game is live!
(God, I miss the gong.
And the cheesy trunk of cash.)
What actually happened when they got there was just theater albeit very dramatic theater, but theater nonetheless.
The votes were locked.
But in recent seasons, weve seen a shift.
And I love it.
I love the scrambling.
I love the confusion.
I love it all.
Probst is right the game is live!
Watching it go down just reminds me thatSurvivorshould experiment with setting up scenarios that will createmorelive scrambling.
Worth thinking about, at least.
As for Peters final thoughts after being blindsided: Im disappointed in Joe and Aubry.
One million dollars is not worth my dignity or my word.
First off, Joe voted for you to stay.
Well also have that interview for you later in the day right here on EW.com.
And for moreSurvivorscoop, just follow me on Twitter@DaltonRoss.
Will you miss Peter and his anchor tattoo?
Did the tribe make the right call in getting rid of him over Whatshername?
And how crushing would that have been for Scot to lose to Nick in the shooting competition?
