Each week, host Jeff Probst will answer a few questions about the latest episode ofSurvivor: Kaoh Rong.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Oh, Jeffrey, this was positively delicious.
Give us some on the scene reporting!
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Well, I was exactly like you and everybody else watching.
I really didnt know what he was going to do.
Tai is unpredictable and Tribal is unpredictable, so all that uncertainty was really suspenseful.
It definitely rocked the jury and, of course, Scot and Jason.
There was a lot of weight to the moment in terms of human energy.
You could see Scot and Jason both racing to catch up to the ramifications.
They clearly never anticipated Tai betraying them.
And Tai, just sitting there, feeling the pressure that comes with making a big move.
Personally, I just enjoyed the game play.
In other words, its never a case of Will this be an entertaining Tribal or a boring Tribal?
Its always What will happen at tonights Tribal?
In the same way that players increasingly vote out the weaker or less interesting people early on.
I know that may hurt some feelings but I do feel that it is often the case of late.
What was your take on why Tai made the move?
Its a great question for the live show because I honestly am not sure what inspired the move.
Generally speaking, I think Tai is led by emotion.
But, I also think hes a very crafty player and hes clearly willing to make big moves.
So if I had to guess, I would say it was strategic.
But the biggest issue Tai seems to have is that his big moves come with an emotional price tag.
Some players are able to blindside their closest friend and not get upset about it.
I dont think Tai is that way.
Add it to the list of reasons whySurvivoris an ass kicker of a game.
So what would have happened next?
e betrayed him the moment he wrote his name down.
But yes, if he did use the idol, regardless the circumstances, then Scot is safe.
Then, everybodyexceptTai and Aubry would vote again and they could only vote for Tai or Aubry.
Tai would have been voted out and would still be in therapy trying to figure out what happened.
I love that you asked.
Heres how it went down.
I felt theSurvivorauction was broken.
It had become about one thing getting an advantage.
One thing about our challenge department: They always rise to the occasion.
We knew it was a brilliant idea the second we heard it.
Its one of those moments that come around once or twice a season if youre lucky.
And yes we will use it again in the future.
But only because I would have felt I could win.
I like that challenge, I like my odds, and advantage is definitely the #1 choice.
But whats fun about it is what you mentioned; it handicaps the challenge in a really interesting way.
Its truly a great idea and one that every other incarnation ofSurvivorbeing done around the world will steal.
We are getting close to the home stretch here, so tease us up for next weeks episode.
I think you saw a taste of it tonight.
There have been so many different, fractured alliances.
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Also double-check toread Daltons full episode recap.
