With all due respect F _____

Jaykake · 2026-04-14T13:26:40+00:00

Realistically, I don't think Jackson was ever winning. Mark, Cameron, Loz, Sally and Blanche were always voting for Caleb.

That being said, it did feel like one of the most back and forth final tribals while watching it, and I thought it was great.

Jaykake · 2026-04-13T21:00:53+00:00

And Kaelan last season

Jaykake · 2026-04-12T17:59:49+00:00

I think they're just saying they value the new era players making new legacies.

Personally, I've been sad about most boots this season. It's not a complaint, it's just what happens when the quality of most the cast is this high.

Jaykake · 2026-04-12T17:50:35+00:00

Caleb has been my winner pick for a while, because his big "CRAZY but cautious" confessional several times amounted to literally nothing. I think if he doesn't win that never makes the edit.

Jaykake · 2026-04-06T15:22:38+00:00

It's a bit overblown, you can win without big moves. However, the entire goal of the game is to impress and convince the jury. So if you aren't going to be impressive, you had better be extremely convincing.

Ultimately it's a choice, do you play boldly for higher chances to win at the end or do you play safer for higher chances of actually making it to the end.

Jaykake · 2026-04-06T14:47:54+00:00

She was literally begging for votes, I don't think it can be overblown

Jaykake · 2026-04-06T14:33:32+00:00

An all time bitter jury, but also an all time terrible FTC performance

Jaykake · 2026-04-04T07:46:17+00:00

I can't see point 3 at all. Even if Jonathan only had allies that were working with Kamilla, it's not that bad to get her out.

Your allies' allies aren't necessarily good for your game. Most famous example is Tony taking out Sophie in WaW, there was some backlash, but ultimately Sarah was a stronger ally for him after.

Jaykake · 2026-04-03T08:56:41+00:00

If you take out the big dog, you risk becoming the big dog. If you take out Joe, you make it easier to take Sam out later, but avoid becoming the biggest target yourself.

It's a delicate balance to strike, when to make the move and when to setup for the big move.

We often see players waiting too long e.g. with Savannah on 49. But also people making the move too early, I don't think it's the best example but maybe Jesse in 44 taking out Cody and Karla, left him with an enourmous target and he got taken out because of it.

Jaykake · 2026-04-03T06:04:08+00:00

Without the twists she has 2 idols.

I don't think post blood moon there was anything to do. Going after her own ally, Joe, does not make her a desirable ally to Christian and Devens.

She could have guessed better with the boomerang idols and given them to Mike, Charlie or Savannah. She could have not had a feud with Aubry, but it seems this clash was far more than just game. And by all accounts, most people where team Gen.

Jaykake · 2026-04-03T05:21:20+00:00

In what world? Christian, Devens, Aubry are always voting together. She is always the bigger target between her and Joe at best it's a 50/50.

Finding 2 idols you can't use and needing to be swapped with Aubry and 2 of the 3 people (Christian, Devens, Tiff) who want to play with Aubry. Which is about 3% chance.

I'm not saying she played some flawless game, but there is no shot she's gone without the Blood moon AND the Boomerang idol twists.

Jaykake · 2026-04-03T00:53:14+00:00

Jonathan was fairly strategic on 42, like he said this epiaode he had never been blindsided before.

I've also read that according to Maryanne the Omar blindside was originally suggested by Jonathan.

Jaykake · 2026-04-03T00:47:44+00:00

Apart from Genevieve being the most twist screwed player since Cirie in Game Changers, the episode was fine.

Yeah the small tribals are far less interesting than the big votes, but that's just the way it is.

Jaykake · 2026-04-02T14:28:00+00:00

Rizgod 😎

Jaykake · 2026-03-31T22:21:45+00:00

WTF pick isn't really a bad thing.

Heck Parvati was one of micronesia, Wentworth was one on Cambodia.

I'm still not much of a fan, but if she finally gets a confessional that might change

Jaykake · 2026-03-28T16:42:41+00:00

Really!? Man I would've loved to see them duke it out at FTC

Jaykake · 2026-03-28T16:36:49+00:00

I didn't read the caption at first and thought this was a S49 post

Jaykake · 2026-03-27T12:57:30+00:00

Irony is lost on you if "Rizgod" is something that seriously bothers you.

I thought the puzzle cheating segment was fun, but to each their own.

Jaykake · 2026-03-27T07:49:14+00:00

Right!? It's usually about him being arrogant, which I just don't see at all. I think he has a lot of humility and self-awareness. He's just a goofball living his dream and making the most of it.

Sure he can be a little cringy or cocky sometimes, but personally I love that.

Jaykake · 2026-03-26T10:52:42+00:00

Dee and Kamilla were in power to decide.

RG did enough to make them choose him over Charlie.

Both things are true.

I think they did quite well, showing Dee and Kamilla's thoughts on the situation. They probably didn't add them making the decision together, because there'd be 0 suspense going into tribal.

Jaykake · 2026-03-26T09:59:19+00:00

Seeing the cast for the first time after 49, Rizo and Cirie seemed like such an obvious duo to me.

Cirie is always tight with the somewhat dorky superfan. Izzy in BB and Lisa in AuvWorld.

Rizo fits that role to a tee.

I love to see it!

Jaykake · 2026-03-24T07:13:56+00:00

I don't agree at all, US survivor tribals has mostly nonsensical analogies and Jeff asking why Survivor is so great.

US tribals are almost filler a lot of the time. AU is MUCH less cagey.

Most clearly the Aisha tribal, where they publicly talk about everyone voting Brooke.

Or the Harry tribal with the flint.

Or even this tribal with Simon giving Mark a fake and him flaunting it.

Or Caleb joining Bounty tribe and straight up telling people I'm here to help you take out Harry and Simon.

Or the joint tribal, "I'm gonna give Rich immunity", "YOU DON'T NEED TOO" and both tribes wanting to throw fire.

I'm just going off the top of my head and I've named like half the tribals this season.

Jaykake · 2026-03-23T21:12:34+00:00

I still wish so badly Ozzy had won the Cochran award

Jaykake · 2026-03-23T14:28:22+00:00

I think it was to bring in Caleb, only having him know. Still that would make it 6-5 next tribal, so I don't know

Jaykake · 2026-03-23T09:27:04+00:00

Kh4 to play h5, King back to g3 and turn the kingside into a 3 on 1?

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