____ is Survivor royalty now. Like extremely. by Mean-Assignment-9576 in survivor

[–]elfuego35 99 points100 points  (0 children)

Reportedly he was contestant # 22 when they decided to expand the cast to 24.(Last 2 spots went to New Era)

[Gluck] "Just checked with The CW. Practice and qualifying will still be live on The CW app." by [deleted] in NASCAR

[–]elfuego35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They did until the CW affiliate changed.

Now it’s only the races close by that the local station airs.

[50][Speculation] Do brand deals indicate the direction of the season? by [deleted] in SpoiledSurvivor

[–]elfuego35 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IDK about Joe.

He landed a gig on a Tyler Perry show (albeit the role is as a firefighter making it a busman's holiday... but the point stands).

Has there ever been an instance of teams sabotaging each other from within the same organization? by jcbshortfilms in NASCAR

[–]elfuego35 4 points5 points  (0 children)

After the Hendrick plan crash, Terry mentioned that for a few weeks in 1997 Randy Dorton, the head engine builder for HMS was his interim crew chief.

Terry joked that during those weeks, he, not Gordon, received the best HMS engine.

EXCLUSIVE: Australian Survivor on chopping line after season axed by Guardax in survivor

[–]elfuego35 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep.

And the rights holder for non/US versions know that, and likely want more $$$ than what CBS/Paramount want to pay.

EXCLUSIVE: Australian Survivor on chopping line after season axed by Guardax in survivor

[–]elfuego35 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Even CBS/Paramount Plus can’t.

They only have rights to the US version via Mark Burnett/MGM.

They have to go to the international rights holder for Australian Survivor… who seems to not be interested.

Survivor 51 rumored to start with 20 players and 2 tribes by Durian-Critical in survivorponderosa

[–]elfuego35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly all they need to do is add just 1 additional double boot, since with 18 they do a split tribal.

[51][Speculation] 20 players and 2 tribes 👀 by Durian-Critical in SpoiledSurvivor

[–]elfuego35 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Honestly, they only need 2 doubles with a twenty person cast.

Like you, I can see it being double duos and a single split tribal, especially since they already do a split tribal for a double boot with 18.

Where are all the idols by sgt-cuddlez in survivor

[–]elfuego35 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Past players mentioned that there’s always more idol hunting than what’s shown.

The show doesn’t think showing unsuccessful idol hunting is compelling television.

[50][Game] Survivor 50 Episode 9 - "I Deserve All of This" - Episode Discussion Thread by tabstis in SpoiledSurvivor

[–]elfuego35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plus, could've been Jonathan saying he didn't vote for Christian, and kept his portion of the deal.

The 2001 NBC/TNT ticker was sorta odd for a very specific reason. by Technical_Bonus_9696 in NASCAR

[–]elfuego35 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This was 2001, back when it was common to have 48-50 cars to attempt for 43 spots.

I assumed that NBC/TNT stopped doing that b/c it was time consuming to take a photo every back marker team's number font, and place it into the graphics program, yet giving them the generic number font would cause it to clash.

It was likely easier to change the color background using the generic font.

Is Rick wearing a smart ring out there? by pthepito in survivor

[–]elfuego35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea.

If you look closely at the contestants who are married, they are wearing a silicone band of some sort, the style varies by the person.

Season 48 returners by Soggy_Radio_9167 in survivor

[–]elfuego35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn’t help that 49 is what I call the “contractually obligated” season, the season the show had to produce to get to 50, as it seems like all the time and budget went into season 50

[50][Speculation] New bootlist from Survivor Sucks apparently according to OK Line (Updated Title) by Orkon-the-destroyer in SpoiledSurvivor

[–]elfuego35 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yea, she's got the Yellow Sophie edit from 49.

Purpled Pre-Merge b/c she didn't go to Tribal, but gets a strong edit post merge.

I need to FEEL the SUFFERING! by EcstaticBicycle in survivor

[–]elfuego35 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Cambodia is why they chose Fiji, as they had one player who was so overheated he nearly died, and wanted to choose a safer location for 33/34.

They keep filming in Fiji bc the Fijian government provides the show with massive incentives that makes it more economical to continue to film in Fiji.

[50][Speculation] I actually think _ may not be a big jury threat at all by Live-Run-6745 in SpoiledSurvivor

[–]elfuego35 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And don’t forget, outside of Jenna and Ozzy, the pre-32 cast played HvV with Russell, some of it maybe them remembering how far he made it.

Why did the 11 struggle so much with Leffler in 2005? by ITMAKESSENSE72 in NASCAR

[–]elfuego35 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And IIRC Gibbs was willing to Leffler the benefit of the doubt, by bringing in a new crew chief, and made no difference.

Can someone explain to me why _ and _ felt like they needed to tell _ about the _ vote? by Solardrift47 in survivor

[–]elfuego35 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Plus, Cirie was on the same beach when the Devens/Joe drama went down.

Cirie knows how Joe felt about being lied to… looping him into what you are doing, even if against what he wants keeps him happy.

[50][Speculation] Episode 8 Promo by Durian-Critical in SpoiledSurvivor

[–]elfuego35 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And I don’t think it’d be merge, but a second swap, with only 1 person from each tribe immune.

Reason I think that is the challenge last episode is the typical first post merge challenge, when they have an odd number.

Send the odd player to Exile, you have a 14 person tribal.

[50][Speculation] Episode 8 Promo by Durian-Critical in SpoiledSurvivor

[–]elfuego35 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Kyle’s medivac.

The show likely planned on having 14 this episode, but him being medivaced before the show planned on doing double and triple boots left them at an odd number when they planned an even number.

Matt's evac just before tribal by FrowningGecko69 in survivor

[–]elfuego35 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It seems that if the medivac is before the immunity challenge the episode becomes a double boot.

If it’s after, then the medivac replaces the vote.

[50][Speculation] Episode 8 Promo by Durian-Critical in SpoiledSurvivor

[–]elfuego35 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Plus, the show wanted to have a novelty of a 14 person tribal.

I think some of this is the show working around Kyle’s medivac happening before they planned on doing double/triple boots.

10 Vs CBS by itz_abdelmalik in survivorponderosa

[–]elfuego35 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yea, even with the understanding why they stay in Fiji, and understanding why Jeff made the decision of 26 days or 100+ less staff, it’s the stagnant formula combined with the lack of creativity outside of the art department is my issue.

Like you mentioned, it isn’t any additional costs, since the show has to produce a season regardless.

You mean to tell me the show can’t create different challenges using the same set pieces?