Survivor Samoa – UNBELIEVABLE!!!! (Warning Spoilers) - Week 9

United States
November 13, 2009 12:30am CST
Genius I cannot believe what I just saw. Sitting here in my recliner I have witnessed what has got to be the most strategic move in Survivor history. Never have I seen someone so into playing the game as Russell. To find 1 immunity idol with no clues is impressive to find 2 with no clues…Genius. So now what For all of you doubters out there that said I was crazy to think that Russ could get to the Final four. Think again. Suddenly the tables have turned. With Shambo as the wild card teamed up with Russ the numbers are now 5 to 5. WOW!!!! There is not much more I can say. This is a short update but there is not much more say. RUSS IS THE MAN!!!! [b] Final Four[/b] My Final 4 this week stays the same Russell Shambo Dave Monica I love this show!!!
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@dawnald (85129)
• Shingle Springs, California
13 Nov 09
Ha, if Russell is so dadgum brilliant, why wasn't he hustling during the immunity challenge? He's the one who was moving so slowly, he let Laura in there. Granted, finding the idol was brilliant, he needed to hustle way more on the challenge.
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@dawnald (85129)
• Shingle Springs, California
13 Nov 09
PS but the look on Laura's face as they were reading the votes was priceless!!!
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@dawnald (85129)
• Shingle Springs, California
15 Nov 09
He absolutely uses his wits, but he would have been so much better off if he had hustled more on the challenge.
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@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
14 Nov 09
Hey Dawn, Russ isn't very sharp when it comes to the challenges, but he knows how to manipulate people. That's why he has so much money. Some get ahead on their physical strength and some get ahead on their wits. You have to admit that Russ uses his wits. Leenie
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@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
13 Nov 09
OK Pastor, I concede. But, as you know I said that Russell was the only one really playing the game. Now that he has partnered up with Shambo, the Foa Foa tribe should be able to pick off the Galu tribe one by one. Without Laura, if they ever get rid of her, I don't think Monica has what it takes. Also, Dave is not the sharpest knife in the block. He has some good physical traits, but this game has become a strategic game. I knew from the beginning that Laura would be one to reckon with. I just had this feeling about her in the beginning. My F4 are Mitch, Russ, Natalie, Shambo. We'll see what happens! We have to wait a whole week now... Leenie
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@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
13 Nov 09
I can't believe I'm first!!! neener, neener, neenerrrr!! Sorry I couldn't help myself.
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@dawnald (85129)
• Shingle Springs, California
14 Nov 09
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@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
16 Nov 09
Shambo voted with Foa Foa last week. She has joined forces with Russell. She has no connections with Galu anymore. She was teamed up with Erik because he made her leader. I don't know what Erik's plan was but she fell for it. Now that erik is gone, no one pays her any mind. The previews are sounding a little ominous for Russ. I think we'll know more later in the week. I'm with you on the Mick and Jaison page. I'm a bit surprised that Mick hasn't taken more initiative but maybe he's decided to play Russ's game. Just don't know.
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@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
18 Nov 09
I don't even like Russell, but he certainly is the best player in this game! I couldn't beleive it when he found the second idol! How great was that one! I think that Shambo and Russell will definitely be in the final 4. It was a good move for Shambo to be nice to them the first time she went over to Foa Foa. Now she has the best alliance ever. This season is a great show because of Russell!
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• United States
23 Nov 09
He is the best player. I don't think many people would say "Hey I really like Russ" but you do have to admit he plays a good game. Worthy of $1 million. You have to give him credit. He is good. Check out week 10 post too here on MyLot
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
14 Nov 09
doubleloveyou, This series is certainly getting more and more exciting. I just have to give a hand to Russell especially finding the hidden immunity at the most crucial time. Frankly speaking, I just could not help being won over with this conniving character. Both Immunity Idols (Hidden & Individual) Up For Grabs However, I hate to say this but the fact is everyone at the former Galu is gunning for Russell. And since, they are aware of his knack of finding the hidden immunity - I am sure they will definitely try to beat him to the next hidden immunity idol and there will be a frantic race back at the camp. With such a situation, I believe Russell will need more than luck to find the next hidden idol. Will lady luck still be with him? I just wonder. Laura This is another individual here, that I have to give my hand to. I mean coming from behind to win the immunity idol back to back is so spectacular and simply superb. I can tell you she is sure one heck of a survivor. So, will she win the individual immunity for the 3rd time in a row? Or will Mr Murphy play former Foa Foa again and let her have the hidden immunity to escape tribal council? It is apparent that it is either Laura or Russell to be voted out at the next tribal - so this is really interesting and end end stuff here. I must say that this series is by far the most exciting one of all series.
• Singapore
16 Nov 09
doubleloveyou, I do get what you mean on Russell being able to pull off at the next tribal council, but he has to have that hidden immunity or falls into someone from the former Foa. Shambo The way I see it, she is definitely on Russell's side and I hope that she will not be picked up by her former Galu members. If her secret alliance can continue then I am sure the next tribal will really be exciting. Laura I think she will step up her game but I doubt she would want to assume or be deemed as an outspoken leader. Leadership now will just be dangerous for her survival. But who knows as there is no stopping her to let her heart rule over her head. The wait for the next episode is just killing here.
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• United States
23 Nov 09
And it played out just as we said. A great episode. Check out the week 10 post here on MyLot.
• United States
16 Nov 09
I think Russ can pull this week's Tribal off again. I think that he will have Shambo in his pocket. If that is the case it will once again be a blindside. I am enjoying the rival between Laura and Russell though. I believe that Laura is going to step up her game and take the leadership roll of the Old Galu. :)
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• United States
13 Nov 09
I don't like Russell. I haven't liked him from the begining. This is exactly why. I respect him alot as a player, and I don't want him to win. I've always considered him to be a threat to every one else there. Last nights move was just about the classiest, most cleanly executed master plan reversal jawdropping dupe I have ever seen on survivor. Props to Russ, that was pure genius and definately made for some good, quality programming. :-) Go Natalie! ;-)
• United States
16 Nov 09
Ringbearer, good to have you here. If you look back at the other weeks discussions you will see that I too do not like Russ, BUT he is the only one playing the game. If nothing else he is making the show worth watching this season. This has been a great season. I look forward to the rest of it. Pastor G
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• United States
13 Nov 09
The Game Player - Survivor, and the one who should win!
Yup! I was really excited last night, when Russ's ploy worked! Did you see the faces of the others on the other team...shocked the heck right out of them! However, Laura is now going to do everything she can possibly do to get him out. So, I can't quite say that Russ is going to be safe, and that he will make it to the final four. He's got to win some challenges to make it there, or get some of the other ones on his side. I can't wait until next week to watch them hunt that idol down, and I am hoping that Russ finds it again! But if they all know he has it, it won't do him any good, because they'll just trick him into using it. The final four: Dave Monica Laura Jason
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@coffeebreak (17798)
• United States
23 Nov 09
Isn't that amazing! Russ so deserves to win this! He is the only one playing by the rules...outwit, out play, outlast....finding the idols without clues is just genius. Shame he wasted the one that one tribal council, but at least he knows they are all not to be trusted! And last week when they were all searching.. did any of them go search for themselves? No, they all followed Russell! What a bunch of whimps! Hats off to Russell tho, as he located it, lost the loosers and then went back and got it and they don't know he has it!!! That is playing the game! I am sick of all the "nothing but alliance" way of playing this game but at least this time the bickering is not so promient like it has the last bunch of seasons. I have been enjoying this one more than probably the last 6-7 seasons! Russell Deserves to win!!!
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• United States
23 Nov 09
Coffee break, I agree. You should post this response on the new survivor post for weeks 10.
• United States
16 Nov 09
That was a great episode. I love a good blindside. I also loved the fact that Eric was so happy that Russell tricked them all. I in no way think that Russ is safe, but he is in a good predicament. He has a secret alliance with Shambo. If Shambo comes through then this week will prove to be VERY interesting. Here is a what if scenario: What if Russell does not find the idol, but pretends like he does. The other team, in order to flush out the idol may split their vote. At the same time if Russ gets Shambo to still side with him they vote out another Galu Member, putting the Galu members at a disadvantage. OR even if they do not split their vote and Shambo sides with Russ. There would be a tie and Russ is really good at making fire for the tie breaker. That would be good too.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
20 Nov 09
And yet another superb "find" by Russ this week. Anyhow, in his original interview for the show he stated he isn't in it for the money. He's in it to play the game. One of the best ever players in my mind in survivor history. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
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• United States
23 Nov 09
That is what makes him so dangerous. He does not have anything to loose. So he can play this game all out and not have to worry about the outcome. Allows for more risks to be taken. I have the week 10 Post up now too. Did not get to see the last episode until last night.
@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
23 Nov 09
Hi Pastor, I hate to disagree, but why do you think that Monica will stay? I think she may be next. And Dave I think wants to get Russ out. Got to take a nap so I'll be back later. F4 Russ MickNatalia John
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• United States
23 Nov 09
LOL you're commenting on week 9 instead of week 10.
• United States
21 Nov 09
Yes, the show was absolutely wonderful...I was ecstatic that he found it again! And equally ecstatic that they finally got Laura out! I must say that this one of the best seasons they've had, all due to Russell. And Shambo is a real trip, just to see her laughing even when Laura did not win the immunity challenge. I laughed right along with her. I am still skeptic about Russell winning in the end...because when it comes down to the bottom 4 or 5, they would be pretty stupid if they don't oust Russell out when they get the chance. And he isn't that great at immunity challenges. I am hoping the next one that goes out is Monica...I don't trust her. My final four guess? John (since now that he jumped over to the other side. I think they will stick up for him) Mick or Russell. Natalie Shambo
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• United States
23 Nov 09
It will be a good end to the show. It has been great so far. Well worth the wait over the summer. Look forward to seeing how the rest plays out. I believe that John will be next to go however. I just got to see the last episoade last night so I was late getting the new post up. It is now up for week 10. Pastor G
• Philippines
20 Nov 09
I can't wait for this week's episode!! Russ has put up a magic show. I don't know what it is that he's doing, but he seems to a magnet to the immunity idol. This dynamic helps make this game even more unpredictable than it already is!! I just hope Brett sticks it there and not like Kelly who got booted for being a threat due to the likeability factor.
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• United States
23 Nov 09
He is truely the best player I ever remember seeing. A true survivor. I would look forward to seeing how all of this plays out. If he plays the idol he still has a 1 in 8. I have week 10 post up now too. Pastor G