“Survivor”
A genius episode on Wednesday. One of the best Tribal Councils ever, although, it was kinda knocked down a tad in my book after reading what Tyson said in his post-show interview. For Boston Rob’s alliance in the Villains tribe to have the 6-3 numbers on Russell’s alliance, it was still very smart of him to think of flushing the idol out with a 3-3 vote. He didn’t have to do that. He could’ve been a little less obvious, told Russell they didn’t know where they were leaning towards voting, thus forcing Russell to make a tougher decision to keep the idol for himself or give it to Parvati. Boston Rob kinda tipped his hand when he was so blatant about it with his, “Well, if you don’t have the idol, you better find it…it was nice knowin’ ya” line.
Now, here’s where I’m unsure what happened. It was after Rob said that when Russell went back and told people, “They’re not coming after me, they’re coming after Parvati. They want to flush the idol out.” Russell then came up with the “idea” of maybe they’ll vote three for him and three for Parvati to guarantee one of them would be going home. However, in Tyson’s post show interview, he said that everyone in the camp knew they were splitting their vote 3-3. It wasn’t a secret. So that’s where I’m not sure if Russell knew about the 3-3 vote because he was one step ahead of them, or we saw him saying that because he’d already been told that was the plan. Either way, Tyson is an idiot for what he did. If Tyson doesn’t change his vote, Russell is gone. If Russell wouldn’t have given the idol to Parvati, she was gone. Tyson changing his vote to Parvati had no bearing on anything other than getting himself voted out. It made no sense. One of the dumbest moves ever. Especially since he didn’t tell anyone he was doing it.
He says he did it because Parvati was a bigger threat than Russell. Fine. But Boston Rob devised a fool proof plan where it was 100% GUARANTEED that either Russell or Parvati was going home. All Tyson had to do was go along with it, and they were in complete control of the tribe. And he couldn’t do it. Even if he did think Russell was changing his vote to Parvati like the conversation we were shown made it seem, ALL THE MORE REASON not to change his vote. Because now Parvati would have the four votes against her to be ousted. Tyson completely outsmarted his own self on that Tribal Council. And in turn, changed the whole game. Russell and Parvati aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, and you can all thank Tyson for that.
“Celebrity Apprentice”
You know, this show is actually much more entertaining than I think it will be, and it happens every season. Sure, these are C-list (and some D-list) celebrities, but it’s really enjoyable watching them actually having to do stuff for themselves. The other good thing, so far, about this season is that it doesn’t seem to center around who has the richest friends. Yet. I guess there’s still time for that.
Cyndi Lauper has lost her cookies. She might be the biggest airhead walking the planet right now. Does she realize she’s even on the show? Does she comprehend what’s going on around her? Hell, does she even listen to what comes out of her mouth on a regular basis? That is one kooky woman. It’s safe to say we can eliminate her as a possible winner for this show. She’s needs a straight jacket and padded walls. Does she really need to sing on every task? Next week do we get to hear her sing that theme song from the “Goonies”?
Also seems like this season is just a way for Rod Blagojevich to clear his name. What a bizarre individual. I don’t think the guy even cares about winning tasks, or making money, or being on the show. As long as he’s trying to convince the people of NY city he’s innocent of everything he did in Illinois, he’s good. Pretty amazing the guy is set to stand trial on June 3rd of this year, yet here he is mucking it up on a reality show. What people will do for some face time. And hair time, in Rod’s case. Nice locks.
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Steve, Kenny was also a fresh meat contestant, he was never on Real World or Road Rules.
Sucks for Ashly for sure. Master P was a loser and seriously, like you said, BUZZ is 80! And how much work have him and his wife had done, anyway?? My goodness!
Steve…you forgot to tell us how bad your AI predictions were this week. Wonder why?
Have you heard the allegations by Tanya Douglas about her ex, Jake Pavelka? If so, what is your take on it?
And to think Buzz once danced on the moon.
Tyson – you fool – but at least the more entertaining characters are still on the show.
Kenny and Johanna are no longer together. According to her, she and Wes were never engaged but they did live together. Kenny and Wes are actually now friends, they became ok after this was taped. After the reunion for the last RW/RR Challenge, they did something on the website w/ KellyAnne and 2 others where they talked about Johanna changing, Wes/KellyAnne as a couple, etc. It was really insightful.