Angie Jakusz (Ulong) (Voted Off)
Pre-show: She was born in my home state of Wisconsin so that is definitely a plus. I am sure that with all the tattoos and piercings that she will become an outcast in her tribe and will probably not be a fan favorite. She even mentioned how she is the only woman in Survivor history that is so decorated. I am kind of mixed on her. She could be one of my favorites or one of my most hated. Game wise I think she will have trouble forming alliances and will be out in the middle of the game.

Episode 1: (3 votes) I think I like you. You are definitely an outsider and I always seem to like that type of person. I really felt sorry when you were the last woman picked by Ulong. I really wish people wouldn't judge a book by its cover like they did you. You had a really solid alliance going but you wound up on the wrong team. All three of your other alliance mates are on Koror so you can basically kiss that short-lived alliance goodbye. Coby even had a chance to pick you but didn't. That really broke my heart. You really didn't have much of a hand in your survival but congratulations on sticking around. I hope you can make it through many more rounds.

Episode 2: You absolutely dominated in that reward challenge. Had you not got that first flag back, Ulong may not have won that challenge. You gave the entire team confidence that they could also do it. You knew you needed to prove yourself and you definitely did. Your three-person alliance looks pretty strong but I have no idea why you voted off Ashlee (who was also linked to your alliance).

Episode 3: Once again, you impressed me. You were extrememly agressive in the reward challenge and played a large part in getting the third ring. Actually, you maybe should even be a wrestler with some of those great moves. In the immunity challenge, you were far less impressive but by now you have proven yourself to be an asset to the tribe.

Episode 4: You didn't get much air time but nice job knocking the weak Caryn off twice in the immunity challenge. You girls are carrying the team but I think Bobby Jon has also helped a lot.

Episode 5: (Voted Off) I am really sorry to see you gone. You had a pretty bad episode but that doesn't diminish what you did the last few episodes. You complained about the cave thing quite a bit and you were pessimistic but I can see how getting lost would make you mad. Good job in the challenge. You made up some time and actually passed the leading Gregg by getting the bottle faster. You really didn't deserve to go but unfortunately Ibrehem was immune. Still, I think James should have been the next choice to go but your team messed up and actually voted for 2/3 most important members of the tribe.

   Ashlee Ashby (Ulong) (Voted Off)
Pre-show: She seems pretty nice but then again I thought Ami of Survivor: Vanuatu was nice (early in the game at least). She is a Mormon and describes herself as friendly. She could easily be the next Elisabeth but who knows. I see her being kept around for awhile because of her kindness but she will end up going the way of the Elisabeths and Ruperts; eliminated near the final four because they are too much of a threat.

Episode 1: We really didn't see much of you.

Episode 2: (Voted Off) You violated one of the primary rules of Survivor. Don't be an outsider. By refusing to eat and going to bed early, you put a huge target on your back and paid the price. If I were Ulong, I would have voted off Kim but you were also a good option. I didn't have any problems with your personality; you seemed nice enough but you got very little facetime.

   Bobby Jon Drinkard (Ulong) (Eliminated)
Pre-show: This guy is very strange. On one hand he says he enjoys reading the bible. On the other hand he says he is "righteous" and is a member of a fraternity. He is also pursuing a modeling career and models have usually been evil on reality shows. He could go either way. I'm going on a limb and saying he will be closer to the cocky frat boy type. Thus, he will be eliminated in the early stages of the game for being annoying as well as being a threat.

Episode 1: We really didn't see much of you but you were picked first by Jolanda. This is probably a tribute to your physical strength which could help or hurt you (threats could be taken out early). You also were one of only three to vote for Angie which could make you a little bit of a target but I really don't think the tribe will hold it against you.

Episode 2: You are one tough competitor. In the reward challenge, you were bloodied by the barrels but you kept going. It was one of biggest acts of toughness in Survivor history. You obviously care about your tribe and the game of Survivor. Thus, why didn't you get rid of another contestant who didn't share the same competitive fire as you? Ashlee at least tried in the challenges. Kim just gave up.

Episode 3: I really respect you and your love of competition. Too bad you got stuck on such a lousy and lazy tribe. You seem to be the only one trying your best both around the camp and in the challenges. However, this could be a bad thing. It looks really good and can keep you around while you are in the tribal stages but if you get too tired you may not last long when the game turns individual. You gave one of the gustiest efforts I have ever seen in Survivor when you carried eighty (or was it one hundred) pounds for most of the immunity challenge. I hope you go far but I fear some of the others may be threatened by you and will try to vote you off soon. That would be a mistake because you are the one holding the team together.

Episode 4: You are a work-aholic. I just hope you don't get too tired for the later stages. The battle between you and Tom was by far the best of the challenge. You lost both times but you put up a great fight against Koror's strongest member. You are so competitive that I'm sure you were mad at yourself but you really shouldn't have been. I was really mad at you when you said you let your tribe down. You always try your best and I really don't think you can say that you let them down.

Episode 5: (1 Vote) You almost went after Ibrehem received immunity. Why, I don't know. You are easily one of the two strongest members of the tribe and should never have received a single vote. Thankfully, everybody realized that and you didn't get any votes in the tiebreaker.

Episode 6: As usual, you were one of the few members of Ulong that didn't stink in the challenges. I really feel bad for you because you always try your hardest. I recommend that you align with Stephenie because she is a competitive person like you. Of course, it probably won't mean much as you will be outnumbered at the merge (if you even get there).

Episode 7: You actually turned in a bad performance in the immunity challenge for once. You absolutely stunk as the caller in the puzzle challenge. You might very well have moved the team backwards. You did get the tribe some food though. You also made the right choice in voting off Ibrehem. Stephenie has some former allies over on Koror and if there is somehow a merge next week, you might be able to hook up with them. You do have to make faster decisions though. Stephenie almost voted for you out of anger. That would have led to a three-way tie and you would have been vulnerable for elimination.

Episode 8: (Eliminated) You didn't seem to have the patience that some of those challenges required. You shoved all the eggs down at once which cost you the reward challenge. You were also far to impatient with your fire (and that cost you the game). I liked you and you were one of the better Ulong members but you lost because you were worse than Stephenie.

   Caryn Groedel (Koror)
Pre-show: She seems like a nice lady but we haven't exactly had great luck with attorneys on reality shows. Usually, they wind up with huge egos. Liking "The Amazing Race" and tennis is worth a few points in my book. I think she will be part of an elder alliance with Tom, Wanda, Willard, and James (not really old but he will need an alliance). I think this alliance will stick together through the game and make up the final five. However, Caryn will be the fifth leg and will wind up in fifth place.

Episode 1: She was a leader right off the bat by organizing who was doing what chore. She is also part of a potentially strong alliance (along with Willard and Coby). She was picked seventh but probably only for alliance reasons (as Coby was the one who picked her). She definitely won't be a physical presence but she seems smart and could definitely go far.

Episode 2: You are already getting annoying. I know the choice of beach was a bad decision but it isn't really smart to be complaining about it constantly. Even if you are a good strategist, you won't go very far if you annoy the others.

Episode 3: I think you really overreacted when you went off at Katie. Regardless, it was an incredibly dumb idea. It automatically makes you a target. You also struggled in the immunity challenge (first one out for Koror). I think you may have just given Willard a gift as you will now be the first one gone from Koror.

Episode 4: Quit the sarcasm. Tom is a great leader and has won pretty much every challenge for the team. Heck, you would probably have been gone by now had it not been for him. You are really starting to irritate me. You also struggled in the immunity challenge (losing twice to Angie).

Episode 5: Nothing of importance this episode.

Episode 6: Surprisingly, you were the best Koror in the reward challenge. You almost carried the team to a victory in the challenge. This is good news for you because you were on the chopping block and this may give you a second chance.

Episode 7: I was shocked that you have a reputation as a hard worker. That is a very good thing to be known for but it won't necessarily keep you in the game.

Episode 8: You are getting next-to-nothing in the airtime department. However, you were the only woman that wasn't on Coby's lazy list.

    Coby Archa (Koror)
Pre-show: This guy actually received a little bit of jail time for larceny. He also quit high school. I think he has learned from his mistakes and won't make them again. However, I still don't think I am going to like him. He is reminding me of Brian Heidik for some reason (and no I didn't like Brian). I think he will make it to the jury and his reality tv knowledge (he lists "Survivor," "Apprentice," and "The Amazing Race" as his favorites) will really help him. He will probably be a master manipulator but will be outwitted by the elder alliance. I predict he will be the first jury member.

Episode 1: Coby definitely seems to be the strategist of the season. Right off the bat he formed an alliance with Angie, Caryn, and Willard (of course Angie is now on the other team). He also planted the idea of voting of Jonathan in the minds of everyone and we all know what happened with that. At first I didn't like you for failing to pick Angie when you had a chance but then I realized Caryn was also in your alliance and she would probably be a better fit for the tribe.

While asking everyone who they were going to vote for (and trying to persuade them to vote off Jonathan) worked this time, it probably won't work again. Sooner or later the players will be annoyed and also start to fear your game skills. Even though you hate Rupert, I'm surprised that I really don't mind you. You are definitely not the villain I thought you would be. If you can keep your alliance alive and add another contestant or two, you could win this game.

Episode 2: You had one of the funniest falls in Survivor history. It was right up there with Tom and the attack of the puzzle pieces. You tried to calm yourself down and a second after you started you had already fallen in. Hilarious. Also, why weren't you helping to get the flint back? I can see Caryn and Willard not going (they wouldn't be much of a help anyway) but you seem like a decent swimmer.

Episode 3: We didn't see a whole lot of you but you did stay in a pretty long time in the immunity challenge. You gave it your all but knew when to quit.

Episode 4: You were one of the MVP's of the immunity challenge. You knocked James off twice (although he made a huge mistake on one of them). He is the stronger person so it was quite an accomplishment. You are part of the "outsider" alliance but I highly doubt you will go anytime soon.

Episode 5: You are definitely not as annoying or mean as I thought. Telling your tribe not to brag when eating was a very nice thing to do. I know I wouldn't be able to stand eating in fron of a demoralized tribe like that. You and your small alliance seemed in trouble but you might have gotten the perfect opportunity. You would be the second weakest in the Gregg/Jenn/Janu alliance which means you would be likely to make it past the final four. Obviously, you should take this chance if possible.

Episode 6: Nothing substancial this episode.

Episode 7: You did a very nice job as the caller in the immunity challenge. I'm not sure if you even made any mistakes at all in the puzzle.

Episode 8: It was a very good thing that you kept your frustration about the girls' laziness to yourself. They do seem to be lazy but remarks like that can cost you the game. I think you did take it to far by saying that you wanted to shove them in the fire but I understand your anger on the subject. You did a solid job in the immunity as usual (and you actually made up time against Bobby Jon). Your story about how you were forced to quit school because of bullies was very sad. I'm actually starting to root for you.

    Gregg Carey (Koror)
Pre-show: This guy seems like he is an overachiever (National Honor Society member, captain of his high school football and basketball teams, etc.). He looks both mentally and physically strong (he even climbed Mt. Fuji). Unfortunately for him, physically strong contestants are almost always eliminated just before or after the merge. Look for him to try to form an alliance of the strong. I just don't think it will be enough and he will be eliminated in the first five tribal councils.

Episode 1: We really didn't see much of you but you did show your physical prowess by being the second through the obstacle course. You will stick around longer than I thought because Koror really needs your strength.

Episode 2: I don't think you were even shown during this episode.

Episode 3: One of the "knuckleheads" who went after the snakes. You were also one of the members of Koror that stayed in for the entire immunity challenge. You are obviously strong but you had better help find a few more members for your group of "knuckleheads" or the three of you may be gone soon (even though your tribe needs you).

Episode 4: You split in the immunity challenge versus Ibrehem. You were also mentioned for the leadership position in the reward challenge. That, along with the fact that you are in the main alliance is a good sign.

Episode 5: You are making a big mistake aligning with Coby/Janu. For one thing, your suballiance with Jenn is way too obvious. Even worse, you would be the first one to go of those four. You are easily the strongest of the alliance. I suggest you change your plans and form an alliance with Jenn/Tom/Ian. Tom and Ian could act as shields for you. They are bigger threats both physically and politically. There is no doubt that one of those two would go when only you four remain. With the Coby/Janu/Jenn alliance, you will have to win at least two immunities at the end.

Episode 6: We didn't see much of you this week.

Episode 7: I know you won't want to hear this but I think you should distance yourself from Jenn. Being known as a duo is not a good thing. They are almost always broken up a little bit past the merge. I still think you should form your alliance around Tom and Ian but it seems likely that you are going with Coby and Janu.

Episode 8: You didn't get a whole lot of airtime this episode but you did a solid job in the immunity challenge.

   Ian Rosenberger (Koror)
Pre-show: Ian seems pretty nice but nice guys always finish last. He actually reminds me of Gabe (Survivor: Marquesas). Of course, Gabe didn't want to play the game so that isn't that great of a complement. I liked Gabe and will probably like Ian. I just think he is going to act like Gabe (not strategize) and will be the second person voted out of the game.

Episode 1: You definitely are not going second (as I predicted). Like Gregg, Koror really needs your strength. You may be the best swimmer in Survivor history. Nobody was even close to you and you had the luxury of walking to the immunity necklace. A wise tribe is not a bad idea, but unfortunately Probst has already said that this season's challenges are the most physical in the history of the game. I really do like you and I hope you go far (and you should).

Episode 2: You are amazing. You were one of the few decent Koror members in the reward challenge. Even though you never returned a flag, you did pretty well each time you went out on the course. The most incredible thing you did was get the flint back. That must have been so physically draining but you hung in there and assured yourself a few more episodes. Finally, you did a great job in the immunity challenge (second best). Actually, pretty much the only people who did anything were you and Tom. I think you two should form an alliance (and probably already have one). You two do pretty much everything together and you are by far the strongest members. To stick in the game past the merge, you will have to get a group of stronger players together or you will be toast. You are THAT strong.

Episode 3: One of the "knuckleheads" who went after the snakes and sharks. Yet another impressive showing in the immunity challenge but I can't understand why you didn't go in the reward challenge. You are a great swimmer and probably could have beaten your opponent to the ring and back to the platform. Your "knucklehead" alliance with Tom and Gregg is pretty strong but still look for another member or two or you guys may be in trouble. I hope not as you are one of my two favorites.

Episode 4: You are not only doing well in challenges; you are playing the game well. Making sure to say something good about each person each day is a very good idea. You were the team leader for the reward challenge and you were able to beat someone who actually works in construction. Physical strength is not one of your best attributes so it was probably a good idea to sit out the immunity challenge.

Episode 5: Your swimming ability may have actually hurt you in this episode. You actually swam too far. However, once you finally found them you were able to go twice in a row and clinch the challenge for your tribe. You also provide a little comic relief for the audience. Your singing and dancing was terrible but funny. Also, the statement "I'm the father" was so unexpected and funny.

Episode 6: I loved the line "I'd like to see them try [to move the shelter]." Every episode you seem to give us a few good sound bites. In addition, you seemed to be the one doing most of the work in the immunity challenge. Keep up the good work.

Episode 7: Good job providing food for the tribe with that huge clam but you got one-upped by Tom and his shark. You were funny afterwards though ("I need to catch a humpback whale now"). I have no idea why you sat out both challenges. The puzzle looked especially good for your talents. You are an incredible swimmer/diver and that was part of what the challenge entailed. The only thing I can think of is that you were still shaking off your injury from the shark.

Episode 8: You were a part of the reward challenge. You did a great job but I still don't understand why the tribe lets you (and Tom) do meaningless reward challenges instead of the immunities. I think it is especially bad to use you in a reward challenge because you are the best swimmer and most of the challenges involve swimming. You have added a new phase to your game, you are actually a very good strategist. You have a secret alliance that absolutely nobody knows about. Unfortunately, that alliance is only four strong so you will need another member for a few votes. I suggest Caryn. I know she has been upset with Tom on occasion but she is really your only option. Gregg and Jenn seem like they have picked Coby and Janu as their alliance mates. Thankfully, you are aware of that possibility. Many times a challenge machine has absolutely no sense of strategy. You are definitely not one of those types.

   Ibrehem Rahman (Ulong) (Voted Off)
Pre-show: I really have no opinion on him even after reading his bio, favorites, and watching the early show. He looks like he is strong but I think he is going to fly under the radar. Thus, he will make it about halfway through the game.

Episode 1: We really didn't see much of you. You were one of only three players to vote for Angie, so that could paint a target on your back (but I really doubt it).

Episode 2: Besides Ashlee, you were the only one to vote for a different castaway than Ashlee. This is the second time you have voted for someone other than what the majority did. You said you wanted to be loyal to her because she picked you. While it was a nice thing to do, it wasn't a great move strategically (unless you okayed it with the others).

Episode 3: You did stay through the entire immunity challenge but you only had one bag and were pretty much always the one holding your tribe back. The tribe still needs your strength and you won't be going anywhere anytime soon.

Episode 4: You were even against Gregg in the immunity challenge. Still, you made a huge mistake when you lost your paddle in the first fight. Careless mistakes like that can blow entire challenges.

Episode 5: You are really lucky that Mark Burnett likes to add twists. Had you not won immunity from the Koror voters, you would have certainly been gone. This all stems from the complete disaster that was the reward challenge. It took you three tries and you still couldn't get the bottle. You really should have cut your losses and went back earlier. Had you done so, Ulong would have likely won. At least you were modest enough to admit your mistakes.

Episode 6: (1 Vote) You struggled again in the challenges but not as much as James. You were just as lazy as James in the immunity challenge. You only swam half-way. This team needs everybody to give 100% if they have any chance of winning a single immunity. I don't think you deserved to go but you really have to pick up the pace or you will be the next one gone.

Episode 7: (Voted Off) I think you should have actually been the caller as you are the weakest swimmer/diver of the three. You were voted off because you were the weakest of the three remaining. You got lucky a few weeks ago and your luck finally caught up to you.

   James Miller (Ulong) (Voted Off)
Pre-show: Right when I saw James on the early show I thought he reminded me of Richard Hatch. He was cocky on the early show talking about how he would be the first redneck winner of Survivor. He describes himself as funny, outgoing, and happy so I don't think he will be as unlikable as Hatch. I still think he will be the mastermind of an alliance. I predict him as the deserving winner of Survivor: Palau.

Episode 1: Our narrator for the season. I thought you were really funny but please watch the language.

Episode 2: While you didn't do anything spectacular in either challenge, you gave a good effort. However, I think you made a mistake strategically. Your alliance (along with Stephenie and Angie) should have kept your other alliance mate and voted off Kim. Kim was in a known alliance. You always break up alliances when you have the chance. Unless there is something we didn't see (like you couldn't get enough votes to eliminate Kim), you made a mistake.

Episode 3: (1 Vote) We didn't see much of you but you were one of the first guys to leave the immunity challenge. You are still rather safe but after Kim is eliminated you may be the weak link of your tribe. For your sake, let's hope Ulong doesn't lose too many more immunities.

Episode 4: (1 Vote) You were the team leader for reward challenge for Ulong. It was a good thing because you are a construction worker. Your leadership was ok. At times you were extremely annoying but you also got a lot of work done. Personally, I thought yours looked better but you lost because it wasn't very stable. You were definitely the goat of the immunity challenge when you lost both matches to Coby. The first time, you pretty much went off within seconds. Keep your head in the game at all times. The one vote you received was a throw-away vote but you should still take it as a notice to stop being so annoying.

Episode 5: After Ibrehem got immunity, you really should have been the target. You have struggled in most of the challenges and were definitely the weakest of the four potential evictees. However, you actually did a good job in the challenge this week. You made up some time (enough to almost catch up completely).

Episode 6: (Voted Off) I kind of liked how you lit a fire under Ibrehem. Unfortunately, you failed to follow the advice yourself. You were pathetic in the reward challenge (missing every single time). You tied what was thought to be an unbeatable knot but Koror made short work of it. Worse of all, you goofed off in the immunity challenge. This tribe is never going to win if one of their members is trying to tie his toga instead of working. Just for goofing off you deserved to go. I expected much more from you. You were my pick to win the game but you showed me nothing.

   Janu Tornell (Koror)
Pre-show: Janu overcame cancer and says she is strong-minded. Her strong-mindedness should help her but the problem is she also describes herself as honest. Honest players don't win Survivor. Even Tina and Ethan had to lie at some points in the game. I think she will be out pretty early in the game because she won't want to play the game and the big alliances will eat her up.

Episode 1: Why were you doing none of the rowing? Laziness won't win you the game. Otherwise, we saw next to nothing of you.

Episode 2: You were the only Koror to do well in the challenge. You got two flags which tied for the lead. I think you would be wise to join up with Tom (I see you with him quite a bit) and his friend Ian. Grab another member or two and you have yourselves a majority alliance.

Episode 3: Very little facetime from you.

Episode 4: You were 2-0 in the immunity challenge but you got the weakling Kim. She really didn't even put up much of a fight. You are part of the outsider alliance but I don't see you going anywhere anytime soon.

Episode 5: As usual, we didn't see you much. You may be one of the beneficiaries of the Coby/Gregg/Jenn alliance.

Episode 6: I know some days must be tough living on an island but you have to learn to keep those emotions inside you. If you have another meltdown like that, your tribe will get annoyed and vote you off. I will give you a pass this time.

Episode 7: I have no idea why you were chosen for the immunity challenge over Tom and Ian. You aren't the best swimmer/diver of the group and it showed. You really struggled throughout the challenge. If the tribe didn't have to wait for you, they could have been done in half the time.

Episode 8: Coby seemed very upset with you. You were on his lazy list and he also mentioned that you have been wanting to quit for "eight days." I don't know why you are complaining so much; you are part of the majority alliance.

    Jeff Wilson (Ulong) (Voted Off)
Pre-show: I already like Jeff because of his favorite sports team (the Packers). Unfortunately, I think he will be boring and possibly obnoxious. I see him as one of the early boots.

Episode 1: I don't even know if you said anything throughout the whole episode.

Episode 2: (1 Vote) You made a lot of mistakes this episode. Being the fisherman was a good idea but you only caught small ones. You definitely aren't a Richard Hatch/Rupert in the fishing department. Everything else you did was stupid. You smiled when you found out Koror lost the fire (not good when merge time comes around, kind of mean spirited). You struggled in the challenges. You made your alliance with Kim public knowledge. You, along with Kim, didn't even think that the others could have formed an alliance already. Get your act together or you will be the next one gone.

Episode 3: (Voted Off) Normally, when someone tells his tribe to vote him out I am incredibly mad and always contemplate their possible introduction into the Reality Hall of Shame. However, I respect your decision. Your injury looked pretty bad and it even forced you to leave the challenge right away. If you didn't expect it to heal anytime soon, it was probably a good decision to leave.

   Jennifer Lyon (Koror)
Pre-show: She says she is very opinionated. That means trouble in the game of Survivor. With nineteen other people on her tribe it is likely that she will anger a few of them with her strong opinions. She also seems to want to play a Jenna Morasca type game (flirt). I don't think these guys are going to fall for it and she will be first off because of her opinions.

Episode 1: I think you were the second woman to reach the beach but I can't be sure. If you were, that means you will be a physical asset for Koror (and a great pick in the 5th round).

Episode 2: Once again, no facetime for you.

Episode 3: No facetime for you again.

Episode 4: In a pretty good battle, you lost twice to Stephenie in the immunity challenge. You are part of the main alliance so you are pretty secure for a long time.

Episode 5: You are part of the potential Gregg/Janu/Coby alliance and definitely part of the suballiance with Gregg. However, you are really making you allegiance to Gregg way too obvious. In addition, I think you would also be wise to consider using Tom/Ian instead of Coby/Janu. With the four that was pitched in this episode, you would most likely be the second to go. Final three is nice, but final two (which would be easier to achieve with Tom/Ian) is better.

Episode 6: As usual, you weren't shown much.

Episode 7: Once again, no real face time from you. I would advise you to distance yourself from Gregg. Your relationship has the potential to damage your good spot in the game.

Episode 8: Another one on Coby's lazy list. You were strongly for using the water for showers but you were wise to keep it to yourself. I think Tom was a little out of line in his argument. You could have each used a gallon or two for showering and you still would have had enough to drink for many days.

   Jolanda Jones (Ulong) (Voted Off)
Pre-show: Her story is one of the saddest in reality television history. She has had to overcome so much that it is pretty much impossible not to root for her. She is very physically fit (she qualified for the Olympic trials in track and field). She was also very successful academically. She is definitely a threat both physically and mentally so I think she will only make it to the middle of the game unless she wins a ton of immunities (which is possible). I think she will be a fan favorite as well.

Episode 1: (Voted Off) I think the main reason you were voted off was your terrible decision to take the food and water but not the fire. However, I don't think you would have been able to catch Koror anyway so I wouldn't have held it against you. You did make a mistake by assuming the role of leader. The leader never makes it far and is often the first one to go. You were also just a little bit bossy. Finally, the team had way too much physical strength and could afford to rid themselves of a potential threat down the road. You were clearly the best woman both physically and mentally and the others would have had a tough time beating you when it got down to the individual game.

   Jonathan Libby (Eliminated)
Pre-show: Let's hope he isn't like the other Jonathan of reality tv (the screaming lunatic on "The Amazing Race"). I'm starting to think he will be pretty much the same as he describes himself as "straightforward, blunt, and intense" (just like Amazing Race Jonathan). He is yet another cancer survivor. I see him going pretty early in the game.

Episode 1: (Eliminated) You weren't picked because you weren't a team player. By jumping in early, you showed that you didn't care about the team. It singled you out for elimination. You also failed to bond with any of the other players. You looked shocked you weren't picked and I feel it was about time a jock got picked last (or in this case, not at all).

   Katie Gallagher (Koror)
Pre-show: I don't know what to think about Katie. She says she is sarcastic and full of opinions but also optimistic and hilarious. I just can't get past how she looks like Jenna Lewis and I feel that she will be similar in character. That isn't a good thing. After annoying her tribemates she will go early in the game.

Episode 1: I forgot to add to my pre-show review that you are a huge Survivor fan. From the limited time you got in the first episode, I think you really know the game. Just like you said, Jonathan and Stephanie did put a huge target on their backs by jumping in first. If I could make my predictions all over again, you would be one of the ones picked for the final four.

Episode 2: Not a good performance this week. You quite possibly lost your tribe the challenge with your terrible rope swinging. Once you got past that part of the challenge, why didn't you just jump in the water and let someone else go? Also, the previews for next week show you fighting with Caryn. It wouldn't be so bad if Caryn didn't control the one known alliance on Koror. I think you will be the next one gone.

Episode 3: Caryn really did overreact when she went off on you. Still, stop being so annoying. It is never a good idea to annoy your tribemates. It has led to several quick eliminations. I think most people are going to side with you and you can easily knock off Caryn next.

Episode 4: Other than being part of the main alliance, nothing much was revealed about you this week.

Episode 5: (1 Vote) Being perceived as lazy and annoying is not a good thing. In fact, I am getting a Jenna (Survivor: Borneo, Survivor: All Stars) vibe from you. That is also not a good thing.

Episode 6: You need to do some more work or you will soon be gone. You did compete in the immunity challenge but I didn't really see you doing much.

Episode 7: I actually think your "Got Food?" tagline won the reward challenge for your tribe. The two looked pretty similar but you got the message across that you were stranded.

Episode 8: During the little facetime you are getting, you are not getting a very positive edit. This is the third or fourth time we have been told that you are lazy. Not good at all.

    Kim Mullen (Ulong) (Voted Off)
Pre-show: Kim describes herself as "intelligent and calculating." If true, those skills could really help her. Unfortunately, she doesn't even list Survivor as one of her favorite shows so she may not know how to really play the game. I think she will fly under the radar and make it to the jury but no further.

Episode 1: I don't think we saw anything from you.

Episode 2: (1 Vote) You did so well in the first challenge (getting two flags) so what happened in that immunity challenge? You could have at least made an effort. It made you a target and you came really close to going home. Also, you made your friendship with Jeff way too obvious. How could you not think there may be alliances already built? Have you even watched Survivor? I'm thinking not. If Ulong loses again, you'll see your torch snuffed unless you work harder.

Episode 3: (2 Votes) If I were you, I would do some more work. I haven't seen you even lift a finger around camp. This is making you a target (two people even voted for you over an injured member). Once again, you struggled in the immunity challenge. Also, I believe I saw all the members of Ulong talking within earshot of you and you didn't even notice. Your Tribal Council answers made absolutely no sense. Try "chopping block" not "cutting board." Barring an Ulong win, it is obvious that you will be the next one to go.

Episode 4: (Voted Off) You are the most clueless Survivor to ever play the game. To make it worse, you were lazy too. "I'm the smart one, not overexerting myself." That is somewhat true but you have to do some work or else you will be considered lazy. "The women are stronger than the men." It is also true but it shouldn't be coming from you. You were knocked off twice by the rather weak Janu within seconds. I'm really glad that you are finally off my television screen.

  Stephenie LaGrossa (Ulong)
Pre-show: Her self-description of "relentless, persuasive, extremely competitive, dramatic and friendly" contains a lot of the things needed to win. Her persuasive powers could come in handy. I think she will be pretty nice and will make it to about sixth place where she will be booted for being a physical and mental threat.

Episode 1: Jumping in early was a terrible decision but you at least got a second chance (unlike Jonathan). Surprisingly, you were actually picked second by Ulong. You showed a knack for strategy by forming a counter alliance to eliminate Jo.

Episode 2: I'm kind of surprised that I like you. You are getting a lot of facetime because you are the power player on Ulong. Your alliance with James and Angie is currently the biggest one. However, I still don't know why you decided to get rid of alliance member Ashlee? Unless we didn't see something (like you failing to get enough Kim votes), it was a dumb mistake. You seem like you know the game so well yet you still voted off an ally.

Episode 3: You are easily the strongest female in the game. You returned a ring (against the also athletic Jennifer) and were the only woman to stay in the immunity challenge the entire time. I was really impressed.

Episode 4: Another great job in the immunity challenge, beating Jen twice. You are definitely a tough competitor. In fact, I think you are carrying the team to respectability.

Episode 5: Another week, another great performance from you. You went THREE times in a row in the reward challenge. You were also very quick and even made up some time against the best swimmer in the game (Ian). Unfortunately, you continue to stumble politically. After Ibrehem got immunity, James should have been the next target. Instead you went for Bobby Jon but then changed your vote to Angie. You ended up voting for the two strongest members of the tribe (other than you of course). In a weak tribe like this, you can't afford to get rid of your assets.

Episode 6: You absolutely dominated the reward challenge by going 5/5. If it wasn't for you, Ulong would have lost yet another challenge. You are quickly becoming one of the best women in challenges in Survivor history. However, your strategy isn't working so well. I know you wanted to keep James but you should have just voted for him in the first vote. Now, Bobby Jon might have some doubt in his mind about your allegiance. I hope he still trusts you because you two could be a powerful combination.

Episode 7: (1 Vote) I know you must be frustrated. Every challenge it seems like a different person chokes and loses the challenge for the tribe. This time it was Bobby Jon. Still, it wasn't his time to go and I'm really glad that you two stuck together.

Episode 8: I think you are now officially the strongest women to ever appear on Survivor. As usual, you did good in the challenges. You had very little trouble with the eggs and you did better than Bobby Jon in the immunity challenge. Unfortunately, the puzzle once again proved to be your tribe's downfall. You also beat Bobby Jon in the individual challenge to determine who went home. You had even admitted that you weren't that great at making fire but that was proven incorrect as you blew him away. As bad a position as your tribe put you in, you might be given a second chance. The Tom/Ian/Katie alliance still regards you as a member of their group. I really hope they pick you up because you deserve better than what you were stuck with on Ulong.

    Tom Westman (Koror)
Pre-show: Right now he is my favorite because he reminds me of a mix of Rodger (Survivor: Australia) and Tom (Survivor: Africa). He is a New York fireman and was a member of the track team in high school so he is probably in decent shape. I think (and hope) he will go pretty far. I predict he will place third because nobody will be able to beat him in the finals.

Episode 1: You did the right thing by attempting to form an early alliance with Stephanie and I think Ian. Unfortunately, you lost Stephanie in the draft but you still have Ian. Work with him to form a dominate alliance. I would choose to hook up with the other stronger members of your tribe (Gregg, Jennifer, etc.) because the weaker members already seemed to have aligned. Regardless, you are definitely not going anywhere anytime soon as you are probably the second strongest member of the Koror tribe. You were the first one through the obstacle course and the one lifting everyone over the wall. The tribe must think of you as the leader (the kiss of death) because they asked you to decide on which island to take. I would have made the same choice as you as usually if you take a risk in a reality show it pays off. Who knows, there could have been a resort over there for you to live in.

Episode 2: You are over 40 and still beating all the youngsters. I think that immunity challenge performance was the best I have seen since Paschal carried that huge load (beating several young members) on his way to a reward challenge victory. Had you not been on the tribe, who knows if Koror would have even won. I have no idea why you took so much blame about the choice of islands. I clearly heard someone asking you to make the decision. They asked you to choose so they should live with the decision.

Episode 3: You amaze me everytime I see you. You did lose in the ring battle but you put up a really good fight. In some ways, it was probably a good thing as it made you look like less of a threat. You then followed that up with yet another impressive effort in the immunity challenge. You carried two to three extra bags and were an incredible leader. Even Bobby Jon mentioned how they were beaten by you. You may also be the first leader in Survivor history that has nobody on their bad side. I like the idea of your strong "knucklehead" alliance but you need two more members. I suggested Janu earlier and I would now add Jennifer to that list. If you can get this alliance together, you should be able to run it to the final five. I really hope so as you are one of my two favorite Survivors this season.

Episode 4: I have no idea why you weren't suggested as the leader. You clearly have been in that position for the past three episodes. Like Ian, you make sure to say something good about each person each day. That is a very good idea as it will make you likeable if you make it to the jury. You dominated in the immunity challenge again. You beat a tough competitor in Bobby Jon twice. It was a really fun battle to watch.

Episode 5: You shouldn't have to tend to that fire that much. Let someone else do some of the work. I really don't want you to get overworked. While some people would go nuts at the laziness of someone like Willard, you were able to keep your cool. That is a very good thing. Arguments like that can single-handidly destroy a game for someone. If you weren't such a threat, you would definitely be the front runner to win the game. You were quick (as usual) in the challenge. However, I am really starting to worry about your place in the tribe. The Gregg/Janu/Jenn/Coby alliance could vote you out at anytime in the game.

Episode 6: Hot off the presses-Tom is actually human. You really struggled in the reward challenge after hitting the first target of the game. Everybody has their weaknesses and this is not something to worry about. I don't know why the tribe decided to use you in the reward challenge instead of the immunity. You should always use your best in immunity. Good job cheering Janu up though. That is the kind of thing that wins jury votes.

Episode 7: Catching the shark was one of the most amazing things I have seen on Survivor. It might keep you around for a few extra votes but if you don't watch out for the Gregg/Coby/Janu/Jenn alliance, you will probably be gone soon. You are just too strong and any sane person (other than the strong members of the tribe like Gregg and Ian) would vote you off as early as possible. I really hope you don't go anytime soon as you are now my third favorite Survivor of all-time.

Episode 8: Once again you were chosen to take part in the reward challenge. I have no idea why the tribe doesn't save you for the immunity challenge since you are the strongest member. You did do a good job (and won the challenge for the team) but you would have been better utilized in the immunity challenge. I do think you made a mistake by asserting your position on the water usage. Letting each of them use one or two gallons for a shower wouldn't have hurt. Your unpopular opinion could come back to hurt you later. I really hope you do pick up Stephenie for your alliance but you do need one more to get the majority. I suggest Caryn as she is really your only option (Gregg/Jenn/Janu/Coby are aligned already).

    Wanda Shirk (Eliminated)
Pre-show: She seems like she will be yet another fan favorite. She is clearly a nice person as she has been a foster parent for twenty-five kids over the years. Most older women make it to the end then lose because they didn't do much game wise. I think it will be the same with her. She will make the final two but will lose to James.

Episode 1: (Eliminated) Personally, I loved your singing but you did it at the wrong time and never stopped. When you started singing, you should have been rowing instead. The singing should have waited until after the first few tribal councils as anything can get you booted. Since you were the only one who annoyed anyone, you were in obvious choice to leave behind.

I really wish we could have heard a few more of your songs and they were pretty entertaining. I also think you would have become one of the lovable Survivors that everyone hates to see leave. Everybody seemed upset to see you gone and they even cheered for you when you left.

I really don't think I should make predictions anymore. I have already lost my two finalists on The Apprentice 3 and now my runner-up on Survivor: Palau.

   Willard Smith (Koror) (Voted Off)
Pre-show: I think I am going to like him but I'm not sure. He will be a member of the elder alliance but I predict he will only come in fourth place.

Episode 1: You provide some excellent sound bites. "This crazy lunatic jumps up and starts singing a song. I wanted to knock her off the boat with my oar." Hopefully, the humor will continue. Game wise, you are in a great position. You already have a three person alliance (along with Caryn and Coby). All you need is one or two more and you could be headed to the finals.

Episode 2: I like you Willard but you are really holding the team back. You took forever in swimming out to the crate. You allowed Ulong to gain a big lead and had you not had Tom, you may have lost the challenge.

Episode 3: You were once again weak in the immunity challenge but you may have received a gift by Caryn. Her screaming at Katie may have saved you. I would advise you to go after Caryn if you aren't immune (even though she is a member of your alliance).

Episode 4: As usual, we saw very little of you. I don't see you going much farther. You are part of the smaller alliance and you are physically weak. Not a good combination.

Episode 5: (Voted Off) There was little doubt that you would be the first one voted off but you cemented that fact by carelessly failing to attend to the fire. On the early show, you admitted that you had some kind of sickness/injury. Still, you have to suck it up and do some work around the camp. If you weren't so lazy, there was a chance that you would have been saved. Unfortunately, you gave up.

Pre-Show Predictions:
1st: James
2nd: Wanda
3rd: Tom
4th: Willard
5th: Caryn
6th: Stephenie
7th: Ashlee
8th: Kim
9th: Coby
10th: Jolanda
11th: Ibrehem
12th: Angie
13th: Katie
14th: Jeff
15th: Janu
16th: Gregg
17th: Jonathan
18th: Bobby Jon
19th: Ian
20th: Jennifer