On the Next Survivor! Survivor Palau Episode 13
Sunday, May 15, 8PM ET/PT

• The Final Four rethink their strategies when a once-solid alliance dissolves with the slip of a tongue.
• After an emotional Tribal Council, arguments erupt, feelings are hurt and friendships are questioned.
• A shocking development during the Final Immunity Challenge promises to go down in SURVIVOR history.
• Tears and harsh words fuel a tense session between the Jury and the Final Two.

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Caryn Groedel, the 46-year-old civil rights lawyer from Solon, Ohio, trusted an alliance of women who immediately betrayed her, sending her home in a unanimous vote. Caryns mouth was way to big for this game. She could of done much better with a little discretion.

Sorry Sue R. Loose lips sink ships, or something like that. Better luck next season.

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On the Next Survivor! Survivor Palau Episode 13
Thursday, May 12, 8PM ET/PT

• Gender lines are drawn as one group hatches a plan to vote off the Survivor who doesn't win Immunity.
• One Survivor feels betrayed when the winner of a Challenge chooses a different tribemate to enjoy the Reward.
• Going into Tribal Council, one Survivor holds the power and is torn between an alliance and a friendship. Which way will the vote swing?

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Gregg Carey, the 28-year-old business consultant from Chicago, Illinois, was blindsided by his alliance of five. Gregg shot himself in the foot by forgeting to play the game. He got caught up in his relationship with Jenn and left his main competition (Tom/Ian) alone to conspire against him. Stunned at the vote, Gregg could only say "My hat's off to them. They got me. They got me good!" Jenns face was pretty priceless too.

Sorry Eric, as I said in the spoiler, "If you're an immunity threat and have a girl friend this far into the game you have one choice, win immunity. So close, yet so far away."

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On the Next Survivor! Survivor Palau Episode 12
Thursday, May 5, 8PM ET/PT

• The aftermath of an emotional Tribal Council and stormy weather combine for a night the tribe will never forget.
• To their surprise and delight, some Survivors are overwhelmed by a visit from their loved ones.
• A strong alliance leaves one castaway on the outside looking in, with Immunity the only chance for survival.
• Paranoia sets in as alliances crumble and some Survivors feel like they've lost control of the game.

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Stephenie LaGrossa, the 25-year-old pharmaceutical sales rep from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, finally met her inevitable fate. The last Ulong standing needed immunity to stay in the game. She smartly played for an all girl alliance and it may have worked but Caryn tossed a wrench in it by telling the men.Stephenie leaves the game for the jury with the highest public opinion rating of any survivor. Like many deserving survivors in the past, Stephenies strength, will, and ability to play the game painted a huge target on her.

Sorry Matt, landing on the Ulong tribe sealed her fate early. Better luck next season.

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On the Next Survivor! Survivor Palau Episode 11
Thursday, April 28, 8PM ET/PT Will probably be at 9PM ET due to President Press Conference.

• Some Survivors entertain the idea of forming a secret alliance and persuade a tribemate to join their pact.
• A Survivor heeds some advice and makes personal hygiene improvements, delighting the tribe.
• As the game nears its conclusion, three castaways formulate individual strategies for surviving the upcoming Tribal Council.

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Janu Tornell, the 39-year-old Vegas showgirl from Las Vegas, Nevada, laid down her torch just before the vote. At tribal council Stephenie knew her head was on the chopping block and her emotions poured out saying it is killing her that someone who wants to go home that badly will be kept by the rest of the tribe instead of her because she has shown so much heart and willpower to stay in the game. Jeff asks Janu what she wants to happen. She says she wants them to vote her out. He asks what is the difference of her laying her torch down or her asking to be voted out. She pauses and says there is none. She is willing to lay down her torch so Steph can stay in the game. So off Janu goes, yet another quiter of survivor.

Sorry Joan, she was a nut case. Better luck next season.

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On the Next Survivor! Survivor Palau Episode 10
Thursday, April 21, 8PM ET/PT

• An unexpected performance by a tribemate during a Challenge results in a victory for the team.
• One castaway confronts her tribe, leaving everyone feeling uncomfortable and leaving her feeling alienated.
• A twist at a Challenge brings very bad news for one Survivor.
• In danger of going on the chopping block, a Survivor makes a heartfelt plea not to be voted off. Will this plea fall on deaf ears?

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With Stephenie finally pulled from her hellish, and missing, tribe Coby Archa, the 32-year-old hairstylist from Athens, Texas was voted out in a 7 to 2 vote. Coby just couldn't handle the fact that another women was getting more attention then himself and made his displeasure known. Although they didn't show it Stephenie was very comfortable in her new surroundings and old alliances proved strong. Stephenie was so comfortable she gave up individual immunity for a pizza. We know she's driven to win this and the only way she would of done this was if she knew at that point Coby's was in everyones cross hairs.

Sorry Jeff, but he was annoying all of us.

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On the Next Survivor! Survivor Palau Episode 9
Thursday, April 14, 8PM ET/PT

• One Survivor struggles to endure a hard night as life on the island becomes tougher this deep into the game.
• After being excluded from a tribal excursion, one Survivor throws a tantrum.
• One tribe enjoys a memorable evening, especially for the member who overindulges a bit.

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Ulong goes for the perfect loosing record and once again loses the immunity challange. An individual immunity was held between Stephenie and Bobby Jon to see who was going home and who would be the sole Ulong survivor. The challenge was simple, build a fire with enough height to light a torch suspended above it. Bobby Jon Drinkard, the 27-year-old waiter from Troy, Alabama couldn't get his tourch lit fast enough and was sent packing. In his closing remarks Bobby Jon commented on Stephenie, "She's honestly probably the top player in the game". I agree but don't think it's going to help her.

Sorry Darren, he was doomed from the start,

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On the Next Survivor! Survivor Palau Episode 8
Thursday, April 7, 8PM ET/PT

• A Survivor becomes irritated with the tribe's living conditions and lack of maintenance around camp, which has attracted unwelcome visitors.
• Several weeks surviving on an island has driven one Survivor to exhibit unruly behavior, much to the concern of a tribemate.
• The Survivors get a chance to sample a Palauan delicacy, which can be rather difficult to swallow. Who has the will to stomach this indigenous cuisine?
• Two Survivors disagree on how the tribe should enjoy their Reward, leaving one of them feeling defeated and annoyed with the final decision.

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With the extinction of Ulong closing in, Stephenie, Bobby Jon, and Ibrehem lose the immunity challenge yet again. At tribal council Ibrehem Rahman, the 27-year-old waiter from Birmingham, Alabama was sent packing. In his closing remarks Ibrehem noted, "I walk away with just a whole new respect for life, not taking things for granted, and I probably learned to appreciate bathrooms a little more."

Sorry Jason, at first glance he looked to be a strong contender but ultimately being on a disfunctional tribe and his lack of skill in any challenge cut his stay short.

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On the Next Survivor! Survivor Palau Episode 7
Thursday, March 31, 8PM ET/PT

• Two Survivors battle to provide for their tribe. One brings home a clam; one brings home a shark.
• Sitting out a Challenge, one Survivor finds it hard to watch from the sidelines and doubts the tribe's ability to win.
• A tribe member is suspicious of a potential alliance forming between two very friendly tribemates that could spoil a game plan.
• During a crucial Immunity challenge, one Survivor takes over for a struggling tribemate. Will it be enough to win?

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The downward spiral continued as Ulong, yet again, was sent to tribal council. In another double vote, caused by Stephenie's incomprehensible vote, James Miller, the 33-year-old steelworker from Mobile, Alabama, was sent packing. If you can't tie a toga in under 4 minutes... you might be a redneck. James was clueless to the end.

Sorry Sue, we all saw it coming. There was some hope when Stephenie voted Ibrehem but ultimately you'll have to wait till next season to try again.

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On the Next Survivor! Survivor Palau Episode 6
SPECIAL NIGHT: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 8PM ET/PT

• Tensions flare between two tribemates when one blames the other for the tribe's loss in a Challenge.
• A tribe's high morale is not enough to keep one Survivor from being annoyed by a tribemate's uselessness around camp.
• After a miserable night in a typhoon, one Survivor has an emotional and physical breakdown.
• One undecided Survivor makes conflicting deals with two tribemates going into Tribal Council. Who will be next to leave the island?

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Still unable to win an immunity challenge Ulong was forced to vote off yet another tribe member. The Ulong tribe was thrown a typical survivor twist when Koror was allowed to choose someone to give immunity to at tribal council. With Ibrehem on the chopping block Koror wisely choose him for immunity forcing Ulong survivors to pick someone else with no knowledge of who anyone else would vote for. Bobby Jon and Angie tied - A second vote sent Angie Jakusz, the 24-year-old bartender from New Orleans, Louisiana packing. The twisting wasn't done yet as Koror was also told they must vote someone off. In a unanimous vote Koror chose their weakest link and sent Willard Smith, the 57-year-old lawyer from Bellevue, Washington off with Angie.

Condolences go out to Ray and Mary who are no longer in Al's Survivor Palua Pool.

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On the Next Survivor! Survivor Palau Episode 5
SPECIAL NIGHT: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 8PM ET/PT

• Low morale for one tribe sinks even lower when they abandon their camp in search of a cave for shelter from a storm...and get lost.
• One castaway neglects fire duty and dozes off, and a tribemate becomes bitter having to lose valuable sleep to pick up the slack.
• One tribe is taunted and tormented as they have to sit and watch the other tribe enjoy a great reward right in front of them.
• Both tribes face several twists that they never could have expected that throw them off their game.

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Ulong, having lost their fourth immunity challenge again went to tribal council where Kimberly Mullen, the 25-year-old graduate student from Huber Heights, Ohio was voted out of the Ulong tribe in a unanimous vote. Kim's demise was her own doing as she consistently looked for ways of not do any work around camp. She's off to losers lodge to spoon with her new bud Jeff.

Sorry Janyce, you did get a weeks reprieve, she should of gone last week.

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On the Next Survivor! Survivor Palau Episode 4 Airing 03/10/05

• Tensions rise within both tribes when they are forced to choose leaders for the next Reward Challenge. What role will the leaders play?
• One castaway becomes annoyed when a tribemate complains of having no energy and doesn't help the tribe.
• Spirits are high within a tribe when they win a Challenge and an extraordinary Reward.
• It is still early in the game, yet signs of tribal division emerge when one group considers banding together to vote out a tribemate. Who is the unlucky one?

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Jeff Wilson, the 21-year-old personal trainer from Ventura, California was voted out of the Ulong tribe at his own request. What's up with the damn quitters of this game? After twisting his ankle Jeff requested his team vote him off because he wouldn't be any use to them. Hello? How much use is Kim? I personally think Jeff did it to save Kim.

Sorry Elaine, although you do have the honors of being the first person out of the pool that gets ummmm hmmmmm errrrr NOTHING!

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On the Next Survivor! Survivor Palau Episode 3 Airing 03/03/05

• One tribe relaxes after winning a Challenge, which annoys a tribemate frustrated with the lack of a work ethic.
• A war of words erupts between two tribe members as one lays into the other for being bossy.
• Just as a Challenge is set to begin, one tribe faces a setback when a member suffers an injury. Will this affect their ability to compete?
• Two fearless castaways take it upon themselves to confront some deadly creatures on the island.

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Ashlee Ashby, the 22-year-old student from Easley, South Carolina, refused to eat or join her tribe in celebrating the welcome addition of fire to camp. Lesson two - apparently you get your walking pappers if you are to aggressive OR to passive!.

I haven't watched this as of yet but will before tonights Episode "Dangerous Creatures and Horrible Setbacks"

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Jolanda Jones, the 39-year-old lawyer from Houston, Texas, gets the distinction of being the first person voted off Survivor Palau but not before survivor again threw us a twist and eliminated two players before the game even really got going. Wanda Shirk, a 55-year-old English teacher from Ulysses, Pa and Jonathan Libby, 23, who is in sales and marketing and hails from Dallas, Texas were eliminated by not getting picked up in the game of school yard pick-em to create the tribes.

As we've seen every single season if you come off aggressive early you paint a huge target on yourself and that is exactly what Jolanda did. Sorry Tricia, and Nicole, you didn't even get to play. Michael, congratulations you join an elite group of us pool players that have to honor of having our survivor voted off first!

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CBS Press Release

"This Has Never Happened Before!" -- Twenty new castaways are abandoned on one beach when SURVIVOR: PALAU premieres Thursday, Feb. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

As the castaways row one large boat through the waters surrounding Palau, host Jeff Probst points them towards their new beach and indicates there will be two machetes and a map to water waiting for them. In addition, he indicates there will be two immunity necklaces for the first man and the first woman to reach the shore. With that, Jeff departs and the anticipation and panic sets in…who will stay in the boat? Who will be first to jump? Who will win immunity? By the end of the first episode, three castaways will leave the island.

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Survivor 10 has been officially announced. It will be in Palau in the south Pacific. Palau is sometimes called the 8th natural wonder of the world, where colorful wildlife, dense jungles and an underwater world beyond belief are haunted by the wreckage and remnants of World War II.

As usual this new installment comes with a few surprises. The first being that the number of survivors has been upped to 20. According to previews this number will be cut by 3 in the first hour. The survivors will be dropped onto an island with very little direction and start out as one tribe.

Survivor Palau premieres on CBS on Thursday February 17th at 8pm.

The 20 castaways, the most ever, will begin the season as one tribe. They are:

• Wanda Shirk, a 55-year-old English teacher from Ulysses, Pa.
• Coby Archa, 32, a hairdresser from Athens, Texas
• Ashlee Ashby, a 22-year-old fitness counselor from South Carolina
• Jonathan Libby, 23, who is in sales and marketing and hails from Dallas, Texas
• Gregg Carey, 27, a business consultant from Chicago
• Katie Gallagher, 29, an ad executive from Merced, Calif.
• James Miller, a 33-year-old steel worker from Mobile, Ala.
• Caryn Groedel, 46, is a lawyer from Ohio.
• Jolanda Jones, a 39-year-old lawyer from Houston, Texas
• Willard Smith from Bellevue, Wash., a 57-year-old lawyer
• Stephenie LaGrossa, 25, a pharmaceutical sales rep from Philadelphia
• Angie Jakusz, a 24-year-old bartender from New Orleans
• Ian Rosenberger, 23, a dolphin trainer from Key Largo, Fla.
• Kimberly Mullen, 25, is a graduate student and former Miss Ohio USA from Huber Heights, Ohio
• Bobby Jon Drinkard, 27 and a waiter from Troy, Ala.
• Ibrehem Rahman, another 27-year-old waiter from Alabama
• Jennifer Lyon, 32, a nanny from Encino, Calif.
• Janu Tornell, 39, a Las Vegas show girl
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• Jeff Wilson, 22, a personal trainer from Ventura, Calif.
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• Tom Westman, a 41-year-old New York City firefighter.

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Welcome to Al's Survivor Pool (Palau) Web site. Just a little house keeping about this site. Survivors pictures at the top can be clicked for the CBS bio of each.

As always, everyone should feel free to jump in on the Palau Forum for any discussion. I will post my attempted spoilers there before noon of each episode.