To be fair, most likely, the higher-ups at SeeBS make him say those lines.
Jeff’s constant commentary during the challenges can get annoying, though. If you have the first or second seasons on DVD, watch the challenges and compare them with the challenges now. It’s amazing how little challenge commentary he gave during the earlier seasons.
Currently watching Survivor Palau (Season 10) on DVD. Jeff’s definitely gotten into his commentary stage by then.
We appear to have two new tribal council records this season. Most votes ever received at a single tribal council - Jonny Failplay with 9, in the first TC. Also, in the second TC, first time that three different contestants received at least two votes each.