I disagree. I'm glad Jeff manipulated the outcome. Janu many not have gone into council ready to lay down her torch, but she was ready to leave. Considering that, and the fact that Stephanie wanted and deserved to stay, I'm glad he talked her into it. And it will make for a much better ending. This is the kind of thing that makes the show worth watching.
And let me be the first to say this: I think Tom was ready to give Steph the immunity necklace. She has the heart of a warrior and more game than any of the guys except for Tom. Tom could have given her the necklace knowing that, without time for the others to compare notes, they would have knocked off the obvious target, Janu. If it had been me I know I would have done it. To my way of thinking not only would it have been the right thing to do, it would have been the most memorable moment in Survivor history.
Stephanie rocks!
Highwheeler: Thanks for posting that picture for me. You can delete your copy now.
Lee, I was thinking the same thing on Tom giving the necklace away to Stephanie. I really don't think the other tribe mates, on such short notice, would have the forethought to vote off any other but Janu. It would be very hard in that group setting, with no time, to gather a group consensus that was so far from what they were leaning towards.