[Texas2step]

I was on Sherea's side until she got all bitchy at the tribal council.

That's the way I've seen Sherea all along. I think Dave's leadership skills left a lot to be desired, but I always saw the conflict between Dave and Sherea as being mainly Sherea's fault. I never liked her and thought that Sherea should have been booted in Dave's place.

Now I can't wait for Courtney to go. I know that John Robert is not the most wholesome, clean, fun loving guy, but Courtney's dislike of him borders on obsession.

The merge is coming this week, and things could get interesting. Todd's alliance is playing things a little cozy and it wouldn't be hard for John Robert and Diane to begin picking up vibes that they're not too high up in the pecking order and it could drive them to hook up with the remnants of the other tribe...

[JillValentine]

The situation in China right now looks a lot like how it was on All-Stars at the merge.

All-Stars: Boston Rob/Amber at the top of the pecking order; Jenna, Rupert, Tom, and Alicia lower-ranking members of the dominant alliance; Lex, Kathy, and Shii Ann on the outside.

China: Todd/Amanda at the top of the pecking order; Denise, James, Courtney, Jean-Robert, and Frosti lower-ranking members of the dominant alliance; Jaime, Peih-Gee, and Erik on the outside.

Will the others realize the power of the dangerous duo of Todd and Amanda, or will they let them coast to victory like what happened with Rob and Amber in All-Stars?

“You thought you had me, didn’t you, John? Well, let me give you a little advice. If you ever go to Vegas...always bet on black.” - Sean, Survivor: Marquesas