[JillValentine]

Jaison, Natalie, and Mick were fools not to vote for Russell at final 7. If it had worked, Russell would have been blindsided and a huge threat removed. Worst case scenario, Russell plays his idol - then the vote would have bounced back on Monica (5 votes for Russell canceled, 2 votes for Monica). The three of them could have made a move at no risk to themselves. Either way, they would go into the final six with a tight three-person alliance. Even if the three others allied against them, they couldn't match the strength of a group that's been together since day 1. In a tie situation, one of the others would be most likely to flip out of fear of a purple rock, just like John did.

If Jaison, Natalie, and Mick had just made that big move, they would have had a decently clear path to the final three. They let the opportunity slip through their fingers. Now Russell - and his idol - are still in the game.

Russell's still an ass - the "bitch" comments against Monica were completely uncalled for - and Shambo's the least deserving out of any of them. I'm rooting for Brett now, by default. Wouldn't it be great if he went on a major immunity run?

[JillValentine]

Confessional count (12 episodes):

Russell H. 70
Shambo 34
Jaison 26
Mick 23
Erik 17
John 17
Dave 16
Monica 15
Russell S. 15
Laura 14
Ashley 11
Liz 9
Natalie 8
Kelly 6
Ben 5
Betsy 5
Mike 5
Brett 4
Marisa 3
Yasmin 3

[EveningStar]

Russell is not making it to the final three, and probably not to the final four either.

[PeteB570]

I agree with you Jill but that just shows you what non-players Mick & Jaison are. I really think Nat thinks she can beat Rus with the jury.

I think Rus needs to keep the fact of his money in the background and then if somebody asks him about at the final TC it just say he lied to Mick because he was trying to cement their relationship and figured thats what it would take. “Come on, do I look like a millionaire to you?”

[Texas2step]

I'm rooting for Brett now, by default. Wouldn't it be great if he went on a major immunity run? If Brett makes the final 3, he wins. The jury is full of nothing but old Galu people, who cannot stand Shambo, the only other Galu left in the game.

Jaison, Nat, and Mick definitely missed a golden opportunity. It's not too late, but they need to change directions soon.

Can't help but notice that Nat and Brett are in the single digits on confessional time. I wonder why?

And, yes, Russell is an a$$. A great player, but the competition is slim. Who else is even playing? Dave's head was on the chopping block and he wasn't making any moves. Monica didn't make many moves until she was in the line of fire. Shambo couldn't play the game if her life depended on it.

I'm laughing at Mick, "I just don't know if I can trust Russell". You think? He had it correct with the snake story. Perfect analogy.