Yay, I get to post here! With the break in viewing I'm actually caught up to everyone in the States (out here they air the shows a week later).
In my opinion, this is the least likable group of Survivors in several seasons. I got used to the charismatic likablity of stars like Stephanie, Dani, Tom, Bobby John etc. This seasons castaways are just grating. Either that or boring. It kind reminds me of Survivor Vanuatu. What was the name of the winner of that season, Chris? (Ironically, I tried out for Survivor a few years ago--I'm that big a fan,yes--and if I'd made it that's the one I would have been on).
Casayas is just totally dysfunctional. I'm always amazed when they win anything. The two younger women--Courtney and Danielle are just horribly annoying. Aras is boring. Shane is at least halfway insane and therefore somewhat entertaining. Bruce, I'm not particularly drawn to, but I'm rooting for him because he's Asian, and Asians are virtually non-existant on reality TV (I'm a sucker for the underdog). That leaves Cerie who I'd like to see win the whole thing.
As for La Mina, the two young guys--I can't even get their names straight and here we are at the merge! Terry is strong, and he's got that immunity idol, but again he's the very opposite of the underdog so I don't really want him to win. I wouldn't mind seeing Sally win the whole thing either. I like her a lot.
Nonetheless, I'm enjoying the season. The challenges are good and I like the Exile Island twist. But talk about a cast lacking in charisma. . .
This season's Amazing Race, on the other hand, is just chockfull of people I like.
I think Dan should have fought back a little more on his being voted out.