Survivor
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Survivoris in itsTed Lassoera …
I have not yet watchedTed Lasso.
What Im trying to say isSurvivoris having fun.
Is that whatTed Lassois?
Certainly,Survivorhasnt always been heartwarming and humorous.
Over its two decades on air, the show has appeared in various lights.
The first seasons are essentially pseudo-nature documentaries about living and competing off the grid.
A few years ago, though,Survivorbecame a sporting event.
The challenges appeared more intense, and the winnersskewedheavily male.
It was heavy content in an unexpectedly heavy year.
Probst announces at the immunity challenge this week there will be two winners and two losers.
Yes, its a double elimination, but thats not it.
The castaways will compete as temporary members of two groups rather than one large tribe.
They will also vote as two separate groups.
Have we had post-merge groups before?
Props to Erika for landing on her feet first.
In the immunity challenge, contestants stand on a small perch and hold onto a handle behind their heads.
Erika beats out Shan, Ricard, Heather, and Naseer in the yellow group.
This is an exciting win for her and proof she might be the threat Shan perceives her to be.
In the blue group, it all comes down to Deshawn and Xander.
Evvie, Liana, and Danny all drop rather quickly.
Deshawn eventually follows suit, and Xander wins himself immunity.
He also wins his group much-needed sustenance in the form of a chicken and beef stew as a reward.
We spend most of the episode hashing out who is going home in each group.
Shan is calling the shots, though we got our first glimpses of her relinquishing some control this week.
But the real star of this episode is Deshawn.
This king from Miami has spent the majority of the season biding his time.
First, he rebuked (and publicized) Evvies attempt at a secret alliance.
Deshawn is sayingI see every single one of youto his tribemates.
More than anything else, though, Deshawn is funny.
It doesnt even seem like hes trying.
Between his bright megawatt smile and no-holds-barred quips in the confessional, Deshawn is constantly making me laugh.
Maybe next week too.
If theres someone to take on theShaniassance, it might just be Deshawn.
Idol Thoughts
Shoutout to Evvies post-elimination testimonial: Any queer kids out there, be yourself.
Thank you, Evvie!
More heartfelt moments, hey.
