User blog comment:GabrielTheWise/Brandon's rant had some sense in my mind/@comment-1294345-20130315045924

Brandon's seeing through Phillip's BS explained, but not justified his actions. That doesn't mean the whole Bikal tribe deserve facing Brandon's wrath (e.g. dumping the tribe food).

Both Brandon and CBS were at fault about this. Brandon can't keep his cool and is clueless on how to play this game in a sophisticated manner. On the other hand, CBS was wrong about exploiting Brandon's volatility. I didn't watch Survivor because of this kind of hostility. I watched the show for its strategic aspect. Last night's episode was an example of how stunt casting (casting ridiculous characters for entertainment value) can miserably go backfire. Casting agents should really listen to fans and bring the show back to its roots: that they should cast people in line with the premise of Survivor, bringing real people from all walks of life and live together and study human interaction and teach how it is to be human. Several fans already expressed their "fatigue" on having returnees, yet they still won't listen. Bringing Brandon back was a very negligent call on CBS' part. Because they've seen how hostile the guy was when he hears things he don't like.

Also, Jeff terribly mishandled the situation. Like, instead of putting the welfare of the tribe as first priority, he further rubbed salt to the wound by bringing up Russell to further ratings. He should realize that mentally unstable people like Phillip and Brandon are not the solution to Survivor's serious illness. They should cast REAL people again, not attention seeking fame-whores and struggling mactors.

P.S. A person who's still stuck on playing his childhood spy game has no right telling a psychotic child to "grow up"

P.P.S. I doubt that Brandon's invited at the May live show.