Board Thread:Virtual Tribal Council/@comment-2002887-20171130182557/@comment-27391152-20171204113344

Okay, so at first, I was kinda upset after the episode because I was SO pissed that they got rid of JP over Ryan. It was so stupid for them to vote JP off over Ryan (well, maybe not Devon since he can still salvage that relationship to an extent), considering they knew Ryan had AN IDOL. But no, they keep him around which guarantees him to not only survive that vote, but the next one too! I was actually really happy to see Chrissy win immunity just because it PROVED what a terrible decision it was. Not to mention that Ryan being blindsided with an idol would've just been <3.

With that being said, now that I've taken some time to process it, these episodes were really amazing and definitely the best since the Alan boot. I mean there was a great combination of strategy and character moments that made for a phenomenal pair of episodes. The thing I love most is that my two favourites (Devon and Lauren) are ACTUALLY the ones running the show! Like, when does that ever happen? Can't wait to see one of them win. <3

Some highlights:
 * The editors honestly did a really good job editing these episodes - I love how they put some many subtle hints at Ryan/Chrissy's and Joe's respective downfalls. Like how Ryan was saying "I think we're in the best position because WE are thinking ahead about who we're taking out once we get to 7," meanwhile those on reward are plotting his downfall. Then with Joe, we hear him talking about how happy he is to see Ben on the bottom, gloating about how he's finally in power and has such a strong alliance only to get blindsided BY Ben at the very next Tribal. Chrissy's passive-aggressive "what a strong alliance" at the end was just the cherry on top.
 * Devon is so funny without even trying to be. Like, I love how when Lauren lays out her plan on what to do at the next vote, in his confessional Devon says something like "wow, I didn't realise Lauren was that smart...... she's almost as smart as me." LMAO
 * Lauren completely shutting down Chrissy was so hilarious. Like, Chrissy and Ryan had literally JUST discussed the previous few days that wanted Ben out at 7, and Lauren out at 6, but suddenly Chrissy just strolls up to Lauren and says "you know, I actually wanna take you to the Final 3." So glad Lauren saw right through her BS.

Here's my prediction as to what happens next:

7th: Ben (Ashley/Lauren/Devon finally decide to take their shot at him while he's least suspecting it, teaming up with one of the people on the bottom to do so.)

6th: Ryan (Lauren uses her extra vote and Lauren/Devon/Ashley send him home.)

5th: Mike (He's got a bunch of friends on the jury so they see him as a social threat.)

4th: Devon (Lauren and Ashley see him as a bigger threat to win than Chrissy, who's been stuck at the bottom for the past 5 votes.)

2nd Runner-Up: Ashley

Runner-Up: Chrissy

Sole Survivor: Lauren