'Survivor' Insider: Richard, now it's your turn to be booted

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Thursday, February 19, 2004

'Survivor' Insider: Richard, now it's your turn to be booted

By SANDRA DIAZ-TWINE
SPECIAL TO THE POST-INTELLIGENCER

My condolences to Jenna and her family. I'm glad she made the choice to depart when she did and was able to spend some quality time with her mom. I truly believe that the bond they had was really calling out to her all the way in Panama.

EDITOR'S NOTE

As those who watched Sandra Diaz-Twine win the million on "Survivor: Pearl Islands" know, she isn't afraid to speak her mind. Here's what she had to say about last week's "Survivor All-Stars" episode, in which past winner Jenna Morasca quit to be with her ailing mother, who died days later. Episodes air Thursday nights at 8 on CBS/7.

See a photo gallery, vote in a poll and more on our Survivor All-Star Page!

The Chapera Tribe so far has it going on. Rob M. is clearly the leader. His alliance with Amber will allow them both to go far. About the shelter they built, I would have to say that since Rob M. is a construction worker I automatically assumed his tribe would win. Tom was a huge asset as well since I'm sure he has put together his share of pig pens. Alicia gave it a face-lift making it beautiful and Rob C. -- what did he do? Um, nothing much. To me Rob C. has always been a mentally strong player but right about now he's just looking plain lazy and that's not good.

I also thought there would be a tie between Mogo Mogo and Saboga in the construction challenge. Mogo Mogo built a nice tree house, which to me seemed decent. The tribe was united and had a great time -- while Richard looked on -- except when Lex and Colby had it all under control and Shi-ann added a few unwelcomed suggestions ... but they just blew her off and continued on task.

Over at the Saboga Tribe, I don't know what Rupert was thinking. Rupert, what happened? I'm sure in your head you visualized this wonderful hut. But the final product (a dugout/water pit) was bad? Let's just call it a house hole. You better hope there's no storm in sight or your tribe and shelter will be washed away, extinct and only a bad memory.

I know you are waiting for my prediction and I will have to say that there are three folks not looking too good. Rob C., you must carry your own weight and find your niche within the tribe or you'll be in a world of hurt. Jerri doesn't seem too happy to be out there. She is truly trying to be nice but her argument with Rupert doesn't help. Last but not least, I'm gonna have to go with Richard only because I haven't seen him make an alliance yet. And he's one of the two million-dollar winners left.

If you're not busy Thursday morning be sure to check me out on the CBS "Early Show" at 8 as I give my thoughts on the all-stars.

THE PLAYERS

In the "All-Star" incarnation of "Survivor," there are three tribes. Those with names in bold are out.

CHAPERA: Amber Brkich (Australian Outback), "Big Tom" Buchanan (Africa), Alicia Calaway (Outback), Rob Cesternino (Amazon), Susan Hawk (Borneo) and Rob Mariano (Marquesas).

SABOGA: Rudy Boesch (Borneo), Rupert Boneham (Pearl Islands), Jenna Lewis (Pulau Tiga), Jerri Manthey (Outback), Tina Wesson (Outback winner) and Ethan Zohn (Africa winner).

MOGO MOGO: Colby Donaldson (Outback), Richard Hatch (Borneo winner), Shii Ann Huang (Thailand), Jenna Morasca (Amazon winner), Lex van den Berghe (Africa) and Kathy Vavrick-O'Brien (Marquesas).

Sandra Diaz-Twine lives with her husband and two children at Fort Lewis. Contact her at sdiaztwine@yahoo.com.

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