So, no, Coach didn’t go home last night. Again. But it was marginally satisfying watching the light attempt to dawn on him that not only isn’t he in charge of this game, but he’s been in delusional hell for…well, if we’re getting real, apparently for a lot longer than he’s been in Brazil. This go around. I mean…we all know that between tribal council, where he watched Debbie get all but unanimously voted off (with Deb and Coach being the only ones not to vote for her) that he will somehow come up with a way that this was all in his master plan anyhow.

Which makes it very, very easy for JT and Stephen to, AGAIN, spin their betrayal as an act of benevolent kindness. I can hear it now. “Well, Coach, Debbie came to each of us and asked to betray you and form a new alliance together and vote you out, which, you can see, she tried to do. So we had to send her home to protect you and our warrior alliance. And we didn’t tell you because we knew you’d promised never to vote for her and we couldn’t compromise your integrity.”

Yeah. He’ll eat that right up.

What I ate up? Was watching Taj win the final auction and getting the call from home. Then, even so way much better, realizing her husband was actually waiting for her back in camp. I’m glad her Exile “sacrifice” served the greater good of the whole tribe and they all got to see their loved ones, and Coach got to see his….assistant coach. Yeah. You heard me.

Also? I want to have Eddie George’s babies. That is all.

(Taj….one lu-huuucky woman.)

And next week should be fun. Don’t screw things up, Erinn!

Even almost more fun? Was watching Son of Project Runway last night on Bravo. Called The Fashion House, featuring Isaac Mizrahi and Kelly (Destiny’s Child) Rowland, it’s a weird hybrid of Project Runway and Top Chef and I totally adore it.

The production values, on the surface, make it seem a little low rent. Until you consider the actual garment district in NYC and the fact that they show these things in tents. So, in effect, there was a lot more real in this reality show. Up to and including a very (and quite surprising) high level of judging talent and opportunity for the contestants. (About whom I’ll get to in a moment.) Apparently when the host is a famous designer (as oppposed to a famous clothes hangar - sorry Heidi!) you have actual clout when it comes to getting your contestants works looked at.

To that end, they actually have a real runway showdown at the end of each episode. Including an audience made up of very heavy hitters that can actually do something for these designers, win or lose. So they’re all winning (or, sadly, crushing their career chances) every single week. Not just at the end. I was wowed. AND, judging the boot every week? Fern Mallis - maven and director of NY Fashion Week. You don’t get much more influtential than that. And it’s also cool, on a personal level, to get to see more of the woman behind the legend.

I love Issac as mentor and living proof of what the contestants are trying to achieve. Which means they kind of have to shut up and take his criticisms. And Isaac don’t pull no punches, y’all. LOVE. HIM.
Kelly, on the other hand, comes off more like snarky rich bitch because…well, that’s all she essentially is in this particular venue. But it’s still somewhat snarkalicious and so I forgive. For now.

So, Host: Check. Judges: Triple Check. Putting the real in reality? Check. Contestants: Well……

Honestly, it’s a you have to see it to believe it kind of thing. Because Merlin? There simply are no words. But wow, the hats. And…everything. Reco aka Dy-no-mite Guy is already on my last nerve what with the lisp and all…which sucks because I like his work. Mostly I’m pegging the Asian Siriano to take it all, but we’ll see. he’s definitely left of center in aesthetic, which might not always be as good a thing as it was last night. Plus, not huge in personality.

Some huge personalities - aka New Grad Navy Girl and Pink Striped Hair girl, seriously have to leave asap as they have already worked my last nerve on Episode One. At least Pink Stripe got the dressing down she so richly deserved. New Grad got a mild slap from Isaac, so there is hope more will follow. And that it will be gratifyingly harsh. Yes, she’s that annoying. Already.

Jonny D went home, which only sucked because while his dress was atroche, (/Siriano) loved his personal work and might have been fun. Wish they’d sent Pink Stripe out, but he def deserved it over her in this case. Just think the overall talent might have been better with him. Ah well….

It very much fills the gaping hole left by PR. It only lacks a good Tim. Which Kelly will never be. Except Isaac is like both a better Heidi and a Tim all roilled into one. So I am happy.

Now…free stuff time! Alls ya had to do was email me, and many of ya did. But only one Blog Babe gets the spoils…and that would be? Donna S! (Lucky name!) Contact me with titles you want (in case I’m out of your first choice) and an address and I’ll get it shipped!

In the meantime, Happy Mother’s Day to Blog Babe Mom’s everywhere. Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend.

So…now? We DISH! Who goes home next on Survivor? Who do you want to see in the final two? Who would be the easiest person to beat in the final two? (And before you say Coach, remember, the jury is all Timbira so far….) Also…would you actually wear anything that Merlin designed? Or, you know, even be seen with him in public? Bitches? And are grey satin harem pants THE must have item in your closet this summer? Plus, did you die when the lingerie designer described himself as the Panty Christ? HA! This show just gives and it gives. Blogging heaven, and we’re only one week in. LOVE. IT.

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