So, the kids sing, the judges talk, Jennifer Hudson is wonderful some more and Miley Cyrus is really, really not. and then Ryan tells us that they’re going to mess with Anoop some more than put him on the Stools of Indecision, along with Lil and Matt. I totally picked the bottom three.

Anoop is sent to safety…and finally we’re told that Matt is the bottom feeder this week, and Lil races to safety while we listen to Matt kind of butcher his song again….and I’m so sure he’s heading home. Only….not so much! The judges save him so he lives to butcher music another day. I like Matt, especially when he agrees to stay in his range, so I’m not entirely upset at this turn of events.

However, Simon buzz kills the celebration by reminding them that two of them leave next week. And the theme? Disco.

I can think of about ten million ways they can each screw this up. Should be interesting if not entirely entertaining.

Tonight we’re back on Survivor with Taj & Co. And if there is a Reality Show God, they will find some way to send Coach packing.

Now it’s your turn….who do you want to see leave next week? What disco song will Adam sing? Who’s gonna take Donna Summer?

Don’t forget to enter this week’s Free Stuff Giveaway - details for that and info on my booksigning tomorrow are in Monday’s post!

And now? DISH!

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First, it’s results night on Dancing With The Stars and maybe I was just kind of numb after American Idol, but I found the whole hour rather enjoyable in an immediately forgettable kind of way. But it was…soothing. I mean, I didn’t even fast forward once through Rascal Flatts or the Pussycat Dolls routine. What’s wrong with me?

In the end, Steve O heads out the door, which is as it should be. Next week we get group dance and a chance for the celebs to choose the outfits for their teams. I kind of loved LT wanting to put more clothes on Edyta (”She’s kind of allergic to them…”) since his momma is going to be in the audience next week. Ha! Should be fun.

You know what else should be fun? American Idol. And….not so much. Again. I know!

But they have an entire history of movies to draw great music from, and apparently the only songs AI can get approved are by Bryan Adams? Seriously? Two out of seven. And the rest, except for Kris’s exceptional Oscar winning choice, are all tired. The Rose? Aerosmith’s incredibly overdone Don’t Want To Miss A Thing? And Lionel freaking Richie?? Without David Cook to make it even remotely palatable? My God man, kill me now. Come on!

Love Tarantino and I liked that he tried to get them to perform the songs better. Of course with Adam he didn’t even try, it was just like, “Oh goody, what’s he gonna do?”

And what he did? Was Wild Thing. On Broadway. And, don’t get me wrong, after the other six all chose ballads (seriously with that!) it was great to actually get to wake up. But it’s kind of one of those had-to-be-there kind of deals where you’re probably not going to download it later. But I appreciate the guy for doing what he does. And you can’t do Mad World every week, or it also gets redundant. A definite show highlight.

Not a highlight was the way Alison butchered Aerosmith. She’s got the chops for it and as much as I loathe ever hearing that song again, it wasn’t an entirely bad choice for her range, except yikes, it was horrible. Was she sick? I dunno, but the judges praise was only warranted because, like me, they don’t want her to go home and making her go first when she’s not getting the votes, not smart.

One of the better performances of the night was Anoop, doing (gag) Adams, but at least it was listenable.

What wasn’t? Matt. Or Lil. And Lil? I love the gospel arrangement to The Rose, I really do. Except I wanted to hear Jennifer Hudson do it. Because she, unlike, so very unfortunately, you….could do that justice. I really wanted Lil to find that pocket, but it’s just not gonna be there for her. She and Matt were my bottom two for the week. Love Matt, but he doesn’t seem to understand his limitations vocally and always reaches further than he can actually go.

Kris picked a more obscure song that nobody knows even though it won an Oscar, but while he did a truly lovely job with it, truly…it was snoresville for me after a night of ballads. And Adam. I mean, great rendition and you’re totally adorable…but zzzzzzzzz.

And I’m not EVEN going to talk about Danny singing to the heavens and his dead wife. Accompanied by a freaking harp. Not. Even. Going. There. He’s not going anywhere, so what’s the point.

So, while I’d love for him to be in the bottom three, he won’t be. That’s probably going to be Lil, Matt, and I’m guessing, Alison. I hope she’s the safe one, but I think they can all worry.

All I can say is, even though it was a rather Rocky Horror Picture Show performance (which I loved that he lit up over that description! Ha!) if it wasn’t for wanting to see The Adam Spectacle every week, just for sheer what’s next anticipation, I don’t know if I’d even be tuning in any longer. How sad is that?

Very sad.

So…what about you? Why are you watching? Who do you want to see go home? Who do you think will go home? And what’s next on Dancing With The Stars? And will Taj get her quorum together tonight on Survivor? Your turn….to DISH!

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So, Dancing With The Stars… Yeah, the hour went by faster, so there was that. But, and here’s the thing…it’s not as much fun this season. I do like some of the contestants, but it doesn’t seem to be as interesting as season’s past.

Last night we got the rumba or the jive and it seems like everyone got the opposite of what I’d like them to have gotten, but what can you do?

Some thoughts…

Shawn definitely surprised me with how well she managed the rumba and Mark deserves kudos both for getting that performance out of her and for the challenge in doing that kind of sensual choreo for a minor…with her mom and dad sitting on the sidelines of the ballroom as its performed. Golf claps all around.

Melissa and Tony got so majorly screwed by Stoner Music Dude (who, I’m pretty sure has escalated to crack now) you couldn’t even watch their routine for dealing with all the blood coming out of your ears. Also, the judging? Lighten up. We already don’t love this season, you know?

Lacey and Steve O…also major props for giving him choreo that actually made us not mind so much that dude can’t dance. I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see him stick around another week and find I’m even okay with that. Mostly because I’d rather see him than, say, Chuck.

Speaking of which…Dancing With The Stars, now with 100 percent more black lace. Yikes that was just uncomfortable to watch. Not because it was too sexy, but sheesh with the jerking head/hair crap. I know you wanted it to be racy sexy but that? Was made of fail.

Now, about the Jive Off….while I might agree that Gilles jive was a bit more high speed than it needed to be, he actually DID a jive. After the major tongue bath that Derek and Kim got, which yes, very fun routine, just not a jive. And Kim didn’t really dance, she bounced on her feet and pointed a fake gun. Watch the tape! I fully expected the judges to be all over Gilles for really doing a jive, but no. it was Level The Playing Field week as they tried to bring the frontrunner down a few pegs. Also made of fail. Because I still love Gilles and really enjoyed how well he did that routine. Still hot.

Entertaining was seeing Warren Sapp get a decent performance out of LT. Amazing what you can do with music that’s actually danceable. He might well go home this week (because Chuck won’t, more’s the pity) but I’m glad he figured out how to have fun. And that was fun.

But mostly my heart belongs squarely to Ty. What a guy, right? Just such an all around, understanding, upright, hard working, funny, truly wonderful man. Love, love, love that guy. Sucked at the jive, and Chelsea sure gave it her all….but with that kind of mindset and willingness to give it all he has and try as hard as he does…I say lets keep him around a while longer. Jewel, you have a gem of a husband right there.

Next week? Group dance!

Tonight? Adam sings! Along with some other people on Idols at the Movies Night. Adam and Quentin Tarantino. Need I say more?

Don’t forget to enter this week’s free stuff drawing. See Monday’s post for details.

So…what did you think? Who stays? Who should go? Who do you love? Who…not so much really? DISH!

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Seriously, that made me laugh. Ah Tammy. And your brother? Totally gay. “I love Whitney Houston!” The karaoke was hilarious, both intentionally and un. It was pretty much the only time Jamie has been remotely tolerable. And the fact that she owns her horrifying behavior? Makes me forgive her not at all. Yes, Jamie, you can do something about it. And Cara? She deserves some kind of medal for putting up with the crap with relative good grace and good humor (which is tough to do while being totally embarrassed by your teammate’s behavior pretty much full time.) I’m thinking Jamie’s chances of any long term relationship has diminished greatly - at least with anyone who is a television viewer. I don’t even play for that team and I was thinking, “Damn, you can just see what living with her would be like. Yikes.”

Also? TAKE YOUR DAMN FANNY PAKS! Sheesh. Two things that ticked me off: First, the sisters just not keeping their sh*t literally together, though major props to younger sister for not going awf on big sis. Totally owed her a major Told Ya So. But the really big pisser? The freaking idiotic Team Weeble gets the Non Elim leg pass after AGAIN breaking rules and being complete morons. Where was the non Elim last week, when it would have saved a great team?!?! Wow, wrong on so many levels of wrong it makes me love the show a little less.

On the good side, Margie/Luke did great and even did a Detour that was about as ew as it gets unless you’re eating horrifying things. Good thing she was a nurse, because that? Was hard to even watch. Also good are Tammy and Victor, who I enjoy mostly because they really are sincere in how much fun they are having. And because Victor cannot possibly think he’s staying in the closet much longer after the party taxi karaoke scene. Just sayin.

Even with those high points, not my fave episode. Not even.

On a more positive front! I am doing a booksigning this Friday as the launch to our annual writer’s retreat. I’ll be at Turn The Page Bookstore in Boonsboro, MD starting at 11am this Friday and going until it’s all over, which is always way later than the stated time. Nora will be signing, along with PC Cast, Carla Neggars, and a slew of others. To check out all the details (or join the “virtual signing” if you can’t attend but want a signed copy anyway) just click here. Hope to see some of the blog babes there in the crowd!

Okay, on to this week’s Free Stuff! I made you work last week, so this week, I’ll take pity. Just send an email to donna@donnakauffman.com with “Yay! Free Stuff!” in the subject line. One winner from all entries will be announced right here this Friday. Good luck!

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. Dancing tonight! Right now? DISH! Who do you want to see win the race at this point? Who needs to leave asap?

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Except, a Joe-free game…isn’t really much different than the game with Joe. Sorry to see a player go out that way, but other than bringing Jalapao down in critical numbers, now that they’ve merged, I don’t see it affecting the game much.

And Brendan? Dude, when you have a secret alliance and wait too long to so much as wink at your alliance-mates? Could have sent your backside home. I hope the two-day reprieve turns things around for Taj & Co. because I don’t know how much more of Coach I can take.

I do know I can take giving away more free stuff! This week we went old school, back to the scavenger hunt and you guys came through like the happening blog babes that you are. I asked you to tell me which book the character Pepper appears in, and everyone got it right. The Cinderella Rules was indeed the correct answer.

And…yes, there is a reason I chose that character for the scavenger hunt this week. She is the character I get asked about most, in regards to giving her her own story. So…? Stay tuned!

The winner of the free book this week is? Blog Babe Judy A! Woo hoo!! Just drop me a note with your title choices (in case I’m out of your first choice) and I’ll add your prize to the pile of books I have yet to ship out - but I am!! No, really.

I hope everyone has a happy Easter! Or simply indulges in the excuse for making chocolatey goodness a big part of your weekend plans.

See you Monday with (YAY!) new Amazing Race MAC! If any of you have been following Our Phil on Twitter as he bikes across America, it sounds like an amazing, if absolutely grueling, trip. I’m enjoying the pics and posts. If you want to Phollow Phil too….click on my Twitter link and you’ll find him listed in my “Who I am following” window and can link direct from there.

Happy Hoppy Day everyone!

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Last night on American Idol, not too many surprises, but a very sweet good-bye to Scott. I was glad they handled it like they did. I know it might have seemed patronizing to some, but I honestly think it was the respectful thing to do given how they’d treated him all along.

Also in the bottom three this week were Anoop and Lil, so things are starting to get interesting… The judges can only use their save for the next two weeks. Will they, won’t they…

Once again the shows producer can’t seem to manage to keep the show running on time (don’t ever put that guy in charge of an awards show) so Ryan didn’t announce the theme for next week. However, I just saw a blurb that said the guest mentor is Quentin Tarantino and the theme is Idols at the Movies. They will sing “movie themed songs” - whatever that actually means. One thing it means is that Adam is a very happy camper right about now. Singing on the results show next week is Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Hudson.

In other news, it’s Survivor night. Merge tonight, so things should start to get really interesting. And from the preview commercials, it looks like Joe might be in medical trouble with that leg. So, we’ll see what happens there.

Also…Project Runway announced they’d be up and running with their new season, but not until August 15. What the heck? It’s already filmed. So that was kind of bogus. However, Bravo also announced it’s new fashion design show The Fashion House, hosted by Izaak Mizrahi, which debuts next month, so ha! Works for me. The commercials introduce part of the cast and it looks like it will fill the PR void quite nicely, thank you. Perhaps that’s the reason for the delay…they didn’t want to compete head to head. Sissies.

Bravo also announced a new cooking competition show…Top Chef Challenge. It will follow a tournament format, with challenges similar to Top Chef, only featuring 24 established chefs (including Wylie Dufresne and Hubert Keller) with numerous guest judges, etc. Starts in June. So maybe it won’t be a Death Valley Summer like last year after all.

And? So You Think You Can Dance jumps back in next month, too.

Right this very second, you have the chance to win free stuff, so check out Monday’s blog for the details. Winner announced right here tomorrow, along with some Survivor MAC. Good luck!

What did you think of the American Idol boot? Who should go next? The obvious bootees are gone now…so who would your next choice be? DISH!

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Morning MAC time…and first? We send someone home on Dancing With The Stars….and it ain’t Steve O folks. But, before that, Etta James shows us what timeless class and elegance (and an amazing plastic surgeon) truly is. And why real singers don’t need no stinking lip syncing…even at the age of 71.

On the other hand, Demi Lovato showed us why some performers should pretty much always lip sync when televised live because…yikes. And ouch.

Loved Maks & Karina…and even enjoyed Benji! I have no idea what the La Reve folks were trying to prove, except that acrobats aren’t really ballroom dancers, even when dancing ballroom dances, and that Shaolin Warriors are kind of awesome.

But then it was time to get to the bottom two, and unfortunately it wasn’t Steve-O (although I do enjoy his irreverant backstage banter) instead it was LT and DAG. No! Not DAG! They both do the Dance of Death and truly, it was DAG’s contest to win, which he did. However, earning a few extra judges points wasn’t enough to lift him from the bowels of voter disinterest…and so we get LT doing eitherr the rumba or the jive, which…could be entertaining, but possibly not for the reasons this show was conceived.

In other news….American Idols last night sang songs from the year of their birth. The scary news? One of those birth years was in the 90’s and I? Am offically as old as dirt. Again.

Gokey was first and gave a fine cruise ship performance as usual. He is a good entertainer…and yet, I do not covet a CD by this man. Nor would I pay to see him in concert. Nor do I remember, this morning, what song he sang. Such is the way of things. And for the love of all that is self deprecating, wipe the smug smile off your face.

Then Kris came out and was adorable in a mosh pit of adorable-ness, but sang a version of the Eagles All She Likes To Do Is Dance that someone should have intervened upon and just said no. A shame, because I enjoy him. But he didn’t hit on all cylinders.

This is the beef I have with most of the remaining contestants…well, all of them but Scott who is already performing at the peak of his ability and I don’t know that he could go beyond that, or Adam, who is on his own planet and can only be compared to the rest of the crew in a horribly unbalanced apples-oranges kind of way. But the rest? All good singers. All good performers. All liikable kids. And yet, they rarely get all of the things right on the same night. They either look good, sound great, then pick a crap song. Or look like a freak show, sing a great song, but only kind of good. Or….you get my drift.

Such has been the case week in, week out, with Lil. She can sing. She looks great. But her song choices end up being all Shouty McShouterson, and never in a good, young, relevent way. I am afraid she is using up all of her nine lives and will not be given the chance to actually get it right. Also? Maybe she just can’t. It’s not the conclusion I want to draw, but the evidence is mounting.

Then we get Anoop, who pullls a great performance out of his frat boy hat. And clothes. And…everything. I enjoyed the Lauper as done by Anoop. Partly because I really did like it, and partly because, comparitively speaking, I was just relieved to see someone get it mostly right. He is also one I don’t see buying CD’s or concert tickets for, but he was an enjoyable addition to a night that wasn’t being that way so much.

Scott comes out and just throws caution and his piano stool of safety to the wind and plays electric guitar (no, seriously) standing behind a mic stand and goes for it with everything he has, and a bunch of stuff he doesn’t but went for anyway. Props for leaving it all on the stage. I think he’s a sweet guy with a great outlook and happy optimism that I am all behind 100%. Now, please send him home.

Alison proves to be the next enjoyable performance of the night, infusing Bonnie Raitt’s soulful tune with her own bluesy voice. I do enjoy Alison. I’ve come a long way on the Alison train. However, I had to laugh when they told her to come out of her shell more (which I get, given America is clearly not voting for her as she has landed in the bottom more than once.) Because, if you recall, that was my precise problem with Alison all along. She’s not polished, not really socially aware and I don’t see that learning curve improving really, as yet. It’s a slow climb that can best be served by us hearing what she does do really well, which is sing, and shutting the hell up the rest of the time so as not to remind us how woefully immature she still is. I think, unfortunately, that’s too late, as America clearly hasn’t forgotten what they already knew before she shut up. And, well…a shame. Because based on talent and my selfish enjoyment of hearing her sing, I’d like her to make the top 3. In fact, I’d like her to win.

The other person I want there on the last night? Matt. He was kind of all over the place last night, but in a mostly good way. His whole Buble-Timberlakeness works for me, for the most part…and he’s one of the more entertaining guys. I look forward to seeing him perform. But what he’s not?

Adam. Who, clearly….can we just send everyone else home now and give the guy his own hourly show until the Idol time slot is up for the season? Because that? I would watch. Download. And buy tickets for. He’s so removed from the rest that it’s like two different shows. His rendition of Mad World just gave me chills. And a lot of joy. I’m glad they’ve just caved and given him the pimp spot again, because really? Who else is going to close the show? Even Simon agrees, because he gave that performance a standing O. Yes. He stood up. Thank you.

Of course, I’m also torn about him winning as I don’t think being the title holder is necessarily a good thing for the avant garde Broadway musical circus act of a show that he would likely put on. It would be like making Freddie Mercury and Queen the winners. What the hell is 19E going to do with that? So, let him get to the final three, then send him on to great glory. Then give the crown to Alison, who needs all the molding she can get before breaking out and becoming the superstar she can eventually grow into being.

My pick for top 3? Adam, Alison, Matt.
Bottom this week? Scott and other people.
Going home? Scott. Even he’s ready, America. Don’t screw this up.

Don’t forget to enter this week’s contest. Rules and deets in Monday’s post!

So? What did you think? Who do you want to see jive? Who gets the Rumba? Would they dare not give Gilles and Cheryl the rumba? And what will be the theme on AI next week? And how will Lil manage to screw that up? DISH!

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Dancin’ MAC…

First, it’s a battle of the smallest costume for Edyta, Kym (who has definitely been giving her a run this season) and, this week, Melissa! Plus, Stoner Music Dude has clearly run amok. Hang on, we’re in for a bumpy ride. LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE!

So, the dances are the Viennese Waltz and oooooh the Paso! I love Paso week. Weird to have Paso Week with no Maks, tho. (No Dmitry this season either! Altho I can do without seeing a paso with Holly…) We do, however, have Gilles and based on the outfit he’s wearing - or lack thereof - squee!-I think we get a paso! Alth9ugh I’m totally on board with barechested waltzes. Yes, please join me here in the shallow end of the pool. There are adult beverages and HD television. Lest we miss a single flex of the pecs.

First up are Julianne, fresh off her Favorite New Artist win at the CMA’s (which they never even mention. Hunh.) dancing the waltz with Chuck. To his credit, he really does want to cut loose and get better at this. And, for the most part, I think he did that. But I kinda agreed with Carrie Ann, though not quite as mean girly. Also…did you notice that when he was on bended knee at the end (aww) and stood up into Julianne’s arms that he kind of closed mouthed the kiss? Come on, dude, that’s what we mean by go for it! Sheesh.

LT goes from the tango to the paso. And man, doesn’t it look like he’s dropping a ton of weight? Getting almost svelte there, big guy. Now this is a guy who is going for it. And if anyone can channel his inner matador, it’s LT, the QB killer. I can see why he has a hard time with the non-music music though….at least it’s not Star Wars. It was good, for him, but will be far from best of night.

Shawn n’ Mark with the waltz. Given her last slow dance, I’m guessing this will go well. They stiill have a tough time designing costumes for her little rock body, but this was a bit better. Sans the ruffles of death, anyway. Lovely dance, nice song. I think her only tough time is looking long and elegant next to Mark with such a shortstack body. But, well done.

Tony & Melissa get the paso - good for Tony. I’m sure he loves having a worthy partner this go around. Ok, so after watching rehearsal vid this could be the most adorable paso ever. Not sure that’s what the judges are lookking for. But I will enjoy. We’ll get hot paso later with G. Oh, SO awesome. They get Poker Face. I fell in love with this song watching Quest Crew on America’s Best Dance Crew (go Hok!) and it’s wicked good for paso. Or would be if it was the original. Ah well. Man, electronic dance music should never be “reinterpreted.” Ever. Anyway - she looked a bit stumbly and behind the music a little, but it was still enjoyable - she really doesn’t have a bitchface in her, does she?

DAG and Kym up next….better get more decent scores. He earned better marks than he got last week. I really appreciate his continued dedication. I mean, technically he was cast as “old guy” and he’s really much better than that. They do a kind of hottie waltz. (And is it my dvr, or is the screen sort of pixilating weirdly just a tad?) Anyway - I think they did great and he was the first guy tonight who looked like he was actually leading. I hope they give him the props he deserves. Oh judges. Piffle. Thank God for Uncle Lenny. (I know. Really.) They really don’t like this guy.

Ooooh! Gilles and Cheryl are up. Paso babee. Cheryl finally has a workhorse she can really push. I want to push Gilles. Holy crap - shirtless! Sorry, I can’t type now. Be back in a bit….

Whew! I need a fan. Ice. A replay. Twice. Very, very well done. Notice how the camera stayed on Gilles and Cheryl wasn’t even in the frame half the time? Ha! Camerawoman, I bet. Just saying.

Steve O and Lacey get the waltz. Given the outfits, I’m thinking non-traditional. Love the “back up dancers” in rehearsal. Ok, that was pretty sweet, actually. Nice job for a guy who’s not the lightest on his feet. Or his back.

Ty and Chelsie are up next with a paso. This should be fun! I heart him more every week. They get a very exuberant version of Heart’s Barracuda, which….yikes. Such weird pacing so that was a challenge and I think it diminished what would have otherwise been a good dance. Still, the guy goes for it. Love him.

Lil Kim and Derek get the pimp spot tonight with the waltz. She’s got Elvira hair and Derek is channeling the Beach Boys. Not sure what that has to do with the waltz, which turned out to be quite lovely. Wish I cared more, because that was well done.

Hard to say who will be bottom two, but I think Steve O and DAG should be worried. LT, too.

What do you think? Who do ya love…who’s outta there?

Now…on to free stuff. This week we’re going old school and making you work for the prize. So, here’s the deal: Send an email to donna@donnakauffman.com and tell me the title of the book where the character Pepper appears. Subject line should read: “I think I Got It!” Winner announced here (and only here) this Friday. Check in to see if you win! Good luck.

And now? DISH!!

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My laptop, however, not so much really. The screen refuses to light up now, which makes typing ever so much more challenging really.

Hopefully the situation will be resolved in time for the all important Dancing With The Stars MAC (Morning After Commentary for those who have written in to ask…not a Big Mac, more’s the pity as I could use one at the moment, or anything having to do with Woz, Steve Jobs, or Apple….) And rules for this week’s contest! We’re having a SHaQ Attack Throwback. (SHaQ = Scavenger Hunt Question, not a certain famous NBA player…though with his Madd Scrabble Skillz, I’m thinking he could do quite well with this game.)

Tune in tomorrow to find out if I can tune in again…rather than try and type this on my PDA…which is good for a lot of things, but this? Not one of them.

TTFN!

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So, Survivor finally returns and we get a little review. Taj created a cross tribal empire, Timbira can’t cook, and Coach is still an ass. In current news, Taj wants to bring JT in on her little empire scheme to prove she’s worthy of his trust. Um. Okay. Timbira rolls their collective eyes at coach. Jalapao loses the reward so Joe ends up going to exile with Erinn. Not a fan of either of them, but loved that Taj realized Joe would come back and look for the idol…so she makes a fake one and puts in the clue spot, which Joe dutifully trots off to find immediately after returning and telling his tribe, “um, no, I have no idea where the idol is…” And you gotta wonder…um, Joe? If you have the clue and snagged it right out of the spot in thirty seconds, do you really thnk that after all the time Taj has spent in Exile that she didn’t do the same thing? These people.

And Coach? Still an ass.

Immunity challenge is very close, but Timbira wins, which means Jalapao is down one going into the merge, which sucks also. JT wants Taj gone so he and Stephan can muahhahahahahahahaha over her idol. Taj wants Sydney gone because…well, what exactly does Syd do but look really really hot? Joe wants to keep Syd because…do I really need to spell that out? Thankfully, no one uses any idols at tribal, fake or real, and Sydney and her hottie body are bootay-ed off the island.

Meaning….that Jalapao was the correct answer for this week’s free stuff drawing. And only a teensy tiny handful of you guessed that right…but that means we do have a winner. And that lucky blog babe would be? Donna S! Woo hoo!!!

Thanks for playing everyone! Tune in next week for another shot.

In the meantime, so…the previews do show a merge coming next week. Will Taj unite her empire and rise up to conquer all? Will Brendan decide to keep Timbira numbers on his side and decimate Jalapao one tribal council at a time. Will Brendan realize that this means working with both Coach and Tyson to keep his plan strong? Seriously, stick with Taj. And? I have no idea how this whole thing will turn out. But if Coach wins, I will stop watching all reality television forever and ever.

Or at least until Project Runway comes back on this summer. (Come on, did you think I’d abandon My Tim that easily?)

So, now it’s your turn! What did you think? Who do you want to see win? DISH!

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