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I'm combining Commentary and Predictions, again, especially since time is short between shows. Here are the spoilers from the official CBS website: "The Final Four rethink their strategies when a once-solid alliance dissolves with the slip of a tongue. After an emotional Tribal Council, arguments erupt, feelings are hurt and friendships are questioned. A shocking development during the Final Immunity Challenge promises to go down in SURVIVOR history. Tears and harsh words fuel a tense session between the Jury and the Final Two."
First, my guess is that the "tongue slip" may be more Ian-Katie drama or maybe something Jennifer says. It would be nice if she ratted Katie out completely to Tom and Ian in hopes of securing a spot on the Final Three. The second item is, again, probably Ian-Katie drama, with more boo-hooing at Tribal Coun- cil over who betrayed who. Not sure what the shock will be, but the word is that this season's endurance test goes a very long time. It's possible that Ian makes a deal with Tom that he will let go and let Tom win if Tom promises to take Katie to the Finals. One bails out after eight hours, the other gives up at the Eleven-Hour mark. As for tears, more Ian-Katie stuff and or harsh words, Coby and Stephenie are bound to stir the pot. Keep in mind that Caryn is a prosecutor and might rip both finalists apart.
In Episode 13, we saw the close friendship between Ian and Katie pushed to the brink. It is strained and on the edge. A lot was made of the Gregg-Jenn rela- tionship during the season, but it's only now we are seeing something here. While it may not be sexual, or even physical, there is certainly something deep here and it seems to be coming apart. We have also seen that Jenn is more isolated than she thought. Gregg was her meal ticket in The Game. While she is a strong competitor, much more than Katie, she is only now really pushing and it may be too little, too late. Tom is in full-game-mode. He's ready to take this to the end. Ian has the strength to go to the end, but his focus is now blown, thanks to Katie. Tom would've probably taken her anyway, as she makes a great goat.
FINAL FOUR PICKS: Jenn gets booted in TC14 Ian gets booted in TC15
FINALE VOTE: Katie gets 2 votes (Ian and Jenn) Tom gets 5 votes (the rest).
All in all, I think this has been a great season so far, and I look forward to a rousing ending. Tom's story arc has been the heroic one. He is the archetypi cal character for Mark Burnett to build upon. Look for his professional heroics during 9/11 to be mentioned during the live show and Tom blushing from the ovation. MB will be grinning ear to ear. Tom has played strong and smart. Not since Brian in Season 5 has any contestant deserved to win more than Tom does.
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