As previously announced, Survivor: Micronesia is a half star edition, featuring half people from previous seasons (all from seasons after All Stars but one, unfortunately) and half hardcore fans. The returning cast is rather lackluster, particularly in comparison to Survivor: All Stars, but it should still be a good season. Hopefully some of these people have learned something since the first time. The new season will premiere on Thursday February 7 at 8/7c on CBS. As always, stay tuned to dingoRUE for live blogs each show night.
Favorites
Jon Dalton (Jonny Fairplay), Survivor: Pearl Islands
Love him or hate him (and most people fall under the latter category), it’s hard to deny that he played a good game, and the dead grandmother bit was classic, albeit over the top.
Ami Cusack, Survivor: Vanuatu
Perhaps the most influential force in Vanuatu, until Scout, Twila, Chris, and Eliza pulled the rug out from under her (perhaps the best moment of that season).
Eliza Orlins, Survivor: Vanuatu
I can understand why the others didn’t like her, but let’s face it: when someone’s in a final four against Twila, Scout, and a member of the fat five, is there really any choice as to whom to root for?
Cirie Fields, Survivor: Panama
Are you freaking kidding me? Sadly, she’ll go far if she lasts the first few votes.
Jonathan Penner, Survivor: Cook Islands
A master of the game… if only in his own mind.
Ozzy Lusth, Survivor: Cook Islands
All brawn, no brain. Hopefully he can come up with something resembling a strategy this time.
Parvati Shallow, Survivor: Cook Islands
Parvati’s potentially one of the more dangerous (albeit under the radar) players, and really doesn’t have to change things up much.
Yau Man Chan, Survivor: Fiji
I found Yau Man to be one of the more overrated players in his season, but still a worthwhile addition to this cast.
Amanda Kimmel, Survivor: China
If only she got rid of Todd, things may have been very different. She was just as in control as he was, but not as blatant about it.
James Clement, Survivor: China
His previous journey was cut short early because he rolled the dice one time too many. He’s the likely early fan favorite yet again.
Fans
Alexis Jones
24
Motivational speaker
Beverly Hills, CA
Chet Welch
48
Beauty pageant coach
Ford City, PA
Erik Reichenbach
22
Ice cream scooper
Ypsilanti, MI
Jason Siska
22
Student teacher
Fox River Grove, IL
Joel Anderson
32
Firefighter
Avondale, AZ
Kathleen Sleckman
45
Golf course vendor
Glen Ellyn, IL
Mary Sartain
29
Real estate entrepreneuer
Emeryville, CA
Michael Bortone
34
Writer/actor
Los Angeles, CA
Natalie Bolton
32
Personal trainer/bartender
West Hollywood, CA
Tracy Hughes-Wolf
43
Commercial builder
Fredericksburg, VA