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American Idol Season 8 Episode 13

The guys did well in American Idol 8 Episode 12. Oh, and there were some girls singing, too.

Let the filler begin. One hour, two minutes of which are actually necessary. Three people will be proceeding to the top 12.

Casey Carlson is not in the top 12.

Stephen Fowler is also not in the top 12.

Alexis Grace, who seemed quite overrated yesterday, is the first member of the top 12. Not a surprise since she really didn’t have much competition from the other girls.

Ricky Braddy is not in the top 12. Only thing I can think is his lack of previous appearances stood in his way because he’s good enough to be in the top. Jackie Tohn is also not in the top 12.

Anoop Desai is up next against Michael Sarver. Anoop is out. Michael is going through, presumably leaving room for one last guy (Danny). Michael’s performance wasn’t too good, but I agree he is a likeable guy. Only 20,000 votes separated these two, and I’m sure we haven’t seen the last of Anoop.

I thought Seacrest was getting ready to eliminate Carly Smithson and Michael Johns, but apparently they’re just there to sing.

Stevie Wright, Brent Keith, and Ann Marie Boskovich have been eliminated.

That leaves Danny Gokey up against Tatiana del Toro. Unless America has taken leave of their senses, it will be Danny, and just as importantly, not Tatiana. As expected, Danny rounds out the three who proceed to the top 12. Tatiana actually wasn’t that bad, just in need of some prozac.

One more group of 12 will sing next week: Megan Corkrey, Kris Allen, Mishavonna Henson, Matt Breitzke, Allison Iraheta, Matt Giraud, Jasmine Murray, Kai Kalama, Jesse Langesth, Adam Lambert, Jeanine Vailes, and Nick Mitchell/Norman Gentle.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another recap of American Idol Season 8 episode 14, which airs Tuesday at 8/7c on Fox.

American Idol Season 8 Episode 12

Last week we found out the American Idol 8 top 36.

Tonight the first 12 will be performing for America’s votes. Only three of them will go through, meaning 9 will be sent home, though of those 9 there is a chance they will be back for the wild card show. The highest scoring guy will go through, the highest scoring girl will go through, and the next highest vote getter, presumably meaning an uneven number of guys/girls for the first time since George Huff was in the final six with a bunch of chicks in season three. Tonight’s theme is the Billboard 100 since the chart began.

Jackie Tohn
Song: A Little Less Conversation by Elvis Presley
Randy: Way to start season 8 off. Not blown away by the vocals but entertained.
Kara: Can work the stage. Not the best vocals.
Paula: Not boring. A true performer.
Simon: Played the clown. Ungamely, gimmicky, great opportunity blown, the trousers aren’t even any good.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-01

Ricky Braddy
Song: A Song for You by Leon Russell
Randy: This is what I’m talking about. Unbelievable, beautiful tone, nice voice.
Kara: Killed that. Amazing.
Paula: Proud that America gets to see how talented he is. Deserves to go very far in this competition.
Simon: Very, very good, but not jumping out of his chair like the other three. Needs more charisma and self belief.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-02

Alexis Grace
Song: Never Loved a Man by Aretha Franklin
Randy: Found the soul and pain.
Kara: The genie is out of the bottle.
Paula: So much soul, passion, and confidence for a 21 year old.
Simon: By a mile the best contestant so far (of the three). May be the dark horse. Reminiscent of Kelly Clarkson (huh?).
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-03

Brent Keith
Song: Hicktown by Jason Aldean
Randy: Liked the return to country roots. Very good choice.
Kara: Likeable but a little safe.
Paula: Safe but a potential country western star.
Simon: Forgettable. No impact.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-04

Stevie Wright
Song: You Belong with Me by Taylor Swift
Randy: Not hot. Safe. Better than the song or the performance.
Kara: Identity crisis.
Paula: Not the Stevie Wright they knew.
Simon: Terrible. Out of tune. Looked nervous. Out of her depth. 0 chance of getting through.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-05

Anoop Desai
Song: Angel of Mine by Monica
Randy: Song was a little sharp.
Kara: Agreed with Randy but believable as an artist.
Paula: Brian McKnight feel. Here for a while.
Simon: Too grown up. Too serious.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-06

Casey Carlson
Song: Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police
Randy: Not good. Kind of weird. Completely wrong song. Weirdly karaoke. Lost.
Kara: Wrong. Overdone. Flat.
Paula: Beautiful girl… but. Didn’t work.
Simon: Trying to find something positive. Atrocious singing. Worst song choice and arrangement. Shouldn’t have been allowed to sing that song. Karaoke.
Numbers: 1-866-IDOLS-07

Michael Sarver
Song: I Don’t Wanna Be by Gavin DeGraw
Randy: Can definitely sing but a little rough start. Not sure about the performance.
Kara: Crowd pleaser song but not his best performance. Likeable.
Paula: Real good job.
Simon: Tricky one. Likeable guy but not the best vocal, albeit better than some earlier. Hopefully America gives him another shot.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-08

Ann Marie Boskovich
Song: Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin
Randy: Not the right song choice. Fell below what some others have done (like Kelly Clarkson the week Simon finally noticed her).
Kara: Too big a song. Old fashioned.
Paula: Better than Hollywood week.
Simon: Good for a hotel singer. Voice is not good enough for the song.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-09

Stephen Fowler
Song: Rock with You by Michael Jackson
Randy: Different vibe. Wrong place for him.
Kara: More connected at the piano even without the lyrics.
Paula: Should have proved he could sing the David Cook song at the piano. Kiss of death.
Simon: Would have been better off forgetting the lyrics. Corny.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-10

Tatiana del Toro (oh geez)
Song: Saving All My Love for You by Whitney Houston
Randy: Some impressive moments.
Kara: There were moments. Character or artist?
Paula: Most talked about contestant on the show so far, one way or another. Not used to the normal acting girl. Beautiful closing note.
Simon: Drama queen. Desperate to be famous. Surprisingly not bad song. Better than expected. Lose the current non-psycho personality.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-11

Danny Gokey
Song: Hero by Mariah Carey
Randy: Redeemer of the night. Blazing hot.
Kara: Danny is the hero. Great.
Paula: Sold out arenas.
Simon: Good. Not fantastic.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-12

The guys pretty much carried the night. Most of the girls fell flat, though one of them will get through and take the spot of one of the much better guys.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another recap of American Idol Season 8 episode 13, which airs Wednesday at 8/7c on Fox.

The Biggest Loser Couples 2 Episode 7

When the black team fell below the yellow line, the house chose to send Blaine home at his request in The Biggest Loser Couples 2 Episode 6.

Unlike before when they were one of only two teams left standing, now Dane’s all alone and the only one who doesn’t have a partner.

Alison tells them that only two teams will get access to the gym this week. They will have to climb the hill and grab one of 130 keys. If their key opens the lock, they will be granted access. If not, they’re stuck doing it outdoors for the week. I’m all for this little excursion outside, but I’m not a big fan of splitting it where some people have gym access and some don’t. Everyone takes off at a jog, except Ron, whose knees are bothering him. Tara is first up the hill, but ultimately it doesn’t really matter since this is a challenge of dumb luck rather than speed. Shanon’s just out for a leisurely stroll, not overly concerned whether she gets the prize or not. Ron’s struggling, but he just keeps going, whether he’s the last one up or not. The others all want to help him out, but he insists he’s alright on his own for the most part. Like Tara, Sione’s a bit of a machine, lapping people, but to no avail. After 7 trips and no luck, Tara throws up, then continues running. Shanon’s sixth key is lucky, so Shanon & Helen will have access to the gym. With over an hour having elapsed, the teams keep going and hoping for that last key. Michael ends up getting the second key, making Mike & Ron the other team with gym access.

Tara fears that she won’t be able to compensate for Laura this week.

Jillian is thankful that the other team was dumb and sent Blaine home instead of Dane, against Bob’s wishes. Dane’s shocked, too. Bob tells his team they kept a really big threat in the house and shouldn’t ask for his input if they’re not going to bother taking it. The good news is that both of the groups in the gym this week are on Bob’s team.

Jillian hates the out of doors. It’s icky. She has an alternative idea. They’ll construct a home gym in the living room.

Following their workout, Helen & Shanon decide to turn part of the gym into a lounge.

Bob’s outdoor team is working out on/with lawn furniture. You don’t need a gym. Just grab a chair. Kristin says she’s got aches and pains in places that haven’t hurt her since week one.

Jillian’s doing an aerobics class in the living room, going back to 1980s VHS tapes that used to work during the latter part of last century. She’s worried that Tara’s not herself today and pushes her, causing Tara to toss the weights down, pout, and try to escape. Jillian won’t let her quit. Tara knows that, if she falls below the yellow line with Laura, she’s definitely the one going home, but Jillian wants her to know that she shouldn’t sabotage her workouts, the one thing that will keep her there.

When he gets into the members only gym, Bob is amused by what they’ve done but wants them to get away from their vacation and step it up.

The next thing on Bob’s agenda is a commercial, the TRX Suspension trainer, a portable suspension training that will allow them to turn the trees into their gym.

Thanks to some sprinklers, some of the contestants are able to turn the yard into a mud pit.

A line of rowing machines confronts them at the challenge. They must row fast enough to get their light to turn green. If their light turns yellow, it’s a warning they need to speed up. If their light turns red, they’re out, along with their teammate. Tara continues to doubt her partner. While the doubt is valid, it can’t be helping either of them any that she’s so open about it. Dane and Laura are the first two to go yellow. Both of them eventually recover, as Ron goes yellow. Ron is eliminated, along with Mike, and knows he’s the anchor on his son. Aubrey goes yellow next, followed by Shanon. Aubrey is eliminated, along with Mandi. Shanon’s bouncing up and down from yellow to green. Cathy is next to go yellow, followed by Kristin, who quickly recovers. Cathy also recovers. Shanon, however, has finally gone red, along with Helen. While attempting to strategize on the best plan to get her mom back into this, Kristin very quickly goes from green to red, so she’s eliminated along with Cathy. Laura drops down to yellow briefly, as does Filipe. They’ve hit the 15 minute mark. Both Laura and Filipe are bouncing up and down to yellow. Filipe is eliminated, along with Sione. Dane’s the only one who’s been looking pretty comfortable lately, and he’s left up against Laura and Tara. Dane drops back down to yellow but recovers. Laura finally drops down to red, and Dane wins immunity after 24 minutes. Laura breaks down crying after it’s all done, knowing she let Tara down.

Ron knows he’s not being pushed hard relatively speaking. Bob says he’s probably at about 30% of where the average person in the house typically is. He’ll never give up, though, and will continue to fight through the pain so his son can stay there.

Bob takes his team (minus Ron, who’s staying in the pool, which should hopefully be a good workout that’s good to his knees) to the beach. It’s not just a day at the beach. It’s last chance workout time.

Over on Jillian’s side, Tara continues to be unable to focus on her workout.

It’s time for the weigh-in.

Dane: 325 pounds (-4, 1.22%, immune)

Kristin: 289 pounds (-12)
Cathy: 263 pounds (-1)
Purple Total: 552 pounds (-13, 2.30%)

Filipe: 291 pounds (-7)
Sione: 296 pounds (-9)
Blue Total: 587 pounds (-16, 2.65%)

Laura: 241 pounds (-8)
Tara: 222 pounds (-7)
Green Total: 463 pounds (-15, 3.14%)

Hopefully now Tara will stop complaining about Laura to the point where she can barely finish a workout.

Mandi: 210 pounds (-5)
Aubrey: 216 pounds (-7)
Yellow Total: 426 pounds (-12, 2.74%)

Helen: 205 pounds (-6)
Shanon: 238 pounds (-3)
Pink Total: 443 pounds (-9, 1.99%)

Mike: 307 pounds (-10)
Ron: 354 pounds (-7)
Brown Total: 661 pounds (-17, 2.51%)

Immunity has played a role again. Dane is saved from being below the yellow line because he’s immune, so Helen & Shanon fall below. Shanon feels she would do better at home, so Helen requests that Shanon go home instead. Done. And here I was hoping to see whether Jillian’s team would do in the same position Bob’s team was in last week. Shanon says she’s just trying to give her mom what she wants and is not sure whether she really wants to go.

Votes
Laura & Tara: Shanon
Filipe & Sione: Shanon
Mike & Ron: Shanon
Kristin & Cathy: Shanon

Per her request, Shanon has been sent home, which may or may not have been what she actually wanted. Shanon is down from her starting weight of 283 pounds to 198 pounds today. Her mom being at the ranch means she’ll have more time with her since she’ll be healthier. Shanon’s now training to be in the roller derby.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of The Biggest Loser 7 Episode 8, which airs Tuesday at 8/7c on NBC.

American Idol 8 Schedule Change

Update: American Idol has been preempted for another Presidential address Tuesday March 24. It will air Wednesday and Thursday instead.

Effective March 11, American Idol Wednesday editions will air one hour later at 9/8c. Lie to Me will be bumped up to American Idol’s current time slot, making room for Idol to go head-to-head with ABC’s Lost.

Update: American Idol has been preempted for a Presidential address on February 24. The next 12 contestants will sing on February 25, with the special results show on Thursday February 26.

The Bachelor 13 Episode 7

Following the hometown dates, Jason chose his final three in The Bachelor 13 Episode 6, eliminating Naomi in the process after the creepiest home date ever.

Now that we’re down to the final three, it’s time to go on the overnight dates, which will be in New Zealand. But first it’s time for yet another 15 minute recap for those who didn’t see the last 15 minute recap.

Jillian gets picked up first in a helicopter, which they take to a lake in the middle of nowhere for a picnic. Jillian says she’s looking for a best friend, but Jason wants to know whether there’s a more passionate connection. He says they’re literally on the edge of a cliff… just like their relationship. That night they go to a winery. Every time she hangs out with him exceeds her expectations (probably because the producers keep spending more money each time). She’s been surprised that the whole process turned out like it did and has never felt like somebody is more meant for her than he is before. After dinner they head to the fantasy suite. Jillian wants to “see if we connect physically.” Jason thinks that his family would love her more than anybody.

Molly gets a rainy day with Jason. They’ll be going tandem bungee jumping in Queenstown, New Zealand, where it was invented. It’s a “huge leap of faith.” Oy. Molly’s family loved Jason, which apparently is the only reason she’s still giving him a chance. She has a list of questions. Yeah, it’s really a list that she’s written down (or printed from an online psych site), in an effort to make sure she knows that his favorite flavor of ice cream peanutbutter chocolate before taking the plunge. After asking the questions, she’s leaving one question left for tonight. Jason had fun with the quiz, but the fun part is always easy with her. He hopes to find out whether there’s anything more serious. Molly’s worried about having to talk about her feelings. Jason feels like he needs to pull a lot of things out of her. Her family isn’t mushy, which is not something Jason’s used to, but she’s trying to let her walls down and thinks she’s falling in love. Now that that’s done, she gets to question number 20, where she invites him to stay the night with her, rather than waiting for the card from Chris.

Melissa gets the last date, where Jason plans to grill her about why her family refused to meet him on a reality TV show. She’s worried about the potential fallout from that and that so and so will have an advantage because of it. They’re going out on the lake on Winston Churchill’s old boat. The boat takes them to a hot tub with a view of the lake and the mountain. She tells him her parents would just accept him if they know he makes her happy. He thinks that he can fall in love with Melissa without meeting her parents… but it can only go so far. So the proposal’s out of the question then? Upon arrival at the restaurant, they’ve got their own private room. Still harping on the hometown date, Melissa wants to know whether it’s a really big deal. Jason is unable to answer that question. When they get to the fantasy suite, hopefully they’re done talking about her parents, which has to be killing the mood. She takes the opportunity to let him know she’s never felt like this and has fallen head over heels. Jason says that his doubts are now gone.

Roses
Melissa
Molly

Jillian has been eliminated. He doesn’t believe he can keep up with her, and he also doesn’t want to marry his best friend. She, however, has completely fallen in love with him. Nonetheless, she’s just looking for somebody who loves her for her.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of The Bachelor 13 Episode 8, which airs Monday at 8/7c on ABC.

The Amazing Race 14 Episode 1

The Amazing Race 13 ended on a high note when the strongest team brother and sister Nick & Starr were the winners. Now a new group of contestants will be racing across 40,000 miles and nine countries in 22 days. The Amazing Race 14 cast of 11 teams of two includes the first ever deaf contestant (at least in the US version… The Amazing Race Asia 2 winner included one deaf contestant), Harvard law graduates, a father who realized he was gay when his son (who is his teammate who is also gay) was 11, brothers who are stuntmen, former NFL cheerleaders, and at least one couple using this race as a way to prove their relationship (which never works).

The good news about midseason TAR: at least it’s starting on time (more often than it does in the fall anyway).

Teams will depart from the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alimitos, CA, home to the CA national guard and army reserve.

The flight attendants believe their knowledge of airports will work to their advantage. Tammy, the sister in the brother/sister lawyer team, feels left out, probably because she usually is. Luke doesn’t even read lips, so he’ll need to communicate by using sign language. Linda & Steve realize they’re hicks. LaKisha & Jen were college athletes, which could come in handy, if only they can get past the fact that they have “issues.” Jennifer & Preston both want to be in charge, a disaster waiting to happen. Brad & Victoria say they’re in better shape than you may think. Mark and Michael, standing at 4’9″, stunt double children. Cara & Jaime are perfectly willing to be this season’s bitches. I hate them already.

From LAX, the teams will be heading to Switzerland on one of two flights.

First flight (via Zurich): Tammy & Victor, Christie & Jodi, Jaime & Cara, Mark & Michael, Brad & Victoria, Margie & Luke
Second flight (via Milan): Kisha & Jen, Mel & Mike, Amanda & Kris, Preston & Jennifer, Steve & Linda

The decision on which flight to pick seems relatively random. They’ll be taking the train to Locarno from the city they take the plane to. The train station in Zurich is right in the airport. Jennifer & Preston have already missed their train, not the best start. They’re also already fighting. On the way to Switzerland, Christie & Jodi meet a local who wants them to go with her, which they believe will save them 13 minutes.

With that and the fact that they’re in the first group, Christie & Jodi arrive first. That puts plane one ahead of plane two.

They must now head to the Church of San Antonio, where they will sign for departure times. For the night they will be camping out.

7:15 – Christie & Jodi, Tammy & Victor, Margie & Luke, Mark & Michael
7:30 – Brad & Victoria, Jaime & Cara, Mel & Mike (first from plane two)
7:45 – Kisha & Jen, Amanda & Kris, Steve & Linda, Preston & Jennifer

Steve’s already arguing with Linda for being too slow. And he keeps harping on it until she’s in tears.

Using the provided picture, teams must now race to the Verzasca Dam. Christie & Jodi struggle to get a cab, which allows Brad & Victoria to pass them. Jaime & Cara also struggle to get a cab, so the teams in last catch up to them.

At the dam is the road block, a 70 story bungee jump, the second highest in the world.

Road block (in order of arrival): Victor, Michael (I think), Luke, Mike, Victoria, Jodi, Kris, Jaime, Preston, Jen, Steve

The next stop is Interlaken via train. Tammy & Victor are trying to act sneaky (not overly convincingly) already, pretending they’re taking a train on the advice of some lady, a train that they claim may or may not be correct.

When another group arrives at the train station, Christie & Jodi opt for the earlier train, but Brad & Victoria take the one that leaves over an hour later but arrives earlier (but lie to Christie & Jodi and tell them they’ll take the earlier one). It’s unclear what train order anybody’s in.

Upon arrival, teams will join the local workforce, transporting 200 pounds of cheese downhill. The biggest trick appears to be to get these cheese holders to not break. Nobody is having any luck, and the result is cheese rolling down the hill and/or people falling down. Apparently, though, if the cheese rolls down the hill and you’re able to find it, it still counts. Logically, why not just fling the cheese down the hill and then run down? Mel just slides down the hill on his butt. On their second trek down, Luke & Margie follow his example, which puts them in the lead. Only a couple people in the first group are actually successfully able to use the cheese holders. All the remaining teams arrive after the first four are finished, and it looks like a fairly close race. The only exception is Christie & Jodi, who are on that train they just made by one minute, which was not the right train to take. Steve ain’t as dumb as he looks. Instead of trying to carry the cheese on his back, he ties his cheese to the wood and slides it down the hill, allowing him to take 150 pounds at once, while most people struggle with just 50, which should allow them to get up from their previous tenth place.

The pitstop for this leg of the race is Stechelberg. They’ll have to follow the sound of the yodelling.

First: Margie & Luke (win a trip to Puerto Vallarta)
Second: Tammy & Victor
Third: Mark & Michael
Fourth: Mel & Mike
Fifth: Amanda & Kris
Sixth: Brad & Victoria
Seventh: Jaime & Cara
Eighth: LaKisha & Jennifer
Ninth: Steve & Linda (after wandering around for a while)
Tenth: Christie & Jodi
Eliminated: Preston & Jennifer

In the mad dash to the finish, Christie & Jodi outrun Preston carrying Jennifer on his back, and Jennifer & Preston are eliminated. I’m not sure that Jennifer & Preston were necessarily the weakest link, although they did have more than their share of mistakes and bickering, but I’m glad to see Christie & Jodi weren’t eliminated just based on their train choice, as they are a fairly strong team.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of The Amazing Race 14 Episode 2 Your Target Is Your Partner’s Face, which airs Sunday at 8/7c on CBS.

Survivor: Tocantins Episode 1

Survivor is back for season 18, and the Survivor: Tocantins cast includes 16 new castaways competing for the $1 million prize. This year’s destination is Tocantins, a state in Brazil.

First impressions are already forming. Erinn says she loves Tyson. Tyson, meanwhile, thinks Erinn’s probably this season’s bitch. Stephen’s encouraged by the old lady Sandy, since it means he won’t be the first to go. And she thinks he’s like a geek. Sierra’s been sick. Already. She’s trying to hide it, but Ben (Coach) thinks she’s going to crumble.

The contestants have already been divided into tribes.

Jalapao (Red Tribe): Carolina, Joe, JT, Sandy, Spencer, Stephen, Sydney, Taj
Timbira (Black Tribe): Brendan, Candace, Coach, Debbie, Erinn, Jerry, Sierra, Tyson

The tribes will have 60 seconds to gather as much as they can from the truck, something they’ve hopefully been smart enough to think about on the ride there. Timbira got all the water and all the beans. The other tribe is apparently dumb. Probst gives them a map and a compass for the four hour trek through the 110 degree heat.

The first vote starts now. One person from each tribe is not going to make the journey. Hopefully this is not as lame as it could be.

Jalapao
Sandy
Sandy
Stephen
Sandy
Sandy
Sandy

Sandy’s got 5 votes, which is enough. She’s angry.

Timbira
Sierra
Sierra
Sierra
Erinn
Sierra
Sierra

Sierra admits during the vote she’s got strep throat.

The way he worded it, I was expecting it wouldn’t be an immediate castoff like Wanda and Jonathan, and it’s not. While the others trek for four hours, these two get to take a helicopter to camp. Although they’re not out of the game, though, they do miss out on the first four hours of bonding.

Spencer’s the youngest contestant ever on Survivor. JT doesn’t mind the weather given his line of work as a cattle rancher, but he’s worried about fitting in with the people. Stephen doesn’t expect much from the good old southern boy.

Erinn went camping… in the 7th grade. Jerry just got back from a 12 month tour in Afghanistan with over 100 men under him, but he knows he doesn’t want to be in charge here. Coach, however, wants to be the leader, and he wants to make sure the real survivors survive. He approaches Brendan to tell him his plan of getting the strong to survive, but Brendan’s not so sure he wants a coach.

Upon arrival, the outcasts have a choice. They can either start setting up camp, or they can look for a hidden immunity idol to guarantee their safety on the first time to tribal council. Considering the two candidates, I’m not sure this matters too much if they get the idol. While it would make for an interesting first tribal, the second weakest link would probably take the fall, and then they’d just be dropped next time. Sandy goes for the idol. Sierra, however, knows she’s in the dog house, and wants to come up with some way of redeeming herself.

When her tribe arrives, Sandy hasn’t found the idol yet, but she’ll try again later. They ain’t happy that Sandy didn’t do anything.

Timbira’s still walking when the sun goes down, but they finally arrive, as Sierra’s working away. She has a shelter up already.

Later, Sandy buys herself some time by saying she’s going to look for something, and she manages to dig up… another clue (telling her there will be another clue). The tribe thinks she’s being antisocial while she’s away.

Tyson heads down to the water with a couple of the girls (the two young blondes), where he promptly takes off all his clothes.

In the first challenge, six members of the tribe will race across the sand hills to grab some puzzle planks, untie them, and return them to the start, where the two remaining tribe members will use those puzzle planks to build a staircase. Then any two tribe members will navigate a peg through a table maze to release the tribe flag. They’re playing for fire and immunity. Taj and Sandy will build the staircase for Jalapao; Sierra and Erinn will build the staircase for Timbira. Both tribes arrive at the raft about the same time. It’s still pretty close when they get back to the beach. Timbira works pretty well getting back to the start and gets back first. Carolina and Sydney drag behind for Jalapao. Sierra and Sandy, who nobody wanted, are now taking the lead on getting the puzzle planks done. Jalapao is done with the stairs first. Timbira completes their staircase, and Erinn and Brendan will try to catch up to Spencer and Sydney. Timbira manages to pass Jalapao to win immunity. Sandy better start digging for that idol. Sydney doesn’t want to vote for her… but doesn’t know who else to vote for either.

Taj warns Carolina that she needs to check herself and not get too opinionated.

Based on her performance in the challenge, Spencer doesn’t want to get rid of Sandy any more, unless everybody’s got their minds set on it. Carolina’s up for consideration, based on her lackluster performance and because people consider her bossy.

Carolina apologizes to Sandy for putting her down the previous day because she’s the old lady.

Sandy heads off again to try to find the lone palm tree, which kinda stands out.

At tribal council, Sandy’s lack of work at camp becomes a problem. She knows she’s the old lady no matter what, but she hopes she can fit into the tribe with a bunch of kids. Carolina realizes she’s direct and a little whiny.

Votes
Sandy
Carolina
Carolina
Carolina
Carolina
Carolina

Despite Sandy’s complete trainwreckness, Carolina’s mouth sealed her fate.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of Survivor: Tocantins episode 2 The Poison Apple Needs to Go, which airs Thursday at 8/7c on CBS.

Joanna Pacitti Disqualified from American Idol

Joanna Pacitti, who gained early notoriety on American Idol this season for her list of professional experience, made the top 36 thanks to her strong voice, despite forgetting the words to all of her songs in Hollywood. But that was yesterday.

Today, the American Idol producers have decided that “It has been determined that Joanna Pacitti is ineligible to continue in the competition.” Felicia Barton, who was cut in a vote that was not unanimous, will be taking Pacitti’s place.

No additional information was available, but reportedly, the reason for Joanna’s departure is the result of her close relationships with executives at 19 Management, the company that manages the winner of American Idol.