Survivor Nicaragua: Episode 15 - And the winner is...

So the day has come for the finale and to make it easier for me, I will be blogging as the show is on, at the commercial breaks.


First Immunity challenge, Fabio comes from behind to get an amazing win.  It started with everyone getting the first question right, then Fabio was the only one to miss the second question, which put him way behind.  Only Dan was slower, even though Dan didn't miss a question.  Fabio quickly started on his puzzle after getting their with Chase, Holly and Sash working on it already and Sash making great progress, but Fabio rocked the puzzle and throws a monkey wrench in the alliance's plan.  I hope that Sash flips to Fabio's side and votes out Holly, even though I like Holly and wouldn't mind her winning.


At TC, Jane looks much better cleaned up.  Big mistake made by voting Dan out, he was a guaranteed non-vote in my mind.  I really think that Fabio has to win again.  I loved Dan's parting comments, they were classic. From Sash's point of view, he could have gotten rid of Holly and then possibly Fabio and been guaranteed the win.  Fabio could have voted out Sash next, should Holly had gone home and guaranteed himself the win, but now that won't happen.  Holly still needs to go or she walks home with the money.  Sash vs. Fabio in the Final would be awesome, sitting next to Chase, since Chase doesn't have a prayer to win.  I think Fabio may win that. 


The Fallen Comrades section is a staple of the show, but personally I think it takes too much time in the show.  It does give a quick recap of who everyone was, as you tend to forget those who got voted out early.  As most people agree that NaOnka and Kelly Purple shouldn't be on the Jury, they also shouldn't be included in the this either.  


WOW, Fabio's stack was very precarious for the last few coins, but he did a great job tilting the sword to keep it balanced and outlasted Sash to win his third straight immunity.  That is awesome!  Best move now is to vote out Holly, but if he can't convince Chase to do so, then he will have to vote out Sash, to avoid the tie.  Although the tie at the final 4 in the past as been a fire challenge, so maybe it isn't a big deal if there is a tie.  


The scrambling is fun.  Sash is a slimebag, but Holly is still a threat.  Voting Dan out last TC was a big mistake.  I think more people will be upset with Sash, thus won't give him their vote.  I still don't think Chase will get many votes.  Maybe NaOnka's.  Holly hasn't upset too many on the jury, so she is the biggest threat and she should go.  


At TC, the smartest move was played.  Holly was great, I really liked her, but for Fabio, that was the best person to send home.  Fabio and Holly would have been a very close vote and her going home is clearly a compliment, as she was a threat to win.  Sash proved in this TC that he is too shifty and I don't think he will get a lot of votes.  I still think Chase be on the short end of the voting and I think we will see Fabio walk away with the million dollars.  We'll see in a few minutes.


At the Final TC: 


Opening comments: Sash tries to take a page out of Tina Wesson's book by bringing up the three parts of Survivor, but he didn't play the game that Tina played.  Tina was true to her alliance and Sash wasn't.  Chase asking to bring on the questions, but does he really want them.  I don't think Fabio's opening comments were great, but the jury seemed to connect to the have fun aspect of it.  NaOnka didn't agree that they all had good times, yet before she quit, she had worked with Fabio.  Overall I do think Sash's comments were the best, but I don't think it will be enough.


Jury questions: 
Brenda: Only addresses Sash and Chase.  Vote for Fabio.
Marty: Clearly not Chase, probably Fabio gets that vote.
Holly: unsure who she is voting for.
Jane: Not for Sash.  Not sure if she is thinking Chase or Fabio.
Benry: Not Chase, but I think he's thinking Fabio.
Dan: Not Sash, Not Chase,  Vote for Fabio.
Purple Kelly: Maybe a Sash vote.
NaOnka: Vote for Fabio!  Great emotion and it was genuine.
Alina: Not sure who she is voting for.


Jury Vote:  Who's vote will be shown?
Marty - Fabio
Alina - Chase
Dan - Fabio
Brenda - Chase, surprising.


And the Winner is... Fabio! 5-4


AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I'm really surprised Chase got as many votes as he did.  Not too surprised that Sash didn't get any, he was too much of a villain and he wasn't smart how he did it.  Reminds me of Russell, without all the crazy stuff.


Reunion Show:


What the heck was Fabio talking about?  He is crazy, but I'm so glad he won.  Brenda looking good and with the info that she knew she wasn't getting the idol, she definitely should have scrambled more.  Chase is not a bad musician, if you like that kind of music.  


Jimmy Johnson still is a class act and Terry Bradshaw is funny.  Nice gesture of Holly to get Dan the boots and I love how Dan sidestepped the question.  Holly cleans up well too and Jane actually looks descent and not upset, like she did on the show.


NaOnka is a fool and delusional.  To say that she was playing for the show, while that may be true to an extent, it is who she is and to say that what you do in a public arena shouldn't be used to judge you in your profession or any other way is also foolish.  Should she be a teacher, that's not for me to decide, but I'm glad she is not in the district where my kids will be going to school.  Jane certainly was impressive, especially for her age.  Kelly B has a great outlook.


Sprint Player of the Game - Jane


Congrats to Boston Rob and Amber on the birth of their second child.  I can see why Jane won the  Player of the Game, as she was popular. 


Not usually a fan of bringing people back that have been voted out, but it sounds like a great twist.  We will see starting February 16th.  


So another good season is in the books and until next season... the Tribe has spoken.