Stop casting these people CBS, it isn't fun at all to watch these stupid people.
I'm really hankering for another all stars. Bring back Amanda, Parvarti, Rob, Coach, Russel, Little Russel, Yauman, Sabrina, Colton, Troyzan, etc.
Stop casting these people CBS, it isn't fun at all to watch these stupid people.
I'm really hankering for another all stars. Bring back Amanda, Parvarti, Rob, Coach, Russel, Little Russel, Yauman, Sabrina, Colton, Troyzan, etc.
I agree.I'm really hankering for another all stars. Bring back Amanda, Parvarti, Rob, Coach, Russel, Little Russel, Yauman, Sabrina, Colton, Troyzan, etc.
I agree.
this has been the worst season and had the worst players of all 24 seasons.
Burnett is in good with the Samoans after he helped out with tsunami relief efforts in 2009, which is why we've seen so many seasons there. But I prefer the non-island locales, like Amazon, Australian Outback, Tocantins, China, and Gabon.ps. please god a different distinct location.
Also, out of curiosity, has anyone ever submitted an application to be on the show? I have been thinking about it, and while I am sure I don't stand much of a chance, I figured I would still try, for fun. Plus it would be awesome to be on the show and (attempt) make some big moves.
One of the sad truths about casting for the big three CBS reality shows (Survivor, TAR, and BB) is that as they decline in popularity, there is now a huge portion of the cast who aren't applicants; they're simply scouted at bars and clubs in the big cities. It's something that's frequently brought up by previous contestants, who would love to see more fans cast on the show, but it's a reality at this point and it's likely not going to change.
But good luck! And anyone considering it might want to check out Big Brother winner Dan Gheesling's book How to Get on Reality TV, which gives tips about going through the casting process.
Yeah that's a big obstacle to overcome for someone like me. I'm a middle aged Midwestern dad with no connections. The majority of the survivor cast each year is nothing but models, wannabe actors, and people trying to break into reality TV. That's definitely not me. But maybe I could get lucky after applying over several years. They do seem to take a small handful of just regular people every season, but I'm sure you've got to apply over several years to go that route.
Do you really want to subject yourself to that though?
Before you answer... think again then answer.
Well, I guess the casting agents are all getting fired this year.You're probably right.
The chance to play the game to see how well I would do is the appeal for me.
The reality is, the casting agents aren't looking for people who just want to play the game. They aren't looking for simply contestants for a game show. They're looking for people who they think will make for compelling TV.
Well, I guess the casting agents are all getting fired this year.
I agree with this. The season has been all over the place. What else were they really going to do though? I'm not sure all of the editing in the world could make Kim, Chelsea, Tarzan, or Christina interesting.I think one of the things that is souring so many about this season is that the editing was iffy. They focused a massive amount of attention in the early game on Colton - understandably, given his outspokenness and ability to control the game - but when he left, the game felt empty because we didn't have a good grasp on most of the remaining players. Then, in the last two episodes, the focus was on turning Troy into a hero, lionizing his seemingly sudden strategic brilliance and getting the audience to root for an immunity run (I sure did!). So he gets voted out, and another story line is broken.
I'm really hankering for another all stars. Bring back Amanda, Parvarti, Rob, Coach, Russel, Little Russel, Yauman, Sabrina, Colton, Troyzan, etc.
One of the sad truths about casting for the big three CBS reality shows (Survivor, TAR, and BB) is that as they decline in popularity, there is now a huge portion of the cast who aren't applicants; they're simply scouted at bars and clubs in the big cities. It's something that's frequently brought up by previous contestants, who would love to see more fans cast on the show, but it's a reality at this point and it's likely not going to change.
There was an open casting call for Survivor in Atlantic City yesterday and I was there. I'd say there were close to a thousand people in line total to do the open audition. It's not that there aren't fans of the show willing to try out, it's that the casting department is lazy and would rather scout out beautiful, photogenic people for TV than actual fans.
On the other hand, I was in line with some people my age and we were talking, the girls had only seen like two episodes of the show, and one of the guys was only auditioning because it would be "good life experience" and he wanted to travel...at least he'd watched some actual seasons, though.
All-Stars always turns out terrible. The original AS was the Boston Rob show, with all the interesting people being voted out early. The second AS was edited terribly into the Russell Show Part Deux which was also terrible. I'm honestly tired of seeing old Survivors. In the last 5 seasons, 3 have had former Survivors on them and those Survivors basically dominated the editing. I'd rather see a season of completely new players that are terrible at the game but still entertaining than a returning group of people who I've already seen three times.
Not a surprising episode in the least. Troy's only hope was winning the Immunity Idol. The girls, minus Christina now it seems, are locked in their alliance, with Kim being the proverbial head of the serpent(s). It's truly a shame because I feel like some awesome moves could have been made this game. Moves that would have put players like Troy, Christina and and Kat into a more secure final. Unfortunately though, Kim has pulled a sort of Rob and has her tribe all but worshiping her; its more apparent during the reward challenge where the group decision was to trust her with their life I believe, or something similar to that. It seems like we've known who is going to win this game for awhile now, but I think the women turning on each other as they figure out who the bottom is will help re-interest me, and others as well.
And I really feel with a better, more interesting, intelligent and competent group of players, Troy would do much better. Troy has had some great ideas for overthrowing Kim, but the others just seem to dismiss his concerns. Now, I am aware that we are given information from the editors, but even so, I still would think its fairly obvious that Kim is "cash money"; basically she cant lose if she hits the final three. Hell, even Troy brought up the fact that she is smart, and even scarier, likeable. And as we have seen on previous episodes, being likeable will send you home (ie: see Jonas). All the other players must realize Kim is outplaying and outwitting them; well Kat seemed to think she was doing that, but minus her, the others MUST realize how strong she is. Or are they really that foolish to think they are in control? I just cant see how any of the other players would realistically want to take Kim to the final three.
I did like Troy's goodbye to Kat though. If anything, hopefully it causes some drama with other girls wondering why he chose to say that to her. Time will tell I guess.
So frustrating. I hate seasons like this where the entire tribe essentially hands one person the check for a million dollars.
It's not so different from when Boston Rob won a few seasons back. Nobody ever made a move to stop him, because everyone believed that they were in the finals with him.
The main difference this season is that Chelsea may be well-liked enough to poach some votes from Kim. (Though how the remaining players feel about each of those two could change between now and the finale.)
I guess maybe it's also like China, in how Todd and Amanda ran the show without much opposition, and we finally found out in the finale which of the two had the best relationship with the jury. (And of that season's final three, Courtney actually beat out Amanda for second.)
I'm wondering if Kim will lose votes based on how she has been playing. She has blatantly lied to several people who have been voted out.
"I'm the most powerful player here. I'm running everything."-Alicia
What? lol
Alicia doesn't realize that if Kim gets Sabrina out, she's next in Kim's sights. Nothing but brain dead peons remain afterwards."I'm the most powerful player here. I'm running everything."-Alicia
What? lol
Perhaps both. And possibly some other things.Her cousin? or her boyfriend?
Her cousin? or her boyfriend?
I doubt it. Kim wants Kat around as final jury fodder. Hence her emphasis on "damage control".UGH! Stupid KAT.
Probably her last day there.
It's been a little longer than that. 4+ weeks on the island and they spend a fair amount of time (a week or two) in sequester prior to that.I hate these family visit episodes. Contestants cry as if they just got released from the Iran hostage crisis. It's been three weeks, give me a break.
This is strength based, so it's going to come down to Sab and Kim is my guess.
edit: WELL FUCK
It's been a little longer than that. 4+ weeks on the island and they spend a fair amount of time (a week or two) in sequester prior to that.
I hope Kim doesn't win the whole thing.
Kim's got a nice stache going on.