[Brutul Tarew Marr]

Great episode although the part with James sucked. His only consolation is that he probably wouldn't have lasted past the next TC anyway unless he beat Eric in the immunity challenge.

I was surprised that Parvati seems genuinely loyal to Amanda. I don't really see any angle for here going to F3 with her other than loyalty cause I don't think she would win unless Amanda goes all squishy like she did last time. It will be interesting to see who tries to ally with Eric because I think this week may have been their best chance to beat him for immunity and they couldn't do it.

I have been disappointed with Amanda this season but she rocked this week. Between volunteering for exile island, digging that HUGE trench looking for the clue, and doing an awesome acting job to fool everyone into thinking she didn't have it, if she wins the money this year, she deserves it just for this week IMO. That was definitely the best play with the immunity idol I've ever seen. I thought she was crazy telling Parv about it but apparently Parv really does have her back. Maybe Parv figures she can't win at this point and is trying to help Amanda get the money. I don't see any other way that keeping Amanda there is a smart move for Parv or anyone else.

Not sure I agree that booting Natalie would have been smarter than Alexis. Even though the super-bitch edit that she's been getting probably exaggerates how the tribe feels about her, I can't really imagine anyone being less popular with the tribe than her so I think she's a good pick to take to the end. Alexis wasn't winning any immunity challenges with her injured knee, but she is just a whole lot more likable than Natalie.

I think Amanda and Parv *HAVE* to convince Erik that his only chance for getting to F3 is with them cause if he sides with Cerie and Nat and Amanda doesn't win immunity then she's going home for sure.