Review of Survivor Micronesia: Fans Vs. Favorites

I have watched almost all seasons of Survivor, so when I heard there would be a Fans vs. Favorites episode, I could not wait to watch! I love to think that some of my Favorite castmates from past seasons have a second chance at the cash. I also was curious to see who would do better, the Fans or the Favorites?

The both had something going for them at the start. The Fans had the advantage of knowing all about the tricks and strategies of the Favorites since they had seen them in previous seasons. The Favorites knew nothing about the Fans and therefore can only guess what their strategies would be. On the other hand, the Favorites had the definite advantage of having been on the show before which the Fans could only imagine.

When the show kicked off, the 10 Fans came to the island with no idea who they would be competing against. The blanket for the other team remained blank until host, Jeff Probst, announced they would be playing against some of their favorite Survivors from past seasons. Out walked:

1. Amanda Kimmel - China
2. James Clement - China
3. Jon Dalton - Pearl Islands
4. Jonathan Penner - Cook Islands
5. Ozzy Lusth - Cook Isles
6. Parvati Shallow - Cook Islands
7. Ami Cusack - Vanuatu
8. Eliza Orlins - Vanuatu
9. Cirie Fields - Panama
10. Yau Man Chan - Fiji

Of those, I was most excited to see James, Ozzy and Yau Man. Those were three survivors who I thought truly deserved another chance! I was least excited to see Johnny Fairplay who really shouldn't be listed as a Favorite since most viewers hated him.

The teams were sent off immediately to find the first twist of the game - 2 immunity idols which could only be used at the first tribal council. The players took off across the water over to the location where the idols were hidden. Johnny Fairplay was the first to realize what the idols were, but Yau Man tackled him for the idol! Good going Yau Man! He then showed one of the Fans where the other idol was which meant Kathleen from the Fans is now also immune.