September 6, 2006
Check this page every Thursday afternoon to find out which player Jam!'s John Powell thinks will get the axe at Tribal Council. Also, review the 'Tale of the Torch' section at the bottom of the page for the latest news and rumours on who will survive and who won't.



On the next 'Survivor': Television:

Five castaways remain. Three Tribal Councils. Only one 'Survivor'. Adam: I would like to take the Idol out of Yul's hands. And the biggest surprise yet. Don't miss the finale and live reunion show Sunday night.

On the next 'Survivor': CBS Internet:

"As the number of contestants dwindles down one alliance is forced to think about turning on each other. Will the strong alliance finally crumble. At the Immunity Challenge, the Survivors must compete an obstacle course that ends with the most difficult puzzle in Survivor history. Who will capture this all-important victory for a spot in the final four? Endurance is the key factor in the final challenge for Immunity. Who will be the last one standing to secure a chance at one million dollars? The final survivors battle it out to convince the jury that they are the most deserving of the million-dollar prize. Who will walk away with the money and title of Sole Survivor?"

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Finale Picks: December 17th

Aitutonga Tribe

Contestant	Prediction	Placement
Yul Kwon	It is like ‘Survivor: Thailand’ all over again. Throughout the Cook Islands series, Yul has been the frontrunner and the unchallenged alliance mastermind, leader. Everyone recognizes he is the Aitu Alliance “ringleader” who has had to make all the tough choices and suffered the consequences while the others have used him as cover. No matter how they feel about him on a personal level, the jury will reward Yul for being the dominant and controlling force that he was. This one is a no-brainer. A real tough call between Ozzy and Yul. It could be the closest vote in Survivor history.	SOLE SURVIVOR
Oscar Lusth	Although he owned the Individual Immunity Challenges and may be considered one of the strongest athletes in ‘Survivor’ history, Ozzy was a follower and not a leader when it came to strategy. That will be his downfall. Like Becky and Sundra, he allowed Yul to make all of the critical choices and never stepped up to the plate as a strategist. He assisted the Aitu Alliance by winning challenges but in all fairness, Yul took second place much of the time or would have. Once Aitu ditched Nathan and secured Jonathan’s loyalty, the numbers game came into effect so Ozzy’s wins were just the icing on Aitu’s cake.	SECOND PLACE
Becky Lee	She doesn’t deserve to be in front of the jury but due to the three finalists twist, she will be. Sigh. She did fairly well at the challenges and assisted Yul in formulating Aitu’s gameplan. Like Ozzy though, she never assumed control. She hitched herself to Yul and always let him have the final say on things and take the blame when things got complicated. She’s another Amber without the likeable disposition. She will be lucky if she gets a single vote.	THIRD PLACE
Sundra Oakley	Loses a tiebreaker fire building challenge to Becky when Ozzy wins Immunity and Yul continues to hold the Hidden Immunity Idol. Ozzy and Yul decide that the only fair thing is a tie vote to permit Sundra and Becky to fight it out for third.	FOURTH PLACE
Adam Gentry	Loses the next Immunity Challenge and because he is the last surviving member of the Rara Alliance, he is swiftly voted out.	FIFTH PLACE

'Survivor: Cook Islands’ Jury Predictions

Contestant	Vote Speculation	Torch Status
Sundra Oakley	Commonsense prevails. She loves Ozzy but she knows Yul played the better game. She would have never gotten fourth place without him. Vote: Yul	Loses challenge.
Adam Gentry	Again, he shares a special bond with Ozzy yet he respects Yul. Yul did allow him to play the game longer by getting rid of the other Raro’s first. Vote: Yul	Voted off.
Parvati Shallow	Harbours no ill will towards Yul. Her attraction to Ozzy will influence her vote. Vote: Ozzy.	Voted off.
Jonathan Penner	Yul shared Jonathan’s dislike of the lazy young folk. Yul warned him he might be voted out and promised to try to save him. Yul returned his hat. Vote: Yul.	Voted off.
Candice Woodocock	As a die-hard fan, she respects the Survivor game. Vote: Yul	Voted off.
Nathan Gonzales	Close pals with Ozzy. Vote: Ozzy	Voted off.
Jenny Guzon-Bae	Feels betrayed by Yul and the Gang. Vote: Ozzy.	Voted off.
Rebecca Borman	The toughest vote to call. She could vote for Ozzy simply she bonded with him more. Vote: Ozzy.	Voted off.
Brad Virata	Remains loyal to Yul and the Gang. Vote: Yul.	Voted off.

Loser Lodge: Non-Jury

Contestant	Reason booted	Torch status
Jessica Smith	An outcast who started playing the game far too late.	Voted off.
Cristina Coria	Nobody warmed up to her headstrong attitude.	Voted off.
Anh-Tuan "Cao Boi" Bui	Too much of a wild card.	Voted off.
Stephannie Favor	Didn't try hard enough to bond with people. Based on her comments, the tribe thought she wanted to be sent home.	Voted off.
J.P. Calderon	Too bossy. The women united to turf him.	Voted off.
Cecilia Mansilla	Her original tribe/alliance came into the tribal switcheroo without the numbers. Some thought she couldn't hack the challenges.	Voted off.
Billy Garcia	His tribe thought he was such a liability that they purposely threw an Immunity Challenge just so they could kick him out.	Voted off.
Sekou Bunch	Outnumbered by the women on the Hiki Tribe.	Voted off.