Recap: Survivor: This Reunion Is Music To My Ears!

Survivor

By B-Side | Tuesday, December 19, 2006 | 1:30 pm | 23 Comments

Still basking in the glow of the Survivor finale? So are we. However, it’s not a true finale experience without the reunion show (which just happens to be the best reunion show in reality TV). Unfortunately, since the finale ran about fifteen minutes late, we only had a scant forty-five minutes with survivors, and seeing how this cast was larger than ever, I couldn’t help but feel like we were slightly robbed on the reunion front. Plus, the lack of any bickering made this a rather mild affair. Luckily, Sekou spiced things up with a stirring performance of his future #1 single, “Survivor!” There wasn’t enough substance to really warrant a full recap, but photos will do…

Steel drums welcome us to CBS Television City. The music is supposed to be tropical, but it sounds more like what I’d hear on some crazy version of Mario Party.

Probst has now changed into a more biceps-flattering shirt. It seems to be his way of saying, “Hey Gap, call me!” Sadly, the necklace which has often looked so charming in the islands now has the faint glow of mid-life crisis about it.

“I’m average now!”

Sadly, Adam was not able to attend the live reunion, but luckily, Madame Tussaud’s was kind enough to provide this waxen replica.

**“I confess. I’ve seen Dreamgirls seven times already.”**

By the way, Sundra wins the award for Most Improved. Hey Sundra, STOP BEING SO RADIANT!

In classic Yul fashion, Yul explains how he flipped Jonathan to his side: “I came up with this whole argument where I said ‘If you don’t flip over to our side, probability-wise, we’ll be able to execute a strategy by which you’ll be out in the next two rounds.’” And no, I’m not making that up…

Playing the part of Carrie Ann Inaba tonight will be Jenny Guzon-Bae.

“You didn’t hold your posture, Jeff.”

Yul informs us that “The way I like to work with a group is to build consensus.” He then adds, “And yes, I am a consultant.”

But First!

Realizing he’s fulfilled his dream of becoming an ’80s pop icon, Ozzy can do nothing but cry.

“Whattup, Oz-man!”

That’s one happy Costco member!

That’s local anchorman Glen Walker. He kept referring to Yul as “Yulie.” It was really annoying.

**Ozzy tells us that in Survivor, all his “childhood hobbies came to fruit.”**

Hey look! It’s Ozzy’s childhood hobby of swimming!

Awww. His childhood love of fishing…

And, of course, Ozzy’s fascination with astronomy.

“Saruman was my brother…”

“Jeff, I call this look ‘Turtle Chic.’”

Sekou sends us to commercial with a rendition of his original song, “Survivor.” In short, it’s brilliant.

As you can see, the cast members are totally enthralled.

Nate’s black AND Latino? Oh, SNAP!

Brad notes that most Asian men are portrayed as nerdy and bookworm-ish. NOT LIKE YUL AT ALL.

Parvati reveals that she’s not so much a boxer as she is a “Model Boxer.” Sounds perfectly legitimate to me!

And you are???

Heavy metal incarnate!

**JP announces that he’ll be on The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency this winter. WELL! I guess we all better tune in!**

Ozzy wins a Mercury! Now he can take long drives with his dad!

Oh wait…

“I love you, Yul.”

“Right back at you, Jeff!”

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1

KikiC

Posted December 19, 2006 at 1:52 pm

Great comments on the pics! I agree…Sundra cleaned up beautifully.

How about when Cao Boi wanted to keep talking and Jeff gave him the little “shut up” head shake?

And I loved when Jeff made the comment to Billy that Candice was now free. Seeing the red-faced Billy was hilarious.

Thanks for the recaps throughout the season! Can’t wait until next season.
2

Shoe-In

Posted December 19, 2006 at 2:02 pm

Why was Ozzy’s family placed in almost the back row ? Arent the final two families usually up toward the front so they can run up and embrace the winner ?

I was actually glad they didnt humiliate Billy by dragging on the whole Candice thing. I kind of feel for the guy.
3

Ash

Posted December 19, 2006 at 2:24 pm

I thought Sundra was beautiful all season and was amazed that she could look any better, but she did! Usually I think the people look worse at the reunion shows since they’re all made up when its unecessary.

On a side note, I was watching that new Identity show last night, and I swear the blonde girl who did interviews with MYL at the Big in ’06 award was on the show!!! Anyone else see this? She was one of the people you guessed their identity, but I can’t remember what she said she was…
4

HoneyBunny

Posted December 19, 2006 at 3:00 pm

Ash – that was Katiegasm alright!

hb
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Laurie

Posted December 19, 2006 at 3:33 pm

I saw the Cao Boi “shut up” head shake as well. Awesome stuff.

How about Probst chucking Ozzie’s car keys at him? It alsmost hit him in the head since he didn’t know they were coming..
6

slutty_whore

Posted December 19, 2006 at 3:41 pm

Love the Julie Chen/Becky caption “but first!” Hilarious!
7

AlJal8754

Posted December 19, 2006 at 4:51 pm

Ozzy looked really bloated at the reunion show.
And how completely ironic is it that Parvati’s last name is Shallow?
Also, I heard a rumor that Brad and JP are an item. Any truth to this rumor?
8

Victoria

Posted December 19, 2006 at 5:10 pm

Brad said he was going to make an announcement at the reunion show about his relationship with J.P. but he never did.
Apparently no one told Billy he didn’t have to wear the same outfit he wore on the island.
Does anyone know what the breakdown of who voted who was? They usually tell on the reunion show and they didn’t this time.
9

Victoria

Posted December 19, 2006 at 5:12 pm

I also think Sundra has some resentment towards Becky. She was doing the eye-roll thing at Becky when Becky said she was proud of herself for not taking the idol from Yul.
10

The Red Bean

Posted December 19, 2006 at 6:10 pm

Even though Ozzy did gain weight, I definitely don’t see him as ‘bloated’, but more ’rounded off’. The boy has some meat on him! YUM!

(Skinny Ozzy and Normal Weight Ozzy work for me!)

I almost dreaded Billy getting confronted with the whole Candace thing, but he handled it pretty darn well, and it was more of a “Oops, oh well, he he!”, than a “I’ll never be able to show myself in public again.” thing.

Normally I’m with the majority of Survivor watchers when we say, “Survivor ladies! Leave the make-up OFF!”, but I thought Becky, Jenny, and SUNDRA looked absolutely wonderful.

Everyone looked pretty darn good at the reunion, I must say.
11

Zharak

Posted December 19, 2006 at 6:22 pm

Holy crap!

That pic of Adam… looks like a younger Howie!
12

Chris

Posted December 19, 2006 at 7:58 pm

Now I loves me some Chenbot. But Becky as Chenbot 2.0?

I LOVE IT!
13

IrideBlimp

Posted December 19, 2006 at 8:38 pm

*awesome PICcap,B-side

*ugh,I can’t stand Candice!! she’s just…. bhleck!!

*uh, did you guys see how the show didn’t air or avoided Cao Boi’s responses?

*=[ I felt they should split the million into two!!

*Does Billy own more than one shirt?

*Pavarti “Shallow”…hahahahha
14

mikey

Posted December 19, 2006 at 8:48 pm

Brad and JP are splits. Brad has moved on, and JP has, too — to Reichen, it’s rumored. Ick.
15

mangos

Posted December 19, 2006 at 9:55 pm

Gosh, Sundra looked stunning. What a beautiful woman!

I’m kinda sad that Yul and Becky aren’t together. They’d make some cute children

Next season looks awesome, hopefully the cast will be as good as this one so we can have another exciting season.
16

KoolKid23

Posted December 20, 2006 at 7:24 am

The best part of the reunion was when the also-rans came out: Billy tried to take Cecilia by the hand and she flicked him away! Watch it in slow-motion… pure gold!!
17

Ms. Tumnus

Posted December 20, 2006 at 8:17 am

I haven’t watched Survivor since All Stars (and now regret missing this season) but I’ve read the recaps every week. Was Parvarti’s mouth always so distracting or just at the reunion?
18

Foxbase Alpha

Posted December 20, 2006 at 9:34 am

On the CBS Morning show, Julie Chen interviewed both Yul and Ozzy, where she presented Yul with an oversized $1M check. Ozzy kept making faces like he was jealous and was going to cry.
19

slutty_whore

Posted December 20, 2006 at 10:53 am

Where did you guys hear about Brad/J.P being a couple and if J.P. moved on to Reichen… yuck! I guess my gay dar was off on the whole J.P thing. Damn…
20

zevonia

Posted December 20, 2006 at 11:25 am

Yes, Ms Tumnus, Parvarti’s mouth was always that distracting. Gives me a shudder just to think about it.

Loved the photo recap, B-Side but I think you just did it this way because you’re busy (or lazy). And stop picking on Cecelia, it’s not like she was the first person or even the second person voted off!

Victoria- the voting was as follows: Sundra, Adumb, Jonathon, Candass and Brad voted for Yul which means Poverty, Nate, Jenny and Rebecca voted for Ozzy.

Fiji here we come! Well in a couple of months anyway.
21

Zharak

Posted December 20, 2006 at 12:10 pm
22

Lizardqueen

Posted December 20, 2006 at 12:57 pm

Can we talk about Jonathan’s daughter? Ouch! Apparently reasonably handsome father + average looking mother = that poor kid.
23

charcoal2006

Posted December 21, 2006 at 3:04 pm

Loved the idea of captioning – too funny!

My fav’s:

“Whattup, Oz-man!”

Nate’s black AND Latino?
Oh, SNAP!

“I’m average now!”…those captions had me rollin’!

Does anyone see a resemblance between JP and Dr. Christian Troy on Nip/Tuck? I know I can’t be alone on this.