Even before the votes were read, the jury was shaking their heads in disbelief. Erik's reaction after being told he'd been voted out? ''You guys drive me crazy,'' said the most gullible Survivor ever. ''I should have known better.'' (Gee, you think?) Happiest of all was James, who proudly proclaimed that, ''I've lost my reign as dumbest Survivor ever,'' although I personally think Palau's Ian previously held that title. (What is it with stupid people doing stupid things in Palau? Maybe they should film every season there.) After having his torch snuffed, Erik sprinted out of there as fast as he could, and you know what? I don't blame him.
So what are we left with? A very deserving final four, if you ask me. Each of the women has done something strategic or shady along the way to get to this place — not a floater in the bunch (another reason this season has so completely ruled). Of course, I'm rooting for Cirie because she was my episode 1 pick, and should she take home the million dollars I will have correctly predicted four straight Survivor winners from the very beginning. (Trust me, I needed a run like this after some of my awful early season predictions.) But I think Cirie may have some trouble. For one thing, we know she stands about as much of a chance of winning a challenge as we do from our couch, 25,000 miles away. I'm also not sure which of the remaining people would bring her to the finals with them. As for Parvati and Natalie, they both have baggage and have made enemies on the jury. That's why you'd have to consider Amanda the frontrunner. She can perform in challenges, is presumably liked well enough on the jury, and should she make it to the end, you have to assume there is no way in hell she could possibly perform as horribly at a final Tribal Council as she did in China, which stands as the worst final T.C. outing I have ever seen. Parvati played a totally solid game. Respect is due. She went beyond mere Cook Islands flirt when she flipped on alliance-mate Ozzy. Natalie certainly has had plenty of Black Widow moments, but she was more often than not acting out plans devised by other people. She became the face — as opposed to the brains — behind the operations, which only won her enemies on the jury.
However it plays out, I'll be happy. And so should you — with everything about this season (except maybe the challenges, which didn't capture my imagination the way they usually do — sorry, Kirhoffer). And what better way to look forward to Sunday's finale and back on such a memorable season than to click on the video below right now to see an excusive Survivor Talk preview/review chat with Jeff Probst. He stopped by the offices to talk not to us, but to you dear EW.com Survivor fan. That's just how much he cares! The least you can do is see what the guy has to say about Erik's idiocy, his thoughts on the final four, and the entire season of Survivor: Micronesia. And check back on the homepage Saturday for a chat with that lovable bonehead Erik.
Until then, post early, post often, and I'll be back with a special finale recap on Monday morning. Oh, one other programming note: We'll have Survivor Talk clips with the final four running next week. Watch me try to flirt with Amanda without acting like I'm flirting with her. It should be deliciously pathetic! What's that? You haven't clicked on the Probst video yet? Now that's just rude.
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