Brian Corridan
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As if switching up the tribes wasn't enough, on last week's Survivor: Guatemala, Jeff Probst uncorked another twist: He declared it a double-elimination week and both tribes had to send a player packing. The Nakum tribe ejected Margaret Bobonich, hoping to stop the constant fighting between her and Judd, while the Yaxhas snuffed Brian Corridan's torch. Apparently the Yaxha crew thought the recent Columbia graduate — who not only had book smarts but was also a student of all the past Survivors — was the weakest link. TVGuide.com caught up with Brian while he was in New York, and after we giddily discussed the fact t
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Question: I heard that Jeff Probst may be leaving Survivor. Is there any truth to that?
Answer: I cornered Mark Burnett earlier this month at TV Guide's full-size mag bash here in New York City and he basically told me that the rumors are true, adding, "I believe in my gut that he will move on [after the next edition]." He also half-nodded when I asked him whether Jeff's shoes would likely be filled by a former female Survivor contestant, so that rumor's apparently true as well. I, for one, hope they go with Deb Eaton. She was a real kick in the pants.
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Speaking of CBS reality TV: Tonight's installment of Survivor will feature a public service announcement, voiced by host Jeff Probst, inviting viewers to donate to the relief effort in Guatemala, where hundreds were recently killed by Hurricane Stan.
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You know how last week NBC forced a Crossing Jordan-Las Vegas crossover episode on us? Too. Early. This week the show redeemed itself in my eyes. The Wedding Singer old lady made me laugh and scared me at the same time (it's those eyes). And that's after Monica had Danny shake what his mama gave him to get said old lady to vacate her house that was uglying up the Montecito grounds. Turns out she shot a mean old mobster 60 years earlier and buried him underneath her house. Trust me, this was funny.
Remember when I said Lara Flynn Boyle's character was obnoxious? Well, I still think so. But now I think she's good obnoxious. Monica got hers at the end, though, when Mike and Danny found her stuck in her hotel-room shower (that she designed!). Loved the two pals doing the whole Rock, Scissors, Paper bit to see who would save her nekkid self. Survivor alum Colby Donaldson popped in; he played one of Sam's whales that she had a ser
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I finally started to remember everyone's names and which team they were on, and now they've done a big switcheroo. Did some smart producer have déjà vu about last season's Palau debacle with Stephenie and Bobby Jon and see the writing on the wall for the losing former Yaxha? After the New Nakum tribe's loss — which caused them to vote off Brooke — the tribes are tied with seven players each, so it doesn't seem like we'll be seeing Stephenie rowing the boat all by herself through a crocodile-infested lake any time soon. And her new pal, Judd, will probably keep her around, because he's happy to be free of the "male-tosterone" that his jocky former teammates exuded. Even if his new allegiance means that he sold out his old tribe. Jeff Probst warned him, "Every time you shift, you make it hard to trust [you]." Bu
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Question: I have watched Survivor, Alias and The O.C. from their respective beginnings. I was always a fan of Friends, so I was giving Joey the benefit of the doubt. I have two TiVos and a VCR, but I still cannot fit Everybody Hates Chris into my list. With all the buzz the show is getting, why doesn't UPN try to fit a repeat showing into its less-than-stellar lineup? I have to be able to see Chris before I can move it up in the pecking order.
Answer: Sucks, doesn't it? Believe me, if you're torn between Chris and Joey, don't think twice about opting for UPN. It's the right thing to do. But this logjam is an impossible dilemma for those with strong prior allegiances. Whatcha gonna do? I know some people are planning to watch Chris and watch the second half of Survivor, which sounds like a partial solution. But you can't watch Alias halfway. What a mess. I like your idea about double-running Chris. UPN, are you listening ...
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So I get why Gary is lying about his NFL background. Presumably people would see him as a threat because he's an athlete, and think that he might not need the cash because a quarterback would probably bring in a decent chunk of change. I totally thought the jig was up when Danni — a sportscaster — recognized him, but he just kept lying. Good strategy; I just hope that sweet Stephenie isn't gullible enough to fall for that trick. At least she got to stick around for another few days since the Yaxhas realized that, even though she's strong, they kind of need her around. Poor Morgan wasn't even around long enough to make an impression. She looked utterly shocked when her tribe decided to send her packing. So much for that whole unity thing. Meanwhile the Nakum crew is still suffering from all sorts of ailments, but they took home both the reward and immunity challenges. These challenges are tough this season. For some fishing equipment they had to run,
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Lost
You can't watch the premiere of The Apprentice: Martha Stewart without weighing it against the original Trump version, but comparing the two is like comparing Red Delicious apples to Goldens: They're the same thing except for the wrapping. So I'm moving on to the 16 candidates — half creative, half corporate. The creative types called their team "Matchstick," because they're "going to be the start of something big." Based on names alone — the corporates chose "Primarius" — I'm thinking there's going to be a rip-roaring barbecue in the final conference room. Primarius is a horrible name. It sounds like some condition I don't want to have. Anyway, there are 10 women and six men competing to work for Martha. I am surprised to find that much testosterone on the playing field. Yet in this premiere episode, it's the men who make the strongest first impressions. Jim bears a passing resemblance to Latin crooner, Mark Anthony. Unfortunately, Jim th
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Sartorially challenged Survivor champ Richard Hatch pleaded innocent on Monday to tax-evasion charges and three counts of fraud. "I've always paid my taxes and they know it. I think it's personal at this point," said Hatch, claiming that he's being punished for turning down an earlier plea deal.... Christian Slater, charged in June with forcible touch and sex abuse after he allegedly grabbed a woman's buttocks, had his case adjourned on Monday after he struck a deal with prosecutors. If Slater can lay off the ladies' trunks stay out of trouble for six months, all charges will be dismissed.
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The 2005-06 TV season doesn't technically begin until today, but already CBS is off to a promising start. Survivor began its 11th edition Thursday down 18 percent from a year ago, but still ruling its time slot with 17.8 million viewers between the ages of 18 and 49. More impressive, the alien-invasion drama Threshold averaged an audience of 8.5 million in the key demo and overnight made Carla Gugino cybergeeks' favorite screen saver.
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