LAST EDITED ON 10-16-06 AT 08:14 PM (EST)

Well....I thought this was a pivotal show in fleshing out the real players here. Many very insightful statements regarding some teams and we here from some teams remarking about other teams....

Rob and Kimberly: We heard Phil state that they fought all the way to the number one spot...and we heard Kimberly say, We share a common goal, we need to chill out... Still a very negative edit for them especially of their revulsion for "poorer countries"...Kimberly stating: Don't let anyone touch me, I want to be in with the rich folk!

They are conitinuing to get a very negative edit, yet they have joined forces with Tyler/James. I think they are a force to the end, but in no way will they win it. They are the evil team...

Peter and Sarah: GAWD, when will they get out of here??? They just get worse and worse, and Peter gets such a poor edit, while Sarah is becoming enlightened...this guy is the pits. I saw that most peeps thought they would get the boot this week, looks as though perhaps we will have a bit longer with them, but to me, as Sarah is enlightened, she doesn't need him, their arc is kaput...they will be done SOON! We saw how the Barbies started out with them, then decided that they just couldn't associate with them either. Sarah noted that She doesn't hold him on a pedastal anymore. Peter noted it's just from one polluted city to another... Despite it all, they land in the top spot....now they can be done...hopefully. They will be toast ASAP

Tyler/James: These two are getting a much more favorable edit now. They were shown sharing their appreciation for where they have been and where they have come. They have learned from the mistakes of their past, and they are making the most of it. This is a team that is EVOLVING, imo. While they teamed up with Rob/Kimberly a bit, I think this team is going to be around until the end. They commented on how tough the game is, but don't seem to dwell on the negative. The landed in the second to the last spot and I loved their reaction. It was humbling for us, it's something that maybe we needed. See they are thankful they were not out, and now they are going to learn from their mistakes. I loved that they perservered at the rice/art challenge. A positive upswing in the editing for these two.

Erwin/Godwin: Alright, I have been enlightened, but I really love this team. They are really team players and I think they will get sacrificed along the way to perhaps propel some of the others in their alliance. Just love their upbeat nature and their ability to make friends along the way. But the comment that they made, First we enjoy the experience, if it was for the money, we would be lying and stealing..... Clearly, they have just admitted, it's more for their collective adventure than it is to win the money. They will not make it. ...Still, they conspired with their alliance, the kentucky team, and the Bama girls, and the use of the fake phone actually propelled Peter/Sarah....backfired on them. They finished fourth...not too encouraging.

Bama Girls: Talked about their college affiliation. They are still in the back of the bus alliance. I don't think they are end game players. Looks as though they will be clashing with the Beauties again next ep. Finished in 5th.

Dustin/Candice: Another team that could win it all!!!! They went from last to 2nd. They listened to what Peter had to offer but then realized that he was not to be trusted and moved on. They were very positive throughout the leg...they were thrilled to be in India and in the city. Sarah had a confessional where she talked about the beauties: the Barbies are fierce competitors...we all know that this is a VERY good sign for them. To top it all off at the end of their journey to the mat, in second place, Phil said, Dustin/Candice, perhaps the first all girl team to win the million??? Yes, I do believe we could have the first all girl team to win!

Now for the surprise team: Kentucky: They came in last, but they kept their heads up high, they were very positive talking about how they are proud and how much they admire the other. After Godwin and Irwin commented how if it was only about the $, they would be lying and stealing, then Kentucky said that it was ALL about the money and winning it for their kids. Folks, I think they are the surprise final three team, perhaps. In contrast to Irwin and Godwin, they are not in it for the adventure, they are in it to win. They did not have to give up their belongings but have to end up well ahead of the pack if they are to make it....I love that. I have no doubts that they will indeed make it! They are the underdogs of this race and I think they will land near the top!