I have always assumed the players got to keep the auction money given to them that they did not spend during the auction. Although I don't know that as a fact...would anyone on these Boards know for sure?

I agree with Iltarion that Troy quite possibly wins the IC even without the advantage, but I also agree with Michel that Christina should have outbid Troy to get in better graces with the women especially in light of the fact Alicia and her decided not to flip the game at F9.

Pulling a "Jaison" probably still does not get her a F4 deal, but it's possible she may have been able to leapfrop Alicia on Kim's food chain. I'm not sure what the monetary difference is between 5th and 6th place, but I'm guessing it's more than $500 (assuming she's able to keep the money.)

Hey Michel...if you're including me in the "tough crowd," let me be the first to admit the sight of a partially clothed woman could turn my "hard" exterior into a bowl of jelly.. but after being treated to Christina in Alicia's "cover-up" dress, Kim in a towel didn't stand a much of a chance on my entertainment meter.