A few of Jeff's tweets last night were interesting, esp. the comment about Grant (which did not make it into the blog, though), so thought I'd post them here:

# For the first time in his Survivor history, Russell is the one being lied to. Crazy turn of events.

# This is why we separate the tribe on rewards and now at RI - because it opens up the opp for lying and other conflict.

# The decision of when they are coming back is set in stone. But we're keeping it from them as a surprise.

# Do you think Rob is telling Andrea the truth? Do you think she believes him?

# Rob is very smart. Andrea is his biggest problem right now. He doesn't want to vote her out but he can't trust her.

# Nobody knows when the person on RI will be let back into the game.That's part of the mystery. Matt has no idea how many days he'll be there

# The buff burning was necessary.You need closure both emotionally and visually. The buff burn is the same as the torch snuff.

# Not sure if you caught this but matt brought nothing with him to TC, so he is living with very little on the island and now he's alone.

# So now Francesca is out of the game for good. She will not get another shot. Matt now lives on RI alone. He awaits his next opponent.

# Can you believe this drama? Come on. This is prime time baby. A great first duel. Survivor magic coming thru again. a

# The camera coverage on our challenges is so good. Every shot. Every angle. Great drama. Are you on the edge of your seat?!! I am!

# Francesca off to a fast start! That's why these duels are so fun - anybody can win.
# We used old challenges for duels because we know they work and we know they are fair for any competitor who might end up on RI (So sounds like strength and athletic ability per se won't necessarily be an asset?)

# Two people from each tribe will know who won - the question is what will they tell the rest of their tribe?

# The first duel... our art dept out did themselves by creating an amazing "Arena" for the duels.It's an old ruin that looks fantastic.

# We split the tribe up - sone get to go to the duel, others have to stay back. Always creates opp for conflict - a must on reality shows.

# Scott Duncan, (Tim Duncan's bro), Sean Foley and Russ Landau make the opens every year. Great team. But we have too much show!

# We have so much show content that we do not have time for the main title. Such a shame because the opens are beautiful.

# Boston Rob has become a very good player.That may be his biggest problem..he's too good. The ohter guy is Grant. I know you're wondering.

# It's only night 5 and let me tell you they're already miserable. They're starving. They're wet. They're homesick. Survivor is an #####...

# Does Francesca have any shot against Matt?

# Redemption Island is as miserable as it looks. Very little. Flint, handful of rice, lousy shelter. Pitch black.

# Our first duel... yeah baby! Redemption Island is about to become official.