LAST EDITED ON 04-19-11 AT 01:47 PM (EST)

The next Zapatera will probably fall this week. If anything was going to happen to change that, it would have been hyped in the previews and promos, but instead we will get Redemption Island, and conflict over rice…no brilliant strategic moves anywhere to be seen.

Redemption Island will apparently have a winner and a loser, but at this point it is still unclear if one or two players are eliminated from the game.

The vidcaps of the spectators applauding politely could be after the first contestant wins, but before the other two competitors finish. The subdued reaction from both Ometepes and Zapatera’s would fit a Matt victory. Rob and Grant don’t want him to come back into the game (so they don't applaud) and the Zaps would rather see Mike or David win.

So, Matt probably wins the challenge. I’ll say Mike’s marine experience will make him calmer under pressure than David who will finish last.

1st Matt
2nd Mike
David 3rd

As Outfrontgirl pointed out so well, the editing of the promos for the Rice Wars, is misdirection intended to keep the focus off of the logical next boot. While Steve and Phillip are shown arguing, Ralph is not shown, but most likely involved as well.

Immunity Challenge…until we get more info, we’ll assume that Grant will continue to dominate.

While the outcome at TC is not really in question…a Zapatera will be sent to Redemption Island…the final battle of the Rice War should be very entertaining. Ralph, Steve and Phillip should all be in top form, but in the end, it’s still Ralphs’ turn to go…

TC Votee: Ralph