LAST EDITED ON 04-22-11 AT 07:55 AM (EST)Yes, Amber smoked this challenge. As I recall, Rob did very well also...he beat Ethan, the soccer player at it...But, from the vidcaps, it looks as though perhaps Grant gets the best of him...?
Observations of the Promo:
It is "starring" Phillip. I know that I have predicted Phillip's demise several times before, but, Phillip is starring in this promo, it's all about him. To me, with his quote last week that he's come full circle with trust regarding Rob, that his journey is over. He was pitted against Rob for control of the tribe since day 1. Now, he has come full circle, he trusts Rob to get him to the finals. This spells disaster for Phillip, imo. Rob is worried about the twist, perhaps for himself, and perhaps for his goat, Phillip.
OTOH, we heard in the preview promo that Phillip has his best day yet, and then the camera points to his feet as he says, "I am truly blessed". Then, when you note his performance with Natalie on the log roll, is it possible that Phillip may actually win an IC? Stranger things have happened. We have to consider that Phillip could win the IC, and will be immune at the TC. He does seem in an awfully good mood this go round....food for thought. If he wins the IC, he'll be toast next week, more than likely....but, how many times does he escape the boot?
Notice, there are NO pictures of Andrea on the radar...that's a good thing for her. (Does Andrea's name come up when Phillip possibly wins the IN?) There is an ominous picture of Ralph...Steve receives the "package", and seems to be back to narrating. Will Rob be able to predict a double boot? I think he could...they ALL are aware of the numbers. There is no doubt that Rob will indeed take his HII, a twist is not going to be a "good thing".
On RI, it's still all about Matt. Now, however, they are creating doubt that he can last, with his low moods and his feelings of failure. We are led to believe his time is over...but, there are no comments from Julie or Mike. RI is Matt's island, still. Matt will live to see another lonely day.
Preliminary thoughts, Ralph is toast. Steve could be toast as well. Phillip looks like he's in trouble, but his starring role could spell his demise either this week, or next....
*Also wanted to note there are some shots of Grant as well, could he be a boot decoy here?