Survival of the Fittest Has Begun

Well today the new season of Survivor aired. This season the location of Survivor is in the Caramoan Islands in the Philippines. The two tribes facing off against each other are Fans vs Favorite. Some of the Favorites who have made a splash in previous seasons are Brandon Hantz, Erik Reichenbach, Phillip Sheppard, and Malcolm Freberg. Despite the Favorites taking an early lead in the Reward Challenge, the Fans won the Immunity challenge, proving that determination can beat experience. After the Immunity Challenge, it fell upon the Favorites to choose who they wanted to vote off their tribe. At first, Phillip's name was on the chopping block, since most people felt he was the least stable of the group. However, when paranoia spread in the camp, Francesca Hogi and her alliance felt they had to split their vote, since they felt that Phillip may have the hidden immunity idol. Andrea Boehlke’s name was then whispered around, with many people saying they didn't trust her because she was too strategic. When it finally came to the voting in tribal council, it came to a very close tie between Francesca and Andrea. Francesca was ultimately the one to go home, which was devastating since this was the second time she was the first of her season to be voted out. Although I like seeing how experience from the favorites clash with determination from the fans, I feel like more attention will be placed on the favorites, since so many love the spotlight. I personally like to see new people at the beginning of the season and to grow acquainted with them as the show progresses. That way I have a concrete favorite that I want to see win Survivor. Tonight's episode proved that there will definitely be clashes of egos and drama in the future.