Tuesday, November 5, 2013

My Toronto Sun Column: Week 4

Spousal support?
On Survivor, it was husband vs. wife on Redemption Island as John faced his wife Candice as well as Marissa to stay alive in the game after Tadhana voted him of the island last week. Brad was to blame and the two were not scared to vocalize what they thought of him at the Redemption Island challenge. Luckily, in the puzzle challenge, both husband and wife made it through the task the quickest, sending Marissa home for good. The two spent time fishing and relaxing on the beach, where it looked more like honeymoon island, rather than a game of Survivor. In the immunity and reward challenge, Tadhana and Galang were head to head competing for tea and biscuits and the opportunity to remain safe in the game, but Galang pulled through in the end, winning immunity and remaining undefeated. At the tribal council meeting, Caleb, who had felt a target on his back, announced that he was voting for Brad, the team leader responsible for each player being sent off the island. The other players looked shocked, but in the end, they followed suit and Brad went to join the happy couple on Redemption Island in one of the most surprising tribal councils to date.
Gracious exit
Two-time Dancing with the Stars winner Julianne Hough took a seat on the judging panel as a guest and dished out tough critiques. Valerie Harper and Tristan MacManus waltzed out of the competition this week, as they were the third couple eliminated from the show. The 74-year-old actress, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer, left graciously. Three couples earned high scores of 27, which included Corbin Bleu, Amber Riley and Elizabeth Berkley proving that the dancers are only getting better as the competition heats up.
Almost out of Runway
In the first part of Project Runway's Season 12 finale, Heidi and Tim announced the designers must complete at 10-look collection for Spring in only six weeks. The five remaining competitors were sent to their hometowns and given the time to complete each look. From LA to Philadelphia, Tim did his rounds to check on how each of them were doing and to add his two cents, of course. Back in NY, after completing their garments, the designers were surprised with the announcement that in addition to their collections, they must make an additional piece that can be washed, inspired by Tide detergent's new "Washable Fashions." This show is always thinking about pleasing their sponsors. In the end, Helen's collecting did not have the 'wow' factor necessary to make it to fashion week and he was eliminated. Next week the winner of season 12 is revealed.
Wow. Just wow.
If you met someone online and they told you they were the famous rapper Bow Wow, would you believe them? Likely not. But what if they sent you $10,000? Nineteen-year-old Keyonnah could only call Nev and Max of Catfish to help her figure out the mystery on this week's episode of Catfish. Although it seemed too good to be true, many signs showed the person on the other end of the line speaking to Keyonnah for the past few months may just be Bow Wow, especially the fact that they had send her $10,000. After driving to Atlanta and showing up at his door, the 'he' became a 'she' as a young woman by the name of Dee walked out, claiming her love for Keyonnah. In shock, Keyonnah was unable to forgive Dee for her lies and embarrassment and the two went their separate ways. When something seems too good to be true, it usually is.
SIDE:
Quote Of The Week: "It was an opportunity for me to carry a message to folks, not just with cancer, but with whatever challenge, like our song tonight -- carry on, carry on," Valerie said following her DWTS elimination.
Fearless Prediction: With such strong, innovated pieces the entire season, we are sure the new Project Runway winner will be Dom.
Biggest Surprise: NBC changed the premiere date of The Biggest Loser to a week later and it will now air Oct. 15.
What the heck moment: In one of the most surprising tribal councils to date, Tadhana turned on their leader and sent Brad to Redemption Island.

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