This is such a nice show to be watching. I'm at the tail end of winter here, just working away in the dark and cold, and this show, with its sprays of homeland humour and classic Aussie turns of phrase, and some nice interactions makes Sundays less of a 'Oh, here we go again' drain, and is a great way to be welcomed home after each workday. And it ends just in time for the Survivor Podcast boom on a Friday, when I have the day off and can clean my flat listening to all the chatter on RHAP etc.
I know Val is officially in the Great Aussie Legends category, much more so than Havana, for example, but if she doesn't buck up, she might be out the door. If I were to pick a boot order:
Val or Jo Beth
JB or Val
Jo Beth disappointed at first by being a little bitchy to Laurina, who surprised by being fun, and now JB is just kind of bland and there.
I think Brendan has the finals in the bag, with his larrikin with a heart of gold appeal, and Chiefy... He's a nice guy, and I wonder about his nice older bloke appeal versus Anthony's in touch with the kids-ness. Two of this there'll be in the finals.
Warnie is so good at being a team captain that if the challenges highlight his strengths, he could make it instead of either Paul or Anthony, but if his prima donna ness comes out instead, he'll be a surprise late boot.
The younger, cuter girls I'm not sure about. I love Laurina against my own will, but the fiance hates her, so I'm not sure. Havana is nice and pretty, but has neither the vulnerability of Jade, nor the sass of Tahan to really take it away from the boys.
Fev for the win.
Contemplate this on the Wheel of Woe.