Survivor Recap: "Boston" Rob Mariano Wins the Gold Mettle
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Judging by the CBS promos for the second episode of Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, it seemed a distinct possibility that "Boston" Rob Mariano was in serious danger of leaving the game due to medical reasons. When he fainted in his camp and laid unconscious just 10 minutes into the show, the exit threat was raised to level red.
Wake up, Rob! Don't leave us with Randy and Jerri!
Yet one bottled water and a pep talk from Jeff Probst later, he was fully alert, mumbling something about winning the game and blaming his condition on "cry baby-itis." Red Sox caps for everyone! Make no mistake: Rob needs to go far. Not only is the guy a scheming mastermind (as he proved in Survivor: Marquesas and All-Stars), he's wicked awesome in challenges. Sure enough, during too-complicated-to-explain-on-a-Web-post immunity challenge, he led his Villains team to a second-straight victory. If Rob were an Olympian, he'd be Shaun White.
Which means Heroes tribe member Stephenie LaGrossa is Lindsey Jacobellis. Yes, she's a serious competitor -- but it takes more than talent to get the gold. Now she's out of the game. (Thus concludes the end of my Olympics analogy. Thanks for playing). It's not a terrible surprise; after all, the tough-talking Steph has always had a problem reining in her emotions and being a team player. Plus, her allies Tom Westman and Colby Donaldson didn't exactly make a strong case for her to stay. That said...ousting her over Amanda Kimmel? Really?! Amanda may be cute, she may be unassuming, but wearing chic eyeglasses to Tribal Council doesn't make her a smart Survivor.
But if she ever aligns with Rob, she will be.
-- By Mara Reinstein for UsMagazine.com
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18Love, love, love Boston Rob. He has a heart of gold and a will of steel. If they vote him off they might as well give up trying to win challenges. He is the best. And, add to that a great husband and father. You did know he is getting paid for this??? I am sure Amber wanted him to be on the show 100%. They are a great couple.
I was soooo hoping they would tell him he could not go on in his condition. As for him having the flu...I just got over the flu and if he really had the flu he would have begged them to send him on home...didnt like him the 1st time..really didnt like him the 2nd time and hate him this go around!! You said "Survivor was your life"...get a life Boston Rob and realize that your real life is your wife and child!!!!
boston rob is a true trooper and i kudos to tom and colby for sticking by steph...good team sportsmanship
yay! boston rob!! nice family all-around, too....woo-hoo!! nice to see so many folks rootin' for the truly good guys! :D
I have always been a boston rob fan right from his first day on Survivor years ago! He is very smart in many ways and I think people have underestimated that about him. I hope he wins the fan favourite million!
Ok so Rob is my fav and I don't mean to sound mean but when he did his little bout and "it's just getting the best of me line"......he look so ridiculous and I couldn't help but snicker....I don't want him to be sick but I have to wonder if he is trying his hand at acting LOL
GO ROB GO! I just love you and your "rough guy" acting. You are a sweetie and everyone knows it! You have this old grandmother's heart. I'd be proud to have you as an adopted grandson.
So excited for these recaps...LOVE ME some Boston Rob!
SURVIVOR IS REALLY SUKKING THIS GO-AROUND..... I JUST DONT LIKE THESE ALL-STAR SHOWS...BRING ME SOME NEW MEAT!
He is my favorite of all time go Boston Rob!
Okay...I know now what you mean by mettle. Meaning courage and bravery! Sorry US! You got it right for once. :P
No they meant mettle because that is the way he talks. I also think that Rob is one of the best to play the game but never won as is Russell who may be the absolute best and hopefully he can go all the way to the end once again.
Gold Mettle? lol. You people cannot spell and need someone to do a spell check! It's MEDAL not Mettle! Bahahaha!!
No, I think she met "mettle" -- she was making a pun.
It's mettle--a pun on gold medal.
Boston Rob is my favorite Survivor Competitor also! I was so worried that he was going to have to leave early after watc.hing last nights episode. I'm glad he's okay and there to stay! GO BOSTON ROB! :)
You mean MEDAL.
Boston Rob has always been my all time favorite Survivor competitor. He's shrewd, tough, and deserving.