Last night I watched the 2 most recent episodes again. Initially I don't think Russell had any idea what was going on, in his arrogance and monumental ego he didn't even think he'd get voted out. To see the look on his face after they lost the challenge, he knew something was up. It was no surprise that he said they threw the challenge at Tribal Council. Right up to the end I was wondering what Julie was going to do since it looked like she just might vote with Russell's side. Apparently not.

When he got to Redemption Island he showed no reaction to finding Matt instead of Francesca. I still can't figure out why the Tribe all told him Matt lost the duel. Russell was never all that good at the challenges, he always seemed to let the stronger players carry him through. It was no surprise that he lost the duel.

At the end I couldn't believe how he started to cry like a little kid! Watching the others react was fun to watch. Even though he said he won't do Survivor again, I'm not so sure.

The tribe did the right thing getting him out this early in the game while they had the numbers to pull it off. I only have one regret about it, I was really looking forward to Russell and Philip going head to head. We now have a whole new game.