Survivor: Redemption Island "Don't you work for me?" [Spoilers!]

CBS's newest season of Survivor had two "twists" to bring viewers back to this show now in its 22nd season. First, there is the "twist" that made its way into the title, Redemption Island. Instead of being eliminated after being voted out, contestants are sent to Redemption Island, where they will challenge the current occupant for the right to remain on RI instead of go home. At some point yet to be announced, the occupant of RI is to be returned to the regular game. I know, the possibilities are oh so tantalizing.

The second twist was the return of two of the show's greatest villains, Boston Rob and Russel. Neither man has actually won the game in the past, though both had proven their ability to make it into the deep game of Survivor. At least, they both did until last week. Russel, who's arrogance and abrasive attitude set him at odds with the vast majority of his tribe had been sent to Redemption Island last week. They were so anxious to get rid of him, they threw their own challenge.

As per usual this season, the episode opened with the challenge on Redemption Island before Golden Boy for Christ Matt, and skeezy skeezy Russel. The two had to create a line of dominoes that would push a ball to break a plate in order to stay. The challenge went back and forth, but ultimately Matt prevailed which resulted in one of the most gratifying things I've ever seen in reality television, Russel Hantz crying. Maybe that's why he decided to leak show details at the risk of legal action. (Okay, so he's accused of leaking details on his two previous seasons, all the same, he's slime.) Boo hoo Russell.

With that settled it's back to business as usual in the two tribes. Having succeeded in jettisoning Russel from the game, his former tribe, Zapetera went right back to their winning ways. At this rate, Boston Rob's control over the Ometepe will be utterly meaningless by the time the tribes merge. So while Zapetera enjoys some delicious hot dogs and veggies, Ometepe prepares for what will be their third tribal council.

Boston Rob's alliance is split in who they want removed. Some of the younger members are anxious to see the stranger and crazier Phillip go. Though, I'm sure the producers were looking at the footage as it came in and just praying somehow he could avoid being voted out. Personally, I can do without a montage of a middle aged black man spilling out of his saggy pink briefs. Meanwhile, Rob himself is worried about Kristina. You might remember that she found the first hidden immunity idol without the benefit of a clue. (Rob managed to find the new one in tonight's episode, with the help of a clue, some luck, and a lot of bullshitting.)
Ultimately, Ometepe voted Kristina out of the tribe, so she will be facing off against Matt next week on Redemption Island.

Man I really really loved watching Russel cry. That was too awesome. What did you think?