Survivor Live with Sekou

Finally Survivor Live is on CBS' Innertube (there is a link on this Survivor page). Here are my notes on Sekou's visit to talk with Dalton Ross and Jenna Morasca. (Note: click on pictures of Sekou for larger photo - they open a new browser window.)

Sekou
He said that he was disheartened that he was voted off but he never gave up and thought that he could compete despite his great age (all of 45). He spoke well of the format for this edition of Survivor and praised the diversity within each tribe as well as between the tribes. He said the game of Survivor is a level playing field.

Game-wise, Sekou said that he should have played up the country-city difference to try and win Stephannie's vote (she's from South Carolina, the other two women are from New York, NY). They showed a clip where Sekou took a break while the others tried to make fire, he said what wasn't shown was him cutting bamboo for hours before that - that's why he was tired and needed a break.

What's he doing now?
Sekou has a jazz CD dropping soon, more info at his web site SekouBunch.com . I think he said the title of the CD is The Next Level.

Dalton
He actually was on the scene for awhile when Survivor Cook Islands was shooting. Here are a few of his observations:
- The Asian-Americans had a well organized camp. [I'm guessing that had a lot to with Cao Boi.]
- The Asian-Americans were intense, they definitely were not mellow.
- Becky's nickname was Bossy Becky.
- The Caucasian Americans had the least organized camp. [My guess is because they are young - average age less than 30.]
- Most of the challenges this season blend physical and mental skills.
- No one has ever made fire on Survivor without using flint.

What did Dalton think when he found out about the tribes being separated by race? He was concerned that the producers would sanitize what happened, but he's glad that they have shown warts and all.

Jenna
She was dressed real nice in a black dress. Here are her astute observations:
- She didn't think the racial thing would affect the competitors because they would be too busy playing the game.
- Never throw a challenge.
- She has a crush on Ozzy.
[You would think that someone who played Survivor twice and won once would have more insights, but that's all I got. Did I mention that she looked more lady-like this session?]

Jeff Probst (recorded)
Sekou is a cool dude and a good leader. He's a likable guy who wants everyone to get along. He stood up early which either helps or hurts in Survivor.


One final note, they mentioned that this season's finale will be in Los Angeles.