brainee

For the viewers, a big positive of Joe leaving is that it takes away an obvious goat for final tribal council (seemingly a final 2 this season). Depending on final tribal performance, I can see any of the remaining 4 winning it. Though Michelle would definitely be the Fabio of the group. Has she done any game moves? Aside from keeping quiet and looking good in a bikini that is.

DWilson

The current rumor (which I guess will be cleared up Wednesday):

Jeremy517

I don't think it will. They always film two seasons back-to-back, and unless they air the seasons in reverse order (which has been done before), then I think the one being discussed here is the second season.

lwhy?

I just got around to watching this. I really hope Aubry or Michelle win. Tai has just been way too wishy washy and Cydney is kind of crazy. I wonder if there is going to be a final 2 this year if not, there is going to be a whole lot of filler in a 2 hour episode with one immunity challenge unless they do a family reunion reward (they have not done one so far this season). Maybe we might get a full one hour reunion where everyone gets to talk some.

windom

They can also do one challenge where the reward is an advantage at the next immunity challenge. Remember, they have an unused challenge because of Joe leaving. They could repurpose it and have the winner earn an advantage for the next challenge.

They could also bring back the "fallen comrades" segment if they really need to kill time.

DWilson

Yes, its Season 34, and this one is 32 -though like you said, this current season was filmed before last Fall's season.