"I loved that Elaine won and her comment about her ability to win red neck games. I would love her to win but after that nasty tirade from Missy instructing her menions to rip her apart as she was leaving, she has a big target on her back." But Missy was giving this instruction only to Elizabeth. Tommy and Karishma had both voted with Elaine to oust Missy, so I don't know if they will necessarily go along with Elizabeth against Elaine. Especially Karishma, because she hates Missy and Elizabeth and Missy were tight and operated as one. And I think Karishma will know that getting Elaine is what Missy wanted and would, therefore, not vote for Elaine. And wasn't it Elaine who warned Tommy that Missy was gunning for him that night? If so, he'll have some gratitude towards her, I would hope, and wouldn't want to vote against her. But who knows?

And Ricardo, whispering to Xander "Play your idol". What snakes-in-the-grass. So far they haven't been able to trick Xander out of his idol. I'd like to see him win some challenges if he wants to go to the final four.

I just read the recap...and I also had the same thoughts.....but.....I don't think Erika is winning immunity challenges, finding idols....liked as much as Xander and Ricard. Erika might win..... After watching one of the Ponderosas, I don't remember which season.....it came to light that the tribe discussed who they were voting for long before they asked any questions at the last tribal....that people at Ponderosa could influence each other based on conversations that never aired.

Both of them have amazing smiles. Both seem to be nice people. Which is why they had to go, because they each could have won.