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‘Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-X’ (CBS)

QUICK NOTE: XFINITYTV.com is the place to be for all of your bug-eatin’, back-stabbin’, “Survivor” coverage. During the season we’ll have insightful weekly Power Rankings, exit interviews, and full episode recaps. Follow me on Twitter (@gordonholmes) for up-to-the-minute updates.

Watch Full Episodes of “Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-X” 

The Rules: Each week our two combatants will create separate power rankings. The ranking of the person who is voted out of the next episode will determine the number of points the players will earn.  The person with the most points at the end of the season will be declared the “Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-X” champion.

Last Week: Michele Fitzgerald had Figgy in spot 13, Shirin Oskooi had her in spot 9. So, the current score is Team Michele 53, Team Shirin 49.

Quick Note: XFINITY “Survivor” loudmouth Gordon Holmes will be unable to participate in this season’s Power Rankings due to being more than a bit spoiled. Therefore, he has invited defending Power Rankings champion Shirin Oskooi to take his place.

Michele Fitzgerald and Shirin Oskooi’s Rankings

Team Michele’s Score = 53 Any questions for Michele? Drop her a line on Twitter: @meeshfitz	Team Shirin’s Score = 49 Any questions for Shirin? Drop her a line on Twitter: @theshirin
1. – Jay:  I bet your family is super proud of you. Now, how to handle that Michaela hiccup…	1. – Ken: Probst read his vote against Figgy last, not Adam’s, so Ken knew he was safe when the guillotine dropped, enabling him to have maximum composure…for his winners edit. #kenspiracy
2. – Zeke:  David gives this brand new baby a fun toy to play with.	2. – Zeke: Like a versatile wine, this medium-bodied white pairs well with both Chris and David.
3. – Will: At least you know which hands hold the idol…	3. – Chris: Chris and Zeke are a pair of tighty whiteys: comfortably snug.
4. – David:  Us: David, you did the right thing last week. You: ‘What? I can’t hear you! Did I do the wrong thing? Go the opposite way next time?’	4. – Adam: Even if Taylor tells Ken that Adam put his name on the chopping block, his idol still protects him.
5. – Michaela: You have too much info, too much opinion, too much strength, too much airtime… The problem with having too much is that everyone wants a little, too. With you gone, even Sunday may regain a voice.	5. – Jessica:  Highly unlikely she and Ken will turn on each other at this point.
6. – Sunday: Always listening, never talking.	6. – Will: The Purple Kelly Willglesworth edit -> he’ll even be invisible in his (post-merge) boot episode.
7. – Jessica: Putting you in the middle so I don’t look as foolish when you continuously prove me wrong.	7. – Michaela: Stop moving so big…just hold steady…don’t get frustrated…I’m just trying to get you to win. Shut. Up.
8. – Ken: Between prancing around the Maypole, your sarcastic response to Figgy, and a tearful confessional, women around the world are hoping you keep listening to Jessica so you stay a while longer.	8. – Jay:  This is your chance to impress us and give one of the bottom queens the chop (or send the bottom cop to Queens). #LipsyncForYourLegacy
9. – Chris: Whenever you seem to be in control of an alliance, David swoops in and snags them.	9. – David: It’s a simple game of rochambeau. People I trust (paper) vs. people you trust (scissors) vs people with idols (rock).
10. – Adam: We were screaming at you to get rid of the power couple, now we are screaming “Hide from Taylor!”	10. – Hannah: Diagnosis: Panic attack. Side effects may include: Perception of weakness.
11. – Hannah: No worries, babe. Aubry is proof that anxiety is awesome.	11. – Sunday: Closed for business.
12. – Taylor: Maybe if you keep impersonating Jessica you can fool your tribe into thinking you have some strategy.	12. – Taylor: Kappa Kappa Survivor, meet Phi Beta Kappa.
13. – Bret: All I want in life is a big bear hug while you whisper “there’s nothing you can’t do” in my ear.	13. – Michelle: ‘I ain’t fraid of no goats.’
14. – Michelle: Handing out the truth like religious pamphlets at a casino. You have the right idea, but you have the wrong audience.	14. – Bret: Silent but not deadly.

‘Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-X’ (CBS)

QUICK NOTE: XFINITYTV.com is the place to be for all of your bug-eatin’, back-stabbin’, “Survivor” coverage. During the season we’ll have insightful weekly Power Rankings, exit interviews, and full episode recaps. Follow me on Twitter (@gordonholmes) for up-to-the-minute updates.

Watch the Season Premiere of “Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-X” 

Last Week: David’s idol-finding skills were honed, Michelle’s reasons for voting were postponed, and Mari’s game was totally pwned.

39 Days, 20 People, 1 “Survivor Blog…

Let’s take a look at the tribes as they currently stand…

The Vanua Tribe – Millennials (wearing orange)

Adam – 25, Homeless Shelter Manager
Figgy – 23, Bartender
Hannah – 24, Barista
Jay – 27, Real Estate Agent
Michaela – 25, Vacation Club Sales
Michelle – 28, Missionary Recruiter
Taylor – 24, Ski Instructor
Will – 18, High School Student
Zeke – 28, Asset Manager

The Takali Tribe – Generation-X (wearing purple)

Bret – 42, Police Sergeant
Chris – 38, Trial Lawyer
CeCe – 39, Insurance Adjuster
David – 42, Television Writer
Jessica – 37, Assistant District Attorney
Ken – 33, Model
Lucy – 42, Dietician
Paul – 52, Boat Mechanic
Sunday – 45, Youth Pastor

The fun starts off at Millennial beach where Zeke and Adam are not pleased. Hannah explains that she didn’t intend to vote the way she did going into Tribal, but she changed her mind because Michelle said she had the numbers. Well, if Michelle said so…

She then says that they would have lost the vote anyway, which while that may be true, doesn’t do much to instill trust.

Over at the old folks’ home, David breaks down the alliance as himself, Ken, and CeCe against the world. Well, actually…it’s him, Ken, CeCe, and an immunity idol.

In other Gen-X news, Paul is thankfully feeling much better after his heart attack heat exhaustion episode. He goes fishing, but only comes back with stories about fish that he couldn’t quite catch.

At Millennial beach, an invitation to a summit arrives. They pull rocks to decide who will attend and Will, Jay, Figgy, and Taylor win. Taylor is psyched that his four-person alliance gets to go…but…hmm…five people are left behind…

David, Chris, CeCe, and Paul pull the rocks for Gen-X.

The eight Survivors meet up on a random island where they’re greeted by a nice lunch. Both tribes try to get info out of the others, but everyone is playing things close to their chests.

The summit breaks up for a bit and David and CeCe purposefully let it slip that Paul is in charge.

Later, David tells Taylor that he will happily jump to his side if given the opportunity.

The representatives return to their camps and CeCe tells Ken that the Millennials are referring to him as “Ken Doll.” This rubs him the wrong way because he doesn’t want to be known as the male Barbie. I feel you, dude. I hate it when people are always talking about my good looks.

Later on, Ken tries to bring Jessica over to his side. She likes Ken, but she’s already made promises to Paul and the Paulstones.

Politicking around Millennial beach features the cool kids targeting poor Zeke while Adam still wants to break up the Taygy (Figlor?) power couple.

Immunity Challenge Time: The players will carry bags through an obstacle course and then over a balance beam. They’ll then use sandbags to knock down a wall puzzle. Finally, they’ll rush to put the puzzle back together. The first tribe to rebuild their wall will win immunity and blankets and whatnot.

The Survivors are ready and they go. Things are pretty even until we get to the balance beam where CeCe…is…taking…quite…a…bit…of…time.

Meanwhile, Taylor goes over the beam several times with other people’s bags.

The Millennials are the first team to start chuckin’ sandbags. They have a significant lead by the time Gen-X finally joins them.

Zeke and Michelle have puzzle duty. They’re eventually joined by David and Sunday, but the lead was too great. The Millennials win immunity easily.

Before the Millennials can claim their comfort reward, Jay asks if they can trade the items for fishing gear. Probst says they can make the swap if Gen-X agrees to it.

Gen-X discusses the proposition, but they ultimately tell the Millennials to enjoy their blankets.

What’s with the reward trading? In my day we were lucky to get a handful of Pringles and a sip of Mountain Dew.

Back at Gen-X beach, Paul and his alliance want CeCe to go home due to her challenge performance.

However, Jessica is worried that there may be a male alliance. When she asks Paul about it, he says that if there were, he’d tell her that she’s on her own. Oh…so if there was a male alliance you’d leave her behind. Gotta watch your wording there, buddy.

Sure enough, Jessica takes this to mean that he isn’t loyal to her. Gotta watch your semantics around lawyers.

Jessica approaches a camera person named Lucy and tells her that they should boot Paul.

That night at Tribal Council, CeCe believes that she, Ken, and David are on the bottom.

Chris thinks it’s too early to be making assumptions about alliances. On day nine? Alliances are set, dude.

Then, Jeff asks the Gen-Xers if they text by writing “you” or “u.”

Fun Fact: Tribal is like two hours in real life. I wonder if Jeff polled the Gen-Xers about their favorite emojis.

Paul thinks the level of paranoia in the six is low and the paranoia in the three is high. So…Chris was wrong about making assumptions about alliances?

Ken hopes his work ethic will keep him safe. I’d keep him safe based on his seafood naming prowess.

CeCe gives herself a 10% chance of staying in the game.

Voting Time: David votes for Paul, Paul votes for CeCe, and the rest of the votes are secret.

JPro tallies and returns. We’ve got one vote for Paul, one vote for CeCe, one vote for Paul, one vote for CeCe, one vote for Paul, one vote for CeCe, one vote for Paul, and the third person voted out of “Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-X is…Paul.

Wow. Gotta watch that wording, Paul.

Verdict: Welp…I don’t know what the point of that summit was. Weird, right?

But, this season is chockful of blindsides and neither side is dominating. Good times.

Power Rankings Results: Michele Fitzgerald had Paul in spot eighteen, while Shirin Oskooi had him in spot seventeen. So, the current score is Team Fitzgerald 23, Team Oskooi 24.

Any Questions? Drop me a line on Twitter: @gordonholmes

‘Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-X’ (CBS)

QUICK NOTE: XFINITYTV.com is the place to be for all of your bug-eatin’, back-stabbin’, “Survivor” coverage. During the season we’ll have insightful weekly Power Rankings, exit interviews, and full episode recaps. Follow me on Twitter (@gordonholmes) for up-to-the-minute updates.

Watch Full Episodes of “Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-X” 

The Rules: Each week our two combatants will create separate power rankings. The ranking of the person who is voted out of the next episode will determine the number of points the players will earn.  The person with the most points at the end of the season will be declared the “Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-X” champion.

Last Week: Michele had Mari in spot five while Shirin had her in spot seven. So, the current score is Team Fitzgerald 5, Team Oskooi 7.

Quick Note: XFINITY “Survivor” loudmouth Gordon Holmes will be unable to participate in this season’s Power Rankings due to being more than a bit spoiled. Therefore, he has invited defending Power Rankings champion Shirin Oskooi to take his place.

Michele Fitzgerald and Shirin Oskooi’s Rankings

Michele’s Score = 5 Any questions for Michele? Drop her a line on Twitter: @meeshfitz	Shirin’s Score = 7 Any questions for Shirin? Drop her a line on Twitter: @theshirin
1. – Michelle: This missionary’s position is on top.	1. – Will: All the way at the top because he’s squarely in the middle. #wilktoast
2. – Ken: Your alliances will be genuine because you are genuine. That trait is gonna get you far.	2. – Chris: If David is your puppy dog, does that make you the…
3. – Jay: People have labeled Figgy and Taylor as the power couple, but last week proved Jay and Michelle are the couple to watch. Beneath all that bro-talk is someone who is trusted with valuable information, and smart enough to know how to use it.	3. – Bret: Bret has what it takes to survive – lots of testosterone.
4. – David: You made fire, you found an idol, you forged an alliance. We are all so proud of you. *claps*	4. – Ken: More than just a pretty face.
5. – Sunday: You are so sweet and I genuinely believe that you care about the people playing this game. As we saw with Michelle last week, those real relationships hold power.	5. – Jay:  Even if you take out the other two, this third wheel should keep rolling.
6. – Chris: Don’t underestimate the puppy dog, dawg.	6. – Sunday: On the fifth through seventh days, Sunday rested.
7. – Bret: It is great that you are not seen as the leader of the posse. There are bigger targets.	7. – Taylor: Dr. Robotnik always targets Sonic first, and that’s where Tails is half-smart. The snowboard dream lives on.
8. – Michaela: Dang, you clearly hate Figgy and yet you had enough self preservation to put your ego aside and work with her. Put the machete down, and use your sharp mind.	8. – David: Figured out the right place to find the idol, now figure out the right time to play it.
9. – Will: I like where you are sitting right now. You have chosen to go with majority and no-one is looking at you except as a number. The trick here is knowing when to reshuffle because you are not in the core 4.	9. – Michelle: And that’s how you recruit people from The Tribe.
10. – Jessica: Much like my dating life, I didn’t expect to like you at first, and then when I did, you went missing. That’s ok, I will sit here patiently waiting for you to reappear.	10. – Adam: Our reliable narrator of the season, he’s PREACHING THE GOSPEL. But he’ll need to start voting truth, too.
11. – Figgy: I hope your luxury item is chapstick. Last week, you were kissing Taylor. This week, you better be kissing ass…	11. – Jessica: She went invisible as her visibility improved. And just like that, her long-term outlook declined as her short-term outlook improved.
12. – Taylor: I have never experienced love goggles, but if they are anything like beer goggles, I know it never ends well.	12. – Lucy: I don’t want to alarm you, but I’ve spotted a trend…
13. – Hannah: Michelle was pulling the strings, but all eyes are on the puppet. You have some explaining to do.	13. – Zeke: Zeke got his first taste of defeat. Now it’s time to see if he can change the game. Not that that’s a requirement.
14. – Adam: Every super fan who plays “Survivor” should experience a big blindside on their first tribal. It is a bucket list item. Sure, it totally sucks that you were on the outs, but you’re still here, and it’s how you move forward now that will define your game.	14. – Hannah: Will Michelle be her savior? The misfits are angry with her; she was an afterthought addition to the majority, and she’s probably seen as the weakest in challenges.
15. – Zeke: Based on previews for next week, I worry about how you will handle the Hannah flip. I hope you find the Zen Zeke who is just happy to be on “Survivor” because we all love that guy.	15. – Michaela: The queen has got to reign it in.
16. – CeCe: YAS GIRL, overthrow that alliance. I love a good underdog story, and I hope you give us that.	16. – Figgy: Less than just a pretty face.
17. – Lucy: Genuinely curious what your voice sounds like.	17. – Paul: Paul’s looking shaky. Maybe he needs to balance out that ego.
18. – Paul: Apparently the only time you lay low is when you are having a heart attack! I am so glad your heath is ok, but I am not sure about your game…	18. – CeCe: She’s physically incapable of standing on her own two feet, always searching for the idol, only judging people on their testosterone, and as an Adonis, is the biggest threat to win this game. It’s a small wonder she’s made it this far.

“Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-X” (CBS)

QUICK NOTE: XFINITYTV.com is the place to be for all of your bug-eatin’, back-stabbin’, “Survivor” coverage. During the season we’ll have insightful weekly Power Rankings, exit interviews, and full episode recaps. Follow me on Twitter (@gordonholmes) for up-to-the-minute updates.

Watch the Season Premiere of “Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-X” 

Last Week: Taylor and Figgy started an alliance based on infatuation, the Gen-Xers got an idol for participation, and Rachel’s puzzle problems led to her elimination.

39 Days, 20 People, 1 “Survivor Blog…

Let’s take a look at the tribes as they currently stand…

The Vanua Tribe – Millennials (wearing orange)

Adam – 25, Homeless Shelter Manager
Figgy – 23, Bartender
Hannah – 24, Barista
Jay – 27, Real Estate Agent
Mari – 31, Professional Gamer
Michaela – 25, Vacation Club Sales
Michelle – 28, Missionary Recruiter
Taylor – 24, Ski Instructor
Will – 18, High School Student
Zeke – 28, Asset Manager

The Takali Tribe – Generation-X (wearing purple)

Bret – 42, Police Sergeant
Chris – 38, Trial Lawyer
CeCe – 39, Insurance Adjuster
David – 42, Television Writer
Jessica – 37, Assistant District Attorney
Ken – 33, Model
Lucy – 42, Dietician
Paul – 52, Boat Mechanic
Sunday – 45, Youth Pastor

We kick things off the morning after Tribal Council. Paul lets us know that CeCe is still in trouble for working with Rachel, while David is still on the chopping block for…well…being David.

However, David proves that he’s not all freakouts and frantic early alliances by starting a fire. Way to be, David!

Wow, Alecia’s reign as the least-likely-fire starter was short.

THEN…David manages to find an idol! Shut the front door. That might be the best opening segment any “Survivor” player has ever had ever. Ever…

Meanwhile, Kenny Amazing is off fishing. He catches a giant octopus and dubs it “Octopus Prime.” Hilarious. I’d also accept Bumblebee Tuna, StarfishScream, and MegaTrout.

As Ken and David tend to the delicious Transformer, the duo strikes up an alliance. Looks like Tai and Caleb have competition for most unlikely pairing. Later on, Ken brings CeCe on board as well.

Over at Millennial Station, Figgy and Taylor are sittin’ in a tree. T-A-L-K-I-N-G. He thinks she’s “rad.” That’s big talk, buddy. I waited till our sixth-month anniversary to call my wife “rad.”

Later that night, Michaela catches Figgy and Taylor giving each other the ol’ figure four liplock. She finds this gross because…you know…they haven’t brushed their teeth in five days.

Michaela blows up Taylor and Figgy’s spot the next day. (I used that slang right, right?) Everyone has a laugh about it. Figgy thinks nobody will care because Millennials are all carefree with their smooching. However, everyone is concerned that they’ll become a rad power couple.

The third prong of the triforce, Jay, is not thrilled with this development. Why? Because sometimes you have to stay at home with your girlfriend when your bros want to go bowling. I’m sure this applies to “Survivor” in some fashion.

Then, Michaela and Figgy get into it. It’s hard to put my finger on what set them off. But they’ve got beef. (Can I get a second slang ruling, please?)

In a bit of a scary moment, Doctor Joe is called in to the Gen-X camp when it seems like Paul is having a heart attack. Fortunately, it turns out to just be heat exhaustion and a bit of dehydration. After Kaoh Rong, let’s try to have a season without any medical evacuations, kay?

Immunity Challenge Time: One player from each tribe will dive into the water, climb up a net, then jump and grab a key. Once five keys have been retrieved, they will be used to release a swimming mask. The team will then use the mask to dive down and recover five rings. The first tribe to toss all five of their rings onto floating posts will win immunity and a tarp. No word on if it’s the same tarp they borrowed last week.

Hannah will sit out for the Millennials.

Survivor are ready, and they go. The key gathering portion is pretty even until David’s turn…oh David. He takes a loooong time and gives the Millennials a lead.

The hoop acquiring also gets off to a bad start for Gen-X as CeCe goes out for a ring and comes back empty handed. Fortunately, they’re able to recover and even things up.

In the final stage, CeCe and Kenny Amazing prove to be hoop tossin’ champs. They sink their shots and manage to secure the come-from-behind win for Gen-X.

Politcking back at Millennial beach starts out with the numbers firmly in the break-up-the-power-couple camp. But, Jay and Michelle want to keep their numbers and set out to target Mari.

Jay tells Figgy and Michaela that Zeke wants to vote them both out. Apparently this is enough to get the feuding females to discuss working together.

Michelle approaches Will next, but Will is worried that Figgy can go a long way like Parvati and Cochran. Not the first two people I’d compare Figgy too, but whatevs.

That night at Tribal Council, fire still represents life. Maybe Jeff should just have a sign made for Tribal like those “Don’t Pee In Our Ool” signs people have by their pools.

Immediately, Adam is thrilled to be at Tribal because he’s a hardcore fan. It is awesome.

Mari thinks “Survivor” is different than a video game because you’re playing with real people.

Fun Fact: There have been a few “Survivor” video game. They are all terrible.

Michaela believes the game can bring out the worst in people.

Hannah points out that Taylor and Figgy like to cuddle, but it’s cool because they’re both pretty. Don’t let her catch ugly people cuddling.

Apparently this is referred to as “macking in the shack.” Gen-X calls it “Gimme Shelter.”

During this conversation, Michelle leans over to Hannah and whispers to her that she’s voting for Mari. Hannah literally looks like Michelle just whispered “your puppy just died.”

Hannah wants to know why she should vote for Mari but Michelle won’t tell her until later. Hannah checks with Jay to make sure he’s voting for Mari too.

Probst catches the whispering and tries to get to the bottom of it. However, they don’t give anything up. This is so weird. It’s like Jeff should give them detention.

Everyone wants to know what’s up, but Mari thinks it’s just “Hannah being Hannah.”

Voting Time: Zeke votes for Figgy, Figgy votes for Mari, and Hannah takes a month to write her vote. It’s hilarious. You can actually see Jeff leaning into the shot to make sure that she’s still there.

JPro tallies and returns. We’ve got one for Figgy, one for Mari, one for Figgy, one for Mari, one for Figgy, three for Mari, and the second person voted out of “Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-X” is…Mari.

Verdict: So typical of Millennials, couldn’t wait for the drama…had to wrench it up now. Seriously, I’ve never seen a Tribal with a conversation like that. It was awesome. This season is off to a hot start.

Power Rankings Results: Michele Fitzgerald had Mari in spot five, while Shirin Oskooi had her in spot seven. So, the current score is Team Fitzgerald 5, Team Oskooi 7.

Any Questions? Drop me a line on Twitter: @gordonholmes

Will Wahl (CBS)

XFINITY.com is the place to be for all of your “Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-X” needs. We’ll have interviews with all twenty of the new players to hold you over until the season starts. Then we’ll have full episode recaps, interviews with the players after they’ve been eliminated, and the return of the ever-popular “Survivor” Power Rankings. Follow me on Twitter (@gordonholmes) for up-to-the-minute news.

Name (Age): Will Wahl (18)
Current Residence: Long Valley, NJ
Occupation: High School Student
Hobbies: Watching TV (mostly “Survivor”), camping/fishing, and reading news articles.
Pet Peeves: People who are fake and/or stuck-up.
Three Words to Describe You: Cunning, adaptable, and dynamic.

NOTE: Usually I get a good thirty minutes with each contestant before the game starts. However, this season I had to get through all 20 players in only two-and-a-half hours. So, these pieces will be short and hopefully sweet.

Gordon Holmes: At 18 years old, you’re one of the youngest people to ever play this game. And in your bio, you said that people don’t respect youth. How do you use that to your advantage?
Will Wahl: When I go out there I know people are going to be thinking, “He’s a kid. He doesn’t know how to play this game. He’s going to be easy to manipulate.” I’m going to use that as my strategy, basically use that against them. Gain their trust, then use it to further my plans in the game.

Holmes: Ronald Reagan is your hero, I believe you weren’t even alive when he was in office. What is it about him that appeals to you?
Wahl: That was more of a play on how I’m more Republican, conservative-leaning in politics. Republicans tend to say Ronald Reagan. Mostly because of what he did in the Cold War.

Holmes: You will screw with people’s heads.
Wahl: (Laughs)
Holmes: What’s the plan for that?
Wahl: Like I said, I want to appear to be a trustworthy guy out there, but when I start playing the game, I’m going to backstab people who thought they could trust me. People who thought I was their friend.

Holmes: So, it’s safe to assume you’re a guy who has no problem lying.
Wahl: That’s right.
Holmes: What about flirting to get ahead?
Wahl: I don’t see a lot of people flirting with an eighteen-year-old. But, I’d be willing to do it if it comes up. But I don’t see it coming up.
Holmes: Is there anyone back home who will be upset if they see you flirting?
Wahl: No.
Holmes: How well do you deal with being lied to?
Wahl: Usually I get pretty pissed off. But this is a game, so I expect it.

Holmes: How well do you deal with hunger?
Wahl: Decently well. I’ve practiced a little bit. Taking a few days for fasting. I dealt pretty well with it.
Holmes: How about lack of sleep?
Wahl: That one’s a little more tricky. I need sleep a little bit more. But I’ll adapt.
Holmes: Extreme heat?
Wahl: I’m fine with that.
Holmes: Paranoia?
Wahl: I’m fine with that too.

Holmes: Any early thoughts on the rest of the cast?
Wahl: A lot of them are young. I haven’t seen anyone who’s older yet. So, I’m thinking there might be an age twist this season.
Holmes: Any other thoughts on potential twists?
Wahl: Yeah, I heard there might be 20 players. So either four tribes of five or two tribes of ten. I don’t know.

Holmes: If you could align with any past player, who would it be?
Wahl: I would probably align with somebody…who was very loyal. I’m blanking on the names. I’m thinking Dawn Meehan, someone who’s older like a mom figure. But, Dawn did backstab quite a few people. But if I could get in good with her, like (John) Cochran did, then I’d feel secure. I’d look for a mom-type figure to align with.

Holmes: Lightning round time. Cats or dogs?
Wahl: Dogs.
Holmes: Beer or wine?
Wahl: Beer.
Holmes: Wait, how would you know? You’re too young.
Wahl: (Laughs)
Holmes: Juice or milk?
Wahl: (Laughs) Milk.
Holmes: Superman or Batman?
Wahl: Neither.
Holmes: Meat or vegetable?
Wahl: Meat.
Holmes: Republican or Democrat?
Wahl: Republican.
Holmes: I knew that one. Books or TV?
Wahl: TV.
Holmes: Swimming or sunbathing?
Wahl: Sunbathing.
Holmes: Many casual friends or one good friend?
Wahl: One good friend.
Holmes: Nice car or nice home?
Wahl: Nice home.
Holmes: Smart or funny?
Wahl: Smart.
Holmes: Parvati or Boston Rob?
Wahl: Parvati.
Holmes: Big TV or big vacation?
Wahl: Big vacation.
Holmes: Working alone or with a team?
Wahl: Alone.
Holmes: Dragons or unicorns?
Wahl: Dragons.
Holmes: Careful planning or fly by the seat of your pants?
Wahl: Careful planning.
Holmes: Jeff Probst or Ryan Seacrest?
Wahl: Jeff Probst.

Don’t miss the season premiere of “Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-X,” Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 8pm

Jessica Lewis (CBS)

XFINITY.com is the place to be for all of your “Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-X” needs. We’ll have interviews with all twenty of the new players to hold you over until the season starts. Then we’ll have full episode recaps, interviews with the players after they’ve been eliminated, and the return of the ever-popular “Survivor” Power Rankings. Follow me on Twitter (@gordonholmes) for up-to-the-minute news.

Name (Age): Jessica Lewis (37)
Current Residence: Voorheesville, NY
Occupation: Assistant District Attorney
Hobbies: Painting, baking, and photography.
Pet Peeves: People who blame others for their own misery.
Three Words to Describe You: Unique, unconventional, and intriguing.

NOTE: Usually I get a good thirty minutes with each contestant before the game starts. However, this season I had to get through all 20 players in only two-and-a-half hours. So, these pieces will be short and hopefully sweet.

Gordon Holmes: What on Earth did you do to make a jury give you a standing ovation?
Jessica Lewis: Apparently I did a fantastic job with my trial. I had a case where a woman with dementia had her house stolen by three people and they tried to sell it to a mill across the street. She testified, and also her 94-year-old brother-in-law testified. And the jury was blown away with my advocacy and how I dealt with my elderly witnesses. And they were just really impressed.
Holmes: I’m picturing a pissed-off defense attorney throwing his paper work in the air after that.
Lewis: (Laughs) Almost.

Holmes: You refer to yourself as “unconventional.” Now, does that refer to how you go about your job or your everyday life?
Lewis: I think it’s all of me.  I don’t think I’ve traveled a path that many people have traveled. I was pregnant my first year in law school. And I managed to have two children, move multiple times, get married, and go to law school in six years. That’s something not that many people have accomplished. I’ve been like that my whole life. I grew up on a dairy farm, now I’m a lawyer. I’m 37 now and I’ve done so much in such short period of time. So, I’m very unconventional.
Holmes: And after all that you won “Survivor.”
Lewis: Yes! (Laughs) It’s one more thing that’s unconventional. I’ve struggled my entire life to get where I am and this will be a great opportunity to show what I’ve learned.

Holmes: Do you have any problems being deceitful?
Lewis: I don’t have problems lying. I’m very good at choosing what I should say and when I should say it. That really comes with my job. I have to know how to deal with defendants. I have to know how to deal with witnesses. I have to know how to deal with judges. So, you’re always having to choose how you speak to those individuals. I’ve learned how to deal with different personalities in different ways.
Holmes: Are you comfortable flirting to get ahead?
Lewis: I don’t necessarily want to flirt, but I’ve said, “If pretty gets me in the door, my brain will help me stay there.” If someone wants to give me five more minutes because they think I’m pretty or are interested in me because I’m a female? That’s fine. But I’m not going to use that as my sole way of getting there.

Holmes: How do you deal with being lied to?
Lewis: I don’t let them know that I’m on to them. Then I try to get more information from them in order to find out how to deal with them.
Holmes: How well do you deal with hunger?
Lewis: I’m actually really good with hunger.
Holmes: I’m not.
Lewis: (Laughs)
Holmes: I’m hungry right now.
Lewis: Don’t get me wrong, I love to eat. I think when I’m stressed I don’t tend to eat. When I’m on trial I usually lose ten pounds. I think stress helps me not think about food.
Holmes: I think some stress is headed your way.
Lewis: (Laughs) I think so.
Holmes: How about sleep deprivation?
Lewis: I haven’t slept an entire night since I had my first child.
Holmes: How about heat?
Lewis: I love the heat. I love being warm, I hate being cold.
Holmes: How about paranoia?
Lewis: I’ve actually dealt with it quite a bit in my profession. It’s something I’m always aware of. When you’re a prosecutor you constantly have to think ahead. You’re always having to be as paranoid about your case as possible so you can be prepared for it.

Holmes: Have you seen any of the other contestants yet?
Lewis: I’ve seen maybe two here. I don’t know if any of the people I saw before made it.
Holmes: Any early thoughts on them?
Lewis: One of them smiled at me in the elevator. That was nice.

Holmes: If there is a twist to this season, what do you think it could be?
Lewis: Gordon, there’s always a twist. I think it’s Exile Island again.

Holmes: If you could align with any past player, who would it be?
Lewis: I’d say Joe (Anglim). He was so good at getting food and he was likable. I think he’d take the pressure off of me because they’d be gunning for him. But, he’s also very trustworthy and would keep me fed.

Holmes: Lightning round time.
Lewis: (Laughs) I’m going to do so bad at this.
Holmes: Believe in yourself. Cats or dogs?
Lewis: Dogs.
Holmes: Beer or wine?
Lewis: Wine.
Holmes: Superman or Batman?
Lewis: Superman.
Holmes: Meat or vegetables?
Lewis: Meat.
Holmes: Republican or Democrat?
Lewis: Democrat.
Holmes: Books or TV?
Lewis: Books.
Holmes: Swimming or sunbathing?
Lewis: Sunbathing.
Holmes: Many casual friends or one good friend?
Lewis: One good friend.
Holmes: A nice car or a nice home?
Lewis: A nice home.
Holmes: Smart or funny?
Lewis: Funny.
Holmes: Parvati or Boston Rob?
Lewis: Boston Rob.
Holmes: A big vacation or a big TV?
Lewis: A big vacation.
Holmes: Working alone or with a team?
Lewis: Alone.
Holmes: Dragons or unicorns?
Lewis: Ooooo! Unicorns!
Holmes: Careful planning or fly by the seat of your pants?
Lewis: Fly by the seat of my pants.
Holmes: And finally, Jeff Probst or Ryan Seacrest?
Lewis: Jeff Probst.
Holmes: See, you killed that!
Lewis: (Laughs) I hope so!

Don’t miss the season premiere of “Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen-X,” Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 8pm ET.