Survivor’s 16th season began on Thursday. Jeff Probst welcomed a group of fans to the Island. Realizing that they were making up only one tribe, the fans pondered who the heck was going to comprise their opposing tribe. The suspense was lifted rather quickly as a group of ‘favorites’ were introduced. Parvati, James, Amanda, Ozzy, Cirie, Yau-Man, Jonathan, Ami, Eliza and Johnny Fairplay showed up to the surprise and chagrin of their opponents.

The favorites had an easy time of things in the beginning. They got their shelter built and made fire. They also ate well and were very confident in themselves going forward. In fact, four of the faves found time to hook up. James and Parvati and Ozzy and Amanda are making a love connection in Micronesia. Look for things to get hotter as the season goes on.

On the fans’ side, they had trouble with food, shelter and fire. However, they were able to overcome those obstacles and win the immunity challenge. Yes, the favorites had to send someone home first. Johnny Fairplay, who is currently expecting a wee baby with his galpal, Michelle Deighton (of Top Model fame), told both sides that they should send him home.

No one could figure out if Fairplay was on the level or not. In the end, the faves decided to give him what he said he wanted and unanimously voted him off the end…much to our relief.