Bit of an underwhelming first episode since it was centered around fricking Aneesa. And I am already sick of seeing people lie and say they really want to see Aneesa get the win this season. frick that, you are all there for the million bucks and you only want to see yourself win. Idiots.

And I am also so sick of Aneesa trying to tell everyone how much of a badass she is and used to be. No, you are not. You suck and have always sucked. You don't make finals and you gas out at everything. Sure, you're probably one of the smarter ones on the show, but that's not some great feat. And you're good at puzzles sometimes. But are not a beast, at least not in terms of athleticism.

I was really hoping someone with a photographic memory would've just grabbed the little color thing, memorized it really fast, and then crowhopped it as far as they could and made everyone else go chase it while they plugged their colors in.

Wes getting hammered by the shoe in super slow motion with the epic music in the background was pretty great.

I love how mad Fessy was when she picked him. But he was obviously a good choice. And how pumped is be that partners will be changing this season...

Lolo being avoided is insane. Sure, she's nuts but so is every other chick on the show. And like people have said, she's immediately one of the best, if not THE best, competitors in terms of athleticism ever on the show. I am kinda surprised Wes didn't go for her since he kinda knows her from Champs vs. Pros. Although he got a solid partner too though. I was also hoping Darrell would've scooped her up too.

I loved the girls elimination angle. Although I wish they wouldn't have thrown it at them so late, I guess they have to mix it up to keep the challengers on their toes. As stupid as they always are, they are usually pretty good at figuring out the game and its angles, and how to work those angles. It was funny seeing all their faces when their strategy to go big right off the bat backfired on them. I guess Wes and CT were right, and you should play the first elimination safe to see what the game is all about before making power plays.

Kam is incessantly annoying. Leroy will be miserable for the rest of his life. He comes off as the cucked dude who finally "learned" to love and appreciate the girl he can't stand.

Darrell should have made a play at Lolo or Teresa. He knows how good Teresa is and Lolo will rake in physical challenges. I also think she's fairly smart too. He would just have to control her politically and keep her ego in check. I'm not sure how he will fare with that rookie chick.

I'm interested to see what happens to CT now. I was gonna be kinda pissed if Ashley lost and CT went home without even being able to compete. Let's say she chooses the Asian dude (Lolo's partner), does Lolo then choose between Wes and CT, or would she automatically get Wes?

This season is set up to be good, I just hope they don't try to get rid of the former champs first...although the switching of partners should curb that a little bit. And the limited skulls thing will also change that up a bit I think. Would be awesome if Natalie keeps getting either voted in or wins challenges and chooses to go in, just to keep anyone else from winning a skull. I know it would never happen, but how cool would it be for her to roll into a final as the only girl with a skull?