What a strange turn of events in the premier episode of Survivor Micronesia. America’s badboy Johnny Fairplay basically ASKS to be sent home. Creative editing by CBS makes this look like a ploy to screw the other alliance, but when the votes are read, we see Jon D get the boot. So what gives? The internet is swirling with rumors and conspiracy theories, but I think the answer is pretty simple..

Fairplay was in pain. During the 2007 Fox Reality Channel Really Awards show, Danny Bonaduce interrupts “Survivor” star Jonny Fairplay as he’s introducing an award. Jonny does his signature monkey humping move, and Bonaduce reacts by throwing him over his head. He was rushed to the hospital, and ended up needing something like 15 hours of surgery and 4-6 root canals. He broke some bone in his mouth and is still wearing braces. Apparently Fairplay went to Survivor a week after surgery, and tried to take vicodin with him, but wasn’t allowed.

My guess is that he was still in a world of pain from the surgeries, and decided to use the pregnant fiancee as a convenient excuse to leave the show. Unfortunate timing, but such is life. Now that useless Survivor Cirie will become the swing vote between the two alliances, and will continue to float on through the game.. I’m still trying to figure out why they even cast her, as she’s far from a favorite!