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Traditionally, Thursday nights are big for reality TV fans. This year is no different. Take a look below to see a trio of series recapped...

Survivor: Micronesia: The episode starts with Mikey and company arriving at camp after the Mary boot, wondering who the hell it was they just voted out. Mikey tells us that Joel is playing "a long game" when he should be playing "a short game", because it's dumb not to keep your team strong until the merge. And Mary added, what, exactly? - TVgasm

The Celebrity Apprentice: Tonight's task was to create a four page photo layout advertising a new type of Dial body wash for Redbook. Omarosa jumped all over being project manager… at first. As soon as Trump stated that PMs have a greater likelihood of being fired, Omarosa not so graciously backed out, thrusting Tito Ortiz into the role. -- Zap2It

Make Me a Supermodel: It's snowy in New York City. The models wake up to a winter wonderland outside. Ronnie Kroell offers Ben a kiss to ease his nerves before elimination. We don't get to hear what the answer is, though. Perry wakes up with a prayer to the gods of modeling. -- Buddy TV

While many viewers are still reeling from another sensation Lost episode, we'll recap what they may have missed on reality TV last night:

Survivor: Micronesia: Favorites won reward and fans won immunity. Kathy and Ami went to Exile Island but the idol remains hidden. This leads us to the main event of the night: The fight for Cirie... TV Guide

Celebrity Apprentice: The episode begins with Omarosa gloating about Trump liking her so much that he moved her away from Piers.  Marilu Henner and Omarosa switch sides.  The teams are taken to a helicopter tarmac... Buddy TV

Make Me a Supermodel: Ronnie comes back and is welcomed by Ben; Ronnie (pictured below) tells him that the amulet worked. When Holly sees Frankie come in she has a thought bubble over her head of a kitten being hit by a lawnmower. She cries. -- AfterElton.com

Two classic reality TV shows hit the air last night. And Make Me A Supermodel, too. What went down on these shows? Let's not waste any more time finding out...

Survivor: The favorites returned to camp after voting out the most notorious villain in Survivor history: Jonny Fairplay. Sea-king Ozzy apparently caught a fish with his bare hands on the walk back to Malakal beach. -- Reality TV Magazine

Celebrity Apprentice: At the start of the episode, Piers Morga was featured telling Tito Ortiz just how horrible Omarosa is. It went on and on and on and ended with Piers saying how he would never go to the women's team. -- Zap2It

Make Me A Supermodel: The bottom three models appear before Niki Taylor, Tyson Beckford and Cory Bautista to hear America's verdict. Ronnie and Frankie are safe, but Katy must go home. -- Buddy TV

Thursdays has always been a big evening for reality TV shows. Let's take a look at what transpired on a trio of them last night...

Survivor: Micronesia: Welcome to the season premiere. It's not just any old fans... it's SUPERfans going up against returning castaways in the latest incarnation of Survivor. Just how super are they? After all, they're calling the returning players "all-time favorites" and we're talking Jonny Fairplay and some more obscure players... -- TV Squad

Make Me a Supermodel: The three models get ready for the elimination ceremony in the morning. Casey's personal hygiene frightens us, as he wakes up in a pile of potato chip crumbs on his bed. How is that even comfortable? -- Buddy TV

Celebrity Apprentice: The claws come out as the teams retire to the penthouse after last week's emotional boardroom. Vinny's gone and Omarosa isn't about to hold back her feelings for Piers and the rest of the guys who goaded Vinny to turn rat on Team Empresario... Reality TV Magazine

Jeff Probst recently chatted with TV Guide about the upcoming season of Survivor, which pits fans versus all-time show favorites.

Regarding: Chet Welch
Chet Welch is a 48-year-old Miss America beauty pageant coach. "One of our casting directors was like, 'He sabotaged me as a kid!'" Probst said. "Chet goes, 'Yep, that was me, and yep, I did it.'"

But does either Welch or another evil genius, Jonny Fairplay, have a real shot at the grand prize?

"Chet's gonna last a few episodes at best," Probst said. "And Fairplay has no chance of winning."

On: Michael Bortone
This Los Angeles-based writer/actor is a longtime fan of the series. "Mikey B" was originally passed over by CBS, but Probst went to bat for him and ultimately changed the suits' minds.

"I saw a live wire," Probst said. "He's interesting when he talks. I'm glad he's here."

Read Probst's full preview now.

Survivor: Micronesia introduces a new format to followers of the show: Fans versus Favorites.

With that in mind, here are a handful of Survivor spoilers for the new season. The attached photos don't reveal any secrets. They're simply from this edition's premiere.

• Johnny Fairplay is voted out quickly after quitting on a challenge in the opener. He makes a whiny exit.

• Yau-Man Chan makes it nowhere near the final four. No one allies with him.

• Parvati hangs in until mid-late season.

• Tracy (a fan) receives an early boot.

• Eliza is out before the jury.

• Mary is the second contestant ousted.

• Alexis, Natalie, and Cirie last for awhile.

Here are a pair of Survivor gossip tidbits:

• Ozzy and Amanda have a showmance

• So do James and Parvati!

This is a departure from typical Survivor marketing. But when you've been on the air so long, it's important to mix it up.

Take a look at a quasi film trailer for the next edition of Survivor, which pits fans versus favorites:

Here is the other half of the cast of Survivor: Micronesia: The Fans...

1 â€" Michael Bortone, 34, a writer/actor from Los Angeles (originally from Boston)
2 â€" Tracy Hughes-Wolf, 43, a commercial builder from Frederick, Va.
3 â€" Joel Anderson, 32, a firefighter from Avondale, Ariz.
4 â€" Kathleen Sleckman, 45, a golf course vendor from Glen Ellyn, Ill.
5 â€" Erik Reichenbach, 22, an ice cream scooper from Ypsilanti, Mich. (works in Hell, Mich.)
6 â€" Mary Sartain, 29, a small business owner from Emeryville, Calif.
7 â€" Chet Welch, 48, a beauty pageant coach from Ford City, Pa.
8 â€" Natalie Bolton, 32, a personal trainer from West Hollywood, Calif (orig. from Houston)
9 â€" Jason Siska, 22, a student teacher from Fox River Grove, Ill.
10 â€" Alexis Jones, 24, a motivational speaker from Beverly Hills (orig. from Austin, Tex.)

Survivor: Micronesia premieres February 7 and pits fans of the show versus veteran favorites from years past.

Here is a photo - along with the identities - of that second group:

11 â€" Cirie Fields, 37, Survivor: Panama
12 â€" Jonathan Penner, 45, Survivor: Cook Islands
13 â€" Amanda Kimmel, 23, Survivor: China
14 â€" James Clement, 30, Survivor: China
15 â€" Ozzy Lusth, 26, Survivor: Cook Islands
16 â€" Yau-Man Chan, 55, Survivor: Fiji
17 â€" Eliza Orlins, 25, Survivor: Vanuatu
18 â€" Jon Dalton (aka Johnny Fairplay), 33, Survivor: Pearl Islands
19 â€" Parvati Shallow, 25, Survivor: Cook Islands
20 â€" Ami Cusack, 24, Survivor Pearl Islands

As Jeff Probst noted this week about the next edition of Survivor:

"For fifteen seasons, Survivor has taken millions of viewers to remote locations all over the world.  Many fans have watched from day one and have always wanted to play.  Now, a select few will get their chance at the adventure of a lifetime."

Probst went on to reveal that these super fans would be playing against favorite Survivor castaways from the past.  ProbsHe also revealed the official title for Survivor 16 as Survivor Micronesia: Fans Vs. Favorites.

While Probst did not tell who exactly would be among the favorites, he did say at least one of the sixteen members of the Survivor China cast would be returning next season.