I've been avoiding this thread because we've been behind in Australia and I didn't want to see spoilers, but I think we've finally caught up.
I was really impressed with Mike's decision, not only because it was a very generous and sacrificial thing to do, but because the teaching of the Lord inspired him! I've been absolutely delighted at the Christian overtones of this series, thanks to the witness of Matt. He's even got Jeff Probst thinking about the Lord, comparing the 39 days of Survivor to the Lord's 40 day fast!
I also positively enjoy Phillip. He makes me laugh, and I particularly enjoyed Grant rolling his eyes at tribal council at Phillip's grandiose statements. Phillip revealed during the episode that he is just acting like that as a strategy to get to the end. How can anyone not admire him and the flavour he adds to the show? I think he is wonderful, and am always upset when really interesting characters get voted out almost immediately.
Next episode should be interesting with Andrea and Matt together again. I hope Matt can forgive her.