Russell is the entire reason I watched seasons 10-20 and did that massive watchthrough topic a while back.
I'd say that it was worth it. He may never win, but he's constantly entertaining which I think is sometimes more important anyway.
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If you wake up at a different time, in a different place, could you wake up as a different person? [HERO'S PLUNGE]
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