I hate Grodner. For some reason I feel the person going home day one was a late decision made in order to allow a vet the chance to be in the game.
I still feel that though they aren't in the game, the vets will get all the spotlight yet again. I hate how alliances are already somewhat forced (at least in some fashion) and how the new players just seem like pawns other than real people.
I would rather the vets just play. I hope the rest of the season improves and we get more of the newbies.
Also, Ashley is absolutely amazing. Love her.