Well I'm not put off by the fact that the cameramen have experience of hostile environments, (I doubt very much they've ever had to 'survive') the fact the water source has been fortified or the cayman being planted. Based on BG's responses to the criticisms I still think it's a valid format. Sam is hot. And Rupert has that brooding masterful edge.
I love shows like this. I loved Castaway and this is just like that except without all the whiny airheads. I love watching people's characters emerge and bonds develop without too much heavy intervention from production as most other reality shows are now victim to.