Survivor Cambodia: Episode 1 Power Rankings

We're going to try something a little different here on Reality Ace. Rather than recap each episode like everyone does so well, why not do a little weekly review via the power rankings! Last week, I gave you my pre-season power rankings. The number is parentheses is where they ranked last week. The rankings are based on the first episode performance in combination with pregame information.

#1 Kelley (3)

Kelley Wentworth, the girl who lasted 5 episodes on San Juan del Sur, not only gets more screentime in one episode than in her entire season, but shows why she has so much potential to win this game. She expertly maneuvered a way to search for the Hidden Immunity Idol. And when she discovered it was a clue that lead to its location at the challenge, she didn't play it safe and figured out the exact moment to get it! It was a gutsy move that, if she can play it well, will reward her greatly. She is currently in the majority alliance on her tribe, appearing to allow Spencer and Shirin take the credit for Vytas' exit. Kelley will be one to keep an eye on. 

#2 Jeff (7)

Jeff Varner is playing this game and he is playing it hard. He may appear like he is clueless but he knows exactly what to do. He has set himself up very well by flipping and avoiding a tie (something he is fearful of) at Tribal and yet still finds himself in a powerful position. The minority shelter building alliance needs him if they want to have a fighting shot of remaining. The majority beach people alliance have the numbers and he can easily remain with them. Jeff Varner may think Shirin's driving the train, but clearly knows the destination. 

#3 Shirin (20)

Shirin started at the bottom but because no one is taking her Words Apart reveal seriously, she is able to be a strong strategist. She is the first reason why Vytas is gone. She made him a target and smartly managed to get the numbers on her side. Because of the nature of this specific format, she was able to paint the picture of his potential other tribe alliances that, should he have be reunited with, could have hurt them all later on. Shirin and Spencer together are a dominating force, but if she will need to keep an eye on Kelley who could easily play her soon.

#4 Andrew (5)

Savage is the tribe elder at Bayon and is showing why he is the leader. Savage is not only making camp, he's unifying the tribe (when Joega isn't happening), and making people trust him. With the manly men on his side, Andrew is sitting pretty. As long as players from Outcast past don't suddenly appear, he should be good for a while. 

#5 Jeremy (13)

Jeremy wanted to make a dominating alliance of strong players. And he did that. But he also needed to ensure that he had San Juan del Sur buddy Keith in his back pocket. And he did that too. Keith is easily manipulated and with Jeremy controlling his strings, there should be no wild moves on Keith's part. With Jeremy so strongly aligned and big threats he can easily deflect to, he is in a good place.

#6 Spencer (12)

He could have been a first target or the big man on island. And he is the latter. Combining forces with Shirin as superfans and strategists was a strong move. He helped figure out a way to get Vytas out which will benefit his game. The reason he is behind Shirin is the shelter people thought they had him. That might come back to haunt him soon. He is an easy target as a strong player down the line. Spencer seems to be improving when it comes to his social skills but it's still very early.

#7 Joe (14)

Everyone loves Joe. Joe teaches Joega. Joe looks beautiful. Joe can make fire. Joe looks beautiful. Joe is pulling the wool over everyone's eyes and that's dangerous for them. Joe is back with his pristine social game and having a strong bond with Andrew will work in his favor. With the ladies on his side and the men wanting to work with him, Joe will likely swing whatever way the wind blows. 

#8 Kimmi (4)

Kimmi is perceptive! Let's be honest, she knew what Fishbach was up to. Or she was just assuming and assumed right. Kimmi may be a little on the older side with little to offer, but Survivor is known for allowing these types of players to float right into the merge. She's not making waves, yet, and seems to be getting along and doing exactly what she needs to do to fit in. So far, so good Kappenberg! 

#9 Keith (6)

Keith is a puppet. By burring the hatchet with Jeremy, Keith has a strong alliance that will help him along the way. The trouble is, if the going gets tough, they will get him going. Keith is back to his spitting habits and will likely look like a fool. But this is not a game of fools. He needs to prove his worth and fast because homeboy cannot carrying fire through water. BRING THE MAN SOME BALLS! 

#10 Monica (2)

Monica is playing very quietly, again. But that may be due to her being on the winning tribe and didn't have much to offer when it came to shelter building. But you always have to be weary of those quiet ones. Monica seems eager to snap into game mode the minute she has to. But where are her ties? 

#11 Woo (9)

Woo did one thing well. He won the rice after the marooning. Woo is playing with honor and integrity so far and has bonded with the old school players. After we learned that the old school ways are not happening on the Ta Keo tribe, Woo needs to make some moves. And fast. With the knowledge of pregame alliances, Woo seems to be on the bottom of the totem pole in his current Ta Keo alliance. Vytas was a long term threat. Woo can be too. And he could easily be targeted next.  

#12 Kelly (8)

The original loser had a pretty bad episode. She smartly jumped into the water to retrieve the rice but she couldn't finish. She got to redeem herself in the very first challenge she ever played but she lost to Joey Amazing. She wanted to play with the old school players but they all got played. Kelly is revered because of who she is. At some point the novelty will wear off. Kelly needs to be smart about proving herself. She's clearly a provider at camp but if she can't provide in challenges, she's not worth a whole lot. 

#13 Tasha (10)

Tasha wants to play feisty. What we saw was a girly girl oogling over Joey Amazing. That's not the Tasha we know! Where's the challenge beast?! She seems to be playing nice with Kass but let's see what happens when Bayon loses and they finally have a reason to clash. Get ready for some clawas. 

#14 Kass (15)

Kass is playing a smart game by playing it cool and trying to reinvent her exterior. We all know that she is a loose cannon in the head but if she is perceived to have changed, that could be very rewarding. She is making nice with Tasha and leading the ladies with chores. We haven't really seen an opportunity for her to fail just yet. Unless she has a trick up her sleeve, she will be targeted like Abi. 

#15 Peih Gee (1)

Peih Gee received the baby wrath of Abi-Maria Gomes. While the Brazilian firecracker didn't explode at her, Peih Gee was the source of gossip. Does the paint her in a bad light or does the rest of her tribe know that she just got the unfortunate task of being Abi's punching bag. It's hard to say but regardless, she has a target. The unlikely bond between her and Jeff could be very fruitful though. If they form a tight alliance, no one could see them coming. 

# 16 Terry (16)

Terry was blindsided by the loss of Vytas. I think Terry thought he had everything planned out. With the leader of the old school alliance down a solider, Terry will need to make nice and figure out a way to prove that he may be at the bottom but he's a worthy competitor that they cannot lose. 

#17 Ciera (19)

Ciera had a quiet episode but looking forward, the loss of Vytas is detrimental to her game. Ciera and Vytas were likely alliance members. With him gone, Ciera must rely on who she has on her tribe. Her link with Ta Keo is gone. If her tribe sees Ciera as the threat Vytas was, she will likely be meeting Vytas back home soon. 

#18 Stephen (17)

Stephen Fishbach is a genius. What Stephen Fishbach is not is a man who can break a twig. Stephen got an awful edit. Especially when compared to Savage. But is this just another underdog story in the making? Stephen doesn't seem to have any friends on his tribe and that is never a good thing. Lone players, unless they are needed to be a swing vote, are easy targets that will not hurt tribe unity. Unless he finds that idol he clearly didn't find when he fell in the water, Stephen won't be getting a Fishy from himself anytime soon. 

#19 Abi-Maria (11)

Abi was smart by not exploding and alienating everyone. She beat Vytas! But she did put a giant target on her back. She is now officially easily expendable when the time comes. If the beach people don't want her anymore, she is a goner. We saw her control her emotions, slightly, but is this just a ticking time bomb of things to come? 

Survivor Cambodia- Pre Season Power Rankings

It's time for the first Power Rankings for Survivor: Cambodia. How will these Second Chancers fair? Well, there's a lot of criteria that goes into this season when considering Power Rankings. They include previous reputations, pregame alliances, and the breakdown of the tribes. While it's no secret how the tribes are split, let's take a look at who will form our two tribes Bayon and Ta Keo. 

Bayon
Andrew
Ciera
Jeremy
Joe
Kass
Keith
Kimmi
Monica
Stephen
Tasha

Ta Keo
Abi Maria
Jeff
Kelley
Kelly
Peih- Gee
Shirin
Spencer
Terry
Vytas
Woo

And now for the official Power Rankings! Could this be the perfect boot order? Could be! Make sure to check back each week to see how things shake up! 

POWER RANKINGS- Pre Season

1) Peih Gee
2) Monica
3) Kelley
4) Kimmi
5) Andrew
6) Keith
7) Jeff
8) Kelly
9) Woo
10) Tasha
11) Abi-Maria
12) Spencer
13) Jeremy
14) Joe
15) Kass 
16) Terry
17) Stephen
18) Vytas
19) Ciera
20) Shirin

Survivor: Cambodia Pre Season Assessments

Are you ready for what could be the most epic season of Survivor yet?! For the first time ever, the fans got to vote on who they wanted to see play Survivor again. We have 20 of the most incredible LOSERS in Survivor history. The theme in Cambodia will be about second chances. With a season of people who have never won, the drive will be high. But who will come back and take the Survivor crown?

The Second Chancers

Abi-Maria Gomes 

Season 25- Survivor: Philippines, 5th Place

The Brazilian firecracker is back and swears she is not the villain Survivor Philippines made her out to be. Abi needs to realize the perception everyone had on her and become aware that her wildcard strategy won't work this time around. Abi will need to get people to know that she can be trusted in an alliance. And she'll actually need to prove it. Injury prone Abi was often relegated to the bench during challenges and will need to prove that she is not a weak competitor. Abi has all the odds against her with quite possibly one of the largest up hill battles of any Second Chancer. If she can't make friends, she is easily expendable.
Prediction: Pre Merge

Andrew Savage 

Season 7- Survivor: Pearl Islands, 10th Place 

A Probst favorite and a legend in regards to getting the bad end of the twist stick, Savage got screwed over by the Survivor Pearl Island twist but proved his worth as a player prior to being voted out. Savage was a strong threat in his prime but twelve years later, will the physical game be just as strong? Savage will be a provider and provided that he has some alliance members on his initial tribe, Savage will be a leader who will be able to deflect the strength card on the young guns. Back in the day, Savage was a prime target. But this time, he's a middle of the pack threat which sets him up for a decent place come merge. As long as he doesn’t face any outcasts.
Prediction: Jury

Ciera Eastin 

Season 27- Survivor: Blood vs Water, 5th Place

Whether she likes it or not, Ciera will forever be the girl who voted her mom out of Survivor Blood vs Water. Ciera seemed to only be getting started as a gutsy game player, aiding in the infamous plan to draw rocks resulting in Katie leaving. Ciera has a lot of game connections due to her season and connections via her mom. Ciera needs to get in a solid alliance or prove her worth as a competitor or she will be targeted for her presumed alliances. Her game, like the rocks, is all dependent on the initial tribe lines and fate. I just don't see her getting a fair shot and will be an easy early vote.
Prediction: Pre Merge

Jeff Varner 

Survivor 2- Survivor: The Australian Outback, 10th Place

Jeff is riding high from a great voting campaign and holds the nostalgia factor. Varner has a big mouth and will need to keep it very much in check. It's inevitable he's not as strong as he was but he'll certainly have a stronger will if presented with a peanut butter temptation. Jeff is someone that may brush you the wrong way but his personality is infectious and will likely draw many in. He may have the biggest fight of anyone on the island so expect him to last long, and if not, he'll tear people's games apart on his way out.
Prediction: Jury

Jeremy Collins

Season 29- Survivor: San Juan del Sur, 10th Place

Jeremy has a massive target going into this game. He has a lot of potential alliances. He's also quite strong. With the potential of tribes having power to start, Jeremy may fall victim of the get him while we can vote. He will certainly work hard and fight to stay but his game is highly dependent on how he and his tribe fairs, alliance or not. He wants to play a game against only strong players. Those who he perceives as weak could ban together and boot him. Jeremy needs to play smart and not cocky
Prediction: Jury

Joe Anglim

Season 30- Survivor: Worlds Apart, 10th Place

Joe also comes in with a giant target. He currently holds the Survivor Golden Boy title, which may make him an early target. Joe is extremely likeable and if you let him go too far, he will win. Joe has a lot of pride and will need to check that at the door. As long as he blends in at camp and lets the larger personalities clash, he'll be a necessity and not a liability. But if his ego gets him in trouble, he will be gone the first shot. Joe has an incredibly tough journey but will likely have all of America on his side.
Prediction: Pre Merge

Kass McQuillen

Season 28- Survivor: Cagayan, 3rd Place

The curiosity of Khaos Kass. Kass enters this season with Abi as the biggest villains. While she may not consider herself a villain, she gets the title for blowing up the games of the good guys. Hence a villain. How Kass will fair in this game is all a matter of the people surrounding her. Her reputation will be the downfall of her time in Cambodia. She needs to prove that she is a strategist with good intent and not a crass and bitter flipper. While she won't be a physical threat, she'll be kept around for her puzzle skills. But in the game of big players and big personalities desperately seeking a victory, she may be voted off to secure the lack of Khaos. She comes in with really no alliances to watch her back, so it’s up to Kass to make it on her own.
Prediction: Pre Merge

Keith Nale

Season 29- Survivor: San Juan del Sur, 4th Place

Stick to the plan and Keith should be carried around for a couple weeks. Keith cannot be permitted to speak or think because we all know what happens when he does. Keith fits the old guy bill but he is no Savage or Terry. Keith wins games with balls while the others dominant with strength. If Keith goes rogue, Keith will be on an early plane with Kass. If not, he'll be a loyal alliance member. I think he's learned his ways and has a jury spot waiting for him. Watching him play the game now knowing how will be exciting to watch.
Prediction: Jury

Kelley Wentworth

Season 29- Survivor: San Juan del Sur, 14th Place

Her inclusion is interesting but she's here. And here without her dad. Playing as a solo player with familiar faces can truly work to her advantage. She has a fight and will be looking out for her own game. Kelley wants to experience a jury so she is likely to not make waves in order to insure her spot. Kelley is an underdog in a game of pitbulls. Being someone who had very little TV time her first go around may make the rest of the players forget who she is. And if that’s the case, she will be kept until it’s too late.
Prediction: Finals

Kelly Wiglesworth

Season 1- Survivor: Borneo, 2nd Place

The ultimate runner up, Kelly not only is the nostalgia factor the favs want but she is going to be productions darling. Unlike her first pass, she will be entirely alone with no speculated outside help. Kelly enters the game with virtually no knowledge of anyone playing against her. This could be a benefit for her. Plus the fact that no one wants to vote out Survivor's original loser. With a completely new style of game presented to her, will Kelly be able to adapt to the fact it's no longer a game of playing camp but a bloodthirsty battle for one million dollars. As long as she can survivor herself, America will remember why we fell in love with her.
Prediction: Jury

Kimmi Kappenberg

Season 2- Survivor: The Australian Outback, 12th Place

While many are surprised that she made the cut, Kimmi will bring fire into her game. As a pre merge boot, Kimmi has a lot to prove aside from her finger wiggling skills. Kimmi is older and wiser but her challenge performance will be her deciding factor in this game. She will be one of the older contestants as well as an old school player and that could put her in a bad place. But expect her to make moves to fight for a place in this game. She’s proven that she will do what it takes to win, and that may prove more trust than many other actions.
Prediction: Jury

Monica Padilla

Season 19- Survivor: Samoa, 7th Place

Monica didn't start playing until her final days in Samoa when she blackmailed Russell Hantz. Expect her to bring that game play to Cambodia. She is another unlikely selection which will work in her favor. She will be seen as a virtual non threat and will be able to coast pretty far while the big personalities battle each other. Monica easily could pull a Parvati and shock everyone in the end. But will people's knowledge of that style be at a disadvantage. Monica needs a strong early alliance with the right people. She has a lot to offer and could find herself talking to a jury.
Prediction: Finals

Peih-Gee Law

Season 15- Survivor: China, 5th Place

Peih Gee got dealt a bad hand in regards to initial tribes. Yet she still managed to make it to fifth place. If she has fate on her side, expect Peih Gee to be a warrior in the finals. She's smart, a good challenger, and brings a great social game. She is one of those middle of the pack threats that will be forgotten until it's too late. While many know she is willing to throw a challenge, even if it happens to be her forte, people will keep a close eye on her during the actual challenges. But as long as her social game is on par, Peih-Gee could easily go home a million dollars richer.
Prediction: Finals

Shirin Oskooi

Season 30- Survivor: Worlds Apart, 8th Place

If anyone is coming in with the worst set up, it's Shirin. She is perceived to be annoying but the moment she revealed that she's a multi-millionaire, these Second Chancers are likely to cut her out of the running the first chance they get. And the excuse will be because she is a weak competitor. Shirin is game smart and knows more about any other contestant. She may be used in that respect but there are other Survivor super fans that have a better overall resume. Shirin will certainly provide some great made for TV moments, but this is a game of Survivor veterans. There’s no time to play. It’s war.
Prediction: Pre Merge

Spencer Bledsoe

Season 29- Survivor: Cagayan, 4th Place

Survivor always has a golden boy, until they were replaced by the new version. Spencer replaced Malcolm. And Joe replaced Spencer. This could work greatly in the young lad's favor, deflecting attention onto the new kid in town. But that still doesn't eliminate his incredible knowledge of the game and the players. If his confidence comes across as arrogance, he will set himself up for an early trip home. He has horrendous body language so his poker face better have improved. Expect him to take a seat on the jury bench and become a bitter jury vote.
Prediction: Jury 

Stephen Fishbach

Season 18- Survivor: Tocantins, 2nd Place

Stephen is known for his odd couple relationship with former golden boy JT. But he may be better known for his post Survivor placement as a Survivor expert. With the landscape of great players this season, Stephen instantly becomes a weak player even if he may not actually be one. He will likely be perceived as a threat due to the belief that he has relationships with a large number of Survivors. Will it come back to haunt him? It will if he has nothing to offer. If he does not link up with someone who can carry him past the merge like JT did, he will be a likely first make target if the choice is to weed out the weak.
Prediction: Pre Merge

Tasha Fox 

Season 28- Survivor: Cagayan, 6th Place

Tasha, like Kelly Wiglesworth, is a challenge beast and one of the strongest females out there. Tasha will need to check her ego at the door as she has greatly changed post Survivor. Tasha will need to prove that she has a lot to offer to her tribe and that her ties are to the current tribe and not to players across the way. As long as she remains calm, cool, and collected, expect her to try and take the challenge crown once and for all. Tasha has an incredible presence and I expect her to fair decently well.
Prediction: Jury

Terry Dietz

Season 12- Survivor: Panama, 3rd Place

The game has changed vastly since the man who found the very first hidden immunity idol played. Ten years older, Terry takes the spot as an old guy in the game. Will he be able to align with the new kids or will he be stuck in his old school ways. Out of the gate, Terry needs to prove he is a strong competitor still otherwise he could be a very early cut due to his nice guy threat. And he shouldn’t be shocked if everyone believes he’ll be searching the island for any and all idols.
Prediction: Pre Merge

Vytas Baskauskas

Season 27- Survivor: Blood vs Water, 10th Place

Vytas is someone with a very strong passion and will to win. He naturally has many ties to many players and potential alliances based on people he's played with and their alliances or via his brother's former allies. Vytas could be expendable just with that threat. He has a very Lex-Esque mentality and sense of betrayal. Get on his wrong side and he'll go for blood and not the smart game move. He has a naturally rough exterior and if the people who don’t know him can’t reach him on a personal level, he could seem like he’s your enemy. The yoga mind may not be the Vytas who will be playing for a second change
Prediction: Pre Merge

Woo Hwang

Season 28- Survivor: Cagayan, 2nd Place

Woo needs a second chance to redeem himself from his awful decision that ultimately cost him the million dollar prize. Woo strives on integrity and honor. In this version of the game, those two theories cannot exist. Woo claims he'll play a different game but the reality is he won't. His honor is great for people seeking trust. But that will very likely backfire as it will cause an instant target and alliance. If he gets far enough in the first part of the game, he will be eliminated right before the merge because he will beat anyone.
Prediction: Pre Merge