The Challenge: Battle of the Bloodlines Episode 1 Power Rankings

The drama was in full swing. And so were the hookups. After hookups (Cory and Aneesa!? Mitch and Rianna?! Kelly Anne and Dario?! Tony and Christina...well, we didn't quite see that...), fights (let's just lump everyone into that one), and a duo almost kicked off (brothers will be brothers but cool it Raines kids!), the bloodlines are surely out for blood. The format was a bit confusing and will likely change up, but the first casualties were Are You the One?'s Christina and her sister Emily. With a few players forming some sort of strategic alliance (Cara, Kelly Anne, and Cohutta) to prevent Bananas from winning, will this be a consistent Bananas attack or will The Challenge beast form a brigade to take control?

#1) Cohutta and Jill (3)

Cohutta and Jill won the first challenge. By default you could say. Or strategy. While Cohutta was in the dark about the plan of attack, Cara and Kelly Anne had their partners help Cohutta win to prevent Johnny Bananas from winning. It was a smart move. Cohutta and Jill were a strong duo already, this makes them even more powerful. Especially since they elected a rookie team that went home to go into the Pit. 

#2) Cara Marie and Jamie (1)

Cara made a strong move against Johnny last week. Was she playing too strong too soon? We'll find out but she proved she's in it to win it. Jamie seems like a good competitor but it will all come down to how his cousin plays the social game. So far they're out of the drama. Which is good because there are a lot of drama targets.

#3) Cory and Mitch (2)

These boys are rookie threats. They have bonds with a veteran in Aneesa and her cousin Rianna. Is it a coincidence that the partners are partnering? Perhaps. Cory, even with liquor in his system, did not get into the drama with Vince. And that shows he's in it for the victory. Mitch seems really well liked. Cory and Mitch are definitely the underdogs and dark horses of the season. Watch out for them.

#4) Kelly Anne and Anthony (6)

Kelly Anne and her old beau Cohutta had little camera time together. Rather she found a cute boy toy in Dario. Will that last or is she manipulating him for a number? I predict the latter. Her strategy with Cara will likely help her but she and Johnny have a volatile past. Expect it to ignite if Johnny doesn't get his way.

#5) Johnny and Vince (4)

I'm predicting a Johnny Bananas temper tantrum soon. The first challenge proved that no one wants him to win. And that does not bode well for him. He needs to create an army to carry out his dirty work or he will be gone. Vince is like a replica of his cousin. Vince is not afraid to spread some lies to stir up the drama. He just needs to check himself if no one wants to play the drama game with him. They are the villains of the season, no doubt.

#6) Nany and Nicole (9)

Nany has always depended on others when she played this game. Now she has someone depending on her. We saw her rise to the occasion and avoid the drama when Vince tried to stir up the rumors of her and Cory hooking up. Nany cannot have a breakdown and she can not get caught up on the broken heart she has because of Cohutta. Nany needs to keep her head in the game. Nicole, on the other hand, is ready to get into the drama mix. Watch out for her. She will cause some damage.

#7) Dario and Raphy (11)

Dario and Raphy are twins and cannot be told apart. Or least, I can't tell them apart. They seem like a strong duo but they are arrogant. And that will likely bite them in the ass. Kelly Anne has her pulse on Dario and he has no idea.

#8) Camila and Larissa (5)

The Brazilian Sisters found drama already! Are we really surprised? We didn't really see much out of their challenge play but Camila and Larissa are likely going to get on people's nerves. Camila may need to find some allies. And that ally may be Johnny Bananas, the man her dragged her to previous victory.

#9) Thomas and Stephen (10)

They seem like great guys. But they don't seem like they're cut out for this game. They are both equally endearing and goofy. They probably have a great social game going. If the format changes and people want an easy Pit victory, expect the twins to be targeted soon.

#10) Aneesa and Rianna (12)

Aneesa is the oldest competitor. But she will make you forget that. She is eager to party and play and do what it takes to finally win one. By aligning with Cory and Mitch, Aneesa could be saved and carried far. That is if they stay out of the bottom. And with Christina and Emily gone, that is likely not going to happen. 

#11) Tony and Shane (8)

Oh man. Tony has a reputation. And he confirmed that reputation on day one. He should be thankful that Christina is gone. And he should be equally thankful that he and Shane weren't kicked off for their stupid fight. Shane is a social butterfly. People love him. But he needs his brother to stay in check. Little bro will need to keep an eye on big bro or they are goners. 

#12) Leroy and Candice (7)

Leroy can't catch a break! Candice is getting the dodo edit already. She's not very strong. She puked on the van. Leroy will need to carry his cousin to victory or he will be gone oh so fast. 

#13) Jenna and Brianna (14)

We are seeing a new side of Jenna. The feisty side. She just needs to bring that fire into the challenges to keep her and her cousin out of the Pit. Right now, they will be the bottom team from now until they're gone. We know they will get into some family drama soon. Will that hurt their game play?