Kaoh Rong

Kaoh Rong

Thursday, March 31, 2016

American Idol 15: Top 4 Performance Power Rankings

Guys, it's getting very close to the end. And it's quite sad! But I have to say American Idol seems to be going out with a bang! It's a very strong final four, though a clear cut winner seems to have emerged last week! Can Trent maintain the momentum and take the crown or will La'Porsha or the boys knock him off the top spot? Here's a look at last week's exciting performances! 

Round 1

#1) Trent Harmon


“Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top

Well, Trent plus ZZ Top? What a strange combo. Never would I pair these two. But Trent but a swamp rock vibe to the song and it’s quite incredible. This is a performance that will be remembered for years to come. Well done Mr. Harmon. This is your game to lose. 

Score: 10

#2) Mackenzie Bourg



“I Want You to Want Me” by Cheap Trick

The song choice and the Mackenzie style combo was predictable. You know he was gonna acoustify it. Did it work? Absolutely! What was an angsty lyric was given heart and passion. It’s one of those arrangements that you can completely hear on a movie soundtrack. Mackenzie has a great tone and star power. Any other season he wins, he just has stiff competition this go around.

Score: 9

#3) La’Porsa Renae


“Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi

I feel like La’Porsha picked this song because it was used many seasons ago and her knowledge of classic rock may be limited. That being said, she did a mighty fine job with the Bon Jovi classic. From a performance standpoint, she seemed a bit uncomfortable. This was by far not one of her best moments, which is scary this late in the competition. 

Score: 8.5

#4) Dalton Rapattoni 


“God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys

Danger Will Robinson! Another midtempo song for Dalton. This is a song that would allow his voice and heart to shine. Did it pay off? This late in the game, I don’t think it was a moment maker. It was very sweet and heartfelt but this was not what he needed in this moment. And it’s a same.

Score: 8.5


Round 2

#1) Trent Harmon

“Chandelier” by Sia

Oh what a big song! Trent just went from contender to superstar. Trent brought a new side to him with this pop style. We got to hear the purity of his voice in a way we have never seen before. I don’t remember another contestant having such an incredibly perfect night this late in the game. This could have been his song. This was his moment.

Score: 10

#2) La’Porsha Renae

“Elastic Heart” by Sia

This was an excellent song choice for La’Porsha. It’s a stunning lyric. There was a genuine connection from artist to song. She truly made this song her own. I still think she’s a bit rigid in performance but you cannot deny the extraordinary instrument La’Porsha has. 

Score: 9

#3) Mackenzie Bourg

“Titanium” by David Guetta ft. Sia

This song is a vocal rollercoaster and is synonymous with Sia. Again, it’s been Mackenziefied. And that’s all well and good. He is a singer-songwriter. But it was a bit eh. I’d listen to it on repeat but he’s not making a case to make the finals. And that makes me incredibly sad.
Score: 8.5

#4) Dalton Rapattoni

“Bird Set Free” by Sia

First, let’s talk about that jacket. Did someone drop paint on it? Second, song choice. Not the best. Like Mackenzie, it’s very predictable. Vocally, Dalton set himself free which was nice to see. But this was not a strong vocal. There was personality but it didn’t do much for him. And the background vocals hurt him a tad. It’s shame that he’s not finding a moment in the latter part of the game.

Score: 8

Overall Rankings

#1) Trent Harmon- 84.5 points
#2) La’Porsha Renae- 81.5 points
#3) Dalton Rapattoni- 80 points
#4) Mackenzie Bourg- 79 points

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Survivor Kaoh Rong: Power Rankings Episode 7

Trust is a huge part of Survivor. Just an inkling of untrustworthiness and your torch could be snuffed. Just ask Dr. Obama! Peter was just too wishy washy and ultimately paid a price. And in turn put Julia into a very powerful position. The person who should have gone is now an unassuming threat that come merge, could see a direct path to the end. But how will this Kaoh Rong merge fair? We shall find out soon! But here are the latest rankings! 

#1) Jason (1)


Like him or hate him, Jason is sitting very pretty. He will soon be reunited with his long lost Bash Brother who now has an idol buddy in Tai. Jason knows how to work Scot. The trick will be whether or not Scot tells Jason about Tai's idol. If Jason is left in the dark, his stock greatly drops. 

#2) Scot (2)


I fear Scot is loyal to a fault. With Brawn being a potential swing vote, Scot will follow the leader and the leader is Jason. Scot's biggest play will be whether or not he reveals Tai's idol to his buddy. If he were to keep it a secret, Scot is a power player. Should Jason learn of it and not come from Scot's mouth, he's screwed. Jason wants to win and will cut him for it.

#3) Cydney (4)


Cydney is a quiet beast and I love it! The reason she's not at the top is she lacks the solid number 2 that Jason has in Scot and Scot has in Jason. We've come to learn that Cydney is a true triple threat and is more personable that Jason. And that makes her a bigger threat. Cydney needs to find a solid side alliance. Perhaps that will be in Michele and Julia. They do need to replace their fallen leader.

#4) Debbie (5)


Debbie is getting dangerous! People outside her tribe are warming up to her! She's gaining trust in people. But they don't know her true crazy. Once they do, Debbie could be voted out just to save sanity. Debbie's game could also be derailed if Joe forces her to turn on her numbers or if people talk about her double dealing. If we lose Debbie, we lose our biggest narrator in confessional. 

#5) Neal (3)


Neal has been mighty silent. And that could be good or bad. Neal has an idol that seemingly no one knows about. It gives him a solid week if he is viewed as a threat but looking at the make up of the merge tribe, Neal has a few buffers to throw shots at. Like Debbie, Neal will need to learn intel about Aubry's big move. He will need to make a quick decision to decide how that will affect his game moving forward.

#6) Tai (7)


This will be a telling merge for the fate of Tai Trang. We already know that Scot likes Tai but Jason has not met Tai yet. Depending on how Scot introduces the pair will determine how Tai and Jason bond. I fear that if Jason fells Tai has grown closer to Scot, he will easily target him. Jason needs Scot and cannot lose him to anyone. There's so much talk about Scot being the link to the two idols but wouldn't it be fascinating that rather than powering them together Tai and Jason use them AGAINST each other? 

#7) Julia (11)


Julia should have been gone. That was the easy move. Peter just tried his power move a week too late. You have to credit Julia for laying low enough yet gaining enough incite on the tribe to stick around. In a merge tribe, Julia will coast far. Especially now that she'll be back with Michele and has a few new ally options. Julia isn't higher only because she isn't linked to anyone in a power spot. But expect her to move up next week.

#8) Michele (8)


There's no crying in Survivor, bro. This Jersey girl has a bite but we also saw her lose it. Showing vulnerability was not a good look for Michele. And there is a reason we saw her and Nick butt heads a bit. The trouble for Michele, and Nick, is they have yet to see a Tribal Council. They don't have experience in the half truths of Tribal. Michele moves up simply because she gets Julia back. Michele will need to trust Julia and whoever she has in her back pocket because those bonds have been tried. Michele's potential link to Debbie has not be tested. And that's scary.

#9) Aubry (6)


Abury's Tribal Council decision will be debated for a long time. Did she make the right move? Was crossing out the name a good idea? Should she switched on the revote? It doesn't matter at this point but I honestly think this move will bite her in the butt. I don't see Joe trusting her. Though Julia, and in turn Tai and Scot, should be thankful, simply thinking about voting off Julia proves she's indecisive. Aubry will need to save face and put out every fire that is bound to be set a blaze when the merge happens. The manner of her vote will be a great discussion and depending on who tells the story and how they tell it will seal Aubry's fate. I see Aubry out very soon.

#10) Nick (9)


While I'm slightly disappointed we'll never see the interactions of the two biggest egos in all of Cambodia, Nick is in trouble. Yes, Nick has a pretty solid read on the truth of Debbie and Jason. But Nick also thinks he has some control. If Beauty becomes a target, he has three people ready to throw his name out there. Nick is a perfect merge boot. Can anything save him?

#11) Joe (10)


Peter may have been blindsided by going home but Joe is probably the one with the biggest blindside. Not only did Aubry turn on their plan, she did it in grand fashion. Joe seems like a nice guy. We know he gets a little Hulk-ish when he's angry. Joe will most certainly go off on Aubry. Whether he does it privately or publicly will be his downfall. I could see him getting so moody that he just stops playing. And if enough targets see him give up, it's easy to want to vote Joe out. We haven't really seen Joe be worthwhile in the challenges so he's not a threat in that manner but the grandpa persona could garner votes down the line. If Joe goes in the next vote or two, it will officially be the demise of the Brains tribe. 

Thursday, March 24, 2016

American Idol 15: Top 5 Performance Power Rankings

Tonight we saw the end of the Judges Save meaning we will officially decide who makes the Top 4. There is a clear front-runner who should be eliminated. And that's Sonika. She's been in the bottom so much it makes sense. But hey, it's American Idol, anything could happen! Here's a look at last week's performances and let's just say it was unpredictable! 

Round 1

#1) Mackenzie Bourg


“Wild World” by Cat Stevens 

A very very strange song choice for Mackenzie. Because it’s a bit of an older song, Mackenzie was able to put a modern spin on it. Again, not a moment making song but it was a strong performance for him. In fact, it reinvented the song. 

Score: 9.5

#2) Dalton Rapattoni


“Numb” by Linkin Park

Well I haven’t heard this song on this show before! Off the bat, the production value was on point. Can we talk about the green live projection? It was amazing! I think this was a great song choice for him as it is in his wheelhouse and Dalton was still able to change it up by putting himself in it. The only downfall the song provided is it didn’t give him a moment. It was like a mid concert song. It got lost.

Score: 9

#3) La’Porsha Renae


“Ready for Love” by India.Arie

La’Porsha kept it simple by staying seated and allowing her vocals do the work. It’s not a super well-known song so she didn’t have to fight against India.Arie for mimicking. That being said, it was a tad pitchy in her screechy section. It was a very understated performance.

Score: 9

#4) Tristan McIntosh


“Independence Day” by Martina McBride

A safe song choice but by playing it on piano continues to confuse me in defining who Tristan is. Again, I’m getting Alicia Keys vibes. Yes, you can be a crossover artist but Tristan is way too young to decide that. America is expecting her to sing these booming songs but playing it on piano killed her performance. We didn’t get to see her move. Vocally, this was by far Tristan’s strongest performance.

Score: 8.5

#5) Sonika Vaid


“Let It Go” by Demi Lovato

Well, maybe we should credit Idina Menzel on this but that’s not very poppy. This song was a daring choice because of how notorious it is. This will either be Sonika’s make or break moment of the competition. It started off incredibly low which was scary. When she moved into the bridge it put her into a great vocal spot. And then she did a bizarre cut of the song that is bound to make little girls across America incredibly confused. Will this help Sonika get into the Top 4? Likely not. 

Score: 8.5

#6) Trent Harmon


“Counting Stars” by One Replic

Right off the bat, Trent delivers an odd tone to the song. Why? Because this is not the right song for him at all. It’s a lyrically complicated song so it doesn’t really give him an opportunity to do much with it. As far as a performance, he stayed behind the mic but kept it active. Pretending that America chose the song for him, they failed him.

Score: 8

Round 2

#1) Dalton Rapattoni

“The Sound of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkle 

What a bold song choice! There is an instant darkness in Dalton’s performance. For those who are purists, you will hate this performance. But for those of us who appreciate a good reimagining, Dalton succeeded. This performance has the potential to go down in American Idol history. In fifteen seasons, I’d put it in my top 50 best performances.

Score: 10

#2) Trent Harmon

“Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd 

If you’re looking for a song that fits Trent perfectly, this is it. Gritty Sourthern-fried rock! It not only fits his voice, but it draws back to the artist that he truly is. And it brings the hat back! There is a lot of heart in this performance and while it may not have been soaring, this was Trent’s moment. This should catapult him into the finale. 

Score: 10

#3) La’Porsha Renae

“No More Drama” by Mary J. Blige

Song choice on point. La’Porsha brought soul to this performance. There was emotion in her song, but how genuine was it? From a performance perspective, the bopping was a bit tedious. I can’t say it was her best performance. I think the judges were into it more than I was. It was fine. And predictable.

Score: 9

#4) Mackenzie Bourg

“Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson

A song that’s been done to death, Mackenzie managed to make this song his own. Again, it’s a very subtle performance. It didn’t have power behind it. What he did do with it was he brought a strong interpretation of the lyric. 

Score: 8.5

#5) Sonika Vaid

“Clarity” by Zedd ft. Foxes

Well, this was not a great song choice. And it’s a shame because this needed to be Sonika’s moment to put herself in the Top 4. With this performance, I don’t see that happening. She’s not nearly as strong as the boys or La’Porsha. In any other season or perhaps in a future season, Sonika could make it far. This is such a strong season of individuals that Sonika is done. And it’s a shame because she finally went uptempo.

Score: 8.5

Overall Power Rankings

#1) Trent Harmon- 64.5 points
#2) La'Porsha Renae- 64 points
#3) Dalton Rapattoni- 63.5 points
#4) Mackenzie Bourg- 61.5 points
#5) Sonika Vaid- 57.5 points

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Survivor Kaoh Rong: Episode 6 Power Rankings

Oh how a swap can truly change a game! Fate played a big part in Kaoh Rong as the odd number forced poor little Julia to be exiled alone on Brawn beach and caused the ouster of Anna, the girl set up for victory. Now that Julia will be taking her place, is she dead on arrival or can she maneuver her way back into the game? 

#1) Jason (5)


How did Jason manage to steal the top spot? By showing a softer side and managing to have a everyone want him for a number. Aside from Cydney, no one on his tribe knows his dark side. Or that he has an idol. This puts him in a great position. But will this go to his head? Most likely. Jason should also be happy that his number two knows where another idol is!

#2) Scot (10)


Scot is in a powerful position but I don't think he knows just how to use his power. But for now, Scot is the only one to know where two hidden immunity idols are. It seems like we're being set up to see Scot try to link Jason and Tai together but who will get the super idol advantage? I wouldn't be shocked if Scot ends up being booted as a result.

#3) Neal (4)


Neal has an idol! And nobody knows! Neal is set up pretty well on the 2v2v2 tribe. He's strong and has some good ties. If a Brain is going to go, Debbie is making more waves than he is. Oh and he has the idol.

#4) Cydney (9)


Cydney is officially the underdog of the season. Cydney proved that she is a triple threat and she has a draw that people flock to her. Unless something drastic happens, Cydney has nothing to worry about until the merge. Then it's a different story.

#5) Debbie (6)


Debbie is making friends and adding numbers. Debbie has many hands in many pots. And that could be great. But if anyone cross talks, Debbie could be in some deep shit. If her tribe loses, Debbie must fade into the background or her big mouth will get her booted.

#6) Aubry (8)


When Aubry is the decision maker of the tribe, you know you're in deep trouble. Aubry has the numbers with Joe and Peter but both boys are quite awful players. What will happen when Julia comes to the tribe? She needs to keep her close in case the boys team up.

#7) Tai (7)


Tai made a power move by not playing the idol on Anna. But was that his choice? That's debatable. Tai gets to keep his idol but Scot knows about it. That could be dangerous. Is Scot trustworthy? Does he have Tai's best interest in mind? I highly doubt it.

#8) Michele (3)


Michele is gonna lose it when she finds out Anna is gone. With Michele gone and Julia on the bottom, Michele should be extremely worried. She not only needs to rely on Nick but she needs to find some other buddies, and fast.

#9) Nick (13)


If the Beauties become to target, Nick needs to be worried about Michele throwing him under the bus. With a merge on the verge, Nick is an easy target. But it looks like Debbie wants a piece of Nick. Feeding his ego is a scary thought.

#10) Joe (11)


Joe has still not made a decisive move on his own. Being a loyal soldier is fine but it will not win him the game. Joe needs to do something immediately. Even if it means turning on Peter. 

#11) Julia (2)


Julia has a lot to be worried about. Coming in as Anna's replacement, she is immediately on the bottom. She will need to charm her way into some new alliances as well duck for cover and allow other people fight there way out of the game.

#12) Peter (12)


I worry that Peter has no clue how to truly play this game. I honestly wouldn't have been shocked if he went last week because he is so damn annoying. Peter needs to be thankful that he wasn't the target and lay low. If he voices his opinion, everyone will turn on him. 

Thursday, March 17, 2016

American Idol 15: Top 6 Performance Power Rankings

In this final and abbreviated season, we lost another two to leave us with six. The theme of the night was questionable. Most performed songs? Did we really want that? No. Sure, it's nice to mention some of these songs in passing but the thing about the show is finding new moments with new songs. Alas. We were also given a duet round which, to say the least, was not a strong point for some. And that may be due to the producers picking some awful songs. In the end we said goodbye to Lee Jean and Avalon Young, both of whom deserved to go at this time. While they may not be the best ever, this is truly one of the first times in 15 seasons where almost any of the remaining singers could conceivably win. So who will we say goodby to next week!

Duets

#1) La’Porsha Renae and Trent Harmon 


“See Again” by Wiz Kalifa ft. Charlie Puth

Is this a precursor to the finals? It’s possible! La’Porsha and Trent doing a duet on an R&B hit? On paper it sound kinda scary but these two prove their worth as individuals and artists who could have long careers. Sure, it turned into a riff-off and it was a bit too slow for my taste but overall, these two sounded great together.

Score: 9

#2) Mackenzie Bourg and Dalton Rapatoni


“I Want It That Way” by Backstreet Boys

I wish Mackenzie didn’t play guitar on this because it hurt the vibe of the duet. But when they came together and sang in harmony, it was stunning. Yes, the song was a bit weird but they are both incredible vocalists. I wish this song did more for them because they are better artists than this performance. 

Score: 8

#3) Lee Jean and Tristan McIntosh


“I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith

My eyes got big when I heard this was the song. Giving the teens one of the greatest love songs ever is just a dumb idea. But they actually did a fine job with it. Lee is not the best when it comes to harmonizing. It’s clear Tristan was on the harmony with Lee on the melody and Lee just messed it up. Tristan was the clear stand out on this but Lee really pulled her down.

Score: 8

#4) Avalon Young and Sonika Vaid


“Rise Up” by Andra Day

I don’t know this song well. Does it fit Sonika? Yes. Avalon? Absolutely not. They made it work with one big exception. They didn’t look like they were collaborating together. And that’s due to the drastically different looks. I just don’t buy what Avalon is selling. And it’s sad that it hurt Sonika. It’s sad to say but these two looked like a bad High School Talent Show.

Score: 7.5


Solo

#1) Trent Harmon


“Stand By Me” Ben E. King

Trent is moving away from the country crooner to become a full-fledged crooner. It was a pretty solid performance proving that he has versatility. The kid’s got range. From a performance aspect it was a bit odd but his vocal was astonishing. 

Score: 9.5

#2) La’Porsa Renae


“Come Together” by The Beatles

La’Porsha put the groove in The Beatles! There is so much soul in this song! I’m so glad she’s not doing another ballad. This really is a perfect song for her. The one thing that I don’t love about her performance is the outfit. It’s not flattering at all. Appearance is important. I’ve been on Avalon for it. Whether she’s comfortable in the outfit or not, it doesn’t show who she is.

Score: 9.5

#3) Dalton Rapattoni


“Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles

This is brazen song choice. This song has been reimagined many times on this show and no one has done it quite like David Cook. Dalton’s rendition is good. It’s not David Cook’s. This performance proved his showmanship and artistry but it was not a vocal showcase until he went for it in the finale choruses. I wish he had a stronger song that really defined his voice. 

Score: 9

#4) Mackenzie Bourg


“You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Crocker

I don’t love this song choice. But Mackenzie managed to do something beautiful with it. It was a very melodic performance. Understated. It proved that he can go beyond the singer-songwriter realm. I think this may have been his make or break performance. If America likes it, he will move on other wise we may be saying goodbye to him prematurely. 

Score: 9

#5) Tristan McIntosh


“A Broken Wing” by Martina McBride

Tristan is back into the country thing but this time she is singing a song that is a little closer to her style. Song selection is key and finally Tristan found something in her wheelhouse. The arrangement needed to be brought up into a slightly higher key as it started a little low but when she hit the chorus, Tristan soared. This is her breakout moment.

Score: 9

#6) Sonika Vaid


“I Have Nothing” by Whitney Houston

This is a BIG song. A big song for a petite girl. She looked the part. Her vocals were right. But does she have the star power to make it past next week? I really don’t think so. She’s no Whitney. And there have been many who sang this song better. And in a higher key. Sonika did a fine job but she was rightly in the bottom 3.

Score: 8

#7) Avalon Young


“P.Y.T.” by Michael Jackson

I’m gonna hate you, pretty young thing. Avalon, I get you have a love for this R&B style. But this song made no sense for you. Going back to Harry’s lyric analysis, this song is insanely uncomfortable. Vocally, the song did nothing but become a hinderance. The arrangement didn’t suit her. This was a show killer.

Score: 6.5

#8) Lee Jean



“Let It Be” by The Beatles

I just had visions of the movie “Across the Universe”. And that rendition is perfect. Lee’s? Far from perfect. It was an incredibly shaky performance with very little connection to the song. The song is beautiful but it is not something that works for his voice. And it’s a shame that this will be his farewell song.

Score: 6

Overall Power Rankings

#1) Trent Harmon- 46.5 points
#2) La’Porsha Renae- 46 points
#3) Dalton Rapattoni- 44.5 points
#4) Mackenzie Bourg- 43.5 points
#5) Sonika Vaid- 40.5 points
#6) Tristan McIntosh- 39 points

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Survivor Kaoh Rong: Episode 5 Power Rankings

What an emotionally powerful episode we had! Beast Mode Cowboy gets medavaced. The Blondie era has come to a close. And we are on the verge of a tribal swap! We know that the game sees its first massive change depending on how the tribes shake up. So how will it affect the players in Kaoh Rong? 

#1) Anna (1)


I'm still high on Anna. I think she is a strong enough player that no matter where she ends up, she'll be able to work with whoever she has with her from the Beauty tribe. She has strong ties to the ladies and Tai. Nick will need her. Anna is set up well. The only thing that could set her back is if she finds herself alone.

#2) Julia (3)


Julia is in a great position as she is unassuming. She is not a big threat to anyone. With the merge on the minds, there are bigger fish to fry. Unless she messes up in a challenge and finds herself as a Brawn target, Julia will do just fine.

#3) Michele (4)


It's getting really old that I keep saying see above. I think for the sake of change, this swap will do everyone good. Michele is like Julia. Unassuming. The difference is that Michele may fight back if anyone tries to mess with her game. It's the Jersey in her.

#4) Neal (5)


Neal could easily take the top spot but the difference between Neal and Anna is that Neal is male and people will assume he is more of an individual immunity threat. The other difference is that Anna appears to have tighter bonds with her tribe. Neal is on a bit shakier grounds.

#5) Jason (2)


Ok here's the thing. Jason could easily have the bottom spot right now. Jason's game depends on where he lands and with who. If he is with Scot, he is a target. If he is with Cydney, he is less of a target. If he is alone, he is an essential swing vote for someone. We know that if Jason doesn't like someone, he will let them know. It will be very interesting to see how he would handle the likes of Debbie, Tai, and some of the other different personalities.

#6) Debbie (10)


How did Debbie land this high? She showed her vulnerable side. She is breakable. While she was disappointed that she went down, it proved that she is not as strong as she thought and will now make others think the exact same thing. She may float her way into the merge and beyond. Looks may be deceiving and she is about to be underestimated. 

#7) Tai (6)


Tai was devastated that his cuddle buddy was medivaced. But more so, his biggest ally is gone. Yes, he has the idol but will he know when the right moment is? I'm worried that Tai will get lost in the shuffle.

#8) Abury (8)


We really haven't seen much game coming out of her mouth. She's been a great loyal soldier but that's about it. Again, if the bigger threats become the target, Aubry is safe. But she will be an easy scapegoat for certain people just because she appears weak. 

#9) Cydney (11)


Like Debbie, going down may actually be a blessing in disguise for Cydney. But unlike Debbie, if tribal lines are the means for the next vote, Cydney has fewer numbers on her side. Cydney needs to hope she is left alone to become a swing vote. If she is then she will become a very powerful person.

#10) Scot (9)


Scot is a puppet. He needs Jason to survive. If he is alone, he is an incredibly easy target. Just like Cliff was. But if he has Jason, they bash brothers will come out swinging. Scot's game is completely dependent on who he ends up with.

#11) Joe (12)


Joe has been a disappointment for me this season. He just hasn't done much of anything. Who is Joe as a player? Maybe this swap will give us the answer.

#12) Peter (15)


Peter must be thrilled that a swap is coming. This means he can forge new relationships. He just needs to be sure not to offend his fellow Brains because they will throw him under the bus the first chance they get. 

#13) Nick (13)


Losing Caleb is actually bad for Nick. Caleb was a slight ally and a perfect meat shield. Nick looks like a threat, despite not actually seeing that quite yet. Nick is on the bottom of the Beauty tribe. He has a unique personality. Nick needs to find the right person to align with otherwise he is an easy vote to go home.