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
