The Challenge Rivals III: Episode 3 Power Rankings

The Challenge has changed over the years. The format is unpredictable. The episodes are elongated. The drama is the same, just with new faces. We skipped last week's power rankings as we started the season with a "To Be Continued". So what did we miss? Leroy and Avery will sent home because of Leroy's back injury. The Jungle revealed that the winning team, which was Vince and Jenna, would nominate two people for a skull pull. And that meant Are You the One teams were represented x2. We said goodbye to Devin and Cheyenne. How did losing two teams alter the power rankings? Let's see!

#1) Sarah and Bananas (1)

As predicted, Sarah and Bananas were not too happy to be paired together. Did Bananas throw the first mission? It's very possible. Will these two be able to reconcile? When they realize the money is getting closer and closer, they will.

#2) Nany and Wes (2)

These two claim they dislike each other but through two episodes, they seem to be on good terms as a pair. After Jenna and Vince won, Vince could easily have done the dirty work to throw in Wes and establish the battle lines but Wes was spared. Likely due to Nany. Will Wes and Bananas battle or be civil? It's too soon to tell. 

#3) Jenna and Vince (3)

If you said two seasons ago that Jenna would be a dominating force on The Challenge, I would have laughed in your face. Paired with Vince, they are doing just fine. And Vince is proving that he may have just sucked on purpose during Bloodlines. They made a smart and safe move throwing in two Are You the One Teams. So far, they're a power team to watch out for.

#4) Nicole and Dario (6)

Dario is not on the bottom of the totem pole simply because of Nicole and her connection to Nany. He's lucky he picked a fight with her on Bloodlines! These two played well but if the challenges get harder, Nicole may prove her weak side and they could find themselves in an elimination sooner than expected. But for now, they have allies.

#5) KellyAnne and Jamie (7)

KellyAnne has showed she's not AS crazy as she used to be. It's a bummer we haven't seen any tiffs between her and Wes, but the season is young! Will KellyAnne get to last because of her veteran status or will Jamie, the hook up king, make them a target?

#6) Ashley and Cory (8)

Of all the teams, Cory and Ashley are on the best terms. And Ashley is proving to be the best addition to the season! She's spunky and willing to do anything. Like Jamie. Literally. Is Cory on another underdog team or will their cracks show?

#7) Camila and Tony (9)

If Camila goes home early she has Tony to blame. Entirely. Tony is a cancer in the his house. Even forgetting about all of the real life home drama, Tony is simply there to cause drama and hook up with any girl willing. Camila needs to keep this boy in check or they are doomed.

#8) Jessica and Johnny (3)

Yes, they were in the elimination simply because they didn't have the luck of the draw. But they are a toxic duo, even if they beat Cheyenne and Devin. And Jessica needs to stay FAR away from Tony unless she wants to be on Battle of the Exes III with him.

#9) Simone and Thomas (13)

They suck. But Thomas has the Real World bias to save them. It's likely that if they lose a challenge they will beg for the easiest team (aka Christina and Nate). They need to hope everyone performs worse then them or they will be welcomed to the Jungle.

#10) Christina and Nate (12)

For those unfamiliar with Are You the One, this was the first time we met Nate. And Nate is a box of emotions! They were saved by a technicality of a deal with Vince and Jenna. But expect them to be seeing The Jungle real soon.

#11) Briana and Brandon (10)

Briana and Brandon were the target. They were saved. Will they seek retaliation against Vince and Jenna? If they were smart they would start an alliance to target the big guns. But they are rookies after all. 

The Challenge: Battle of the Bloodlines Episode 11 Power Rankings

We're about to say goodbye to what may be one of the worst seasons of The Challenge in recent memory. Tonight we will find out who wins and splits their money with their cuz! Will it be Cara and Jamie, Cory and Mitch, or Jenna and Brianna? And just for the record, here was my preseason prediction for the pairs. I had Cara and Jamie at #2, Cory and Mitch at #3, and Jenna and Brianna at #13. Clearly I got the girls WAY off. 

#1 Cara Maria and Jamie (1)

There's almost no way Cara and Jamie don't win. Cara's storyline has been the dominating force this season. It really is her season to win. Sure, it would be likely to think the boys should be the top spot but in comparison, Cara is 10x better than Mitch. If Cara loses, it will be one of the biggest upsets in series history.

#2 Cory and Mitch (2)

The rookie finds himself in the final! I like Cory. He's been an interesting presence this season. He's played under the radar yet still been an important factor in some voting decisions. Individually, Cory would be a contender to win. Sadly, Mitch is the weakest link and you're only as strong as your weakest player. In the battle of who's better between Mitch and Jenna, it's actually a toss up. But Mitch far exceed Brianna, though she hasn't really done much physically this season. 

#3 Jenna and Brianna (4)

Jenna, the ditz, makes it to the final two times in a row. That makes her record 2 for 2 in getting to the end. Will her teammate quit on her this time? I don't see Brianna doing it. She has too much pride. It would take a miracle for Jenna and Brianna to win. I just don't see it happening. 

The Challenge: Battle of the Bloodlines Episode 9 Power Rankings

This is not a winning season. The idea was fun but the execution is ridiculous. The actually challenges are major letdowns. The rules are baffling. And the twists are so random that it's like it's almost rigged. Proof is bringing CT and Zach to battle it out with Mike and Jamie. It's sad to see Mike and Abe go, especially as it would be brilliant to see Abe and Bananas go at each other, but now that we're going back to Bloodline pairs and a final looming, it should be interesting to see what's gonna happen next. We'll keep it a solo ranking until we see just exactly how the game plays out. 

#1) Cara (2)

Cara is by far the strongest woman remaining. She may even be stronger than some of the guys. Cara needs to hope that when she gets thrown into The Pit, it's not something that will be determined by body weight. She has a pretty strong path to the final challenge.

#2) Jamie (3)

Jamie didn't quite kill it. He won by time default. Jamie doesn't have any male allies so he will likely face the final male Pit. That being said, he has fire in his eyes and will do anything to help his cousin win.

#3) Cory (7)

Cory leapfrogs Johnny because Jamie and Johnny will want to take each other out. Cory also has Mitch, someone the competitors find weak, so why risk an easy beat in the final challenge? If Cory does have to go into The Pit, Johnny is the only person who could possibly beat him.

#4) Johnny (4)

Johnny has to be commended for his social game and his ability to avoid The Pit. Johnny knows his time is coming, it's just a matter of whether his fate is sealed by himself or his cousin.

#5) Jenna (8)

Jenna is a Pit champion. Jenna needs to work with Cara and make a pact that they will toss Aneesa or Rianna in and let the other battle it out by the rest of the votes. Jenna could have a clear path to the end. Whether she finishes it, that's the big question.

#6) Aneesa (5)

Poor Aneesa. Will she ever catch a break? It's looking unlikely yet again. Aneesa must win the next challenge. It's a must or she and Rianna are going in, no ifs ands or buts.

#7) Vince (9)

The general feeling is Vince sucks. Is it a facade? Who really knows. Vince better work his ass off or he and Johnny will never make it to the final.

#8) Brianna (10)

If Brianna gets to the final, she got there by literally doing nothing. It's a strategy! 

#9) Rianna (11)

Rianna will not fight in the Pit. Aneesa will be the one if they find themselves there. Rianna will leave this season as a forgettable character. 

#10) Mitch (12)

I just want to say that I'm a big Mitch fan. He's someone I'd love to hang with. But in the world of The Challenge, Mitch is like a lost puppy. You point and laugh as he tries to manage his way in the world. Mitch should be thrilled that he gets to work with Cory again. 

The Challenge: Battle of the Bloodlines Episode 8 Power Rankings

Last episode was an emotional one. We had a little tribute to Diem Brown. CT and Diem's sister Hope arrived to demo the challenge. It was emotional. And then everyone remembered it's a game and game play came back. Bananas tried to play hard by having his team throw the challenge in hopes of knocking Cara out of the game, but when it was revealed the Blue team sucks so much that they couldn't even lose when the challenge was handed to them, Kelly Anne and Anthony took the fall as Anthony was one of the bad throwing actors. At this point in the game, and a male Pit coming up, things are not looking good for Johnny Bananas. If Red ends up losing, expect an epic battle between Johnny and Abe. 

#1) Abram (2)

Abe takes spot number one because he has more allies. And that's what matters this deep in the game. Abe has said his mission is to get Cara to the end. And that means he will have to ensure Jamie doesn't get thrown in at any point. It's a risky move but Abe's a vet, he knows how to make waves. 

#2) Jamie (3)

Again, this is a game of numbers. Jamie has the numbers. Jamie was none too pleased Anthony was in cahoots to toss his cousin in so he took aim at Kelly Anne. And it paid off. Jamie is proving he is a dominating force in this game. 

#3) Cara (4)

Cara was spared by the fact that the Blue team sucks. They suck real hard. If Red ended up succeeding in throwing the challenge, Cara would have been fighting for her life. But she didn't have to and she is in the power alliance. Cara's biggest threat was Kelly Anne. And now she's gone. Cara is sailing her way to the end. 

#4) Johnny (1)

You have to credit Bananas for playing with a strategy. Do we respect people who throw challenges? That's a debate for another time. But his mission was smart and well thought out. Unfortunately, he forget about the factor that the other team sucks. With Anthony gone, Johnny is officially enemy number one. 

#5) Aneesa (5) 

Aneesa is in a really difficult position. Aneesa has been on Team Bananas. And right now that's all she's got. It's unlikely Cory will want to work with her so Aneesa and Rianna will certainly be thrown into the Pit next week. Aneesa must figure out something to save herself. 

#6) Mike (8)

At this point in the game, Mike is just there because Abe needs a bloodline. He's way to normal for this game. And that is the best compliment someone could give! He's likely to do what his brother says so expect no drama from him.

#7) Cory (9)

Cory needs to be smart and let Johnny and Abram battle each other. As long as he doesn't make any waves, Cory will be safe. That is if Johnny and Aneesa don't have a master plan.

#8) Jenna (10)

Jenna is a competition beast. That is something no one ever expected to hear. But this season, like Sarah and Katie in the past, Jenna has taken the role of successful goat. Jenna will not win but at this point, she could be seeing a final once again.

#9) Vince (6)

Vince is a meathead. And a buffoon. And just an awful person. And it all has to do with what he does at the club. Why the hell would you get into CT's face and mock him? Especially when he's here in honor of Diem? Vince is scum.

#10) Brianna (11)

For someone who doesn't want to be there, Brianna is the soundbite queen. And she's not entirely sucking at the competitions. Like Cory, as long as she keeps quiet, Rianna will take the blow if red loses. 

#11) Rianna (12)

Rianna is still here. And with less people around perhaps she'll get a moment on the screen. If not? Who cares.

#12) Mitch (14)

Poor Mitch. I want to like him. I really do. But if he sees a pit, he's screwed. He may not actually be a weak player but with every male left, Mitch is like a puppy in a pack of dogs. 

The Challenge: Battle of the Bloodlines Episode 7

Rule #1: Don't mess with the girl of a psycho. Abe finally found out about Thomas and Cara and the result was the demolition of Thomas and Stephen at the hand of the Brother Boise. Ain't no more twinning! And because of this personal feud, Johnny Bananas and Vince were spared again. So how do things shake up now?

#1) Johnny (5)

Johnny is the master manipulator. His social game may be a bit odd but regardless, he can make things happen. He aided in the seed being planted that fueled the fire in Abram to go after Thomas. With Abe going for blood, Johnny knew he'd have a safe week. Now that the next Pit will be a girls battle, Johnny can throw his aim toward someone not in his core alliance, like Kelly Anne.

#2) Abram (3)

Abram's presence on The Challenge has officially been felt. Do not mess with this man. Though it's really sad to watch a couple crumble on television when it should be saved for private. With Thomas gone, Cara's alliance numbers are dwindling, likely making her find herself in The Pit soon. 

#3) Jamie (2)

Jamie is vocal and is truly the only person Cara has left. He is a fighter and will fight for his cousin. But at what cost? Jamie's positioning is interesting as he could be a target for Johnny so he can save himself. 

#4) Cara (1)

What a rough week for Cara. She looses her cuddle buddy and is forced to look at her love life. She's also put herself in a vulnerable spot in the game. The cracks have have been exposed and Jamie will have to work to save his cousin should the Red Team lose. 

#5) Aneesa  (4)

Aneesa is smack dab in the middle of the crossfires. She is in the pocket of both Johnny and Cory because they both require her number. Where things get iffy is that Rianna is likely going to be thrown in soon because people want to battle of the weak. Aneesa may want to think about throwing the next challenge to save her cousin and her own butt from leaving. 

#6) Vince (6)

Vince is quite possibly one of the most vile people to ever appear on this show. Vince not only was the one to tell Abe about Cara but he did it in such a gross way. The difference between he and his cousin Johnny is Johnny has character when he messes with people's heads. No matter what, Vince isn't a target which is good for this game.

#7) Anthony (7)

Anthony is loved by the guys yet is somehow on the other side of the house from his cousin Kelly Anne. Kelly Anne is likely to be enemy number one for the girls meaning Anthony has a chance to see a plane ride home. Anthony isn't desired by his friends as much as he thinks.

#8) Mike (15)

Mike wanted to prove himself in this game and boy did he ever! Sure, it was against Noodle Arms. Mike surely has Boise blood in him. 

#9) Cory (11)

Cory was super lucky that Thomas got blown up because it saved him and Mitch another week. But this week is incredibly important for Cory. Cory needs to pick a girl to go into The Pit that will not hurt his place in this game. This vote is integral for him to be saved another week. 

#10) Jenna (12)

Jenna is the Queen of the Quotes this season. And that's all she's really worth in The Challenge. With the format change, she's somehow found herself saved more than she should have. Jenna needs to continue to fly under the radar so she and Brianna can stay.

#11) Brianna (13)

Brianna is like the voice of the audience. She is saying what we want. Brianna has been lucky that her team has won everything or she would be an easy target. She needs to watch her back because a Blue win will likely throw her in so they don't lose one of their stronger girls.

#12) Rianna (10)

Rianna, like Brianna, is lucky as all hell. If her team lost, she would be sent in because she is not a strong competitor. She has had a bit of an invisible edit so the first time she gets air time will likely be her boot episode.

#13) Kelly Anne (14)

The battle between Kelly Anne and Aneesa is likely to return now that Thomas is gone. Kelly Anne MUST keep her cool because she is an easy target for many. It's a shame because Kelly Anne, as cra cra as she is, is someone you want to see in the final challenge as she will bring it. 

#14) Mitch (16)

Mitch needs to pull out a victory for Blue because he is in the next time it's a guys day. Mitch is a more polarizing character than you'd ever imagine. I really like him which makes it unfortunate he's on the bottom. 

The Challenge: Battle of the Bloodlines Episode 6 Power Rankings

It's been a while since we've seen each other. And that's all to blame on the back to back TO BE CONTINUED episodes! In that time two teams were sent home due to injury (Tony and Shane, Leroy and Candice), a team was brought in as a replacement (Abram and Mike), and three teams were sent home via elimination (Camila and Larissa, Dario and Raphy, Nany and Nicole). Now that we're back in order, let's see how things have shaken up! 

#1) Cara Maria

The addition of Abram is a blessing and a curse. Thus far, Abe has no idea about Thomas flirtation game. But when he does, because this is the drama house, Cara could get some serious backlash when it comes to game. But at this time, Cara is sitting pretty as everyone seems to have a target except her and Jamie. 

#2) Jamie

Jamie seems to be loved. And because his partner is Cara, no one sees him as a target. Jamie is leading the pack on his team and losing him would be bad. Jamie just needs to worry about his cousin's boyfriend. Because if she gets some heat, he gets it by default.

#3) Abram

It's been some time since we saw Abe but the man is still crazy as ever. You'd think he might have toned down over time but as the tattoo tally grows, his insanity matches. While we may have seen a tamer side thus far, it's because he's with his love and has no idea about flirtgate. If the past is any indication, Abe is about to blow his top once he learns of Thomas' flirting. Boy best run and hide. 

#4) Aneesa

Aneesa is the oldest girl in the game yet she's playing a social game like a teen. Aneesa got mad at Cory because he pushed her aside (though he was a huge dick about it). While she did make a move that benefitted the vets, her intentions may have been otherwise. Will her betrayal of the rookies aid her in the end?

#5) Johnny

Johnny got played. Who knew Abe could outsmart Johnny. Johnny lost Leroy due to Candice's injury. Johnny lost Nany after she got tossed into the Pit against Kelly Anne. I think when Johnny wakes up, he'll go bananas knowing that Aneesa is now his only hope. Good luck Bananas! 

#6) Vince

Vince is guilty by association. While we haven't seen much of an impact from him, being Johnny's cousin will likely hurt him soon. His ego may catch up to him. 

#7) Anthony

In any other game, Anthony and Kelly Anne playing both sides of the house is a brilliant strategy. In this style of game, it's a brutal strategy. Anthony and Kelly Anne must get on the same page because their votes are turning into throw aways and will likely cost them sooner rather than later. 

#8) Thomas

Thomas needs to shave and pretend his name is Stephen because Abram is about to kill him. 

#9) Stephen

Stephen looks like he doesn't belong. And that may be due to his brother's antics. Stephen has had minimal screen time, which is sad as he seems like a funny guy. We may see Stephen wiping blood up soon after Abe murders his brother.

#10) Rianna

Rianna is being saved by the vets because her loss means Aneesa leaving. Rianna hasn't proven her worth aside being the bloodline to Aneesa. Rianna needs to step up soon before she's forced into The Pit.

#11) Cory

Oh how the mighty have fallen. Cory was sitting pretty at the top, having alliances all over the place. He was a rookie god and a link to the vets. Yet Cory dug his own grave when he cast aside Aneesa. Cory has to rely on Mitch as it's likely that Mitch will be thrown into The Pit until the Blue team wins. 

#12) Jenna

Jenna got lucky being saved from The Pit. There was no way in hell she was beating Kelly Anne. Will this strategy continue to pay off? We shall see!

#13) Brianna

Brianna is our eyes into this whacky world. We all wanted to be there one point in our teens and twenties but Brianna is proving that dream is totally not worth it. Brianna is catching a lucky break being on the Red Team. How long will that break last? 

#14) Kelly Anne

The game is called Kelly Anne vs. Aneesa. It's shocking to think that this is actually their first Challenge together. Imagine if they had been competitors before! The battle between Kelly Anne and Aneesa is The Pit is inevitable, but will their, and our, wish be granted?

#15) Mike

Mike is the new kid in town. And like a noble man, he wanted to sacrifice himself. His team enjoyed his moment of nobility but would rather lose Mitch. Mike is like a zero compared to his brother Abe on the crazy scale. Mike will likely have to do damage control when his brother goes off the deep end.

#16) Mitch

Poor Mitch. He has no idea what is happening. Cute kid who is the sacrificial lamb of the cool kids. Mitch needs to hope his team wins otherwise he'll be seeing The Pit again. 

The Challenge: Battle of the Bloodlines Episode 2 Power Rankings

Oh man, this season of The Challenge is wild. There is no rhyme or reason given to the challengers on format and because of loosey goosey changes, the number one team of last week's power rankings went home as it was revealed to be a guy's elimination week. With the format changing again, the players will be broken into teams and play against their bloodline. So here's how things could fair with that in mind

#1) Cara Maria (2)

Cara is proving herself to be a leader and veteran despite making almost a huge blunder. She was able to recover from telling Dario and Raphy they were going into The Pit, then sending in Stephen and Thomas, and still managing to get Stephen to understand. With the players being broken up, Cara will be one of the strongest, if not the strongest, female player. Unless people target her early, she can make it to the big time.  

#2) Cory (3)

Cory is the rookie underdog. He's a strong competitor and not making any waves in the drama department. People are drawn to him and probably would not like to see him leave. If Cory remains under the radar, he could sail his way deep into this game. 

#3) Johnny (5)

Bananas must be thrilled that he will be split from Vince. It makes his target just a bit smaller. Johnny knows how to manipulate and in a team setting, he will want to take charge. The only factor that could hurt Johnny is how exactly players are selected to go into The Pit. 

#4) Jamie (2)

Jamie was sitting pretty with Cara in the top but in a game of veterans, losing her could be a good sign for him. If Jamie can break out and become his own person, he could see a clear path to victory. Like Cory, he hasn't seemed to rub anyone the wrong way and is strong in the challenges. 

#5) Dario (7)

Dario is tricky. He was able to sway Cara into not sending him in. But he used scare tactics. While it worked, it proves that he has an ego. Dario and Raphy seem to have big heads and will want to prove their worth. Some players will stray from that. Others, like Bananas, will likely feed into it and be willing to fight. 

#6) Raphy (7)

Raphy is tricky. Because it's hard to tell him apart from Dario. With people breaking up into teams, perhaps the twins could use it to their advantage. Maybe play a little game of parent trap. Raphy is a strong player. But he's still a newbie. 

#7) Mitch (3)

Mitch is like that good kid that has no idea what he's doing at the bad kids' table. Mitch has a great smile and is loved by all. And he seems like a legit player. He will likely float so far under the radar that he will see the final challenge just because everyone forgot he was there. 

#8) Anthony (4)

So here's the thing about Anthony being ahead of his cousin Kelly Anne. Anthony is broing out and that is a good sign. Kelly Anne lost her closest pal in Cohutta and will need to find some new friends. Cara seems like the most viable option for her. But as far as Anthony goes, if he and his bros continue their game, he will carry Kelly Anne far. 

#9) Leroy (12)

Leroy takes a giant leap by cutting the cord from Candice. No offense to her but she was holding him back. Leroy must be thrilled. Leroy is a vet with some strong ties. If he can take a leadership role, Leroy could skate through for some time. Again, the struggle will be how the players are determined for The Pit. 

#10) Shane (11)

Shane is the life of the party. How can you not love him! Like Leroy, being detached from Tony will only be for the best. Shane will now have to prove he can play alone and be a dominating force in the challenge. Otherwise his slim stature will get him a place in The Pit. 

#11) Kelly Anne (4)

Kelly Anne had a great alliance going with Cara and Cohutta but losing Cohutta is bad news. While there's likely no bad blood between her and Nany, both former loves of Cohutta's, it could be an excuse to be a target. Kelly Anne has proven herself to be a fierce competitor time in and time out. But being one of the older kids this time around could backfire.

#12) Nany (6)

Nany is trying to change her ways. And so far, so good. Nany has played best when she was trying to prove herself to her partner. Going partnerless in a team setting may allow her to take a backseat. Or panic even more that she's letting more people down if she fails. Either way, her head is in the game now more than ever. 

#13) Aneesa (10)

Aneesa is an outcast. She fits in but anyway you cut it, she is the odd man out. Being the oldest person present could make her an easy target. Or it could benefit her with the young ones trying to use her for her knowledge. She needs to get with the vets and find security fast. 

#14) Camila (8)

Camila is not going to want to fight against Larissa and that will likely cause drama. Drama is usually a good sign to get yourself booted. Camila is one of the lowest ranking vets for a reason. This new format will work against her. 

#15) Thomas (9)

Thomas likes Cara and that is the only reason he forgave her. There was absolutely no strategy behind it. In fact, he should have used it to his advantage. While the fans know something is brewing, once Abram arrives, Thomas better sleep with one eye open.

#16) Stephen (9)

Being a twin must suck. It's probably that Stephen was always the cooler twin growing up but now in The Challenge world, he is the forgotten one. Stephen is literally along for the ride. And he needs to do something soon before he is completely lost in Turkey.

#17) Vince (5)

Vince is a firestarter. Being away from Johnny will work against him because he has no one to fall back on. Vince needs to prove that he is worth the headaches that he causes. Stirring drama for drama's sake is a bad strategic move. One person catches wind and he could kiss his chances goodbye. 

#18) Nicole

Nicole is full of emotions. Being separated from her cousin could prove bad for her. She has been holding onto Nany for support. Like Camila and Larissa, she won't want to battle Nany. Nicole will need to lay low from the drama and prove that she is a competitor.

#19) Larissa (6)

Here's the thing about Larissa. She's virtually a replica of Camila in animation and electricity. She does not seem to have any strength as a challenger though. Larissa must prove her worth fast or she could be seeing the Staten Island Cousin in The Pit. 

#20) Rianna (10)

Rianna has alliances with two people who just don't fit into this mix of people. And that's hilarious because now separated, she sticks out as a weak player. Rianna needs to hope and pray that Mitch is on her side so she has support otherwise she is an easy scapegoat. 

#21) Tony (11)

Tony is getting a reputation. Depending on the time of day and whether or not he has alcohol in his system displays a different side of T.Raines. Tony is an easy target for a guy's elimination because of his drama. 

#22) Candice (12)

Candice should be crying now that she's separated from Leroy. This is a worse case scenario for her. Lord help the team that is stuck with her and one of the Long Island Cousins. 

#23) Jenna (13)

Jenna wants to play. Brianna doesn't. And now that they are apart, Jenna must be thrilled. But that doesn't help the fact that she's still a super weak player. Jenna must rely on her social game to take her far. 

#24) Brianna (13)

She doesn't want to be here. It's a proven fact. Unless someone talks some sense into her, the team stuck with Brianna will throw her in the first chance they get. 

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?