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. 

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. 

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.

Survivor Kaoh Rong: Episode 4 Power Rankings

Being cocky can get you booted from the game. Being overally cocky will get your alliance buddy booted from the game. Just ask Liz Markham. Dr. Obama was a loud mouth which assisted in Liz's ouster. It was certainly a viewer blindside due to how we thought her placement on the tribe. Does Debbie get the MVP of the episode? It's likely. Does that make her a strong contender for sole survivor? Not a chance. The top spots stay the same (though you could make a case for Jason to boost up due to getting, not finding, the Hidden Immunity Idol). The bottom? That's where the big shake ups happen. With a looming medivac about to come, will the leaving player change up the entire game? We shall see!

#1) Anna (1)

Anna hasn't really done much to change her placement. Unless a big shake up happens, her journey to victory is safe.

#2) Jason (2)

Jason, Jason, Jason. He is getting a very polarizing edit. You either love him or hate him. I'm on the latter side. His intensity is a bit too much for me. But with the idol, he has great positioning. Will he use it properly or as a scare tactic? That's the big question.

#3) Julia (3)

We didn't really see much from Julia again but Sorority Sister is in a great position. Again, shake up will be her only downfall. 

#4) Michele (4)

Another week, another time I say, see above.

#5) Neal (5)

Neal secured his spot as the biggest Brain. Peter is the logical next boot should Brains go to Tribal but Neal could use him as a prop. Neal has trust in the majority of the tribe. The others? Not so much. 

#6) Tai (8)

Tai Trang is so loved that anytime you see him get sad, your heart melts. His tribute to the chickens was just, I can't. By finding the Hidden Immunity Idol and keeping it a secret, Tai falls right behind the Sorority Sisters. It's not likely he'll be voted out so expect him to look for another person with the idol to make it a super idol.

#7) Caleb (6)

Caleb is dominating the challenges. Caleb is a strong asset. With the Sorority Sisters coming to Caleb to join their numbers, it looks like Nick is the odd man out. But will Caleb be ok losing another alpha? 

#8) Aubry (12)

Here's the thing about Aubry. I don't see her winning. In fact, I don't see her doing much of anything. Aubry was granted the gift of not having an ego. Had the Brains been smart, they would have banded together to vote her or Debbie out. But she is still here and her number one is Neal. With him on her side, Aubry is in fine positioning. Should she lose him, she's immediately gone. 

#9) Scot (10)

Scot is either the best sidekick or the biggest, clueless moron. Scot may think he has a chance of Jason using the idol on him. It will NEVER happen. 

#10) Debbie (16)

How the hell did Debbie get this big of a jump? Who the hell knows. But Debbie was a rock star last week. Will the star last or fade out? I'm thinking the latter. But Debbie is flexible and willing to play.

#11) Cydney (13)

Cydney made an incredible move by taking the idol information and giving it to Jason. She has proven her trust and loyalty to Jason and Scot, forcing them to keep her and not the goat, Alecia. Cydney should be safe should Brawn find themselves at Tribal. But what she should really hope for is a tribal shakeup where she can be a swing vote.

#12) Joe (15)

Joe hasn't really proven his game play just yet. What he's shown is that he will be loyal and do what he's told. That's not a winner. Joe needs to find a time to make his own move and not do someone else's bidding. 

#13) Nick (11)

Oh Nick. You should be happy you're not the biggest douchebag. Give that crown this week to Peter. But expect to get it back. Nick is the bottom of Beauty. He needs to pray Beauty stays away from Tribal or he is out.

#14) Alecia (14)

Blondie. C'mon! What the hell were you thinking! KEEP THE CLUE TO YOURSELF! Sure, I understand why she wanted to bring a buddy but did she really think she could trust her biggest competition? Alecia is a goner if she doesn't see a tribal swap.

#15) Peter (7)

Peter. WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? Does he truly think he has any shot at winning now? Being cocky is one thing but that Tribal verbal spewage was horrendous. He needs to figure out a way to be used, and be willing to be a number, because he is no longer a contender.