The Finale is upon us and it's the biggest one yet! The end of season 31 is bound to bring some fireworks as well as something that has never happened before! What will it be? A double idol play that nullifies all votes? A tie in Final Tribal Council? A Final Four? We'll find out tonight! Who will be the Sole Survivor?
#1) Jeremy (2)
This is Jeremy's game to lose. He has had the winner's edit from the start. He has a story to back up a victory. He'll drop the baby bomb at tribal and will garner many sympathy votes. He has trust in almost every person remaining. He has a good rapport with almost every member of the jury. He may have been playing a low key game, but he's been playing.
#2) Spencer (4)
Gamebot has emotions and apparently a good game. He has been a mover and shaker. And that may bug a few people the wrong way on the jury. He won't have any sympathy votes from anyone. He will need to rely on his resume to win. Is it strong enough?
#3) Kelley (3)
From the first episode, we all have had our eyes on Kelley Wentworth, the girl who we weren't sure deserved a second chance. And boy is she proving us wrong! Kelley has a resume. We could see her make a big idol move. But in a game of loyalties, her jury management may be a little weak. It would be a big blow for the big players for Kelley to win but prove that Survivor should continue bringing back pre-merge players.
#4) Tasha (1)
Tasha has an alliance in Spencer and Jeremy but both guys know that bringing Tasha would pull votes away from them. And that's not good for them. Tasha will likely get blindsided and be a super bitter jury member.
#5) Kimmi (5)
Kimmi has played an extraordinary game by playing under the radar. She has made some moves and has been in the majority throughout. Kimmi has a story that will win her votes and that makes her a big threat at this point. Kimmi should be super proud of how she played. But Kimmi will be cut. Perhaps due to a shocking Tribal Council.
#6) Keith (7)
There is no logic to Keith winning this game. He doesn't have a tight alliance and the remaining players don't want a goat stealing votes in the finale. The moment Keith loses immunity, he is an easy vote to go.
It's the final 7! And in Survivor, this is a pivotal week. Voting blocs are likely gone in favor of a final 4 alliance. With Joey Amazing gone, how will the cards stack going into this vote? And who holds all the power?
#1) Tasha (4)
We saw last week that Tasha is still in favor with Jeremy and Spencer but also had a call in from Kimmi in regards to an all-girls alliance. So what does this mean for Tasha? She has the power of the sway. She easily has 4 girls for the girl alliance. If she sticks with Jeremy and Spencer, they will need to pull in a person to give them the majority. This is Tasha's make or break moment.
#2) Jeremy (2)
Jeremy has pretty much remained in the top 3 all season. This vote will determine if he can ride it out into the finale. Jeremy still has a hidden immunity idol that should let him survive another week. But it's all a numbers game from here on out. Jeremy needs hope and a lot of trust in Tasha or he will be target number one.
#3) Kelley (3)
Oddly enough, this week may be about who can win Keith. And it will be Kelley or Jeremy. Keith's vote is essential. As is the playing of the hidden immunity idol. With Jeremy and Kelley being key strategic players this season, don't be surprised to see them both play their idols and knock out an innocent bystander.
#4) Spencer (1)
Spencer sees the finish line. It's just can he get there. And he can't get there on his own. Spencer needs Tasha more now than he ever did on Cagayan. He will need to play the Brain Tribe trust card or he will go before Final Tribal Council. He's a threat and he knows it.
#5) Kimmi (5)
Kimmi is funny. She loathed Monica's idea of an all-girls alliance. Yet she brings it up last week. Knock her all you want, it was a smart play. And from her vantage point, it's present when they eliminated Joe. But does it have the stamina to last this vote? Just ask Tasha
#6) Abi-Maria (6)
Abi will always be a Survivor villain. Her one-liners will be forever etched in Survivor history books. But do villains come out on top? Rarely. And Abi will not break that mold. Abi could be the goat that lands a ticket to the finale. But with the makeup of the jury being what it is, she could easily end up stealing votes from deserving players.
#7) Keith (7)
So apparently Keith stuck to the plan...to split votes? Keith's lone vote for Tasha came as a surprise to many viewers but there was apparent logic to it. And the strategy to not tell Keith that the plan to vote Joe was in place to prevent him from telling Joe and thus scrambling. Keith, at 52 years old, is a challenge competitor and will need to win immunity because he is a big threat to make it to the finale. And if he does, his under the radar strategy could be rewarded.
So what do you think? Who will get the boot? And is there any chance of a double idol play to create an epic tribal council?
T'was the night before Thanksgiving and Survivor reminded us why we should be so thankful this show is still strong after 31 seasons! Not only did we get a double episode, we got two epic episodes. We watched an immunity idol get played. We watched an advantage get played. And we saw the Golden Boy get a huge pass. After Ciera and Stephen were voted off, the power rankings take a massive spin at the top.
#1) Spencer (3)
Spencer may not be winning much but after getting Stephen out, Spencer holds more power than everyone realizes. But if he realizes it, he needs to check his ego before he goes on a power trip. Spencer is a swinger this week. He can go with Jeremy, Tasha, and Kimmi or he can go with Abi, Kelley, Keith, and Joe. It all depends on who he wants to target.
#2) Jeremy (4)
Jeremy lost his fishy. But his eyes are surely open to his awful situation. A tribal after using his first idol on his buddy, his buddy gets booted. While the likelihood of anyone realizing he has another idol is slim, Jeremy needs to figure out a way to win back Spencer. And that pitch needs to include the following: vote out Joe. Jeremy needs to keep an ear to all the action and be ready with that idol or he could be in trouble.
#3) Kelley (10)
Why is Kelley at the top of her alliance? Oh that's right, she found ANOTHER idol. Kelley is playing a smooth game by not only to manage to remain week after week but playing to win. Kelley has an ally in Spencer and in Joe and in Abi but also knows that she has to play to win. Be ready for her to cut someone to build up that resume.
#4) Tasha (6)
Despite getting labeled as one, Tasha is the queen of the flip this season. She voted for Stephen despite him being saved by Jeremy. She went back to Stephen to split the vote between Joe and Abi. She clearly has a loyalty to Jeremy but she seems to be willing to float over to Spencer, who also is wishy-washy. But in a game of all-stars, this gets overlooked because we just want to see players play.
#5) Kimmi (4)
Kimmi found herself at the receiving end of some votes. And she was shocked. Kimmi knows that her time could be coming to an end if she doesn't make a move. And she needs to be the spearhead that lobbies for Joe. Everyone may be thinking it but she needs to rally the ladies to do it.
#6) Abi-Maria (7)
Abi hasn't been doing much aside from some toilet humor. From following Joe and claiming she needed to relieve herself to calling Stephen Poopy Pants, Abi is becoming the queen of the soundbite. And that is not a way to win Survivor. If Abi survives much longer it's because she is the goat of the season.
#7) Keith (5)
With Joe's boot inevitable, Keith has to know that he is on the chopping block. He can be a challenge treat if there are balls and he is generally liked. Keith has stuck to the plan but a second chance that does not make.
#8) Joe (9)
Joey Amazing got a free pass. The fact that the tribe saw Stephen as a bigger treat than Joe is a bit shocking to be honest. If he loses immunity again and he is not voted off then Joe deserves to win the game because the others are just plain stupid.
What a whacky episode we had. Many people had mixed feelings over the episode that lead to a new idol find, a new advantage secured, and the loss of the original loser. With a double episode in the wings, the power is swiftly shifting in the age of voting blocs.
#1) Jeremy (4)
To the viewers at home, we know how much power he has. Jeremy has two idols! But the players don't seem to realize this. He's very under the radar which will likely get him the win. As long as no one catches on, Jeremy is sitting pretty and will be able to swing the votes however he pleases. That is unless his number two, Stephen, doesn't hurt him with the advantage.
#2) Stephen (10)
Fishy gets a Fishy for going for the advantage in front of everyone and beating poor Charlie Brown himself for it. Now that the extra vote has an extra layer where Stephen has the ability to steal a vote, he can destroy someone's game. He just needs to pull the trigger at the right moment. Preferably when he will have the numbers advantage.
#3) Spencer (7)
Spencer leaps up to the top 3 because he is trusted by number 1 and 2. Don't think that he is the bottom of their trio though. As long as the damage is forced onto Jeremy and Stephen, Spencer has at least a 2 week shield.
#4) Kimmi (1)
Kimmi is officially the last of the old school players. Shocker, right? I could see her seeking vengeance for the Wiglesworth boot but if she's smart, she'll keep it cool and remember it's just a game. If she goes out for blood, she will go out.
#5) Keith (2)
Mr. Stick to the Plan stuck to the plan and is probably shocked that the others didn't. Keith is harmless and that's a bad thing for everyone playing against him. But if Keith wants to win, he needs to do something asap.
#6) Tasha (3)
Tasha had lost her trusted pal in Savage. Now Jeremy blindsided her. I wouldn't be shocked if she doesn't have trust issues for life. Tasha needs to regroup and figure out where a new allegiance can be formed. She is officially the strongest woman left and will be targeted for that.
#7) Abi-Maria (6)
Abi almost beat Joey Amazing for immunity. I repeat, Abi almost beat Joe. Abi has kept her mouth shut and that's been great for her game. She's not a target in the witches coven trio but not beating Joe could backfire as people know she has the potential to win.
#8) Ciera (11)
Even though she wants to stir up trouble and make big moves, Ciera is still ahead of Kelley, and that could be due to the Bayon loyalty. She needs to figure out a way to have Kelley stay yet another week or she will be following right behind.
#9) Joe (9)
Did you know Joe and Kelly Wiglesworth were super tight and had an alliance? Neither did I. Joe has won three immunities in a row and it's sad to say but if he doesn't win the rest of the way out, he is a goner. Should he win every immunity until the end, Joe hands down wins the game.
#10) Kelley (5)
She is not afraid to play. And that is terrifying. Hence why she will be the target again and again. Kelley needs to keep in the numbers or win immunity to save her game. Otherwise Kelley should be leaving next.
We asked for a power play and a veto play and we GOT it! Andrew Savage got blindsided when Kelley played her idol. With a big move out of the way and an idol back for the hunt, this next episode could be epic.
#1) Kimmi (2)
How in the hell did Kimmi Kappenberg get this high? Well, Andrew is gone, the meats are ripe for the cutting and she has no enemies. Jeremy likes her so she'll be safe for a while. And with Jeremy now a stronger target, Kimmi is ready to rule.
#2) Keith (4)
Keith drove a tuc-tuc and he was so happy and animated. And that's about all Keith has done so far. Playing so far under the radar, Keith is safe for a bit as the prime meat fight it out.
#3) Tasha (6)
Tasha is in a bit of a pickle. Tasha is strong in the challenges but needs to play it off because the big guns are about to be targeted. Tasha could easily be passed off as a sacrifice for Jeremy and Joe.
#4) Jeremy (1)
Jeremy is in trouble. Andrew is gone. No one really wants Joe to go, especially if he keeps winning immunity. If he doesn't win immunity, Jeremy must play his idol or he will get the Andrew axe.
#5) Kelley (7)
Kelley made a power move by playing her idol and knocking out Andrew. The trouble is her safety net is gone. Will this make her a target or a brand new number? We'll see soon!
#6) Abi-Maria (9)
Abi has been silent. And that's great. In her alliance with Kelley and Ciera, she's the one who hasn't had a target on her. Which is strange. But hey, keep on sassing people as they go and you have 0% chance of winning this game.
#7) Spencer (10)
Spencer found himself voting in the majority but he's still a minority. Spencer has to watch his back with Jeremy because he could be sacrificed as well if Joe keeps on winning.
#8) Kelly (11)
Like Spencer, she's voting in the majority and she hasn't proven herself as a threat. But as Purple Kelly 2.0, she seems to have no chance of redeeming her loss.
#9) Joe (3)
Joey Amazing is a target. Everyone was willing to turn on him had he not won immunity. Joe needs to find the newly hidden hidden immunity idol to survive if he loses. Joe and Kelley have a bond, which could be bad if she's continuing willing to make moves.
#10) Stephen (5)
Stephen is plotting to get Joe out. And now everyone knows. Stephen could easily be a scapegoat with this next vote. But that would mean Jeremy loses another sacrifice.
#11) Ciera (12)
Ciera was spared when the tribe wanted to vote out Kelley. Kelley is dangerous and Ciera, by association, is equally dangerous. Ciera seems to be less likely to go with the flow at this point. She needs to play it cool or get immunity before she meets Savage at Panderosa.
Chaos came to Cambodia and cost Kass her game. The merge caused an epic meltdown and a furious battle between former Brains tribe members Kass and Tasha. With Kass being booted and Ciera losing her closest ally, what will this next episode bring? And when will these idols be revealed!
#1) Jeremy (1)
At this point, it's Jeremy's game to lose. He's got an idol. He's got the numbers. And he has his meat shields. What could go wrong for him?
#2) Kimmi (3)
Look at Kimmi doing well! I don't think anyone could have guessed this before the game began. Kimmi is making the fans discover why she deserved a second chance. Kimmi is working with Jeremy and making the dominating moves. Kimmi is not a threat and that's why she's in a good position.
#3) Joe (6)
Joey Amazing was the swinger of the week. And the winner of the week. After winning the first individual immunity, Joe has proven his strengths. Should he have won? Well that's up for debate. He'd have a target on him regardless. It's likely he'll try for an immunity run which puts him this high. But that could come back to bite him.
#4) Keith (4)
Keith did not do well with balls. But Keith has allies. With so many meaty men in front of him, Keith will be forgotten, yet again.
#5) Stephen (7)
Stephen is a lover of poetry. He recited a poem most likely because he is itching to actually make a big move. And Stephen needs to do something soon before he implodes. With Jeremy and Kimmi doing well, Stephen is sitting pretty. Unless he makes a big turn. Which he will need to do if he wants to win.
#6) Tasha (2)
Poor Tasha. Fighting with Kass, again. We saw her get rattled and that shows everyone else her vulnerability. Right now Tasha is in between a primary alliance with Jeremy and Savage, but until she needs to pick a side, Tasha needs to just take a breath.
#7) Kelley (8)
Kelley is defying the odds. She hasn't needed that idol and has benefitted from all of the tribe swaps and merges. She decided not to go with Kass and Ciera which was a very smart move on her part.
#8) Andrew (10)
Andrew gets angry when he doesn't get his way. Is Andrew the player he is revered as? Likely not. If Andrew keeps up his act, he will be gone soon.
#9) Spencer (11)
Spencer was the other swinger but he is still in the minority when it comes to original tribal lines. Spencer needs to sneak his way through the smoke of the Tasha and Kass blow up and into the arms of Jeremy.
#10) Abi-Maria (9)
Abi is a goat. Why she's still here? Who really knows. Abi will be going far at this point, as long as she doesn't piss people off. Play invisible and she's fine.
#11) Kelly (12)
Poor Kelly. She's out of her element. She has to hope these blowups continue so she can fly under the radar.
#12) Ciera (5)
Ciera has written herself out of the game. Siding with Kalm Kass was a strong move. Continuing to side with Khoas Kass is not. And what will be the aftermath of her random Andrew vote? Hopefully we'll find out soon!
Last episode not only was one of the craziest, it completely shook up this week's Power Rankings. With Terry being taken out of the game and Woo blindsided by a power move that aligned Kass and Spencer, we're about to head into a merge that is going to be dramatic. Just who are people aligned with will be revealed as everyone seems to have ties with someone that contradicts someone in their alliance.
#1 Jeremy (1)
Jeremy has the idol and has the dominating alliance when Bayon comes back together. With Kimmi and Stephen in his pocket and Andrew and Joe on the chopping block before him, Jeremy is still playing the game better than anyone else at this point.
#2 Kimmi (4)
Kimmi is playing a game where she's playing under the radar yet has her hand in a solid alliance and is able to make moves. Kimmi is so surprising at this point that it would make no sense to vote her out at this point. She's a number and not a threat.
#3 Ciera (8)
Ciera has been invisible. Until now. She made a power move when Savage tried to throw her under the bus as a pawn. While Andrew should have been her target but she knew that Abi would only vote out Woo. Ciera has Kass as a shield at this point and has the Ta Keo 5 alliance to fall back on. Ciera will now need to play hard until the end.
#4 Keith (5)
Keith got to play with balls! And he did it well! This merge is great for Keith because he has so many other men that are targets ahead of him. At this point, he's playing the game of being a number. And that's a strategy. If he wants to win, he'll need to win an immunity or two that results in a big player being booted.
#5 Tasha (2)
Tasha and Andrew were tight but now that she seemingly lost Abi and Woo, her numbers are dwindling. Tasha will need to move over to Jeremy completely if she wants to remain in the game. We all know there will be a battle of the beasts between her and Kelly when it comes to immunity showdowns where pride could be her downfall.
#6 Joe (6)
Joe is getting targeted by Stephen! Stephen knows what's up. Unfortunately, Joey Amazing has numbers and Jeremy knows he needs him as a shield. Where Joe's downfall could come in the form of multiple alliances and an immediate loss could destroy his swing position.
#7 Stephen (16)
Stephen cried and it was a moment of hubris. And a moment of hilarity. Stephen seems to be in Jeremy's good faith at this point and can fall behind the big immunity players. He's ready to make a move, he just needs the people to do so.
#8 Kelley (12)
Kelley may not have original Ta Keo numbers but she seems to have the Ta Keo 5 to help her along. And that immunity idol. She'll likely be used as a number and play that idol when the time is right.
#9 Abi-Maria (10)
Abi has more power than everyone realizes. Savage would have gone if Ciera wasn't worried about Abi freaking out it wasn't Woo. While you could say it didn't matter, keeping Andrew could likely be a bad move. Now that Khoas Kass is back, she can deflect the problems over to her.
#10 Andrew (3)
Andrew got caught in the tornado that is Khoas Kass. And he's pissed! Andrew is an immediate target. Even if Bayon comes together, picking off Spencer, Kelly, Kelley, and Abi first will likely not happen. Andrew and Kass will likely lock horns which will cause riffs.
#11 Spencer (9)
Spencer aligned with Kass for a vote. Tasha will not take that too kindly. Where Spencer falls when the tribes come together is very much up in the air. Spencer better get ready to win immunity after immunity!
#12 Kelly (14)
Kelly seems to be completely lost at this point. She's another one who could last a little longer to be a number but her game is hopeless at this point.
#13 Kass (7)
Kalm Kass didn't make waves. But Khoas Kass was unleashed and it will absolutely destroy her game. Spencer's classic "Kass: 0% chance of winning this game" is back in action. It will be the battle of attorneys as Kass and Andrew are going to be at odds and the focal point of the merge. And now that everyone knows Kass is eager to flip, they will not want to take a chance. At all.
That last episode surely showcased some invisible players! Some of the silent few had so much to say that they basically got their own episode. Monica, the girl who had like 2 confessionals prior, found herself in a Monica-centric episode where she ultimately got the boot. But what's more exciting than that last episode is the preview for tonight's! Someone's quitting! Who will it be? It's been widely spoiled but that won't effect these rankings.
#1 Jeremy (1)
Jeremy is the king of Cambodia. With an idol in his pocket and control of Bayon, there's nothing Jeremy can't do. Despite turning on one of his original Bayon members, he can easily deflect the damage onto Kimmi if need be. Unless something horrible happens, it's Jeremy's game to lose. Which sounds oddly familiar.
#2 Kimmi (4)
This girl is in it to win it! This is not the same Kimmi from Australia. Kimmi is fighting to stay alive. While you can easily debate whether voting out Monica was a good long-term game move, you have to respect her for playing. Kimmi has been keeping it pretty cool thus far but the clam debate with Monica was gold. Yet another instance of Kimmi Kappenberg battling over food. Only this time she wants to eat!
#3 Tasha (2)
Tasha and Angkor got a break from Tribal when they finally won an immunity challenge. And with another tribe swap about to happen, not having to make a choice between Woo and Abi without other support will aid in the long term.
#4 Andrew (3)
Again, a break from Tribal is just what Andrew needed to keep his hands clean. There's just something missing from his game and I think it's his fear of the looming merge. Andrew will need luck to be on his side with this tribe swap otherwise he could be an easy boot pre-merge.
#5 Joe (6)
We all love Joey Amazing and now with a Ta Keo 5 alliance forming, he is at the top. Joe is playing a perfect game of provider and socializer. But once that merge comes, he needs to check in on every single person in his alliance because he has some unreliable people on his side. Between Kass and Keith, Joe needs to keep them at an arm's length.
#6 Keith (5)
Keith is in a solid alliance now. What he'll do with it? We'll find out soon. Keith had a good episode because he got to play with balls. Keith loves balls.
#7 Kelley (12)
Kelley is sitting pretty now that she's solidified her place in this new Ta Keo 5 alliance. With Terry as an easy boot and an idol in her pocket, Kelley has nothing to worry about come merge time. Kelley will need to make sure that people don't view her as playing both sides or she'll be in trouble.
#8 Kass (7)
I think we're all longing for Khoas Kass to return because this Kass is just boring. That being said, she's doing just fine now that she has people she trusts. My only worry is her locking horns with Abi. If they end up meeting, something will go down because Abi is bound to instigate.
#9 Ciera (8)
Ciera came up with the Ta Keo alliance, so she should be higher, right? Wrong. Even though she is the mastermind, she is the weakest and I think the other four can see that and will use that against her. Ciera will need to try to find a way to put Kass at the bottom despite everyone else looking at her as a shield.
#10 Abi-Maria (10)
Can you believe she's made it this far? Neither can I. Despite all the problems she's caused, she's managed to make it this far. And with the merge coming, she knows she'll be a goat that will be kept around for entertainment and a big ol' shield.
#11 Stephen (17)
Look at Stephen being well-received! Turning on Monica was the best possible move he could make. He proved he is willing to get dirty and proved loyalty to Jeremy. By also sparring Spencer, Stephen now has something on him.
#12 Spencer (9)
Spencer got lucky when Monica was voted out. It was a three-way blindside as he honestly thought he or Wiglesworth was a goner. But Spencer should worry a bit because now that there is a solid trio that are willing to work together, he will need luck to be on his side once again. He needs to find a cohesive ally when this tribe swap comes.
#13 Terry (11)
Poor Terry. He's oblivious to his situation. He's on the bottom despite the fact he shouldn't be. Terry needs to do something big or he will likely be leaving the first chance Ta Keo has to boot him.
#14 Kelly (14)
Kelly wants to play like she did in Borneo. This is not the same game and thus we are getting a boring player. Kelly was on the chopping block yet she barely said a word. Where Kelly falls will determine her worth in this game. There are enough providers that if she doesn't form an alliance soon, she is expendable if no one wants to make wave.
#15 Woo (15)
Woo is a goner sooner than he thinks. Abi is in a much better place than he is. He may have a bond with Tasha but Tasha wants to win more than keep friends. Woo will likely be a pre-merge boot. It's just a matter of when.
Angkor is not doing well. Things are just not turning out in their favor. And players who found themselves in good positions are quickly finding that day by day, their place in the Survivor food chain can change. Jeff Varner, possibly the most vibrant player this season, found himself on the bottom of the totem pole after seemingly having much control. And look at Abi just creeping on up! Warning kids, if she makes the merge, unless she pulls another meltdown, you want to take her to the end. She may have no outright strategy but being yourself is a viable strategy! It's working in her favor! There weren't any power moves in episode 4 but there may have been some foreshadowing that altered the power rankings
#1 Jeremy (1)
Jeremy is in prime position right now. Sure, he came in last in the reward challenge losing to Savage and Dietz but he has the idol. He's in good favor with his tribe and seems to be in control. As long a nothing crazy happens, Jeremy should be heading this power ranking for a long time to come.
#2 Tasha (2)
With Jeff unable to save himself, Tasha has become the Abi whisperer. This is either a good thing or a bad thing. As we learned with Jeff, loyal she may be in her heart, she wants to play this game. But if Tasha turns on her, Abi will likely say she's "dead to me". Tasha and Andrew have a unique challenge on their hands should they attend tribal council again. Turn on Abi or vote out Woo?
#3 Andrew (4)
Winning the hero challenge was not only big for Angkor, it was big for Andrew's ego. Not only did he beat two athletic men, he came from behind and won. Had Joey Amazing been out there, this could have been a whole different story. Andrew and Tasha have some mighty fine control right now but he needs to charm Abi as well.
#4 Kimmi (5)
Kimmi is doing everything right! She's silent! Sure, the preview for the next episode shows some heat, but Kimmi is a non-factor in this game and it is working in her advantage. Keep it up Kappenberg!
#5 Keith (6)
Like Kimmi, Keith is playing a very silent game. It looks like Keith may get to play with some balls soon so his worth will be tested. Keith is turning into a threat as he is virtually harmless the longer he sits.
#6 Joe (3)
The worst thing for Joe was letting Terry play the reward challenge. Even though Terry didn't win, Joe was not the go-to player. Terry still won something for the tribe and as the top dog, Joe lost some alpha credibility. That being said, it could be a blessing as the target has shrunk.
#7 Kass (8)
Boy that edit was looking like Kass was stirring up some Khoas. But alas, she was making a birthday present for Kelley. How sweet. But the big question is, WHERE IS KHOAS KASS! The show is in no short supply of villains (hi Abi) but when will we get a showdown where Kass goes bonkers? That's really the only reason why we wanted to see her again, right? This isn't Redemption Island.
#8 Ciera (9)
Ciera is a non-threat right now. But she hasn't had any reason to worry. And that's why she's still here. One Ta Keo loss and she should be scrambling.
#9 Spencer (11)
Spencer is in with Jeremy. That's HUGE. Jeremy likes Spencer more than Stephen it seems. With his target shrinking, Spencer should have no problems working his way out of trouble if it should come. He just needs to be sure if he has to turn on Wiglesworth, he does it honorably so the rest of the original Ta Keo understands.
#10 Abi-Maria (12)
Creepin' on up! Abi has not changed an ounce of her gameplay. And clearly that doesn't matter. Keeping Abi around makes everyone have a buffer, should they need it. It's an easy vote out and an easy number, if she trusts you. The problem is that it's getting terribly close to the merge and a post-merge Abi is a disaster. The targets automatically go to the strong players and if she latches on to the right person, she will make it to the end. Tasha and Andrew may regret the Peih Gee and Jeff votes soon.
#11 Terry (13)
Terry came in second to Andrew becoming #2 in the Old School Old Guy Showdown. Poor Terry. But Terry was allowed to compete over Joey Amazing. And that's saying something. While there could easily be strategy involved (he loses, he goes), Terry is proving his worth if the numbers don't fall on his side. But watch out for Wentworth's idol!
#12 Kelley (10)
Kelley has an idol. And a birthday present. Kelley did what we all did and expected the worst in Kass. But I think she learned a valuable lesson: in the game of Survivor, expect the unexpected. Or is that Big Brother? Regardless, her idol and her present, and maybe Keith Nale, is all she has right now. And that's a scary prospect.
#13 Monica (7)
MONICA PADILLA SPOKE WORDS! And they may have been some wonderful words of foreshadow. She wants to form an all-girls alliance. That seems to rarely work. By her speaking, it sets off alarms of why did she say what she did for this story. I worry for Monica because if she makes a move like this with the tribe she has, if Jeremy catches wind, he will slice and dice her.
#14 Kelly (16)
Poor Kelly. She just wants to play a re-do of Borneo. The game has evolved my friend. Kelly is certainly the strongest woman on Bayon but numbers may be crucial as the merge approaches. It would be a shame to see her go before the merge but she hasn't really proven why she's back just yet.
#15 Woo (14)
If Woo learned anything from his past adventure it was how to speak up for himself. And that may have saved him and given him three more days. Woo must rely on Tasha if Angkor goes to tribal again. The vote is virtually between Woo and Abi, neither of which are good for the merge. With the likelihood of Woo and Abi teaming up being never gonna happen, Woo has to trust that his Cagayan pal will help him.
#16 Stephen (17)
I'm just so skeptical of Stephen's place in this game. His edit has been far from favorable. Unless we're not seeing something Stephen will be gone soon.
My, how the might have fallen. Well, in regards to Shirin. Someone who was #3 last week found herself the second person voted out of the game. It came as a shock to some who saw her positioned so well after the first episode, but this game is ever-changing. Which brings us to the tribe expansion this week! How will that alter the power rankings and will it help certain players? Let's find out!
# 1 Jeff (2)
Jeff Varner is playing hard. And so far, he is controlling the game. He not only held the power of Tribal Council for the second week, he has a solid bond with each person on his tribe. He has a strong social game so wherever he moves and whoever he moves with will be of great aid to Jeff. There are potential links to Bayon so if he gets linked with anyone from the Old School game, perhaps with the exception of Kimmi (remember, they are rivals), Jeff could add to his numbers.
#2 Kelley (1)
Kelley drops a spot as she lost a key alliance member and happens to have less control than Jeff. Being the only player with an Immunity Idol, she still has great power. How will the tribe swap alter her game? It's up in the air but I'm sure she wants to keep that idol a secret as long as she can.
#3 Jeremy (5)
Jeremy and Andrew are the top dogs of Bayon but Jeremy has the slight lead over Andrew. After Andrew's odd story about his wife, he was able to find an emotional connection with each member of the tribe, sans Stephen. The problem with that is playing the emotion card too early could lead to him becoming a double threat. He's not someone you want to take too far. Jeremy can easily play the same card and the fact that he didn't puts him in a much stronger position.
#4 Terry (16)
From zero to hero. Terry was possibly on the bottom of Ta Keo. That was until he rescued Abi-Maria and found a new ally. By improving his social game, Terry has even more control. He is the head honcho of the shelter people and has Abi as a friend. Abi is the type of person who will be loyal to kindness. This will work to his advantage.
#5 Joe (7)
Everyone loves Joe. There is no question that he is playing a strong game. With the tribes turning into three tribes of six, strength will be needed and no matter where Joe goes, he will be needed. But when the merge looms, that's when the love will die. But we're not quite there yet.
#6 Woo (9)
Woo made a strong move. And that move was telling Spencer "no". Who knew Woo had that in him! By standing his ground and not bending over to Spencer and Shirin, Woo proved that he may still be loyal but he's learning how to play the game for himself. Will this moment hurt his former bond with Spencer? It remains to be seen. If Woo can stick to this style of play, he will not be seen as a target.
#7 Andrew (4)
There was something about Andrew's story that did not sit well with me. I felt it was false and a ploy rather than honest. He played the sympathy at the right moment but was it the smart thing to do? Stephen was the only person to catch on, and part of me thinks that it was more strategy than emotion. But when you compare Andrew to Jeremy, Andrew's little emotional blip can easily be used to target him.
#8 Kimmi (8)
Kimmi is playing a very middle of the pack game which is working out well. She's a hard worker. She is intune to her surroundings. And she is not getting on anyone's nerves. When the tribes get broken up, Kimmi will need to get into the numbers or prove her worth. And fast.
#9 Peih Gee (15)
Peih Gee gains steam only for managing a way to not get herself the bullseye. As the reason for the tribal number breakdown for her fight with Abi, Peih Gee managed to get the focus on Shirin. Is it because she is a great social gamer and was able to get both the old school and new school to have mutual hate for Abi? Partially. But if Peih Gee continues to deflect, she will be forgotten and easily find herself in the merge.
#10 Kelly (12)
Kelly is playing camp. And that's not really what this version of Survivor is. She has never experienced a tribal swap before so this will truly be the moment to see the original loser play the new game. Will she survive? That's a big question mark.
#11 Tasha (13)
Tasha hasn't done much of anything thus far. Which is not necessarily a bad thing. But it's also not a good thing. At some point she will have to make a move to position herself as a strong player and someone who wants to win. Winning immunity in the merge will be difficult with all the competition she has.
#12 Kass (14)
Kass is a genius. Somehow she has not pissed anyone off! Granted Bayon hasn't been to Tribal Council. When the moment comes for her to bring back the chaos, perhaps we'll see why she's one of the best villains the has ever seen. In the meantime, she's laying back and calculating.
#13 Spencer (6)
Poor young lad. From top to bottom in a week. Losing Shirin was a major loss for Spencer but knowing there is a switch up is his saving grace. He will easily be able to swing his Ta Keo people into believing that they have him for numbers. Unless they all want him out next. Where the tribes line up is the telling sign for Spencer.
#14 Keith (9)
Why is Keith here? That's the big question so far. He hasn't had a ball competition yet so for the most part he hasn't shown his competition skills. All he's doing is spitting. We all know he does not like when things get messy so this tribe swap could be the end of his sanity.
#15 Monica (10)
Why is Monica here? She has been a non-entity for two episodes. She's barely seen doing anything of note, but again, it's been Ta Keo centric for two episodes. But hey, maybe not being a target will be good for her game in the long run.
#16 Ciera (17)
Like Monica, Ciera seems to be a non-entity. But Ciera's skeletons will always be her downfall. She is one of the weakest competitors here and with a six person tribe, she will desperately need the numbers to survive.
#17 Stephen (18)
Stephen is getting such a lowsy edit. I would not be shocked if he is gone next. He is hated by Andrew. He seems to always be strategizing. And now with animosity on Jeremy's end, Stephen needs this tribe breakup more than anyone. Unless he finds himself with two alphas and some weak ladies, he will be an easy target.
#18 Abi-Maria (19)
Six days in, her sanity is still semi in tact. The longer she lasts, the more likely she is to explode. It's going to happen. We all know it's going to happen. Who will she take down in the process? That's the fun part.
We're going to try something a little different here on Reality Ace. Rather than recap each episode like everyone does so well, why not do a little weekly review via the power rankings! Last week, I gave you my pre-season power rankings. The number is parentheses is where they ranked last week. The rankings are based on the first episode performance in combination with pregame information.
#1 Kelley (3)
Kelley Wentworth, the girl who lasted 5 episodes on San Juan del Sur, not only gets more screentime in one episode than in her entire season, but shows why she has so much potential to win this game. She expertly maneuvered a way to search for the Hidden Immunity Idol. And when she discovered it was a clue that lead to its location at the challenge, she didn't play it safe and figured out the exact moment to get it! It was a gutsy move that, if she can play it well, will reward her greatly. She is currently in the majority alliance on her tribe, appearing to allow Spencer and Shirin take the credit for Vytas' exit. Kelley will be one to keep an eye on.
#2 Jeff (7)
Jeff Varner is playing this game and he is playing it hard. He may appear like he is clueless but he knows exactly what to do. He has set himself up very well by flipping and avoiding a tie (something he is fearful of) at Tribal and yet still finds himself in a powerful position. The minority shelter building alliance needs him if they want to have a fighting shot of remaining. The majority beach people alliance have the numbers and he can easily remain with them. Jeff Varner may think Shirin's driving the train, but clearly knows the destination.
#3 Shirin (20)
Shirin started at the bottom but because no one is taking her Words Apart reveal seriously, she is able to be a strong strategist. She is the first reason why Vytas is gone. She made him a target and smartly managed to get the numbers on her side. Because of the nature of this specific format, she was able to paint the picture of his potential other tribe alliances that, should he have be reunited with, could have hurt them all later on. Shirin and Spencer together are a dominating force, but if she will need to keep an eye on Kelley who could easily play her soon.
#4 Andrew (5)
Savage is the tribe elder at Bayon and is showing why he is the leader. Savage is not only making camp, he's unifying the tribe (when Joega isn't happening), and making people trust him. With the manly men on his side, Andrew is sitting pretty. As long as players from Outcast past don't suddenly appear, he should be good for a while.
#5 Jeremy (13)
Jeremy wanted to make a dominating alliance of strong players. And he did that. But he also needed to ensure that he had San Juan del Sur buddy Keith in his back pocket. And he did that too. Keith is easily manipulated and with Jeremy controlling his strings, there should be no wild moves on Keith's part. With Jeremy so strongly aligned and big threats he can easily deflect to, he is in a good place.
#6 Spencer (12)
He could have been a first target or the big man on island. And he is the latter. Combining forces with Shirin as superfans and strategists was a strong move. He helped figure out a way to get Vytas out which will benefit his game. The reason he is behind Shirin is the shelter people thought they had him. That might come back to haunt him soon. He is an easy target as a strong player down the line. Spencer seems to be improving when it comes to his social skills but it's still very early.
#7 Joe (14)
Everyone loves Joe. Joe teaches Joega. Joe looks beautiful. Joe can make fire. Joe looks beautiful. Joe is pulling the wool over everyone's eyes and that's dangerous for them. Joe is back with his pristine social game and having a strong bond with Andrew will work in his favor. With the ladies on his side and the men wanting to work with him, Joe will likely swing whatever way the wind blows.
#8 Kimmi (4)
Kimmi is perceptive! Let's be honest, she knew what Fishbach was up to. Or she was just assuming and assumed right. Kimmi may be a little on the older side with little to offer, but Survivor is known for allowing these types of players to float right into the merge. She's not making waves, yet, and seems to be getting along and doing exactly what she needs to do to fit in. So far, so good Kappenberg!
#9 Keith (6)
Keith is a puppet. By burring the hatchet with Jeremy, Keith has a strong alliance that will help him along the way. The trouble is, if the going gets tough, they will get him going. Keith is back to his spitting habits and will likely look like a fool. But this is not a game of fools. He needs to prove his worth and fast because homeboy cannot carrying fire through water. BRING THE MAN SOME BALLS!
#10 Monica (2)
Monica is playing very quietly, again. But that may be due to her being on the winning tribe and didn't have much to offer when it came to shelter building. But you always have to be weary of those quiet ones. Monica seems eager to snap into game mode the minute she has to. But where are her ties?
#11 Woo (9)
Woo did one thing well. He won the rice after the marooning. Woo is playing with honor and integrity so far and has bonded with the old school players. After we learned that the old school ways are not happening on the Ta Keo tribe, Woo needs to make some moves. And fast. With the knowledge of pregame alliances, Woo seems to be on the bottom of the totem pole in his current Ta Keo alliance. Vytas was a long term threat. Woo can be too. And he could easily be targeted next.
#12 Kelly (8)
The original loser had a pretty bad episode. She smartly jumped into the water to retrieve the rice but she couldn't finish. She got to redeem herself in the very first challenge she ever played but she lost to Joey Amazing. She wanted to play with the old school players but they all got played. Kelly is revered because of who she is. At some point the novelty will wear off. Kelly needs to be smart about proving herself. She's clearly a provider at camp but if she can't provide in challenges, she's not worth a whole lot.
#13 Tasha (10)
Tasha wants to play feisty. What we saw was a girly girl oogling over Joey Amazing. That's not the Tasha we know! Where's the challenge beast?! She seems to be playing nice with Kass but let's see what happens when Bayon loses and they finally have a reason to clash. Get ready for some clawas.
#14 Kass (15)
Kass is playing a smart game by playing it cool and trying to reinvent her exterior. We all know that she is a loose cannon in the head but if she is perceived to have changed, that could be very rewarding. She is making nice with Tasha and leading the ladies with chores. We haven't really seen an opportunity for her to fail just yet. Unless she has a trick up her sleeve, she will be targeted like Abi.
#15 Peih Gee (1)
Peih Gee received the baby wrath of Abi-Maria Gomes. While the Brazilian firecracker didn't explode at her, Peih Gee was the source of gossip. Does the paint her in a bad light or does the rest of her tribe know that she just got the unfortunate task of being Abi's punching bag. It's hard to say but regardless, she has a target. The unlikely bond between her and Jeff could be very fruitful though. If they form a tight alliance, no one could see them coming.
# 16 Terry (16)
Terry was blindsided by the loss of Vytas. I think Terry thought he had everything planned out. With the leader of the old school alliance down a solider, Terry will need to make nice and figure out a way to prove that he may be at the bottom but he's a worthy competitor that they cannot lose.
#17 Ciera (19)
Ciera had a quiet episode but looking forward, the loss of Vytas is detrimental to her game. Ciera and Vytas were likely alliance members. With him gone, Ciera must rely on who she has on her tribe. Her link with Ta Keo is gone. If her tribe sees Ciera as the threat Vytas was, she will likely be meeting Vytas back home soon.
#18 Stephen (17)
Stephen Fishbach is a genius. What Stephen Fishbach is not is a man who can break a twig. Stephen got an awful edit. Especially when compared to Savage. But is this just another underdog story in the making? Stephen doesn't seem to have any friends on his tribe and that is never a good thing. Lone players, unless they are needed to be a swing vote, are easy targets that will not hurt tribe unity. Unless he finds that idol he clearly didn't find when he fell in the water, Stephen won't be getting a Fishy from himself anytime soon.
#19 Abi-Maria (11)
Abi was smart by not exploding and alienating everyone. She beat Vytas! But she did put a giant target on her back. She is now officially easily expendable when the time comes. If the beach people don't want her anymore, she is a goner. We saw her control her emotions, slightly, but is this just a ticking time bomb of things to come?
