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?
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.
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.
