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.