Survivor Millennials vs Gen X Power Rankings: Episode 2

We had a Survivor first and a new twist introduced in the first episode of Survivor Millennials vs Gen-X. While it wasn't the most engaging and exciting episode, there were still some great moments and fabulous downfalls. So after the cyclone, how do the power rankings shake up? And who's in danger? Make sure to listen to the Digging Deep podcast TOMORROW for more insight to episode 2!

#1) Mari Takahashi (1)

Winners edit?! She certainly has a case! Mari is the co-alpha of the group and no one even knows it. She found herself in the numbers by allowing Hannah to come to her with an idea she already had. Mari is sitting pretty.

#2) Zeke Smith (3)

Zeke had a breakout episode by making the fire and just being overall entertaining. He also has claim to the co-alpha title and found himself getting a winner's edit. While we didn't see him claim an alliance, he has power still.

#3) Chris Hammons (4)

While Ken took the lead on the shelter, it was Chris who managed to control Mr. Paranoid. Chris is starting the game with a strong head on his shoulders by maintaining power while still having control on individuals. He is in the numbers so he should be safe.

#4) Jessica Lewis (20)

Boy was I wrong! Jessica Lewis is in control! And she has a Legacy Advantage! I'm still convinced this advantage is going to be bigger than people are anticipating. I truly believe whoever has this power will be granted a spot in the finals. Jessica's game will be determined how she plays this thing. Keeping it a secret is essential. But the second the secret is revealed, she has to barter with it or she's gone.

#5) Hannah Shapiro (9)

Do not underestimate this girl's social game. She has it. Looks are certainly deceiving. She masterminded the Freaks and Geeks alliance and was able to have a cute interaction with Michelle. Hannah's game will all be based on performance.

#6) Michaela Bradshaw (8)

Michaela was relatively silent in the first episode, with the exception with the GED line. I thought she would be a motor mouth but she is playing it cool, which is a good thing. Keep this up and she'll be coasting her way further.

#7) Adam Klein (15)

Adam has a loveable charm about him. He already has a rapport with Probst. He is eager to play. Another one who we didn't outwardly see form alliance, we need to see him be more than a narrator. 

#8) Bret LaBelle (19)

BRET IS GAY! And we didn't even learn it on the episode. Everything you thought you knew about Bret is wrong. I was wrong. Bret is cool. But how he handles David from this point forward will be a key into how he handles obstacles in human form.

#9) Ken McNickle (14)

Ken had two BIG moments this episode. First, taking the lead on the shelter. Second, his bulge. Yes, when he was up on the hill in his tight briefs, that's all you saw. Ken is the eyecandy the Gen Xers need.

#10) Figgy Figueroa (5)

Figgy, along with the rest of Triforce, put herself in a bad spot. She's setting herself up for a showmance. And that is an instant target in this game. 

#11) Jay Starrett (6)

We saw a glimpse of the bad idea bears visiting Jay as he's voiced his opinion on showmances. But is he really going to cut his bro Taylor? Who is he gonna tell he's hot to in the morning?

#12) Paul Wachter (10)

All signs point to Paul being the one getting medical attention. I don't think he's being pulled but it will put a target on his back. The uncertainty to perform will weigh greatly on him.

#13) Will Wahl (12)

I firmly believe revealing his age was a bad move. But at least he did it openly.

#14) Sunday Burquest (16)

Sunday may be in the majority but we really haven't seen her perform. With an easy target like Rachel gone, Sunday's performance stock dips. She's lucky to have the numbers.

#15) Lucy Huang (7)

Lucy was virtually mute this episode. And that's not good at all. 

#16) Taylor Stocker (11)

Tayls is wearing love goggles. And that is why he is in serious danger. He must prove that he is an asset or the numbers will haunt him.

#17) Michelle Schubert (18)

Not nearly as annoying as expected, Michelle has found herself in a bad spot. She's not a named member of Triforce but she is perceived to be a part of them. If Taylor, Figgy, and Jay are smart, they will throw her under the bus.

#18) David Wright (2)

The truth of this post is that is it all about Power Rankings. David may be a great character to watch, he is in great danger. He is paranoid and no one wants that around on Gen X.

#19) CeCe Taylor (17)

It's still very curious as to why CeCe was lumped in with Rachel to receive the votes she did. Nevertheless, she is in danger simply by association. 

Survivor Millennials vs Gen-X Power Rankings: Pre-Season

Survivor is back! This time we're going back to Fiji for a battle of the generations! It's Millennials vs Gen-X! Which generation will prevail? Want to know what I and my co-host Corey Chichizola think about these 20 new players? Check out our new podcast, Digging Deep! 

#1- Mari Takahashi

#2- David Wright

#3- Zeke Smith

#4- Chris Hammons

#5- Figgy Figueroa

#6- Jay Starrett

#7- Lucy Huang

#8- Michaela Bradshaw

#9- Hannah Shapiro

#10- Paul Wachter

#11- Taylor Stocker

#12- Will Wahl

#13- Rachel Ako

#14- Ken McNickle

#15- Adam Klein

#16- Sunday Burquest

#17- CeCe Taylor

#18- Michelle Schubert

#19- Bret LaBelle

#20- Jessica Lewis

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 2 Power Rankings: Episode 1

What a Ru-diculous premiere! It was everything we wanted! Between the epic twist and rivals and friends swapping places and the LOOKS! And we have another twist in our midst! What will this RuVenge be? Will it be like the jury on Survivor? We'll find out soon I'm sure. But after CoCo's elimination, we have a bit of a shake up as we see who's really here to play and who's here to change. 

#1) Tatianna (7)

Gurl is in it to WIN it! Not only does she understand the strategy of the season, she is bringing it! Her looks are on point. Her talent was the biggest happy surprise. Everyone is underestimating her. From the fans to the rest of the girls. Keep an eye on Tati. If she gets far, she will have the respect to win it all.

#2) Alaksa (1)

Alaska smartly kept to the middle of the pack. Her talent was her. Her looks were signature. But she didn't stand out to make her a target. Fading to the background is a great idea. For now. We know that she wants nothing to do with Rolaskatox but there is a plot line that was established. Will she knock out a member of the trio or will they eliminate her? 

#3) Roxxxy Andrews (10)

As a self-proclaimed Roxxxy Andrews hater, I have to say she pleasantly surprised me. Her burlesque was sexy. Her looks were simple. And she is ready to scheme. Like Phi Phi, Roxxy wants to shed her bad girl image. But you can't take the bad girl out of a villain. 

#4) Katya (2)

Like Alaska, Katya stayed in the shadows. And it was smart. Yet she still proved she has improved big time. That entrance look? Get it! Her talent was unique and it was her. She's getting a good part of the narration through confessionals but with a season filled with great storytellers, does that mean she or Detox could find an early exit with the hefty amount of solo time?

#5) Alyssa Edwards (5)

This is Alyssa's secret. VARIETY! Her talent was a mix of all things we love about her. Was her looks on point? Not necessarily. She seems a bit in awe with the amount of "fame" in the room that one slip up could be her downfall. But for now, she stays right in the middle.

#6) Detox (4)

Detox and Roxxxy reestablished their alliance before they knew an alliance was necessary. This is not good for Detox. At all. She cannot cut ties with Roxxxy, yet she needs to distance herself from the week one winner. How will she do it? Was her "singing" talent a top performance? I don't think so. But Detox is back being Detox.

#7) Ginger Minj (9)

Personally, Ginger Minj did not prove why she deserves to be on All-Stars. She was mediocre at best. With Snatch Game coming up, she will be safe again. Ginger must step it up. These girls are in it to win it and Ginger is out for herself without anything to back it up.

#8) Phi Phi O'Hara (6)

Phi Phi wants to not be the villain. Yet she is self-sabotaging. Acapella was not a good idea. Announcing that she's here for image rather than the victory is not sitting well with everyone else. It's hard to predict whether the preview is canon or not but it seems that Phi Phi is up to her old tricks. Will that come back to haunt her?

#9) Adore Delano (3)

It has been proven that Adore Delano does not have tough skin. At all. Had Michelle not laid in on her, I don't think she would have threatened to quit. While a booking tour is a great cover, it's curious that she seems to be pretty silent on all things All-Stars 2. I think Adore wants nothing to do with the drama and another bad critique will send our spiraling to a quit. And quitting is not what this game is about. 

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 2 Power Rankings: Pre-Season

They're back! And they're All-Stars! RuPaul has invited ten of the most iconic Queens back for a chance at redemption in All Stars 2! But this season is different. Instead of lip-syncing for your life, they will be lip-syncing for their legacy. And the winner of that battle will vote off one of the bottom Queens. It's like Survivor! Will this twist shake up the competition? Will alliances be formed? And who will walk away with the crown? Here's my pre-season power rankings!

#1) Alaska

HIEEE! If the format was the normal format, there's no way RuPaul wouldn't just crown Alaska at the start. As far as legends are concerned, Alaska is up there. She has had an illustrious career since Season 5 and is the top of the fan favorites. Alaska has the chance to go far by simply being in the top or safe each week. But the first time Alaska finds herself in the bottom, she is out of here. By far, the biggest competition in the race. 

#2) Katya

This Russain hooker is a fan favorite. Like many of the queens this season, this comedy queen has a show on the wowpresents YouTube channel with her Season 7 galpal, Trixie Mattel. How can we forget the fake-out RuPaul gave us before announcing the Season 7 winner? Was that a sign for things to come. Katya has to step up her game if she wants to compete against these queens. It's going to take more than just being Katya. Like Alaska, being a super fan favorite will likely cause her to be an early target. 

#3) Adore Delano

It will be a #party with Adore present. The sole representative of Season 6, Adore will have a tough battle ahead of her. She can be perceived as lazy in her looks but that's just Adore being Adore. And that's why we adore her. If Adore checks out, she'll go early. But if the fight is in her, Adore will walk her way down the runway to the finals. 

#4) Detox

I was never a huge fan of Detox mostly because of the giant personalities of Season 5. Looking back, Detox always delivered consistency. With the twist being a factor, expect Detox to seek revenge. She wants to win. You know you're a legend when there's a future challenge inspired by you. Like many, Detox will go the second she falls to the bottom.

#5) Alyssa Edwards

What is Alyssa's Secret? Growth and maturity. We are definitely going to be entertained by Alyssa and her whacky comments. We are going to be wowed by her looks and her dancing. But has Alyssa improved enough to overtake the competition? Like Alaska and Katya, she will have a target on her back since she has her own YouTube show. Alyssa is an underdog. 

#6) PhiPhi O'Hara

PhiPhi is the epitome of redemption. You can't blame the edit for being a bitch! She was a super villain on Season 4. She will play the villain card at times this season but she wants to prove that she has a good side. If you've seen her 365 Days of Drag you know she has the potential to surprise. She likely won't be perceived as a threat unless she appears in the top week after week. 

#7) Tatianna

All the way back from Season 2 it's Tatianna! She is by far the biggest surprise on this list of competitors. It's *debatable whether she deserved the spot over some other queens (cough BenDeLaCreme). With the format being what it is, Tatianna will be a floater. She's unassuming. There are bigger targets ahead of her. If she makes it far, the fandom will be furious. 

#8) Coco Montrese

Likely returning to fuel the firing of Coco vs Alyssa, Coco is the mama of the season. Her inclusion was another head scratcher but she will be one to watch. Does she have the ability to win? Likely not. But don't be surprised if she knocks out some of your favorites. 

#9) Ginger Minj

If Roxxxy Andrews wasn't on the show, Ginger would have most certainly been on my bottom. So she should be thankful for that! Ginger Minj needs to prove herself being placed in the same breath as some of these queens. Her promo look is stunning. It's clear she's improved. But being the bitter bitch is not going to fair well. But in the game of voting off, Ginger will likely be the one to give us the most drama. She will cut whoever she needs to cut. 

#10) Roxxxy Andrews

Every story needs a villain. And we have Ginger and PhiPhi so why the tell is Roxxxy here? Once the twist was revealed, it's clear why Roxxxy made the cut. The producers want to see what will happen to Rolaskatox when they have to vote each other out. Still, does that mean Roxxxy Andrews deserves to be here? No. With five queens from Season 5, we may see Season 5 vs Everyone Else. Roxxxy is known for being cutthroat and I think anyone would be happy to take the first strike because Roxxxy will stab you in the back if it means getting ahead.