After a big shift in power, the rankings are bound to shake up.

Vata

Lauren – Lauren is number one despite passing out at the challenge. She is now in the majority with an idol. By passing out she gained some respect from the tribe as a competitor. The Kama minority does not think she has an idol so it has more power. Lauren has a decent shot but she is stuck with Kelley overshadowing her. This is good in the short-term for a shield but she will need to cut her at some point to win. Overall, Lauren is in a safe spot. Wardog – This was Wardog’s finest hour. He managed to flip the game to his favor. He might not win challenges but his strategic game will pull him through. He also established a relationship with Julia, Gavin and Victoria. Wardog is in a great spot going forward. Kelley – Despite having an idol, I put her the lowest of the trio due to her target. She will always be the first to leave of that group. Kelley is now in a great spot due to the flip and has an idol. Kelley might have a tough time winning with a majority of anti returnee people and people she voted out on the jury. David – David is in an interesting spot. He just had a falling out with Rick but he still wants the other half of the idol. David is on the bottom of the Lesu group but that is four out of four in a game where final four is fire making. David has the best shot out of the returnees to win since even the anti returnee Kama wanted to work with him. Overall, David is doing good. Aurora – Aurora had a great episode between winning immunity and the extra vote from Aubry. No one is looking at Aurora since the fire is on the three members of the six who flipped. Aurora is not winning but she could make it really far. Victoria – I put Victoria on the top of the three who flipped due to her screen time and strategic ability. Victoria had the correct read to wait a vote but unfortunately the numbers were going a certain way and she had to follow it. Victoria is only one who did not fully burn their bridge with Kama since she can argue that she was against it. Overall, Victoria is still a contender. Gavin – What happened between Gavin and Eric? This is why you follow through with stories you set up. Anyways, Gavin is now on the bottom of a seven rather than a six. Gavin might have set himself up for 5th to 8th place but he is not winning. Julia – Julia is in the same boat as Gavin and Victoria but she does not have the screen time like Victoria to give her a shot of getting out of that zone I described with Gavin. Rick – Boy Rick torpedoed his game. By cutting himself off completely from his old allies he put himself in a bad spot. The only thing that puts him above the remaining Kama six is his half idol and lack of being a threat. Rick is not winning and could be a goat by wasting his second chance. Julie – Julie was blindsided plain and simple. She is now in the minority with no advantage. The upside is that she is able to win challenges and Ron is a bigger target. Julie is gonna be a bitter juror based on how she acted at the immunity challenge. Ron – He is the number one target of the majority and his advantage menu expired weeks ago. Ron being so Kama strong bit him in the ass. Looks like he is not making that family visit.

Extinction

Joe – Joe will be number one till the end of time on Extinction due to his challenge strength. Joe could be our Extinction winner if he makes final 3. Aubry – That practice advantage will be very useful. Now we know the challenge involves untieing yourself by moving your body around a post. Aubry is good at challenge but Joe. Chris – Wonderboy is still a strong competitor. I am a little less certain of his chances due to his lack of a confessional but we weren’t on extinction long. Eric – Eric was a decent player he just got too comfortable. Dude, don’t get excited because Joe significantly brings down your chances. Reem – Queen of Extinction and staying on the jury.

The purple player of next episode will be Julia unless the flip backfires.

Grab Your Stuff and Head Back to Camp!