Since the merge is coming up it will be hard to rank everyone but, we will try. Remember that the rankings are based on how likely they will survive the next vote.

Merge tribe to be named later

Side note: this buff is amazing

Nick- Nick has many alliances going into the merge. He has: the Davids, Mason-Dixon,the Rockstars, and The Throughbreds. It is DISGUSTING how many alliances he has currently. He is definitely safe for a couple votes no matter which way the numbers go. The only way he goes is if a rock draw happens. He is a good bet for the endgame. Davie- Davie is in a good spot going into the merge. There are many people who will be targeted over him. Davie is good all around and he is not consider a big threat. Davie also has an idol. Davie is safe this vote. Mike- He has a connection with Nick which will keep him safe for a bit. Also, he is weak in challenges so, no one wants to take him out. Mike could be dragged to end as a goat because of his social status. Mike is the safest Goliath. Kara- She has gone through the most dangerous part of her game and things are looking up for her. Now that she is back with her girls, she has a safety net. Kara also has Dan who can give an idol to her because let’s be honest Dan would give up an extra idol for his showmance (Thanks /u/sagan_drinks_cosmos for reminding me of that fact). Kara can get the Davids to like her and keep her around. Kara has a good shot to make the endgame. Gabby- The merge is great for her. She would have been the first boot off of Tiva. Now that Gabby has the Davids again, she can manuver a bit more. Gabby has the skills to win the more endurance based immunities. Gabby could flip Alison to her side and have a solid alliance of Christian,Nick,Alison,Mike and herself. I think that Gabby is sticking around for awhile. Carl- No one is targeting Carl. Carl can ride under the radar for a few rounds. Carl also has the nullifier so, he could cause some damage. Overall, Carl is sticking around. Dan- Dan is in a decent spot at the merge purely due to his two idols. Dan could be the victim of the nullifier but, it will most likely not get played when the numbers are at 13. Dan also has his showmance with Kara that can making him a target if they make it obvious. Dan is safe this episode but, he could go soon. Alison- Alison has recently started to gain traction. She is smart enough to play it safe for this vote so she will not put a target on her back. Also, Alison could be an immunity threat going forward. She has the relationship with Gabby which can save her from the intial vote. Overall, Alison has time to make the move and is safe. John- On paper, he should be the obvious merge but, his social game will save him from that target this episode. John has a connection with Christian through the Brochachos. That connection will be critical to his game. Without his connections, John is an easy target. I can see him going as the 2nd member of the jury but not the first. I predict he will go about the same time Cole did in HHH. Overall, he is safe for now. Elizabeth- Elizabeth could be the merge boot if the Goliaths decide to target the person who the Davids will most likely not play an idol on ala Michelle Schubert or Jessica Johnston. Elizabeth has lost Lyrsa and is seen as the most disposable member of the Davids. Elizabeth could be seen as a goat and is dragged to the end. Elizabeth is likely going mid merge. Overall, she could be in danger but not likely. Christian- Christian is seen as a threat. He was mentioned as a target in the preview but that could be misleading. At the same time, the fact his name is brought up at all is not good. If Christian makes it through this vote he is good for awhile. Christian has connections with the Brochachos and Mason Dixon. Those connection will determine if he is voted out next or not. Christian is in danger but, he is likely to make it through. Angelina- Angelina could be the merge blindside. People see her a strategic threat. She has a strained relationship with Mike despite him saving her and the Davids see her as someone to get rid of immediately. Angelina’s days are numbered if she does not win some immunities. Overall, Angelina could easily be the merge boot. Alec- Alec is the obvious merge boot. He is excellent in challenges, has betrayed his tribe before and he needs everyone more than they need him. Alec could be exposed by Kara for the Natalia boot and become public enemy number one. Alec is an easy person to vote out. Overall, I am convinced that Alec is the merge boot.

This season has been excellent and I hope they keep it up till the end.

I will be reviewing the premerge on Wednesday before the episode so follow the blog in order to see posts as they go up.

Grab your stuff and head back to camp!