Are you looking for some spoiler-free "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains" predictions by some guy who's just shooting his mouth off? Then you've come to the right place! I've already thrown the spotlight on each castaway, looked at memorable moments in the show's past, and even casted a potential "what if?" / "second chance" season.
So, all that's left is to predict how things will go this time around. (Based, of course, on nothing but my own crazy intuition.)
20. Cirie Fields: Cirie is one of the greatest players ever, and I don't think this performance will invalidate that. I just know that's already played an aggressive game twice, and the alpha males will be on her from the get-go.
19. Parvati Shallow: The same has to be said for Parvati. I just don't see how in the world these people could trust her enough to bring her deep into the game. Did they not watch "Micronesia?"
18. Randy Bailey: I love Randy as a character -- unfortunately, he tends to bother people trapped on an island. Unless he makes friends fast, Randy will be gone.
17. Sugar Kiper: Sugar just doesn't fit in on her tribe. She's not athletic like Amanda and Stephenie, and some "Survivor" contestants weren't big fans of her antics in "Gabon."
16. JT Thomas: I don't think any former winner will be able to make it all the way to the end -- the target on their back is just too large for it to happen. I think Rupert and Tom will want to keep JT around longer, but some of the others will orchestrate his demise.
15. Courtney Yates: "Survivor" is still a physical game. Courtney won't help her tribe win any physical challenges, and eventually that'll be a liability.
14. Danielle DiLorenzo: Danielle will probably do better than this, and I admit part of my prediction is bias because I don't see how she is memorable enough for this show.
13. Colby Donaldson: Colby is looking for redemption after bombing in "All-Stars;" unfortunately, he'll only make it a little bit further. People like Colby, but he's too much a physical and strategic threat.
12. Jerri Manthey: Jerri is also more dangerous the further in the game she goes, but for an entirely different reason. I would like to see some longtime show veterans make it far, but the social structure put in place by the younger castaways is going to make it tougher on Jerri.
11. Rob Mariano: I think Boston Rob is a fantastic character, but he's also too cocky for his own good. He will likely try to run the show again, and in doing so will get blindsided by some people working under the radar.
10. Tom Westman: Jeff Probst called Tom the "best winner ever." I don't know if I agree with that completely, but I know Tom is enough of a game-player to make it at least to the jury.
9. Amanda Kimmel: Amanda already had two chances to talk to the jury, and she's certainly not going to get another. At some point, the other castaways are going to want to finish off the "Micronesia" alliance, and this will be the beginning of the end.
8. James Clement: James, meanwhile, will be the end. It's dangerous allowing the big man to get this far, but the Heroes will likely need his strength before the merge. James leaves something to be desired in the social game, and that will be his downfall.
7. Tyson Aposol: I think Tyson will come into the game with a more humble approach (at least on the surface). However, I think he'll fall victim to the same thing that killed him in "Tocantins:" winning too many immunity challenges.
6. Stephenie LaGrossa: Stephenie, meanwhile, is a female Tyson in terms of challenge strength. She's also a more subtle player, and if she schemes as she did in "Guatemala" she can at least make it this far.
5. Rupert Boneham: Let's face it, Rupert is a perfect person to take this far. He's a friendly guy you can trust, and you know he probably won't stab you in the back. He's too popular to make it to the end, so in keeping with the "All-Star" tradition this is the best point to get rid of him.
4. Sandra Diaz-Twine: Sandra is the most underrated winner out there, and I think she'll prove it by making it all the way to the final four. Since I think Russell will once again run the game, he won't want someone like Sandra at the end who could fight her way to a million.
3. Coach Wade: I realize that a final three containing Coach and Russell would drive some people over the edge...but it could happen. I see Tyson giving him a vote at the end, but no one else would ever take the guy seriously.
2. Russell Hantz: So here we go again. I don't think Candice will be Russell's first choice for his "girl alliance" (he'd probably pick Amanda or Danielle), but I don't think everyone is going to let him do whatever he wants. Candice is a quiet player, so I think he'll be hoping that no one else will respect her game. That won't happen, though, and I see Russell getting three jury votes (Sandra, Rob, and Jerri).
1. Candice Woodcock: Why will Candice win? It's simple: there will be a bitter jury, but she will also play a smart, strategic game. I see her forming an alliance with the popular players early, but then bonding with the villains tribe after the merge. She'll fly under the radar long enough to be successful, and act as a "swing vote" most of the season. Therefore, Russell will think it's his game -- but Candice will be the X factor and will end up winning the season.
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