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Survivor S42 Power Rankings (Top 9)

May 4, 2022 by PowerRankings101

That episode was a lot to unpack, but I’m grateful for the conversations it brought up. We also saw two idols played, and both Rocksroy and Tori got sent to Ponderosa where we’ll sadly not be able to see their odd couple relationship there since CBS stopped doing Ponderosa videos. Sad face.

8. Hai Giang- Hai has been on my personal chopping block for a while, and while he did seem to be in a power position this week, I think people may be catching onto his paranoia, Romeo especially. Mike was clearly not happy that Hai wanted to flip and vote out Rocksroy, and if that side of the tribe is looking for answers, Mike could easily give up his #1 ally and throw Hai under the bus. Also, Lindsay and Drea will eventually want that amulet, and this may be the time to take that strike now that Hai betrayed them and voted out Rocksroy. Hai’s days have been numbered, and I think it’s coming soon.

7. Omar Zaheer- Omar has been nothing but bulletproof this whole time, but the preview did have me a bit concerned that maybe some of the women are picking up on people like Omar and Mike’s pretty well executed games. I do think previews can be misleading, but because they DIDN’T say his name in the trailer, I am worried he may be the “guy running the show” that Lindsay and Drea are discussing on the beach. I still think he’s got what it takes to snake through, but I’m a little worried for him, more so than I’ve ever been thus far in this season, especially since he and Hai spearheaded the flip on Rocksroy which could very well piss off the alliance.

6. Romeo Escobar- I honestly think Romeo’s game got significantly stronger with the Rocksroy vote. When people are coming back to camp looking for someone to blame, they’ll wonder why Hai and Omar flipped, not as much Romeo. Romeo is a free agent essentially, and while he could very well be an “easy boot,” I think most people will want to look at him for a swing vote instead. This week may have given him a second life.

5. Jonathan Young- Jonathan lost most of his win equity, not necessarily by his comments at tribal, but because the edit has very clearly been showing that he’s not a very good strategist. I do think this works against his win chances, but honestly, it probably helps his short-term game status because people will likely want to target a bigger strategic player like Romeo/Hai/Omar before they target Jonathan.

4. Mike Turner- Mike is playing a nearly seamless game in terms of avoiding a target and staying in mostly everyone’s good graces. But this was also one of the first weeks in a while where he lost control, seeing his ally Rocksroy go home. BUT at the same time, he was still self-aware enough to vote Rocksroy out. I think Mike is going to take the least heat for this move, because I think people like Drea and Jonathan will be most upset at Hai or Omar for the Rocksroy boot. That being said, he’s the only one with an idol, and if Drea wants to steal it, she can. I don’t necessarily think that puts Mike in danger, per say, but I also don’t think this makes Mike invincible like he’s been the past few weeks with that idol.

3. Maryanne Oketch- Maryanne may be coming out cleanest from the last tribal. I think she got a new ally in Drea, and I think Jonathan and Lindsay are further cemented in wanting to go Taku forward. My only issue is that Maryanne is also idol-less now, but she has that extra vote so she should be okay. I think bigger fish will be fried this week.

2. Lindsay Dolashewich- Lindsay’s edit is picking up, and I’m really excited to see it because she shows some seriously great self-awareness. I think she’s utilizing Jonathan as a meat shield perfectly, but also being able to keep him in check, especially this week when Omar couldn’t help steer Jonathan’s mind. I think Lindsay is playing a great under the radar game, and this week may prove to be another big opportunity for her to gain even more traction.

1. Drea Wheeler- Drea had a big week, not just for sharing her thoughts on the subject of race in the game of Survivor, but also gaining a new ally in Maryanne, and seemingly lowering her threat level by ditching her idol. What her tribe doesn’t know is that Drea has LOTS of ammo still, including an easy shot to steal MIke’s idol. She’s going to be playing hard and I can’t wait to see it, especially now that we’re getting hints of a lady-power team-up.

With this bigger alliance turning on each other, I think Hai, Omar, and Mike could take a little heat for this Rocksroy blindside, while Drea may not be all-trusting with Jonathan. And then there’s Romeo who is really on the outs, but may just be able to dodge the turmoil when he gets back to camp and people are more upset at others more so than him. I think the three ladies are the most in control. I don’t think anyone is going to be targeting Maryanne and Lindsay as their priority, and Drea has enough ammunition to survive if she’s targeted. I do think we may see one of the bigger strategists of the season go, and it could be a huge shocker like Omar, but I do think Hai makes sense since his trajectory has been going slightly downward and he is likely going to get heat for the Rocksroy move AND he has the amulet which Lindsay and Drea may wanna try and steal.

PREDICTIONS:

Going Home- Hai Giang

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Maybe Maryanne and Drea will find idols, if they are re-hidden?
Also, is the initial trio still intact with their idol or is that broken up already?

Sent by NathanDamnit,May 4, 2022

NathanDamnit The initial trio's amulets will not become an idol until there is only one of them remaining in the game

Sent by PowerRankings101,May 5, 2022

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