Survivor is one of my favorite shows and now that the cast has been revealed and we're two weeks away from the premiere, so I'd like to put my two cents on each castaway and my prediction on how they will end up in the game
MY PREDICTED PRE JURY BOOTS (no particular order)
* Ashley- She has a lot going for her which means she's out early since the game doesn't favor a lot of strong, accomplished women. Besides, no one named Ashley/ee has made the merge, so I'm not holding my breath for her.
* Francesca- Unlike NaOnka, Fran knows she can be a bitch. I predict that she won't be able to hide her attitude under the stressful environment and her tribe will pretty much get sick of her early on.
* Natalie- The shortage of younger men will hurt her her flirting ability. I just find her too naive to last long in the game.
*David- I wanna root for this guy, but if you're smart--own it! but his attitude makes him an outsider and I doubt his social skills. Besides, Russell maybe threatened by him.
* Julie- I can see her & Mike bonding since they live almost 30 mins away, but Julie is the oldest woman, and her desire for the money may make her look too desperate out there. Jane could pull it off, but I doubt the same for her.
* Ralph/Rooster- He reminds me of Chicken & Bubba--and both didn't last long. A cannon-fodder character in my opinion.
* Russell- I know I should be placing him higher, but if he makes it far again, I will deem this season's cast mentally retarded. They know what he's capable of and I only see him bonding w/ Stephanie (his fan) and Krista (Natalie look alike)
* Sarita- Out of all the Zapatera tribe, I just find her to be the odd person out. I just don't see her laid-back demeanor as Survivor-Winner material (ask Gabe from Marquesas)
* Stephanie- She reminds me of Yvette from BB6 (blech!). I agree w/ Jeff on her being one of the first ones to go...
MY PREDICTED JURY/FINALISTS (no particular order)
* Grant- I think he has enough social skills to make the merge, but I think he's gonna be a physical threat after and be taken out.
* Krista- I think her mouth will get her in trouble, but she'll be one of those who I can't believe made it far.
* Andrea- I like her, but I think she'll be like Colleen or Elisabeth being the last person on a minority alliance and get voted off. I hope not.
* Matthew- Not really feeling this Fabio clone, but I have a feeling that he'll have a good Immunity run until his time is up.
* Philip- Philip will play a balls-y game so his placing is a wildcard. but I'm impressed with his interview video, so I'll place him close to the finals.
* Mike- This season's Capt. America. Everyone has a soft spot for the military, and he looks like he's willing to connect. I'm sure he'll make the finale, but more likely to be booted before the finals.
* Boston Rob- Has a better chance than Russell. But I can see him being booted and he's my project winner of Redemption Island.
* Steve- My projected winner. Unless he takes the Jimmy T route, I can see him dominate and I like that he doesn't take crap from anyone. Can't wait to see him square off against Russell.
* Kristina- She's a tough one to describe cause her video shows me that she can either be menopausal bitch or be a quiet strategist but I'll give her the benefit of the doubt.
As for the tribe, I think Ometepe will have the upper hand (Thanks to Rob) but after Rob gets voted to Redemption Island, he'll jump over to the remaining Zapaterans and take them out one by one. Mike, Steve, Rob, Krista and Kristina are my finale people.
