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Who Will Win Every Reality Show You’re Currently Watching?

With so many competitive Reality TV shows currently airing, it is nearly impossible to stay up to date on all of them. Between The Bachelor, which concludes its 20th season on Monday, and The Voice, which is still dragging out completing its Top 48, here is a 100% spoiler-free assessment of who is most likely to win each of your guilty pleasures.

Ranked in Order of “Still Anyone’s Game” to “Solid Lock for Victory.”

10. Top Chef 13: California, Jeremy

Jeremy, Top Chef 15 (photo credit: bravotv.com)

Jeremy, Top Chef 13 (photo credit: bravotv.com)

 

Jeremy came out of the gates with guns blazing, winning two of the first four Elimination Challenges, and being on the top for one of the other two. During Restaurant Wars, however, he crumbled faster and harder than my inevitable NCAA “perfect bracket” will, after a number 15 seed upsets a number 2 seed.
Last week, Jeremy reminded us all of why we all chose him as the likely winner back in week one, by winning the final Quickfire Challenge, as well as the Elimination Challenge.

With Amar or Carl coming back from Last Chance Kitchen this week, Jeremy will have to defeat them, and Top Baker, Marjorie, to take home the prize. Let’s face it, as funny and entertaining as Isaac is, I have a better chance of winning Top Chef than he does.

Alternate Pick (Marjorie)

9. Ink Master 7: Revenge, Christian

Christian, Ink Master (photo credit: spiketv.com)

Christian, Ink Master (photo credit: spiketv.com)

 

Just by looking at this dude, you know that he is the real deal (as far as tattoo artists are concerned.) He is probably the most intimidating reality contestant on TV today, and the most likely of the rookies to be able to take down all of the returning vets.
As if the rookies were not already at a disadvantage for never playing before and having to compete against 8 all-stars, Ink Master has decided to stagger the return of all 8 all-stars, making it even that much more unfair for the newbies. One of the returning all-stars will not be joining the competition until week 8. WTF is up with that?

My prediction: Christian will defeat all 7 rookies, and all 8 returnees, and Dave Navarro will be more dramatic than ever, and barely able to contain his excitement when he can announce Christian as “the greatest winner of all time.”

Alternate Pick: Sausage

8. Amazing Race 28, Tyler & Korey

Tyler & Korey, Amazing Race 28 (photo credit: cbs.com)

Tyler & Korey, Amazing Race 28 (photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Let’s be clear: there is a zero percent chance that these guys are not making it to the finish line. Tyler Oakley is the most famous player to ever compete on The Amazing Race (FYI: I had no idea who he was until three weeks ago, but with over five million Twitter followers, you must be pretty damn famous.)
The Amazing Race can certainly be finagled by the producers to save their favorites (i.e. train/bus/plane times, how many teams they allow to complete each task at once, non-elimination legs,) and there is no way they would risk losing their viewers because their favorite internet personality got eliminated in week five because they had a half-dead taxi driver that drove under the actual speed limit and had to stop and get petro.
Tyler & Korey are locks for the final three, but whether or not they can beat the final two teams (without the help of production) is anyone’s guess.

Alternate Winner: Brodie & Kurt

7. Big Brother Canada 4, Nick (and Phil)

Nick and Phil, BB Canada 4 (photo credit: bigbrothercanada.globaltv.com/)

Nick and Phil, BB Canada 4 (photo credit:
bigbrothercanada.globaltv.com/)

 

Not only are Phil and Nick super likable, fun, and entertaining dudes, but they are also fairly decent at the strategic game of Big Brother. After being totally screwed by the producers by having to play the game together, they were almost destined to not be long for the game. However, with the recent turn of events in the BB house, Phil and Nick are sitting very pretty.

There are much bigger threats in the game, and they are playing both sides just well enough that they are nobody’s targets.

I expect them to split up at some point in the coming weeks, and be able to play for themselves. If that is the case, I almost guarantee that one of them wins (my guess is Nick.) But even if they are forced to play together for the duration of the game, they could be the first duel winners in any North American Big Brother series.

Alternate Winner: Tim (and yes, I did watch his season of BB: Australia. What the hell is wrong with me?)

6. Project Runway All Stars 5, Valerie

Valerie, Project Runway All Stars 5 (photo credit: lifetimetv.com)

Valerie, Project Runway All Stars 5 (photo credit: mylifetime.com)

 

Yes, you read that right. Project Runway is currently airing its FIFTH All Star version. And yes, I am watching the fifth all star version of Project Runway.

With that being said (it feels so good to finally share that secret with the world,) I do gamble with friends on every reality show that I watched, and would not be spending my precious time watching a minute of any Project Runway if I did not have some cash on the line. I do have to admit, however, that Unconventional Challenge Week makes me way more excited than it should.

And Avant Garde Week 🙁

Despite my very limited knowledge on fashion, I have watched a few season of PR, and despite everyone currently fan-girling over Kini, I predict a Valerie upset in the finals, causing Kini to lose at Fashion Week for the second time.

Alternate Winner: Sam

5. Redneck Island 5: Battle of the Lake, Cody & Jorden

Cody, Redneck Island (photo credit: cmt.com)

Cody, Redneck Island (photo credit: cmt.com)

 

Jorden, Redneck Island (photo credit: cmt.com)

Jorden, Redneck Island (photo credit: cmt.com)

 

Side Note: My parents would be so disappointed if they read this and realize how much Reality TV I actually watch.

Anyway, I may be one of the few people that have actually watched Redneck Island from its inception (I promise you, I have a very active social life.)

Cody has completely dominated this season, and now that Jorden is his partner, she is along for the ride to the finals. Like Cody or not, he is great TV, and the small guy that all the big, scary dudes need to watch out for. And now that Tuff is eliminated, Jorden’s path to the prize should be a much smoother journey.

ALTERNATE PICK: Margaret & Josh

4. Survivor 32: Kaoh Rong, Michele

Michele, Survivor Kaoh Rong (photo credit: cbs.com)

Michele, Survivor Kaoh Rong (photo credit: cbs.com)

 

While Michele’s game took a big hit this week with Caleb’s medical evacuation, her and her two female beauty allies are sitting very pretty.

The impending merge will be imperative for each of the remaining 13 contestants, but the beauty girls have the most to lose. Of the three (Julia, Anna, and Michele) Michele seems to be the one that can adapt best post swap/merge.

She has zero enemies, is not a challenge threat, and is likable enough to want to spend the remaining 30 days with. The tribal swap could be the difference between Michele being a bartender in May, or a millionaire.

ALTERNATE PICK: Anna

3. American Idol 15, Dalton Rapattoni

Dalton Rapattoni, American Idol 15 (photo credit: fox.com)

Dalton Rapattoni, American Idol 15 (photo credit: fox.com)

 

Dalton has been one of the frontrunners since his audition episode. He may not be the judges pick to win at the moment (as of the final 8,) but they don’t matter anymore. He is the most marketable of the remaining eight contestants, and likely has the biggest teenage fan following.
His unique renditions of all genres of music helps his to stand out from his competitors. If he can tolerate standing in the shadows of La’Porsha and Trent for a few more weeks, he will be able to step out into the spotlight just in time to be crowed the final winner of American Idol.

ALTERNATE PICK: Trent

2. The Bachelor 20, Lauren B.

Lauren B, The Bachelor (photo credit: abc.com)

Lauren B, The Bachelor (photo credit: abc.com)

 

Granted there is a 50-50 chance for her to win, and predicting Lauren to beat Jo-Jo is as difficult as predicting a coin toss, but I will still mark it as a victory should it occur.
Even though I think Jo-Jo is way more into Ben than Lauren is, Ben will choose Lauren, even though he already told Jo-Jo he loved her.

Am I the only one that wonders how much of an act both Ben and Lauren are putting on to come across so perfect and lovable? I am not sure I know one single person that seems so wonderful as Ben. Rumor has is, Ben slept with all three girls in the fantasy sweet, and America is still in love with the guy. Juan Pablo was nearly burned at the stake after a fling in the ocean with Clare.

Even though I wish Ben (and whoever he chooses) nothing but the best, I would love to see some amateur footage of the two of them getting into a serious argument about who is too good for who, while wasted at their local watering hole, just to make the rest of us feel a little bit better about ourselves.

ALTERNATE PICK: Ben proposes to Lauren B and Jo-Jo

1. Hell’s Kitchen 15, Jared

Jared, Hell's Kitchen (photo credit: fox.com)

Jared, Hell’s Kitchen (photo credit: fox.com)

 

I get it, and I agree with you…. who the HELL cares. I am not sure if this is an endorsement of Jared, or a protest against the remaining eight co

ntestants, but I can not imagine a scenario that Jared does not win the 15th season of Hell’s Kitchen, and become the “head chef” and some random Gordon Ramsey establishment for a few months.

I understand your anti-climatic letdown, but to me, I see nobody else that Ramsey could possibly let win, and am very confident that the couple hundred thousand people that watch the Hell’s Kitchen 15 finale will witness him being doused with all the confetti that the Fox interns can find at the nearest Dollar Store in the vicinity of Hell’s Kitchen.

ALTERNATE PICK: Chad

* Coming Next Week – The Voice Predictions, as well as any changes in the unlikely event that I change my mind.

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Ranking the 14 New Big Brother Canada Houseguests

The best thing to happen to Canada since Tim Hortons is back, and this time Big Brother Canada is going international. For its fourth season, Big Brother has decided to open his doors to former contestants from Big Brother USA, Big Brother UK, Big Brother Italy, and Big Brother Australia. While some viewers may be a bit puzzled by the producer’s choices, only two of the international Big Brother celebrities will be allowed to enter the house (although I would not be surprised if the first “Twisto’s Twist” allows the other two “celebrities” to enter.)

I will hold off on my predictions of the four international houseguests, and wait to see how the vote plays out before I included them in the rankings. As for the 14 new houseguests, below is a ranking of the likelihood of each of them winning Big Brother 4 based solely on a 90 second interview with producers, and their brief bio on the Golbal TV website.

14. Raul

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

Raul seems like he will be a loose cannon in the BB house. He admits that he is likely to bring the sass, which is NEVER a good thing in the BB house (unless you are Rachel Reilly, I suppose.) His drama is sure to cause some unnecessary fights in the house. His housemates (even the ones he may be aligned with) will begin to see that he is too much of a liability, and throw him under the bus way before the jury begins.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: PRE JURY

13. Cassandra

(photo credit: http://bigbrothercanada.globaltv.com/houseguests)

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

First off, Cassandra is going to make for some amazing television. She is fun, outgoing, dramatic, and not afraid to be criticized for who she is. That being said, she wants to play the game as if she is not familiar with the show. In one interview she said “I’m going to be like, what is a veto ceremony?”
I see this backfiring on her, as her houseguests that are Superfans will think she is just there for the cameras, and not appreciate her lack of “BB knowledge.”

If she is not careful, Cassandra may find herself talking to Arisa on Thursday night, wishing she had not acted so naive about the game that her housemates have been waiting many years to play.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: PRE JURY. However, if she somehow makes the jury, she will likely be dragged to the end, and get slaughtered in the finals.

12. Maddy

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

Based solely on first impressions, Maddy seems to be the least likable of the three young, blonde girls. When asked why she thinks she was chosen to be on the show, her response was “duh…. because I am awesome.”

If Maddy is not careful, her confidence will come across as arrogance, and she will find herself in the middle of a lot of the female drama this season.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: First Evicted

11. Joel

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

In a house full of “bros,” Joel will find himself in the famous BB role of “odd man out.” Despite all of the guys seeming genuinely polite and accepting, Joel will find himself “bro-less.” In addition to this, the house is also full of young girls that will likely be annoyed by Joel’s nerdy persona, and his intelligence.
Joel’s only hope is to form a solid bond with Christine, and have her pull him into an alliance that she forms with some of the younger guys.
If Joel doesn’t have at least Christine looking out for him, he is toast real quick.
Also, many of these Canadian houseguests likely know of Ian Terry, and Steve Moses, both winners of Big Brother USA, and both just about as nerdy as Joel. There is very little chance of them letting Joel get anywhere near the end of the game and pull another BB win for the nerds.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: PRE JURY

10. Loveita

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

In one of the brief interviews I saw with Loveita, the very first word she used to describe herself was “vocal.” Sure, that is the word that you want to repeat over and over again during casting, but if she continues to play up the role of the “vocal independent woman” she will be in some hot water.

Loveita seems like a lovely woman, but, like Maddy, saying things like “I think I’m pretty,” as she did in her interview, will not do her any favors in the BB house. While it is exceptionally important to be confident (both in life and in the BB house,) houseguests will use any reason they can to nominate someone (especially in the first few weeks) and if other female houseguests think that you are arrogant, they will use that as the first excuse to target you.

Loveita’s vocalness will be entertaining to watch, but will ultimately get her evicted from the house.

PRE SHOW PREDICTION: Early Jury

9. Christine

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

Christine seems like the typical “older” BB female houseguests that we have been seeing since the beginning of BB. But, Christine may be just edgy enough, and entertaining enough, to make it farther than many of the other forty-something women in BB history.
My suggestion for Christine is to team up with the younger guys, and be their eyes and ears. The strong guys will do anything in their power to protect her, and she could cruise to the end of the game.
This will also prevent her from having to get too girly-girly with the younger ladies of the house, which I see her having an issue with.
I predict some blow out fights with Christine and a younger female houseguests, and it is very likely that the public watching from home will be supporting Christine. If she plays smart from the get-go, she could make it very far. But, if she segregates herself early on because of her age, she could very easily be the first to go.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: If she makes friends with the younger guys right away: Final 5. If she doesn’t, she will be gone week 1-2.

8. Kelsey

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

Kelsey is the complete package. She is super sexy, very likable, laid back, and easy going. She will remain drama free, which is a very good thing as a BB contestant. She will fly under the radar for quite a long time, until the houseguests realize that she is a massive threat to win the game because she is so damn perfect.
The only thing Kelsey has going against her is that she is not really a fan of the show. I do not think Kelsey is prepared to play this game anywhere close to hard enough. The pressure of the game will get to her, and she will not have it in her to deceive, backstab, or screw her friends over.
She will be voted out early jury, or maybe even pre jury, and she will not care any less. But, men all around the world will care. Very much.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: 10TH-12TH PLACE.

7. Philippe

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

Philippe will be the stud of the BB house. The guys will love him, the girls will love him, and the public will love him. He seems to be an all-round lovable guy. However, being just 21 years old, Philippe will be more focused on partying and hooking up, then winning the game.
Philippe’s number 1 priority will not be getting to the end of the game, and a showmance will likely put too big of a target on his back, and send him home.
The guys will begin to think he is getting too close with his lady friend, and the ladies that are not his lady friend, will be jealous, and want him gone immediately.

Philippe will win some challenges and make some big moves before his inevitable, emotional eviction, and seperation from his “sweetheart,” whoever that may be. My prediction: Paige.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: EARLY JURY (9th place)

6. Ramsey

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

Ramsey seems like a very nice, sincere, good-hearted guy. Not someone that has the ability to lie, and deceive. Unlike Kelsey, who will not care enough to lie and deceive, Ramsey will try, and be unable to lie and deceive.
Also, the fact that he doesn’t drink may prevent him from coming best buddies with the guys, and segregate him a bit.

Because he will be so likable, he should have no problem cruising to the jury portion of the game, but the houseguests will be unanimous in the fact that they need to get this awesome guy out of the house well before he has the opportunity to crush them in a final vote.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: 8TH PLACE

5. Mitchell

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

Mitchell seems to be the poor man’s Kevin Martin. He will be funny, but not as funny as Kevin. He will be charming, but not as charming as Kevin. He is handsome, but not as handsome as Kevin. And he will be great at analyzing the game, but not as great as Kevin.

…. and Kevin finished in 9th place.

Mitchell could prove me wrong though. He could be great at the game if he does not annoy his houseguests. Also, Kevin was evicted during a triple eviction. If he could have made it out of the triple eviction night, who knows what magic he could have worked to win the game. It could have been possible. And it is certainly possible that Mitchell can do it too.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: EARLY JURY if he gets too cocky. Or THE WINNER.
If he is in the finals against anyone other than Jared, he will win.

4. Paige

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

Paige is a perfect blend of the other 2 blonde females. She has the tenacity of Maddy, with the endearment of Kelsey. If she can use this to her advantage, she won’t be anyone’s main target for a while. Let Maddy be the bitchy blonde, and let Kelsey be the “under the radar” blonde.
If she can make it to the end with either of them, she will win the game.
Two things stand out for what I think could hurt Paige:

1. A showmance. I will be shocked if Paige does not end up in a showmance. Probably with Philippe.
2. Be a driving force behind an all-female alliance and get caught.

If she can avoid these two things, she has a very good chance at winning the season.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: LATE JURY

3. Sharry

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

Sharry has a big, bold, lovable personality, and if she can tone it down just a bit, will be able to get along great with the guys and the ladies of the house.

Sharry is going into the house with the intention of listening more than speaking, and that could be the thing that separates her from the other ladies in the house that want to get their voices heard.

I expect her to remain drama free, and sail through to the jury portion of the game. If she can step up her game during the final weeks, and make a few unexpected big game moves, she could easily win.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: 3RD PLACE

2. Jared

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

Jared will be loved by everyone. He will be the bro’s bro, and the ladies man. He is so down to Earth, polite and kind that people will forget they are playing a game with him. If he is in the finals, he will demolish anyone else that is against him.

The problem will be that he will be targeted late in the game for being such a great guy. Once he doesn’t win HoH or PoV in the final weeks, he will be target #1.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: 4TH PLACE
1. Dallas

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

(photo credit: etcanada.com)

After watching Dallas for a minute or so, I already want to get a beer with him. He will be funny, but not too funny that he annoys people. He will be a nice guy, but not too nice that you are terrified to go to the finals against him. He will be strategic, but not too strategic that he stands out as playing both sides of the house. And he will be good at the competitions, but not the absolute biggest physical, or mental threat.
He will be bros will all the guys, and will not have the added stress of falling in a showmance, as he already has a girlfriend back home. This game is Dallas’ to lose, and I do not think he is going to let that happen.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: WINNER

Agree? Disagree? Leave a comment, or your predictions below!