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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:
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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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Survivor: Kaoh Rong, Episode 3. Who Will Survive?

After back-to-back losses by the Brawn tribe, they are down two tribe members to the Beauty and Brains tribe. Will their pathetic challenge performance continue, or will a smart or beautiful person take the walk of shame tonight? My predictions on who will be voted out in episode 3 of Survivor: Kaoh Rong below.

Ranked in order of LEAST likely to MOST likely to be voted out in 16th place.

16. Michelle (Beauty)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Michelle is sitting pretty right now (pun shamelessly intended.) She is in the best position in her tribe, as she is strong, good at challenges, and  very tight with the ladies on her tribe. If Beauty loses, I expect Michele to not be on anyone’s radar. In addition, from this week’s previews, it is clear that Michele and Anna will be sitting out of the challenge for the Beauty tribe. So, in the event that they do lose the Immunity Challenge, no blame will be on either of their beautiful shoulders.

15. Anna (Beauty)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Like Michele, Anna is in a great spot on her tribe. If Beauty loses immunity, the ladies will certainly stick together, and it is very unlikely that the 3 Beauty men will have the brains to concoct a plan to save them all. Plus, like I said about Michele, Anna sits out in this week’s challenge, and will be free from any challenge blame should they have to attend Tribal Council.

14. Neal (Brains)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

It is looking like Neal will be in the swing vote position on the Brains tribe for as long as these tribes stay in tact. The previews this week show Peter and Elisabeth scheming to get out the old folk, and Debbie telling the camera that “it is not going to happen.” If Brains loses, I expect a showdown between Peter/Elisabeth and Debbie/Joe with Neal and Aubry having to choose a side.

13. Julia (Beauty)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Although she does compete in this week’s challenge, a massive blunder that causes Beauty to lose immunity is just about the only thing that could send Julia packing tonight. She has the numbers on the tribe with Michele and Anna. Also, Tai is on her tribe, so pretty much all the 5 other Beauty’s are safe until a tribal switch as long as Tai is still around.

12. Aubry (Brains)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

After a rough first few days, Aubry may be in one of the best spots on the Brains tribe if she can stay mentally sound. As long as she does not have any more meltdowns, the target should stay on the older tribe members (Debbie and Joseph,) and the two that are gunning for them (Peter and Elisabeth.) If Aubry and Neal work together, they can choose which two they want to form a solid 4 way alliance with, and take full control of the Brains tribe.

11. Caleb (Brawn)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Let’s face it, the girls on the Beauty tribe are in control. While they may be getting a bit concerned with how close Caleb and Tai are becoming, Caleb has nothing to worry about because Tai would be their first target. Should Tai find an idol, and the girls catch wind of it, it will be a mad dash to decide who to vote out between Caleb and Nick if the tribe has to trek their pretty little asses to Tribal. Caleb seems to be a bit more likable, and more of an asset around camp than Nick, so I will give Caleb the edge, and say that he is the safest guy on the Beauty tribe.

10. Kyle/Jason (Brawn)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

While the Brawn tribe is currently a complete mess, Kyle or Jason, whatever you want to call him, is in the power position. Him and Scot are clearly very close, and the ladies would be stupid to force a tie. They will go after each other and beg the men to keep them around for a few more days.
If, on the slim chance, Alecia and Cydney decide to team up and vote out a guy, Scot is the one that voted out Alecia last week, so he will likely be her target.
The only way Kyle goes is if Brawn loses, and one of the ladies finds (and uses) the idol, and writes down his name.

9. Nick (Beauty)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Nick has been pretty much invisible in the first two episodes. Partly because the Beauty tribe keeps winning challenges, party because of the big personalities on his tribe, and partly because he is just boring.
Pre Season I ranked Nick as the #1 least likely to win the game, and I haven’t swayed too far from that prediction. The only way Nick will be in danger tonight though, is if the Beauty’s lose immunity, and Tai finds an idol. Nick, Caleb, and Tai are nowhere near smart enough, or good enough at the game, to combat the solid Beauty girl’s alliance.

8. Peter (Brains)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Peter may be shooting himself in the foot this week, as he is seen trying to make some moves to vote out Debbie and Joe. Literally, the ONLY thing Peter had to do is fly under the radar and not get his tribemate’s a reason to vote him out. There are so many other targets at the Brains tribe that he could have sailed through to the merge without his name being uttered.
Instead, now Neal and Aubry will likely decide if they want to go with Peter/Aubry or with Debbie/Joe. If they go with Debbie/Joe, Peter’s game is all but finished. If not this week, than next week.
Additionally, last week we were shown footage of Peter saying that he wanted to keep Debbie around as long as possible. It may be that he keeps her just long enough to vote him out.
My prediction: If Debbie does not vote Peter out tonight, she will jump ship when the merge comes, and vote him out then.
7. Debbie (Brains)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Debbie has been quite a character so far this season. Without having a chance to really see the Brains tribe “play the game” yet, tonight may be the time for Debbie to shine, or for her to end her own game.
I expect Debbie to go full force after Elisabeth/Peter tonight, and when the dust settles, if Debbie is still standing, she could make it a very long way in this game.

If the Brains go to Tribal tonight, Debbie has more to lose than anyone else, because if she can survive the first Tribal Council, she will likely make it all the to the finals, as there will be much bigger fish to fry than Debbie once the tribes switch/merge.

My advice for Debbie: Do everything you can to sway Neal and Aubry to your side. If that fails, throw Joe under the bus as hard as you possibly can.

6. Scot (Brawn)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

If the Brawn tribe loses again, Scot could be in some hot water, as he was the only one that voted out Alecia last week (besides Jenny.)
While it is unlikely that Alecia, Cydney, and Kyle will team up without Scot, the fact that he voted for Alecia could be enough drive for Alecia to find the idol, and make sure she uses it to vote him out.

5. Cydney (Brawn)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

We have already determined that the Brawn tribe is a complete disaster. And Cydney is a complete unknown within the tribe. Nobody (the viewer at least) knows where she stands, and she could very well be on the outskirts, as she did vote against the tribe the first episode when she voted out Alecia over Darnell.
If the Brawn lose again, the boys may decide to ditch Cydney while they still can, and Alecia would be more than happy to repay the favor of writing her name down.

4. Joe (Brains)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Joe was sitting real nice until his argument with Elisabeth. It put an unnecessary target on his back, and now Elisabeth (and Peter) will have an additional reason to vote him out, besides him being “old.”
Hopefully he can get the support of Aubry and Neal, and survive until the merge or a switch. Like Debbie, if he can make it to the merge, he will likely cruise to the end of the game. Big week coming up for Joe and Debbie.

3. Tai (Beauty)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

If the Beauty tribe loses, the only thing that will save Tai is a ladder to climb to the top of that tree to get his hidden idol. But, if the producers like Tai that much, a ladder may just magically wash up on to the Beauty tribe while the young beauties are all suntanning, far away from Tai.

A. I do not think the Beauty tribe will lose until the switch.
B. I do not think the producers have got their fill of Tai yet.

According to the previews, Tai will pull a Kimmi Kappenberg, and will have a bit of a meltdown about the killing of a chicken. This will lead us to believe he will be voted out tonight. But, a come from behind victory, will enable Tai to live to see another day.

2. Alecia (Brawn)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Alecia may be my favorite of all the castaways, but she will be at the bottom of the rankings until at least a merge.
If the Brawn tribe loses again, I think Scot, Kyle, and Cydney will decide that Alecia has had enough chances, and pin the loss on her, unanimously voting her out. I pray to the Survivor gods, that she finds, and uses, an idol, for the biggest #blindside of the season so far.

1. Elisabeth (Brains)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Elisabeth’s childish outburst last week will likely secure her departure the first time Brains lose immunity. I think Aubry gets along better with Joe and Debbie, and Neal will realize that it would be better for him to go with the numbers rather than risk a tie going with Elisabeth and Peter. The tribe will keep Peter over Elisabeth due to his strength, and Elisabeth will pay the ultimate price for being too thirsty and hungry to control her emotions last week. The case of the #Hangry’s strikes again.

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Ranking the Cast of Survivor Kaoh Rong: Brains Vs Brawn Vs Beauty 2 (Part 3)

Click here for part 1. (18-13)
Click here for part 2. (12-7)

The 6 Castaways Most Likely to Win Survivor: Kaoh Rong

6. Tai (Beauty Tribe)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

Tai is a 51 year old gay Asian gardener from San Francisco, and you will fall in love with him seconds after you hear him talk. He is gentle, kind, humorous, and as lovable as they come.
Much like Yau Man from Survivor: Fiji and Survivor: Micronesia, Tai will be adored by America, but also by all of his tribe mates. Despite being a very small man, he will excel in the tribal challenges. But, if these castaways are smart, they will give him the boot just before the finals, as he would certainly beat anyone in a final vote.
FINAL PLACEMENT PREDICTION: Mid-Late jury.

5. Jennifer (Brawn Tribe)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

Jennifer is bad ass. She has survived cancer, battled drug addiction, and has started her own construction technology company all by the age of 38. Jennifer, or Lanzetti, as she will eventually be called by Probst, will be seen as a massive threat once the tribes split as the beauty and brains girls will be (and should be) massively intimidated by her.
If she does not form solid bonds with the guys, she will have to tone down her strength and befriend the beauty girls. If she can do this, she has a decent shot at winning the game. But, if her pride prevents her from being girly-girly with the beauty girls, I expect her to be gone early merge.

FINAL PLACEMENT PREDICTION: She is BY FAR the coolest girl in the game, but will be taken out soon after the merge due to her physical and mental dominance. (Hopefully I am wrong and she makes the finals, as she would have a very good shot at winning a jury vote.)

 

4. Kyle (Brawn Tribe)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

Kyle could be the dark horse of Kaoh Rong. He is super intimidating based on his physical appearance, but if he builds relationships with his tribemates, he could emerge as a leader. If he can lead his tribe to victory and head into the merge with the numbers, I expect him to play a good enough game to get him to the finals.
On the other hand, I can also see him kind of giving up should his alliance be in the minority at any point. If he does not have the numbers going into the merge, he will pull a Russell Hantz and destroy camp, leaving the tribe with no other option but to vote him out.

FINAL PLACEMENT PREDICTION: Early jury. But, if he can take control of a post merge alliance, he has a decent shot at winning.

3. Joe (Brains Tribe)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

I am not sure if I placed Joe this high because I truly believe that he can win the game, or because I like him so much. Joe is the modern day Rudy, but in much better shape, and much more capable of fitting in with the younger crowd.

Joe, the former FBI Agent, is 72 years old, but I do not expect his age to be a factor in physical challenges. On top of that, he is so damn likable that I can not imagine a tribe voting him off unless they HAVE to. The only thing that concerns me about Joe is the harsh conditions the castaways are said to have endured this season. Hopefully Joe’s body can hold up in the brutal Cambodian environment.

While I want Joe to win, I believe, like Tai, that the castaways would be foolish to let him near a final 3 vote. I expect him to get very far, but voted out right before the final three battle it out for the jury’s vote.

FINAL PLACEMENT PREDICTION: Joe will be one of the final jury members. If, for some reason, they do not vote him out, he could easily win the jury’s vote. And will.

 

2. Michele (Beauty Tribe)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

Michele screams winner to me. The problem is…. someone else screams winner to me as well. I expect Michele and Anna to team up and dominate this game. Michele is gorgeous, intelligent, well-traveled, seemingly modest, and self aware. She will be the cool girl of the camp, and in control of the vote throughout the season.
She may, however, take the blame for a lot of the blindsides, and her ally, Anna, who will be a bit more under the radar, will come through unscathed. I liken them to if Jerri and Amber played a little better game in the Outback. Jerri (Michele) would have taken all the heat, and Amber (Anna) would have cruised to the end and won.

FINAL PLACEMENT PREDICTION: Michelle will make it to the end of the game, and come up JUST short of winning (I am predicting she will lose by just one vote.)

1. Anna (Beauty Tribe)

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

Like Michele, Anna has a lot going for her. She is beautiful, intelligent, and seems exceptionally kind-hearted. Being a poker player, she easily could have been on the Brains tribe as well.
I expect Anna to team up with the girls and vote out all the big guys once the merge happens. I also expect her to sit back just enough and let her allies be the “face” of the alliance, which would put the target (and blame) on all of them before herself. She should cruise to the end of the game, and be able to convince the jury why they should vote for her to be the next sole survivor.

FINAL PLACEMENT PREDICTION: Not only do I think Anna will win the game, but I think she will do so without receiving any votes against her all season.

 

Don’t miss the season premiere of Survivor Kaoh Rong: Brains Vs Brawn Vs Beauty 2 tonight on CBS to see if my predictions come true. Have predictions of your own. Leave them in the comments below.