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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Survivor 48: Ranking the 5 remaining castaways in likelihood of winning the game
On Wednesday night, Survivor 48 will come to a close, with show host Jeff Probst overseeing who will be crowned the latest Sole Survivor in show history. It's been a roller coaster of a season, one that has provided fans with a throwback to how Survivor used to be played as opposed to the more strategy-led approach that has dominate recent seasons. While we can't tell with certainty who will be the last castaway standing after the Final Tribal Council, we've gone through the final five contestants and ranked them with their likelihood of winning the game. Let's run through all five of these Survivor 48 castaways and discuss why they're favorites or underdogs at this stage in the game. Mitch sticking around like he has throughout the season, often on an empty stomach, deserves a lot of commendation. He's got a great story, and his fellow competitors have consistently mentioned how his perseverance should be considered as a threat with the jury at final statements. Mitch has played a good game, but he just lacks the Immunity Challenge showcases and moments of inspired game play his fellow remaining competitors have gathered this season. It won't shock us if Mitch makes it to the final three, but we're not sure he'll have as strong of a case as some of the other castaways this season. Even so, we're glad Mitch made it this far. A wonderful castaway this season, Eva deserves so, so much credit for being the first openly autistic Survivor contestant. She has played an inspired game, winning an Immunity Challenge, building an incredible alliance with Joe that has dictated so much of this season and finding game advantages along the way she hasn't even needed. She's been a steady force in guiding where this season of Survivor has gone so far. However, if the jurors have to choose between Joe and Eva at the end, it's likely to be the former for how much he dominated those Immunity Challenges and how much he's led the alliance they both had with Kyle and Shauhin. Being such a dedicated member of a Survivor alliance can have its downsides if your fellow competitors don't necessarily find you to be the top threat in that group, after all. Eva more than has what it takes to make it to Final Tribal Council, but we're not sure she'll make it across the finish line as the Sole Survivor. Even so, she's been a remarkable castaway this season, and we'd love to see her back in a future Survivor competition. Kamilla and Kyle's hidden alliance has been one of the most consequential movers and shakers in this game, and it's been arguably the best showing of strategy between two contestants this season so far. If the jury rewards the castaways in this game playing the most modern game of Survivor, Kamilla absolutely should be considered a threat to win it all with Kyle. She's won an Immunity Challenge, too, so that helps. However, her chances of winning are solely based on how well her alliance with Kyle can withstand the Final Immunity Challenge. If Joe wins yet again, it will make it tougher and tougher for Kamilla and Kyle to remain in lockstep with each other in the final phases of the game just based on who is left. Kyle still has a bond with Joe and Eva that Kamilla does not, and Kyle is the biggest threat to win outside of Joe. Kamilla will be a real factor to win if she makes it to Final Tribal Council, but Joe and Kyle have the overall edge right now going into the last final days. Still, Kamilla has played a strong game of modern Survivor. Make no mistake about it; Kyle is the biggest non-Joe threat to win Survivor 48. If you're basing this off how the game has been played in recent years, Kyle has been the most impressive modern Survivor contestant this season. If Kyle and Joe both make it to Final Tribal Council, it's really a coin flip as to who the jury will select. Kyle has taken an admirable approach to playing Survivor the old and new way, leaning on his relationships and his strength and building a modern alliance in secret for strategic purposes with Kamilla. Sure, he doesn't have the overwhelming success Joe has with Immunity Challenge victories, but he may win over the jurors who appreciate how he's been able to get the best of both worlds while in Fiji. If he wins, don't be shocked. Outside of Joe, Kyle feels like the only "right" choice to win, given how well he's melded past and present approaches to playing Survivor. Honestly, you could make an argument he's the favorite in that view. Ever since the beginning, Joe has felt consistently like the biggest threat in the Mamanuca Islands to be crowned Sole Survivor. He has masterfully built an alliance with Eva that has withstood almost the entirety with the game and showed his glowing character by helping her in a touching moment that brought Probst to tears. Joe has been adamant throughout the show that he wants to win the game the old-fashioned way, without any deception and on the merits of his accomplishments through Immunity Challenges and honest social bonds. If he wins, it will hearken back to the original days of the show and prove that, even in the modern era, a contestant like Joe can absolutely steamroll through a season and win the game entirely. His fellow castaways had a golden moment to vote him out of the game during "Coconut Etiquette" but chose Mary instead. It was the real strategic folly of this entire game for the castaways, but it also showed why Joe's empathetic approach has its strategic advantages, too. How do you vote somebody out with whom you have a strong relationship? At this point, Kyle feels like the only realistic contestant to beat Joe in the Final Tribal Council if he makes it there, barring a surprise surge from Kamilla late in the contest. The other castaways have constantly talked about how Joe has been the biggest threat to win all along, and that may work against him in crunch time if Kyle, Kamilla and Mitch get a chance to vote him out before the final four is set. Joe is going to have to give it his all in the Final Immunity Challenge because he's got a huge target on his back if he doesn't win it. However, we still like Joe's odds to win it all at the end despite his real challenges to even get in position to win. He's been the strongest player throughout the season (depending on how you like your Survivor played), and his honorable game play hasn't hindered his success. He should be considered the favorite for now. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Survivor 48: Ranking 5 remaining castaways in likelihood of winning
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Survivor 48: Ranking the 5 remaining castaways in likelihood of winning the game
Survivor 48: Ranking the 5 remaining castaways in likelihood of winning the game On Wednesday night, Survivor 48 will come to a close, with show host Jeff Probst overseeing who will be crowned the latest Sole Survivor in show history. It's been a roller coaster of a season, one that has provided fans with a throwback to how Survivor used to be played as opposed to the more strategy-led approach that has dominate recent seasons. While we can't tell with certainty who will be the last castaway standing after the Final Tribal Council, we've gone through the final five contestants and ranked them with their likelihood of winning the game. Let's run through all five of these Survivor 48 castaways and discuss why they're favorites or underdogs at this stage in the game. 5. Mitch Guerra Mitch sticking around like he has throughout the season, often on an empty stomach, deserves a lot of commendation. He's got a great story, and his fellow competitors have consistently mentioned how his perseverance should be considered as a threat with the jury at final statements. Mitch has played a good game, but he just lacks the Immunity Challenge showcases and moments of inspired game play his fellow remaining competitors have gathered this season. It won't shock us if Mitch makes it to the final three, but we're not sure he'll have as strong of a case as some of the other castaways this season. Even so, we're glad Mitch made it this far. 4. Eva Erickson A wonderful castaway this season, Eva deserves so, so much credit for being the first openly autistic Survivor contestant. She has played an inspired game, winning an Immunity Challenge, building an incredible alliance with Joe that has dictated so much of this season and finding game advantages along the way she hasn't even needed. She's been a steady force in guiding where this season of Survivor has gone so far. However, if the jurors have to choose between Joe and Eva at the end, it's likely to be the former for how much he dominated those Immunity Challenges and how much he's led the alliance they both had with Kyle and Shauhin. Being such a dedicated member of a Survivor alliance can have its downsides if your fellow competitors don't necessarily find you to be the top threat in that group, after all. Eva more than has what it takes to make it to Final Tribal Council, but we're not sure she'll make it across the finish line as the Sole Survivor. Even so, she's been a remarkable castaway this season, and we'd love to see her back in a future Survivor competition. 3. Kamilla Karthigesu Kamilla and Kyle's hidden alliance has been one of the most consequential movers and shakers in this game, and it's been arguably the best showing of strategy between two contestants this season so far. If the jury rewards the castaways in this game playing the most modern game of Survivor, Kamilla absolutely should be considered a threat to win it all with Kyle. She's won an Immunity Challenge, too, so that helps. However, her chances of winning are solely based on how well her alliance with Kyle can withstand the Final Immunity Challenge. If Joe wins yet again, it will make it tougher and tougher for Kamilla and Kyle to remain in lockstep with each other in the final phases of the game just based on who is left. Kyle still has a bond with Joe and Eva that Kamilla does not, and Kyle is the biggest threat to win outside of Joe. Kamilla will be a real factor to win if she makes it to Final Tribal Council, but Joe and Kyle have the overall edge right now going into the last final days. Still, Kamilla has played a strong game of modern Survivor. 2. Kyle Fraser Make no mistake about it; Kyle is the biggest non-Joe threat to win Survivor 48. If you're basing this off how the game has been played in recent years, Kyle has been the most impressive modern Survivor contestant this season. If Kyle and Joe both make it to Final Tribal Council, it's really a coin flip as to who the jury will select. Kyle has taken an admirable approach to playing Survivor the old and new way, leaning on his relationships and his strength and building a modern alliance in secret for strategic purposes with Kamilla. Sure, he doesn't have the overwhelming success Joe has with Immunity Challenge victories, but he may win over the jurors who appreciate how he's been able to get the best of both worlds while in Fiji. If he wins, don't be shocked. Outside of Joe, Kyle feels like the only "right" choice to win, given how well he's melded past and present approaches to playing Survivor. Honestly, you could make an argument he's the favorite in that view. 1. Joe Hunter Ever since the beginning, Joe has felt consistently like the biggest threat in the Mamanuca Islands to be crowned Sole Survivor. He has masterfully built an alliance with Eva that has withstood almost the entirety with the game and showed his glowing character by helping her in a touching moment that brought Probst to tears. Joe has been adamant throughout the show that he wants to win the game the old-fashioned way, without any deception and on the merits of his accomplishments through Immunity Challenges and honest social bonds. If he wins, it will hearken back to the original days of the show and prove that, even in the modern era, a contestant like Joe can absolutely steamroll through a season and win the game entirely. His fellow castaways had a golden moment to vote him out of the game during "Coconut Etiquette" but chose Mary instead. It was the real strategic folly of this entire game for the castaways, but it also showed why Joe's empathetic approach has its strategic advantages, too. How do you vote somebody out with whom you have a strong relationship? At this point, Kyle feels like the only realistic contestant to beat Joe in the Final Tribal Council if he makes it there, barring a surprise surge from Kamilla late in the contest. The other castaways have constantly talked about how Joe has been the biggest threat to win all along, and that may work against him in crunch time if Kyle, Kamilla and Mitch get a chance to vote him out before the final four is set. Joe is going to have to give it his all in the Final Immunity Challenge because he's got a huge target on his back if he doesn't win it. However, we still like Joe's odds to win it all at the end despite his real challenges to even get in position to win. He's been the strongest player throughout the season (depending on how you like your Survivor played), and his honorable game play hasn't hindered his success. He should be considered the favorite for now.
Express Tribune
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Survivor 48 alliance unravels as tribal council delivers dramatic blindside
With "Mergatory" and the split Tribal Council behind them, the 10 remaining players of Survivor 48 began planning their paths to the end. A core alliance had formed days earlier, but cracks quickly showed as not everyone agreed on who to bring in — or who to take out. This week's vote targeted an outsider, culminating in a dramatic torch snuffing. Chrissy Sarnowsky, a fire lieutenant, was voted out. She had formed an early bond with David, Kamilla, and Kyle, but their alliance was scattered during the tribe swap. Post-merge, they found new footing with players like Mitch and Cedrek. However, David moved to form a new "strong" alliance, which Chrissy openly opposed. She criticized both the idea of playing "honestly" and the players supporting it, making her a clear target. Despite trying to redirect votes, Chrissy's resistance sealed her fate. Meanwhile, the Immunity Challenge offered more than safety. Finalists David, Joe, Eva, and Mary won a reward trip to the Sanctuary, where Eva found a hidden advantage and a cryptic clue to follow torches along the beach. The outcome of this twist remains to be seen. The challenge's bottom four — Kamilla, Mitch, Shauhin, and Star — embarked on a journey and took part in a cooperative brain game. Kamilla and Mitch strategically handed Star a red ball, stripping her of a vote at Tribal Council. With Chrissy gone, nine contestants remain: David Kinne, Eva Erickson, Joe Hunter, Kamilla Karthigesu, Kyle Fraser, Mary Zheng, Mitch Guerra, Shauhin Davari, and Star Toomey. Alliances are shifting, and with advantages in play, the game's endgame is heating up.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Survivor' alum Brandon Hantz arrested on arson and racketeering charges as part of biker gang
Brandon Hantz, the two-time Survivor contestant known for making a dramatic departure during his second stint on the reality TV series, has been arrested on charges of arson and conspiracy to commit racketeering activity as part of a sweeping case against an allegedly violent biker gang operating in the Houston metropolitan area. The U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Texas announced Wednesday that 14 members and associates of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang, including Hantz, 33, have been indicted in connection with an allegedly violent 2019 turf war with the rival gang B*EAST. Some Bandidos members have been charged with crimes including murder, attempted murder, and assault. Several of the accused are expected to make their initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo on Thursday afternoon. Related: Survivor host Jeff Probst says strangers on the street are pitching him season 50 ideas Contact information for Hantz's legal representation was not immediately available. Hantz, who is allegedly also known as Loco and Gun Drop, faces up to 20 years in prison per charge if convicted. Supervisory Official Antoinette T. Bacon of the Justice Department's Criminal Division said in a statement Wednesday, "Today's indictment is an important step in eliminating the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang." Bacon added, "The Bandidos declare war on rivals — and they wage that war on our streets. Criminal behavior like this has no place in America, and the Department of Justice is fully committed to bringing peace back to our communities." Hantz is the nephew of notorious Survivor villain Russell Hantz and first competed on the show in the 23rd season, South Pacific, in 2011. He was the 15th contestant voted out, ultimately leaving the game on day 36. Hantz returned to Survivor for its 26th season, Caramoan, in 2012. He made an infamous exit to end his second appearance, pouring out his tribe's food supply during an outburst that led to the tribe intentionally forfeiting an Immunity Challenge to vote him out a pregame interview anticipating his Caramoan appearance, Hantz told Entertainment Weekly why he thought he would win the season. "I am going to win this time around because I capitalize on every mistake I make in my life in general, so that's just how it's gonna happen," he said. "I did one thing wrong: I allowed myself to beat me. I beat myself, man. I beat myself in the game of Survivor and that's what people saw. They saw a convicted man. They saw a person that could not even forgive himself for some of the things he did in the past." Hantz was ultimately voted out fifth, and was eliminated on day 13 of competition. Related: Survivor star Jonny Fairplay's grandmother dies 22 years after he lied about her death on show Survivor host Jeff Probst told EW he had been "concerned" that the confrontation leading to Hantz's elimination might turn into a physical altercation with his rival, Phillip Sheppard. "It was clear that he was very upset. That's why I asked him to come to me, so I could separate him from the rest of the contestants," Probst explained. "Then later when I saw him getting more agitated I put my hands on his shoulders in an attempt to help him relax. It was probably also a bit of a head start on controlling him if a physical confrontation were to ensue. Because something like this had never happened before there was no plan in place. I was assessing moment to moment, making decisions based on what was playing out in front of me." Probst also said that he was "whispering instructions" to the crew so that security would "be ready to assist" if the situation escalated. Related: Survivor winner Rachel LaMont to cohost On Fire With Jeff Probst podcast (exclusive) "It was clear that Brandon wanted out of the game," Probst recalled. "I was very proud of Brandon for making the choice to stay next to me and not turn this into a physical altercation. I was equally proud of Phillip and the other contestants for their restraint. It was obviously a historic moment from a show point of view, but the overriding concern was the mental and physical health of the contestants." Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
