The Rules: Each week, “Survivor: Tocantins’s” Tamara “Taj” George and your beloved “Survivor” recapped Gordon “Truth Seeker” Holmes will create separate power rankings. The ranking of the person who is voted out of that Thursday’s episode will determine the number of points the two combatants will earn. For example, if John is voted out this week, Taj will receive 3 points and Gordon will receive 5 points. At the end of the season, the person with the most points will be named the “Survivor: Samoa” Power Rankings Challenge Champion and be presented with the coveted Golden Probsty Award.
Last Week: Kelly was reverse booted thanks to Russell’s magic immunity idol finding ability. This stunner earned Taj 4 points and Gordon a pathetic single point. The current score is now Taj: 102, Gordon: 109.
Taj’s Picks:
| Rank | Last Week | Contestant | Comment |
| 1 | 1 |  |
Dave: Dave made his first big mistake this week; he didn’t think of every avenue. With Russell’s capabilities, he should’ve been prepared for him finding another HII. There are cracks in his armor, but I like him. |
| 2 | 2 |  |
Brett: This season is definitely the Russell H. show, but every now and then Brett will peek his head out for some air. If Foa Foa continues to outsmart Galu he just might be in trouble. |
| 3 | 3 |  |
John: See Brett! |
| 4 | 7 |  |
Mick: I want to call him the “silent but deadly” type. “Silent” but not so “deadly.” Foa Foa is made up of some of the smartest people. This is why they are surviving each week in the face of complete dominance. |
| 5 | 10 |  |
Jaison: Jaison reminds me of myself at times. We both look like we might do some serious damage at times in the competitions but really never do. Lol! I can throw someone around in the water and hold 100 lbs on my back, just don’t ask me to run two feet. I would die, and so would Jaison! He sucks at challenges, which makes him dependent on the rest of his tribe for help. Not a good position to be in. |
| 6 | 9 |  |
Shannon: It appears that Galu knows that Shambo is playing for the other team. Luckily for her, the tribe is divided evenly now. I want her to outwit her tribe. They’ve never been very nice to my mullet-wearing Marine friend. |
| 7 | 8 |  |
Natalie: Natalie is a little tough cookie with an incredible brave side. I was so proud of the little southern belle for killing the rat and actually eating it. She deserves to stay for that alone. |
| 8 | 6 |  |
Monica: You’re seriously on borrowed time. So please, whatever you do, don’t get comfortable. |
| 9 | 5 |  |
Laura: Why are you being so mean? Don’t you know that kindness will get you far in this game? Clearly not! You better keep winning challenges because I have a strong feeling Foa Foa wants to prove their loyalty to Shambo by scratching you first. |
| 10 | 11 |  |
Russell H.: Darn, I love you! You make me laugh so hard each week. If you find one more HII I will personally give you a million dollars myself (don’t hold me to that, lol!). Unfortunately, you are such a threat out there that the X on your back has grown into a permanent tattoo. Continue to think one step ahead of Galu because they are right on your tail. |
Gordon’s Picks:
| Rank | Last Week | Contestant | Comment |
| 1 | 3 | |
Brett: I’m pretty sure Brett is going to be around next week. But, I thought the same think about Kelly, so how can you trust me? I’ll stick him first because if Foa Foa manages to pull off another miracle, then I’d assume Laura or Monica will go.
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| 2 | 4 | |
Danger Dave: Danger, buddy…you’re telling me that you think a man who found an immunity idol without a clue wouldn’t try to do it again? I’m ranking you high because I don’t think you’re a target, but you need to step up your game. |
| 3 | 5 | |
Mick: In any other season, Mick would have been one of the first people picked off after the merge. Not so, in this bizarro season. I don’t think he’s playing a good game, I just think don’t think anyone is worried about him. |
| 4 | 7 | |
Shannon: Think back to the first time you saw our dear Shambo. Did you ever think she’d be the fulcrum that would bring down a dominant tribe? And yet, here we are… |
| 5 | 6 | |
John: Sometimes I feel like John, Monica, and Russell are the only ones playing to win. And since John isn’t in anyone’s direct line of fire, he may be the favorite to take the whole thing. |
| 6 | 8 | |
Monica: Last week they were either going to reverse boot Kelly or Monica. They went with Kelly. This makes ZERO sense to me. Destroying Laura’s power base isn’t as important as taking out physically strong players. |
| 7 | 11 | |
Jaison: I talked to the lovely Kelly this past Friday, and she confirmed my suspicion that Jaison has totally checked out. If I were Galu I’d still try to get rid of him just in case he realizes how close he is to a million dollars. |
| 8 | 2 | |
Natalie: Galu knows that Natalie is Russell’s second in command. If Russell lands immunity or finds the immunity idol, she’s likely to be Galu’s target. |
| 9 | 9 | |
Laura: Wasn’t it just a few weeks ago they were teasing the LauRussell cross-tribe alliance? Now they hate each other and the game hinges on an immunity idol Easter egg hunt. I bet that alliance is looking really good to Laura right now. |
| 10 | 10 | |
Russell: Has there ever been a turnaround like this is “Survivor” history? The most hated player has become the most beloved. It’s like when “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan turned on the nWo. If Russell survives this week, he could go all the way. But at this point that’s a big “if.” |
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