Reality TV

People who make it this far on Survivor usually end up getting some attention.  Colby Donaldson parlayed his Survivor popularity into some Schick razor commercials.  Elizabeth (Filarski) Hasselbeck is the defender of all things Republican on The View.  Colleen Haskell did a bad movie with Rob Schneider (is there any other kind of Rob Schneider movie?).  Richard Hatch didn’t pay his taxes and traded in his 15 minutes of fame for about 15 months behind bars. 

As I was looking at Sports Illustrated’s website, I saw the same thing happening again.  They have listed one of the “fans” at #10 on their Pop Culture Hot List.  They say that this person is currently stealing the hearts of Americans on the show.  Who’s that person?  Alexis.  Alexis?  The same Alexis who hasn’t said more than 2 words the entire show?  The same Alexis who has been the most forgettable person through the first 6 weeks?  Wow.  Noticing Alexis first among the other contestants is kind of like going to the Sistine Chapel and admiring the floor.  To each their own, I guess.  On to this week’s power rankings.

1. Ozzy-Airai has the numbers over Malakal right now, but I don’t think it matters to Ozzy.  As long as Amanda, James and Parvati are in the game he’ll be okay, especially with that immunity idol of his.
2. Amanda-Same deal as Ozzy-if the love alliance is intact at merge time she’ll go a long way.
3. James-If he doesn’t win the million (and the way it’s going, he just might), there may be another truck in his future.  He may again be the favourite to win the audience’s “most popular” vote during the reunion show. 
4. Jason-He’s on the tribe with the numbers and is in a nice grey area–he’s a physical asset but he’s not seen as threatening.  Not yet, anyway.
5. Parvati-It’s the same thing every week-if her alliance is to be broken up then she would be the odds-on favourite to go.
6. Cirie-The producers are showing Cirie as a “wild card” in this tribe, but I think she’s loyal to Ozzy and Amanda.  If Airai loses another immunity challenge, however, they may vote based on physical strength.  If they do, she may be the one to go.
7. Erik-He looks to be on the wrong side of the numbers game on Airai.  His athleticism could save him should they go to tribal council again this week.
8. Tracy-The best option she has is to convince Cirie and Erik to vote out Ozzy or Amanda.  It’s a tough task, but if anyone can do it it’s Tracy. 
9. Alexis–#10 on the Pop Culture Hot List, #9 in this week’s power rankings.  Invisible as she may be in the game, there are others in much more precarious positions than Alexis right now.
10. Natalie-It’s legit this time; she’s not here just because I have her in the office pool.  She may be quiet right now, but she’s in a better spot than Eliza, Ami or Kathy.

Tune in again later this week for a preview of this week’s show!  May the tribe speak clearly to you!