Save this article to read it later.

Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection.

The only real worry is his closeness to Gabler and the glorious chaos that could come from that relationship.

Article image

JesseI ranked Jesse No.

1 after the premiere, and I still feel pretty confident about his chances.

If anything, James has stamped out any sign of chaos at the first opportunity.

Maybe the chaos of the merge will truly test how James is under pressure.

OwenI keep going back and forth on how I feel about Owens chances.

But on the other hand, were always made aware of his strategies and positioning within the tribe dynamics.

Remember, thats how players talked about eventual winner Maryanne last season.

Now that weve reached the merge, perhaps well see Owen fulfill those prophecies.

CodyI must admit, I was wrong about Cody.

I thought his huge personality might grate on others and see him booted early.

That said, there is a chaotic side to Cody, as we saw briefly during the camp raid.

And when that side comes out, I worry about the repercussions.

JeanineAfter losing her closest ally, Jeanine is in a tough spot.

Not only that, but its pretty much public knowledge now that she has an idol.

So the target on her back is growing by the day.

Her best move going forward would be to slide into the background for a bit.

Now that her alliance with Elie has been split up, perhaps she wont be such an immediate threat.

Just dont go searching through any more bags!

He almost Drew Christyd himself last week when he threw a challenge and nearly got booted.

And its those kinds of glaring mistakes that are going to land him in trouble.

But for as entertaining as Gablers messiness is, I just cant picture him winning the season.