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Walking Dead Season 7 – Odds of Survival (Part 2)

For part 1 (29-21) click here.

Ranking the cast of The Walking Dead Season 7, least to most likely to survive. continued…

 

20. Spencer

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Spencer is the last remaining member of Deanna’s family, and before she passed, Rick promised Deanna that he would do everything in his power to protect Spencer as if he were one of his own.

We have seen, however, that Spencer tends to be a bit erratic and makes some hasty decisions that may not be the safest or smartest choices. Couple that with the fact that Spencer appears to be in a relationship with Rosita, and one of them will likely die before the season is over, because being in a relationship may make them happy, and being happy is not allowed in Walking Dead world. Rosita has a much better chance of protecting herself than pretty boy Spencer, so it looks like the Monroe family has a good chance of becoming extinct in season 7. I would like to say it was a good run, but I would be lying.

 

19. Rosita

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(photo credit: walkingdead.wikia.com)

 

As previously stated, Spencer and Rosita starting a relationship may be bad news for the safety of both of them. It is very likely that the couple will be split up by the end of the season, and while Rosita has a better set of skills to protect herself, the promise that Rick gave to Deanna about protecting Spencer could easily be what costs Rosita her life, should Rick have to choose between saving the two. (I can already see the blank stare Rick is giving the two of them as they are being attacked by walkers and he is having a flashback of his last conversation with Deanna as she was on her deathbed.)

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18. Maggie

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If Maggie can survive Negan’s bloodbath in the season premiere, expect her to make it to season 8 with ease. However, that is a big IF. We have been told that this scene will be one of the most gruesome, heartbreaking scenes in television history. What would be more painful to watch than a 9 month pregnant woman being beaten to death by a spiked baseball bat? How about said pregnant woman’s friends having to extract the baby from her dead body to save the baby’s life? Horrifying thought, but it would certainly get the reaction that the producers are looking for.

 

17. Gregory

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Gregory was introduced to us at the end of season 6 as the leader of the Hilltop Colony. As we all know very well, Rick is not a fan of sharing his role of leader with anyone. Once the group of survivors makes it back to Alexandria, expect Rick’s group to begin working with Gregory’s group to take down Negan. Rick will be able to compromise for a while, but eventually Gregory will have to relinquish his power to Rick, or die. As this is The Walking Dead, I fully expect the latter.

 

16. Dwight

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Dwight will be the most hated character in season 7. Sure Negan is a sociopathic monster, but he does have charisma and charm, unlike Dwight. I expect Dwight to play a major role in taking down Negan. We already know that Dwight rebelled against Negan in the past. As time goes by, he may grow fond of Rick’s group and help them take care of Negan once and for all. I predict Dwight will ultimately get redemption and sacrifice his life while killing Negan in the process.

 

15. Gabriel

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(photo credit: walkingdead.wikia.com)

 

I have been convinced that Father Gabriel would be dying for quite some time now, so I am going to give him the benefit of the doubt in season 7 and say that he has a decent shot at survival. He has finally gained respect with Rick by keeping Judith safe, and has earned his spot in the group. I expect him to hold down the fort at Alexandria while the rest of the crew tries to get revenge on Negan. As a result, he will be safe until Alexandria is attacked, at which point, he will need to prove his worth once again.

 

 

14. Tara

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Tara is on a supply run with Heath and will be spared from Lucille, but not from the other dangers that are associated with supply runs. Since these runs usually end in turmoil, one of them will probably not make it back alive. Tara still has no idea about the death of her girlfriend, Denise, which means she will be safe until we get to see her reaction to the news. While this does not bode well for Heath, it is pretty safe to say that Tara will make it back to Alexandria, and spend the rest of season 7 grieving.

 

13. Enid

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Enid is a rebellious teen that will listen to no one and do whatever she wants. She has managed to survive for quite some time on her own, but with more and more threats haunting the group, Enid has to learn to listen to her elders, or her luck will eventually run out. Since we all know that Carl has a soft spot in his heart for her, expect them to become even closer once he gets back from Negan’s circle of death, only to have her killed before he can finally seal the deal. This may not happen in season 7, but her clock is ticking, and Carl’s teenage angst will be back with a vengeance thanks to the death of his beloved Enid.
12. Aaron

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(walkingdead.wikia.com)

 

Sure, Aaron is stuck playing eenie-meenie Russian roulette with Negan, but out of everyone in the group, Aaron is the safest with the obvious exception of Rick and Carl. While Aaron is likable, and his death would be gut-wrenching, it would not be the huge death that the show has been building up for 6 months. Additionally, Aaron’s useless boyfriend, Eric, is still alive, and in no way should someone like Eric outlast someone like Aaron. If things happen the way they should, we should see a mourning Aaron, grieving the loss of his man Eric by the end of season 7.

 

 

11. Sasha

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(walkingdead.wikia.com)

 

We have seen Sasha go throug

h some pretty heavy emotional swings through the past few seasons. Witnessing one of her friends being slaughtered with a baseball bat will no doubt mess with her, but she seems to be already dead inside, so she may heal the fastest, and be ready to start the plan of attack to seek revenge. The idea of killing Negan will light a fire under her ass and her energy will be refocused. Vulnerable Sasha is a thing of the past. She is ready to move up in the ranks of the group and put her leadership skills to the test.

 

For part 3 (#10-1) click here.

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Walking Dead: Odds of Surviving Season 7

With nearly 30 starring and supporting characters, The Walking Dead is among the largest casts on television, which allows for writers to kill anyone they so desire. The Walking Dead has not shied away from killing major stars, and even killing off children. So anyway is fair game, and nobody is safe. As we know, one of the main characters will be killed right off the bat (pun intended.) But, for those that survive the brutal Negan beatdown, who will make it through the season, and whose time in the post-apocalyptic world is drawing to a close.

The following is a spoiler-free countdown of the remaining characters in Alexandria and beyond ranked in order from least to greatest chance of surviving season 7.

29. Tobin

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(photo credit: walkingdead.wikia.com)

 

Now that Tobin is in bed with Carol, he is the epitome of a dead man walking. Tobin may be just what Carol needs (should she ever return to Alexandria) to bring some joy and normalcy into her life. Unfortunately, for Carol, nobody is allowed to be happy in the Walking Dead universe, so once/when Carol returns to Alexandria, Tobin is toast.

28. Bruce

The face that even a mother can't love, Bruce. (photo credit: http://walkingdead.wikia.com)

The face that even a mother can’t love, Bruce. (photo credit: walkingdead.wikia.com)

 

The fact that Tobin’s right hand man survived season 6 is astonishing. I am expecting Alexandria to be ambushed soon, and Bruce will be among the casualties that nobody will care about, not even Tobin. After the core group loses one member at the hand of Lucille, Bruce could, theoretically, step up his game and fulfill a more important role in Alexandria, but he won’t. And more than likely, the next time he is in the vicinity of a walker, will be his last.

27. Abraham

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(walkingdead.wikia.com)

 

There is a solid chance that Abraham could be the victim of Negan’s bat in the premiere episode. However, even if his head is not smashed like a decorative pumpkin on Halloween night, Abraham’s time is likely coming to a heroic end. Of all the main characters, he is the most likely to not make it out of season 7 alive.

26. Glenn

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(walkingdead.wikia.com)

 

If Glenn does not die in the premiere, I am convinced he will never die. Glenn has escaped more close encounters with death than anyone else. Now that Maggie is pregnant, and ready to pop, Glenn’s legacy will continue with his newborn son (and Judith’s future boyfriend.) But, what better, and gut-wrenching time to kill off the beloved character than days before his child comes into the world?

25. Olivia

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Olivia’s main purpose was being the Alexandria inventory manager in the supply room. That kind of order can only last for so long in a universe with zombies and wars.

Additionally, Olivia would likely be the slowest member of the heard, and unable to outrun even walkers. If I was in Alexandria, I would befriend Olivia and not let her away from my side. It’s like the old safari rule…. only go on an African safari with at least one companion that you can outrun.

Olivia not only can steal you some extra Oreos from the supply room, but can also save your life by being considerably slower and more out of shape than you. As sweet as Olivia may be, her time in Alexandria is likely quickly coming to a brutal end.

 

 

24. Eric

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(photo: walkingdead.wikia.com)

 

Despite the fact that Aaron’s boyfriend, Eric, never seems to leave the house, it is still surprising that he has made it this far. If Negan ends up killing Aaron in the premiere (which is highly unlikely), we will certainly see Eric’s reaction, and quite possibly see him seek revenge and join in on the war against Negan. If Aaron doesn’t die, I expect Eric to hide in the shadows until his mid-season or season finale death, in which half of the Alexandria nobodies are slaughtered.

 

 

23. Heath

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(photo: walkingdead.wikia.com)

 

Heath is one of the few characters that is not playing eenie-meenie-minnie-moe with Negan nor in Alexandria. He is out on a run with Tara, and we all know that no runs EVER go smoothly in Walking Dead world. I expect one of them to not make it back to Alexandria, and between Heath and Tara, Heath is the most likely to bite the bullet.

 

 

22. Morgan

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The Morgan Vs. Carol storyline is about to take a dramatic turn as they find themselves amidst a new group of people, and I have a suspicious feeling that it will not end well for one of them, and I am predicting Morgan will sacrifice himself for Carol and go out in a blaze of glory.

 

 

21. Francine

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Quite possibly the most sexy single in Alexandria, Francine has the potential to be more than just a pretty face. She is a hard worker, has solid leadership qualities, and ready to fight to protect Alexandria.

Unless she starts appearing in more storylines soon (i.e. a romance with Eugene, Abraham, Daryl, Negan, Carl, and affair with Glenn, Tara, etc.) expect Francine to be killed off in a Alexandria massacre that is sure to come in season 7.

 

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Big Brother 18 Pre Season Power Rankings (Part 2)

After months of speculation, rumors of an All Star season, or possibility of a Second Chance season, and dramatic cast reveal delays that really got some fans fired up, the Big Brother 18 cast has been revealed. Well… most of them, anyway.

12 new houseguests will move into the house this week, and due to the fact that season 18 will be the longest season to date, it is safe to assume that more houseguests will be added to the mix on premiere night. If rumors are true, 4 past houseguests will join the 12 newbies, and a 16 person cast will make a full house.

Yesterday, the 12 new houseguests had their pre-season interview with Big Brother Golden Boy, Jeff Schroeider, and one thing is for sure, this season is not lacking diversity. The only lack of diversity in the cast is the fact that ALL of the ladies are brunettes. I can only assume that this is because there is still a lack of blonde hair dye in the LA area thanks to the ladies of Big Brother 17.

In addition to the four (speculated) returning houseguests, you may notice two familiar faces in the group of 12 newbies, as the Season of the Siblings will be in full effect. Big Brother 16’s Cody Califiore and Big Brother 17’s Vanessa Ruosso, both have siblings on BB18, and both are spitting images of themselves.

While the CBS pre-season interview and bio are basically worthless, and hardly tools in which to judge who will do well in the game, I am doing it anyway. Will the boys of the Big Brother 18 house form yet another male dominated alliance (likely), or will the Big Brother ladies FINALLY be able to get their act together and form a successful all female alliance (unlikely). Regardless of their gender, their ethnicity, or their DNA, the cast of Big Brother 18 is locked, loaded, and ready to give viewers a thrilling summer.

Without further adieu, the cast of Big Brother 18, ranked in order of LEAST likely, to MOST likely to take home the $500,000 prize after the longest 99 days of their lives.

Continued from part 1.

 

6. Corey Brooks

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

It is unlikely the housemates will let Corey get anywhere near the final 2, but if he does get there, he will easily be able to concoct some story about how he will use his winnings to help underprivileged children learn how to be better baseball players, or take better selfies with their bros, and will win over the jury’s heart with his charm.

But, the fact is, he will not come close to the final 2. What he will do, is get in a bromance on night 1, and get in a showmance on day 2.

Corey listed “getting sick bro pics” as one of his favorite hobbies. He will be in his glory in a BB house filled with alpha males that will certainly spend countless hours perfecting their most bro-tacular poses and the longest, most creative “secret handshakes” that any bros, anywhere in the world, have ever created.

FINAL PREDICTION: Corey’s bromances and showmances will get him evicted early on. But if he is in the final 2, he without a doubt wins.

 

5. Bridgette Dunning

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

At first glance, Bridgette seems WAY too sweet to play Big Brother. She will almost certainly be used as a pawn many times throughout the first few weeks. She will probably even be bullied by her fellow female houseguests, and be drawn to some of the guys for support.

I can see her forming a tight bond with Glenn, the 50 year old former police detective from the Bronx. You know, because they have so much in common.

She will be America’s sweetheart, and someone that is impossible to not root for. IF she makes it past week 2, she could fall under the radar just enough to win the entire game, and with America’s support, will be one of the biggest underdog stories in BB history.

FINAL PREDICTION: Bridgette will be crying by episode 3, (but crying in a cute, sympathetic way that pulls at America’s heartstrings, not in a gross Big Brother 8 Amber way) and will cry every additional episode until she is evicted week 2, or wins the game in September.

 

4. Tiffany Rousso

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

You may not be able to tell by looking at her, but the second she opens her mouth, you will undeniably know that Tiffany, is indeed, the sister of Big Brother 17’s poker playing, third place finisher, Vanessa Rousso.

Considered by many to be one of the best female strategist to ever play the game, Vanessa dominated last season, and was one HoH question away from winning the game.

Tiffany will have all eyes on her, and she has no choice but to come clean about her Big Brother legend sister, and play an honest game. If she comes across as being sneaky and manipulative, she is toast. But if she plays the opposite of her sister, and takes a more back seat approach, I think she will have the leverage of having Vanessa as her sister, to make alliances from the get-go, and make it deep into the game.
FINAL PREDICTION: Tiffany will mention her sister 39 times in the diary room throughout the season, and she will finish just a little worse than her sister, and come in 5th place.

 

3. Michelle Meyer

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

Although I am 90% sure that a female will never win Big Brother again, I still have a glimmer of hope that Michelle can be the first female (non-returning player) in 7 years to win the game.

Miraculously, in SEVENTEEN seasons, a female houseguest has never beat a male houseguest in a final vote. The five times that a female has won, they have defeated another female in the final 2.

Michelle seems like a perfect combination of likability, intelligence, and enthusiasm for the game, to be able to break the cycle. She is a legit super fan of the show, as she even watches the international versions, watches the live feeds, and gets involved in Big Brother online forums.

As with literally any other Big Brother female that has ever played the game, she could VERY easily be the first person voted out of the game (especially since she admits that she likes to go to bed early, which is the worst thing you could possibly do in the BB house.) But, of all the girls this season, she has the best chance at not only winning the game, but of being the first female to ever defeat a male in a final vote.

FINAL PREDICTION: Michelle will cruise to the jury, but will get caught playing too hard and find herself evicted just before she has the chance to make Big Brother history.

 

2. Paul Abrahamian

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Paul may not win the game, make the jury, or even make it past week 1, but no matter how many days he is in the house, he will be impossible to forget. He will be a Big Brother legend, and the number 1 source of entertainment throughout the season. Half of America will despise him, and the other half will love him.

Paul is in the house to cause chaos, and there is no doubt he will succeed. He will likely butt heads with former police detective, Glenn. But, if he can manage to send Glenn packing before Glenn sends him packing, he will run the house.

Paul will be the modern day Evel Dick, and will play the game unlike anyone has in a very long time. He will not be afraid to make big moves, he will argue, speak his mind, and will not care what his housemates, or America, thinks about him.

Paul will be nominated MANY times before he is finally evicted (or wins), and he will be the guy at the end of the game that everyone says “how the hell did he make it this deep in the game?”

BY FAR the most inspirational life motto belongs to Paul…
“To live my life in such a fulfilling way that when I’m on my deathbed, there’s nothing left for me to experience.”

If he doesn’t self evict or get expelled, he may just be the guy that everyone THINKS they want to sit next to in the end; only to find himself convincing the jury that he deserves to have their vote even though he hates their guts, and they hate his. And they will give it to him.

FINAL PREDICTION: Despite trying to get us to hate him, America will fall in love with Paul. If he can control his emotions just a tiny bit, he will win the game. If he can’t control them, he will be sitting on the chopping block every single week until his pre jury eviction.

1. Paulie Calafiore

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Like Tiffany, Paulie Calafiore also has a sibling that has played, and been quite successful at Big Brother. Paulie is the real life big brother of season 16 runner up, Cody Calafiore.

Cody infamously decided to take eventual winner, Derrick Levasseur, to the final 2, rather than guaranteed-victory Victoria.

Like Cody, Paulie is extremely good looking, extremely fit, extremely likable, and seems like a genuinely nice human being….. fine…. he seems like an EXTREMELY, genuinely nice human being.

Unlike Cody, Paulie has a brother that has already played the game before and can learn from his brother’s stupid mistakes.

FINAL PREDICTION: The first ever real life big brother of a past Big Brother houseguest will take home the grand prize and the title of Best Big Brother Calafiore Brother.