“Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans” is already shaping up to be one of the best seasons the longrunning franchise has seen in years, in part due to its sheer unpredictability.
The ever-changing nature of the game saw “Survivor: Kaoh Rong” runner-up Aubry Bracco leading the pack ahead of the season premiere. According to DraftKings, the vast majority of fans were betting that Bracco would eventually claim the title of “Sole Survivor” in the days before the season began.
Following the installment’s three-hour CBS debut, however, DraftKings updated power rankings saw “Survivor: David vs. Goliath” returnee Christian Hubicki rocket to the top of the leader board after orchestrating OG castaway Jenna Lewis-Dougherty’s blindside at the season’s inaugural Tribal Council ceremony.
Now, the winner odds have shifted yet again following the season’s second episode – which aired on Wednesday (Mar. 4) – witnessing the elimination of “Survivor 49” champion Savannah Louie and teasing an upcoming tribe swap in next week’s third episode.
Without further ado, here’s a closer look at the current “Survivor 50” power rankings after Episode 2, “Therapy Carousel,” according to DraftKings.
‘Survivor 50’ Power Rankings After Episode 2: ‘Therapy Carousel’
- Christian Hubicki
- Rick Devens (+2 from Episode 1 ranking)
- Ozzy Lusth (-1)
- Genevieve Mushaluk (-1)
- Colby Donaldson
- Jonathan Young (+5)
- Benjamin ‘Coach’ Wade (-1)
- Aubry Bracco (+6)
- Cirie Fields (+2)
- Quintavius ‘Q’ Burdette (+8)
- Emily Flippen (+5)
- Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick (-2)
- Rizo Velovic
- Kamilla Karthigesu (-6)
- Tiffany Nicole Ervin (-8)
- Mike White (+3)
- Dee Valladares
- Chrissy Hofbeck (-9)
- Charlie Davis (-4)
- Joe Hunter
- Angelina Keeley
- Savannah Louie – Eliminated in Episode 2
- Kyle Fraser – Medically Evacuated in Episode 1
- Jenna Lewis-Dougherty – Eliminated in Episode 1
Biggest ‘Survivor 50’ Odds Increases After Episode 2
CBSOut of the 21 castaways remaining in the competition after Episode 2, “Survivor 46” returnee Quintavius “Q” Burdette celebrated the highest rise in likelihood to win the golden anniversary season, rocketing from 18th to 10th place on DraftKings’ ranking.
While Q’s chaotic performance on Season 46 had fans simultaneously excited and worried about how he’d fare on “Survivor 50,” the fan favorite has been playing a very different game this time around (so far, at least).
His rise in the rankings after Episode 2 is partially due to his firm alliances with old-school players like Colby Donaldson and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick on the Vatu Tribe. That being said, despite cracking the Top 10 of this week’s power rankings, Q’s got a lot of ground to cover if he wants to stand a chance at taking home the title of “Sole Survivor.”
Namely, Burdette will want to get to work at recovering his ability to cast a vote at Tribal Council, a privilege he lost during an Exile Island challenge against Ozzy Lusth and Benjamin “Coach” Wade during the premiere.
CBSAubry Bracco similarly celebrated a six point rise in the rankings this week, climbing to 8th place after a troubling start on the premiere. With a Billie Eilish Boomerang Idol now in her pocket, it remains to be seen if Aubry will be able to continue climbing the ranks and reclaim her pre-season spot at the top of the Season 50 power rankings chart.
CBSFor now, the top spot belongs to “Survivor: David vs. Goliath” fan favorite Christian Hubicki, who surged to the point position during the premiere episode.
Biggest ‘Survivor 50’ Odds Decreases After Episode 2
CBSThe second episode of “Survivor 50” spelled disaster for “Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers” runner-up Chrissy Hofbeck, who rubbed her Kalo Tribe members the wrong way with her “camp mom” persona this week.
Despite her good intentions, several other members of the tribe found her to be “bossy” during the season’s second installment. Even Charlie Davis, who admitted to his penchant for allying with older women on “Survivor,” expressed his disinterest in working with Chrissy as the season moves forward if her “overbearing” persona continues.
CBSTiffany Nicole Ervin similarly dropped eight points in DraftKings’ Episode 2 power ranking. Unlike Hofbeck, Tiff’s drop in the rankings was justified by her “under the radar” status and “relative obscurity” in the season so far.
Compared to every other castaway, Ervin has been featured the least on screen over the course of the first two episodes, offering just a single confessional to date. By comparison, Ozzy currently leads the season with 21 confessionals.
CBSAll that being said, DraftKings still ranks “Survivor: David vs. Goliath” finalist Angelina Keeley as the player currently worst-positioned to win “Survivor 50.” That could change, however, as the upcoming Episode 3 tribe swap reshuffles tribe dynamics and alliances in her favor, allowing her to reunite with her former co-stars Christian Hubicki and Mike White.
“Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans” returns on Wednesday, March 11 at 8:00pm ET. Check back next week for updated power rankings, courtesy of DraftKings.
