The game will be completely different, and that goes for us fans too. For the first time ever, we already know quite a bit about these people. We've already seen them in extreme conditions under high levels of stress with clashing personalities. We have the ones we like and the ones we love to dislike. It's going to be a great ride.

First, let's revisit the cast list and refresh our memories on just what makes each of these Survivors an All-Star:

Tribe: CHAPERA

Alicia
From: S2 Outback
Reason: Strong and confrontational female
Dang Favorite Moment: When she was about to put a beat-down on Kimmi.

Amber
From: S2 Outback
Reason: Her looks
Dang Favorite Moment: Does her magazine cover count?

Rob C.
From: S6 Amazon
Reason: Funniest Survivor ever
Dang Favorite Moment: Every time he addressed the camera.

Rob M.
From: S4 Marquesas
Reason: Fun to laugh at
Dang Favorite Moment: When he stupidly helped vote out Hunter.

Susan
From: S1 Pulau Tiga
Reason: Spoke her mind
Dang Favorite Moment: The Speech.

Tom
From: S3 Africa
Reason: Humorous hillbilly
Dang Favorite Moment: When he bathed with Li'l Kim.

Tribe: SABOGA

Ethan
From: S3 Africa
Reason: Most likeable winner
Dang Favorite Moment: When he spent all that money on African nachos and got sick.

Jenna L.
From: S1 Pulau Tiga
Reason: I still don't know
Dang Favorite Moment: None. Worst All-Star ever.

Jerri
From: S2 Outback
Reason: Classic villain.
Dang Favorite Moment: When she got voted out.

Rudy
From: S1 Pulau Tiga
Reason: Lovable old coot.
Dang Favorite Moment: All the queer quotes.

Rupert
From: S7 Pearl Islands
Reason: Possibly the most popular player ever
Dang Favorite Moment: When he stole Morgan's shoes.

Tina
From: S2 Outback
Reason: Oldest female winner
Dang Favorite Moment: When she saved the food from the river and made Keith look like a wuss.

Tribe: MOGA MOGA

Colby
From: S2 Outback
Reason: Dominated all the challenges
Dang Favorite Moment: When he dissed Jerri.

Jenna M.
From: S6 Amazon
Reason: Willing to get naked on camera.
Dang Favorite Moment: When Rob yelled at her.

Kathy
From: S4 Marquesas
Reason: Wackiness
Dang Favorite Moment: Takin' a whiz on John.

Lex
From: S3 Africa
Reason: Aggressive player
Dang Favorite Moment: When his gut was so horribly wrong.

Richard
From: S1 Pulau Tiga
Reason: Invented Survivor strategy
Dang Favorite Moment: Thinking he'd get voted out every week.

Shii Ann
From: S5 Thailand
Reason: Everybody else in Thailand was a freak.
Dang Favorite Moment: The look on her face when she learned they hadn't merged yet.

Three tribes, eighteen seasoned players. Who's got the edge when everyone's been here before?

The promos are claiming the twists will be even more drastic this season. If things are even more shocking than people returning to the game after being voted our, these folks are in some serious trouble.

Because of this, the individuals who have the best chance will be the ones who can adapt to any situation. You're going to have to have back-up plans to your back-up plans. I think Rob M, Ethan, Tina and Richard are the craftiest players on the island.

The other key to the game, as always, is the ability to form alliances. In Chapera, Alicia and Amber are from the same season so they will probably pair up. I'm going to be hurt if the two Robs don't join forces. In fact, those guys plus Tom just might be my Dream Team.

Saboga's most likely partnership looks like Rudy, Rupert and Tina as the older folks. Moga Moga however must be Panamanian for "big mess." With Lex, Richard and Shii Ann you've got some very strong personalities. Colby and Jenna M. weren't ones to be pushed around either. This tribe looks like our best chance at some early fireworks.

As far as a general trend, I just don't see how one of the four previous winners can take home a second million. I mean, if you have a millionaire versus a non-winner in the final, aren't you naturally going to keep the cash away from the person who already has it? This will especially hold true for Richard. He's still the most notorious player ever so even though he may still be the best strategist, I think people will be gunning for him based on his reputation no matter what he does on the island.

We have to remember, the players have seen all the previous seasons too. They know who's who and how the ones who succeeded did it. So I'm eliminating Richard, Tina, Ethan (three of my crafty ones) and Jenna M. for being too rich. Cross off Alicia, Susan, Jerri, Rupert, Lex, and Shii Ann for being too strong willed, and Colby for being by far the strongest physically. Remove Amber and Rob M. for being not too bright (especially if he tries to hook up with her), and Kathy and Jenna L. for being clueless.

That leaves my boys, Rob C. and Big Tom, with Rudy as a dark horse. I apologize, fellas, for jinxing you right out of the gate.

It's great to be back!

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