Survivor 47 power rankings: The final 9

3. Sue Smey

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As much as it is painful to rank Andy as high as I did, it is even worse to give Sue a top-three spot. Outside of winning one immunity challenge, she's done nothing. Well, nothing except to be blindly loyal to Gabe and Caroline Vidmar.

She's my least favorite player this season, just slightly ahead of Andy. Unlike a lot of older players, she does not give off the mellow vibe so many other people have before. She talks a big game but hasn't done anything.

It still would not surprise me if she decided to flip the script later on, though. If she does decide to finally play the game, it will be late, and she will only do it because she will realize she has no chance to win against her fellow alliance members.

2. Caroline Vidmar

“Our Pickle on Blast” – Two castaways must mend fences after a wild tribal council. The Immunity Challenge leaves one group of castaways with a much-needed reward and safety in the game. Then, a secret advantage leads to a shocking change in the game, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Oct. 30 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+* (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the | CBS

Caroline has played from the shadows for most of the game, but she's also played a big part in keeping her alliance members safe. On a few occasions, she has refused to talk about voting out Gabe, often deflecting the conversation toward someone else.

She's played a little like Charlie Davis in season 46 but without the excellent edit from the show. Her edit has been pretty sparse to this point, which could indicate that she doesn't make the final three.

She is the most likely to win between her and Sue if they both make it to the final three, but Gabe will bury them both. She is well below the radar, but can she stay hidden and still win the game?

1. Genevieve Mushaluk

“Loyal to the Soil” – In a SURVIVOR first, castaways attempt a shocking negotiation for rice. Then, teams must have their head in the game during a tough reward challenge, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Nov. 20 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured (L-R):

It is still impressive how Genvieve was able to impose her will on a whole tribe and get them to unanimously vote out Sol when there were so many other targets available.

Since the merge, she's been the best overall player, and she hasn't been afraid to burn bridges with people she was working with. She has inserted herself a bit into the Tuku Four, and if anyone can turn this game upside down, she is in the best position to do so.

First, though, she needs to find a way to work with Teeny, Sam, and Rachel. Those three could be her way to victory. She and Rachel could become a power duo if they ever decided to work together, and they could almost guarantee spots in at least the final four.

This season has been entertaining and unpredictable, with plenty of twists, turns, and surprising votes. Let's hope the fun continues!

Survivor 47 episode 10 airs on Wednesday, Nov. 20, on CBS and Paramount+!