User blog:ArtDraw12/Art's predictions regarding TD6

Or TD 7 if you're one of those who prefer to call it that way.

Ok so I've already wrote a a blog post about my predictions for who may compete again in the future. However, after seeing some other users making their predictions about TD6, I decided to write mine as well.

Will some things I wrote back then change? Will some official info change it? We'll see. ;)

Also, this blog will be updated with every important info that could change the predictions. So let's get started!

Theme
No info was said about the theme of the season and frankly there are many possibilities. Most common ideas are Fans vs. Favorites and Brain vs. Brawn vs. Beauty. One thing for sure - it's going to mix the three already existing generations.

I can only guess that they'd use Fans vs. Favs theme if they were to bring some RR contestants as the fans. No idea whether they'd also let some of RR contestants to join though. I believe they could use a season for the three generations of TD before making one that'd also include some RR contestants. But I could be wrong. Also, Fans being one of two teams, would require half of the cast to be RR contestants, which I find unlikely. Unless third generation cast, never getting to interact with the veterans (except Leonard with Owen), would be on the Fans team too.

Location
Two things for sure. It won't be Camp Wawanakwa or Total Drama Jumbo Jet. As for the latter, not only because it was destroyed (because they could just use another plane), but mostly because travelling theme is now reserved for RR. TDWT-like season would be pointless since the introduction of RR.

This leaves several options:
 * Boney Island
 * Abandoned film lot
 * Pahkitew Island
 * Some new location (most likely another island)

And frankly, this is where my predictions regarding the next main location ends. I can see the reasons why each of them could and could not be chosen.

Boney Island - never was the main location before. However, due to the criticism of the toxic radioactivity themes they may not use it. Keep in mind that if they were to stay on Boney Island, they'd enter Fun Zone and have another Ezekiel's cameo at some point.

Abandoned film lot - the one location there is no criticism about. It could also easily work for the theme of mixing several generations with its showbusiness theme. However, the creators appear not to be in favor of themed seasons lately. In addition, they were also basically trying to erase any evidence of TDA from existence, with the exception of Gwent's break up and the Aftermaths.

Pahkitew Island - the only main location created for only 13 episodes long season so far. This was also the last main location to be introduced, so if in Total Drama All-Stars the first location was used, it'd make sense for the last one to be used this time. Also, with this season taking place at this island, they wouldn't have to explain how Dave got home, as they could simply find him there. However, its unrealistic nature isn't too warmly welcomed. In addition, after the events of Scarlett Fever, Chris may not be in favor of letting anyone near this island again.

New location - a good way to come back after a huge break from the series. However, having the contestants compete on an already familiar place would be better for the season that will mix already existing generations.

Number of episodes
I'm pretty positive it's going to be 26 episodes season. Firstly, there was a huge break in TD series, so it'd be good to return in style. Secondly, since it was the creators' idea to split Season 5 (CN ordered 26 episodes) into two separate seasons, TDRI was the only one intended to have 13 episodes since the very beginning. Thirdly, with the number of contestants that are most likely to compete (more about it later), it'd be impossible with 13 episodes format.

Cast predictions based on confirmed evidence
This is much easier to predict and includes less contestants, so let's start with this one. Firstly, all that we know about the upcoming season so far is that "some of the favorites from season 1 are going to return". Everything else is just a theory.

So who are the fan favorites from season 1? Judging by the fandom in general, the most popular contestants who debuted in season 1 are: Cody, Courtney, Duncan, Gwen, Harold, Heather, Izzy, Leshawna, Lindsay, Noah and Owen. Bridgette and Geoff are pretty liked too. Everyone else is either disliked (Ezekiel) or pretty much forgotten when compared to those I mentioned.

But the info didn't really exclude those who aren't known as fan favorites from season 1. It only said that some favorites will be back. Which means that not all of the ones I mentioned will be back and that those I haven't listed still got a chance. But since we can't be sure who of those I mentioned can be back (aside from the fact that Katie and Sadie are now more likely to come back for RR than TD), let's try to predict who of the ones I mentioned has the biggest chances.

Noah and Owen - both of them are considered fan favorites. Well, Owen is more of a creators' favorite than fans', but they'll let it slide in his case. And they are aware of Noah's popularity (everywhere but on this wiki), which they showed by bringing him back the earliest they could (since he wasn't an All-Star material). So they fit the requirement of the info. But what makes them stand out as those who have a chance? Aside from the creators' love for Owen, which managed to bring him back as one of "those who competed four times" after missing All-Stars (only due to being cut from the season), there's also the hint they left us during their elimination scene in Got Venom.

And this is where it ends. Everything else, even regarding this info is a pure theory. Although there are some more little hints left for us, which I'll include in this section.

Lindsay and Tyler - so their off-screen break up can be considered as one of the pieces of information we know about the upcoming season. That is, if they decide to use it. Remember that it was one of many trivial things said by TD's Tumblr channel and the creators themselves don't run the channel. Then again, due to its importance, this specific rumour became the most well-known. Remember Mal's alleged shadow in Grand Chef Auto? There was no confirmation if it was him at the point (possibly not to spoil his character). But everyone went along with the theory of Mike having additional evil personality. And the creators used that idea. The social media of TD also confirm now that it was supposed to be Mal's foreshadowing, but we can't be sure if it was originally just a goof and they just went along with the fans' popular interpretation and are only saying that to make it look as if it was planned (because as a creator you're not allowed to use ideas from fanfictions) or if they did indeed plan it from the beginning. What I'm saying is that the rumor about Lyler's break up became equally well-known, like the one about Mal's foreshadowing. The creators must know about this even if they didn't earlier. Which means they may use it as a plot for Lindsay and Tyler in the upcoming season. Oh, and they meet the criteria of the confirmed info stated earlier. Well, Tyler does so only when it comes to this wiki, but since Lindsay is already a fan favorite and he'd have a plot with her, he can be included. Also, as I said, the info says nothing about non-favorites from season 1 not coming back.

There's one more hint left that can determine who's coming back. It's one of the patterns I've been already talking about in my blogs. The one about how coming back for their generation's second season works. They're always bringing back the mergers of the first season (the only exception being Eva) and a few non-mergers (only one in second cast's case due to its number). This basically means that the mergers of TDPI have the biggest chance to return. But will there be an exception, like Eva, among them? And who of the non-mergers has a chance? Let's leave it for the next section filled with more theories.

Oh, there's also one more thing. One of the ballooned All-Stars is bound to return. Why? I know they've already been confirmed to survive and it was obvious they would, but we still need a confirmation on-screen, in-universe. The return of at least one of them itself would be enough.

Cast predictions based on theories & patterns
Well, I've already talked about everyone's chances of returning in my blog I linked at the beginning. So let's just talk about some new theories and include others in summarized version. Let's start with the most likely returnees.

First gen's most likely returnees:
 * Noah - as explained above.
 * Owen - as explained above.
 * Lindsay - as explained above.
 * Tyler - as explained above.
 * Courtney
 * Her VA follows the news about the new season. Sure, it may mean nothing, but it's very interesting how she's keeping in touch. Courtney is also one of the fan favorites from season 1 and one of the ballooned All-Stars. She also has a clearly unfinished plot with Scott and rather unfinished plots with Duncan and Gwen.
 * Duncan - He's the only male character to compete in every season the first gen cast could. I guess they make bring him back just to continue this. He's also one of the fan favorites from season 1 and one of the ballooned All-Stars. It'd be also know what he thinks now that he should've found out that Courtney's feelings for Scott were genuine, not just to spite him.

First gen's slightly likely returnees:
 * Gwen - Sure, she is a fan favorite from season 1 and her plot with Courtney wasn't ended properly due to the mystery whether she voted for herself or not, which was important for gaining back Gwen's truce. However, judging by her attitude towards Courtney, she didn't, so I'm not really sure if we can count this as unfinished plot. She also got to return in the finale, which was most likely to finish her role in the series. Then again, she and the other members of the main love triangle are considered the fan favorites the most by Christian Potenza and it was his video that stated fan favorites from season 1 will return...
 * Heather - Sure, she is a fan favorite from season 1, but her main plots are finished now. Her last scene with Alejandro left her and Alejandro on kinda questionable status, but A. it was Heather being mad at losing the million again and B. it's obvious they survived their encounter with Fang (especially since Scott did in the past). She came back in the finale to clearly conclude her plots. And with so many contestants to choose from, even fodders need to have a purpose to return.
 * Izzy - She is one of the fan favorites from season 1. Despite not competing in a while, she was still around during TDRI-TDAS thanks to her cameos. And since both Owen and Noah are likely to return, so could she. Maybe they'd finally give her plot with Owen a proper closure after leaving us with the question of true Izzy's (not Brainzilla's) opinion on the break up for years.
 * Harold - He is one of the fan favs from season 1 and his plot with Leshawna could use a better closure. Their last meaningful interaction in Hawaiian Style implied they're in relationship now, but it wasn't confirmed. He also still needs to triumph over Duncan. However, he wasn't around for a while, which makes his chances to be given a chance by the creators smaller.
 * Leshawna - per above.
 * Bridgette - Sure, I see her more for RR now. But if she wasn't to compete on RR with Geoff or some friend from home, I can see her back on TD. You know, Geoff was lately given a chance for individual (from her) screen time. You'd think so should she. And although her fanbase may not be as big as the others' I mentioned above, she's still one of the favs from season 1.

That's it. Other contestants are pure enigmas (see me talking about their chances more in my other blog I linked at the beginning). There's the fact that around the time of TDAS, the creators said that Blaineley is done as a character, basically making her the only contestant officially confirmed to never return. There's also the fact that Katie and Sadie are more likely for RR now and that Ezekiel most likely won't return (which was also said by Chris in Heroes vs. Villains) because his mutation is stated to be too serious to allow him to his human form (which is why he got his "happy ending" in Zeek And Ye Shall Find - to please his fans). Oh, and since Heather isn't too likely for the next season, so is the case with Alejandro. There's also the fact that the creators' reason for cutting Cody from Total Drama All-Stars was that they thought his plot with Sierra was finished (even though TDAS gave it even more potential) and that his crush on Gwen was said to be over. This kinda makes him fall under "unlikely" category, along with Sierra. Although unlike in Blaineley's case, it's possible they changed their mind. But if they did, I see them coming back in some other season, since there is limited number of spots for this one and some others clearly will/deserve it better.

Time to talk about the second generation's chances. Although there was no info, like "favs from season 1 are going to return" in their case, it's still obvious that fan favorites have more chances to return. Second cast also has some controversial characters (cough Mike cough), who are likely to never return due to their controversy. There's also Dakota whose chances are ruined by her mutation that will most likely never be cured. As can be seen, no Dakota means no plot for Sam. I doubt the creators would repeat their mistake from TDAS. B and Staci are pure fodders (Dawn is at least a fan favorite), so their chances are low, although not nonexistent, at least in Staci's case because I doubt they'd choose a silent character now that we have so many interesting characters to choose from.

The only pattern we can look at in their case is how first gen's contestants got selected to TDWT. 11 contestants who competed every time so far, 4 contestants who missed the previous season (two of them being considered fan favorites, even in-universe) and 3 newcomers. Naturally, RR contestants are the only newcomers that COULD (read don't have to) be likely. But since it's second gen we're talking about, let's stay with them.

Second cast's most likely returnees:
 * Scott - a fan favorite after TDAS and one of the 4 screen hogs of this generation, the only one outside the so-called Terrible Trio. In addition, his plot with Courtney is unfinished (he still views her positively) and it'd be nice to see him interact with Duncan more often now that the latter should know Courtney's feelings for Scott were genuine. He's also one of the ballooned All-Stars.
 * Jo - one of the fan favorites, most important characters from this generation, a good antagonist material, and one of the ballooned All-Star. What's not to love? She could also have her conflict with Brick continued and lose to him this time.
 * Brick - a fan favorite who was cut from TDAS despite being originally planned. He can return as a fan favorite who missed the previous season, like Cody and Noah did in TDWT. He could also finally be rewarded for his heroic act from A Mine Is a Terrible Thing to Waste and defeat Jo this time. He's also a good protagonist material, maybe even finalist.
 * Dawn - although she was one of the pure fodders of her generation's first season, she was still a fan favorite, which makes her possible to return as a fan favorite who missed her previous chance, like Brick.
 * Lightning - although I can only see him as a fodder and he already was one, there isn't much choice left. He's still pretty liked and was generally enjoyed during his short stay in TDAS, especially in his elimination episode. He could always team up with Brick against Jo as opposite to what happened in A Mine Is a Terrible Thing to Waste. Or Brick and Jo can work together against him.
 * Anne Maria - although her main plot is basically over, we obviously still need more contestant from the second gen. So why her? She may not be too popular, but she still has her fans who believe she made Zoke's plot interesting. She could always get redeemed (although she wasn't villainous to begin with). She was also originally going to compete in TDAS, but was the first cut contestant. There's also her cameo in RR finale, being the only second gen to appear in the spin-off. Hmm... hint much?

Second cast's slightly likely returnees:
 * Cameron - So he came back in TDAS finale, which could serve as concluding his plot. After his development in TDRI, the writers clearly had no idea what to do with him and gave him a repeat of Codierra from TDWT. And he's one of the Terrible Trio members. On the other hand, there isn't much choice left. I explained Mike, Dakota and Sam above. B and Staci are pure fodders, and they don't usually get the chance. And Cameron's the least hated member of the Terrible Trio. He actually got some plots unrelated to the two, which (aside from Codierra 2.0) were generally liked.
 * Zoey - So yeah, she has the most screen time of the second gen and is greatly disliked for being Mary Sue and a member of Terrible Trio. However, with not much choice left for the second gen, she might actually be given a chance. Mike is obviously not returning, so bringing her back would possibly mean a redemption for her. A chance for that may or may not be used.
 * Staci - Not really likely due to being one of the pure fodders and not having many fans. But as I said, there isn't much choice left in second gen's case. I could actually see her returning, especially if Cameron and/or Zoey didn't. She could be easily developed and redeemed for some. Also, Ezekiel got to come back for his generation's third season. Sure, it ended badly, but Staci isn't as obsessed with staying in the competition as he was.

Let's talk about the third gen now. I've already mentioned the pattern. But can there be an exception, like in the case of Eva? Yes. I believe Scarlett may be an exception. Keep in mind that after she temporarily took control of Pahkitew Island even CHRIS didn't want her in the competition. I doubt he would even if the location wasn't Pahkitew Island. Sure, she could be brought back if the fans in-universe enjoyed her. The fans also often asked about her return and once Christine, Christian and Terry said there MAY be a way for her to return. However, I personally still feel her role was finished and she doesn't fit to be a contestant anymore. I can see her having a cameo similar to Heather's from Up, Up And Away In My Pitiful Balloon though.

Beardo, Leonard and Rodney are also poor fodders so they don't stand a chance to compete, at least this season. Not to mention Rodney is the Scrappy of this generation and Leonard's both a Scrappy and already got a chance (only to replace original team of Magicians).

Before I go any further, let me once again remind you not only of "How the contestants are chosen for their generation's next season" pattern, but also "Final four" pattern. Basically, everyone from their first season's final four has made it to the final four again: Now, this pattern may stop with the only two from TDRI's final four left being Cameron and Lighting, but it may still occur for this generation. Especially since it occurred in the case of generations' second seasons both times so far.
 * Owen and Duncan in TDA.
 * Heather in TDWT
 * Gwen, Scott and Zoey in TDAS.

Note: Judging by Sam being the only non-merger of the second cast to return tor their second season, I assume the number of spots for non-mergers is limited. There may be one or two if Scarlett indeed wasn't returning. Thus, just in case, I'm putting all my options as :slightly likely" on this list, even though personally I believe the twins stand a huge chance.

Third gen's most likely returnees:
 * Dave - made it to the merge, has clearly unfinished plot with Sky, is an antagonist potential (although mostly for Sky and comic relief characters), and was left behind on Pahkitew Island, making it be needed to confirm his life status on-screen and making it possible that if the season took place on this island, they could simply find Dave already being there and let him join to please him.
 * Sky - made it to the merge, was in the final four, was in final four was a finalist, and has clearly unfinished plot with Dave.
 * Shawn - made it to the merge, was in the final four, was a finalist, was in the only relationship of this generation, could have his friendship with Samey extended thanks to Jasmine and be one of the ones who'd support her against Amy.
 * Jasmine - per above except for being finalist.
 * Sugar - made it to the merge, was in the final four, was one of the main comic reliefs, got her own promotional trailer for TDPI. She could support Dave against Sky if this is how Skave's plot would continue.
 * Max - made it to the merge, was one of the main comic reliefs, got her own promotional trailer for TDPI. Terry, one of the writers, once said "there is always a place for Max in his heart", basically confirming him as one of the writers' pets. Unlike Scarlett, Chris can actually bring him back due to his incompetence not making him a threat, especially on location other than Pahkitew Island.

Third gen's slightly likely returnees:
 * Amy and Samey - potential non-mergers to join, had their own promotional trailer for TDPI. Antagonist potential (Amy; although mostly for her sister and her friends) and protagonist, maybe even finalist, potential (Samey). Had a plot which ending clearly ruined the effect of the whole "Samey standing up to Amy" feeling, which pretty much means they should return to have it properly end this time. They were also among most often requested by the fans (especially during pre-RR era).
 * Ella - potential non-merger but only if continuation of Skave plot would require her. Which it really doesn't considering her role in their plot was already very minor. She could always continue her plot with Sugar, outranking her this time and maybe even finally realizing Sugar hates her.

Overall cast predictions based on what I have so far
So yeah, that is all. In order to help me decide regarding the potential cast overall, here's the picture of contestants that were semi-confirmed and whom I believe are most likely:

As we know from TDAS, the gender and generation ratio should be equal. Fortunately, we don't have to worry about Heroes vs. Villains ratio this time. We also don't have to care about the gender ratio from specific generation (there were 2 females from TDRI to 5 males and 2 males from first gen to 5 females).

Also, interesting to note is that the superior teams of the first season always had it better. Heck, just look at the trivia on Screaming Gophers! So yeah, I guess there will be more returnees from the superior teams too.

When it comes to the number of contestants, I predict either 22 (like in TDI), 24 (could easily work for three generations or four if RR contestants were included), 27 (add 1 to the episodes number is the easiest technique) or 28 (also could work for both three or four generations + that's how many there were in Season 5 in general).

I'm also not including RR contestants in this. I just don't see most of them in the format of TD. Maybe only Emma (and Kitty?) so she could be with Noah, but is only one (two?) potential RR contestant worth it? From what I have already.

First gen:
 * 1) Courtney
 * 2) Duncan
 * 3) Lindsay
 * 4) Noah
 * 5) Owen
 * 6) Tyler

Second gen:
 * 1) Anne Maria
 * 2) Brick
 * 3) Dawn
 * Jo
 * 1) Lightning
 * 2) Scott

Third gen:
 * Amy
 * 1) Dave
 * 2) Jasmine
 * Max
 * 1) Samey
 * 2) Shawn
 * Sky
 * 1) Sugar

Males:
 * 1) Duncan
 * 2) Noah
 * 3) Owen
 * 4) Tyler
 * 5) Brick
 * 6) Lightning
 * 7) Scott
 * 8) Dave
 * Max
 * 1) Shawn

Females:
 * 1) Courtney
 * 2) Lindsay
 * 3) Anne Maria
 * 4) Dawn
 * Jo
 * Amy
 * 1) Jasmine
 * 2) Samey
 * Sky
 * 1) Sugar

OK, so I've got 20 contestants. I assume that, since the number of contestants isn't known yet, it's best to predict the cast for the lowest number that I mentioned, just so I wouldn't unnecessarily include more contestants in my predictions.

ALTHOUGH...

The generation ratio should be even too. So 22 is automatically out and replaced with the number of 24.

24 can be divided by 3, so I guess I need two more contestants per the first two generations.

Hmm... two I say? With 2 boys and 2 girls so that the gender ratio is still even? I'm bound to choose Gwen and Izzy or Bridgette, but the lack of choices in male participants from second gen forces me to include at least one male contestant in the first gen cast.

Thus, I guess Harold and Leshawna for the first cast and Cameron and Zoey/Staci for the second.

Which leaves me with:

First gen:
 * 1) Courtney
 * 2) Duncan
 * 3) Harold
 * 4) Leshawna
 * 5) Lindsay
 * 6) Noah
 * 7) Owen
 * 8) Tyler

Second gen:
 * 1) Anne Maria
 * 2) Brick
 * 3) Cameron
 * 4) Dawn
 * Jo
 * 1) Lightning
 * 2) Scott
 * 3) Staci/Zoey

Third gen:
 * Amy
 * 1) Dave
 * 2) Jasmine
 * Max
 * 1) Samey
 * 2) Shawn
 * Sky
 * 1) Sugar

Males:
 * 1) Duncan
 * 2) Harold
 * 3) Noah
 * 4) Owen
 * 5) Tyler
 * 6) Brick
 * 7) Cameron
 * 8) Lightning
 * 9) Scott
 * 10) Dave
 * Max
 * 1) Shawn

Females: I won't update the photo for now because A. I can't decide between Staci and Zoey and B. it was supposed to include those I'm the most certain about and don't need the ratios to predict them.
 * 1) Courtney
 * 2) Leshawna
 * 3) Lindsay
 * 4) Anne Maria
 * 5) Dawn
 * Jo
 * 1) Staci/Zoey
 * Amy
 * 1) Jasmine
 * 2) Samey
 * Sky
 * 1) Sugar

The blog will be updated after every major information that could suggest/confirm someone else should be included or someone should be excluded.

Also, since this is just a prediction, let me know in the comments what you agree and disagree with and what are your own ideas! Art out. -