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G’day mates, Mr. TV here. So at the end of TPOT 22, we saw every eliminated contestant (except for Puffball who landed in the grasslands and went off to probably grab help or something) get yeeted into the sky. Now that they’re all flying off who-knows-where, here’s my prediction for where they end up next, plus thoughts on other possibilities.

I reckon they’re all heading straight for the Equation Playground.  Think about it, they are headed skyward and it’s in another planet. Once they get there, they will have a explore of the area before across that familiar door that leads straight into the EXIT. There, they’ll probably bump into Six, Needle, Bomby, and Bell.

I don’t personally like the sound of that idea. The eliminated contestants have already escaped one are and besides, escaping the EXIT feels like a repeat of that one particular storyline that had its own episode (ahem… the EXITors arc?) It’d be a bit lazy to just redo the whole “escape the EXIT” thing again. We’ve been there, done that, and that episode (TPOT 11) was mid as hell! I swear to god, if they take two episodes to escape the EXIT even though it has been confirmed that the eliminated contestants are NEEDED for the final battle against One, we’re gonna have problems! At least have the eliminated contestants (and Six’s crew) reunite with the remaining contestants an episode before the battle in TPOT 25.

Now, let’s talk about other possible locations they could end up at and my personal thoughts 

1. Back to the grasslands: HA! YOU WISH! They’re going skywards, not downwards. I wish that’s the case, but they are heading towards space, so this is unfortunately the least likely. It’d be the easiest way for the eliminated contestants to meet up with the contestants still in the game and Puffball.
2. Meeting up with Balloony and Announcer in their UFO: Man, this idea really sucks, mostly because I’m not really a huge fan of Balloony and when I saw TPOT 18, I was completely surprised that he (a boring nobody who’s only remember for his friendship with with Cloudy and being eliminated first in post-split BFB) suddenly become somewhat relevant to the plot with him flying off to space with the Announcer. This is more of a personal opinion without any reasons other than it just sounds weird and kinda lame.
3. Somehow in the Moon with Four: I’ve heard a few people thinking that the eliminated contestants will land on the moon and find Four inside of there. I mean, it could be a useful way to get Four out of the moon, but I would prefer someone like Two or Three (if she gets fully recovered) to do the rescuing instead.

 

And that’s basically all the other locations I have heard people predicting or at least guessing/wanting the eliminated contestants to fly to. I’m still guessing the Equation Playground (like a majority of the fans seem to be leaning towards). The others seem a bit too far off or random. Like I said, I’m not into the Equation Playground prediction, but it’s the most logical one given they’re literally flying up into space and the equation playground is in another planet.

What do you lot reckon? Drop your predictions in the comments, maybe come up with ones I haven’t heard of or mentioned. Let’s hear it, r/BattleForDreamIsland! 

(Also, quick note: if they do end up with Six’s crew and they pull a MIDPOT 11 on us, don’t say I didn’t warn ya.)

G’day mates, Mr. TV. So, as you probably know, I am a Cake-Remote rejoin truther. Actually, I’ve been a day one Cake-Remote rejoin truther. However, I have noticed that Remote is starting to go a bit downhill. Not like a massive one, but like one to the point where she is down to top 5 in rejoin hype, which doesn’t sound bad at all, but considering she has been the undisputed queen of rejoin predictions since her elimination in TPOT 5, it feels like a noticeable dip.

So, to cope with this and pray for a positive outcome, I have decided to break down the percentage chances of a Cake-Remote double rejoin happening based on different scenarios. These are purely my assumptions and not some official analysis.  Besides, it will be a bit fun for me to speculate on this. So, let’s get started

Scenario 1: Remote locks in (along with Cake)

Like if TPOT 22 was just one bad episode for Remote and she bounces back hard in the "Defeat One" trilogy. We already know from the 2025 meetup that the eliminated contestants are needed for this arc, and Jacknjellify has confirmed more screentime for them in the near future. If Remote gets the screentime she deserves and Cake continue his momentum, I could see like a 60-65% chance for the double rejoin, considering they also have competition like Lightning, Puffball, and Foldy.

Scenario 2: Remote continues to derail

If TPOT 22 was a foreshadowing of what the writers have planned for her in the trilogy, more background presence with minimal impact, perhaps only a few lines or group shots without any standout moments or character growth, then things get concerning. I could see them having a 30-35% chance at best, with Remote most likely dropping to 3rd or 4th

Scenario 3: Cake reverts back to his old self 

This is possibly one of the worst scenarios since right now, Cake carries the majority of the current hype following his strong showing in TPOT 22’s eliminated contestants focus. If his new side suddenly disappears and we’re back to pre-TPOT 22 Cake, then expect Cake to once again become one of the least voted eliminated contestants. So, with that being said, I would say probably a 10-15% chance for the double rejoin. Remote might still hold some ground on her own due to lingering fan loyalty from her earlier dominance, but without Cake’s momentum carrying the pair, the combined hype would likely collapse.

Scenario 4: Both go nuclear 

The best scenario. If Cake and Remote gets a heap load of screentime, a heap load of meaningful character moments, and actual agency in the "Defeat One" trilogy, a Cake-Remote rejoin would nearly be locked in, with a 80-90% chance. This would be the ultimate payoff, Cake building on his leadership glow-up from TPOT 22 while Remote finally delivers on years of built-up fan support with some real development, perhaps tied to her Death P.A.C.T. roots or protective instincts.

Scenario 5: Both become background noise 

Now this is the worst scenario. If not only Remote continues to linger in the background with minimal impact, but Cake also fades back into generic supporting character territory after his brief glow-up in TPOT 22, then the double rejoin hype could evaporate entirely. We are talking maybe a 5-10% chance at best, with both of them likely sliding down the rankings as fans shift their votes toward more consistently spotlighted options like Lightning, Puffball, or even Foldy. This would be a massive letdown, especially after the community has invested so much emotional energy.

Scenario 6: the F•R•C scenario (the least likely one)

Since Fanny is one of the most popular remaining contestants in the game, if my fanmade trio of Fanny, Remote, and Cake (F•R•C) somehow gets intertwined in the Defeat One plot, Fanny could elevate the two by forming a trio with them and possibly advocating for their rejoin. Imagine if Fanny used her influence and popularity to possibly vouch for Cake and Remote during the road to the rejoin. This could create a perfect storm of fan service and plot relevance, boosting their visibility across the trilogy. In this case, I’d bump the double rejoin odds up to around 75-85%, around the same as the fourth scenario, mostly due to Fanny playing a major factor.

So, that’s my unofficial breakdown of how things could shake out for my beloved Cakemote duo’s chances if the trilogy plays out in these ways. Now if I were to rank them as someone who will vote for Cake and Remote, here’s how I would do it from best to worst.

1. Both go nuclear 

2. The F•R•C scenario 

3. Remote locks in

4. Remote continues to derail

5. Cake reverts back to his old self 

6. Both become background noise

I feel like the most realistic outcome would either be the Remote locks in one or the Remote continues to derail one. If the writers are fully invested on the two, they could go for the Both go nuclear route and give us the both of them in their peaks, but honestly, it’s either scenario 1 or 2, hopefully not the latter because if Remote wants to stay on top (or at least climb back up), she needs to deliver something memorable in those three episodes. 

Speaking of which, if you haven't checked it yet, I went deeper into Remote's current situation right after TPOT 22 dropped. In case you’re wondering, I feel like Remote’s rejoin chances are now based on how the writers treat treat her in the Defeat One trilogy, basically her last real shot to prove she still has that star power before the rejoin vote kicks in (link in comments if you want the full rant). And yeah, I also made a whole post begging for both Cake and Remote to get major roles in the upcoming episodes because this arc feels tailor-made for their growth even if it’s not about them.

And yeah, I know, this ain’t my typical posts. Like yeah, I have done analysis posts before, but not this technical. When I do analysis posts, I usually just stick to research and fan theories rather than straight-up percentages like I’m doing a stock market report or something (Golf Ball will be proud of me though 😭😭😭). But I felt like it could be fun for me to try something a bit more structured this time, especially with how much the vibe shifted after TPOT 22.

What do you all think? Are we still riding the Cakemote wave, or has TPOT 22 shifted your predictions? Drop your own scenario breakdowns or just tell me I’m huffing copium, I can take it. Either way, I’ll be voting Cake and Remote the second the rejoin opens up. Let’s hope the trilogy delivers for the duo! 

(And jacknjellify, don’t screw it up for us delusional Cakemote  truthers 😭)

Thanks to u/Competitive-Bid-7691 for the suggestion

G’day mates, it’s Mr. TV here. So in the wishlist part of my Defeat One trilogy predictions, I mentioned wanting a Fanny-Remote-Cake trio mini arc during the Defeat One trilogy, y’know, the three of them actually getting proper spotlight, together in a mini arc that feels natural and not just “they’re standing together.” 

So I’m wondering, how would you write a short Fanny-Remote-Cake (or F•R•C as I like to call it) mini arc in the trilogy? Something that gives them real moments to bounce off each other.

So I have a bit of an idea for how it could go. It would basically see the trio hanging out with each other even more during the trilogy, maybe doing their own thing while also contributing to the overall plot (because this is an arc within an arc, not its own its own standalone episode or anything forced). 

So hit me with yours! How would you write this F•R•C mini arc? What moments

or wholesome bits would you give them to make it feel earned and peak? Drop your full ideas or just short pitches down below. It doesn’t matter if you are not a fan of them as a trio or separately. It’s not like it will happen anyways (Don’t jinx it, Mr. TV!). And please, keep it serious and true to the characters, no forcing random drama, ships, or overexaggerated moments, even if you’re just joking around. And don’t make it too much of a massive arc as this idea is supposed to be for a mini arc within the Defeat One trilogy, not the main event or anything pulled out of nowhere. And who knows, if I were to make a “how I would” post for this later, some of your ideas might actually get some inspiration fuel.

This is Mr. TV signing out for now. See you in the comments 

(Oh, and jacknjellify, if you guys somehow are reading this, F•R•C when?)

G’day mates, it’s Mr. TV here. So, you probably might know (I mean, who doesn’t at this point) that a trilogy will begin this summer (or winter if you live on the other side of the world like me) where it’s one big challenge spread across three different episodes that is all about defeating One before the big merge hits in TPOT.

Today, I’m going to share my predictions (more of a wishlist, tbh) for how the Defeat One trilogy might play out. Note: some of these might age like milk, but hey, that’s half the fun of speculating in this community. Let’s get started.

Firstly, let’s predict the dates for each episode’s release. So, I feel like the first episode will he released in June, and then the rest will be released every month or a month and a half to fit into that summer window. So, TPOT 23 in June, TPOT 24 in mid-to-late July, and the big finale TPOT 25 hitting August.  You probably be like ‘monthly episodes? In this economy’. Yeah, I know, we are used to the long waits between episodes, but I had to fit each episode in the summer window while making sure the quality of each episode is still good. If we do each episode in less than a month, the animation might suffer and we’d get another long hiatus right after.

Moving on to the interesting stuff: what the fuck will the challenge consist of. The core of it sounds straightforward, defeat One, boom, moving on, but it’s stretched out to three episodes, so it’s gotta be more than just “boss fight, the end.” I have mentioned that they might do the first two episodes of them just planning and shit, but I reckon it’ll be way more than that.

The first two episodes, like I said, will focus on building up to the actual confrontation. However, a few of the subplots will also be finished during these episodes to keep things from feeling too dragged out. But you probably be like ‘but Mr. TV, that just sounds like two non-competition episodes,’ and my answer to that is… I don’t really know how to make it more competition episode-like because the challenge is to Defeat One and the final battle will most likely take place in TPOT 25. If you have any ideas on how to structure the first few episodes to make it feel like actual challenges, hit me up in the comments.

TPOT 25 is where shit goes down for real. Most of the episode will be reserved for the battle between One and everyone else, and that battle will be intense, it will be epic, and it will be brutal. When the battle is almost coming to an end, I would have Two and One have a massive confrontation that will end with Two defeating One once and for all (maybe with a little assist from the contestants). This leads to my next part of the post 

What will happen to One after she gets defeated? I have been a massive One redemption arc advocate and I really hope JNJ goes for a redemption arc for her instead of just yeeting her back into the moon or straight-up killing her off like some of the wilder fan theories I've seen floating around, but this is a prediction post, not really a what I want post, so with that being said, I’m kinda 50/50 about if we actually get a One redemption arc or not**.** On one hand, her trauma of being in solitary confinement (which is the root cause of her villainy) screams “peak redemption arc material”, but on the other hand, I have a feeling that JNJ might they’ll be needed to defeat One. The ending of TPOT 22 saw all of them (and Fanny & Stapy) flying off to who knows where, which leads to the question: where the hell are the eliminated contestants getting sent to? Obviously not the hotel because they’re flying up the sky. I’m not really a massive fan of any of the equation playground or the moon theories some people are throwing around, but my gut says that they are heading to the equation playground which would lead them to explore the area before heading into the door that is like an entrance to the EXIT where they would meet up with Six, Needle, Bomby, and Bell. Now that’s something I wouldn’t be really a fan of because it feels like a particular storyline that already took place (ahem… the EXITors storyline?) but I feel like that’s probably what’s gonna go down anyway. However, IT BETTER NOT TAKE TWO EPISODES FOR THEM TO ESCAPE THE EXIT!

Now, to make the post longer, I decided to make a list of things I wanna see in the Defeat One trilogy (aka the fun part):

• One gets a redemption arc after the trilogy: This is pretty obvious, especially if you have seen a lot of my previous posts. Her whole trauma is basically screaming for some proper growth, and it would be chef’s kiss if it starts subtle right after the defeat and grows into a massive arc 
• Cake and Remote get the major roles they deserve: These next three episodes will be a test for two contestants: Cake and Remote. Cake, to see if his momentum is still strong after TPOT 22, and Remote, to keep her on the top spot of rejoin hype. This leads to my next point
• Cake, Remote, and Fanny forms a trio during the trilogy: Now we’re heading into fanfic territory. As you probably know, I am a massive fan for a potential trio between these three. While simply forming a trio would be already sick, having a mini arc between the three of them would be even better, like one where the writers get to really explore the trio. It’d be peak character development and the kind of trio that could carry a whole subplot without feeling forced.
• Two gets a proper hero moment against One: We’ve seen Two be all friendly and host-like, but I want to absolutely destroy One, especially how One ruined their life for basically no reason. Two has been through so much crap because of One’s schemes, and seeing them finally snap and go full hero mode would be the most satisfying payoff ever. Imagine the animation on that final clash.
• Fanny finally locks in again: in recent episodes (mainly TPOT 16 and 19), Fanny has been done DIRTY by the writers. She went from a dominant force to a background character who is a plot device. The trilogy is the perfect chance for her to snap back into her TPOT 7-15 prime. Give my girl the spotlight she deserves, JNJ, I’m begging.
• A rejoin: This one will most likely happen, but I better see a rejoin (to be exact a double rejoin) after the trilogy.

And while at it, let’s look at the other side of things: things I don’t want to see in the Defeat One trilogy (aka the stuff that would make me scream at my screen):

• One just gets sent straight back to the moon: This is a textbook case of “have they learnt nothing?” That clearly messed her up bad, and just repeating the cycle by sending her right back there would feel so cruel, especially if the writers have plans to make her escape the moon again later down the line. It’d just feel like we’re resetting her character without any real payoff for all the buildup.
• One getting straight-up killed off with no nuance: You probably be like ‘you could have just combined those two points into one ‘no redemption arc for One’ point and you might be right, but I wouldn’t be pissed if One doesn’t get a redemption arc, just really disappointed. Killing her off permanently after all that isolation trauma buildup would feel cheap and mean-spirited, like the show is saying some characters are just irredeemable no matter what. Give her at least a moment of reflection or an offer to change, even if everyone declines it and One doesn’t end up getting a redemption arc.
• The eliminated contestants storyline turns into the EXITors storyline 2.0: we all know the EXITors storyline. The one where it’s all about the BFB eliminated contestants escaping the EXIT which led to the mid episode that is TPOT 11. This is more for if the eliminated contestants end up getting sent to the equation playground and it sees them entering the EXIT. If they do end up in the EXIT with Six and their crew, please make the escape successful in one quick scene and not make it the eliminated contestants’ whole thing until TPOT 25. We need the eliminated contestants to reunite with the remaining contestants before the final battle, so that they can properly prepare themselves against One.
• Any of these joke endings becoming a  reality: I saw a lot of people joke around about how the trilogy will end. I find out on X that says “TPOT 25 will end with One almost defeating everyone but then my GOAT Announcer shows up and says they had to sell One due to budget cuts and then BFDI is saved and we have a dance party and a group hug with everyone and everyone forgives eachother THE END!” PLEASE NO! Have Two or Four defeat One, with NO Minions ahh dance party endings or any other tropes that belong in a low-budget kids' cartoon from the early 2000s. And also, deleting One due to ‘budget cuts’ would be such a stupid cop-out.
• Giving eliminated contestants that DON’T deserve a major focus… a major focus: This is more of a personal opinion, but don’t give a major focus to those who don’t necessarily deserve or need it. We don’t want Rocky out of all people hogging major screentime, we don’t want Yellow Face to be the one defeating One using his ‘advertisement powers where he suddenly pulls out a shotgun and kills her with it’, we don’t want Pie to just sit around and do nothing while having most of the spotlight. The major focus when it comes to the eliminated contestants should be given to those who have a lot of character development (like Cake), who desperately needs it (like Remote), and who most people can get behind seeing shine again.

Anyway, that’s my big brain (and big wishlist) dump on the Defeat One trilogy. Some might actually hit, and the rest will probably age like the milk I mentioned at the start. But that’s what makes speculating in this sub so fun, half the joy is being completely wrong in the most entertaining way possible.

What about you lot? Got any predictions or wishlist items for TPOT 23-25? Drop it in the comments, I’m reading every single one. And I better see SERIOUS ones.

— Mr. TV (u/BigTennis4580) out ✌️

Hey guys, Mr. TV here. So I recently made a post asking you guys want (not just predict) to have a major role in the Defeat One trilogy. That post got pretty popular and as I promised, here's the full breakdown on why Cake and Remote NEED major roles in TPOT 23-25.

First off, let me make this one thing clear: this isn't just me being a massive stan for either of them (even though I am, Remote's my second and Cake’s my third faves). I have actual reasons to back it up, so if you are expecting me to just gush without substance, you are in for a rude awakening. I am here to lay out substantive reasons why both Cake and Remote deserve, and frankly need, major, spotlight-level roles across the Defeat One trilogy (TPOT 23-25).

Let’s start off with Cake. his performance in TPOT 22 was nothing short of a character renaissance. It took him one episode to completely flip the narrative that he was nothing more than Loser’s devoted fanboy. In the eliminated contestants’ escape subplot, Cake emerged as a confident, assertive leader who split the group into teams, issued clear orders, and demonstrated genuine backbone and resourcefulness, qualities we had rarely, if ever, seen from him in BFB. This was not a superficial change; it directly addressed the very reason for his elimination in TPOT 8, where he was eliminated almost solely because he was stuck in Loser’s shadow. Cake needs to continue this arc in the Defeat One trilogy to avoid wasting the significant development he received. Give him a major role and he is surely going to solidify himself as one of the most improved characters in the series.

Now, let’s go to Remote, arguably the number one  eliminated contestant when it comes to consistent fan support and rejoin hype. Remote has held the top spot in rejoin discussions since her elimination in TPOT 5, dominating prediction videos, polls, and community threads for years with her dedicated fanbase. However, fans including me begin to notice a slow but noticeable downfall in her momentum and that’s because of her relatively minimal and underwhelming involvement in TPOT 22. While she had some decent moments, such as reuniting with Fanny, trapping Naily in a cardboard box as part of her protective instincts tied to Death P.A.C.T., and participating in group scenes, her presence felt flat and lacked the standout impact her long-standing hype demanded. These next three episodes is a critical window for her character. It’s a chance for her to not only get her momentum back on track, but to solidify her position as THE top rejoin contender. This is heartbreaking to say, but it she doesn’t do something major in the next three episodes, we could be seeing Remote’s downfall right before our eyes, shifting from the undisputed queen of rejoin to merely a solid top-five name. Top five doesn’t sound horrible.  In fact, it sounds like one of the biggest accomplishments for most eliminated contestants, but if you are someone like Remote who has held the crown for years, that feels like a massive step down. We cannot let that happen.

Now, putting Cake and Remote together: these two represent different but complementary paths that the fandom is clearly rallying behind. Cake's explosive glow-up in TPOT 22 proved he can carry a subplot and evolve beyond "Loser's number one fanboy," while Remote brings that long-term loyalty and untapped potential while her little screentime in TPOT 22 brings more urgency to giving her a big moment now because that’s what the community expects from a character who's been the rejoin frontrunner forever. 

Now I’m not saying that they should be the ones to defeat One (Two should) or that every other eliminated contestant should be sidelined, but Cake has probably one of the biggest character development payoffs ready to be cashed in and the trilogy is basically do or die for Remote. The writers have to give these two real agency, and must not let Cake fade to the background after just one episode and not do Remote dirty by letting her hype quietly fizzle out, because fan reception can switch on a dime as seen with people like Foldy, so one wrong move and one or both of them are at risk of losing that hard-earned momentum for good.

What do you all think? Do Remote and Cake need major roles, or am I just huffing massive copium as a stan? Would love to hear your takes on if these two need that spotlight in the Defeat One trilogy, and why, or why not. Bonus points if you are not necessarily a Cake or Remote fan but still see the value in giving them real agency here. Minus points if you just say "no" with zero explanation or trash on them without backing it up.

(Upvote if you agree they both deserve to lock in some serious plot relevance before the rejoin AND the merge hits!)