Puzzle-copying runs rampant on Survivor. The host answers why they allow it. It’s an event that often has viewers screaming “Hey, no fair!” ‘Survivor’ host Jeff Probst.Robert Voets/CBS But why are these certified copycats allowed to just steal someone else’s answer instead of figuring it themselves? How come there aren’t partitions or sight-line obstacles to keep the contestants honest? It’s a questionJeff Probsthas been asked many times before includingby EW back in 2013....

The tribe has spoken…and will now keep speaking, and speaking, and speaking. That’s because EW can exclusively report that CBS is launching its first ever officialSurvivorpodcast. Not only that, but the podcast will be hosted by the actual host ofSurvivor:Jeff Probst. Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 43’.Robert Voets/CBS “It’s not a recap podcast though. We’re going to go inside the making ofSurvivorfrom the producers' point of view. So it’s the how we do what we do and the why we do what we do....

And when (and where) would they win it? When we asked Probst about this before the season began, the host was coy. “Ah, such a great question! Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 41’.Robert Voets “he said then. But this was more risk vs. risk! Hmm… What would you do? Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 41’.Robert Voets You’ll have to watch to find out what decision we made.” Read on for the full scoop on that and other thoughts from the host on Wednesday’s finale....

The host has discussed a season featuring the offspring of former players. And theres a role for the parents, too. Survivorhas been on TV for aloooooooooongtime 23 years, in fact. Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor’.Robert Voets/CBS (In a definitive win for Water, Eastin actually helped vote her mother out of the game.) In addition, two-time American championSandra Diaz-Twineplayed on theAustralian Survivor: Blood vs. Waterseason with her daughter, Nina. Nina then returned for the currentAustralian Survivor: Heroes v....

(He’s already been invited back to compete in a future season.) Day 2 brought another medical scare when Matthew Grinstead-Mayle took a nasty fall while climbing a giant rock. The player separated his shoulder and sliced his hand and foot open. ‘Survivor 44’ host Jeff Probst.Robert Voets/CBS Luckily, he was allowed to stay in the game after being examined and tended to. However, the medical scares were not done. Day 3 brought yetanotherincident when Brandon Cottom felt dizzy and started cramping up during a challenge....

One in particular sounds a a little fishy. They’re everywhere onSurvivor. And there’s a reason for that: They keep majority alliances from simply steamrolling through the game. ‘Survivor 44’ host Jeff Probst.Robert Voets/CBS And that’s because they were never discovered. The first example occurred just last year onSurvivor 42. “We wanted to put the idol nullifier advantage into the game,” Probst explains on the podcast. Jonathan Young on ‘Survivor 42’.Robert Voets/CBS...

“Of all the bad ideas I’ve had, this was going to be the worst.” Back in 2021, Jeff Probstshared a secret with us. “I called Mike for his insight into a story-related element,” Probst said. Jeff Probst and Mike White on ‘Survivor’.CBS via Getty Images “He listened politely as I laid out the idea. When I finished the pitch, I asked him what he thought. He paused for a moment and said,‘Well… it sounds… in-ter-est-ing....

The host discusses the “new era” of the reality competition show. Come on in [guys]! (Okay,The Australian Outbackwas actually42days, but stop nitpicking.) Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor’ 43.Robert Voets/CBS “So if we wanted to shoot two seasons, we had to do it back to back. In fact, the host tells EW that “Yes, the 26-day season is here to stay. This is our new game, and we are very excited about the future....

Long overdue change was in the air everywhere, including in the realm of reality TV. The results were immediate. Erika and Maryanne also both happen to be Canadian, butthat’s another story. The cast of ‘Survivor’ 43.Robert Voets/CBS “Having the power and the courage to make that happen forever changedSurvivor.” As forSurvivor 43(which premieres tonight at 8 p.m. ET on CBS), the host says to expect more of the same. ‘Survivor’ host Jeff Probst....

The host says it may happen. Winning challenges does not matter onSurvivor. Well, that’s not entirely true. Jeff Porbst on ‘Survivor 44’.Robert Voets/CBS But why don’t challenge wins matter when it comes toSurvivorjuries voting for a winner? Why are challenge victories constantly swept aside by juries when deciding on a winner? All that jury member sees is someone walking into Tribal Council wearing a necklace. The ‘Survivor 42’ jury.Robert Voets/CBS...

The host still loves love, so family members could be returning to the island. “Who’s ready for some love?” You could make an argument that those wereJeff Probst’s favorite words to say every season onSurvivor. Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor’.Robert Voets/CBS Because Jeff Probst loves love! Ah, yes… theSurvivorloved ones visit. And then COVID hit. ‘Survivor’ host Jeff Probst.Robert Voets/CBS Just this week the cast ofSurvivor 44had to settle for letters from home instead of an actual visit....

A new reality TV champion will be crowned on Wednesday night during the season finale ofSurvivor42onCBS. In reality, however (no pun intended), that champion wasactuallycrowned last June in Fiji. With the still unpredictable nature of Covid, what does that mean forSurvivorfinales and reunions moving forward? Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 42’.Robert Voets/CBS We askedJeff Probstexactly that, and the host spilled on theSurvivorplan for the fall season and beyond. Yes, you read that correctly....

“My version of the show is seen through the eyes of kids. So that is my point of view. Survivoris truly a show for all ages. Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor’.Robert Voets/CBS Viewers from any demographic can easily get sucked into the strategy, the scenery, and the cutthroat competition. This week’s entry was a doozy. And I’m not the only fan who feels that way. And no, I haven’t forgotten about Edge of Extinction, nor the Hourglass....