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After making a lasting impact on the game, this legendary Survivor contestant has made it clear that they're officially done after season 50.Survivor 50 is set to be a landmark season of the hit CBS reality TV show. As Survivor celebrates its iconic legacy, fans anticipate returning players, intense tribal councils, and bold new twists. This milestone season could redefine the future of Survivor and cement Jeff Probst’s legacy alongside unforgettable castaways and Survivor legends.

Survivor 50 will feature the return of several iconic castaways. Ozzy Lusth, known for his physical dominance, is back alongside Mike White, the sharp strategist and creator of The White Lotus. Fan favorite Colby Donaldson and the eccentric Coach Wade will also return, bringing experience, drama, and unforgettable gameplay to the milestone season.

Cirie Fields is calling Survivor 50 her “swan song.”

Cirie was interviewed by EW about her future with Survivor and if she'd keep the...

Warning: this article contains potential spoilers for Survivor 50.

Survivor 50 has recently finished filming, and after the returnees season's completion, one castaway may have accidentally revealed a major spoiler about the outcome of the season. While Survivor 50 won't air for about a year, the season has just wrapped filming in the show's Fijian set. While many have been curious about the outcome, one castaway could've just spoiled something major.

Colby Donaldson, a veteran of Survivor who's played the game four times with Survivor 50 under his belt, shared a photo to his Instagram after filming wrapped that showed him looking a lot leaner than he did before the show. Fans were quick to comment on the photo, making it clear they thought his slimmer body meant he'd been on the show longer.

"Looking thinner…you must’ve went far in the game," commented @suepez, while @michelle_horn15 shared, "Looks skinner.. could be a good sign!

Mike White is hot off Thailand‑set The White Lotus Season 3, which has already aired, and before the dust — or umbrella cocktails — even settled, he jumped straight into Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, which wrapped filming in Fiji this week.

That’s right: a man fresh off directing luxury hotel chaos went right back under mosquito-ridden huts and tribal fire.

If that isn’t classic Mike White irony, what is?

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The season’s twist?

Everything — from hidden idols to fire‑making at Final Four — was chosen by fans, and the 24-player cast spans all eras of Survivor, including fan favorites like Cirie Fields, Ozzy Lusth, Colby Donaldson, Jenna Lewis, and more.

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After more than two decades of blindsides and unforgettable Tribal Councils, Survivor is about to hit a major milestone. The iconic reality show is just one season away from its 50th installment – a number only a few shows ever reach, let alone thrive through.

As the countdown to Survivor 50 begins, longtime host Jeff Probst is making headlines again with a surprising answer during his latest interview with Jimmy Fallon. When Fallon jokingly asked him if he’d ever join the game as a player, Probst smiled and said he’d do it, but only if Fallon hosts the show in his place. Let’s dive deeper!

Jeff Probst wants Jimmy Fallon to host Survivor 50

When it comes to hosting, Jeff Probst and Jimmy Fallon can easily be two of the best in the business. One brings out emotional blindsides at Tribal Council, the other delivers punchlines behind a late-night desk.

On Friday, some juicy Survivor 50 spoilers were revealed from the host and showrunner himself, Jeff Probst.

"Ok, it is about two hours after we just started Survivor 50," Probst announced on social media. "We had our marooning challenge this morning. So, this is what I know so far."

The four-time Emmy winner teased, "We have 24 players who had an incredible attitude. Every single person basically said the same thing: 'I want to play hard and I want to have fun.' That was a big theme because a lot of returning players said, 'You know, I've gotten so caught up in the game that I forget that I'm having this incredible adventure, and I want to do both.' If that's true, that bodes really well."

Probst added, "The other thing that impressed me is they went full tilt on that first challenge. It's competitive. It's dramatic. It comes down to a close finish.

The preparations for the milestone Season 50 of Survivor are in full swing. And with returning legends, it’s already shaping up to be the most exciting season in the history of the game. But in the midst of all the chatter, Jeff Probst has a special message for all the fans sitting at home.

As we all know, fans have quite a lot of power in their hands in Season 50 and will get to decide the fate of some of the most important elements of the show. And this, in fact, is the main reason why Probst is asking them not to kill the chaos – the very essence that makes Survivor different from all the other shows. Let’s dive deeper to know what Probst’s special request from the viewers is.

Jeff Probst has one big request for Survivor 50 fans

Survivor 50 can easily be one of the biggest seasons...

Survivor Season 50 Cast (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Back in May 2000, Survivor premiered with an exciting format and a group of contestants who wowed with their gameplay. Twenty-five years and two seasons a year later, the reality series is close to its landmark 50th season. The 48th edition wrapped up recently, and season 49 is set to air later this year. But the preparations for Survivor 50 are well underway, with the cast being officially announced, and filming starts very soon. Survivor has been hosted by Jeff Probst all throughout, and the CBS series is set to raise the stakes in the iconic edition, which will air next year. Here’s the full cast.

Survivor Season 50: Cast Of Jeff Probst Hosted Reality Series

Survivor 50 will feature an interesting mix of contestants, right from the early seasons to the recent ones. Here’s which faces are back:

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It has been 25 years since Survivor first graced our screens. Now, CBS is gearing up for the release of Survivor 50, a monumental celebration of the reality TV show’s long-running legacy.

Host Jeff Probst is pulling out all the stops with a record-breaking cast of 24 returning players, including legends from Survivor: Borneo to the yet-to-air Survivor 49. While fans are buzzing about the legendary cast, there are three iconic contestants, who are poised to carry the weight of Survivor 50.

Jeff Probst needs three recurring contestants to carry the weight of Survivor 50 Cirie Fields will return in Survivor 50 | Credit: CBS

Jeff Probst, the four-time Emmy-winning host and showrunner, just unveiled the spectacular cast of upcoming Survivor 50. Announced on CBS Mornings on May 28, 2025, the lineup includes three iconic contestants: Benjamin ‘Coach’ Wade, Cirie Fields, and Colby Donaldson.

Coach Wade from Tocantins, Heroes vs. Villains, and South Pacific is a fan favorite for his eccentric persona and quotable moments.

Get ready, Survivor fans – the cast of the milestone Season 50 is finally here! That’s right – and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons yet. CBS Network has finally revealed the full cast, and fans are definitely in for a thrilling mix of returning legends and a recent winner.

Hosted once again by Jeff Probst, this historic season promises intense gameplay, big twists, and unforgettable moments. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, Survivor 50 is all set to be a wild ride from start to finish. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s take a look at the brilliant cast of this milestone season.

24. Jenna Lewis-Dougherty Jenna Lewis-Dougherty in a still from Survivor: All Stars | Credits: CBS Network

Lewis-Dougherty was part of Survivor: Borneo, the reality show’s very first season. She was among the strongest players in the game,...

Survivor has become a reality TV cornerstone on CBS, and easily one of their longest running series.

Season 50 will mark Jeff Probst twenty-five year anniversary as the host of the survivalist competition, and the network is pulling out all the stops to celebrate, including a massive cast of returning players and fan favorites.

Survivor 50: In The Hands Of The Fans

Who will be on Survivor Season 50? Keep reading to find out! Warning, Fall TV spoilers ahead…

Survivor 50 is set to air on CBS in Spring 2026, and fans have been voting online for the special anniversary season, which is appropriately dubbed “In The Hands Of The Fans.”

On Wednesday May 28, Jeff Probst appeared on Good Morning America and shared some exciting news about the 2026 premiere.

Not only will this be the largest cast of returning players since Survivor Season 40 (which aired back in 2019), but some of the names on the...

Survivor 49 has not even aired yet, but the focus has already shifted to Survivor 50 and what fans can expect. Longtime host Jeff Probst read out the list of contestants in a video clip posted on Instagram on Wednesday, May 28, and many fan favorites did not make the final cut.

Still, 24 contestants will head to Fiji to compete, and that number had to be whittled down from an initial 750 players. The production team had a tough decision to make when choosing who would be cast in the milestone show and who would not. Probst has offered some insight into how those decisions were made.

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With 49 seasons to choose from, there was no shortage of competitors, all with unique playing styles and personalities. So, how did the production team determine who would be best suited...

Survivor 50 is set to welcome back legendary players from the CBS competition, and host Jeff Probst recently revealed most of the cast.

The cast of Survivor’s landmark 50th season will feature 24 players competing for the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million prize.

Notable players returning for Survivor include The White Lotus creator Mike White, first featured in Season 37: David Vs. Goliath. Other castaways include Season 1’s Jenna Lewis-Dougherty, Season 2’s Colby Donaldson, and competing for the fifth time, Cirie Fields.

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Following her win on the inaugural season of Peacock’s The Traitors, Fields is back for more Survivor after being featured in Seasons 12: Panama-exile Island, 16: Micronesia – Fans Vs. Favorites, 20: Heroes Vs. Villains, 34: Game Changers.

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Survivor 50 is dubbed “In the Hands of the Fans,...

CBS has huge plans for the upcoming 50th season of Survivor. Control is in the hands of the fans for pivotal elements of the competition, and favorites including Colby Donaldson, Benjamin “Coach” Wade, Joe Hunter, and Kyle Fraser are returning for the landmark season.

The White Lotus creator Mike White is also back for another attempt at outwitting, outplaying, and outlasting his fellow castaways. Season 50 will premiere in spring 2026.

“Survivor 50 will push the series into uncharted territory and impact the players like never before. For the first time ever, the game is ‘In the Hands of the Fans!’ Earlier this year, fans voted on key elements of the game, including ‘Idols or No Idols,’ ‘Final Four Fire Making: Keep It or Lose It,’ and ‘Live Finale and Reunion Show in L.A. – or Keep the Winner Reveal and Aftershow in the Jungles of Fiji.’ The players won’t know what...

Mike White is heading back to the jungle. The Season 37 runner-up and The White Lotus creator has joined the cast of the reality competition series’ Season 50 milestone. The new episodes will begin production in Fiji next month and air with the tagline “In the Hands of the Fans.” Season 50 is scheduled to premiere in February 2026.

Also returning for Survivor 50 are previous contestants Colby Donaldson, Aubrey Bracco, Cirie Fields, and Ozzy Lusth. Two contestants from Season 49, which airs this fall and concludes prior to the premiere of Season 50, will join the cast,...

Speculation has been rising in recent weeks about whether Elisabeth Hasselbeck would be returning to compete in Survivor season 50, and now the TV personality has finally made her own announcement. The official Survivor season 50 cast list has now been revealed, and there are several fan-favorites coming back, including Colby Donaldson, Mike White, Cirie Fields and Ozzy Lusth. Kyle Fraser, Joseph Hunter and Kamilla Karthigesu from the recently-concluded Survivor season 48 are returning as well. The biggest rumor, though, has been that Elisabeth would be competing again.

Elisabeth broke her silence on Instagram and said definitively that she is not competing on Survivor 50. "That is funny, though. I'm not doing that. I'm gonna be back there with, like, snacks instead," she admitted. Elisabeth added that instead of being on Survivor, she'll be gardening and working on "fun projects," but Survivor is not on that list. "I'm not doing that. I wanna be...

“I just don’t think, at this age, I’m meant to live an uncomfortable life,” Parker Posey’s Victoria Ratliff famously declared on season three of HBO’s The White Lotus.

But the show’s Emmy-winning creator, 54-year-old Mike White, has decided to embrace the rather harsh existence of competing on CBS’ Survivor — and not for the first time.

White is among the 24 returning players to compete on the veteran reality show’s milestone 50th season. He competed on the show in 2018 during its 37th season, “David vs. Goliath,” and managed to come in second place.

“Mike, after he finished playing, said, ‘I want to play again,'” host and executive producer Jeff Probst told CBS Mornings on Wednesday. “When White Lotus hit, and I thought, ‘Well, he’ll never play again.’ But he kept texting and saying, ‘Look, I’m serious. If you ever do anything where you have returning players,...

Jeff Probst appeared live on CBS Mornings today to announce the 24 returning players who will compete in Survivor 50, the series’ milestone 50th season premiering in spring 2026 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

The castaways include iconic returning players from throughout the Emmy-winning series’ groundbreaking history, going all the way back to season one, which premiered in May 2000.

Survivor 50 will push the series into uncharted territory and impact the players like never before. For the first time ever, the game is “In the Hands of the Fans”!

Earlier this year, fans voted on key elements of the game, including “Idols or No Idols,” “Final Four Fire Making: Keep It or Lose It” and “Live Finale and Reunion Show in L.A. – or Keep the Winner Reveal and Aftershow in the Jungles of Fiji.” The players won’t know what the fans voted for until they are competing on the island.

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Mike White is checking out of his cushy “White Lotus” hotels and is getting back to nature … literally. The Emmy-winning “The White Lotus” creator is returning to his reality TV roots with the 50th season of “Survivor.” White previously competed on Season 37, titled “David vs. Goliath.” For Season 50, White is traveling once again to Fiji as one of 22 announced cast members.

Production on “Survivor” Season 50, titled “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans,” begins in June. The season will premiere in February 2026. In addition to White, other fan favorites who are back for Season 50 include Colby Donaldson (Season 2), Aubrey Bracco (Season 32), Cirie Fields (Season 12), and Ozzy Lusth (Season 13). The full cast will have 24 total players; two spots are still reserved for Season 49 alums after that season airs this fall.

White is no stranger to “Survivor” and other adventure reality shows: His stint on “The Amazing Race” even helped inspire...

After months of rumors and speculation (and endless fake spoilers), the wait is finally over. CBS has officially announced the cast of Survivor 50, the landmark golden anniversary season that's due in spring 2026.

This is the first all-stars cycle since Season 40's Winners at War (2020), so fans are understandably excited to see who's returning to the island. Host Jeff Probst unveiled the cast list May 28 on CBS Mornings, approximately nine months before the season will actually air. In between now and then, Survivor 49 will debut on CBS later this fall. The 49th and 50th seasons are filming back to back this spring and summer in Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, the reality TV show's permanent home since 2016.

Drumroll, please! The Survivor 50 cast members are:

Jenna Lewis-Dougherty: Seasons 1 (Borneo), 8 (All-Stars) Colby Donaldson: Seasons 2 (The Australian Outback), 8 (All-Stars), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Stephenie Lagrossa Kendrick: Seasons 10 (Palau), 11 (Guatemala), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Cirie Fields: Seasons 12 (Panama-Exile Island), 16 (Micronesia – Fans vs.

Jeff Probst revealed the cast for “Survivor” Season 50 on Wednesday a year ahead of its premiere, setting the stage for a milestone battle between 24 returning castaways.

The cast for “Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans” includes:

Jenna Lewis Dougherty – Borneo, All-Stars Colby Donaldson – Australian Outback, All-Stars, Heroes vs. Villains Stephenie Lagrossa Kendrick – Palau, Guatemala, Heroes vs. Villains Cirie Fields – Panama, Micronesia, Heroes vs. Villains, Game Changers Ozzy Lusth – Cook Islands, Micronesia, South Pacific, Game Changers Benjamin “Coach” Wade – Tocantins, Heroes vs. Villains, South Pacific Aubry Bracco – Kaôh Rōng, Game Changers, Edge of Extinction Chrissy Hofbeck – Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers Mike White – David vs. Goliath Angelina Keeley – David vs. Goliath Christian Hubicki – David vs. Goliath Rick Devens – Edge of Extinction Jonathan Young – S42 Dee Valladares – S45 Emily Flippen – S45 Charlie Davis – S46 Q Burdette – S46 Tiffany Ervin – S46 Genevieve Mushaluk – S47 Kyle Fraser – S48 Joe Hunter – S48 Kamilla Karthigesu – S48 ??? – S49 ??? – S49

Statistics-wise,...

CBS began the official countdown to Survivor 50 Wednesday by revealing most of the returning players who will participate — one of whom may be a target as early as day one simply because of his success with The White Lotus.

Filmmaker Mike White is returning to Fiji for another chance at the cash prize, after having competed during season 37’s David Vs. Goliath and going on to create three seasons of his social satire for HBO. (It’s already been renewed for a fourth season). White’s name was one of 22 revealed on CBS Mornings.

Other notable players from Survivor‘s epic past who are returning for the milestone season are Colby Donaldson from 2, Aubrey Bracco from 32 (who’s returning for a fourth time) and Cirie Fields (12) and Ozzy Lusth (13) — both of whom are returning for a fifth time.

The rest of the cast for Survivor 50: In the Hands of...

As Survivor's host from the very start, Jeff Probst was there to see things like the first time one of the reality show's players was medically evacuated. The thing that new fans who are still figuring out which seasons to watch first don't know is that Jeff also became Survivor's executive producer and showrunner. As a result of all of his roles, Jeff has had a lot of influence over Survivor's best seasons, he's dealt with the show's best players ever, and he's gotten to announce every winner ever. Even though Jeff has helped Survivor become a success, he has made mistakes too.

TheThings has exclusively interviewed the Survivor Hall of Famer Richard Hatch about his time on the show. One of the most startling things that Richard exclusively told TheThings is about how Jeff Probst screwed him during Survivor: All-Stars. It is important to note that...

Over the course of its 44 seasons, Survivor has hosted hundreds of immunity challenges where individual players could win the opportunity to save themselves from elimination at tribal council. Since 2000 when the reality TV show began, 17 different contestants have won at least four immunity challenges. However, five of those castaways prevailed five times, a record that has never been broken. In our Survivor hall of fame gallery below, we spotlight those with the most immunity wins in a single season.

Despite four others winning just as many as he did, Colby Donaldson from Season 2 has bragging rights as not only the first player to win five times, but also the only one to do so consecutively. Like Kelly Wiglesworth before him, Colby played the game at a point in time where challenge wins were not held as in high regard as they were later, leaving him in runner-up position to a...

With Survivor soon to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its premiere, TV bosses should examine how Jeff Probst's popular reality show is still airing. Throughout Survivor's history, the show has given fans many things to celebrate, including its best seasons, the truly great players, and the most deserving winners. The fact that Survivor still has events like medical evacuations makes the show so captivating that it continues to attract new fans who are figuring out which seasons to watch first.

Survivor has also had some horrible controversies, including Dan Spilo's conduct, which was so bad that it may have ended a past winner's chance at returning. Another shocking scandal from Survivor's history even resulted in the show being investigated for cruelty.

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Since Survivor began airing, many casual fans haven't realized how deeply the show can affect...

Since Survivor first premiered in the year 2000, fans of Jeff Probst's beloved reality show have been captivated by things like heartbreaking medical evacuations. Despite that, even new fans who are still figuring out which seasons to watch first will know that the best seasons have always been the ones with the greatest players. With that in mind, it has been fortunate that there have been so many great Survivor winners over the years.

During the 47th season of Survivor, there have been many great episodes and some that have felt unnecessarily negative. During Survivor 47 Episode 9, that mixed bag continued as one of the fan favorites was voted out, and another player showed the potential to be a great player and a fantastic winner.

Survivor 47's Genevieve Mushaluk May Be The Most Impressive Player Of The "New Era"

Since the so-called "new era" began with Survivor 41, there have been several truly great players.

Survivor is known for its thrilling puzzles and gruesome living conditions and has managed to maintain the same level of quality since the last two decades. In this some players have gone down in history for playing the game to the best of their abilities. Others have stirred nothing but controversy with their participation in the competitive reality show.

Jeff Probst in Survivor | Credits: Hulu

And in this Jeff Varner can definitely give Richard Hatch a run for his money. In order to save himself from elimination Varner pulled a major stunt on the show, that left host Jeff Probst absolutely enraged.

Jeff Probst Left Furious When Jeff Varner Ousted Another Player for His Personal Gain

Everybody wants to create history on Survivor, but some take this to a whole new level that too in a very negative light. While the doings of Richard Hatch and Dan Spilo is known to many,...

After 47 seasons, “Survivor” players continue to find ways to surprise the viewers … and the host! During the fifth episode of “Survivor 47,” Gata tribe members Andy Rueda, Anika Dhar, Rachel Lamont, Sam Phalen and Sierra Wright arrived at the immunity challenge with the three chickens they had won in the previous week’s reward. As it turned out, the egg-laying hens weren’t living up to their full potential, and so the contestants were hoping they could negotiate with Jeff Probst for some eggs instead.

“Let’s just start with the obvious,” Jeff announced when Gata showed up with their three little cluckers. “Are they family members that travel with you now? Or is this about something else?”

“You know, Jeff, we as a tribe would like to propose a negotiation with you,” Sierra declared.

“I love a negotiation,” the host replied. “Tell me what you’re thinking.”

Sierra recalled how...

When most reality TV fans imagine what it would be like to play Survivor, there are certain things they envision. For example, most fans hope that they will be in one of the show's best seasons, that they'll become one of the best players, and that Jeff Probst will love them.

However, something that new fans who are still figuring out which seasons to watch first may not realize is there is a dark side to playing Survivor. Putting aside the fact that some players get medically evacuated, some Survivor players suffer the fate of being hated by the fans. The only thing that is worse than that is when a player is beloved and then does something to make the fans turn on them.

Why Survivor Fans Think Jeff Varner Ruined His Legacy

During Survivor: The Australian Outback, the show introduced several people who were so memorable that they played the game again.

Showmances have been a staple on Survivor since the Reality TV series premiered on CBS more than 20 years ago. Host Jeff Probst even admitted that production would originally cast potentially compatible players to increase the possibility once the castaways were marooned.

From Og couples like Boston Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich, to more recent lovebirds such as Matt Blankinship and Frannie Marin, many Survivor showmances have lived on beyond the screen.

Jaclyn Schultz and Jon Misch as well as Joe Anglim and Sierra Dawn Thomas are two more examples out of many more Survivor couples who are still together in 2024.

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Survivor: Thailand's Ghandia Johnson endured a traumatic experience on the show.

There are, of course, multiple others that have not quite worked out. Among those...

Amanda Kimmel blames Colby Donaldson for letting the villains win in Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains. Amanda felt frustrated when Colby didn't help find the immunity clue during a crucial challenge. Jeff Probst criticized Amanda for not having a "killer instinct" in the game, questioning her decisions.

Among Survivor fans, there is a lively debate about how to rank every season of the show. Among most fans who are past the point that they are figuring out which seasons to watch first, Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains is beloved since it has so many of the show's best players.

However, one of the best players from Jeff Probst's show has a major frustration with Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains. After all, Amanda Kimmel once revealed why she blamed Colby Donaldson for being checked out and judging her during that season.

Amanda Kimmel Blamed Colby Donaldson For Letting The Villains Win During Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains...

Boston Rob and Amber are the most iconic Survivor couple, showcasing a lasting love story that began on the show in 2004. Fans watched their relationship grow over multiple TV appearances, including Survivor: Winners at War and The Amazing Race. Despite other reality show couples fading away, Boston Rob and Amber have stayed strong, garnering admiration from fans.

Unlike other reality shows like The Bachelor, Survivor has never been known for making love connections. Instead, Survivor fans talk about the first player to be medically evacuated, which seasons are the best, if Jeff Probst is a good host, and which seasons new fans should watch first.

Despite that, Survivor has led to some couples falling for each other, including Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich. Since Amber and Rob first fell in love, some fans have wondered why Survivor's other viewers still care about them so much.

"Boston" Rob Mariano And...

Jaime Huffman accused Erik Huffman of abusive behavior in a disturbing legal filing. Allegations include attempted sexual assault, uncontrollable rage, and infidelity. Erik Huffman was arrested for domestic violence after a physical altercation with Jaime Huffman.

Since Survivor premiered, it has become one of the best reality shows for family viewing. As a result, Survivor has many fans who care enough to wonder about the clothes competitors wear, how much the show makes, and how Jeff Probst would play.

However, the truth is that Survivor has unfortunately had its fair share of controversies. For example, the first Survivor player to be injured so badly they had to be evacuated was later sentenced to prison. In May 2024, another controversy reared its ugly head as a former Survivor couple separated amid disturbing allegations.

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Cillian Murphy recently had some choice words for his film Red Eye (watch it Here), a Wes Craven-directed thriller that was released back in 2005. But he wasn’t entirely negative. So that got me thinking: Is Red Eye a good film? Or is it more in the so bad it’s good category? I personally saw Red Eye in theaters and have always had a soft spot for it. But if Oppenheimer‘s own Cillian Murphy has an issue with it, maybe it’s worth a second gander. So let’s see whether it’s good, bad, or somewhere in between as we revisit Red Eye in the video embedded above!

Scripted by Carl Ellsworth, who crafted the story with Dan Foos, Red Eye has the following synopsis: In the wake of her grandmother’s funeral, hotel manager Lisa Reisert is waiting to fly back home when she meets charming Jackson Rippner at check-in.

Over the course of its 44 seasons, “Survivor” has hosted hundreds of immunity challenges where individual players could win the opportunity to save themselves from elimination at tribal council. Since 2000 when the reality TV show began, 15 different contestants have won at least four immunity challenges. However, five of those castaways prevailed five times, a record that has never been broken. In our “Survivor” gallery above, we spotlight those with the most immunity wins in a single season.

Despite four others winning just as many as he did, Colby Donaldson from Season 2 has bragging rights as not only the first player to win five times, but also the only one to do so consecutively. Like Kelly Wiglesworth before him, Colby played the game at a point in time where challenge wins were not held as in high regard as they were later, leaving him in runner-up position to a more social game-focused player in the final vote.

“Survivor” is a game that ends with one person claiming the life-changing $1 million prize, but sometimes the winner is not the one people expect. The title of Sole Survivor is the result of taking out the biggest competitors, being likable in the cast, and appealing to the jury, all while arguing the case of why you’re the most deserving of the win. While many of the champions are well-deserved, at least according to the passionate fans at home, others spark massive debate when Jeff Probst reads their names out loud. Scroll through our photo gallery above (or click here for direct access) where we detail the Top 10 biggest “Survivor” upset winners of all time.

Tina Wesson (Season 2 — “Survivor: The Australian Outback”)

Back when “Survivor” was watched by almost 50 million people, Colby Donaldson was the young, fit, charming cowboy who the public wanted to prevail — and he almost did, making it to the Final Two.

One of the more underrated entries on the filmography of the late, great Wes Craven is his 2005 film Red Eye (watch it Here), which packs a lot of thrills, action, and good acting into its perfectly quick 85 minute running time. So I’m glad to hear that Paramount Home Media Distribution is planning to give Red Eye a 4K Blu-ray release on March 21st, with new special features!

Blu-ray.com reports that the special features on this edition of Red Eye will include

New 4K Restoration Of The Film

Dolby Vision/Hdr Presentation Of The Film

New Audio commentary by editor Patrick Lussier

New Filmmaker Focus – Wes Craven and Red Eye

New Wes Craven: In His Own Words – Featurette

Audio commentary by Wes Craven, Producer Marianne Maddalena, and Editor Patrick Lussier

The Making of Red Eye – Featurette

Wes Craven: A New Kind of Thriller – Featurette

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Optional English Sdh,...

Survivor's 43rd season is now well underway and has chipped away each week at its cast of new castaways, all of whom want to go down in the Survivor history books. Early in the season, tensions are low and emotions remain relatively under control. However, this can change fast in the isolated game of Survivor.

The show has a history of contestants who have wild temper tantrums on the island. The reasons for these range from not being on rewards to a vote not going one's way. It is easy to sit back and watch from the couch and say they these players were overreacting, but, in most cases, all of these emotions are warranted for their specific situation.

Randy Baliey

Randy was known around the island for having a quick temper on Survivor: Gabon. One of his biggest, and funniest, outbursts happened at the end of a reward challenge...

The premiere episode of “Survivor 43” aired on Wednesday night and concluded with host Jeff Probst snuffing out the torch of Morriah Young. The 28-year old from Philadelphia was the first castaway sent home after being voted out by the Baka tribe on Day 3. Did the tribe make the right decision by voting out Morriah? And what were the dumbest, most shocking and most exciting moments of the last episode?

See Morriah Young (‘Survivor 43’ exit interview): ‘I should’ve been playing like it’s my second time’

Below, read our “Survivor 43” Episode 1 Top 5 moments. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the 1 million grand prize.

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Over the course of the first 21 years and 41 seasons of “Survivor,” only one woman had won the first two individual immunity challenges of her season: Laura Morett in 2009’s “Survivor: Samoa.” Now, her long-standing record has been tied by Tori Meehan, who just claimed back-to-back victories in the first two individual immunity challenges of “Survivor 42.” Talk about girl power!

One caveat in mentioning this record is that Laura’s initial immunity win was actually awarded to the best performing male (John Fincher) and female (Laura) of that specific challenge. Tori didn’t have to share either of her two immunity necklaces, which puts her truly in a league of her own when it comes to making “Survivor” history.

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Sure, there have been women that have won more than two immunity challenges within a single season — for example, Kelly Wiglesworth,...

Beach rental business owner Jonathan Young has big dreams for his “Survivor” experience. As one of the 18 new castaways playing on “Survivor 42,” the 29-year-old Alabama resident intends to “win more immunity challenges than anyone ever has,” outdoing the likes of Colby Donaldson, Tom Westman, Terry Deitz, Ozzy Lusth, Mike Holloway and Brad Culpepper, who each won five in a single season.

It is unlikely that Jonathan will indeed amass six Immunity wins, but he is confident in his physical abilities, hoping this will make him a valued tribemate. “I’ve basically trained for this moment,” he says, noting that he spearfishes “almost daily” (watch below). As one of the most visibly buff contestants of the bunch, he knows that his tribemates may judge him in a certain light. “The first impression everybody’s getting is going, ‘Look at this big guy. I wonder what he can do,'” predicts Jonathan.

Heads up, “Survivor” fans: two of the best seasons of all time — “Heroes vs. Villains” and “Cagayan” — are now streaming on Netflix. It’s a first for the blockbuster streaming site, which officially made available these two installments of CBS’s reality TV show on November 15. While there is still no official word on when the program can resume production in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, all 40 seasons will continue to stream on CBS All Access, with Jeff Probst serving as host.

Netflix viewers, if you haven’t yet seen “Heroes vs. Villains” (Season 20) or “Cagayan” (Season 28), be warned that this article contains spoilers for both of these iconic editions. Read at your own risk!

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“Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains” aired from February 11, 2010 to May 16, 2010 and filmed in Samoa. That was the season that brought back 20 iconic players from the previous decade and split...

While “Survivor” fans patiently await news on when Season 41 might eventually premiere (the latest rumor has it airing in Spring 2021), there is some good news on the horizon as reruns of CBS’s reality TV show are coming to Netflix. Mark your calendars for November 15, as that’s when the series will start streaming on the platform for the first time, according to Netflix Queue. However, there’s a massive catch as Netflix has only acquired two cycles: “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains” (Season 20) and “Survivor: Cagayan — Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty” (Season 28). Of course, all 40 seasons will continue to stream on CBS All Access.

If you haven’t yet seen “Heroes vs. Villains” or “Cagayan,” be warned that this article contains spoilers for both of these iconic seasons. Read at your own risk!

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In a game of strategy and social bonds, challenge strength remains an important component in “Survivor” 20 years later. Opinion is split on how much value there is in Immunity Challenge wins, but more often than not, they have helped players beast their way to the end and even with the $1 million prize. Examples include Tom Westman (“Palau”), Rob Mariano (“Redemption Island”), Kim Spradlin (“One World”) and Mike Holloway (“Worlds Apart”).

Other challenge beasts are able to win a bunch of challenges but just come up short in the end. Colby Donaldson is one of the original cases of this, and we have seen players like Ozzy Lusth, Terry Deitz, Spencer Bledsoe and Brad Culpepper do the same, without claiming the title of Sole Survivor. Then there are players like Joe Anglim, who are just so good at challenges that they must be voted out the minute they lose an Immunity Challenge.

It’s no surprise that when the social experiment of “Survivor” began in 2000 that it would produce some of reality TV’s sexiest flings ever. When Colleen and Greg began flirting on season 1 it was a bit of a surprise to viewers, but now the terms “showmance” and “power couple” are as common as “immunity challenge” and “tribal council.” Over the course of 40 seasons in 20 years, contestants have put aside bad breath, limbs scarred from bug bites and their saggy, dirty swimsuits in order to find each other attractive enough to, yes, fall in love. In our photo gallery above, we detail 10 of the most iconic showmances in “Survivor” history.

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By far the most noteworthy showmance is the one we saw begin during season 8 “All Stars” and we continue to see play out to...

Let’s get one thing out of the way. The winner of each “Survivor” season deserved to win, because they were able to do the most important thing in the game, which is to convince the jury to vote for them to be the Sole Survivor. Each season comes with a different set of circumstances and we can respect the decision process that goes into rewarding one castaway over the other with the $1 million prize. That doesn’t stop us from feeling a little outraged over some jury decisions, however. Tour our gallery above of the 12 “Survivor” runners-up we feel were most robbed of the title.

Some runners-up had to go up against a last-minute variable, like Chrissy Hofbeck and the final fire-making challenge in “Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers” and Gavin Whitson and the presence of Chris Underwood, who spent most of the game on the Edge of Extinction...

In honor of the upcoming 40th season of the beloved reality series, which premiered in 2000, here are some of the most shocking moments of the last 20 years of “Survivor” — from full-frontal nudity on national television to Dan Spilo getting kicked off the show last season. Season 40 premieres Feb. 12 at 8/7c on CBS.

Dan Spilo Gets Kicked Off the Show

The Hollywood talent manager was ejected from “Survivor: Island of the Idols” in 2019 following accusations of inappropriate touching, making him the first person to ever be kicked off the show. He has since said he is “deeply sorry.”

Season 1 Winner Richard Hatch Jailed for Tax Evasion

He was known as somewhat of a villain during his 2 stints on the show, but even more drama plagued Hatch after his time on “Survivor.” He ended up having to serve time in federal prison for tax evasion. Forbes has a good explainer of what happened there.

This week on “Survivor,” a contestant (Dan Spilo) was removed from the game for the first time ever due to an off-camera “incident” involving sexual misconduct. (See host Jeff Probst‘s response.) The shocking development reminds us of the last time something like this happened on CBS’s reality TV show. The year was 2004. The season, “All-Stars.” In the fifth episode, the players competed in an immunity challenge that required them to brush up against each other as they ran across a balance beam. A problem arose when Richard Hatch, who was voluntarily naked (as he often was on the island) flaunted his body against Sue Hawk. Watch the incident below.

At first Hawk seemed to laugh it off, but when she got back to camp she couldn’t get that moment out of her mind. “I just kept reliving the incident. It just kept eating into me more and more like a cancer,...

“Survivor” Season 39 doesn’t debut until the fall, but that’s not stopping fans from getting excited about a potential all-winners edition for Season 40. In our recent poll that asked viewers to vote for their favorite Female winner of all time, these five earned the highest support: Parvati Shallow (“Fans vs. Favorites”) at 29%, Sandra Diaz-Twine (“Pearl Islands” and “Heroes vs. Villains”) at 17%, Tina Wesson (“The Australian Outback”) at 9%, Jenna Morasca (“The Amazon”) at 7% and Natalie Anderson (“San Juan del Sur”) at 7%. Do you agree or disagree with our readers’ poll results? Sound off down in the comments section.

Many fans consider Parvati to be the most savvy castaway to ever play “Survivor,” thanks in part to the effortless way in which she convinced Erik Reichenbach to give up his immunity necklace in “Fans vs. Favorites.” Parvati and her fellow femme fatales then promptly voted him out. Parvati ultimately won the...

With an overwhelming number of “Survivor” fans voting that they’d like to see an all-winners edition for the reality TV show’s 40th season (due out in early 2020), our fingers are crossed that it’s finally going to happen. If so, which castaways do you hope return for the long-awaited battle of the champions? Over the past 38 seasons of “Survivor,” 15 were won by women while men accounted for 23 victories (see all winners in our photo gallery above). Vote in our poll below to tell us which Female champ must be a part of this potential all-winners season.

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Of course, no discussion of “Survivor” winners can happen with mentioning Sandra Diaz-Twine, the show’s only two-time champ. Queen Sandra won the first two times she played — “Pearl Islands” and “Heroes vs. Villains” — and then returned for a...

“The Amazing Race” fans are about to be introduced to one of the greatest reality TV heroes of all time: Rupert Boneham. Longtime “Survivor” viewers are already keenly aware of this tie-dye pirate from his four seasons starring on that CBS hit. Though he never claimed victory as the winner of “Survivor,” he did take home a special fan-voted prize of $1 million during 2004’s “America’s Tribal Council.” He’s that beloved.

In the upcoming 31st season of “The Amazing Race,” which will now debut April 17 on CBS, Rupert will be teamed up with his wife Laura Boneham, who previously competed against Rupert on “Survivor: Blood vs. Water” in 2013. Laura finished in 12th place that season, far outlasting her husband as he was the first person voted out of what turned out to be his fourth and final run on the show.

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