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Survivorcan easily be one of the most gruesome reality shows out there, with contestants bringing their A-game on the field. And to help them navigate these tough challenges, Jeff Probst has been a guiding light throughout the two-decade run of the show. In the midst of the current 47th season ofSurvivor, a past interview with some fellow participants detailed how certain supplies are hidden out in the woods.
While this information comes as a shocking surprise for the viewers, the showrunner and executive producer Jeff Probst must definitely know about the same.
Past Contestants of Survivor Detailed How Certain Items Were Kept Hidden
Being isolated on an island is already a chilling experience, but being stranded without essential supplies makes it even more intense. While many are familiar with howreality showsfunction, some past contestants have shared surprising revelations that will likely shock the public.
In an interview withBusiness Insider,Survivor: Island of the Idolscontestant Elaine Stott spoke about a hidden medical box. This box, located in the woods, holds crucial supplies such as sunscreen, bug spray, and vitamins. He further added:
If you needed any of that stuff, you could just go to the med box. (Stott further said) They only allow one person at a time to go so you’re not congregating back there.
He further also revealed that participants carry items like tampons and contact lenses in their personal bags before setting foot on the island. To add further intrigue, another contestant, Beck, revealed that the cameras are intentionally turned off when the participants visit the medical box.
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It can be for any purpose, whether to apply sunscreen or use bug spray, but the filming is stopped for a moment to maintain the illusion“that it’s a reality show.”While the cameras are off, the participants are also instructed not to discuss any game strategies while using the medical box.
As the producers don’t want any important conversations or moments to be missed while the cameras are off.
Jeff Probst Reveals Casting Secrets for Survivor Season 50
Jeff Probsthas played a huge role in the success ofSurvivorand has been hosting the show since its inception. Currently, he’s also the showrunner as well as the executive producer of the show and has worked consistently to boost itspopularity. So much so that even thoughSurvivoris currently in its 47th season, Probst has already started brainstorming ideas for the 50th season.
In an interview withVariety, Probst detailed his extensive plans for the 50th milestone of the show. This interview happened just a couple of weeks before the premiere of the 47th season. He added:
Here’s how it works. I’m in post-production on 47, in pre-production on 49; I’m starting casting on 49, and then we have 50 coming up this year, so that’s a bigger thing. (Further) Then we also have the podcast that we’re doing. It’s a year-round job. I know that surprises people. How could it possibly be? But almost every day I’m touching ‘Survivor’ in some way.
ForSurvivor50, Jeff Probst aims to create a grand celebration honoring the show’s legacy. He’s carefully curating an elite roster of iconic contestants using printed images.
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Currently refining a list of about 100 players, Probst envisions a season centered on fun, shifting away from the competitive themes ofWinners at War.
You can watch all the seasons ofSurvivoron Paramount+.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
