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With its fierce rivalries and strategic gameplay, reality showSurvivorhas been keeping fans engaged for several years now. Since 2000, the viewers have seen the players toughing it out in the field for the million-dollar prize. While that’s definitely a game-changer, they mostly don’t know what the second and third place finishers get.
Interestingly, even if they don’t walk away empty-handed, the payout for these participants is far higher than what many would expect.
The Shocking Payout That Survivor’s Second and Third Place Finishers Get
Widely regarded as one of the most gruesome competitive shows on television,Survivoris in no mood to stop any time soon. And especially with Jeff Probst as the showrunner, the viewers can expect a range of innovative seasons to come. In the show, participants are left stranded on an isolated island, where they have to deal with extreme weather conditions, hunger, and physical challenges.
While these have in the past forced several candidates to quit, for the rest, they leave no stone unturned to win the cash prize. The prize was placed at $1 million and awarded to the sole survivor. On the other hand, the runners-up are also paid a hefty sum and are paid based on their final placement. According toCinema Blend, the first to be voted out receives about $3,500.
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This pay, in turn, increases gradually for higher placements, with the second-place finisher getting $100,000 and the third-place finisher taking home $85,000. That’s not it; the participants are also paid a $10,000 bonus for attending the reunion show, even though the same has become less frequent in recent years.
Further, on the topic of what happens if a participant quits in between the show. While this could be because of a number of reasons, the final say on their compensation depends on the producers.
Jeff Probst Talked About His Iconic Catchphrases in Survivor
Jeff Probsthas almost become synonymous withSurvivorand has continued to host the show for more than two decades now. While his vision for the show is not stopping anytime soon, so are his iconic catchphrases that fans love to talk about. On the same, he detailed inan interviewhow he repeats himself continuously and these phrases just happened naturally. He added:
A lot of the phrases or sayings on the show really came organically. One day, I said, ‘Once again, immunity is back up for grabs.’ And then I said it again, and at a certain point, it was like, I think I’ll just start saying this. (Further) There was a time when people would say, ‘Do you realize you always say, ‘Come on in, guys!’ at the beginning of a challenge? You should change it up.’ And I say, ‘Yeah, I’m aware.
Out of all the catchphrases he’s used over the years,“the tribe has spoken”would definitely be a fan favorite. However, it had an entirely different story of its own. Inanother interview, Probst added how he thought of more than 50 phrases and also had Regis Philbin fromWho Wants to Be a Millionairewith him.
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While he tried to write something on his whiteboard, he was unable to come up with something interesting. And that it was actually creator Mark Burnett who thought about his most famous catchphrase.
You can watch all theSurvivorseasons on Hulu.
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.
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