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Jeff Probst has been synonymous withSurvivorfor several decades now and has constantly detailed what happens behind the scenes of the iconic show. So, much so that fans eagerly wait for all the latest updates on hisOn Firepodcast and interviews. Given that the showrunner has been part ofSurvivorfor many years, viewers often wonder what keeps him motivated to continue in the show.
Probst described just this during an interview and his answer perfectly revealed whySurvivoris definitely better than other reality shows such asNaked and Afraid.
Jeff Probst’s One Answer Detailed WhySurvivorIs Better Than Other Shows, LikeNaked and Afraid
For almost twenty-five years,Survivorhas been a strong staple of the CBS screens and is currently airing its 47th season. Throughout the years of the show, while players and locations have changed, only one thing has remained constant –Jeff Probstand his hosting duties.
He has been the proud face ofSurvivorfrom its inception and from hisstruggling days in the 1990sto now being one of the most sought-after hosts in the industry, he has surely come a long way. Probst is definitely the go-to person for the show and keeps a check of all the latest happenings in his podcast as well as interviews.
But in the midst of this, viewers often wonder if he gets frustrated with hosting the show or not. He answered just this during an interview withEntertainment Weekly. After this, the fans can definitely feel whySurvivoris better than other reality shows such asNaked and Afraid.He added:
In terms of recognizing a great idea and an effort from a player or a tribe to move the game in a new way, I am open. I’ll be complicit. You be a producer, you come up with the idea and if it sounds good, we’ll try it.
He continued:
So I really like that playfulness, because what it means to me is that every morning that I show up and get to see the players, I have no idea what’s going to happen, where our conversations might lead, what the players are thinking about.
According to Probst,Survivorthrives on the creativity of its players, and if the producers like their ideas, they try to incorporate it in the game. This not only allows a fresh approach to the game but also makes it more flexible than other shows. While some elements ofSurvivorare also scripted, because of this spontaneity, it does add some randomness to the show.
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On the other hand,Naked and Afraidlooks a bit similar toSurvivoron the lines that a couple is left stranded on an island with limited resources. But unlikeSurvivor, in this, everything seems to be too scripted and without any natural elements.
Jeff Probst Almost QuitSurvivorBecause Of This One Reason
Jeff Probst has been withSurvivorfor so long that it’s almost impossible to picture anybody else hosting the show. But his journey with the show hasn’t always been easy, in fact during one season he almost decided to quit the show. This happened in 2008, duringSurvivor: Gabonin which he felt incredibly burnt out and frustrated.
This frustration was majorly from the fact that people only saw him as the host ofSurvivorand didn’t recognize his other talents, especially to be viewed as a storyteller. He added during aninterview:
My Achilles’ heel for a lot of my life was that nobody saw me as a storyteller, that they saw me as a white guy with dark hair who was just a game show host. And that in terms of my own self-image was the thing that could gut me. It was like a kidney punch.
So, he felt disconnected and even questioned his future in the show revealing that he’d leaveSurvivorafter 20 seasons. However, by a stroke of luck, the CBS network got to know about his struggles and encouraged him to take a break.
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This time out helped him immensely and reignited his passion forSurvivorand he returned with more energy to continue in the show. After this, he took on more responsibilities, and from host to being the showrunner of the show the rest is history.
You can watch all the seasons ofSurvivoron 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.
