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On several occasions, reality television shows have been blamed for being scripted with contestants already well aware of the happenings. While it’s the reality for most shows, nobody would have guessed that the same is true forSurvivoras well. The show hosted by Jeff Probst has been reigning the CBS screens for more than two decades now.
Known for its interesting yet grueling tasks, the show also managed to hide one important factor from the viewers that’ll forever change how they viewSurvivor.
One CBS Practice inSurvivorThat Jeff Probst Doesn’t Want the Viewers to Know
Since the last two decades,Survivorhas managed to keep the fans hooked to the CBS screens with its amazing seasons. Along with the reality show,Jeff Probsthas also delivered his hosting duties to the best of his capabilities. But there is one secret that he might not want the viewers to know as it can easily challengeSurvivor’sunscripted label.
Many are well aware that on the show, before any task or challenge takes placeProbstgives brief introductions about the same. However, in reality, there’s more to this plot than many assume. After his on-camera instructions, the production crew walks each contestant through the task in detail to make sure they understand how it works.
During this time, the participants can ask questions and even discuss strategies. Also, viaToday:
Accompanying them is someone from CBS’ standards and practices division, who makes sure that each tribe has the same basic information so that the contest remains fair.
This raises a major question in the eyes of the viewers now that the tribes already know the details and strategies, does it mean what they do on camera is fake? Not only this, but according toNicki Swiftthe aerial shots that we have seen in the show are also not real. And the interesting Tribal Council episodes are also heavily edited out, and Probst needs to cover a variety of topics in the same.
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This is done as the producers are still unsure of what storylines need to be highlighted in the main episode. So, when the host covers several issues, it gives them enough material to skim through and edit before the final cut.
Jeff Probst Detailed the One Moment He WantsSurvivorParticipants to Be Truthful
While being stranded on an island isn’t a cup of tea for everyone, the players do get a lot of freedom. For instance, they can negotiate with Jeff Probst for supplies as well as manage their camp however they like. They can even straight away lie to Probst during the Tribal Council, but there’s one exception in this. The showrunner detailed on hisOn Fire podcast:
Here’s how it works: In your private interviews with the producer, you have to answer the questions because that’s how we tell the story, and you have to tell the producer the truth. That’s the only person you have to tell the truth.
He continued:
When you’re talking to me at challenges or tribal, you got to answer the questions, but you can lie all you want. You can lie directly to me. I might not even know you’re lying. I don’t even care. I just want any story to track. True or false is your call. And as long as that’s happening, we’re all good
This statement was brought forth in the recent episode of the show when his co-host Jay Wolff questioned him. Wolff asked him whether he was annoyed when participant, Andy Rueda, did not answer his questions before the Tribal Council. To this, the showrunner replied that he was not annoyed at all, as it’s the players who control their own game.
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And if they are not ready to vote, they should not go ahead and vote however they still need to answer his questions when required. So, according to the host, the players can lie all they want, but they need to be truthful during these private conversations.
You can watchSurvivoron 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.
