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Speculation about future themes for Survivor seasons is always a hot topic among fans. Having hosted the show for numerous seasons, Jeff Probst often finds himself addressing these rumors, either igniting excitement or putting them to rest.
Recently, buzz has centered around the possibility of a “golden” season, featuring a cast of older contestants. Jeff Probst has now shared his thoughts on this intriguing idea.
During a recent episode of his podcast, On Fire, Jeff discussed the concept of a Survivor season with participants aged 50 and above. He acknowledged that the success of shows like The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette has sparked interest in reality TV featuring older adults. However, he expressed doubt that this would be the direction Survivor would take.
Jeff Isn’t Hot On The Idea Of A Golden Season
On a recent episode of his podcast, On Fire, Jeff got into the potential of a Survivor season with all 50+ contestants. He mentioned that, while the popularity of shows like The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette had created more interest in reality shows with older participants, he didn’t see it as the future of Survivor.
Jeff elaborated that, purely from a practical production standpoint, limiting casting to a certain age bracket would be challenging:
Here’s the truth as I see it. Based on the number of people over, let’s say 50, who apply and who we believe are interesting and compelling enough to be on the show and we believe can truly handle the intense physicality — I think if you just limited it to 50-and-over casting, it would be difficult to do two times per year. You’re looking at 40 people. I just don’t think it would work, personally.
Jeff Says A Golden Season Would Lack ‘Complexity’
Jeff went on to say that he wasn’t into the idea of more exclusive Survivor casting.
He explained he liked the way that generational differences played into relationships on the show, and cited a different example of exclusivity that he would also find off for the show:
I think [a mixed cast is] part of the fun. In the same way that I would miss it if one gender wasn’t on the show and we just did all women or all men. I think it’s that clash and the collaboration, the unexpected partnerships and learning about each other, that’s a big part of our format.
To end his remarks on the idea, Jeff jokingly teased that anyone who wanted to be on the show shouldn’t delay auditioning, as anyone was welcome to for any open season.
- Release Date
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May 31, 2000
- Network
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CBS
