Jerri Manthey Bids Last Farewell to Survivor After Being Excluded from Season 50 Cast
On May 28, longtime Survivor host and executive producer
unveiled the highly anticipated all-star cast for the show's milestone 50th season, set to air in early 2026.
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But fans quickly noticed one glaring omission: Jerri Manthey, now 54, was nowhere to be found on the list.
Manthey originally became popular in 2001 on Survivor: The Australian Outback, season two of the show. She quickly became known for her acerbic wit and aggressive play, and soon found herself labeled as the franchise's first true "villain." Her in-your-face personality made her both hated and remembered — a presence that carried over with her return appearance on Survivor: All-Stars, where she was famously booed by the live studio audience during the reunion segment.
Now, with Season 50 on the horizon — a season many view as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to celebrate the most legendary players — Manthey has been omitted, and she's not being quiet about it.
On a heartfelt and candid cameo video posted to her Instagram, Manthey shared her profound disappointment.
"I'm heartbroken too, I suppose," she replied. "The affection and support that everyone has been giving online has just been so beneficial in assisting me in beginning the healing process, but I'm not going to make any bones about it: I'm angry, I'm dismayed, I'm sorrowful, and sometimes I'm wondering myself that very same question too: How am I going to survive this?"
Manthey said she's been taking time to think, sitting with her feelings and attempting to work through the blow.
She did admit that she felt a deep sense of "utter disrespect" over being left out of the milestone season, particularly after giving nearly 25 years of her life to the Survivor fraternity.
"That's nearly half my life," she said. "Been a part of, supported, involved in, tried to be involved in the Survivor fan base."
Reality TV star also admitted the personal trade-offs she's made along the way, suggesting the emotional and career cost of being bound to a franchise that has now, in her description, made her feel "underappreciated.
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Even if her absence from the all-star season signals the end of her Survivor ride, Manthey's legacy — as a spirited competitor, a reality TV pioneer, and one of the most infamous figures in the show's long-running history — is securely embedded in the hearts of fans.
And while Survivor 50 is continuing without her, it's evident that for countless fans, it just won't be the same.
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