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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boston Rob Turned Down ‘Survivor 50' Offer Because ‘I Wanted My Spot to Go to Someone Who Deserved Another Chance,' Tells Fans: ‘Don't Be Mad'
'Survivor' announced its cast this week for the show's 50th season, but not every fan was too pleased with who got invited to come back. While the return of 'The White Lotus' creator Mike White and fan favorites like Cirie Fields and Ozzy Lusth generated excitement, the omission of iconic players like Rob Mariano (aka Boston Rob), Parvati Shallow and more left many fans scratching their heads as they wondered why so many players from older seasons of 'Survivor' were not included. Boston Rob, whose reality show career has flourished in recent years with appearances on 'The Traitors' and more, has now taken to Instagram to explain his absence from 'Survivor 50.' It turns out the show did ask him to return, but he made the decision to opt out in order to give other players their chance to return to the 'Survivor' spotlight. More from Variety 'Survivor 49' Cast Includes 'Black Panther' Producer and Former Marvel Exec Nate Moore Jeff Probst on Why He Worried 'Survivor' Was 'Doomed' After Season 1, What Season 50 Gameplay He Hopes Fans Vote For and Whether a Live Finale Could Return Jeff Probst's First-Ever Tears on Air Bring 'Survivor' to a Season High of 4.5 Million Viewers 'Wow!!! I got all of your DM's and messages so so many thank you all!! But literally don't be mad,' Boston Rob wrote in a message to fans. ''Survivor' and Jeff Probst early on they called and asked… I just felt like I have played so many times and I am truly fulfilled with my 'Survivor' journey. I wanted my spot to go to someone else that deserved another chance!' 'I've gotten so much out of 'Survivor,'' he added. 'It will always be a part of who I am! I'm eternally grateful. Like I said ..It's gonna be OK. I feel like something good is coming!!!' Boston Rob is one of 'Survivor's' most prolific contestants and the only one to compete on five seasons of the show. He debuted in Season 4, 'Survivor: Marquesas,' and placed 10th, before returning for the first time in Season 8's 'Survivor: All-Stars' and being the runner-up. He appeared on 'Survivors: Heroes vs. Villains' (13th place) and won 'Survivor: Redemption' before serving as a mentor on 'Survivor: Island.' His last appearance on the show was Season 40, 'Survivor: Winners at War.' 'Survivor 50' will feature 24 returning players and will premiere on CBS in Spring 2026. The milestone anniversary season promises to 'push the series into uncharted territory and impact the players like never before.' For the first time, the game is also being planned by the fans. Earlier this year, fans were able to vote on key elements of the game, including on whether there will be idols, whether fire making will remain and whether the live finale and reunion show will return in Los Angeles. The 'Survivor 50' contestants will compete for a $1 million cash prize. See the full 'Survivor 50' cast here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boston Rob Mariano (@bostonrobmariano) Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Toronto Star
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
‘Survivor 50' cast revealed, including the returns of ‘The White Lotus' creator and two Canadians
Rumours. Speculation. Leaks. After more than a year of anticipation from 'Survivor' fans, the competition reality show's milestone 50th season cast has finally arrived. The cast is comprised of returning players throughout the show's history, from the first season 'Survivor: Borneo,' which aired in 2000, to 'Survivor 49,' which wrapped filming earlier this month.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Survivor 49 Cast, Location, Release Date Window & Things We Know
has recently concluded. As such, fans of the reality series are eagerly anticipating information about the subsequent installment, Survivor 49. They wish to learn about the new installment's cast, where it will take place, and when it will come out. Created by Mark Burnett and Charlie Parsons, Survivor sees sixteen contestants or castaways split into two or more teams or 'tribes.' The tribes are then dropped on a remote island, where they must survive with a limited amount of supplies for 39 days. So, who is part of Survivor 49's cast? What location will Survivor 49 take place in? What is Survivor 49's release date? Here are all your questions answered. As of writing, it's unknown who will be part of Survivor 49's cast. This is because the official full list of castaways hasn't been confirmed. However, longtime host Jeff Probst will be reprising hosting duties for the new season. Rumors swirled on the internet, suggesting singer-songwriter Dierks Bentley would be featured in Survivor 49. However, Probst shot down the rumor in a TVLine interview. He said that he and the creatives had reached out to Bentley, who admitted interest in doing Survivor 'one day,' but 'not right now.' Probst promised a 'unique' season for fans in an Entertainment Weekly interview. He also offered a gist of what viewers can expect from the castaways this season and the challenges they'll be facing. Probst shared, 'This is a very likable and quirky group of players that are going to encounter a Fijian summer so sweltering it feels like the jungle is breathing on you.' Survivor 49's filming location is the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji, according to Parade Magazine. The Mamanuca Islands are one of Fiji's most popular tourist destinations. Survivor 49 could come out sometime by the end of 2025. This is because the reality series has so far followed a two-season-per-year release pattern. Moreover, rumors for Survivor 50's cast reveal have begun propping up online. Thus, this indicates that things are moving swiftly with Survivor 49, ensuring it releases by the time this year comes to a close. The post Survivor 49 Cast, Location, Release Date Window & Things We Know appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
The Hill
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hill
Hill staffer appearing on ‘Survivor'
A staffer on Capitol Hill will be a participant on the popular reality show 'Survivor' in its 49th season, which is slated to air this coming fall. Rep. Jan Schakowsky's (D-Ill.) communication director, Alex Moore, appeared in the season's promotional video and identified himself as a Hill staffer. 'I work on Capitol Hill and I think that has prepared me for Survivor because one of my favorite pastimes is kissing butt,' Moore said in the video, reported by Entertainment Weekly. The host of the show, Jeff Probst, described the cast as 'very likable and quirky' in an interview with EW. 'Every season of Survivor is unique, and that is definitely the case for Survivor 49,' Probst told EW. 'This is a very likable and quirky group of players that are going to encounter a Fijian summer so sweltering it feels like the jungle is breathing on you.' Schakowsky recently announced that she would not seek reelection.
