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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jerri Manthey Bids Last Farewell to Survivor After Being Excluded from Season 50 Cast
With over two decades and three trips to Survivor under her belt, Jerri Manthey is bidding a formal farewell to the show — and not of her own accord. 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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Survivor 50: Boston Rob explains why he turned down Jeff Probst
Survivor 50: Boston Rob explains why he turned down Jeff Probst For many Survivor fans, it seemed inconceivable to put together an all-star cast for the 50th season that didn't include Rob Mariano — better known as Boston Rob. The five-time castaway, who finished runner-up to his eventual wife Amber Brkich on Survivor: All-Stars before finally winning Survivor: Redemption Island in season 23, is arguably the most well-known player ever marooned. But when the season 50 castaways were revealed, Boston Rob was nowhere to be found. SURVIVOR 50: Mike White's return has an obvious White Lotus problem It turns out, this wasn't an egregious snub. After fans voiced numerous complaints about Mariano's absence for the milestone season, Boston Rob took to Twitter/X to set the record straight. It's somewhat comforting to know host Jeff Probst at least reached out to offer Boston Rob a spot on the island, but Rob essentially confirming his Survivor days are over definitely stings. Many fans have called for Rob to replace Probst as host if and when the latter ever decides to hang up his torch snuffer. It seems like that might be the only chance we get to see Mariano return to Fiji. Until then, we'll have to just tip our cap to one of the most entertaining castaways to ever play the game.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Survivor 50: Boston Rob explains why he turned down Jeff Probst
For many Survivor fans, it seemed inconceivable to put together an all-star cast for the 50th season that didn't include Rob Mariano — better known as Boston Rob. The five-time castaway, who finished runner-up to his eventual wife Amber Brkich on Survivor: All-Stars before finally winning Survivor: Redemption Island in season 23, is arguably the most well-known player ever marooned. But when the season 50 castaways were revealed, Boston Rob was nowhere to be found. SURVIVOR 50: Mike White's return has an obvious White Lotus problem It turns out, this wasn't an egregious snub. After fans voiced numerous complaints about Mariano's absence for the milestone season, Boston Rob took to Twitter/X to set the record straight. Wow!!! I got all of your DM's and messages so so many thank you all!! ♥️ But literally don't be mad @survivorcbs and @jeffprobst early on they called and asked… I wanted my spot to go to someone else. I am truly fulfilled with my Survivor Journey and I'm eternally grateful!🔥 — Boston Rob (@BostonRob) May 30, 2025 It's somewhat comforting to know host Jeff Probst at least reached out to offer Boston Rob a spot on the island, but Rob essentially confirming his Survivor days are over definitely stings. Many fans have called for Rob to replace Probst as host if and when the latter ever decides to hang up his torch snuffer. It seems like that might be the only chance we get to see Mariano return to Fiji. Until then, we'll have to just tip our cap to one of the most entertaining castaways to ever play the game. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Survivor 50: Boston Rob explains why he turned down Jeff Probst
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Survivor 'Alum Jerri Manthey Is 'Devastated' She Was Cut from Season 50 All-Star Lineup: 'Utter Disrespect'
Survivor alum Jerri Manthey is sharing her reaction to learning she would not be participating in the franchise's milestone 50th season In a video shared to Instagram, Manthey admitted she felt "disrespected" and "disappointed" that she wasn't cast despite being a recognizable figure in the franchise The television personality revealed that she was done with the franchise and would no longer be watching or participating in future seasons of SurvivorJerri Manthey is saying goodbye to Survivor for good. On May 28, Survivor host and showrunner Jeff Probst unveiled the all-star cast that will be competing in the show's milestone 50th season and Manthey's, 54, name was noticeably absent. Manthey became a household name when she debuted in Survivor season 2 in 2001. Set in the Australian outback, she became the franchise's first true villain and became a standout contestant for her antics. She eventually returned for Survivor: All-Stars, where she was met with boos by the audience during the season's live reunion episode. In a cameo video shared to her Instagram, Manthey shared an in-depth reaction to not being cast in the upcoming season, which will soon start filming and air in early 2026. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jerri Manthey (@jerrimanthey) 'I'm devastated as well, as you can imagine,' she admitted. 'The outpouring of support and encouragement from everybody online has just been so helpful in helping me start the process of healing, but I'm not going to lie: I am pissed, I'm disappointed, I'm sad, and I sometimes am asking that very same question too: How am I going to get through this?' Manthey said she's been "sitting with my own thoughts and processing what happened," and admitted she felt "utter disrespect" for being left out of the moneumental season despite spending the "past 25 years of my life, which is almost half of my life, involved in, supporting, being a part of making an effort to be a part of the Survivor community." The television personality added that she's faced hardships since starring in season two, but through all that she's "sacrificed" and "given up in my life" for the show, she felt "underappreciated" for her efforts. PEOPLE has reached out to CBS for comment. She wondered if her age had anything to do with her casting. 'Being a woman in your 50s is already sometimes difficult enough, because I've always heard the saying that when you get into your 50s, you become irrelevant, nobody notices you anymore, and I can feel that," she said. "And this is actually proof that it is happening.' Since learning of her snub, Manthey admitted that her time on Survivor was officially over. 'My Survivor chapters are closed," she revealed. "It was very clear that what Jeff Probst and [executive producer Matt Van Wagenen] thought was that I should be grateful because I am the only person to experience a three-season character arc. Oh! I should just be so grateful for that. But you know what? You know what's even better than that? Watching someone come full circle." "And that is what I was robbed of," she continued. "That is what was stolen from me. I don't know what else to say other than I just need to figure out a way to get through this.… Personally, I am done watching it. I am not going to watch any of it anymore. I refuse to support a franchise that doesn't support and get behind its pivotal people.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Manthey also clarified that she believed there were other casting mistakes and highlighted a few of Survivor's iconic female contestants that were not included in the upcoming season. 'There are so many amazing women. Not just myself. But other people," she said. "Maria! Maria is an amazing strong woman who was robbed of her win and deserved another chance. Abi-Maria! Can you imagine if Abi-Maria and I were on the same season? That would be epic. Karla! Karla is another one. If you want to go new era, get the women who kicked f---ing ass!" "Come on! This is so upsetting! Not just because I am not on it, but because who is and who isn't," she added. Read the original article on People
