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Time of India
4 days 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.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Elisabeth Hasselbeck confirms she won't be back for 'Survivor' season 50
Elisabeth Hasselbeck has made it official that she will not be appearing on the next 50th season of Survivor, ending rumors of her return to the reality competition show. The former co-host of The View and Survivor: The Australian Outback vet spoke out about the rumors in a tongue-in-cheek video posted on her Instagram Stories over the weekend. 'No, I'm not doing Survivor. That is funny though,' Hasselbeck told her followers, while showing a poolside view behind her. 'I'm not doing that. I'm gonna be back there with, like, snacks instead.' She went on, "I'll be gardening … and doing some creative projects which I'll share with you, but it does not involve Fiji or Survivor. I'm not doing that. I wanna be with my family and a burger in the backyard. Survivor season 50 promises to be a milestone season for the long-time CBS reality program. The show will have an all-returning player cast and has encouraged fans to vote on what makes up the gameplay, making it the most participatory season so far. Hasselbeck had earlier participated on the show's second season, Survivor: The Australian Outback, which was broadcast in 2001. She was eliminated in the fourth position and went on to pursue a television career, including her position as a co-host on The View. In 2002, Hasselbeck also got married to then-NFL quarterback Tim Hasselbeck. The two enjoyed their 22nd wedding anniversary in July 2024 and are blessed with three children: a daughter named Grace and two sons, Taylor and Isaiah. Though she won't be back in the Survivor ring, Hasselbeck suggested that she is more concerned with family life and personal pursuits, none of which at present involve a return to Fiji or reality TV.
