Jeff Probst reveals that by the end of "Survivor’s" first decade on air, he was disillusioned:
“I didn’t like the stories we were telling, and I was losing my joy of the format, therefore my joy of the job, therefore my joy of life. I didn’t want vitriol and who can be the meanest, most spiteful person.” So he tried to quit. “I think I’m done,” he remembers telling CBS.
“CBS was initially horrified. They didn’t want stars to be given showrunner status. But I was so argumentative and sure that it was the right thing to do that I convinced them. It was the best move I’ve made in my career.”
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@colinstone The way production (Jeff especially) has leaned into all of this wrong choices is truly amazing. Even giving them rice in the last episode was a great example, as many have pointed out. Instant conflict.
@Braden_Keith I was open minded after prelims but wow this finals session is rough to watch. And I started late intentionally to miss the first diving break.
@kylesockwell Meets have to have better streaming. I realize it’s a little chicken and egg. They need viewers for better quality streaming but they can’t get viewers because the streams are so bad. $30 a month extra to espn to listen to the ACC stream because the video isn’t working is crazy!
We need Jeff Probst working for his contract renewal again. Cirie brought him back when he was done after season 12 and then we got Micronesia 4 years later at the end of his next contract. He’s too safe!
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