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Richard Hatch became one of the most talked-about figures in Survivor: Borneo when he made a shocking decision during the game. Known for his bold gameplay he stripped n*ked, a move that turned heads and created tension among his tribemates. While some found it amusing, others like Gervase Peterson were uncomfortable.

Richard Hatch in a still from Survivor | Credits: CBS Broadcasting

While this move may have seemed out of place to many, it turned out to be part of his overall strategy, which ultimately helped him secure a significant achievement on the show.

What was the real reason Richard Hatch went nude on Survivor?

In Survivor many players have tried to leave a lasting impression, but while some have succeeded others gained attention for all the wrong reasons. In this, Richard Hatch would definitely stand the tallest. He was a contestant from the very first season (Survivor: Borneo) and...

Sue Hawk’s speech at the Survivor final Tribal Council in 2000 became one of the most talked-about moments in the show’s history. As the jury voted, Sue addressed finalists, Richard Hatch and Kelly Wiglesworth, and shared her raw emotions about betrayal and trust. Instead of following tradition, she delivered a blunt message about the game and its players.

Richard Hatch in Survivor | Credits: CBS

She didn’t hold back, making sure to call out their actions and how they had affected her. To this day, it remains a defining moment in Survivor’s history, showing the intense emotions that can arise from the game.

How Sue Hawk’s iconic tribal council speech stunned millions

When Sue Hawk stepped up to deliver her speech at the final Tribal Council of Survivor: Borneo in 2000, no one could have predicted the unforgettable moment that was about to unfold. Her words, delivered with...

Since Survivor premiered in the year 2000, the show has been so incredible that it is hard for new fans to decide which seasons to watch first. For example, Survivor has featured truly fantastic players, some fascinating winners, seasons that were incredibly entertaining, and heartbreaking medical evacuations.

Throughout the popular reality show's history. Jeff Probst has been there for all of Survivor's most memorable moments. On top of hosting the show, Jeff also executive produces Survivor, hosts the official Survivor podcast, and fans want to know what he is really like. Considering Jeff's amazing Survivor tenure, there is only one person who could replace him.

Why Rob Cesternino Is The Only Person Who Could Replace Jeff Probst

Throughout television history, there have been several hosts who've become incredibly closely associated with their shows. Some examples of that include Alex Trebek and Jeopardy! as well as Bob Barker and The Price Is Right.

When most fans think about The Traitors, Alan Cumming comes to mind, which makes sense since the reality show has gained him so many new fans. However, even though hosting the show is hard for Alan, the people cast in The Traitors Season 3 are what will make it different. Fortunately for fans, The Traitors has welcomed many memorable players, including several Survivor players like Parvati Shallow, who surprisingly flopped in the castle.

One of the reasons that a season of The Traitors having a good cast is so important is that the right person can really freshen the show up. These legendary reality TV villains need to compete in a future season of The Traitors since they could really make the game interesting.

Why The Traitors Should Cast Kristin Cavallari

During the mid-2000s, Kristin Cavallari was considered to be one of the biggest reality TV villains. As one of...

Now that Survivor has been airing for almost 25 years, Jeff Probst's popular reality show has an incredible history. There have been some heartbreaking medical evacuations, seasons that were fantastic, and the players who are the best ever. Before there were so many seasons that new fans had to figure out which seasons to watch first, Richard Hatch became Survivor's first winner and the show's original villain.

Given his legendary status as one of the best winners ever, TheThings interviewed Richard Hatch about his Survivor tenure. Richard exclusively told TheThings why he believes that Survivor's producers shouldn't protect players from danger.

Why Richard Hatch Believes Survivor's Producers Shouldn't Physically Protect Players

In December 2024, the Survivor Hall of Famer Richard Hatch was interviewed by TheThings journalist Matthew Thomas. During that conversation, Richard had a lot of fascinating things to say about Survivor and his experience on the show.

As Survivor's host from the very start, Jeff Probst was there to see things like the first time one of the reality show's players was medically evacuated. The thing that new fans who are still figuring out which seasons to watch first don't know is that Jeff also became Survivor's executive producer and showrunner. As a result of all of his roles, Jeff has had a lot of influence over Survivor's best seasons, he's dealt with the show's best players ever, and he's gotten to announce every winner ever. Even though Jeff has helped Survivor become a success, he has made mistakes too.

TheThings has exclusively interviewed the Survivor Hall of Famer Richard Hatch about his time on the show. One of the most startling things that Richard exclusively told TheThings is about how Jeff Probst screwed him during Survivor: All-Stars. It is important to note that...

Survivor has long been raging as one of the best survival-based reality TV shows created to date, capturing global audiences with its immersive plotlines and never-ending adventures and drama. For decades, the show has been bringing about new contestants trying to survive while stranded on a remote island as they face challenging tasks to win the grand prize money.

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In the adventurous grim and toil of it all, there has also been the birth of quite a few iconic moments, like contestants unleashing venomous insults on their fellow cast members out of exhaustion and annoyance at it all. In fact, one such moment where the contestant did the same even had Jeff Probst realize that they may as well have just filmed a hit filled, with drama to the brim!

The Survivor moment that had Jeff Probst realize he had shot a hit

Survival is never easy,...

Survivor 48 takes the baton as the next new season.

CBS will air new episodes from the hit reality competition show during the winter and spring of 2025.

Host Jeff Probst is singing the praises of the new season, but that’s his job for every new installment.

After Rachel Lamont won Survivor 47, the first Survivor 48 promo aired on CBS.

The bad news is a long winter hiatus exists between the Survivor 47 finale and the Survivor 48 premiere.

But the good news is that producers are already working on Survivor 49 and Survivor 50.

When is the Survivor 48 start date?

Survivor 48 debuts on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. It’s a two-hour episode, shifting to 90-minute episodes the following Wednesday (March 5).

Who is on the Survivor 48 cast?

The first 16 names from the Survivor 48 cast have been leaked.

Here’s the early Survivor 48 cast list. A more in-depth one will be released closer to the season premiere.

Everyone playing...

Now that Survivor has been airing for nearly 25 years, there are new fans of Jeff Probst's beloved reality show who have to figure out which seasons to watch first. Over all of those seasons of varying quality, fans have seen lots of truly great players and there have been many winners for fans to rank. Now that the list of winners is so long, some people forget the show's first villain and its original winner was so great that he helped create Survivor as fans know it today.

On top of being Survivor's first winner, Richard Hatch did other remarkable things on the show, including getting attacked by a dangerous animal. While that attack could have resulted in a medical evacuation, Richard exclusively told TheThings how satisfied he was after it happened.

Survivor's Richard Hatch Was Very Satisfied After He Was Attacked By A Shark

During Richard Hatch's Survivor tenure,...

After a season full of villainous antics, it was Safaree Samuels who got the last laugh — only, he was too stunned to laugh after the head-spinning events of the House of Villains Season 2 finale. First, Wes Bergmann won the last redemption challenge against New York and Larsa Pippen and advanced to the finale alongside Safaree and Jessie Godderz, which meant the first alliance of the season made it all the way to the end to duke it out amongst themselves. Wes’ willingness to make waves in the lead-up to this moment worked both for and against him. While season-long allies Tiffany “New York” Pollard and Victoria Larson stuck with Wes, and Richard Hatch and Larissa Lima admired his tactics enough, Safaree had the respect of Larsa, Teresa Giudice, and Camilla Poindexter, which left the house in a tie, with zero-vote-getter Jessie left to break it with his own vote. Instead of just casting his vote,...

Survivor debuted on CBS as a summer program on May 31, 2000. Hosted by Jeff Probst since the very beginning, it is credited by many as starting the reality show craze that has been a major part of TV this century. After being on the air for two decades, 20 of the most iconic champions returned in Season 40’s “Winners at War” to compete in the first-ever all-winners season. Following a temporary delay due to Covid-19, the reality TV show continued with even more twists and turns for the “New Era” in 2021, which included more diversity amongst its cast members. Tour our updated Survivor winners list gallery below that highlights everyone from Richard Hatch to the most recent.

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The Survivor 48 cast was revealed to CBS viewers on Wednesday night.

After the Survivor 47 winner was revealed, footage for Survivor 48 was released.

This upcoming season was already filmed in Fiji, so the players have been waiting for their time to shine.

More details about the Survivor 48 cast will be revealed as the start date approaches, but the early footage is exciting.

The first episode of Survivor 48 debuts on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Jeff Probst also revealed that the Survivor 48 season premiere is a two-hour event.

TV promo for the Survivor 48 cast

Below is the new TV promo featuring the Survivor 48 players. We finally see the new players in action and get a feel for the next season.

There is a long winter hiatus between the Survivor 47 finale and the Survivor 48 premiere, but the promo should sustain us for a while.

Watch the video below to get a glimpse of the new folks.

With Survivor soon to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its premiere, TV bosses should examine how Jeff Probst's popular reality show is still airing. Throughout Survivor's history, the show has given fans many things to celebrate, including its best seasons, the truly great players, and the most deserving winners. The fact that Survivor still has events like medical evacuations makes the show so captivating that it continues to attract new fans who are figuring out which seasons to watch first.

Survivor has also had some horrible controversies, including Dan Spilo's conduct, which was so bad that it may have ended a past winner's chance at returning. Another shocking scandal from Survivor's history even resulted in the show being investigated for cruelty.

Survivor Was Investigated For Animal Cruelty After A Bloody Scene

Since Survivor began airing, many casual fans haven't realized how deeply the show can affect...

The Survivor 47 jury members were asked intriguing questions before finale night, and some gave interesting answers.

Rachel Lamont, Sue Smey, Teeny Chirichillo, and Sam Phalen made the final four. But the people in the spotlight here are the first seven jury members.

An eighth jury member will be named midway through the December 18 episode of Survivor 47. That’s when Part 2 of the season finale airs on CBS.

The first seven jury members are Andy Rueda, Caroline Vidmar, Gabe Ortis, Genevieve Mushaluk, Kyle Ostwald, Sierra Wright, and Sol Yi.

Sierra, Sol, Gabe, Kyle, Caroline, Andy, and Genevieve answered questions ahead of the final episode, including who they felt was the best player on the jury.

The seven castaways were asked who among the jury members played the best game and why.

Who is the best Survivor player on the Season 47 jury?

Sol Yi stated that Caroline played the best game. He...

The Survivor 47 cast is getting many compliments from a former winner who has many positive things to say about the New Era.

Survivor: Borneo winner Richard Hatch shared some thoughts ahead of Part 2 of the Survivor 47 season finale.

Rachel Lamont, Sam Phalen, Sue Smey, and Teeny Chirichillo made the final four for Survivor 47. One of them will soon be announced as the $1 million winner.

These aren’t the four players that Survivor fans predicted would make it to finale night, but it underscores the game’s difficulty.

Richard is well aware of how hard it can be to play Survivor. He outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted everyone during the inaugural 39-day season.

Soon, someone else will join the ranks of Survivor winners. Here’s a look at the new Survivor 47 finale promo.

Richard Hatch compliments the Survivor 47 cast

“Rachel ‘gets it’ & communicates so clearly with viewers! So does Sam and Genevieve.

Jeff Probst had viewers hooked for years, turning Survivor into a cultural phenomenon. But now, fans have been itching for a comeback from the player who didn’t just win but practically invented the game. This legend, with moves sharper than a machete, hasn’t been on our screens since the early 2000s. Season 50’s all-star lineup has viewers begging for their return.

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Sure, there was drama (and a little prison time), but that’s just seasoning on their legendary status. The thought of this fearless, controversy-loving castaway back in the mix? It’s the kind of chaos that could set Survivor on fire again. Because if anyone can reignite the torch, it’s the one who lit it first.

Richard Hatch: The original Survivor king who could ignite season 50 Richard Hatch in Survivor | CBS Television Network

Richard Hatch wasn’t just Survivor...

Since Survivor premiered in the year 2000, Jeff Probst's beloved reality show has featured hundreds of players. Survivor's most popular and greatest players ever have helped make the best seasons truly entertaining and many of them have become fantastic winners. However, even fans who are still figuring out which seasons to watch first will recognize that Survivor's villains have also played a role in making the show so successful.

House of Villains has featured reality stars like Jessie Godderz, who inspired a Big Brother player to quit that game, and Larsa Pippen, who said the show was good for her. Even though House of Villains has a major flaw, one of the show's strengths has been that it welcomes the kind of Survivor villain who is hated by lots of fans. With that in mind, it is fascinating to look at which Survivor players should compete in House of Villains...

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New Survivor fans may not realize the show's dangers, from being cast as villains to facing serious injuries or wildlife encounters. In the eighth season, returning player Richard Hatch was attacked by a shark while fishing, highlighting unexpected perils. Despite low tide, lack of fins, and a blunt spear, Hatch tried to catch the shark but was bitten twice, eventually freeing himself with a rock.

Since The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City premiered, the hit reality show's fascinating cast members have brought the drama. Even though her former castmates have led fascinating lives, it is easy to argue that Jen Shah's legal battle has garnered her a lot more attention. After all, fans have been fascinated to learn about how Jen's castmates reacted to her prison sentence and about what she can buy while she serves time.

While there have been headlines about those things and Jen's sentence being reduced twice, most fans don't know what her life in prison has been like. As it turns out, it appears that Jen's prison sentence has been painful, inspiring, and even a little bit fun.

How Jen Shah's Prison Sentence Has Been Extremely Painful But Still Inspiring

Despite how dramatic the Real Housewives franchise is, it was surprising when Jen Shah was charged with serious crimes.

When new Survivor fans are still figuring out which seasons to watch first, they will likely quickly notice Jeff Probst and the reality show's best players. After that, those same fans are likely to best remember the players who won the game and anyone who was medically evacuated. However, fans who've seen and ranked every season will recognize that Phillip Sheppard is also one of the show's most memorable players ever.

Unfortunately for Phillip, he has revealed how much Survivor traumatized him and spoke out about "Boston" Rob being set up to win their season. If that wasn't awful enough, it turns out that Phillip also expressed his frustrations with how he was treated when he made it to the final tribal council.

Survivor's Phillip Sheppard Spoke Out About How He Was Treated During The Final Tribal Council

When most people talk about Survivor: Redemption Island, they think of...

Throughout the history of Survivor, the reality show's best seasons have featured fantastic winners and truly great players. There have also been some memorable Survivor players who were medically evacuated who left their mark on the show. Despite all that, Jeff Probst is so closely associated with the show that even new fans who are figuring out which seasons to watch first know who he is.

Arguably the most important reality show host ever, Survivor players like Jonathan Penner have spoken about who Jeff really is. However, the player who knows Jeff the best is Julie Berry, since they dated for years. When fans learned about that relationship, Jeff defended his decision to date a former player.

Survivor's Jeff Probst Addressed The Fact That He Dated A Player

During Survivor: Vanuatu, fans of the reality show were introduced to a first time player named Julie Berry. A solid player...

Most people who love reality shows would name Survivor as one of the best competition shows. That makes a lot of sense since Jeff Probst's beloved show has featured many great players, several fantastic seasons, and a lot of the winners have been very popular. However, even fans who are still figuring out which seasons to watch first recognize how unpredictable Survivor can be, as evidenced by the fact that players get medically evacuated.

Since Survivor is such a huge show and every player gets paid, it costs a lot of money to produce. Unfortunately for CBS, one of the show's most unpredictable and ridiculous mistakes also cost the network $200,000.

Survivor's Messed Up Immunity Challenge Cost CBS $200,000

In a lot of ways, Survivor: Africa is one of the most remarkable seasons in the show's history. One example of that is the fact that the tribes had to have people...

When Survivor fans talk about how to rank each season, most name Heroes vs. Villains as the best season. That makes sense since that season of Jeff Probst's beloved reality show featured many of the most memorable players, even though the show's first villain was excluded. The notorious villain Randy Bailey was included during Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains even though he isn't one of the show's winners, and he isn't one of the best players ever.

While Randy wasn't medically evacuated, even fans who are figuring out which seasons to watch first will know Survivor players can be hurt in other ways. A perfect example of that is the fact that Randy once described the cruel scene that played out when he played a fake immunity idol.

Randy Bailey Described How Horribly He Was Treated While Playing A Fake Idol

Throughout Survivor's history, there have been a long...

The reality TV show Survivor has been on air for the past 24 years and has lasted 47 seasons. The next year will see the 48th season of the show, with contestants facing new challenges and playing games to take home the prize money. While the show has been lucrative for its contestants, Survivor’s prize money has not changed since 2000.

Based on the Swedish reality show Expedition Robinson, Survivor was created by Charlie Parsons and has become a pop cultural staple since its debut in 2000. The series has spawned a franchise, with many other nations developing their own versions of the popular show.

What Is The Format Of Survivor? A still from Survivor | Credits: Paramount+

Survivor was first created by British TV producer Charlie Preston, who introduced the concept of a group of contestants fighting the elements to survive in the wilderness to a Swedish audience with Expedition Robinson. While the...

Throughout the history of reality TV, there have been a lot of villains that became hated and famous. With that in mind, House of Villains is a brilliant idea for a show since players like Tiffany "New York" Pollard have a long history of entertaining people and Teresa Giudice fans love her unhinged antics. With all that in mind and the fact that one House of Villains star was hated by a legend, it makes sense that the show has had some must-see episodes.

Despite everything that is great about House of Villains, the show definitely isn't perfect. In fact, House of Villains fans pointed out that the show has a major problem that ruins it and needs to change immediately.

Why House Of Villains Fans Think The Ending Is The Worst Part Of The Show

In many ways, it could be argued that House of Villains is the ultimate reality show.

In the history of Survivor, players have made a name for themselves in both positive and negative aspects. While Richard Hatch is known for being the most contentious of the lot, Ethan Zohn is known for his brilliant resilience and strength. Apart from being a Survivor winner, Zohn has overcome many difficulties in life, but these things have only pushed him further to try and make a difference around him.

Ethan Zohn in Survivor | Credits: CBS

Apart from this, he is also a professional soccer player and has also battled cancer twice. His story is definitely one for the books, and his life journey is so inspiring that would even make Jeff Probst stop and salute.

Ethan Zohn Overcame Major Difficulties All Thanks to His Survivor Spirit and Zest for Life

Many individuals have participated in Survivor, but only a few have left an indelible mark on the viewers. One...

Since Jeff Probst began hosting the first season of Survivor, the beloved reality show has developed a very dedicated fan following. After all, there are many Survivor fans who know who the first person to be medically evacuated was and who the best players ever are. Many of those same fans have fun debating which Survivor seasons should be watched first, who the best winners are, and which seasons are the best.

Fortunately, most of those Survivor fans truly love the show, have a lot of fun talking about it, and are respectful of the players. However, the sad truth is that the way Sierra Wright and Maria Shrime Gonzalez have been treated shows that there is a troubling trend involving some Survivor viewers.

Why The Treatment Of Survivor's Sierra Wright Online Was Disturbing

As Survivor 47 has been airing, the show's fans have gotten the chance to see a lot of truly remarkable moments.

Thankfully for Jeff Probst and the team behind Survivor, the reality show has an incredibly dedicated fan following. In fact, Survivor's most passionate fans know who the first person to be medically evacuated was, who the best players are, who all the show's winners are. The reason why the show is so beloved is that there have been many great seasons that have been incredibly compelling for fans.

Thankfully for Tyson Apostol, he is widely considered by the passionate fans to be one of the best Survivor winners in the show's history. Despite that, even fans who are still figuring out which seasons to watch first would recognize how stupid one of Tyson's moves was.

Tyson Apostol Explained Why He Made One Of The Worst Moves In Survivor History

During Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, Tyson Apostol made a move that absolutely baffled the show's dedicated fan following. After becoming part of an alliance,...

Since Survivor has such a devoted fan following, Jeff Probst's beloved reality show gets debated all the time. After all, most Survivor fans who aren't trying to figure out which seasons to watch first know a lot about the show, including who was the first player to be medically evacuated. As a result, there are a lot of debates about how to rank each season, who the best players ever are, and how to compare every winner in the show's history.

No matter how many fans love to debate Survivor, however, they can mostly only know what is shown on TV. With that in mind, it is fascinating when Survivor players reveal what goes on behind the scenes. A perfect example of that is the fact that Kass McQuillen once made a series of accusations about Woo Hwang that were never hinted at on the show.

Survivor's "Chaos...

Among Survivor fans who've watched every season and know who the first player to be medically evacuated was, Tyson Apostol is one of the most popular players ever. Beloved enough that Jeff Probst keeps bringing him back, Tyson has played with some of the best winners over the four seasons he has competed in.

Since Tyson has made so many appearances on the popular reality show, he also got to play with Russell Hantz. Of course, Russell wants new fans who are figuring out which seasons to watch first to believe he is one of the best Survivor players ever. However, Tyson perfectly explained why Russell could never win the game.

Tyson Apostol Explained Why Russell Hantz Never Won Survivor

When Russell Hantz played during Survivor: Samoa and Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, he accomplished something truly incredible. During those two seasons that were filmed back-to-back, Russell proved that he was...

When most people talk about the biggest reality show villains of all time, there is one Survivor star who comes to mind. Before there were enough Survivor seasons to rank, players were being medically evacuated, and Jeff Probst's show had loads of Sole Survivors, Richard Hatch was the show's first villain. So notorious that even Survivor fans who are figuring out which seasons to watch first know who he is, Richard arguably is more famous than the show's other great players.

Given how notorious Richard is, it makes sense that he was cast in House of Villains. Unfortunately for Richard, something that he did once he began playing House of Villains didn't make sense. Even Richard recognizes that it was a mistake for him to dismiss Tiffany New York Pollard when they were in the House of Villains house together.

House Of Villains' Richard Hatch Grew To Regret How...

Over the last several years, there have been a lot of headlines about celebrities winding up in prison. After all, fans want to know about R. Kelly's life behind bars, whether Diddy will spend the rest of his life in prison, and about how Eddie Murphy helped Nelson Mandela when he was serving time. If that wasn't enough, there have been many reality show stars who've wound up in prison too, including Julie Chrisley, whose resentencing got a lot of attention, and Jen Shah, whose sentence was reduced twice.

Reality show fans can also watch shows like Love After Lockup and wonder how prisoners find mates and about the couples' dramatic relationships. Love After Lockup: Life After Lockup fans also get to read a lot of fascinating headlines related to the show. For example, there was the time that Douglas Howard won $45,000 after he went back to prison for a disturbing crime.

Throughout the history of Survivor, the beloved reality show has featured a slew of great players throughout its many seasons that fans love to rank. For example, even fans who are still figuring out which seasons to watch first will likely know about the most remarkable winners as much as they know who Jeff Probst is. On top of that, many there have been some players who didn't win the game who also left their mark on fans.

One perfect example of a player who didn't win who is unforgettable for most Survivor fans is Shane Powers. After all, even though Shane didn't do anything like get medically evacuated or win immunity many times, he left behind one of the show's most remarkable legacies.

Why Survivor: Panama's Shane Powers Is Remembered For His Strangest Moments

Looking back at when Shane Powers played Survivor almost two decades ago, it is impossible...

Rhonj star Teresa Giudice’s marriage to Luis Ruelas is once again in the spotlight. One of her House of Villains co-stars made the shocking allegation that Teresa’s husband of only two years has already cheated on her.

New Jersey Versus New York On House Of Villains

Season 15 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey is up in the air after a disastrous Season 14. Amid her job being in jeopardy, Teresa Giudice left home to film Season 2 of the E! network’s House of Villains.

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Season 1 featured love-to-hate reality TV stars like Vanderpump Rules‘ Jax Taylor, Celebrity Apprentice alum and former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman, and reality show vet Tiffany “New York” Pollard.

Tiffany Pollard returns for Season 2. And this time, she’s up against 90 Day Fiance‘s Larissa Lima, Survivor Og Richard Hatch, and more reality villains. The super tease ahead...

Survivor is known for its thrilling puzzles and gruesome living conditions and has managed to maintain the same level of quality since the last two decades. In this some players have gone down in history for playing the game to the best of their abilities. Others have stirred nothing but controversy with their participation in the competitive reality show.

Jeff Probst in Survivor | Credits: Hulu

And in this Jeff Varner can definitely give Richard Hatch a run for his money. In order to save himself from elimination Varner pulled a major stunt on the show, that left host Jeff Probst absolutely enraged.

Jeff Probst Left Furious When Jeff Varner Ousted Another Player for His Personal Gain

Everybody wants to create history on Survivor, but some take this to a whole new level that too in a very negative light. While the doings of Richard Hatch and Dan Spilo is known to many,...

In the years since Survivor premiered, the fans of Jeff Probst's beloved reality show have had a lot to be thankful for. For example, the show has included many fantastic seasons, several truly great players, and lots of fantastic winners. However, fans who are no longer worrying about which season to watch first will know that Survivor can also be a downer, since there can be dangers like medical evacuations.

During Survivor 47, there were some heartbreaking episodes and there was some worry the season might go downhill after Rome Cooney's exit. However, Survivor 47 Episode 8 turned out to be the best episode of the season so far.

Rachel Lamont Took Survivor By Storm Once Again

During the second episode of Survivor 47, Rachel Lamont had a moment that showed that she could take the season by storm. During a challenge involving rice, Rachel tried to stuff as much of the rice...

In the history of Survivor, there have been several contestants who’ve made a mark on the show but for all the wrong reasons. Talent manager Dan Spilo was one such player whose participation in the competitive reality show took a completely different turn when he was accused of inappropriate behavior. The said incident happened off-camera and involved another Survivor player.

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Following this, the makers were quick to remove Spilo from the show. Shortly after his removal, the female contestant who made the accusations against him was also voted out – a decision that made Jeff Probst feel quite guilty.

How Dan Spilo Became the First Survivor Player to Be Kicked-Out of the Show?

Participating in Survivor is still a dream for many, but only a selected few get a chance to showcase their mental and physical capabilities on the show. One such participant...

The Golden Bachelorette star Pascal Ibgui shouldn't have described a rival suitor, Chock Chapple, as a "stalker," and this scandal, as well as the restraining order drama involving Guy Gansert, makes me believe (rightly or wrongly) that producers were fully aware of some suitors' personality problems before they were they cast. What I'm saying is that I think they evaluate their personalities carefully, and may actually select people who set off alarm bells because they will bring the drama.

Reality TV producers aren't unsophisticated people. They know better than anyone that narcissistic traits are practically essential to watchable seasons. I'm fully confident that they can recognize the bad apples in the bunch, and that they want some of these bad apples to appear on shows like The Golden Bachelorette. Of course, I could be wrong, but my gut feeling is that producers knew exactly what they were dealing with from the start.

Teresa Giudice just made a major change to her appearance. But skeptical fans think it’s just a ‘desperate’ money grab. Keep reading to find out what’s going on.

Latest On Future Of The Real Housewives Of New Jersey

Season 14 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey was a disaster. The ladies were at odds all season and refused to film a reunion special. Now there are questions if the show will return for Season 15 and if any of the Season 14 cast will be asked back. Reportedly, not even Og Teresa Giudice is safe from the chopping block.

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The latest report teased a complete reboot with the entire cast getting pink slips. Bravo has yet to make an official decision on Rhonj, but the show is likely shelved until next year.

Teresa Giudice Undergoes Shocking Transformation

Viewers can still watch Teresa Giudice on Season 2 of House Of Villains.

Jeff Probst's beloved reality show Survivor has featured some fantastic seasons and several players who are considered to be the best ever. Since it is so great, Survivor has lasted long enough that several players have been medically evacuated and new fans have to figure out which seasons to watch first. Despite that longevity, there is something special about Survivor's first season, the original villain, and the inaugural winner, all of which are related to Richard Hatch.

However, when fans watch the new seasons of Survivor, it could be very easy to think that Richard has nothing to do with the show these days. With that in mind, it is fascinating that Richard exclusively told TheThings that he gave some Survivor 47 players guidance on the game.

Richard Hatch Heavily Implied That He Helped Coach Survivor 47 Players

In October 2024, Richard Hatch spoke exclusively to TheThings journalist Matthew Thomas about...

After originally joining Survivor as only the reality show's host, Jeff Probst has gone on to take a lot of control over it. As a result, Jeff has played a role in every Survivor season of varying quality, and he has built relationships with the best players and everyone who has been medically evacuated. One thing that fans who are figuring out which seasons to watch first may not realize is there are some Survivor players who Jeff didn't get along with.

Even though Jeff Probst once called Jonny Fairplay "a producer's dream," he was one of the players that Jeff seemed to hate at one point. In fact, before they later made peace, Jeff once was so angry at Jonny that he briefly banned him from Survivor.

Jeff Probst Once Banned Jonny Fairplay From Survivor

After Survivor: Pearl Island aired, three players from the season became so legendary that...

Before Survivor had been around long enough that there were so many seasons to rank that new fans had to figure out which seasons to watch first, Survivor: Borneo aired. That season aired before the best players ever played and before anyone was medically evacuated from the game. Since it aired before any of those things, the people who took part in Survivor's first season clearly saw the game differently, including Jeff Probst.

As it turns out, Survivor's first winner, Richard Hatch, also wasn't able to anticipate what would happen when the first season of the reality show aired. While talking to TheThings, Richard revealed that he had no idea that he would be considered a villain when Survivor: Borneo aired.

Survivor's Richard Hatch Didn't Expect To Be Hated

In October 2024, TheThings journalist Matthew Thomas interviewed Richard Hatch about his Survivor legacy. That fascinating conversation can be seen...

Easily one of the most talked about recent reality shows, House of Villains has attracted an all-star cast. Still, each member of the show's cast is giving fans a lot to talk about. For example, Teresa Giudice recreated an iconic moment, fans are looking back at her past life "in hell," and viewers say she had a meltdown.

After fans realized that House of Villains' season two premiere was a must-watch, it was followed by something else great. The Real Housewives star Larsa Pippen joined the season's cast during the third episode. After breaking up with Marcus Jordan and joining the House of Villains cast, Larsa revealed why the show was great for her.

Why Larsa Pippen Says House Of Villains Was Exactly What She Needed

In March 2024, Entertainment Weekly published a report revealing the cast of House of Villains' second season. That article revealed that several people who are...

When Todd and Julie Chrisley starred in the reality show Chrisley Knows Best, he seemed to be on top of the world. At that time, fans wanted to learn every fact they could about the couple, including some information Todd wanted to keep secret and about his relationship with Abby Lee Miller. Now, things are very different, as the news about the couple is about things like Julie having an appeal granted and the government wanting her sentenced to the same amount of time.

After Todd and Julie went to prison, Savannah Chrisley shared footage of them behind bars and shared inspirational posts on social media. However, it was such a big deal that Todd didn't need to rely on Savannah to get the news out when he was fired from his job in the prison chapel.

Todd Chrisley Got Fired In Prison And He Is Really Upset About It...

Looking back at the history of Survivor, it is very easy to argue that it is the best reality show ever. After all, there have been many great seasons, the show has featured fantastic players, Jeff Probst is a celebrated host, and many fans love a lot of the winners. If that wasn't enough, even fans who are figuring out which seasons to watch first will recognize the strategy and the danger that can even cause medical evacuations.

With all that in mind, many fans know that Survivor isn't dependent on any single player to keep going. However, Rome Cooney's exit could make Survivor 47 a lot less entertaining, especially after the end of the season's biggest feud.

Why Rome Cooney's Elimination Could Make Survivor 47 Become Boring

During the first six episodes of Survivor 47, it felt like it might be the best season of the new era. There has been a lot of interesting gameplay,...

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The Real Housewives of New Jersey icon Teresa Giudice is set to go up against some of reality TVs biggest personalities in the second season of House of Villains.

When I'm pushed to be a villain, I become one, Teresa admitted before joining House of Villains. Over her 14 seasons of Rhonj, she has created some of Bravo's wildest and most memorable moments, making her the perfect addition to the E! show.

From her physical fights with former Rhonj enemy Danielle Staub to her vicious arguments with sister-in-law Melissa Gorga, Teresa is often painted in an unpleasant light. Despite her loving nature, sense of humor, and closeness to her family, Teresa's temper has made her one of Bravo's more notorious villains, although some believe she just had a bad edit, as reported by Collider.

The New Jersey Og castmate joins some memorable...

Survivor alum Richard Hatch shared an unlikely benefit of competing against Real Housewives star Teresa Giudice. He revealed that she helped improve his s*x life. Keep reading to find out how.

Richard Hatch Didn’t Survive House Of Villains

E! Network’s House of Villains reality show collects the worst of bad reality stars, puts them in a house and turns the camera on. Season 1 was a huge success. Season 2 premiered earlier this month with a star-studded cast, including Bachelor “Queen” Victoria Lawson, 90 Day Fiance alum Larissa Lima, and reality show vet Tiffany Pollard. But what fans didn’t expect was the friendship between Survivor alum Richard Hatch and Real Housewives star Teresa Giudice.

Teresa Giudice/Credit: Bravo YouTube

Unfortunately, Richard Hatch’s time on the show was short-lived. He was the show’s second elimination after Larissa Lima. Often considered the greatest Survivor competitor, he was in...

Survivor is currently airing its 47th season, and even after so many years, fans continue to watch the show with the same enthusiasm as they did two decades ago. The show has undergone remarkable changes, and the man responsible for this would be longtime host and showrunner Jeff Probst. The show, based on the tagline “Outwit. Outplay. Outlast,” focuses on participants who are stranded on an island.

Jeff Probst in Survivor | Credits: Hulu/CBS

And the candidates will have to fight it out in order to earn immunity. While this is known to many, how the players get on the show has always remained a point of contention online. However, in his podcast, the host has simplified the entire process.

Jeff Probst Detailed How the Casting Process of Survivor Works A still from Survivor | Credits: CBS/Hulu

The reality show Survivor boasts a huge fan following, with people wanting to...

Richard Hatch is calling out Survivor, including its longtime host Jeff Probst.

The Season 1 winner opened up in an interview with TooFab about his reality TV experience.

“Life has always been about opportunity. And I’ve really been intrigued by trying different things and exploring. I’ve had a really, really interesting life. It was sidetracked awfully, horribly by what happened after Survivor,” he said.

Keep reading to find out more…

If you didn’t know, Richard was convicted of tax evasion after failing to report approximately $1.4 million in income, including his $1 million winnings from Survivor in 2000. He was sentenced to 51 months in prison and three years of supervised release. After being released in 2009, he was ordered to refile his 2000 and 2001 taxes, but went back to prison for an additional nine months for not doing so.

“I have no idea where I stand with the franchise, but there are the...

Whenever new episodes of Survivor air, there are millions of people who tune in to find out what will happen next in their favorite reality show. Part of the reason why Jeff Probst's show has so many fans who aren't worried about which seasons to watch first is that there are so many great players. The kind of fans who know which player was the first to be medically evacuated will also know that Survivor has had some infamous players too.

Arguably, the most infamous Survivor player is Russell Hantz, partially because he was villainous in arguably the best season ever. Russell is also infamous since he has been accused of spoiling two seasons of Survivor.

Why Fans Think Russell Hantz May Have Spoiled Two Survivor Seasons

Throughout the history of Survivor, the show has featured a slew of villains. After all, people like Richard Hatch, Jerri Manthey, Jonny Fairplay,...