Jeff Probst on Survivor 50: Returning Players and Going BIGGER THAN EVER! (Exclusive)

Jeff Probst chats with ET about the 50th season of 'Survivor' at the CBS Fall Schedule Celebration. The host confirms that previous players will return for the milestone, and reveals that he's been reading fans' ideas online about how to make the 50th season the biggest one yet.

[@GamingFanactic911]

Like for Cambodia, let the fans vote for the players for Survivor 50

[@Tcottong]

After the fans screwed over t bird and shane powers im not sure they can be trusted for voting.

[@E123OmegaShow]

There are so many good ideas. All first boots, all runner ups, old era vs new, second chances, heroes vs villains. It will be so fun

[@Vicked.]

Pls do first boots lmao

[@thoringroth]

why even have a theme? why can't we just get a lot of fun players without shoehorning themselves into arbitrary themes, limiting the casting pool?

[@OwenDoesPuzzles]

That’s what leaves to casts like game chamgers

[@crazyinsanepenguin]

First boots is a funny idea but it would be a horrible season

[@edenzachary454]

First boots is a terrible idea

[@Lori-xt2lf]

Honor the fans who made this possible. Let them choose.

[@luker1431]

Please do 39 days for Season 50 !!!!!!

[@58twright]

I think 50 will have to have 39 days I think they will do edge of extinction for 50 im really thinking 50 will be the last season

[@donnymoore3842]

CBS a should do a behind the scenes documentary on this season 50 cast selection. Could be a 5 episode Netflix special!!!

[@dakidsofly09]

Here’s a concept Survivor 50: Clash Of The Titans 3 Eras. Tribe of 8 Tribe 1 Old Era 2000-2010 Tribe 2 Golden Era 2010-2020 Tribe 3 New Era 2021-2025 . 2.5 Million Dollar Prize 🏆. LETSSS GOOOOO

[@user-gc5yw1ei1r]

This is a really good concept! However, since Survivor 50 is going to the biggest and greatest season in Survivor History. There’s possibly going to be more future returnees and legends. So it’s possible that there’s going to exceed more than 20 castaways for Survivor 50.

[@dakidsofly09]

Idk 30 castmates feels excessive although, me as a super fan would be geeking out. I think 24 castaways is pretty decent . Either way , I’m ready for 50

[@user-gc5yw1ei1r]

@@dakidsofly09 I would agree with you that 30 castaways might be too much and 24 would be a good number of castaways. But still very early on what Jeff Probst is going to do to make Survivor 50 the biggest season in Survivor history. Let’s hope that Survivor 50 will have a great number of returning players and hope that Survivor 50 will be the Greatest Season in Survivor History. I’m also ready for 50.

[@CelestialLight7]

I really like this idea! Old Era Tribe 2000-2010 Seasons 1-21. Golden Era Tribe 2011-2020 Seasons 22-40. New Era Tribe 2021-present Seasons 41-49.

[@user-gc5yw1ei1r]

One thing for sure, SURVIVOR 50 WILL BE THE BIGGEST SEASON IN SURVIVOR HISTORY!!!!!🏝️🔥👍 Hopefully…

[@nafiyy77]

I want 39 days for season 50 please

[@JanvanEs]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM! Congratulations Jeff on reaching 50 seasons! I wish I could participate… but I live in The Netherlands 🇳🇱 so I have zero chance to compete or even audition, unless they accept an international contestant, which they don’t, I know!!! I’d definitely say Hunter and Xander definitely need another shot in S50. Dear Survivor Gods, they were sooooooooo hot as well.

[@Animeguy300]

He still looks awesome

[@alwayzsmarter]

50 players 50 days! Do it!

[@swaggery]

I think the format would be very possible. For all the hardcore fans, they know all their stories, so there's nothing to tell there. Softcore fans won't care. Challenge beasts would be highly favoured for making super engaging individual round gameplay. You couldn't have tribal lines drawn and tribes stream rolling others at the individual stage since there would have to be so much rebalancing for the show, and so much betrayal just to survive to get to the individual stage. The individual stage would only be the most physically fit, sociable, and smartest players. For gameplay viewers it won't be able to get any better. For those that like chaos, it won't be fun to watch.

[@brettlarkin1992]

5 tribes of 10

[@Jungleside69]

Watch them do eight tribes of six people and the two people that don’t get drawn get to go to exile Island to break the hourglass

[@CelestialLight7]

SEASON 50: The battle of the Eras! 24 Former Players 3 Tribes of 8 Players Old Era Tribe 2000-2010 Seasons 1-21. Golden Era Tribe 2011-2020 Seasons 22-40. New Era Tribe 2021-present Seasons 41-49.

[@Sakuraa3398]

Old era vs New era would be the best move

[@Ryan_Tiziano]

Can’t wait. Old Era vs New Era would be amazing. Bring back Chrissy, Domenic, Angelina, Christian, Devens, Elaine, Shan, Cody, Carolyn, Emily

[@invertedLOL]

Can’t forget Kaleb or Jesse. Brochacos from DvG? There are so many players who deserve to come back

[@Sweetiedgdhbse]

Swap Elaine for Janet. Elaine did nothing all game she was just likeable. Janet was liked and strategic. U have same cast as me except add Ricard and Kelly/Caleb. Carson too

[@58twright]

Domenick abbate & Rick devens need to play again unfortunately I have seen that Emily does not want to play again Elaine would be good too she is hilarious & Kenzie

[@alleyrxse]

i NEED carson back

[@Austinc5904]

you mean Old Era Vs Dark Ages Vs New Era.

[@amberjulia123]

Omg I’m so excited!!!!!! 👏 Yes Jeff! 🙌

[@amb97survivor]

Best TV host in the industry! 🙌🏻

[@58twright]

😂😂

[@purplepeople9298]

Love Boston Rob!!!!!

[@58twright]

So does probst

[@jewelqueen5949]

Yawn!!!

[@TheDoctor398]

When Jeff retires I think Rob should be the new host

[@jacksonhart5961]

BEST HOST IN TV HISTORY!

[@marymurphy8519]

Please bring back the famous quote “ Come on in, guys!!”

[@M1cha3lP]

Ditching “guys” was one of the wokest things Jeff has ever done.

[@Michael-vn2jj]

Lol why does it matter though? It's not coming back because very few ppl care at all. A few ppl don't like the guys thing, a few ppl are weirdly obsessed with the guys thing... But again large majority just doesn't care lol

[@TheDoctor398]

I don’t care about the word “guys” it’s the fact that the show is focusing on all the wrong stuff. Instead of focusing on being woke focus on variety and making each season special

[@Michael-vn2jj]

@@TheDoctor398 theyve always been focused on getting an audience first and foremost. Nothing different than they always have done, cater to what the general audience and casuals want over what fans who will watch anyway want.

[@jacksonhart5961]

It’s been 4 years, we should not still be bitching about this.

[@helenaferchichi2001]

A hug from Finland.Ihave been a fan since the beiniing o Survivers.Did you know.VESI is finnish=Water.

[@dawnsaunders458]

Colby Donaldson, he was so nice. And Cockeran, what’s he up to?

[@alexanderwalker8826]

make the cast comprised of players who made history and become legends

[@alexanderwalker8826]

those who made a big impact to the show be it making powerful moves, being part of a big event, or even being well known by everyone

[@Ezekiel3621]

Boston Rob is a MUST !

[@SweetRyGuy]

We want a say Jeff. Let us vote on the players, the theme, the advantages in use, etc.

[@LeanMarine]

I love Survivor!!!

[@kaylinwhite6584]

Survivor is awesome!

[@icfbug]

About time

[@brentcastro10987]

How about a player from every season?

[@exile_7756]

Someone mentioned First Boots as an idea. Can you imagine if Francesca got booted out first in the First Boots season too 😆🤣

[@giovannimatias2565]

50 player battle royale

[@Richard_NA]

Man Jeff is our cool uncle

[@billyp1836]

Im excited to see who they get! I will only watch it if they bring back 39 days

[@romeoechoindia]

old era vs new era sounds fun. what i'm hoping is we'll only get some great one-time players instead of players who already done it twice or three times. and PLEASE do two tribes

[@TheDoctor398]

Two tribes is so much better because less of a chance of one tribe losing every time (I’m looking at you Yanu tribe)

[@JRMagro]

Great.. how original

[@chainz49]

Second chance 2: old school vs new school. 20 players who only played once, 10 from seasons 1-20, 10 from seasons 30-49. You can even pick 16 or 20 from each and let fans vote for 10 on each tribe. You can even spice it up by adding 3rd tribe, "middle school" and have 6 on each tribe

[@Steelers2]

no it could be old era 1-40 new era 40-49 because many people from the old era have chances to come back so we could do 2 tribes of 10 and they better bring back HUBICKI

[@chainz49]

@@Steelers2 take someone from mid 30s season... like Dom, he is way more closer in his game style to what we see nowdays, then to those real old school players when idol wasn't even a thing

[@Steelers2]

@@chainz49 hubicki

[@donnymoore3842]

Bring back 30 legends Jeff!!

[@kilothi8360]

30?? I feel like thats WAYY too many contestants for a season.

[@justthinkingof]

​@kilothi8360 Australian survivor has only 24. But it's alright if it is going to award 3 million. :) But please. No more of Parvati, Rob, Sandra, Cirie, Rupert, Ozzy and Tyson please. I don't like to see 3 time players too. Like Tony, Sarah, Amanda, Aubrey, Steph, Colby, JT, Andrea, Kelly, Joe, Ethan, Amber, James, Russel, etc. I want to see some returnjng players playing for 2nd or 3rd time. Dominic, Devans, Wendell, Michelle, Angelina, Sophie, Mariam, etc.

[@cherryonasundae]

I have to wait 3 more seasons to see returning players 😭😭😩😩😩

[@soniashelzi2237]

More players! 36 & longer days! Bigger prize! Dare we says 50 days!

[@arielhumbert5490]

32 players 50 days Winner - 4 million Runner Up - $900,000 Third Place - $100,000 Charlie Cydney Devens Domenick Kenzie Shan Jesse Dee Dean Cody Tiff Ricard Lauren Beck Emily Omar Drea Chris Underwood Cirie Tony Natalie Earl Kim Rob Sandra Yam Yam Tommy Parvati Gabler Sarah Erika Colby Michele

[@dadofjerem]

2 back to back returning seasons with different themes

[@dawnsaunders458]

Boston Rob all the way always

[@Steelers2]

Boston hubicki

[@ShadowX509]

Bring back Spencer!!!

[@parkerjensen7698]

Please let us vote let the fans who make it possible be able to pick who comes back survivor 50 fans vs favorites 2

[@abdelrahmanmohammed2395]

Old school vs new school returning players

[@kicksmeister9917]

I hope they cast more players for Season 50 and just have 2 tribes. It'll be a real battle

[@chrisopthof3502]

They should double the amount of players. That’d be cool!

[@WhistleMeThis]

Survivor: Rivals. Iconic rivals are brought to the island and forced to work as pairs of some sort, or are exiled together on separate camps. The backstories of each rivalry would be a great way to celebrate the past seasons and nostalgia of the show. It could actually be insanely cool to see how these real life relationships develop through the game. Which pair of rivals will make it to the final two? Start by bringing back the original final two: Richard Hatch & Kelly Wiglesworth. Then, the cast is made up of more pairs of rivals. Shane & Courtney. Sugar & Corinne. Eliza & Twila. Trish & Cass. Colby & Jerri. Kimmi & Alicia. Heidi & Rob C/Christy. Tom & Ian. Stephenie & Bobby Jon. Yau-Man & Dreamz. Denise & Balut. Erik & Natalie. Erinn/Sierra & Coach. Shambo/Laura. Francesca/Phillip. Shii Ann & Penny. Becky & Sundra. Lex & Kelly G. Vecepia & Neleh. Fairplay and Rupert/Sandra. The list is endless. If they cast a wide net, it wouldn’t be impossible to assemble an all-stars cast of rivals.

[@Jorge-cb2hb]

Survivor 50 would be aired 2026 big wait. I would love to see two time players or even three time players that have never played in the same tribe (not season) like Malcolm and Kass. It also would br super fun to see a player from survivor Australia since survivors legacy its beyond borders now

[@kevmclarty]

Want them to go back to location based seasons

[@kaatherineyoung]

It should be the best players that were cut short off of winning the season like Jesse and Devin

[@Steelers2]

Jesses Rick Devin’s and HUBICKI and Dominick

[@kaatherineyoung]

And Cirie and Wentworth

[@Steelers2]

@@kaatherineyoung indeed

[@dustinmaxwell9875]

Andrea 🤞🙏

[@kimf.5420]

Yes!

[@58twright]

She is gorgeous

[@nozominous2956]

Old era vs new era sounds cool, could you consider doing 2 teams as well though? 👀

[@jewelqueen5949]

Dreamz!!!

[@bridgetfarinha3545]

All first boots?? That could be interesting

[@susanmastin4798]

Have you considered the second or third runner-up

[@Skyflower25]

They should do the winners from each season versus each other for the ultimate survivor!

[@Dfriee]

So basically winners at war again?

[@58twright]

They already did all winners I think they should have waited until 50 for all winners

[@cameronsayers1375]

I think personally the way the next few seasons should go should be: 47 follows the same trend as the other new era seasons, 48 would be like season 8 and it would be a 24 player season to celebrate the new era with some returning players, then 49 would go back to 20 people with two tribes and new players, and finally 50 would be the big season either legends or heroes vs villains 2.

[@FishNFoolLures]

I'd love to see Malcolm , Ozzie, Devens, Penner, Amanda Kimmel, RC, Kelley Wentworth, Aubery, and Chelsea Meissner, Maybe Spencer, Rupert, Eliza, and Ciera.

[@GK-ob1ni]

Would love a Second Chance 2 where the fans vote on who gets to play. Would also love a Heroes v. Villains 2. New Era v. Old Era would also be good. These would probably be my top picks for season 50. For other future seasons I have a couple of ideas: Introverts v. Extroverts where each player would be one of the Myers Briggs personality types. There are 16 of them so it's the perfect number for Survivor. Another idea is Survivor: Beast Mode where each player is a Challenge Beast from past seasons (people who have won at least 3 or 4 individual immunity challenges), like Ozzy, Terry Deitz, Chrissy Hofbeck, Michelle Fitzgerald, Ricard Foye, Rick Devens, Malcolm Freberg, Domenick Abbate, Amanda Kimmel, Kelly Wentworth, Austin Li Coon, Owen Knight, Tasha Fox, Lindsay Dolashewich, Cassidy Clark, etc. They could also include a few honorable mentions like Hunter McKnight, Jonathan Young, and James Clement because even though they didn't win at least 3 individual immunities, they were seen as huge physical threats in their seasons and often lead their tribes to victory. Challenge Beasts are often targeted post-merge because they're too much of a threat so this would be their one chance to finally win because it's an even playing field. We know they have the physical chops so let's see if they have the strategic and social chops as well to be the ultimate survivor.

[@GK-ob1ni]

Also, PLEASE BRING BACK LIVE REUNION SHOWS!!!!! It makes the finale so much better. I also hope they bring back themes too as it makes the season more interesting.

[@N910GrapeApeDK]

You now would be cool if there was 50 players and the season has a catch stuff like idol in cage the Tony idol thing or tokens all come back kinda make it chaos idk it could be a solid idea oh and maybe a new challenge were they have to name iconic moments on survivor but then the question gets more specific and harder

[@sandralyn5869]

Rupert!! Rupert!! Rupert!!

[@kimf.5420]

Yes! Although he might not be up for it. He’s getting up there in age

[@goofygooberya2number2]

@@kimf.5420he said he would come back if asked :)

[@nickysherwood7219]

bring back sean and vecepia

[@stereohype1]

I want that too!

[@Recubs0608]

He looks great, but, Jeff is getting older, and I hope he can still stay to host Survivor for many years to come

[@ELLAJDMEMBER]

QUEENS NOELLE , NNEKA , JEANINE , TIFFANY , TRACEY(favs vs fans) , and Cirie

[@judyjudd2352]

Return to the original!

[@awilk709]

I just need parv, Courtney, Venus (46) , Tiffany (46)

[@lukewayson7062]

Survivor Legends! or Heroes vs. Villains 2? A 50 player season could be sick too

[@filithan9543]

Bring back Russel!

[@58twright]

He would not do well though he would definitely be a massive target & an early boot

[@filithan9543]

@@58twright That's a fair guess, but he's one, if not my favorite, and I'd love to see him give it another go. Maybe things will be different, and they've been lacking a player like him.

[@stevenantonatos]

Can't have survivor without oston Rob!!!!!

[@SeanGarland1632]

Bring back four captains( Boston Rob, Sandra, Parvati, Tony). They pick their teams and as Captains they don't complete but act like counselors. The four captains can sabotage or work together to help their teams. Captain is eliminated when all party members are eliminated and last captain standing also wins.

[@Austinc5904]

yo i agree, and make it 4 tribes of 6

[@SeanGarland1632]

@@Austinc5904 no Make it 10 person tribe

[@Steelers2]

indeed

[@Steelers2]

but if you ask me i feel like there will be much more men who deserve to return and then the woman’s there will not be as much

[@Steelers2]

So there could be some questionable pick and some snub pick

[@CadeCYC]

SECOND CHANCES 2!

[@erwinrt6244]

survivor dark horses Tribe 1 1 Tracy season 16 2 Jacquie season 17 3 Sydney season 41 4 Cassandra season 14 5 Stacy season 14 6 Daniel season 6 7 Brian season 5 8 Earl season 14 9 Chris season 38 10 Yam Yam season 44 Tribe 2 1 Shambo season 19 2 Lydia season 11 3 Lucy season 33 4 Trish season 28 5 Lauren season 39 6 JP season 13 7 Albert season 23 8 Ken season 17 9 Wardog season 38 10 Josh season 44

[@stereohype1]

I'd love to see Daniel from Amazon Season 6 return. He really didnt get a proper chance to show what he can do. Plus he's a super nice guy IRL and still active in the Survivor community

[@amanidlaw]

Y’all better cancel Christmas if you don’t think Q is coming back!

[@upvotecomment2110]

New Era vs Old Era I have only 2 player request 1. Jesse of survivor season 43 = New Era 2. Domenick of survivor 36 = Old Era

[@annrodriguez2891]

Jesse Lopez please..he was the real winner but damn that fire 🔥 challenge

[@hangkebun7271]

I just want to see some familiar figure like Jesse, Cody, and Hunter.

[@Steelers2]

A N D HUBIKCKI

[@markdittelberger2344]

No previous winners

[@JRMagro]

I know its a lot of players and a big ask.. but I say, more days, with 49 contestants (one from each season) and then put a popular wild card player as #50. Maybe 40+ days?? 😮

[@stayhappy7228]

They need to go back to a longer day format so we have 20 players and 2 tribes

[@deadlydal1]

Survivor 50: Hunger Games! LITERALLY!!

[@thomwright592]

For Season 50...consider having 1st person voted out over the previous seasons as a chance for redemption

[@lucaslupinski8771]

24 players- you can do 2 tribes of 12 but since jeff loves three tribes do three tribes of 8

[@erwinrt6244]

survivor 51 game changers 2 Tribe 1 1 Maddy season 44 2 Kane season 44 3 Sylvia season 14 4 Shan season 41 5 Dawn season 23, 26 6 Natalia season 37 7 Jeremy season 37 8 Ted season 5 9 Pete season 25 10 Charlie season 46 Tribe 2 1 Steph season 10, 11, 20 2 Venus season 46 3 Natalie season 37 4 Holly season 21 5 Amanda season 15, 16, 20 6 Jeff season 10 7 Benry season 21 8 Michael season 26 9 Reed season 29 10 Alan season 35

[@Daph580]

How is Jeff 62 what the

[@ajl9772]

I think they should let fans vote on members of the cast like they did for 2nd chance.

[@HotRoute7]

They won’t do that, they can’t risk people voting for people who aren’t social justice pussies

[@ever5622]

first boots vs runner-ups

[@LyricXsj]

I wish redemption island returned

[@marcjamesweber1996]

Bring Benjamin Coach Wade back or Jonathan Young

[@annrodriguez2891]

Coach ❤❤❤❤❤

[@terribee9193]

Should be a fun season but I'd guess there may be a few great players from the first bunch of years who physically may not be willing or able to do some of the most strenuous challenges. Doubt many older great players will be willing to starve for weeks.

[@austinjacob6007]

Survivors that need to return in this season Spencer Bledsoe - Runner up and never won Ciera Eastin - Always a jury twice. Booted off Game Changers Boston Rob Kelly Wentworth Joe Anglim - Fan favorite that never won Rupert Boneham Jenna Morasca - Winner of Survivor Amazon that never got to even be called to Winners at War They need to return. I think Tony shouldn’t return because he has won TWICE. And Sandra Diaz Twine never should come back because she was always the fifth boot ever since she won both times. She still needs to stay QUEEN.

[@jameswood3606]

Carolyn winger!!!!

[@riot121212]

Heroes vs villains 2 has to be it

[@giana6886]

Jonathan young!!

[@HotRoute7]

Lmao ya right, this’ll be such a bluff

[@chrissyg9576]

BRING BACK BOSTON ROB!!!!!

[@johnosborne7548]

Have an all star season with the greatest players but The Jury should consist of 50 former players.

[@JacobLopez-nk3kp]

Can we get a Gen Z vs Millennials season please.

[@CodCats]

Russel Hantz

[@lindabuck2777]

After Yeoman didn’t win I stopped watching! He played with the greatest integrity of all the most impeccable game and is a master. I checked in for a few and no longer held any interest for me, too many games and bs for me. No one has come close to him in integrity. 🙏🏻🤔

[@SDallstar]

Jeff, if you’re reading this… please bring back Ian from Palau. He definitely deserves redemption for that bone headed decision.

[@James66662]

we must have new returning players , not the old school players that played more then once

[@andrewa6786]

bring back Richard Hatch!