Jeff Probst Took Full Credit for Jimmy's Great Survivor Idea

Jeff Probst apologizes to Survivor superfan Jimmy for using an idea he gave him and admits he lied to become the host of Survivor.
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Jeff Probst Took Full Credit for Jimmy's Great Survivor Idea
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[@abigail6394]

No matter what you think of Survivor, Jeff Probst is one of the greatest hosts in the business. He should give Jimmy a few pointers.

[@mfrohardt3212]

Abigail Jeff Probst is my favorite host on survivor

[@TheForestFamily]

Survivor is the only thing me and my family still watch together. It's a pretty amazing show

[@JackieWarner13]

Tbh the show wouldnt survive without Jeff

[@EvanNakagawa]

For the American series, I totally agree. But the guy who does Survivor: Australia did a great job too! I haven't watched the full season, but that was well produced too!

[@thiefswiller]

JackieWarner13 pun intended?

[@JackieWarner13]

thiefswiller ha no actually hahaha

[@thiefswiller]

JackieWarner13 :(

[@JackieWarner13]

Evan Nakagawa He was alright but no one can compare to Jeff

[@Waves3214]

It looks so weird seeing Jeff in a suit because he is always wearing that blue shirt

[@RickyMartinVideos]

"Without you, the show wouldn't succeed." ...Well said, Jimmy.

[@japanimated9683]

It wouldve been better if he survive instead of succeed

[@kingdavo2574]

I can NEVER tell when Jimmy is being Genuine and when hes bein fake. My guess is that he's bein fake 90% of that time

[@paulahyland7688]

That is his personality. He's enthusiastic and known to be very kindhearted and genuine by his peers and fans. He's a big kid at heart. if he didn't act this way, then you could say "Fake"

[@TheHigherSpace]

well said .. if you can't tell he is fake 90 per cent of the time like you said, then you are just an idiot ..

[@zachbombrisk8300]

He's definitely fake

[@BillyGollnerMusic]

I am so glad I'm not the only person who still watches Survivor! LOL

[@charisannejensen]

I love survivor!! :)

[@Reggio121]

Jimmy could not have talked about the show any more vaguely and I feel like he doesn't even watch it lol.

[@southoceann]

Ikr

[@droiduser33]

Once the votes are read the decision is final the person voted out will be asked to leave tribal council area immediately, I'll read the votes. First vote ______! I watched every season and I'm dying to get on the show!

[@casperix3741]

TheAverageGamer You should probably apply then

[@aniketp.8596]

Gl ♥️

[@KolorMeyellow]

I hate it when people associate Survivor with eating bugs. It goes to show you that they are not real fans.

[@suburbanmuslim]

Kolor Meyellow I disagree completely. Im a die hard fan and i love the physical aspect of survivor. My favorite seasons are the old school ones

[@KolorMeyellow]

Mohammed Dakhil how do you disagree and go on to tell me how much you live survivor? That's irrelevant. How many times in the past 33 seasons have they eaten bugs?

[@suburbanmuslim]

Kolor Meyellow uhh i think survivor Cambodia was the last time actually. There called food eating competitions, and that's kind of what survivor is famous for from casual viewers

[@suburbanmuslim]

Their*

[@KolorMeyellow]

Mohammed Dakhil false. Survivor is best known for it's strategic game play and tribals. The have great physical challenges too. You can count in one hand the number of times they had to eat bugs.

[@gina333]

Love survivor and this season is going to be so great. All my favorites are coming back ! Jeff is so adorable too lol.

[@Matt-eq3zw]

Calling it now, Jimmy Fallon has never seen Survivor

[@dynamicshocke2821]

Matt ikr

[@Hockeyhobo89]

Matt he just came up with a new idea that was in the game.

[@jackoscar11]

Mason Zikman ikr

[@jackhammer7143]

So... technically jimmy created one of the greatest casts??(Cambodia)

[@iamthebatman6557]

Jack Hammer nuh heroes v Villains (season 20) was my favourite

[@Cmackie311]

On paper, that cast looked great. In reality, it was one of the worst seasons they did, mainly in part due to the way it all finished up.

[@queenkatara7861]

+I am the batman he said "one of the greatest casts."

[@jackhammer7143]

Carl Mack nah man that's one of the greatest seasons due to the twists.. don't yo ya remember the final ) scenario?

[@ninalawrenson6512]

Love that Jeff Probes been a survivor fan since my kids where little watched every seasin now all grown up we still watch in seperate homes want to be on that show❤

[@thelousyllama]

Best show on tv still

[@Sarah-el8xk]

Love you Jeff! Such an incredible show. Adore Survivor!

[@TheHigherSpace]

Lol from what he said, it's clear Jimmy is lying about him watching the show loool ...

[@sofiamd1]

I LOVE love love survivor and Jeff is the perfect host!!!!

[@ariaaspromised]

aw i suddenly miss richard hatch

[@MirandaH96]

SEASON 34 IS GONNA BE LIT!!!!!!!!!!! I'M SO HYPED.

[@irenerosalie590]

He's so cute. ❤💋

[@rosieweasley5865]

wait what???????? they are still doing survivor?????? the last time i watched it on tv was in 2007!!! why don't they air them here!!!!!!

[@StaticGorilla]

I actually liked Jeff's show :(

[@matthewlewis3185]

Cool Interview!

[@shambobasu1579]

Here before comments get relevant

[@Suttonnnn]

The idea for America voting was actually russell hantz

[@TheDisneylover71]

I love this interview

[@Sealutions1]

Celebrity Survivor would be pretty cool....

[@holister444]

Jesus tone it down, Jimmy. I'm huge fan of Survivor but do you have to be so overly enthusiastic over EVERYTHING?

[@SusanSmith-ir4qk]

Jeff is Survivor. Love him.

[@dianaramirez4401]

I cant wait for game changers!!! just one more day!!

[@Falkon952]

Big Brother did the voting thing for All-Stars like a decade before Survivor. Wasn't exactly mind blowing in terms of concept.

[@9382jjjd]

Love Jeff, Love Survivor

[@juliannezarrella]

omg i loveee jeff

[@starrquedent1789]

Lol Jeff should be hosting the show. Much more enthusiastic the jimmy Fallon and his painful fake laugh.

[@thejanusproject32]

Probst you thief! lol

[@joechoe]

It already premiered!!!?? WHAT?!!!

[@whywhowhatwhere]

joechoe no it premiers in 6 days

[@queenkatara7861]

March 8. Jimmy got the date wrong.

[@jmleeinla]

DO SURVIVOR WITH CELEBRITIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@carljcreighton]

take a chill pill dudes

[@peperronipizza94]

survivor is THE BEST

[@grisdragon93]

I agree

[@christinekelleher4972]

hey all check the farmer out from boston he has been trying for 18 years he wants to be on show jimmy k survivor boston on youtube now .... the real deal the farmer...

[@jpbproductions3872]

I just thought of something. Wouldn’t Fallon be a great replacement when Jeff retires

[@mathurasamaram8149]

Probst looks weird in B&W

[@zeppo2240]

Big Brother ain’t got shit on Survivor

[@christinekelleher4972]

check this video out jimmy k survivor boston on youtube the real farmer 18 years applying he could win the show cast him

[@ursulabrown1758]

haha so funny

[@scenichwys4952]

Lets get real. Each year viewership drops. I watched faithfully until 2011. I have not watched it since. Reason, It has turned into a boring show. Same old thing every episode. Nothing changes. One major change you need is TV fan participation. Fans should be given a 50 percent stake in who gets voted off as well as who wins the million. No fans survivor is dead. Another change to make is every 5 days the players should have a secret vote. They would vote for the nicest person and the worst person. The results would be put on a sign for everyone to see. No TV audience participation here. The nice person winner would get a day off with good food, shower, clean clothes, and sleep in a bed. Players should only be allowed to play once. Bringing them back shows that the boss is out of ideas. It make the show double boring. Families members should not be invited. The game is 39 days long. If people can't last that long they should not play. Idols should be allowed.

[@christinekelleher4972]

hello jeff check this farmer out from boston jimmy k on youtube (now) the real deal 17 years applying 7 open calls casting do you see him ????????? jimmy k the true farmer no gym here grinding grit work allday every day check him out jim and jeff . he sooo has this to win !!!!!!!!!

[@christinekelleher4972]

yesss....

[@storm8161]

Ayy

[@lochieport6482]

First

[@MonkeyspankO]

I used to watch survivor...while working on my Pentium 4

[@sofiamd1]

I LOVE love love survivor and Jeff is the perfect host!!!!