Jon Lovett Exit Interview | Survivor 47 Premiere

[@cupcakesarenice6357]

I went to Vote Save America because of this interview! Thank you Jon and thank you Rob.

[@Docsharpie]

Please have Jon back for analysis of future episodes. He really is terrific at storytelling and he likely would be great at breaking things down

[@RumballRamblesTO-zy8ig]

I am just commenting to bolster your idea- it's brilliant and yes, yes, yes!!

[@bricenbunt]

PLEASE

[@HistoryHorizon.Tube2]

This feels like the first time in a while that the first vote out has been based off of purely a strategic perspective because I whole heartedly believed that Jon would have been a great player in this game.

[@apollozero]

@@HistoryHorizon.Tube2 ageism I think

[@juliomarques6741]

They knew he was the star and they were envious

[@alyssa_s88]

He's very articulate and strategic and therefore a threat.

[@syberdieforlove]

I think it's based off the simple fact that they see more strength in Andy to help them in the following challenges and he is easier to get rid of later on.

[@Captain-Sum.Ting-Wong]

@@juliomarques6741 They hardly knew who he was lol

[@jasonrosenholtz-witt3580]

I have never been devastated by a [Survivor] vote in such a way.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I so agree. I'm perpetually bummed about this entire season now.

[@HopeAndrea_HFG]

@@TheImpatientGardenersame and I don't even listen to his podcast😂

[@Seahorse0418]

@@TheImpatientGardener100% not watching. Jon Lovett was the most interesting thing to happen to Survivor in decades.

[@madison12302]

@@Seahorse0418tell me u don’t watch survivor without telling me

[@Quinna5537]

@@jasonrosenholtz-witt3580 I haven’t been this devastated since Wanda and Jonathan weren’t picked in 🇵🇼

[@kasensanders]

I’ve never said a first boot needs a second chance, but he needs one.

[@pytube777]

Have a season with all players who got voted out first. That would be fun.

[@kasensanders]

@@pytube777 I disagree, would be a lot of bad game play haha

[@pytube777]

@@kasensanders will be a different game for sure.

[@mattrock2794]

Survivor 50

[@kasensanders]

@@mattrock2794 no ty. 49 works.

[@biscuitanne6770]

He might be the strongest potential survivor lost to a first boot in a decade :( We need bigger age ranges.

[@bergiefbaby]

yep, i wish Rob would have asked more about trying to fit in..its always going to be an uphill cliimb for someone in a tribe where everyone is under 30 and you are 40

[@AfterCoffeeWithJess]

yes please, i'm tired of the youngsters lol

[@drewlmao]

He was a pretty bad player lmao y'all are so dramatic

[@colbydaniels132]

i think maddy from 3 seasons ago is so much better. she was actually in control of her tribe. i think yall just like this dude and think hes a lot better than he is cuz he legit played pretty poorly imo.

[@drewlmao]

@@colbydaniels132 Exactly, no other first boot has actually led the majority vote

[@leadusthere]

It's great when Rob smiles when someone is thinking and trying to be thoughtful about an answer.

[@HopeAndrea_HFG]

I thought I was the only one who loved those moments

[@aue1214]

The only way I would do Survivor is the Jon Lovett way. Get a feel for the misery without suffering too much, then get to spend the rest of the month on vacation in Fiji. Win win!

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

Right? Just get a little taste of it, and be done.😂😂😂

[@thunderousapplause]

you mean he got to stay there and like stay in a hotel to be kept hidden? Oh dude that is so what I would do.

[@mattrock2794]

When she said “let’s vote Andy but tell him it’s you” that was it

[@Machinu5]

What a friggin' drag. That sucks. I've been looking forward to this for months and months and was so encouraged by the first 1.5 hours. This is the most bummed I've been by a voteout on this show in literally over 20 years.

[@thunderousapplause]

I was going to watch it for the first time since season one. Oh well.

[@BarnesGannon]

Jon for Second Chances!

[@hunteratops]

Appreciated asking Lovett that last question, Rob

[@ChristineRyder-p5y]

Jon was a new type of competitor, I so wanted to see how he navigated this game. He has so much to offer! Very disappointing vote.

[@RumorHasIt3]

I really hope Jon gets a second chance. So sad he was here for only one episode.

[@Quinna5537]

Unfortunately they never bring back early boots. Unless they intend to use them as either cannon fodder (Francesca) or unfair dismissal (Bruce)

[@joshfisher1299]

​@@Quinna5537I think Jon could because he's pretty well known and got out really early.

[@tyleraltman-ApexTJ2]

They voted out the most interesting person on their tribe immediately

[@Blessed-2-b-a-Hembree]

Exactly! I was looking forward to watching him.

[@kiki__21]

I’ve been a Pod Save America and Lovett or Leave It listener for years and literally only started watching Survivor because Lovett was on it. The thought of him roughing it was hilarious, and I knew he’d bring a lot of character and personality. I binged all the new era seasons in preparation for him being on it. I started listening to old episodes of RHAP to get insight into everything. I was so excited for last night for months. And then I was quite frankly devastated when it all went down. I never expected him to win, but I also never expected him to go first. And for Andy?! Dude is a walking liability. I don’t know how you don’t get rid of him immediately. Lovett deserves another chance. He would have been so entertaining as a cash member and perfect for confessionals. I really hope they bring him back and he uses the knowledge he gained that he talked about in this interview. I’m probably going to watch the rest of the season but as a binge right before the finale. I’m just too disappointed to watch right now

[@aperson22222]

Such a sharp instinct for strategy combined with a keen intellect and topped off with an erudite, charismatic way of communicating what's going on here. Good thing we immediately got rid of him in favor of a neurotic weirdo who's never heard the phrase "impulse control" in his life. We definitely need more of those after last season, right?

[@DJGNYC]

Whoa. So many big words!

[@amandadeloff4278]

100%!!

[@Olive_O_Sudden]

@@DJGNYC Literally the 'biggest' word in the comment you're mocking is "communicating"; do you have a problem understanding big words?

[@traci3422]

Besides rooting for Aysha; my heart was also with Jon. I was devastated that he was voted out. I was so looking forward to see so many great confessionals from Jon. Jon is brilliant, witty and provocative and the show could really needs characters like Jon. I hope you get him back on your podcast again. And Jeff, please bring Jon back!

[@annemacleod1421]

I love how Jon is such an analytical person and yet he can remain philosophical about his Survivor experience and still wants to go back for more. He is a true fan of the show! I hope viewers google his name and discover his show, Lovett Or Leave It and Crooked Media’s Pod Save America, Hysteria, etc. They are excellent podcasts made by enthusiastic, intelligent and humorous people! Cheers from New Zealand. Please vote Blue 💙💙up and down the ballot. 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@mscaroldanvers552]

Aw! I was really looking forward to watching Jon this season. He needs to get back to the island for a second chance. But everyone knows he’s a threat now so no sure how they would work. Maybe have a season of ex-players that are “survivor threats.” Great job Jon! We still love you!

[@lindzee924]

Jon was so articulate and insightful, on this season. He left us wanting more. 😢

[@genevieve-with-grief]

I was really soured by the way things went down. It just seemed so wrong in every conceivable way that he went and not Andy. I get that now Andy is an easy number for people in play but it seems like a mistake to assume someone in his state would be helpful in challenges. Ughhhhh this was the most difficult premiere to watch for me between the second hand embarrassment for Andy and the disappointment in the vote.

[@therealbensoule652]

Is it smarter to take out an easy target or to silently take out one of the biggest social threats on the tribe?

[@Maestra48]

Now more than ever I need a second chances or first one out returnee season!!

[@kelseyweivoda9097]

Maybe Jeff's love of Jon will push him to give us first boots or second chances!

[@guardaxion]

Honestly if you wanted first boot representation on Survivor 50...I wouldn't hate it

[@Quinna5537]

@@guardaxion is that gonna be the season that has returning players? Because entertainment tonight said it would be next season.

[@JoanneToby]

I’m wondering if Jeff made Jon (and maybe even Aysha) a possible target because he singled him out to share-and that tipped others off to the communication strength that he possessed. His tribemates didn’t know off the bat that he was a famous podcaster. I don’t think his tribe saw him as that weak physically. I do think they saw him as a huge threat as the game progressed, and it seemed to me that Jeff helped them see him in that way.

[@Maestra48]

@@JoanneToby Anecdotally, I’ve heard that Jeff talks to everyone or almost everyone on that initial mat chat, but they only include a few for the episode, so I don’t think that’s it. But anything is possible!

[@Entertainment-os4ig]

Omg. John on the next season 1st recap!!! He’s in it!!! Any wait to hear more from him. What he thinks about each seasons etc.

[@yummyjackalmeat]

It's almost disrespectful to the game to do first vote on Jon, and not the guy who CLEARLY isn't prepared in any way shape or form for this game. What a shame. Never been so disappointed in a first boot.

[@brookwithnoe97]

It’s going to take me a long time to get over this 😢

[@bandlitt]

someone explain to me the logic in voting for andy to stay when “they need physical strength”, when these have been the challenge results: gata last to return puzzle pieces (physical task) but jumps to first in the mental part of the first comp in the second comp, we see similar results as gata capsizes, which causes andy to go into panic induced overheating.. while jon is one of the only people solving the puzzle. all that to say im dumbfounded that they thought keeping someone as unstable as andy…

[@Olive_O_Sudden]

I don't think Andy was overheating; he was just throwing a "pay attention to me" tantrum. And yes, Andy is creepily unstable and weird.

[@bandlitt]

@@Olive_O_Sudden when he said “no one cheers for me when i crack a coconut”… thats when i knew we were dealing with someone a little more unusual if you know what i mean. Thats next level

[@Olive_O_Sudden]

@@bandlitt Andy is a bundle of personality disorders. I wish he had been the first to go so that Jon would have had more time, but with Jon gone, I'm glad I don't have any reason to watch.

[@bandlitt]

@@Olive_O_Sudden couldnt have said the first part better myself. Dont put all of ur eggs in one basket tho! I gotta root for Aysha 😆😆

[@Aboveaveragemaster]

Love me some Lovett!! Wanted more days on the island for Jon …savored the one I got!! The women saw him and recognized his potential in the game…the first vote often comes at the expense of whatever is perceived an “easy” vote and always at some unsuspecting players expense. Carry on Lovett!!

[@jonsnow-targaryen2071]

Man, poor Jon… that was injustice

[@Quinna5537]

Andy is a nutcase and if he’s not gone pre-jury im not watching the rest.

[@Alex.1Q84]

bring jon back!

[@michellebrannon4432]

I love the plug for voting! Vote vote vote!🗳️

[@elizafurnace3338]

This guy has such a good sport perspective

[@sophialim7535]

Thanks for letting Jon say his small piece abt the November election! So important to vote!

[@hewiebecker6165]

Andy went on Survivor instead of going to therapy.

[@HopeAndrea_HFG]

We've seen it so many times before on this show 😅

[@Olive_O_Sudden]

I think he did go to therapy but all he got out of it was the lingo.

[@WalidsTube]

Very interesting what he said about ponderosa and what he learned there, would love for him to expand on it after the season is over

[@wendycanuck1019]

I am ticked off that Jon was the first voted off, and that they spelled his name wrong. Love Jon. ❤ Everybody watch Pod Save America, everybody watch Lovett or Leave It, every American go to Vote Save America. Register to vote and vote for Harris/Walz.

[@lexeiy1730]

Jon 💯💯💯💛

[@legally_richard]

I really just think Jon overthought the vote. As soon as they got back he should've cut ties with Andy and gone with the girls. He got spooked that he was the "fake vote" and should've kept Andy in the spotlight.

[@TheKevin50cal]

I'm predicting this is going to backfire on the yellow tribe so hard.

[@Quinna5537]

@@TheKevin50cal I bet Andy winds up exposing all their secrets to Lavo and Tuku and only hope they realize what a liability he is before he drags them down on a sinking ship 🚢

[@SethG3600]

@@Quinna5537Andy is this seasons Banu

[@dollycourtemanche4669]

I've always thought that a season of first boots would be fantastic......this is another good reason to make this happen.

[@laluna5177]

I agree. Jon was unlucky in he was really in the wrong tribe. But I feel that's very true for life. How your experience and life could have been so different if you were in a different class or different school or with different people on shift or grew up in another town, etc.

[@ermeeleer]

Agree with all the comments here but just adding: This wallpaper is gorgeous 😍

[@brookwithnoe97]

I blame the 3 tribes. I wish they would stop that. It’s too small of a group

[@Quinna5537]

I hope we can return to the two tribe format in the future.

[@magnumcyclonex]

3 tribes of 6 is brutal. 4 tribes of 5 (Cook Islands) was also really tough on them. Maybe 21 or 24 players should play if they do 3 tribes moving forward. The show has been cutting itself down for a long time.

[@apollozero]

@@brookwithnoe97 I think they do that to keep a ratio of certain type of people

[@CoinOpTV]

was eagerly awaiting all the podcasting pro tips! 😂

[@jad8123]

I have to confess I never heard of Jon before Survivor. I’m old so maybe I’m not his demographic. I did think the vote was weird and unexpected but he did get all the votes on him. So I guess they saw something (or not) in Jon and decided to put all their eggs in Andy’s basket.

[@nichelerose1744]

Was shocking to see him go so fast. Andy was a disaster. I would have been furious if I were in Jon's shoes.

[@just-another-sarah]

god I want Jon on a returnee season SO badly

[@ermeeleer]

I haven't watched Survivor in a while. Is there a chance for the show to bring him back mid season? I just cannot fathom how this show hit reality casting gold with thee Jon Lovett and just let him leave after one episode. Until that happens I'm seriously not continuing. Maybe a bit of ep 2 just to see the aftermath of their decision.

[@AndyTempleman-ot6lu]

Will miss him! Good attitude, too.

[@itsamywithawhy]

Nooo the video start auto-playing and that's how I found out Jon was the first boot.😭 I hope he comes back for a new era second chances.

[@brittneyraeex3]

Same. Not cool that they had no delay. And started with his face right on screen.

[@hesed7133]

Alright - this feels like the time to make my pitch for the next season. Since it could give us more Jon anyway. Survivor: Medic Vs Martyr. One tribe is made of all medevac'd contestants. The other tribe is made entirely of people voted out first.

[@theninjagamer1]

This is the only first boot that i was confused about because the show didn't do a good job explaining to me why jon left.

[@alyssa_s88]

I totally disagree with Jon's politics, but I knew who he was, and I was looking forward to seeing him apply his skills to the game of survivor. Hope to see him back on another season!

[@apollozero]

Sad to see him not have a chance to play. On that tribe with all young people, he didn't have a chance. I don't like how Survivor cast is so young now. Need more different ages. They are going to regret getting rid of him when that guy implodes.

[@HopeAndrea_HFG]

I think they should age up a bit too to have more balance

[@apollozero]

@@HopeAndrea_HFG because all of these people are the same how they’re casting this new survivor “era” and they all seem like they’re all the same. There’s nothing different about them. Not diverse.

[@botswana46]

Jon was the only reason I was planning to watch this season!

[@N1234G]

Agreed - I’m boycotting ie I don’t care anymore.

[@jenniferfirer2837]

I’ve never watched Survivor. Only did because of Lovett. Can go back to not watching.

[@DJGNYC]

Lovett Or Leave It is usually a really fun watch but he’s got a team of writers & great guests bolstering him up. I don’t think he’s a solo act. And he’s already a millionaire & does not need this at all. But I bet Survivor will find a way to have him back. He should go on Dancing With The “Stars” but I imagine we’ll see him on The Traitors sooner rather than later. Build that reel girl.

[@jesslsloan]

I can’t believe he got voted off first. I was so looking forward to watching Lovett navigate Survivor.

[@drewlmao]

This comment section was so overdramatic. I feel like most viewers have forgotten about Jon by this point and he will not go down as one of the best first boots.

[@emmanaden203]

I think it basically just came down to bad luck. It seemed to me like there were 3-4 people in his tribe who really clicked based on similar personalities, ages, etc. That left him and Andy on the outs, and they voted Jon off because he was was (1) less of a physical asset in the challenges, and (2) more of a strategic threat.

[@JhonManrique-he5dw]

Ugh this hurt so bad, he would have been a blast this season 😢

[@pompenner2326]

I love John love everything about him

[@anitalpeters6575]

I was so bummed to see Jon voted out! I think he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. I'm a huge fan of PSA and knew he'd be great on the show. If he wants to try again, I hope he gets the chance.

[@Seahorse0418]

Y’all don’t deserve our Sassy Jon. He’s a national treasure who needs to be protected at all costs. Im glad he’s off that terrible island and that we have him back. Y’all never deserved him.

[@HopeAndrea_HFG]

Lol

[@thunderousapplause]

Yes honey. remember, Jeff Probst gave Donald Trump his first steps on the path to the White House by convincing America he was actually a successful businessman. The new book by Suzanne Craig says says that when the crew first stepped into the penthouse, where the Trump business offices were, it's stank. just the beginning of all the trashy trash.

[@JessicaSmith-yg9cn]

Damn I’m bummed.

[@FlamingSwordOfWisdom108]

Survivor is still on the air. Wow

[@colinayers3498]

As an avid listener of News AF, Lovett or Leave it and Pod Save America i love this crossover. Lovett should do an episode of Mediocre Amateurs next 😂

[@celesteblack1803]

Bummed Jon was voted out. Psyched I can now cancel my Paramount free trial lmao.

[@brandy5152]

lmfao same 💅

[@CAD2039]

watched the show to see jon and was looking forward to seeing him go on this journey... it felt like HIS journey... so disappointed... now they are going to have to keep one eye on Andy so they don't miss a moment he needs applause...

[@supriya55]

i need to see a lot more of this guy in the survivor world

[@sgtrock6283]

I mentioned to my wife that the looser tribe was born last night.

[@EveryCrazyDay]

49 neeeeeeds to be 2nd chance new era, and 50 should have a good mix of all eras.

[@SamuelCulper-h6s]

Surprised to see him as first boot, especially with all the hype thrown at us for him being on there when they already knew he just went on vacation.

[@tatianamaranoedits4184]

Survivor Get him back!

[@jeremytorres5622]

tbh i think Jon had the total read that was right as the vibe i got from the other group never really felt genuine about voting for andy

[@nrknny]

No WAY! I'm going to watch the first episode to see Jon, and then I'm out!! I was only watching this season because of him ☹

[@Quinna5537]

I remember a lot of people felt the same way about Mari in Millennials vs Gen X

[@NB_703]

The amount that we got robbed of him on survivor is like. Ahhh

[@AfterCoffeeWithJess]

i really wanted to see him play 😭

[@natehogan3572]

I have never been this frustrated with a first boot.

[@Quinna5537]

@@natehogan3572 ikr usually im ecstatic to see someone get their just desserts for their actions. *Ex:* Sekou, Carolina, David, Gonzalez, Ronnie and Jelinsky But poor Jon got blamed for someone else’s actions. It just leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.

[@lexeiy1730]

Survivor should do a season w/ "First Voted Out" individuals from Seasons 1-47. If that is feasible to do so,... Shame on that tribe for voting Jon out of the game!

[@SamuelCulper-h6s]

please no. the new era is already bad enough

[@chelseae.7063]

Give us a first / second boot season, JEFF!!!!

[@momto2lyons]

I nominate a 40+ age bracket for the next Survivor😏

[@ashleyfullofgrace32]

I was having flashbacks to Brandon struggling on the ladder watching that challenge go down and seeing Andy have his moment. If this season follows the pattern like what happened on 45, then Andy will be the next to go. Bummed to see John go though, and think that on a different tribe, he could have gone further.

[@frang2342]

He got voted out bc he didn’t want to vote out Andy it was right there in his hands and he fumbled

[@tristanbaverstock5803]

I’ve never been more disappointed in a tribal council. Jon needed to be there much longer! I hope he gets another chance.

[@mandiluis4540]

Theory- (and I haven’t watched survivor in years so I don’t know the rules) This is twice now in interviews I’ve heard Jon choose words that hint at him returning in some way. Anyone else feel that? Here at :14 “one day SO FAR”

[@alyssa_s88]

Jon needs to come back to discuss Survivor

[@jmk1578]

Right, stories we tell ourselves such as "considering yourself a threat" for the reason of being voted off is an ego-preservation mode. I would not have voted you out just for your WIT and wisdom. Face it, you came off as the wise elder. If this is an example of where our democracy is headed, we are screwed.😂 Thanks for the entertainment.

[@SueGrayxWF]

was bummed to see Jon voted out. Andy gathered too much sympathy at tribal council before the vote.

[@brynndally9869]

I feel like Jon getting out first might finally convince Jeff to do a fire boots season 🔥

[@Quinna5537]

@@brynndally9869 perhaps, just bear in mind that quite a few either can’t come back, are too old to come back or choose not to come back. Sonja is no longer with us 🕊️ Debb regrets being on the show Jim is too old Marisa moved to the Netherlands 🇳🇱 years ago Francesca said she’s been humiliated enough and is done with the show But… Pat never got a fair chance at all Reem is instantly the most memorable FB and Jon would be a shoo-in 💡: They do it similar to Philippines and Edge of Extinction and bring back a FB for each tribe.

[@Kpup]

I really think the Gatta tribe did a good thing getting Jon out because he was going to be a huge threat if he stayed. I hate to see him go so early, but I really hope he gets to go back someday

[@ryanjohansson8950]

Worst possible way to start the season. This season will not be as good without Lovett’s personality and humour. We lost a good one. It’s looking like a rough season at the moment.

[@jaykay1899]

It’s been one episode…

[@ninjahotdog9036]

This was certainly one of the weirdest votes, especially in a premiere, and I wish they showed us more of the post immunity challenge rather than showing a large part of the first few days, then showing us very little of what happened after. It also really felt they were trying to catch us off guard with the vote, but I had just wished we could’ve seen why he went home, rather than just saying “He got 5 votes and we didn’t tell you why!”

[@jamyehawkins1050]

I was so disappointed 😢. Love Jon

[@auntieashcraft]

I am loving this. We need more collabs between these two.

[@catherinemargaret4137]

Wonder if he's going to start a survivor podcast?

[@ogdollface6537]

I’m new to survivor, so I’m confused. Was the vote really on him initially? Why take out a “stronger” player so soon when they’re still on a team? Andy clearly isn’t stable, how does that make for a good teammate?

[@HopeAndrea_HFG]

They call themselves playing strategically. I suppose we'll all see if it pays off. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't.

[@XanderMatthews-nv9zf]

Andy was stronger physically and assuming he can bounce back would be a very valuable asset to Gata, and if he doesn’t they now not only took out a huge social threat, they also have an easy vote for the next tribal they attend

[@moria9203]

Love Jon Lovett

[@AfterCoffeeWithJess]

i love him

[@nyny]

I'd love to see Jon again but if they brought him back as a first vote off before Reem.. well that's just not fair

[@HopeAndrea_HFG]

It's time for a first-outs season! Maybe Jeff will finally entertain it.

[@c07111]

IMO those members are probably going to regret leaving Andy in that game….he’s playing them all.