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Jeff Probst has been the face of the reality competitive showSurvivorfor more than two decades now. And just like the seasons, his overall personality has also changed dramatically, something that the viewers have also noticed. In the initial seasons, the host used a mix of encouragement and tough love to keep the tribes in check.
This was obviously that intrigued the viewers as well and kept the thrill factor of the show alive. But with the current 47th season fans feel that Probst has gotten too mellow, which might also negatively affect the viewership of the show.
Jeff Probst Needs to Bring Back His Tough Personality to Maintain Survivor’s High Viewership
Survivorthrives on the overall energy of its host and showrunnerJeff Probstwho has been a loyal part of the show since its inception in 2000. Over the years, viewers have loved watching him help the participants in tackling tasks as well as challenges. In this, he used his sharp wit, blunt honesty, and ability to call out players’ bad behavior.
However, asSurvivorprogressed, Probst’s personality also changed drastically, something that has become a point of concern for the longtime fans of the show. In the initial seasons, the host’s presentation skills matched the intensity of the game and its high-stakes atmosphere.
Whether he was talking about a player’s poor performance in a challenge or clashing with contestants like Johnny Fairplay, his demeanor reflected the cutthroat nature of the game itself. Evidently, fans grew to expect this mix of love and sharp commentary because it added more value to the competitive show. AsSurvivorentered the “new era” in season 41, all the pivotal elements of the show started changing.
While this has been a point of contention on the internet, it also marked the first instance when Probst’s personality started shifting. His trademark wit and attitude largely disappeared and was replaced by a softer and more playful attitude. While his attempts to be more light-hearted may seem fun, many fans feel that the game has lost some of its edge.
In the currently airing 47th season as well he broke traditional protocol andhugged Kyle Ostwaldafter his elimination in episode 11 of the show. Not only that but in the past season he even let a past player with an attitude problem sit on his host seat at the Tribal Council.
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The fierce competition for the $1 million prize money was taken up a notch by his hosting skills, which was a reminder for the viewers of just how challenging the game can be. He always had a softer side to him evident in episodes in which he supported the players emotionally. But it was his balance of humor and toughness that further defined his role as the host.
The current season is enjoying a huge fan following but if the host doesn’t work on bringing back his old attitude, then the viewership of the show might go down.
A Celebrity That Jeff Probst Wants onSurvivor
Survivorhas been the go-to show of fans for several years now and is in no mood to stop anytime soon. On the same subject in apast interview, Jeff Probst has added more on the show and detailed his ideal celebrity contestant for a future season. The long-time host of the show detailed that he would love to bring in actor Neil Patrick Harris as a participant on the show.
Known for his role in the hitHow I Met Your Mother,Harris is among the most sought-after actors in the industry. But more than this the actor is also a longtime fan ofSurvivorand also has all the necessary qualities that will make him a formidable player in the show.
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Probst even joked that Harris’ background as a magician might also give him an edge as he could “make an idol appear” as a clever twist. Over the years many celebrities have taken part in the show such as Mike White, Lisa Whelchel and Will Sims came close to winning the show.
While they finished as runners-up, the host believes Harris could be the first celebrity to take home the $1 million prize money.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
