Survivor is arguably one of the best reality shows ever, and has influenced countless projects that followed since its premiere back in 2000. The competition series, which is streaming with a Paramount+ subscription, is gearing up for the premiere of Season 49, which cut two players right before filming began. Now host/showrunner Jeff Probst has gotten honest about what went down in Fiji.
While fans wonder how much money Survivor contestants make, the inner workings of how the game works are also a mystery to many. One lesser known rule is that the cast is forbidden to communicate with each other before the game begins, including the pre-game time spent in Fiji. Two cast members from Season 49 were cut for breaking this rule, resulting in two alternates getting the chance to play. While peaking with TV Insider about the brouhaha, Probst said:
