Jeff Probst Talks to Survivor of Celebrity Camera Rumors

Jeff Probst he talked about the rumors that A survivor scheduled celebrity cameos for season 50 following fan backlash.

“Indeed, an undeniable lie,” for a long time A survivor The host, 64, said in an interview no Variety published on Wednesday, May 13. “We're still a month and a half into episodes. We're not going week by week. Nothing's changed.”

Earlier this season, the Survivor 50 the players were surprised by the visit from Zac Brown. The country singer, who is a fan of the show, was part of the award where he gave some of the lucky contestants the food he ate with a spear on the island and gave them a concert at the Survivor sanctuary.

Although it was a unique experience for the players, the viewers at home had different opinions. Many complained online about the amount of screen time Brown, 47, got, including his confessional moment – while fans didn't hear anything. Survival 46 alum Tiffany Nicole Ervin at all in that episode.

Despite the online backlash, Probst shared that he got a positive reaction to Brown's appearance on the show in real life.

“I'm glad that a few people, most of them former players or people who will never play, are criticizing the program, and it's growing,” said Probst. “I tell anyone who wants to listen: If that's your goal, that somehow our vision, it will fail. We trust what we're doing. If you think we're going to reschedule because you thought it was too much Zac Brown, you wouldn't read interviews with me. I can't be too determined. I love Survivor. I love happiness. I really like my fans to postpone. over.”

However, Probst admitted there is one thing he would change about Brown's song. Instead of Brown being part of the reward, Probst could have added a game-changing twist.

Survivor 50subtitled “In the Hands of the Fans,” it was a celebration of the original show's 25th anniversary. In addition to bringing back 24 beloved players, this season's cast members were chosen by fans in an online vote before production began.

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Also not mentioned in the vote are celebrity cameos. Brown wasn't the only star-studded show Survivor 50; both Jimmy Fallon again Billie Eilish it was talked about in the show about the benefits they made for the game. Mr. Beaston the other hand, he came to Fiji to present the YouTuber's Super Beware Advantage.

This change was introduced in the council of nations and gives the contestants the opportunity to double the $1 million prize. All they had to do was flip the coin and name it correctly; if it's wrong, they're completely kicked out of the game. Only one person was brave – or foolish – enough to do it: Rick Devens. The Edge of Extinction alum, who is also a big fan of Mr. Beast, immediately rose to the occasion and miraculously won the challenge, earning the $2 million prize for the season 50 winner.

Survivor 50 airs on CBS Wednesdays at 8 pm ET.