Jeff Probst Drops Bombshell About Future of Survivor – ‘Next Generation’ Season May Be Soon
Survivor with host Jeff Probst has been captivating viewers for an incredible 23 years. And, throughout that time, we’ve seen players from the early seasons grow up, settle down, and start families of their own.
Even more fascinating is that some of their children have stepped up to follow in their parents’ footsteps, competing in the Survivor game alongside them.
Growing Up Survivor: The Journey of Contestants’ Children
For instance, Survivor: The Australian Outback winner Tina Wesson returned to the show with her daughter Katie Collins for the Survivor: Blood vs. Water season.
The season also featured Survivor: One World‘s Laura Morett and her daughter, Ciera Eastin, who famously helped vote her own mother out of the game.
Additionally, two-time American champion Sandra Diaz-Twine played on the Australian Survivor: Blood vs. Water season with her daughter, Nina, who later returned for the Australian Heroes v. Villains and was voted out in fifth place.
Jeff Probst Wants It… But there are Problems
The idea of an entire season filled with the offspring of famous Survivor players has been buzzing around. And the question was posed to host Jeff Probst on the latest episode of his On Fire with Jeff Probst podcast.
When asked about the possibility of a full Survivor: The Next Generation, Jeff Probst revealed that it’s a concept that’s been considered by the show’s creative team. “Believe it or not, we have talked to a lot of former players about their children being on the show.” He added, “We actually kind of looked into it at one point, but we didn’t really have enough.”
Survivor Casting Challenges: Ensuring Compelling Second-Generation Contestants
However, Probst explained that it’s not just a matter of finding enough contestants. While the idea of a second-generation Survivor season is intriguing.
But it’s crucial to ensure that the cast members can stand out as individuals. And that’s beyond their connection to their famous parent. “You still have to invest in them, they have to go through the same casting process. You want compelling people. They have to go through psychology and all of that,” says Probst.
The Future of Survivor: A Potential Family-Centric Season
It may seem like Probst is skeptical about the Survivor offspring idea. But he admits that it could become a possibility in the future. “I would say if we are on long enough, that is something that would be really fun,” says the host. “And then you find a way to incorporate their parents who played the game in some sort of mentor role, or something like that. A loved one! A reverse loved one!”