“Survivor” followers have been reveling within the long-awaited return of the reside finale for the upcoming fiftieth season of the CBS actuality present. Nevertheless, that pleasure could also be short-lived.
Jeff Probst has revealed that the reside finale is probably going a one-season occasion, with no plans to proceed past the milestone season. The veteran host mentioned the sophisticated dynamics of selecting a forged for Season 50. He additionally admitted that manufacturing has but to map out what the franchise will appear to be after the landmark season concludes.
And no matter that future holds, Probst made it clear that it’s going to probably not embody the return of reside finales.
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The Reside Finale Returns In The Upcoming ‘Survivor’ Season 50
Probst introduced the return of the reside finale for Season 50 of “Survivor” throughout a particular promo that aired on the 83rdGolden Globe Awards in January 2026.
“That’s proper! You voted; the finale is again! See you in Los Angeles,” Probst mentioned within the advert, as reported by EntertainmentNow.
The final time “Survivor” held a conventional reside finale was on the conclusion of Season 39. Season 40 featured a forged of Sole Survivors solely and was initially anticipated to culminate with a reside reunion.
Nevertheless, these plans have been scrapped following the outbreak of COVID-19, with the finale held remotely as a substitute.
Pre-taped on-location reunions have outlined the franchise within the seasons since.
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Jeff Probst Laments The Value Of Filming A Reside Finale
The rationale Probst has made it clear that the return of the reside finale for Season 50 solely is solely a monetary determination, not a inventive one.
Talking at SCAD TVfest final week, Probst defined that CBS could be footing the invoice for the present to the tune of hundreds of thousands of {dollars}.
“You additionally need to typically put your producer hat on and say, ‘This present prices hundreds of thousands,’” Probst mentioned. “This one [immediately after the voting in Fiji] prices nothing.”
Due to that value imbalance, he prompt that internet hosting a reside finale once more after Season 50 could be troublesome to justify.
“Concern for me is it will be actually enjoyable to do, however it’s hundreds of thousands of {dollars}, and if it isn’t 50, I am undecided we’ll do it once more in 51,” Probst mentioned.
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Followers Refuse To Imagine CBS Can’t Afford A Reside Finale
The information that there wouldn’t be a reside reunion from Season 51 onwards has not been obtained very nicely by followers on social media.
One consumer on X questioned how CBS could be unable to afford reside finale episodes in modern-day, having accomplished so for years.
“Survivor’ is 1/3 shorter now than once they did reside finales,” the fan wrote. “’Survivor’ is now making half-hour extra in advert income each week. However we will not afford a reside finale????”
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Jeff Probst Admits The Future Of ‘Survivor’ Is Unsure Past Season 50
Whereas Probst has all however confirmed that reside reunions are unlikely to proceed past “Survivor’s” fiftieth season, he additionally admitted that the franchise’s future after that is still largely undefined.
In an interview with PEOPLE Journal, Probst was requested about his plans for the long-running CBS competitors sequence after the landmark installment, his response was candid.
“I can’t even… even you asking me that, oh my God! I do not know for 51.”
Probst insisted that his focus stays on delivering a memorable Season 50 however admitted that the looming stress is a part of what retains the job thrilling.
“I simply wish to get by means of 50 with this unimaginable group of individuals,” Probst mentioned. “However sure, it is going to be respiratory down our neck. That’s the enjoyable that comes with the job… the stress.”
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Jeff Probst Believes It Was ‘Inconceivable’ To Have A ‘Good Forged’ For Season 50
Regardless of expressing his pleasure in regards to the lineup that manufacturing assembled for Season 50, Probst acknowledged that making a universally agreed-upon forged was by no means a sensible purpose.
“I don’t suppose so,” he mentioned when requested in regards to the risk in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s at all times going to be subjective. And for this forged, lots of people weighed in.”
Even so, Probst insisted that he was very pleased with the alternatives they made for the all-returnee season.
