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Jeff Probst Says All-Seniors 'Survivor' Season Isn't Viable

He cites a small pool of 50-plus applicants able to handle the show's physical demands.

Overview

  • Probst addressed the idea on his On Fire podcast after a 65-year-old fan asked about a 'Golden Survivor' edition.
  • He said a 50-and-over-only cast would be hard to sustain for two seasons a year, estimating roughly 40 viable candidates.
  • He argued an all-senior lineup would remove cross-generational dynamics that he views as core to the show's format.
  • He noted the suggestion has surfaced more often since ABC launched Golden Bachelor and Golden Bachelorette.
  • He encouraged older fans to apply for the regular show, pointing to recent casts that include contestants in their late 40s and early 50s.