Overview

• In a recent People interview, Probst confirmed 67 children were born to crew couples who met working on the show, a total reported as 17 more than the number of seasons.
• Probst said the base camp routinely has seven to 13 children present during production, reflecting an open invitation for families.
• After becoming showrunner in 2010, he made every day a de facto bring‑your‑kid‑to‑work day to support parents and retain veteran staff.
• Some children now pitch in on set, including director David Dryden’s son Levi, who assists Probst, and executive producer Matt Van Wagenen’s daughter Lyla, who helps in wardrobe and makeup.
• Crew relationships have led to lasting families, such as co‑executive producer Brittany, who met husband Riley on the job and now has three daughters.