Overview
- Probst presented Outstanding Scripted Variety Series on a recreated Survivor set, using lines about two tribes and no immunity with cardboard cutouts of John Oliver and Lorne Michaels on stage.
- Last Week Tonight With John Oliver won the category, with Probst playfully dubbing it the “sole Survivor” during the bit.
- The segment followed Probst’s Instagram rehearsal teaser showing the mini Tribal Council build at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater.
- Reports noted notable negative reaction on social media to the Survivor-themed skit and Probst’s appearance.
- The 77th Emmys aired on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, as Survivor entered the night nominated for reality competition and as Season 49 approaches its Sept. 24 premiere without new Season 50 news from the broadcast.