Overview

• The Sept. 24 episode closed with a title card reading “In loving memory of Vince Costello, forever in our hearts.”
• Costello, 61, died in 2025 after filming for Season 50 concluded, with no separate public confirmation of an official cause beyond the GoFundMe disclosure.
• A Fijian native, he managed locations for the series from 2016 to 2025, scouting sites across the Mamanuca Islands for camps, challenges, and Tribal Council.
• Before joining the show, he worked on nearly 50 productions, earning a reputation for reliability and care on set.
• His legacy continues through his children, Aline, who served as a locations assistant, and Patrick, who works as a camera operator on the series.