Behind the Scenes of Survivor Season 48

Survivor Season 48 is set to premiere on CBS and Paramount+ this Wednesday, and it’s got fans buzzing with excitement. The show, which debuted back in May 2000, is known for its unique concept of pitting strangers against each other in a survival competition.

Host Jeff Probst describes Survivor as a social experiment that forces people to rely on each other while playing a game where they vote each other out. The show has been a hit for 25 years and boasts an average of 6 million viewers per episode, with fans collectively watching over ten-and-a-half billion hours in the past two decades.

Survivor almost didn’t happen, as creator Mark Burnett was rejected by every U.S. TV network before securing sponsors for the show. Probst, who was the last person hired for the show, knew it was his calling when he heard the concept.

Probst now oversees all aspects of production, from casting to filming. More than 15,000 audition tapes are reviewed every year, with Probst making quick decisions on who makes the cut. Contestants like Stephanie and Kyle bring their unique strategies to the game, where lying and trust-building are crucial for survival.

The challenges on the show are no joke, with mental and physical tests from the get-go. Probst, known for his off-the-cuff style during tribal councils, ensures that everything viewers see is real and unscripted.

The show is filmed over 26 days in Fiji, capturing thousands of hours of footage, which is skillfully edited to create the final episodes. Probst’s passion for storytelling shines through in his work, making Survivor one of the most beloved reality shows on TV. Get ready for another thrilling season of Survivor – we can’t wait to see who outwits, outplays, and outlasts the competition this time!