Leave the shtick at home, future players.
The script is always the same whenSurvivorhostJeff Probstis busy snuffing a torch.
“The tribe has spoken,” he says pre-snuff.
Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
After the fire is extinguished, he adds, “It’s time for you to go.”
Occasionally he’ll add a hug, if asked, but that’s usually about it.
What motivated that here?"
Sierra Wright and Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
Robert Voets/CBS
So why did the snuffer address the snuffee in such a fashion this week?
“I just felt it was the right thing in that moment,” Probst answers on the podcast.
“And I still feel that way hearing it back.”
Rome Cooney and Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
“I hope it doesn’t,” the host says about interactions becoming over-the-top.
“Well, that’s a really actually perfect bookend to Kyle’s moment,” Probst responds.
We probably have to keep it, I guess I’ll respond.'"
That is exactly the interaction Probst hopes to avoid in the future.
“That’s what I’m pleading with: Players, don’t do that.
Not at the Tribal Council when we’re voting someone out.
Let that be pure.”
I actually didn’t plan that.
It just came up.
That’s my personality.'
And then I’d have to say, ‘Okay, well, then it was authentic.'"
For more from Probst on the most recent episode ofSurvivor 47, check out the latest installment ofOn Fire.
