“I don’t have any reservations about ‘48.’
I think it’s a great season.”
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Sure, first impressions are important.
Jeff Probst on “Survivor 48'.Credit:Robert Voets/CBS
But sometimes,lastimpressions make even more of an impact.
Just ask thecast ofSurvivor 48.
It was all those people getting voted out with idols in their pockets.
Jeff Probst and the cast of “Survivor 48'.Robert Voets/CBS
After filming, we went to the Hostmaster General himself for answers.
Yeah, the players in48definitely were very aware of the power of an idol,Jeff Probsttells EW.
The history of idols in46made an impact.
The cast of ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
And those gambles one way or the other really are at the heart ofSurvivor.
What players saw in46is playing a risky game is part of playingSurvivor, Probst says.
You also definitely don’t want to go home with one in your pocket.
Shauhin Davari, Eva Erickson, Joe Hunter, Bianca Roses, Joe Hunter and Thomas Krottinger on ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
Sometimes it is simply a case of damned if you do, and get voted out if you dont.
And to that, I would say that’s justyourdefinition.
I would say No, I’m using it as a weapon.
Turns out I didn’t need it, but I used it as a weapon.
As for how Probst himself would handle an idol?
I don’t know what I would do in that situation.
I’ve contemplated it many times.
Those are the big money rolls that either get you to the next day or get you sent home.
Even outside of idols, the host says to expect lots of big money rolls throughout the game.
Every season has its own vibe, Probst notes.
We knew47was going to be good.
We knew the back half was great with the gameplay.
We were a little surprised by how quickly people took to the group.
We were happily surprised, because we can’t always tell.
But he feels they can tell pretty clearly with the next installment.
I don’t have any reservations about48.
I think it’s a great season.
I love the gameplay.
I’m really optimistic about this season.
I go back to something you used to harp on all the time, Probst says.
You used to say, Probst always says that he wants you to make big moves.
I’m still saying it to this day!
You cannot win this game by playing a passive game.
So I like that.
When you’re worried about losing, you get tight and you start second-guessing, Should I do that?
Should I do this?
That’s why second-time players are always going to be better than first-time players.
I’ve been here before, I’ve played in the Super Bowl.
I know what the nerves feel like.
So it’s always a win-win.
Survivor 48premieres Feb. 26 on CBS.
