The host also reacts to what he calls one of his favorite origin stories ever.
The new era ofSurvivorhas featured a lot of twists, turns, journeys, advantages, and idols.
“Mainly because of the courage of Jake to share so openly.

Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 45’.Robert Voets/CBS
And maybe he should start it with playing this scene fromSurvivor 45and then get into it.”
“I’m really glad you said that, because I hear it too,” Probst responds.
“And I can see how you could draw that conclusion.

Jake O’Kane on ‘Survivor 45’.Robert Voets/CBS
There are people on this season that don’t have this incredible backstory.
It’s not about that.
All we want onSurvivorare compelling, authentic people.
So just trust us that we’re telling the truth.
Don’t give a shot to make assumptions based on what you’ve seen.
If you want to playSurvivor, apply.”