The host says his episode 2 move was a response to fan criticism.
Warning to all futureSurvivorplayers:Jeff Probstcarries a knife.
But they had made a little alteration, adding an orange headband to the idol figure.
Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 46’.Robert Voets/CBS
What inspired Probst to wield such a deadly weapon?
Number one, it makes me feel like I’m part of the fun.
And I’m also okay with negotiating.
Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 46’.Robert Voets/CBS
I’m good with it all!
But there was another message Probst wanted to deliver, and this one was to viewers.
However, the host acknowledges that the pendulum may have swung a littletoofar in that direction.
I hear you, I’m listening.
I do have an edge.
That was really the moment that I really kind of saw it, Probst says on the podcast.
It broke my back.
I was too soft.
There are limits to his newfound edge.
“You have to have the opportunity to play.
That was fun, and it gave me an opportunity to play.
On a previous new era season, the entire incident may have gone down differently.
Remember, I could have handled that in a very different way, he continues on the podcast.
But instead, I took the guidance of the fans and I pulled out my knife.
So for future players, feel free to bring it all.
The show is a living, breathing thing.
I also have said I went too far with Change History' [a.k.a.
That was all me.
And I heard that criticism and we got rid of it.
So I can change.
you’re able to mold me.
