The showrunner also stands solidly behind casting Bhanu on the program.
How can someone get voted out ofSurvivorwithout actually getting voted out?
Well, that very scenario unfolded on this weeks episode ofSurvivor 46.
Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 46’.Robert Voets/CBS
Robert Voets/CBS
The host explained his decision on the latest episode of hisOn Fire With Jeff Probstpodcast.
And that something different meant not stringing Bhanu along any longer with such an obvious result.
In this case, what it allowed us to do was let Bhanu finish his story on his terms.
Bhanu Gopal on ‘Survivor 46’.Robert Voets/CBS
And I love how he handled it because he remained true to himself.
His tribe mates were very accepting, and simultaneously, no doubt grateful he was leaving.
But it allowed Bhanu to bring some level of agency in the closure to his experience.
We’re going to snuff your torch, and your game is over.
The key driver for us is always the same.
It has to be authentic to what the player experienced and tell their story in a respectful way.
We’re not going to bury somebody, but we’re also not going to try and protect somebody.
It’s not about that.
It’s about showing what happened.
Because that is the kind of authenticity that we are desperately seeking.
And don’t be confused: I’m not saying you should be like Bhanu.
I’m saying be yourself and trust.
That’s the only play.
Bhanu drove his tribe mates crazy.
But it’s not because he was a compassionate, caring person.
He drove them crazy because of his lack of gameplay abilities.
