Do survivors get toilet paper?

There are no bathrooms and no toilet paper,” Devens said. “Our tribe designated a small cove on the island as the bathroom area. Every morning thousands of minnows would flood into the cove, pushed by the current.”
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Do they poop in the water on Survivor?

On Survivor, contestants do what they call the “aqua-dump.” Yes, that means that they go to the bathroom in the ocean.
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Where do Survivor contestants go to the toilet?

Here's what you need to know about pooping on the show. Tribes designate a part of the beach, dubbed "Coconut Grove," to do their business. Some players prefer the aqua-dump technique, which can be cleaner but less private.
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Do Survivor contestants get tampons?

As always, the cast members do receive essential items such as tampons and condoms, and he said that birth control comes into play soon, as there are "love affairs this season, plural," including "some of the most intimate footage we've ever had."
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What supplies do Survivor contestants get?

15. Production is not allowed to aid players with supplies. Every stick and bamboo shoot collected in the process of shelter building is gathered by the players themselves, without any assistance from the Survivor crew. "The players are not given any additional supplies from production.
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How do Survivor contestants poop?

Our tribe designated a small cove on the island as the bathroom area. Every morning thousands of minnows would flood into the cove, pushed by the current. "I subscribed to the 'aqua-dump' method of using the bathroom. That's when you walk into the ocean, do your business in the water, then clean up in the water.
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Do they really starve on Survivor?

"You can eat as much as you want. You can drink as much as you want," Boehlke said. "Eventually the people in Ponderosa stop caring about the game. You're just having a big party every single day."
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What do girls do on Survivor when on period?

Elaine Stott of “Survivor: Island of the Idols” shared that production asks contestants to submit necessities in advance, which are then locked away in an off-camera medical box in the woods. The box can include items such as tampons, contact lenses, sunscreen, bug spray or medicine.
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Do survivors brush their teeth?

The cast learns to get inventive in order to brush their teeth. Hannah Shapiro, runner-up on the 33rd season of Survivor and contributor to Men's Health, told Mic that the contestants brush our teeth with bamboo while they're on the island.
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Did Jeff Probst marry a contestant from Survivor?

Probst was married to his first wife, psychotherapist Shelley Wright, from 1996 to 2001. In 2004, after filming on Survivor: Vanuatu wrapped, he began dating one of the contestants, Julie Berry. They broke up in early 2008. Probst married his second spouse, Lisa Ann Russell, on December 5, 2011.
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Do contestants hook up on Survivor?

While some contestants end up at odds with each other — especially as certain people find themselves voted off the island and out of the competition — others find that they have common ground. And several times over the years, there have been some notable hookups on Survivor.
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Do they get clean water on Survivor?

Do Survivor contestants get fresh water? What is this? As to water: Yes, they boil water, and yes, clean water is provided.
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Do Survivor contestants sleep in hotels?

No. Producers and camera operators stay at their camps all day and all night — in part to make sure they don't miss footage, but also to ensure the cast's safety.
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Do Survivor contestants get toothpaste?

And one fan asked if the cast get their own personal hygiene items, Denhart responded, “Yes and no.” “They have access to a container with necessary supplies, such as feminine products, birth control, vital medications, contact lens solution, sunscreen, and insect repellent,” Denhart explained.
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Do Survivor jury members get paid?

Survivor. In 2018, Johnny Fairplay claimed that the first person eliminated from Survivor gets $3,500, and the jury members receive $40,000. He said that the final two receive $100,000 while the winner earns the $1 million prize.
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Was Brenda from Survivor pregnant on the show?

At the Reunion Show, Brenda (via satellite) received an apology from Dawn in an attempt by Jeff Probst to make amends and hopefully cease the commotion. Brenda also revealed she was pregnant in the late stages, thus explaining why she could not attend the Reunion in person.
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Do Survivor contestants eat?

'Survivor' contestants notoriously get to eat more during rewards. Despite the little food Survivor contestants can get for themselves during the season, many contestants also win rewards that allow them to eat a bit more.
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Can Survivor contestants take medication?

There's a reason the cast members leave the location looking a little scruffy and unkempt: the contestants are stripped of toiletries like razors, hairbrushes, and toothbrushes. The only thing they do have access to is important necessities, like medication, sunblock, insect repellent, or contact solution.
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How do people on Survivor keep their teeth so white?

Speaking to 10 Daily this week, Janine Allis revealed the unique method that Survivor castaways use to clean their teeth. 'We actually chewed bamboo because it had little bristles like a toothbrush,' she explained.
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Is Courtney from Survivor anorexic?

In an interview following her exit from the show, Courtney's castmate Leslie told Reality TV World that Courtney is "just genetically like that. She's not an anorexic. She eats, she just has a quick metabolism. I was worried about her out there to be honest with you just because I got real maternal."
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How much weight do you lose on Survivor?

Survivor 36: Ghost Island (35 days)

I put on approximately 10 pounds before the game started. I lost all of that, and quite a bit more during that month—up to almost 12 % of my body weight. My weight fluctuated not only during the game, but afterwards, as well.
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What do Survivor contestants do after they are voted off?

Eliminated castaways are taken away from Tribal Council and interviewed by a psychiatrist for debriefing, after which they proceed to a medical tent where the castaway undergoes a medical examination which includes treatment of wounds incurred during the game and comparison of pre- and post-game weight.
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What was the worst season of Survivor?

Season 14: Fiji is our choice for the worst season of Survivor, ever.
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How much clothes can you bring on Survivor?

You're allowed to bring: Two shirts. Jacket / Hoodie (edit: never seen a raincoat or soft shell in the recent seasons, so no SftS answers :) )
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Do you get paid for being on Survivor?

In addition to competing for a $2 million grand prize, the contestants are reportedly offered around $35,000 to return for the reunion. While someone can earn a pretty sweet paycheck, Survivor is definitely considered one of the toughest reality shows to appear on.
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