Is Survivor rigged?

No, Survivor is not completely real because the show has been known to use body doubles for contestants, and producers are known for manipulating which contestants get voted off the island against the contestants' wishes. The contestants are also at no risk of starving at any point in the competition.
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Is Survivor real or scripted?

Is 'Survivor' scripted? In short, Survivor is not scripted. With that being said, we all know how reality TV works. Some situations are dramatized in the editing room (it's their job!) and more lackluster portions of the players' stay on the island may be cut out.
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Do you get paid to be 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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Do losers on Survivor get paid?

According to Cinemablend, Survivor contestants make more than $10,000 for their time on the show and are all paid this amount for their participation in the series finale. Furthermore, the report claims that the first tribe member to be booted from the island earns him or herself a small bonus of $3,500.
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Do they give you condoms on Survivor?

A: Since the first "Survivor" season back in 2000, contestants have always been provided with certain basic necessities that they wouldn't really have on a desert island. The list includes tampons, condoms and contact-lens solution.
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Has anyone got pregnant on Survivor?

Survivor Star Georgia Jane Ray Reveals She Had An Ectopic Pregnancy While Filming The Show. Australian Survivor star Georgia Jane Ray has revealed she suffered an ectopic pregnancy while filming Survivor: Brains Vs. Brawn.
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Do girls on Survivor get shaved?

“The contestants do not have access to razors, nor do they shave during their time on the island,” Denhart answered. “Any lack of growth you notice probably has to do with waxing or laser procedures, or the quality of the footage on your TV screen.”
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What is Jeff Probst salary?

Jeff earns a salary of $8 million per year as host of the long running CBS reality show Survivor.
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Do Survivor contestants stay in hotels?

"Survivor" players who get voted out after the merge lose their shot at $1 million, but get to stay at a luxurious resort called Ponderosa as they wait to cast their final vote. Former "Survivor" competitors told Insider what it's actually like at the resort, from day-drinking to being cut off from the outside world.
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Is Jeff Probst on Survivor married?

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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What happens when you get your period on Survivor?

Patel said "Survivor" was already a "dirty, nasty game," and getting a period makes matters only worse. "You're hormonal, and you're also getting extreme levels of fatigue," she said. Beck told Insider that simply having a period in unfamiliar territory made managing symptoms more difficult. ," she said.
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Where do they poop in Survivor?

On Survivor, contestants do what they call the “aqua-dump.” Yes, that means that they go to the bathroom in the ocean. There's apparently an art to it: after you're done, you're supposed to wait ten seconds before pulling up your pants.
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Do Survivor contestants get food?

Players forage for a lot of their food, but do get rice

Subsequent challenges often come with tempting and tasty rewards — like chickens, beans, and vegetables — but players said that a surprising amount of food comes from the island around them.
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Do you actually get a million dollars if you win Survivor?

In the finale, Amber bested her boyfriend to take home the $1 million prize...just after he got down on one knee and proposed during the live reunion.
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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 difficult is it to get on Survivor?

Thousands apply. And each season, only 18 to 20 people make it through the grueling casting process to go experience the adventure of a lifetime and play the game. For those who dream about competing on Survivor, this is a must-read.
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Do Survivor players get toilet paper?

Contestants on 'Survivor' don't get toilet paper

“On season 38 of Survivor, I spent 38 days competing against strangers on an island in Fiji. The weirdest part, by far, was going #2. There are no bathrooms and no toilet paper,” Devens said.
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Who slept together on Survivor?

Amber Brkich and Rob Mariano

Together, the power couple went all the way to the Final 2 and, in the end, Amber was declared the Sole Survivor in a 4-3 jury vote. Rob won in another way, though—in the live season finale, Rob got down on one knee to propose and Amber said, "Yes!"
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What can you bring with you on Survivor?

Each participant is allowed to bring two luxury items from home. However, before filming begins, they must submit their items for approval. "Luxury items are typically emotional items like a family photo, or a picture of your dog, or a special necklace that has meaning," host Probst explains.
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Is Survivor being Cancelled?

Survivor has been renewed for seasons 43 and 44, so at least there's some good news to take away from the recent string of cancellations being dealt out. In Survivor terms, they've been given immunity and cannot be voted out for another year. Fans of the reality show are happy about the news.
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How much is Rob from Survivor worth?

"Boston Rob" Mariano Net Worth: "Boston Rob" Mariano is an American television personality who has a net worth of $2 million. "Boston Rob" Mariano has earned his net worth from his appearance on several reality television shows. He has appeared on Survivor and The Amazing Race.
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Can you brush your teeth on Survivor?

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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Why don't they wear swimsuits on Survivor?

"Survivor" stopped providing swimsuits to players in 2018, and the change comes with health risks. UTIs and other infections from wet, dirty clothes disproportionately affect people with vaginas. Several contestants have told Insider about their experience and concerns over sanitary conditions.
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Can you take meds on Survivor?

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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Does Survivor jury talk each other?

You see, the jury votes on a winner. Real world juries are sequestered, meaning they can't talk to one another about the case. On Survivor, jury advocates — players who want a specific person to win — and groupthink play a big role in the eventual decision.
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