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What is the hardest thing about being on Survivor?

The sleeping conditions and lack of rest can take a toll on players. "Survivor: Island of the Idols" player Elaine Stott said sleeping at camp in man-made huts is worse than it looks on-screen. "The sleeping arrangements are a lot harder than what you would imagine," she told Insider.
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Has there been any serious injuries on Survivor?

Since its debut in 2000, hundreds of castaways have played the game of “Survivor.” While many have been injured on CBS's reality TV show, no one has ever died during filming.
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Is Survivor rigged at all?

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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What really happens on Survivor?

Some camera shots require multiple takes from the players

Although "Survivor" is unscripted, there are certain elements of the show that are set up multiple times or reenacted to achieve the perfect shot. Patel said they would often have to film multiple takes of the iconic walk down the beach to tribal council.
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What if you get your period on Survivor?

According to multiple "Survivor" players, getting an extra pair of underwear is rare, even if you're on your period. But it's not unheard of. Stott said she was able to change her underwear on "about day 30" after she lost a visible amount of 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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Can you cheat in Survivor?

Trying to survive on Survivor seems to involve a little cheating on very rare occasions, even if contestants are usually caught doing it. As everyone knows who watch Survivor regularly, the contestants on the islands have to forage for their own food to keep themselves…well, alive.
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Is Survivor a scripted show?

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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Did anyone ever died on Survivor?

'Survivor' deaths: Remembering Clay Jordan and 10 other castaways we've lost. Since its debut in 2000, hundreds of castaways have played the game of “Survivor.” While many have been injured on CBS's reality TV show, no one has ever died during filming.
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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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Where do they sleep on Survivor?

You just lay there because you're getting poured on. We slept on bamboo, which is torture. You can't sleep on the ground because of the bugs, and there's snakes, crabs and rats. So you don't want to sleep on the ground, because you'll get eaten up, but the ground would've been way more comfortable.
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Where do survivors poop?

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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Has anyone ever voted for themselves on Survivor?

It's impossible to vote for yourself on "Survivor," but Tyson effectively managed to do it. His alliance planned to split its vote between Russell and Parvati in case Russell played a hidden immunity idol. Tyson wanted to make sure Parvati went home, so he voted for her instead, leading to a 4-3 vote.
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Do they get tampons on Survivor?

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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Can people steal on Survivor?

Let's clear this up for fans and future players: When someone finds an idol, it is their idol, regardless of whether they hide it in their personal bag or bury it in the sand. An idol can never be taken from you.
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What is the youngest Survivor contestant?

At 18 years old, Will Wahl is the youngest person ever to compete on Survivor, but he most definitely did not want to be seen as a “kid” in the eyes of his competitors.
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Who is the best Survivor player ever?

Cirie Fields

Across four seasons and over 120 days of gameplay, Cirie has established herself as one of "Survivor's" biggest success stories, despite never getting to the Final Tribal Council. During her first two seasons, "Survivor: Panama" and "Survivor: Micronesia — Fans vs.
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Who is the most popular Survivor player?

1. "Boston Rob" Mariano (Marquesas, All-Stars, Heroes vs Villains, Redemption Island) Just look at that winning smile! Boston Rob was the Sole Survivor on Survivor: Redemption Island.
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Who has played Survivor the most?

After two decades and 41 seasons, who are the 19 “Survivor” castaways with the most days played on the island? Obviously, frequent returnees “Queen” Sandra Diaz-Twine, “Boston” Rob Mariano and Parvati Shallow all make the list, but some of the other record-holders may surprise you.
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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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Do they get toilet paper on Survivor?

There are no bathrooms and no toilet paper. 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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Can Survivor contestants hook up?

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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