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Jeff Probst on 'Survivor: Micronesia'
Posted January 29, 2008 12:50:00 PM


When "Survivor" returns to Palau on "Survivor: Micronesia -- Fans vs. Favorites," premiering Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. on CBS, there will be romance on the island, something that hasn't been a big part of the show since the "All-Star" series when "Boston" ROB MARIANO and AMBER BRKICH hooked up.

Sure, there has been some flirting, but this time out there is so much more. According to host JEFF PROBST, "We have some of the most intimate footage we have ever had of a love affair developing and 'consummating' in a 'Survivor' way. It was brilliant how we captured it, because they tried to hide. We out-thought them."

But not to worry. According to Probst, in addition to the machete, pot and flint that they give each tribe, they also make sure they have tampons and condoms, because, as he says, "We don't want to have any 'Survivor' babies."

Back for another season to try to outwit, outplay and outlast their fellow castaways are CIRIE FIELDS, JONATHAN PENNER, ELIZA ORLINS, AMANDA KIMMEL, JONNY FAIRPLAY, JAMES CLEMENT, PARVATI SHALLOW, OZZY LUSTH, AMI CUSACK and YAU-MAN CHAN, who make up the Favorites team.

Initially, 20 former "Survivors" thought they would be invited back, but that was just a ruse, so they wouldn't discover they were going up against 10 hard-core fans. Two former castaways did reject the invitation to return: last season's COURTNEY YATES and TOM WESTMAN, who won the "Survivor: Palau" season.

Jeff explains he ran into Tom in New York, who explained his reason for not participating: "He said, 'Look how the game played for me. Everything went my way. I am the fireman who was the nice guy and won. All I would do is tarnish that image.'"

Even before "Survivor: Micronesia" hits the tube, the series has been given a green light for another two seasons by CBS -- and Jeff will be back to host.

"All you have to really do is step inside my shoes for a single moment, and you understand why," he says of his new deal. "I travel the world, I get to host and produce one of the most exciting shows -- and I make more money than any college dropout should make."


  http://www.etonline.com/index.html?tag=survivor-micronesia

puddin:
Heres a video of the crew/challenge camp at EW~

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1137819692/bclid1155151521/bctid1402023779

Kogs:

--- Quote ---Outwit, outplay... outconsume "supercharged" sunflower seeds?
CBS Consumer Products is moving its "Survivor" brand into the world of health and fitness, signing up two new licensees -- with many more on the horizon.

First up: "Survivor Supercharged Sunflower Seeds," which will hit stores in March, and the "Survivor Fitness Program," which bows this spring in Chicago.

" 'Survivor' is part of the lexicon now here in the United States," said Liz Kalodner, exec VP and g.m. of CBS Consumer Products. "We can translate it into any product or experience that is about challenging one's self, or the ultimate outdoor experience. Both of these new launches play into that."

Fitness Team One created the "Survivor Fitness Program," which relies on "Survivor"-style game elements and physical challenges to shape up participants.

As for the "Survivor" sunflower seeds, Full Charge Energy Foods came up with the vitamin-infused product, which will contain 100% of the daily recommended dose of vitamins B and C.

Kalodner joined the Eye in 2006 to head the consumer products division, and recently turned her attention to "Survivor." The new licensing push comes as "Survivor" launches its 16th edition tonight, "Survivor Micronesia: Fans vs. Favorites."

Exec said she's in the process of securing deals that will create "Survivor"-branded outdoor adventure programs and corporate team-building/leadership development plans.

On the product front, "Survivor" camping gear and active apparel are among the items in play, as well as more energy-based food.

"We've got a lot of irons in the fire," Kalodner said of the new branded licensing strategy. "You'll see a lot more along the way."
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puddin:
Oh goodie, last time I ate sunflower seeds they were wormy  :lol:

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