“For 22 years, survivor has been exploring the idea of group dynamics and relationships in a truly unique way. You take a group of strangers and deprive them of everything. You abandon them and force them to build a new society while being dependent on each other. This is group dynamics. Then you put this game on and you have to vote players out. In the end, the last remaining player wins a million. “
this is how Jeff Probst Open the clip below for a sneak peek at the upcoming premiere survivor 44. But for the 18 people who stood before the host and executive producer, this wasn’t new information. Although they come from various places and walks of life, they share an unabashed love for the long-running reality show, from new fans to those who watched it in May 2000. Apparently, with this cast, they’re also eager to express their excitement in weird ways.
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Probst started the season with what the show has always done: bypassing the trumpets and gauging everyone’s first impressions.But when he went to the excited 36-year-old Puerto Rican salon owner, he got more than he expected Yamil “Yam Yam” Arocho. He wanted a tribe that would give anything. “If you had to spit out everything inside of you. If you had to shed every tear,” he described. “We’re family here. So, bring it on! I’ll grab your vomit bag. I’ll wipe your tears away.”
Probst then went to the 23 year old research manager Franny Malin, Surprised that Yam Yam mentioned family after only being on the beach for a minute. But she said their exposure to Fiji’s beaches had brought them together. “We’re just standing here. It’s about the color thing. We’re already breathing each other’s bad breath. Bonds are forming quickly and I think they’re going to be very strong.”
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Finally, Probst polls 43-year-old ‘last man’ Matthew Grinstead-MayerWhen asked about his current level of anxiety, the barbershop owner replied: “I’m just trying to figure out what’s going on right now. I’m sure I should be scared, but I’m not there right now. I’m just trying to take a deep breath Take a breath and hold it in. Because if I don’t, I feel like my heart is going to jump right up here and mess up everyone in the front row.”
Considering Probst described season 44 as “tense, unpredictable, inspiring and funniest of all,” the introductions are a perfect fit for the cast. This season’s trailer showcases several drastic elements, including stopping the challenge to seek medical attention.So the vomit bag provided by Yam Yam and the organ overflow that Matthew talked about could be a sign of things to come survivor 44.
Check out the clip above for a sneak peek. survivor 44 The two-hour special premieres March 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Next, check out our interview survivor 43 Winner Mike Gabler.
