There are always rumors swirling about what the theme of future Survivor seasons might be. As the host for dozens of seasons, Jeff Probst is often the one to respond to those rumors, either fueling or dispelling them.
Most recently, there were whispers about whether the reality TV competition would ever opt for a "golden" season—that is, one made up entirely of older participants. Now, Jeff has come out to give his candid opinion on the suggestion.
Jeff Isn't Hot On The Idea Of A Golden Season
On a recent episode of his podcast, On Fire, Jeff got into the potential of a Survivor season with all 50+ contestants. He mentioned that, while the popularity of shows like The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette had created more interest in reality shows with older participants, he didn't see it as the future of Survivor.
Jeff elaborated that, purely from a practical production standpoint, limiting casting to a certain age bracket would be challenging:
Jeff Says A Golden Season Would Lack 'Complexity'
Jeff went on to say that he wasn't into the idea of more exclusive Survivor casting.
He explained he liked the way that generational differences played into relationships on the show, and cited a different example of exclusivity that he would also find off for the show:
To end his remarks on the idea, Jeff jokingly teased that anyone who wanted to be on the show shouldn't delay auditioning, as anyone was welcome to for any open season.
