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Throughout the last two decades,Survivorhas managed to keep the audience hooked with its gripping intensity. But in the midst of all the grueling challenges and tasks, it has also produced its fair share of controversies and drama. However, for one contestant this escalated to a point that she left the show altogether.
Former player of the show, Sue Hawk had made some serious allegations against the first winner of the show Richard Hatch. What adds more intrigue is the fact that host Jeff Probst was aware of this situation all along.
Richard Hatch’s Controversial Survival History
Being the very first winner ofSurvivorbrought a lot of fame for Richard Hatch, despite him rubbing everyone the wrong way. But this was further escalated when fellow contestant, Sue Hawk brought some serious allegations against Hatch. This brought the winner to the center of everyone’s attention.
Hawk made a startling claim that Hawk had“sxually violated”her during a challenge. The contestant was already quite known for participating in tasks nde and had allegedly brushed up against her. Further, this prompted her to discuss the entire ordeal with hostJeff Probstand she told him that“I was ss*xually violated, humiliated, dehumanized and totally spent.”
The trauma of the same made her so distressed that she voluntarily decided to leave the show. However, later she also reflected that the duo has buried the hatchet and“come to terms”with the entire past drama. Interestingly, even after this allegation he was not removed from the show.
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More, so even Probst was aware of the allegations beforehand, but no necessary steps were taken against Hatch. Adding to this, he also fully denied the accusations that Hawk had brought against him in 2019. Further, he went as far as to express no remorse about his decision to play the game n*de.
Jeff Probst Reflects on the True Cost of Hosting Survivor
When it comes to consistency, no other host can beat Jeff Probst. He has been a loyal part ofSurvivorsince 2000 and has now also taken over the showrunner duties. However, with this huge popularity,Probstopened up about one significant drawback of hosting the show. In an interview viaIn Touch,Probst detailed that because of the show he spends a lot of time away from his family.
On being asked the“hardest challenge”of hosting the show. He replied“Leaving. Leaving home. And that is not a woe is me that’s just the truth.”Interestingly, on the personal front, he has been married to Lisa Ann Russell since 2011 and he’s also a stepfather to her two kids.
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The host also added that filming two seasons of the show every year, takes most of his time. He further added:
I love my family, I love my life at home, the comfort of a cup of coffee and my routine, and every time I have to leave I remind myself, that’s the reason you get to get up and have a cup of coffee is this amazing show you get to do.
The show is currently airing its 47th season and Probst has already talked about its 50th milestone. All in all, he remains committed to fully deliver his showrunner duties by making each season even better than the last one.
You can watchSurvivorin Hulu.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
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