TMC
08-21-2025, 08:27 PM
https://ew.com/jeff-probst-explains-survivor-49-players-replaced-alternates-11794636
The two unnamed contestants were likely dismissed for engaging in communication before the game began. “What I can say about the reason we made the move is this,” Probst tells EW. “Survivor has rules and standards, and if a player crosses that line, we act. It’s one of the reasons we bring alternates, is to have our own insurance.” Probst adds: “Typically, we bring alternates in case somebody gets sick or has a panic attack and can't begin the game. That's very, very, very rare there. But regardless why we brought them there initially, they are also there to serve as a reminder that we do put a lot of importance on the integrity of the game, and we won't let anything or any person put that in jeopardy.”
The two unnamed contestants were likely dismissed for engaging in communication before the game began. “What I can say about the reason we made the move is this,” Probst tells EW. “Survivor has rules and standards, and if a player crosses that line, we act. It’s one of the reasons we bring alternates, is to have our own insurance.” Probst adds: “Typically, we bring alternates in case somebody gets sick or has a panic attack and can't begin the game. That's very, very, very rare there. But regardless why we brought them there initially, they are also there to serve as a reminder that we do put a lot of importance on the integrity of the game, and we won't let anything or any person put that in jeopardy.”