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Brent88 · 12-08-2005, 08:00 PM

Ending widespread speculation that Survivor’s Jeff Probst would walk away from the show he has hosted since its inception in 2000, CBS Thursday confirmed to B&C that he has renewed his contract.

“We have a new agreement with Jeff Probst to continue as host of Survivor,” a CBS spokesman said.

Sources said it is a two-year deal that will take Probst through the hit show’s 16th edition in 2008.

Executive producer Mark Burnett produces two cycles of the series each season for CBS.

The 42-year-old Probst’s current contract was reportedly set to expire in the first half of 2006, when the upcoming 12th edition of Survivor ends.

Probst has been vocal about his desire to eventually settle down and start a family, which led to questions about whether he would want to make another long-term commitment to the program or simply leave.

But despite a flurry of speculative press reports questioning whether Probst would go, and who might replace him, he had never declared his intentions.

The Associated Press had quoted Probst as saying, “There’s the inevitable point where you go, ‘Do I want to do other things?’ But … I’ll never have as good a job as Survivor.”

Dr. Thong · 12-08-2005, 08:06 PM

Well, considering that this is the most successful thing he's ever been associated with and he's making beaucoups of money, I think I understand why.

vashti1999 · 12-08-2005, 08:22 PM

That's good he's staying. I don't think I'd want to see it if someone else steps in as host, it'd have a different feel and I'm not sure it'd be good. I like Probst on this show. He's underrated.

12-08-2005, 08:00 PM	#1
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	Probst to stay with Survivor through at least 2008 Ending widespread speculation that Survivor’s Jeff Probst would walk away from the show he has hosted since its inception in 2000, CBS Thursday confirmed to B&C that he has renewed his contract. “We have a new agreement with Jeff Probst to continue as host of Survivor,” a CBS spokesman said. Sources said it is a two-year deal that will take Probst through the hit show’s 16th edition in 2008. Executive producer Mark Burnett produces two cycles of the series each season for CBS. The 42-year-old Probst’s current contract was reportedly set to expire in the first half of 2006, when the upcoming 12th edition of Survivor ends. Probst has been vocal about his desire to eventually settle down and start a family, which led to questions about whether he would want to make another long-term commitment to the program or simply leave. But despite a flurry of speculative press reports questioning whether Probst would go, and who might replace him, he had never declared his intentions. The Associated Press had quoted Probst as saying, “There’s the inevitable point where you go, ‘Do I want to do other things?’ But … I’ll never have as good a job as Survivor.”
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Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	Well, considering that this is the most successful thing he's ever been associated with and he's making beaucoups of money, I think I understand why.
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vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	That's good he's staying. I don't think I'd want to see it if someone else steps in as host, it'd have a different feel and I'm not sure it'd be good. I like Probst on this show. He's underrated.
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