Jeff Probst REVEALS His Favorite Moments From 20 Years of 'Survivor' | Full Interview

ET spoke with Jeff Probst about what twists the fans can expect on the 40th season of 'Survivor' that debuts Feb. 12 on CBS.

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[kayleealdridge]

survivor will forever go down in tv history, best show ever created

[zacktobin]

I’ve never seen an interviewer be praised so much in the comment section.

[jas]

I can't imagine Survivor without Jeff Probst. I love him most at tribal. His questions are so perceptive and he has a way of pulling emotions out of people, it's always fascinating to watch. He's always been good, but over the years, he's gotten even better at what he does. Here's to another 40 seasons!!!

[beaner]

Jeff is such a good host, it’s hard to match him in an interview. But this guy does an immaculate job of matching the same energy & linguistics as Jeff in this interview. Great job! 👏

[micahedwards]

Notice how he has been doing this for 20 years and hasn’t actually aged

[Riwankiwahlang]

Survivor is probably the only reality show that still manages to stay relevant till date without even trying to stay relevant., that's how good this show is. I love you survivor.

[JoshGubbins]

Looking at this interview there’s no way you would tell me Jeff Probst is 58 and is still this enthusiastic. Incredible

[coolsaint]

If Jeff retires this interviewer is my vote for next host.

[cupmccutcheon]

I am 77 years old and I have never missed any shows. Always look for Wednesday to come around so I can watch Survivor.

[tommymcphee]

He reveals his favorite moments at 8:20

[amandasalmento]

Great job whoever was the interviewer. I’ve been watching a lot of these interviews with Jeff for the 40th season with most people asking the same questions with similar responses. He managed to ask the questions in new ways and I think get deeper answers from Probst.

[trent]

My heart when he said he saw his past 20 years in them 🥺

[martinmonroe]

From my perspective, Jeff's love for the show, when he gets automatically excited talking about it, explains the most, why there's something about Survivor, that WE ALL love. Even my girlfriend, who's not much into the reality shows, loved watching it shen I showed her my favorite season for the first time. I'm from Europe, unfortunatelly for me, I'll never get the chance to play, but I love just imagining it. Hanging on the beach, play the game with totally random people... Just thinking about it is amazing.

[tammym]

I've been watching from season 2. My son has been watching since he was 3. He would have his own competitions at summer camp, family gatherings, and with action figures in the bathtub.
He's 13 now. He has researched so much he knows everything there is to know. He can tell you almost every cast member ever! He wants to play! Stay on long enough to give him a chance. It's his biggest dream!

[Gourgandise]

I'm glad Jeff is not sick of it. I don't want him to retire. He's the best. I love how tough but fair he can be sometimes.

[mlv]

Jeff Probst gets it! He understands why we love this show. He loves this show. Hardcore fans of ANY show have never had a better host. Thanks for loving this show, Jeff.

[kgrimes]

The great thing about probst is that he's there everyday with them... Throughout the whole challenge. He endures the heat and rain and throws jabs during challenges and tribal. The way he talks with them gets the contestants to really open up. I also watch big brother and amazing race and Phil only interacts with them is when they reach the mat. Julie interacts from the air condition studio and only comes face to face with them before they enter or when they're evicted. I truly think jeff is the best host ever!

[JasonJFlippingLife]

Started watching survivor a month ago and I'm hooked for life. Can't believe I never saw the show until now.

[lukeserfontein]

Jeff is so well spoken and was such a massive part of my childhood! What a guy!

[dogelover]

This interviewer is literally the best. Like he knows his stuff