Survivor 50 - Early Speculation

In this video, I talk about my general thoughts on Survivor 50 after the recent official announcement that Survivor 50 will be a returnee season.

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[mikeramp]

i’m just happy jeff’s confirmed that pre-40 players are in the running

[classiccarfanatic]

It would be nice if 49 was a 30s-40s all star season, and 50 with legends. I would love to see Cirie, FairPlay, Russel, Malcolm, Stephanie, etc. to come back.

[CelestialLight]

SEASON 50: The Battle of the Eras!

24 returning players
3 tribes of 8 players

Old Era Tribe 2000-2010 Seasons 1-21

Golden Era Tribe 2011-2020
Seasons 22-40

New Era Tribe 2021-present
Seasons 41-49

[WilsonReviews]

That og ghost island sounds like the worst twist of all time lmao

[theanalysis]

the s50 casting process boutta be the greatest pre season in all of reality tv😭

[thoringroth]

I wish I had the source but I’m pretty certain Probst said he would reserve 39 days for important seasons, which would mean that 50 would definitely be 39.

[maxeisenman]

Plot twist: survivor 50 will be the only season of the year that year. 50 days, 50 returning players, 1 survivor.😂

[theggamer]

If it wasn’t for Bruce coming back in 45 I would be starving for returnee player seasons.

[Pajama_Pianist]

The notion of returning players has been far from Jeff's mind for some time now that he hasn't given it much thought. I wouldn't be shocked if reuniting with past players, bringing them through the casting process a second time, and subsequently watching them play a hard and cutthroat game reignites the idea of returnee seasons in Jeff's mind. There will undoubtedly be people that Jeff wants to see play only to be cut due to the casting and format restraints. Because of this, I could see season 52, 53, or 54—barring 50 has a good run and reception—being another general all-star season.

[TheKylter]

My brain is so sunk in survivor, every time he says 'obviously' i think he's saying 'Ozzy'

[lurkinginshadows]

If Edge of Extinction were to be included in Season 50, then the season has to be longer than 26 days. EoE was designed to test the booted contestants to the limit while they were waiting for an opportunity to get back into the game, and 26 day schedule is simply not enough to properly serve EoE’s purpose, imo. And 3 tribe format is no go as well. 2 tribes of 10, EoE, 33+ day schedule (at least a week longer than current format).

[gustavocampos]

Never happening but I would love Kenny/Crystal from Gabon

[duncan]

Survivor 50 will be Survivor first boots

[itsjoesantos]

See, I'd be fine with the edge if it was purely restricted to the pre-merge. I'd rather it not be there but the biggest problem with it was how much of an advantage the edge returnee got by basically avoiding the main game and by getting to know and trauma bond with the jury members.

Natalie really fumbled the bag in making enemies on the edge. If they end it once the merge hits and have everyone go home, then I think it'd be more fair.

[realteamwall]

i really wanted 47 to be second chance 2
if they wait any longer there will simply be too many people that need to return
i honestly think 47 48 49 and 50 should all have returning players

47 - second chance 2
48 - blood vs water 3
49 - fans vs favorites 3
50 - heroes vs villains 2

[JMaster]

We've done Winners at War, now it's time for a Runner-Up Redemption season for 50

[lyndsayeverett]

My realistic-ish ideal survivor 50 would be:
No theme or second chance 2.
No player from before 30s (there will be so many newer players that I feel like any older players will be easily picked off which will just be so underwhelming).
I reluctantly accept the edge but don't want fire tokens or new dumb twists to it. I wouldn't mind them altering the format to make it more "fair" somehow but I specifically don't want them to make it more OP.
2 tribes of 10.
At least one tribe swap (maybe expand from 2 tribes to 3 at 18 to satisfy Jeff's fetish for 3 tribes of 6?).
More than 26 days (30?) due to edge and/or larger cast.
Less twists that take away the agency of the players.
No losing votes (the most unrealistic request of all of them lol).

[CelestialLight]

Yeah that’s a good point, they are casting based on race instead of character now. Since most of the best players prior to season 41 are white they would not be picked because they are white, which is racist and absurd. Woke culture is destroying entertainment. Seasons 41 onwards have been quite subpar compared to the older seasons due to the forced castings.

[corksauls]

Why do old school players need to be tested in the new era format? I’d rather see new era players tested in the 39 day game

[sanjumitra]

I do think that Jeff not caring about placements is really great! I would love to see players like So Kim, Natalie Cole, Reem, Bhanu and Jelinsky to atleast get a shot. Even someone like Ali Eliott or Stephanie Johnson though that is a massive strength, Even Bruce would be fun!