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Survivor host Jeff Probst has previously stated that he had considered a celebrity edition of the hit CBS reality series but that it likely won't happen. But that doesn't mean we can't dream about the potential! In an era where celebrity reality series continue to dominate the airwaves, Survivor is one show that fans would be eager to see have a celebrity version.
Survivor has a plethora of fans who watch. Some are casual, some are superfans, and some are celebrities. Over the years, many famous faces have expressed their love for the program. Some have even shown their love by helping Jeff Probst with some ideas, like Tyler Perry and Jimmy Fallon. Would they ever head out to Fiji to play? Likely not, but there are some celebs that might! Here are ten famous faces who could potentially play. Mixing some fans with reality perennials, here are ten celebrities to join the Survivor family.
Release Date May 31, 2000
Cast Jeff Probst
Rating
Seasons 45
Studio
Story By Jeff Probst
Writers Jeff Probst
Network CBS
Directors Jeff Probst
Showrunner Jeff Probst
10 Lolo Jones
Olympian
Image via CBS Former Olympian Lolo Jones is no stranger to celebrity reality competitions. With credits that range from Dancing with the Stars to Celebrity Big Brother, The Challenge, and Name That Tune, Jones makes this list because this athlete loves to compete.
Despite some controversial remarks and opinions about her time on some of the series she appeared on, Jones can't say no to a chance to win. She has proven that she is eager to play and strategize. Would she be the best alliance member? Likely not. Would she be ripe for a blindside? Absolutely. Don't count her out, though; she's a tried and true competitor.
Celebrity Big Brother
Release Date February 7, 2018
Cast Todrick Hall , Julie Chen Moonves
Seasons 2
Story By chris kattan
Writers Chris Kattan
Network CBS
Directors John de Mol
9 Johnny Bananas
Reality Star
Image via MTV Johnny Bananas has made a career out of being a reality star. He first rose to prominence during his time on The Real World: Key West. From there, he became a constant face on The Challenge, earning the title of one of the biggest villains in its 40-season history. He took that moniker over to the first season ofHouse of Villains and then toThe Traitors Season 2.
With numerous credits in between, Johnny Bananas is another name that would likely not pass up a call to play. With a desire to assert his dominance as one of the best reality stars of all time, Bananas would go bananas on Survivor. With a history of an exceptional social-political game on The Challenge, Bananas would ease into Survivor, likely playing as an old-school villain. As proven on The Traitors, he is a threat and might get the chop right from the start.
The Challenge
Release Date April 20, 1998
Cast David Rainey , David Edwards , Gladys Sanabria , Eric Nies , Mark Long , Jonny Moseley , Dave Mirra , T. J. Lavin
Main Genre Reality
Seasons 39
Creator(s) Mary-Ellis Bunim , Jonathan Murray
Writers Mary-Ellis Bunim , Jonathan Murray
Streaming Service(s) Paramount+
Franchise(s) Road Rules
8 Rebecca Black
Singer
Image via CBS This is a complete wild card entry, but the former viral video star has been creeping into superstar territory ever since "Friday" was introduced to the world. Rebecca Black may have one of the worst songs ever made, but she has proven that she is a survivor. She had pushed away the hate and continued to make music. Her most recent single, "TRUST!" has showcased that she is a club pop princess.
In 2018, she appeared on the Fox series, The Four: Battle for Stardom, which allowed the world to see her in a new light. Since then, she's continued to sour and make a new name for herself. With the ability to outlast, Rebecca Black might be a formidable opponent. Having perseverance is essential on Survivor. Rebecca Black is the personification of that.
7 Maddie Ziegler
Dancer
Image via Lifetime Now, you might be scrolling through this list looking for superfan Sia, but the chances of the Australian pop star ever playing Survivor are slim to none. So, instead of Sia, let's throw in her surrogate, Maddie Ziegler! The child reality star first rose to fame as a personality on Dance Moms.
From there, she brought her talents to Sia music videos, including "Chandelier" and Elastic Heart." She has toured with Sia, she has appeared as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation, and even appeared in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story. Maddie Ziegler is all grown up and would be exciting to watch on reality television again. While the infamous Sia Award has been retired, it might just come out of retirement to give Ziegler the honor.
Release Date July 13, 2011
Seasons 8
6 Alexa Bliss
WWE Star
Image via WWE As one of the most popular female wrestlers, Alexa Bliss is a WWE superstar. With countless titles to her name, Alexa Bliss is a pure fighter and true champion. She is fun, flirty, and vivacious. She would bring her exquisite personality to the island while reminding her fellow castaways that she's not one to mess with.
Bliss has some reality credits on her resume, including Total Divas and The Masked Singer, so a trip to Fiji might not be too far from reality. Bliss could easily outplay her competitors on the beach as she's already done in the ring.
Total Divas
Release Date July 28, 2013
Seasons 9
5 Scott Porter
Actor
Image via Netflix Getting to travel to the island to report on Survivor is an honor very few receive. For actor Scott Porter, he has had the chance of a lifetime. He's even had a one-on-one with Jeff Probst to talk about the likelihood of a celebrity Survivor. As a self-proclaimed huge Survivor fan, the former Friday Night Lights star would most certainly jump on the opportunity to play his favorite game.
If he did play Survivor, it would not be his first foray into reality television. He most recently was the runner-up on The Masked Singer Season 11. He may not have won, so being a castaway on Survivor could be an opportunity to win. Survivor strives when it's filled with superfans, and what better than having a celebrity superfan living out their dream?
Release Date January 2, 2019
Seasons 10
Creator Craig Plestis
Main Genre Reality
Cinematographer Tim Murphy
Creator(s) Craig Plestis
Distributor Propagate Content, Fox Entertainment
Number of Episodes 67
4 Ilona Maher
Olympian
Image via ABC Sometimes, all it takes is an appearance on Dancing with the Stars to help boost a profile. Such is the case for Ilona Maher. Currently competing on Season 33 with her partner Alan Berstein, the world has been able to see the other side of the Olympic medalist.
Ilona Maher has proven that she is a strong competitor on the rugby field, something that would help her immensely in the game of Survivor. As an advocate for body positivity, having Maher out on the island would allow her to continue to amplify that image and story as she continues to make a name for herself. Maher could easily outlast her fellow castaways.
Release Date June 1, 2005
Cast Carrie Ann Inaba , Bruno Tonioli , Len Goodman , Tom Bergeron , Cheryl Burke , Tony Dovolani , Derek Hough , Mark Ballas , Karina Smirnoff , Maksim Chmerkovskiy , Kym Johnson , Sasha Farber , Val Chmerkovskiy , Emma Slater , Sharna Burgess
Seasons
Studio
Main Genre Reality
3 Gus Kenworthy
Olympian
Image via Fox Since becoming an Olympic hero, Gus Kenworthy hasn't been shy about stretching his skills on screen. He's appeared in scripted series like American Horror Story: 1984 and competed on reality shows like The Challenge: Champs vs ProsandSpecial Forces: World's Toughest Test.
Could Gus Kenworthy survive Survivor? Absolutely! Beyond his athletic prowess on the slopes, Kenworthy is an advocate and an all-around exceptional human. Though he may be used to competing in the cold, perhaps the heat of Fiji will reveal some new skills that could lead him to become Sole Survivor.
Special Forces: World's Toughest Test
Release Date January 4, 2023
Cast Mark Billingham , Jason Fox , Rudy Reyes , Shaun Dooley
Seasons 2
2 Monet X Change
Reality Star
Image via Paramount+ When it comes to charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars winner Monet X Change has it. Now, can she outwit, outplay, and outlast? It's possible. As another huge Survivor fan, Monet X Change would likely jump at the opportunity to fly to Fiji and play. She's even cross-promoted the series in the past.
When Monet X Change returned to compete on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7, she was the first in the Werk Room to begin talking about and assembling alliances. Monet X Change has the game sense to make it far. That is, as long as no one picks up on her exceptional social strategy skills. Monet would surely reveled in the opportunity to play, so expect her to play hard. Monet X Change on Survivor is the cross-over we all deserve.
Release Date February 2, 2009
Cast RuPaul
Seasons 15
Awards Nominations Primetime Emmy Awards, Critics Choice Awards
Awards Won Critics' Choice Real TV Awards: Best Competition Series
Producer Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, RuPaul, Steven Corfe, Mandy Salangsang, Chris McKim
Production Company World of Wonder
Number of Episodes 200
1 Tom Holland
Actor
Image via BBC OK, go with me on this for a second. This would never happen. Never in a million years, but let's manifest it! Tom Holland blindsided the world when he came out as a Survivor fan. As one of the most beloved Marvel heroes in history, the Survivor fandom was overjoyed to see Spider-Man is one of us! He has ecstatically discussed the show. He shared his favorite players. He praises the game.
With all of his dance and fight training, Tom Holland would excel at the challenges. He is sweet as pie and would have a brilliant social game. How could you vote out Spiderman!? That being said, with all the buzz surrounding a fourth Spider-Man film, Holland is bound to be quite busy for the foreseeable future. So, the chances of Tom Holland playing Survivor is as likely as pigs flying, but hey, we can dream!
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