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The 50th anniversary of Survivor is planning on experimenting with a new format: letting fans vote on the main elements of the game.
The Big Picture: While Survivor remains a hallmark of broadcast TV, the last five years have consistently seen the show dip below 10 million viewers and continue to decline — a stark difference from its peak of almost 30 million viewers. By switching up the format and getting the fans involved, Survivor is hoping for a resurgence.
Behind the Scenes: What are you voting off the island for Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans?
- Starting tomorrow (the debut of Survivor Season 48), fans can vote here on what twists, idols, and advantages should or shouldn’t be included during the 50th season.
- Voting will be open all spring, with the results revealed to the contestants at the start of the 50th anniversary.
Final Challenge: Survivor 50 is something of a greatest hits version of the show, with the cast being composed of past winners and other fan favorites. Considering the vast age gaps between the contestants, expect the season to play up the generational divides, pitting Gen X against Gen Z and boomers against millennials. It’s the type of buzzy competition that could make Survivor a winner again… and maybe usher in a new era of the show on streaming that will always have a voting element to it.
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