Survivor One World watchers weren’t the only ones who thought this season was a bit of a bore. Even host Jeff Probst revealed his true feelings about the season to Entertainment Weekly.
“I think this season was a bit of a letdown,” Jeff said. “No fault of the Survivors, we are the producers. We just didn’t have the standout moments and characters needed for a great season.”
Jeff says that won’t be the case for next season. Survivor Philippines “is going to be a return to GREAT Survivor. I really believe we will remind the audience of how fun Survivor can be.”
Ratings for the finale were also down. Looks like after about week four when it became clear Kim was going to steamroll all the way to the end a couple of folks decided they could use that three hours on Sunday for something more productive. According to reports, the ratings were 10.22 million for the finale and 8.07 million stuck around for the live reunion. That’s down 30 percent for the finale compared to last Spring. The reunion was down 29 percent.
I think more people would of watched the finale if it wasn’t 3 hours long on a sunday night!! most people have to work Mondays and can’t stay up that late.
The finale was on Mother’s day and that didn’t help either. But the cast was boring. We need more interesting comps also. I want the cast to be those we love and those we love to hate.I love the show and will watch it forever, but we the viewers want surprises and something that leaves us wanting more.
I have to agree with Jeffy – it was a letdown of a season for me personally. I could never find that one player to cheer for throughout the season. Glad it’s over and hope the next season is better – wouldn’t have to go far to be better, in my opinion.
I have honestly watched EVERY episode of EVERY season of Survivor, and this was BY FAR the most boring season of all. In fact, after they eliminated Tarzan, I didn’t even bother to watch the finale for the first time ever! The girls vs. guys in the beginning was a BAD idea and set the show up to be boring and uneventful. Kim wasn’t even likeable and everyone else was just idiotic puppets. Whoever cast this show or decided to change up the format really screwed this up! I hope you can recoup your audience for next season. With all the other shows on now, people have a choice and it won’t be Survivor if they keep this up!
P.S. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don’t cast Colton on the next season as one of the “airlifted” contestants.
I agree please don’t bring Colton back for any reason, it would be the end for me watching, there are other things to do with my time.
I don’t think a person like Colton who is a true ignorant bully/racist should be made into a tv star. He is not a villain in any sense of the word and does not deserve any fame/fortune for pretending to be one.
The season did not get boring after he left. It was boring and offensive when he was there.
Agree 100% NO COLTON!! I felt heartsick for his mother but that kid is a creep and a mockery of every base he could claim.
I agree…..NO COLTON . I have watched every season but I will not watch if that man is on…
It was boring and too predictable. There was often some hints and talk about some “big move” they needed to make but they never did. Too many participants simply want to play safe, and blend into the crowd and kind of quietly make it to the final three. Need something in the rules or process that can shake this boring mentaility up. Maybe they shoudl reward the million to the third place voter getter.
This season never seemed to show where the group was actually getting food except for all the excessive food reward challenges. So what, they just eat rice for 39 days and hope that will be enough. We need more creativity and filming on how they secure food and not chasing a pig for 30 seconds.
To a degree, I agree with the comments on Colton. He never would have won this Survivor or any other. I rarely watched Survivor after Troyzan was kicked off. Nevertheless, the casting was terrible. The guys were incredibly stupid and the girls were puppets. I heard that Christina somehow got to the final four and just gave up and was reprimanded for it. Really? What did that say about all the other contestants that went before her. Like I said, stupid men and stupid women with no sense. Hopefully, next season they will correct it.
No. Do bring back Colton! He was the only other strong player in this season, along with Kim. Yes he behaved like a bully, but he was that survivor you could really cheer against, same with Alicia. These people aren’t anywhere near as odious in real life. Alicia turned out to be a decent sort in the end and Colton’s a guy who plays to win. He’s not all bad. He’s got a humble side too, but he plays hard. He wouldn’t have let Kim run the game. Less passive players also would stand up to him or conspire to oust him. He had things easy.
The only problem with One World IMO was a weak cast. Otherwise it was fine. Even the ending wasn’t that bad, even if it ultimately did play out rather predictably. What this season needed was someone to challenge Kim, either from her own crew or from the misfits, but none of the players had the mental make-up to make a move. By the time Troyzan found his legs, he couldn’t muster the sheeple numbers he needed. This thing it seems really was over once Jay was bounced.
Why were the girls and colton wearing lipgloss, eyeliner and mascara???????? Survivor or the Islands next Supermodel. Producers take note!!! This means you Jeff!!!! Get back to existing with nothing but what is earned along the way. Couldn’t be bothered with this season, bored from the first 5 minutes.
I have watched every episode of every season of Survivor and this was the worst cast by FAR. The only people who played were Kim and Colton and for a couple of episodes Troyzan played just a little. The rest of the cast didn’t even attempt to play the game. I don’t think they even knew how. Mark Burnett needs to find a new casting director, because whoever assembled this group doesn’t know their job. I turned off the reunion when they started talking to Colton….he’s unwatchable. If they bring him back, I’m done…..will have to remove Survivor from my Tivo.
It was boring after Colton left, he kept it interesting. I didn’t expect Colton to be so tough, for being so feminine. I really like Colton, he said it like it is… Kim just coasted right through. She was a great, strong player however, she did it, she figured out the game perfectly…but I wanted Troyzan to win the 100 G … he deserved it, he was goin along… being a good guy to everyone mostly. The only reason he let the ZAN out was because he was pushed. Everyone ganged up on him. I would of been upset too if people I thought were friendly, suddenly seen me as a threat and treat me like a disease. Kim should not have one it all… but it is what it is as they say. If the guys hadn’t been dumped so soon it could of been more interesting. I hope Troyzan, Colton and Tarzan come back. I love Survivor and will always be a loyal viewer.
I am going to have to disagree with the majority of peope and Jeff. I loved this season…in my opinion, this was the best season since heroes versus villains. Kim was awesome and one of the best players ever, and as far as not having characters. Kat? Tarzan? Troyzan? Colton? I feel like this season had it all. A little predictable, yes, but besides that it was great (IMO)
Very predictable…
This season of Survivor was the most boring and predictable. The men and women thing was a big mistake. They did it before and that one stunk also. This was the first season of Survivor that i didnt watch every show. I didnt like any of the cast. Couldnt really get into it to root someone on either. I did like Troyzan and even Tarzan, but they both turned into wimps. Please do not bring Colton back. I felt sorry for his Mother at the reunion show. I despise his actions and makes the gay community look bad. He wasnt a villian – just plain rude.
I guess I just like the drama, it’s typical and expected. That is why I favor players that add alittle emotion, action and competitiveness. It adds character to the show. It’s Survivor, when push comes to shove to win the million, you do what you gotta do to get to the end. “One Wold” it seemed to go by fast because it lacked all the scheming and plotting. Kim had it from the start…she went in with a plan and stuck with it. She is a people person, could get you to listen and follow her. She was a leader and didn’t say more than she had too. People who talk too much can get lost in the game. I liked all the players but my favorite was Troyzan. He is a charmer and is a good photographer, has charm and has humor. Colton I liked and hated….he was doing what you do on Survivor…backstab, lie and cheat. I will always watch Survivor, it keeps my blood pumping with emotions.
I noticed one night that one of the girls was eating with a SPOON. A regular spoon, which made me wonder just how “hungry” these people really were … were they being fed supplemental food?
Remember on the very first Survivor? They were really STARVING. Not that I want anyone to actually STARVE, but the hardships seem to be getting less and less. And less.
On the first season, they were skinny and practically eaten alive by bugs. This last bunch never mentioned a bug, as far as I know. Of course, I may have dozed off … zzzzzzzz
Oh, yeah, NO MORE COLTON, NO MORE COLTON, NO MORE COLTON …
I wonder how Kim would have done if she played during any other season of survivor. My guess is she would not have even made it close to the end. It is way too easy of a game when there is only one person playing it. It seems like every other cast member this season was a wallflower and perfectly content with enjoying any time they had on the island. Sure, its a great attitude to stop and smell the roses and enjoy the little things that the game can offer but essentially it is a game and I look forward to next season where i hope the contestants have a stronger drive to play and win the game.
I heard them talking about eating rice during the show! Probably had a 50lb bag of it sitting there the whole time! Definitely not the Survivor of old! Either way for that much money the contestants should have to live up to the name of the show and survive on their own or leave the show! I also agree that i will not watch the show anymore if Colton is casted again, that guy is so annoying he needs to dissapear
I agree, that the male vs female thing doesn’t work. The game was much more interesting when the tribes were mixed, forcing the men and women to both work with each other and compete against each other in the team vs team challenges. I wonder, might Chelsea have had a little more game, if her whole strategy wasn’t about sticking with Kim the whole time. What if she and Kim were on different tribes from the start? Maybe they don’t “fall in love.” How many times did
Chelsea swoon that Kim had her back? Yes Kim sure did, all the way to the end, to the point that Chelsea got to sit right beside the boss, and get the second-banana jury treatment of zilch respect-votes, but she did get to sit with Kim at the end, and enjoy the Day 39 breakfast, so there is that. Groan. :)
With the next casting call, contestants need to be asked a simple question: “If you find yourself outside the majority, will you scheme with others to upset the apple cart? Why do we ask? Because we need actual players to compete for number 1, because when all is said and done, 2nd place is no better than 18th. Survivor has one winner and 17 losers who go home with nada.”
This was a very slow, plodding season. I LOVE survivor…. but they need to remember what the game is about- Surviving!!
There were way too many and too plentiful food challenges. No one even did much fishing or foraging this season. I think the second challenge was a food reward challenge and every second one after that as well.
I also noticed the girls had more than one swim suit, and all the survivors seemed to have multiple outfits, jackets, shoes, etc. The women were wearing MAKE-UP well into the 3rd or 4th episode! WTH is up with that?
What happened to the contestants only having the clothes on their backs once they hit the transport to the Island??
Survivor is getting “soft” and they are relying too much on the “social game”. JMO
Hi Folks,
Season is over and we look forward to the Phillipines, all that needs saying over the One World cast has been said, so let’s cast this misfit group of scallywags a drift and get ready for the next Survivor ship. I have been reading alot about people saying that this cast didn’t lose weight and that they were being well fed behind the scenes. This is not the case! Tarzan lost over 30lbs and Kat lost 20. If you visit Youtube and punch in Survivor One World Ponderosa, you will see all the castaways on elimation night. As they leave tribal council they are immediately weighed and then driven to the Ponderosa with a Pychologist to debrief before they join the rest of the jury mates. Once there they live in a private small tent until the game is over. I have watched all the exit shows on YouTube and I know they have all lost weight. All you had to do was to look at them at the finale to see how less gaunt they were.
Male versus female…..What a waste of time that would be better spent recruiting strong players the way they did in the first episodes…When you make your audience believe someone is a ” Weasel “than you have created a bad guy…They will automatically look for the good guy..Good Luck in the Phillipines next season Jeff..:)
Separating the males and females really killed the tension that adds to his show. Bad idea and that is why they changed it up fast but it was too late. I coul not believe that not one man said no to taking the girls place when they lost an immunity challenge. It was down hill from there. Real spineless whimps this season. Absolute bore
This is true. They all lost weight. I’ve watched the ponderosa shows as well. The Kat meltdown that continues beyond the tribal council is priceless. It goes on and on. And Kat snarking at Alicia when she arrives at Ponderosa is great viewing. They make-up in the next video though :) Poor Alicia. Tarzan wouldn’t talk to her either. And Christina’s arrival – because the guys were friendly to her, she was sure she would have got jury votes. Right.
I noticed that too. They all seemed very well outfitted, and reasonably well fed.
I’ve seen every episode, and I disagree with a lot of the comments here. I thought this was a very good cast and a decent season. YES, it was predictable, but every season where someone played a great game was predictable at the end. No characters? You had Troyzan, Tarzan, Colton, Kat, Alicia… No one likable? The entire Final 3 were very likable. Loved Chelsea. Sabrina is a very relatable, sensible woman, and Kim is one of the greatest players of all time. No one played the game? Don’t know what you are talking about. Getting to the end IS the game.
Worst season, even worse than season 5: Thailand. And I have complained enough about this season, so I have nothing to say on that front. All I do have to say is that a bad season like this should be expected within any reality show that has 24 seasons, its unfortunate it had to be season 24 because season 25 is all that is left in order to convince the network to pick up survivor again. And survivor needs to be renewed (I LOVE SURVIVOR!!!!!) I will watch the show as long as Jeff Probst is involved. So here’s hoping survivor makes it to season 30!!!!!
p.s. Phillipines is going to be awesome, after this big of a let down season Probst will make sure season 25 is up there with some of the best seasons.
NO COLTON ever again!
After colton and troyzan left the show became too predictable and the stupid women didn’t help matters – BORING !!!!
Kim was also boring !!!! and she won the 100k as well …WTF !!!!
WORST SEASON OF ALL TIME !!!!!!!!!!!!
Kim is the most underserving winner of all time
Colton & alicia’s apology is so fake , they are made for each other
worst season ever, not one person to cheer for, final tridal had all the jury talking about themselves and not asking questions
PLEASE don’t bring Colton back!!!!
I did watch every show, and you didn’t miss anything. It was boring. As for Colton, you’re right, he’s not a villian, he’s a spoiled brat who got on tv and showed his ass. He needed to be bitched slapped. I watched the reunion, and even after he apologized, he had the nerve to sit there and roll his eyes when the Bill talked about his comedy show. Yeah, he was real sorry. He only said it to appease his momma. And Alicia by his side, making comments about “her students”. The two people who should have been the most tolerant about others turned out to be the biggest losers Survivor ever cast. If they are ever brought back on, I won’t watch again. I don’t find racists and cruel people to be entertaining at all.
thanks Shawn N, glad someone had the courage and discipline to comment about the amazing game play and excellent character of these players !!
100% agree, I loved this season as there is rarely a winner who is this good. Kim ranks with the best like Yul and Boston Rob.
horrible cast
So glad i wasnt the only one who thought that exact thing! I have watched every survivor and love the show. but if i have to watch another season with Colton on there I think I might die…. if i had some serious time on my hands i wouldve started a petition to keep him off. I cant handle him bitching and moaning and listen to his voice …. just sayin
This was my favorite season. I became a total fan of Kim.
One of the greatest players of all time? I must disagree… Had the tribes not been male vs female, she would have been one of the first to go after the merge…. if not before. The women believed every word out of her two sided mouth. I will give her the honor though of being the greatest manipulator of all seasons. She even tops Russell in that she even mastered the jury.
I agree with all the comments on Colton and Troyzan. I was ready to stop watching the show the week he was taken out for his appendix. So, when him gone, I had a new appreciation for the show and thought it would work..Troyzan being the lone guy going against the girls….He saved himself for a show or two but then blew it in the slippy slide. After that, I lost the fire for the show and just watched out of pure curiosity. Kim deserved the win after Troyzan was eliminated.
I believe that finding the immunity idol takes away from the game due to too many players just following the holder of the idol rather than woring a blindside. I also would like to see less bickering and more of the actual surviving shown- get back to the roots of the game, strategy, food, shelter and the outwit, outlast, outplay. Colton and Russell really took away from the show and could they really be called survivors?