Inside ‘Survivor’: 9 Times Castaways Shaped Pop Culture

Get ready, Survivor superfans! The buzz around Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans has everyone talking as the iconic show preps to let viewers influence twists, idol rules and even the finale format in this milestone season. Meanwhile, Sandra Diaz-Twine and Parvati Shallow, two Survivor legends, squashed their fiery social media feud while promoting The Traitors season 2. Speaking of Survivor crossover moments, former winners Rob “Boston Rob” Mariano, Tony Vlachos and Jeremy Collins appeared on The Traitors season 3 cast alongside Carolyn Wiger, delivering explosive gameplay.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get juicier, season 48’s cast featured a diverse group including a stunt performer and an ex tied to the infamous Sherri Papini case.

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