Each week Jeff Probst will answer a few questions about the latest episode ofSurvivor: Ghost Island.
Im just one vote, but Im often fairly quick to connect.
That was the case with Donathan.
He was very open and vulnerable in sharing his story.
He was instantly engaging.
He has a great dialect.Survivorhas never had anyone like Donathan.
Our casting process is far from a science.
We want people who love the show, know the game, and can tell a story.
You dont have to have an emotional backstory like Donathan.
And you dont have to make your audition video in the form of a short film either.
Just tell us who you are.
People like Donathan are clearly unique but we are always looking at the group of players like a tapestry.
We need lots of different fabrics and colors.
As for Donathan thus far, I couldnt be happier for us, or for him.
He is simultaneously playing the game while making new and what I think he hopes will be true friendships.
Its rare to see this happen on our show.
It makes me happy.
He would make a great winner.
People would love that!
You and I often differ on how to produce the show and I think this is another example.
Not right vs wrong, just different.
I love the dilemma the tribe has to conquer.
You either come together in a unanimous decision… or you leave it to chance.
Naviti would decide and their power would continue to grow.
We like the game to be mixed up, which is why we have tribe switches.
You saw it last week with Kellyn.
Where you see an issue, I see theSurvivorgods walking alongside us!
How would you assess her stay on the island?I liked her gameplay.
I wish she had lasted longer.
She had even more game than I thought in casting.
Unfortunately,Survivoris a zero-sum game and that means almost everybody loses.
Stephanie would be great to have back again.
Youre not getting out of here until we look ahead a bit.
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