And then the episode ends.

Sometimes, it was an observation.

Other times, an ominous warning.

Often, there was advice.

Occasionally even, a compliment.

Whatever the message was, it always served as a fitting punctuation mark to the episode.

And, if so, how does it feel for him to have them cut out of the episodes?

EW launched a full-scale investigation to get the bottom of this hot-button controversy.

Yes, I said them, Probst exclusively tells EW.

No, I dont miss them.

Jeff Probst does not miss the final words of wisdom?

Whats next, getting rid of the Rites of Passage?!?

Seriously, though, why does the host not miss showing his send-off to the tribe?

WHY, JEFF?!?

Because even though they are a part of our show, our show is ever-changing, says Probst.

And we have to be willing to let go of certain things to kick off the door for others.

I said we do everything live, which is why I encourage you to not do them!

He laughed, but I was half-serious.

But to his credit, he didnt listen to me.

Could the words of wisdom be a permanent thing of the past?

Thus concludes the latest case ofEW Investigates.