That's not Russell's real win condition. Yes, even if he gets on Survivor, then what? Jeff hates him, all the yes-thems Jeff hired hate him, the editors hate him, and I can pretty much guarantee the Jeff's personal favorite handpicked cast will either hate Russell by default or will be inclined to hate Russell in exchange for a favorable edit by the production team. If you are in this kind of toxic relationship that Russell and Jeff have, the last thing you'd want to do is to give Jeff ownership of your soul with NDA's and full editorial control of your in-game presentation. So what's Russell's real win condition then? In my opinion, it is for him to outlast the game of Survivor itself. Let it burn the last drop of goodwill it had with the fandom. Let it get canceled due to low viewership. And laugh at the news articles with a bucket of popcorn in hand while watching it happen. Only then will Russell win this saga.
I just got into Survivor. I've been watching old seasons and I'm absolutely stunned that nobody ever gave you the credit you deserved. Greatest player of all time 💯
@@xmxh9596 nope. Disagree on that. Tony easily. Sandra really wasn't that dominant or special. Lillian, Parvati and Russell were hated and resented and she benefited off of it. Tony won by his own merit
They talk about diversity, Season 1, gay guy and he wins. Many of the seasons seemed very diverse which included ‘age’ diversity. I’m not sure what Jeff and CBS saw that needed to be fixed this much. Maybe better psychological testing would have rooted out people like Brandon and Dan….or others that put a negative cast on the game. Readjust as you go, don’t throw out the ‘bones’ of the game that was getting you 10/M viewers….now about 4.5/M. SurvivorUS is winding down. Best thing to happen is let it die and let SurvivorAU with host Jonathan be aired in the US.
I didn't realize how much Survivor has been watered down and sanitized until I watched a couple season of Austrailian Survivor. 55 days and people are constantly plotting and making moves. No comparison as far as entertainment value. I feel like the US version is like the Junior league of Survivor now. Australian the major leagues
@steviem5279 We stream it on the 10Play website out of Austrailia. They don't make it easy. First you have to have a VPN. Not any VPN it has to be one without a built in pop up blocker. Im using Nord VPN. With the VPN you have to connect to an Australian server. Basically making the 10Play website to think you are connecting in Melbourne or something. Then, make a account at 10 play and you can stream anything you want there. Took me a while and two different VPN serrvices to figure it out
im a russell player fan. i think he should have beat Nat. George from survivor au is the goat. heres a survivor master class how to decimate an alliance in 1 tribal. pure chefs kiss. th-cam.com/video/IZO8Ex0ZAEE/w-d-xo.html
@@jonathanhusk6590 Jeff continues to say, " Come on in." For 41 seasons, he said , "Come on in, guys." Ricard felt it was excluding genders. Season 47, "Come on in." Woke.
@@jonathanhusk6590 Until Season 41, Jeff said, "Come on in, guys." Beginning season 41 and even now, Season 47, Jeff says, "Come on in." All because Ricard did not feel it was inclusive to all genders. Woke.
The great thing about Survivor in the past is that you had memorable casts, both the villains and the heroes, but now who has been memorable the last few seasons? Russell, Richard Hatch, Boston Rob, Tony Vlachos, Elisabeth, Rudy, Jerri Matheny, Johnny Fairplay, Coach, rupert, etc etc. all memorable but now, you'd be hard pressed to remember any of the people playing over the last few seasons.
@@billsenior213 spot on. I watch Survivor because I'm a fan and haven't missed an episode since the show started in the summer of 2000 but as was mentioned, it feels like they are casting the same people every season. Where are the people you love to hate? or the people you just love? or people who just flip the game upside down? They need to go back to the basics which got people hooked on the game.
@@steviem5279 That’s why I’ve been watching SurvivorAU, SurvivorSA, SurvivorUK and SurvivorNZ….which all stuck with ‘traditional’ Survivor. To me things started to go downhill just when they started shooting all episodes in Fiji. The game play was still tough and the interesting characters were still being found…but loved seeing parts of the world one would never get to experience on their own. Then they started regurgitating the same contestants like Boston Rob. Seemed like Jeff kept bringing him back until he finally won. Then we had to see him and Sandra back….and then they lost Lynn Spillman…..and Jeff became Mr Hollywood. Then came “New Era”….a version of Survivor that warrants being on Nickelodeon. I too have seen every episode…many 2 or 3 times. I applied for the show a dozen times on line and at casting calls. I loved this show….I wanted to experience the life changing experience but it wasn’t to be. I’m currently in the age group of Rudy and FBI Joe and probably would be more competitive than they were but I could never think of being with a bunch of whiny kids. My only bucket list items that won’t be fulfilled.
They got a new casting director in season 41, and that is the single biggest change they've made which is causing the game to tank. The shorter game, the lack of a live show... those changes hurt, but it's the new casting director which is tanking the show. Everyone looks different, but there is zero diversity in the cast. I've watched the first episode of the last few seasons, but haven't finished ANY of them.
interesting i didnt know about the casting director but tbh the show has just pivoted to a different style, more about the "society" and interrelationships of players nowadays. Fr tho I feel respectfully like you not given the seasons a fair chance, ngl a lot of them the first episode nearly got me to quit watching but i stuck with it and some of the seasons were genuinely the best ive seen in a loooong time. (like 45 was memorable and whichever season with ricard, this one rn after premerge heats up)
You’re right about Jeff running the show to the ground. He has said he doesn’t care if people think the show is too woke now. He just adds twists to entertain HIMSELF. He is the one that prefers 3 tribes, he does CASTING, he likes twists like the HOURGLASS twist. They need to demote Jeff back to host and only host.
This season I kept forgetting that Wednesday was Survivor day. I'd remember when my friends would comment on the episode, and I'd tell myself that I needed to get caught up. But I never did; and I realized that I simply had no desire to continue watching... I used to LOVE that show.
The show went extremely woke they cast everyone with the same personality and same strategy they are all superfans and they are all there to tell their sob story of their struggles. They no longer cast diverse personality types everyone is super progressive and they only cast different skin colors and sexualities. They hate casting white men and if they do they always have to either be very geeky and petite or they are usually LGBT because CBS and Survivor hate strong white heterosexual men like Russell and Tony.
I believe they realized during covid that they can cut a lot of costs by keeping it shorter and removing the live show and family visits etc. Basically the show is now all about saving as much money as possible and it shows.
💯 % agree! I was a very loyal Survivor viewer but it lost me. I will just watch my dvd's of past seasons, especially my favorite player Russell Hantz. Best seasons ever👍
1st season EVER me and my family have not watched at all. Myself, Wife and 2 kids not watching survivor. Never thought this would happen but it has. I BOW down to the GOAT "Russell Hantz"
some of my favorite times, were sitting on the couch with my daughter watching the show each week. She was between 12 and 15 back then .. She love Keith from Louisianna (passed now) .. called him the cat man, because of his mustache. "Stick to the plan" became something we used in general conversation. Season 19 & 20 we were absolutely rolling with Russell's antics.. Couldn't wait to watch each week! And Tony's Llama talk, had my daughter & I teared up with laughter. Didn't realize such a great show, put together masterfully, could selfdestruct so quickly... Good memories though..
Russell, we need to see you training for Survivor and sharing with us everything we need to know! Even though you may not compete, its a positive step forward to making us believe! We miss you and need to see you back, much love brother!
Just stop watching. The show is a dumpster fire and the ratings should reflect that otherwise they will think it's okay to produce shows as bad as this.
Till this day you are still my favorite survivor player of all time. Lately these seasons have not been hitting the same. I really want you to join the show The Traitors. They’ve had Rob, Sandra, Parvati, they even have Tony this season. I’m like, “where is Russell?” 🤣🤣
Russell has to be on 50 - even if he wasn't a villain, his innovative gameplay, strategic moves, and ability to convince people would surely be missed. But villains do belong - in Australia villainous "King George" made two of their seasons the best.
I think there’s too many survivor nerds on the show, they need people who understand the game but aren’t huge fans, not gamebots who can recite every contestant alphabetically. Also we need more diverse professions, bring back ice cream men and construction workers or just anyone with a personality, majority of players are just so bland, there’s some good casting choices but so many bores
Everyone on the show is a survivor nerd with a sob story and a huge progressive liberal. No more alpha males or big personalities. They don't cast guys like Russell or Tony anymore they hate casting white men unless the white man is a very weak petite man and usually LGBT as well. Not saying to not cast those types but that is all they cast and they don't cast the strong alpha males who made the show so interesting in the past.
Russell, HOPE YOU PLAY AGAIN!! You're very confrontational so idk if you could make it to the end, but I truly would hope to see you try - I adored watching you on TV and people want to see passion You are a survivor legend and your story deserves another installment - KEEP HOPE ALIVE-
Not gonna lie, I was surprised when I saw this pop-up in my feed. So, I’ll never hate on my man, Russ, although there are times where he says things that I disagree with. But I will admit freely that there are many aspects of this video that had me nodding my head in agreement. Anyway, be well, brother. We may not always agree, but I’m always gonna have mad respect for you. Although it did not end the way, I wanted it to, Samoa was a magical experience for me, and you were part of it. Be well!
In addition to what you’re saying, I want them to bring back players. Whether it be the newer players past 40 whatever. When they bring back past players it builds up the show. It builds up reps. Maybe they don’t want the big time players anymore. Idk. But I enjoy the past players coming back.
100 % agree alot of the old school players became legends thru their returning seasons. Parvati in fnv ,Boston Rob in all stars, and Cirie in fnv are prime examples.
I’m re-watching season 19 right now. Watched it when it aired live back in 2009 and now i’m 25. Going to be watching heroes Vs villains right after. I quit watching a long time ago, watched one of the newer episodes recently this year and it just seemed sugar coated. I’m just passed the point where those monsoon rains stopped and you have made me lmao 🤣 Can’t wait to rewatch season 20.
Russell I wish you would play survivor again I love how you tell how it is no B.S. love it. Well I think your one of the best 4sure buddy!! Much love from Minnesota 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I watched Russel play his first two seasons. I was 8 years old and I watched it with my dad. I thought he was the best player I’ve ever seen play. I I couldn’t understand or believe he didn’t win. To me he played the hardest. The best player to never win. The jury was bitter
Your Just Saying Russell, and making lot's of sense...Glad to see you are looking pretty good there bud. The show seems to be more about how the players have feelings and we are suppose to care...Bring back the bad guys...Thanks Russell.
Russell needs to be on Season 50, and 1 of 2 things will happen: Russell will Finally Win the Game... OR... Russell will Punch another player Episode 1. 🔥🔥🔥
As a long time fan for years and years, I still love it. I just think Probst is sometimes a little messed up in the head, where he likes to have all the power with the control of the game. I understand he loves the game but he needs to take a step back as producer and do the hosting to which he does best. His producer role is just hurting the show and what made it great. You are an awesome player Russell and regardless if you accept the invite for 50, you are one of the best to ever play. Keep hope alive. 💖❤
41 is easily the worst season. 42 has moments, 43 is pretty good, 44 is okay but this audience probably wouldn't like it. 45 and 46 are fun but start off slow. 47 is so far pretty meh. But yeah, new era is just missing something. Jeff has gotten too soft. The moments where the show shines now are the moments where he IS NOT soft.
Youre not alone Russ. I watched since i was in 5th grade. 2000 until roughly 2021ish. I had an account on Survivorsucks. Talked constantly about it with family and friends. But I cant watch anymore. Its not Survivor anymore. It was hard "breaking up" with the show. But it is not the same anymore, i have no clue whats been going on since 2022. Its going to take something big for me to tune in again.
The last episode of Survivor I watched (besides rewatching older seasons) was Season 41 episode 1. They lost me there. Sure, I have kept loose tabs on things here or there, but I haven’t watched an entire new episode since then. Sad what it has come to. Season 50 really seems like the very last chance. If 50 fails, it’s over.
Russel is for me the best player who has ever been in survivor !!!! Otherwise, I haven't watched survivor since the 41st series ..... greetings from the Czech Republic
I completely agree. Although Im happy two of my country ladies won Survivor (41 and 42 when Canadians could complete for first time). I prefer the pre-40 seasons. I have a very difficult time sitting down to watch the new era seasons after 42. Too many twists, turns, advantages. Its not the true "survivor" anymore. I hope with 50 they bring it back to basics really with legends. Celebrate the game that made it to 50 seasons, celebrate those that embraced our TVs and entertained us with their stories, survival, backstabbing, loyalty, strategy etc. I do hope to see Russell in 50 if its a legend season. Bring back the 39 days. 26 days is barely a month. Thtas a vacation not survivor.
I know you are frustrated Russell but I hope you don't cancel your show you are the only one with common sense maybe they will actually listen to the fans and bring back the real survivor!
Russell, love the content and appreciate your insights on the game! As far as 'making the game harder' I don't think the difficulty of the game should be the act of surviving but instead the social maneuvering to A) get to the end while B) putting the right jurors on jury who will still vote for you. Yes, starving/suffering will affect your social game but for the most part the environment affects everyone to an equal amount just not to an equal extent, its all about how the individual responds. Some people show up ready to backstab, and others won't do it even when pushed. It really revolves around casting but as long as picks like Rome get eyeballs/interactions on social media, they won't change it up. Keep the content coming! If you disagree then now is the time to be even louder. Sunlight is the best disinfectant
You'll always be a legend. The game has changed and people get targeted immediately for making big moves. But yeah, everyone gets a 1 in 6 chance to have immunity lol, they traded that in for rice.
CAN'T HAVE EXCITING TV GET RID OF THAT GUY HE'S GONNA BEAT ME EVERYONE MUST BE AS BORING AS I AM - Every nobody I can't remember over the last 7 seasons ruining the game 😂
The last few seasons have had some brutal blindsides and lots of backstabbing. It's very unpredictable which makes it fun to watch. Would love to see you come back Russell.
Personally I dont see how 50 can work without villains,two tribes and 39 days!!! Jeff has said edge of extinction is coming back for every returnee season and 39 days is mandatory because thats how it fuckin WORKS!! Even though I enjoy the new era to some extent it just isn't the same. The new era needs some major fixes or else Survivor is done after at least 6 more years
I haven't watched a full season of Survivor since Winners at War, or watched an episode since episode 3 or 4 of Season 41. That's how much the whole push for "the new era" disinterested me.
He actually said he didn't want villains and grudges?? That's a weird statement coming from a show that cut and pastes clips to make people look as bad as possible. Woke culture doesn't have the momentum it once did. I would think eventually Survivor will have to pivot too.
You were the best player to watch. The new seasons are nowhere near as captivating as the old seasons. That’s why we have gone all in on Australian Survivor
The most loved players in all of survivor history have all been Villains. Jeff just doesn't get it and its killing the show, and if things dont change I don't see it lasting much longer.
I don’t watch new seasons of survivor anymore, but i still watch Russel Hanz videos lol. Russel should’ve been the winner of survivor 2 seasons back to back.
Can someone answer if there any spoilers in this video about the season that just finished? I haven't watched it yet so im avoiding playing the whole thing through
If you ever listen to his podcast On Fire, you see he talks about kids as young as 6 yrs old watching. Since when is this a show for for kids that young? That's part of the problem in my opinion. Bring back some villains, bring back some anger. We need it.
I don’t hate the new show. I’m watching Sn 47 with my wife. HOWEVER! I’d LOVE to see the return of people from seasons 40 on down . I miss the shelter building and food hunting . The omission of ‘Come on in, guys’ is BS, as well as ‘Let’s get it own !!!!! Is that a bit pretension or what? Still, I like the show!
Completely agree. Born in 1999, my family watched weekly from 1 up through 40. Now, not the same game, not the same show. Now I’m 25, haven’t watched since 2020. Tried seasons 41-44, NOT any bit enjoyable compared to the actual game. Ditched the rest of the new seasons. CBS, hope you care about ratings - Best thing for 50, the only thing that will get me & my family & my wife to watch: 39 days, eliminate half of these “advantages” and bring back ACTUAL game changers or heroes & villains. Russel Hantz is top of the list. From 51 and on, stick to the original formula, and bring back players who want to win, backstab, and have fun. I’m not here at Survivor to watch a soap opera of different life stories and to see the good in humanity. I’m a youth pastor at a church for crying out loud, I go to church to see the good. I watch Survivor to see a social experiment where people play a game. Sure some moments can be lighthearted and good just like previous seasons. But I want to see people play for real. Make survivor great again.
In Russell’s first season, my wife and I quickly came to hate him, mostly because of his dog lie. That being said, he almost as quickly became 1 of our favorite players, if not my favorite player of all time
I’ve given up on US Survivor and starting watching Survivor Australia. 10 TIMES BETTER! They don’t care about all this DEI stuff and just allow for an awesome watch experience! It’s a show I can’t wait to watch every year!
It's definitely Jeff. He's ruined the show. I dont even watch anymore. New survivor is hot garbage. I dont want to see kumbaya by the fire, I'm tired of super fans and the blatant racist casting. Stop casting by a quota of color and start casting by personality. 26 days is summer camp. Jeff, stay out of the game... you're not playing, you are supposed to basically be wallpaper.
Whoa there watch yourself, the woke redditors will come for you. I’ve literally been silenced like 10 times by the woke losers. Make tv attractive again. Stop the ugly g@y sad bullshi
Jeff was normal in beginning and he bought into the "he's learning" thing and being coddled into the woke cult over 20 years. Like nah Jeff u just got duped by freaks with rings in face threatening to publicaly enemize u if u attempt not jump on board their cult. Classic brainwashing.
The last time I've watched Survivor was when Cochran won. After that, I kinda lost interest in the show. And btw Russell, you were the greatest to ever appear in the Show.
Russell I haven’t been on your channel bc usually you give updates on the new season so I don’t want spoilers bc I’m always behind, so this is the first video I saw in a long time from you but I believe you said you haven’t watched this season. I’m telling you watch this season bc it’s actually really good imo. I also want to know what you think of it!!
Russell please do your best to get on this season. An all star season is NOT the same without you. Keep hope alive
Put a rainbow flag in your bio and follow Kamala u might make it
Jeff does not like Russell as he's not a part of Jeff cult
u really think they called him? def not...
We don’t want loser hantz on the show. Him and his crazy new phew can stay home. Survivor doesn’t want you.
That's not Russell's real win condition. Yes, even if he gets on Survivor, then what? Jeff hates him, all the yes-thems Jeff hired hate him, the editors hate him, and I can pretty much guarantee the Jeff's personal favorite handpicked cast will either hate Russell by default or will be inclined to hate Russell in exchange for a favorable edit by the production team. If you are in this kind of toxic relationship that Russell and Jeff have, the last thing you'd want to do is to give Jeff ownership of your soul with NDA's and full editorial control of your in-game presentation.
So what's Russell's real win condition then? In my opinion, it is for him to outlast the game of Survivor itself. Let it burn the last drop of goodwill it had with the fandom. Let it get canceled due to low viewership. And laugh at the news articles with a bucket of popcorn in hand while watching it happen. Only then will Russell win this saga.
You are the player that changed the game the most.
then why wasnt he on game changers
@@bigbrotherspoilers9756because Jeff doesn't like Russell. Russell overshadowed the entire show.
by far.. and there is no second place
as he shouldn’t
@@bigbrotherspoilers9756 why wasn't boston rob? it was a returnee season not an all-star season.
I just got into Survivor. I've been watching old seasons and I'm absolutely stunned that nobody ever gave you the credit you deserved. Greatest player of all time 💯
Great player but never won. Keeps him from the GOAT that goes to Sandra
@@xmxh9596 nope. Disagree on that. Tony easily. Sandra really wasn't that dominant or special. Lillian, Parvati and Russell were hated and resented and she benefited off of it. Tony won by his own merit
@@thecamishere4344Winning once is hard winning twice is next to impossible they are both great players.
Seasons 41--->47 should be aired on Nickelodeon
or Mtv lol
It’s such a joke. I stopped watching it. The players they bring in are all diversity quota fillers
They love to be woke now adays with it, horrendous
They talk about diversity, Season 1, gay guy and he wins. Many of the seasons seemed very diverse which included ‘age’ diversity. I’m not sure what Jeff and CBS saw that needed to be fixed this much. Maybe better psychological testing would have rooted out people like Brandon and Dan….or others that put a negative cast on the game. Readjust as you go, don’t throw out the ‘bones’ of the game that was getting you 10/M viewers….now about 4.5/M. SurvivorUS is winding down. Best thing to happen is let it die and let SurvivorAU with host Jonathan be aired in the US.
I didn't realize how much Survivor has been watered down and sanitized until I watched a couple season of Austrailian Survivor. 55 days and people are constantly plotting and making moves. No comparison as far as entertainment value. I feel like the US version is like the Junior league of Survivor now. Australian the major leagues
Where can you watch Australian Survivor?
@steviem5279
We stream it on the 10Play website out of Austrailia. They don't make it easy. First you have to have a VPN. Not any VPN it has to be one without a built in pop up blocker. Im using Nord VPN. With the VPN you have to connect to an Australian server. Basically making the 10Play website to think you are connecting in Melbourne or something. Then, make a account at 10 play and you can stream anything you want there. Took me a while and two different VPN serrvices to figure it out
@@steviem5279 I replied but it must have got deleted. If you can email me or contact me through TH-cam or otherwise I can fill you in
The last season of Survivor AU ( Titans Vs Rebels 2) is probably the best season of survivor (world) on the last decade
Aus survivor is the beat bar none! Top quality! Moves bitching etc! Its as good as early US survivor! I can barely watch US anymore
Russel you are the greatest to ever play the game, the last time I truly enjoyed watching the show was when you were on it.
im a russell player fan. i think he should have beat Nat. George from survivor au is the goat. heres a survivor master class how to decimate an alliance in 1 tribal. pure chefs kiss. th-cam.com/video/IZO8Ex0ZAEE/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/dANR4CEPCrQ/w-d-xo.html
Russell, y'all are spot on ! Woke broke Survivor. Jeff is so WEAK. "C'mon in guys." 🥰
There hasn't been a "woke" comment in about 5 seasons 😂. The producers r very cautious after the feedback
facts
@@jonathanhusk6590 Jeff continues to say, " Come on in." For 41 seasons, he said , "Come on in, guys." Ricard felt it was excluding genders. Season 47, "Come on in." Woke.
@@jonathanhusk6590 Until Season 41, Jeff said, "Come on in, guys." Beginning season 41 and even now, Season 47, Jeff says, "Come on in." All because Ricard did not feel it was inclusive to all genders. Woke.
@lindzee924 ok and do people still complain about it now? Nope
The great thing about Survivor in the past is that you had memorable casts, both the villains and the heroes, but now who has been memorable the last few seasons? Russell, Richard Hatch, Boston Rob, Tony Vlachos, Elisabeth, Rudy, Jerri Matheny, Johnny Fairplay, Coach, rupert, etc etc. all memorable but now, you'd be hard pressed to remember any of the people playing over the last few seasons.
@steviem5279 the only cast member in New Era that was classic Survivor was Gabler. Otherwise, the seasons have been like watching a daycare center.
They all look the same every season. Doppelgangers.
@@billsenior213 spot on. I watch Survivor because I'm a fan and haven't missed an episode since the show started in the summer of 2000 but as was mentioned, it feels like they are casting the same people every season. Where are the people you love to hate? or the people you just love? or people who just flip the game upside down? They need to go back to the basics which got people hooked on the game.
@@steviem5279 That’s why I’ve been watching SurvivorAU, SurvivorSA, SurvivorUK and SurvivorNZ….which all stuck with ‘traditional’ Survivor. To me things started to go downhill just when they started shooting all episodes in Fiji. The game play was still tough and the interesting characters were still being found…but loved seeing parts of the world one would never get to experience on their own. Then they started regurgitating the same contestants like Boston Rob. Seemed like Jeff kept bringing him back until he finally won. Then we had to see him and Sandra back….and then they lost Lynn Spillman…..and Jeff became Mr Hollywood. Then came “New Era”….a version of Survivor that warrants being on Nickelodeon. I too have seen every episode…many 2 or 3 times. I applied for the show a dozen times on line and at casting calls. I loved this show….I wanted to experience the life changing experience but it wasn’t to be. I’m currently in the age group of Rudy and FBI Joe and probably would be more competitive than they were but I could never think of being with a bunch of whiny kids. My only bucket list items that won’t be fulfilled.
"No more villains"
Even though the most popular and entertaining tribe in 'Survivor' history was made up ten villains. hmmm...
I’m watching season 19 again now. My man you were DOMINATING THESE PEOPLE lol 😂😂😂😂
Dominated so hard he lost. Twice.
Russell is a Legend, you need to be at Survivor50
They got a new casting director in season 41, and that is the single biggest change they've made which is causing the game to tank. The shorter game, the lack of a live show... those changes hurt, but it's the new casting director which is tanking the show. Everyone looks different, but there is zero diversity in the cast. I've watched the first episode of the last few seasons, but haven't finished ANY of them.
interesting i didnt know about the casting director but tbh the show has just pivoted to a different style, more about the "society" and interrelationships of players nowadays.
Fr tho I feel respectfully like you not given the seasons a fair chance, ngl a lot of them the first episode nearly got me to quit watching but i stuck with it and some of the seasons were genuinely the best ive seen in a loooong time. (like 45 was memorable and whichever season with ricard, this one rn after premerge heats up)
You’re right about Jeff running the show to the ground. He has said he doesn’t care if people think the show is too woke now. He just adds twists to entertain HIMSELF. He is the one that prefers 3 tribes, he does CASTING, he likes twists like the HOURGLASS twist. They need to demote Jeff back to host and only host.
This season I kept forgetting that Wednesday was Survivor day. I'd remember when my friends would comment on the episode, and I'd tell myself that I needed to get caught up. But I never did; and I realized that I simply had no desire to continue watching... I used to LOVE that show.
The game has turned into a dumpster fire since COVID started in 2020 and going to 26 days. The "new era" is a joke and it's all thanks to Jeff Probst.
The show went extremely woke they cast everyone with the same personality and same strategy they are all superfans and they are all there to tell their sob story of their struggles.
They no longer cast diverse personality types everyone is super progressive and they only cast different skin colors and sexualities. They hate casting white men and if they do they always have to either be very geeky and petite or they are usually LGBT because CBS and Survivor hate strong white heterosexual men like Russell and Tony.
@@kingslayer011Totally agree my friend.
I believe they realized during covid that they can cut a lot of costs by keeping it shorter and removing the live show and family visits etc. Basically the show is now all about saving as much money as possible and it shows.
@xmxh9596 Totally but the casting has been horrible.
💯 % agree! I was a very loyal Survivor viewer but it lost me. I will just watch my dvd's of past seasons, especially my favorite player Russell Hantz. Best seasons ever👍
Russell I am from Samoa and I call you the real matai, the real chief of Samoa and Survivor 🇼🇸🌴🌺🫡 best & most memorable player
Russel please upload more often, I watched all your other videos already.
1st season EVER me and my family have not watched at all. Myself, Wife and 2 kids not watching survivor. Never thought this would happen but it has. I BOW down to the GOAT "Russell Hantz"
some of my favorite times, were sitting on the couch with my daughter watching the show each week. She was between 12 and 15 back then .. She love Keith from Louisianna (passed now) .. called him the cat man, because of his mustache. "Stick to the plan" became something we used in general conversation. Season 19 & 20 we were absolutely rolling with Russell's antics.. Couldn't wait to watch each week! And Tony's Llama talk, had my daughter & I teared up with laughter. Didn't realize such a great show, put together masterfully, could selfdestruct so quickly... Good memories though..
this season is actually pretty good. Insane move last night.
Russell, we need to see you training for Survivor and sharing with us everything we need to know! Even though you may not compete, its a positive step forward to making us believe! We miss you and need to see you back, much love brother!
agree CASTING is awful so bad that i dont have a favourite that i route for anymore which is sad
Just stop watching. The show is a dumpster fire and the ratings should reflect that otherwise they will think it's okay to produce shows as bad as this.
seems like the last few seasons i watched, I couldnt even name any of the players 3 shows into the season.. very very bad casting.
well i rewatch old seasons instead
Ikr me too
Till this day you are still my favorite survivor player of all time. Lately these seasons have not been hitting the same. I really want you to join the show The Traitors. They’ve had Rob, Sandra, Parvati, they even have Tony this season. I’m like, “where is Russell?” 🤣🤣
Russell has to be on 50 - even if he wasn't a villain, his innovative gameplay, strategic moves, and ability to convince people would surely be missed. But villains do belong - in Australia villainous "King George" made two of their seasons the best.
Russell please say yes if Probst calls. The show needs you back
The current season is the best one since 40 in my opinion
I would agree… besides teeny and the unstable long haired kid, it was pretty enjoyable to watch
Russell you have GOT to get on season 50, please please PLEASE!!!
I think there’s too many survivor nerds on the show, they need people who understand the game but aren’t huge fans, not gamebots who can recite every contestant alphabetically. Also we need more diverse professions, bring back ice cream men and construction workers or just anyone with a personality, majority of players are just so bland, there’s some good casting choices but so many bores
Good point
Everyone on the show is a survivor nerd with a sob story and a huge progressive liberal. No more alpha males or big personalities. They don't cast guys like Russell or Tony anymore they hate casting white men unless the white man is a very weak petite man and usually LGBT as well. Not saying to not cast those types but that is all they cast and they don't cast the strong alpha males who made the show so interesting in the past.
Fr alpha males make the show:
Boston Rob, Tony, Russell, Colby, Etc
@@Sports-j6p They definitely make the show better. Alpha males don't last these days though. They get voted out fast.
Russell, HOPE YOU PLAY AGAIN!! You're very confrontational so idk if you could make it to the end, but I truly would hope to see you try - I adored watching you on TV and people want to see passion
You are a survivor legend and your story deserves another installment
- KEEP HOPE ALIVE-
Your return to the game is what all survivor fans wish for
Not gonna lie, I was surprised when I saw this pop-up in my feed. So, I’ll never hate on my man, Russ, although there are times where he says things that I disagree with. But I will admit freely that there are many aspects of this video that had me nodding my head in agreement. Anyway, be well, brother. We may not always agree, but I’m always gonna have mad respect for you. Although it did not end the way, I wanted it to, Samoa was a magical experience for me, and you were part of it. Be well!
Hey Swan, is that you?!
@ it is indeed!
You are the greatest player and nothing can change my mind.
I definitely miss the old ones when people actually had to look for idols. u are right.
In addition to what you’re saying, I want them to bring back players. Whether it be the newer players past 40 whatever. When they bring back past players it builds up the show. It builds up reps. Maybe they don’t want the big time players anymore. Idk. But I enjoy the past players coming back.
100 % agree alot of the old school players became legends thru their returning seasons. Parvati in fnv ,Boston Rob in all stars, and Cirie in fnv are prime examples.
I’m re-watching season 19 right now. Watched it when it aired live back in 2009 and now i’m 25. Going to be watching heroes Vs villains right after. I quit watching a long time ago, watched one of the newer episodes recently this year and it just seemed sugar coated.
I’m just passed the point where those monsoon rains stopped and you have made me lmao 🤣
Can’t wait to rewatch season 20.
Russell I wish you would play survivor again I love how you tell how it is no B.S. love it. Well I think your one of the best 4sure buddy!! Much love from Minnesota 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
the problem is that almost every player who plays is a major fan who knows about the villains and it's hard to get away with it
The adjustments the made to survivor 41 & onwards in my view is why so many people watch Australian Survivor
Really wish Jeff would bring you back. One of the best to ever do it. Also any thoughts on 47?
I watched Russel play his first two seasons. I was 8 years old and I watched it with my dad. I thought he was the best player I’ve ever seen play. I I couldn’t understand or believe he didn’t win. To me he played the hardest. The best player to never win. The jury was bitter
Your Just Saying Russell, and making lot's of sense...Glad to see you are looking pretty good there bud. The show seems to be more about how the players have feelings and we are suppose to care...Bring back the bad guys...Thanks Russell.
Jeff Probst has destroyed the best game ever televised. And he seems to be so proud of himself for doing it.
I wish I knew why.
He got sucked into woke Democrat Party bull shiite! It's been obvious with the All New, All Different Survivor!
Russell needs to be on Season 50, and 1 of 2 things will happen: Russell will Finally Win the Game... OR... Russell will Punch another player Episode 1. 🔥🔥🔥
You're my all time favorite Survivor player King Russ .. hats off 🫡..love lots from PH ❤
Preach on Russell. You are spot on with your view as usual.
I still watch Survivor, but it's not as good, Jeff has too much power now. The host should just be the host!
I’d love to see you back on 50
I look forward to your show. Please keep doing it.
As a long time fan for years and years, I still love it. I just think Probst is sometimes a little messed up in the head, where he likes to have all the power with the control of the game. I understand he loves the game but he needs to take a step back as producer and do the hosting to which he does best. His producer role is just hurting the show and what made it great. You are an awesome player Russell and regardless if you accept the invite for 50, you are one of the best to ever play. Keep hope alive. 💖❤
Forget Survivor . I want Russell Hantz on next seasons of the Traitors. He is perfect for it
Anyone else part of the group that stopped watching after Ep 1 of season 41? I haven't gone back and I don't think they will ever fix their mistakes 😢
Stopped watching it in season 41...
Same that was the first season I did not watch
41 is easily the worst season. 42 has moments, 43 is pretty good, 44 is okay but this audience probably wouldn't like it. 45 and 46 are fun but start off slow. 47 is so far pretty meh.
But yeah, new era is just missing something. Jeff has gotten too soft. The moments where the show shines now are the moments where he IS NOT soft.
You’re missing out big time
Waiting for your next Thailand trip.
Youre not alone Russ. I watched since i was in 5th grade. 2000 until roughly 2021ish. I had an account on Survivorsucks. Talked constantly about it with family and friends. But I cant watch anymore. Its not Survivor anymore. It was hard "breaking up" with the show. But it is not the same anymore, i have no clue whats been going on since 2022. Its going to take something big for me to tune in again.
The last episode of Survivor I watched (besides rewatching older seasons) was Season 41 episode 1. They lost me there. Sure, I have kept loose tabs on things here or there, but I haven’t watched an entire new episode since then. Sad what it has come to. Season 50 really seems like the very last chance. If 50 fails, it’s over.
Russel is for me the best player who has ever been in survivor !!!! Otherwise, I haven't watched survivor since the 41st series ..... greetings from the Czech Republic
Season 50 must be leyends cast and Russell must be one of those leyends.
Legend
I completely agree. Although Im happy two of my country ladies won Survivor (41 and 42 when Canadians could complete for first time). I prefer the pre-40 seasons. I have a very difficult time sitting down to watch the new era seasons after 42. Too many twists, turns, advantages. Its not the true "survivor" anymore. I hope with 50 they bring it back to basics really with legends. Celebrate the game that made it to 50 seasons, celebrate those that embraced our TVs and entertained us with their stories, survival, backstabbing, loyalty, strategy etc. I do hope to see Russell in 50 if its a legend season. Bring back the 39 days. 26 days is barely a month. Thtas a vacation not survivor.
I know you are frustrated Russell but I hope you don't cancel your show you are the only one with common sense maybe they will actually listen to the fans and bring back the real survivor!
I was watching your highlights you’re the goat, still mad about Sandra and the blonde girl winning 😂
Russell, love the content and appreciate your insights on the game! As far as 'making the game harder' I don't think the difficulty of the game should be the act of surviving but instead the social maneuvering to A) get to the end while B) putting the right jurors on jury who will still vote for you. Yes, starving/suffering will affect your social game but for the most part the environment affects everyone to an equal amount just not to an equal extent, its all about how the individual responds. Some people show up ready to backstab, and others won't do it even when pushed. It really revolves around casting but as long as picks like Rome get eyeballs/interactions on social media, they won't change it up.
Keep the content coming! If you disagree then now is the time to be even louder. Sunlight is the best disinfectant
You'll always be a legend. The game has changed and people get targeted immediately for making big moves. But yeah, everyone gets a 1 in 6 chance to have immunity lol, they traded that in for rice.
CAN'T HAVE EXCITING TV GET RID OF THAT GUY HE'S GONNA BEAT ME EVERYONE MUST BE AS BORING AS I AM - Every nobody I can't remember over the last 7 seasons ruining the game 😂
The last few seasons have had some brutal blindsides and lots of backstabbing. It's very unpredictable which makes it fun to watch. Would love to see you come back Russell.
Personally I dont see how 50 can work without villains,two tribes and 39 days!!! Jeff has said edge of extinction is coming back for every returnee season and 39 days is mandatory because thats how it fuckin WORKS!! Even though I enjoy the new era to some extent it just isn't the same. The new era needs some major fixes or else Survivor is done after at least 6 more years
I haven't watched a full season of Survivor since Winners at War, or watched an episode since episode 3 or 4 of Season 41. That's how much the whole push for "the new era" disinterested me.
villeins make the game interesting.
Rome?
@@bomberdawesomesure. You know people may not like him, but I appreciate him bringing chaos and entertainment to the season
I adore the seasons with Russel Hantz. You are survivor.
He actually said he didn't want villains and grudges?? That's a weird statement coming from a show that cut and pastes clips to make people look as bad as possible.
Woke culture doesn't have the momentum it once did. I would think eventually Survivor will have to pivot too.
You were the best player to watch. The new seasons are nowhere near as captivating as the old seasons. That’s why we have gone all in on Australian Survivor
The most loved players in all of survivor history have all been Villains. Jeff just doesn't get it and its killing the show, and if things dont change I don't see it lasting much longer.
Besides Malcolm
Rupert? Cirie? Ozzy?
I don’t watch new seasons of survivor anymore, but i still watch Russel Hanz videos lol. Russel should’ve been the winner of survivor 2 seasons back to back.
Backwind Survivor around 2003 I think we did trailer park survivor at the radio station. Everybody was watching Survivor back then.
Survivor needs villans. Russell Hantz my favorite villan.
Gabe was supposed to be a villain this season, but that didn't really happen.
Bros really a Russel hantz member wow
Gabe was just really unlikeable, he seemed like a plant, very nongenuine…
He's 100% right.
Can someone answer if there any spoilers in this video about the season that just finished? I haven't watched it yet so im avoiding playing the whole thing through
There are no spoilers for season 46, I don't think he's watched it
Watching the new season with my mom. We both agreed they miss a villian.
If you ever listen to his podcast On Fire, you see he talks about kids as young as 6 yrs old watching. Since when is this a show for for kids that young? That's part of the problem in my opinion. Bring back some villains, bring back some anger. We need it.
Thank you for telling the truth. Stopped watching after season 40. God bless
I literally haven't watched a survivor season since Heroes vs Villains. Best season put with the best people to ever play the game.
Well season 47 is pretty good so far
I don’t hate the new show. I’m watching Sn 47 with my wife. HOWEVER! I’d LOVE to see the return of people from seasons 40 on down . I miss the shelter building and food hunting . The omission of ‘Come on in, guys’ is BS, as well as ‘Let’s get it own !!!!! Is that a bit pretension or what? Still, I like the show!
Best survivor player to never win, hands down. The Dan Marino of Survivor. Legend
Completely agree. Born in 1999, my family watched weekly from 1 up through 40. Now, not the same game, not the same show. Now I’m 25, haven’t watched since 2020. Tried seasons 41-44, NOT any bit enjoyable compared to the actual game. Ditched the rest of the new seasons.
CBS, hope you care about ratings - Best thing for 50, the only thing that will get me & my family & my wife to watch: 39 days, eliminate half of these “advantages” and bring back ACTUAL game changers or heroes & villains. Russel Hantz is top of the list.
From 51 and on, stick to the original formula, and bring back players who want to win, backstab, and have fun. I’m not here at Survivor to watch a soap opera of different life stories and to see the good in humanity. I’m a youth pastor at a church for crying out loud, I go to church to see the good. I watch Survivor to see a social experiment where people play a game. Sure some moments can be lighthearted and good just like previous seasons. But I want to see people play for real. Make survivor great again.
In Russell’s first season, my wife and I quickly came to hate him, mostly because of his dog lie. That being said, he almost as quickly became 1 of our favorite players, if not my favorite player of all time
havent watched for years used to never miss an episode..........
I’ve given up on US Survivor and starting watching Survivor Australia. 10 TIMES BETTER! They don’t care about all this DEI stuff and just allow for an awesome watch experience! It’s a show I can’t wait to watch every year!
I love to see a survivor Player who plays the game, wins by deceit and efficiency. Not let’s all hold hands and sing songs
It's definitely Jeff. He's ruined the show. I dont even watch anymore. New survivor is hot garbage. I dont want to see kumbaya by the fire, I'm tired of super fans and the blatant racist casting. Stop casting by a quota of color and start casting by personality. 26 days is summer camp. Jeff, stay out of the game... you're not playing, you are supposed to basically be wallpaper.
Whoa there watch yourself, the woke redditors will come for you. I’ve literally been silenced like 10 times by the woke losers. Make tv attractive again. Stop the ugly g@y sad bullshi
Jeff was normal in beginning and he bought into the "he's learning" thing and being coddled into the woke cult over 20 years. Like nah Jeff u just got duped by freaks with rings in face threatening to publicaly enemize u if u attempt not jump on board their cult. Classic brainwashing.
Spot on
they cast by a quota for the first 40 seasons.. they haven’t since then
@@bigbrotherspoilers9756 the poc quota started more recently, which in and of itself is racist.
if you dont upload survivor anymore, i will still watch anything that you upload
Am watching s19 at the moment. Classic. New era is too soft and lovey dovey for my liking.
46 is the closest thing to a non lovey dovey season
The last time I've watched Survivor was when Cochran won. After that, I kinda lost interest in the show. And btw Russell, you were the greatest to ever appear in the Show.
U missed the 2nd peak from Blood vs Water to David vs Goliath
how come he ain’t win then
Russell I haven’t been on your channel bc usually you give updates on the new season so I don’t want spoilers bc I’m always behind, so this is the first video I saw in a long time from you but I believe you said you haven’t watched this season. I’m telling you watch this season bc it’s actually really good imo. I also want to know what you think of it!!
Hope you'll cover Parvati and Tony playing in Survivor AU vs the World early next year
Gonna need more of these Russ
I think the money should go up to either $3 Million to $5 Million.
cbs only has so much money lol
Australian survivor is awesome!!
I agree with you Ruselll as an Australian I'm finding this season hard too watch. Last season had a much better cast.
oh you’re back
Russell, Would love to see you play again!!