SurvivorhostJeff Probstis happy thatCBSordered the show to be more inclusive.
In 2020, CBS President and CEO George Cheeks mandated the 50% ofSurvivorbe BIPOC.
The show is one month away from filming Season 47, but Probst already has seen the impact.
its the perfect illustration of what we say all the time, which is representation matters.
The numbers of applicants speak to growth.
Now I do and now I realized I can do it too, Probst said.
Season 46 contestant Bhanu Gopal wanted to be onSurvivorbecause he grew up in a shelter in India.
But he didnt know how to play, and they all saw it, Probst said.
When he left, it was painful for him.
Probst said the producers ofSurvivorused the format to convey the sadness of Bhanus loss.
He has a relationship with his god.
Hes still asking these questions.
Thats why I still loveSurvivor.
Its a reflection of us.
Yeah, its a game, but its also us.
A group of people form a society and have a go at figure it out.
Sometimes that storm is real.
Then I think our casting is phenomenal and our storytelling is really good.
Check out the panel video above.
