CBS Renews Survivor For 25th & 26th Seasons, Jeff Probst Confirmed To Return As Host

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Well, I actually didn’t expect this one and am thrilled.

CBS has ordered two more cycles of Survivor (Seasons 25 and 26). Even though Jeff Probst will be busy with his new daytime talk show, he will continue as host.

Despite its age, Survivor remains a reliable performer for CBS. Its current 23rd edition has been averaging 12.2 million viewers and ranks as TV’s No. 2 non-scripted series in adults 18-49.

“I am thrilled to continue working on the longest-running reality competition show with the world’s greatest adventure crew for two more seasons,” said Probst in a statement. “We are so thankful for the supportive fans who remain with us every season, and we promise to deliver another year of quality television.”

Meanwhile, the 24th edition will premiere Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 8/7c.

Murtz Jaffer is the world's foremost reality television expert and was the host of Reality Obsessed which aired on the TVTropolis and Global Reality Channels in Canada. He has professional writing experience at the Toronto Sun, National Post, TV Guide Canada, TOROMagazine.com and was a former producer at Entertainment Tonight Canada. He was also the editor at Weekendtrips.com.