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Can Survivor survive indefinitely, or is it nearing extinction? Is the Survivor TV show cancelled or renewed for a 39th season on CBS? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Survivor, season 39. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
A competitive CBS reality TV series, Survivor is hosted by Jeff Probst and features a group of castaways who try to outwit, outlast, and outplay each other. The players share the ultimate goal of hanging on until the very end, in hopes that they will be named the sole survivor and will win the $1,000,000 prize money. In cycle 38, Survivor: Edge of Extinction, the show welcomes 14 new castaways and four returnees, for a total of 18 competitors. In a twist new to this season, after players are voted out, they will get a choice between going home or to the “Edge of Extinction,” where they face tough challenges for a chance to return the game.
This time out on Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands, the teams are the Manu Tribe and the Kama Tribe. Competing for the Manu Tribe are Dan “The Wardog” DaSilva, 38; Reem Daly, 46; Rick Devens, 33; Wendy Diaz, 25; Lauren O’Connell, 21; Keith Sowell, 19; Chris Underwood, 25; Kelley Wentworth, 31; and David Wright, 44. Playing for the Kama Tribe are Joe Anglim, 29; Aubry Bracco, 32; Victoria Baamonde, 23; Ron Clark, 46; Julia Carter, 24; Eric Hafemann, 34; Aurora McCreary, 32; Julie Rosenberg, 46; and Gavin Whitson, 23.
Season 38 Ratings
The 38th season of Survivor averaged a 1.46 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 7.22 million viewers. Compared to season 36 (Spring 2018 “Ghost Island”), that’s down by 7% in the demo and down by 7% in viewership. Find out how Survivor stacks up against the other CBS TV shows.
Survivor has been renewed through season 39 which will debut September 25, 2019. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Will Survivor be cancelled or renewed for season 39? This series is still a ratings winner for CBS, so cancellation is highly unlikely, barring some unforeseen disaster. Still, I’ll keep an eye on the Nielsens, because one of these days, the Tiffany Network is going to vote this show off their schedule. Subscribe for free updates on any Survivor cancellation or renewal news.
5/15/2019 Status Update: Survivor has been renewed for season 39 on CBS. Details here.
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