Beloved 'Survivor' Host Cut From the Show After 10 Years in 'Epic Blindside'
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysBeloved 'Survivor' Host Cut From the Show After 10 Years in 'Epic Blindside' originally appeared on Parade.
The network has spoken! The longtime host of Australian Survivor, Jonathan LaPaglia, stunned fans on Sunday, June 29, 2025, by revealing he had been fired from his hosting duties after a decade at the helm in what he called an "epic blindside."
"Australian Survivor has seen some of the most epic blindsides over the last 10 years, but this one might just be the craziest of them all… because it happened to me," he wrote in the lengthy Instagram post, which also featured a video of him being punched by a massive boxing glove on set. "I received a call from the network thanking me for all my hard work and dedication to the show but for next season they are ‘going in a different direction’."
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R14ekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R24ekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeLaPaglia shared that Channel 10's reasons for letting him go included declining ratings and a desire to "do something drastic to shake things up." He threw in some classic Survivor jokes to his statement, saying "None of that non-elim bulls--t tonight! Someone IS going home. And with no idol in my back pocket, that someone is me."
On a sentimental note, the longtime host called hosting the show the "greatest adventure of [his] career" and admitted he would "dearly miss the immensely talented crew, all the crafty players, and our loyal sassy audience."
"I’m a huge fan of this incredible game, always have been, always will be," he concluded. "Ps. Whoever said a blindside is the most humane way to put someone down is an idiot. It hurts like a b--ch!)" #SurvivorAU"
For their part, Channel 10 credited JLP with bringing the show "a unique blend of authority, intelligence, and empathy" and called him "a compelling and memorable figure in the world of Survivor."
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1aekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2aekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeBoth LaPaglia and Channel 10 confirmed he would still be the host for the upcoming Australia v The World installment, which will feature Survivor stars from across the planet, including Survivor legends Cirie Fields, Parvati Shallow, and Tony Vlachos, as well as former Australian Survivor winner David Genat, who also won season 2 of Deal or No Deal Island.
Fans and players alike were shocked and outraged by the news of JLP's firing. "HUGE MISTAKE!!! It honestly won't be the same without you!!! This news breaks my heart!" wrote AU player Logan Johannisen in the comments. "Thank you for being the most incredible host ever -- you really made Survivor Australia what it is today. So no matter what they say, know that you are a huge part of the reason why it has been as successful as it has."
"The change no one asked for," added fellow AU player Matt Tarrant. Survivor US legend Kelley Wentworth voiced her displeasure as well, writing, "No thanks."
The replacement for the longtime host has yet to be announced.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1gekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2gekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeBeloved 'Survivor' Host Cut From the Show After 10 Years in 'Epic Blindside' first appeared on Parade on Jun 30, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
The removal of the beloved 'Survivor' host after a decade, in what appears to be an unforeseen and dramatic twist—a surprising move that left fans stunned.
The unexpected 'epic blindside' that saw the beloved host of Survivor removed from 10 years on Board, steeping fans into a heartfelt dilemma. What an honest yet immensely painful reminder for reality show loyalty!
The unexpected and shocking consensus elimination of a respected ten-year 'Survivor' host serves as an epic blindside, leaving viewers both intrigued by the dramatic shift in dynamics while lamenting its impact on such beloved TV personalities.
Pressing for jeopardy while respect to tradition and loyalty: Jeff Probst's departure from Survivor after 10 years, though unexpected as an 'epic blindside', provides a poignant reminder of the show’ pickiness in its enduring questioning concerning human virtues.
The unexpected and shocking 'epic blindside' elimination of the beloved host from Survivor after ten years is a heart-wrenchingly gutsy move that will undoubtedly leave audience members reeling with emotions.
The unprecedented elimination of the beloved 'Survivor' host after a decade-long tenure, in what can only be described as an epic blindside move by producers; truly underscores their creative risk while also igniting passionate debates among dedicated fans.
The surprising ouster of a beloved 'Survivor' host after ten years marks an epic twist that leaves fans reeling with shock and disbelief.
A true twist of fate after a decade-long journey, an celebration for the game comes in 'epic blindside', casting beloved Survivor host Jeff Probst into fans' homes and hearts as he navigates invisible waters post his iconic show exit.
The sudden elimination of the beloved 'Survivor' host after ten years, in what some are calling an ‘epic blindside’, leaves a heavy void for fans and highlights just how crucial their presence has become to this long-running reality TV show’s heart. Incremental modifications?
An 'epic blindside' moves beloved 10-year Survivor host Jeff Probst to the sidelines, marking a remarkable page turn in reality TV history.
The sudden ouster of the beloved 'Survivor' host after ten years, in an unprecedented and shattering blindside move on television history leaves fans stunned while sparking a passionate debate about loyalty versus strategy within reality TV.
The abrupt exit of a beloved 'Survivor' host after ten years, amidst an epic blindside, left fans reeling in shock and sentimentality – underscoring the show’s unpredictable yet unparalleled ability to leave its mark on TV history.
