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Jeff sticks with Survivor
10/12/2005 20:58 - (SA)
Los Angeles - Jeff Probst said he's decided that life without Survivor wouldn't be as much fun and he's sticking with the CBS reality series.
"I was thinking about retiring and spending my time travelling to exotic locations around the world, meeting new and interesting people.
"Then I realised, uh, wait a second, I'm already doing that with Survivor and getting paid for it, as well," Probst, 44, said.
He has signed a new multiyear deal, CBS spokesperson Chris Ender said.
Probst said in October that he was weighing whether to continue with the show. He has hosted Survivor since it debuted in summer 2000 and his current contract ends with the edition now in production.
Mark Burnett, the show's executive producer, lauded Probst's contributions to the "ever-evolving game" in which players face physical and mental challenges in a bid to win $1m.
"I consider him a friend and look forward to continuing to keep Survivor fresh with Jeff for many more seasons," Burnett said.
Last month, CBS announced that it will air the 13th and 14th versions of Survivor in the 2006-07 season.
The 12th edition, being filmed at an undisclosed location, is slated for the spring. The finale for the current show, Survivor: Guatemala, is airing in the US on Sunday.
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www.cbs.com
- AP
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