Survivor Nicaragua is on WEDNESDAYS

We received this photo of the Survivor Nicaragua cast that makes the point about when the show will air. Don’t say we, or CBS, didn’t tell you.

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Probst Video from Press Tour

Here is a video of Jeff Probst that was released to the media on the recent press tour. He talks about the upcoming season of Survivor and makes one point very strongly.

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Secrets From The New Season Of ‘Survivor: Nicaragua’

Jeff Probst Interviewed about the new season.

ET: What can you tell me about the new season?

Jeff Probst: Early in casting, we decided we had a lot of good older people. And older people on “Survivor” means over 40, so bear that in mind. So Mark [Burnett] decided he wanted to do old vs. young, which is risky for us to do because one tribe could dominate the other and it would be over soon. Surprisingly, it was a very interesting experience early on. We have a great, fun cast.

ET: Normally, when older people are cast they are voted off right away.

Jeff Probst: Yeah. Typically, if you are older, you are in trouble because they tend to keep the younger people around. Now, the older tribe is on its own. All they have to do is win to stay on the show. It is wisdom vs. brawn. That is the question. Being strong is one thing, but do you have anything upstairs? That is where you usually see the older people excel. They know how to think; they know how to remain calm. They have lived a little.

ET: Did you keep the same challenges?

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THIS JUST IN… from CBS Entertainment… “SURVIVOR” MOVES TO WEDNESDAY NIGHT THIS FALL IN A TRIBAL BATTLE OF THE AGES

LOS ANGELES – July 29, 2010 – The next edition of SURVIVOR will be a battle for the ages…literally. The 20 new castaways will be divided into two Tribes of 10: Young vs. Old. The Espada Tribe, made up of individuals over the age of 40, must prove they have the life experience and knowledge that will ultimately help them Outwit and Outlast their younger competitors. The La Flor Tribe, consisting of individuals 30 years of age and younger, will have to use their youth and vitality to Outplay and ultimately Outlast their elders. Who will prevail: youth or maturity?

SURVIVOR: NICARAGUA premieres in its new night this fall on Wednesday, Sept. 15 – returning to the time period where the series’ first season aired in the summer of 2000.

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http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=25676

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Survivor Nicaragua: First Spoilers | Survivor Fandom

Click through to read more spoilers, mostly about who will be on the show. These below are pretty well known already, so I don’t think I’m telling you something that will spoil the show for you.

So we still have a while before the season 21 of Survivor begins but we already have some of our first spoilers thanks to Killer K, Missyae and Survivor Fever.

This season will pit 40 and older against 30 and younger.  The yellow tribe is called LaFlor and these are the younger players while the blue tribe is Espada and are the older people. Thanks to Killer K I know Jimmy Johnson, former Cowboys football coach is on the Espada team.  Apparently he is a BIG fan of the show and never misses an episode and has been trying to get on for several years.

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http://survivorfandom.com/survivor-nicaragua-first-spoilers-31655/

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CBS ANNOUNCES 2010-2011 PREMIERE DATES

It’s official! Survivor will premier a week earlier than other other shows, on WEDNESDAY, Sept. 15th. at 8:00pm.

CBS will get an early start on the season with the premiere of SURVIVOR: NICARAGUA, the 21st edition of the hit reality series, which launches in its new time period on Wednesday, Sept. 15 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

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http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=25611

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Tribe Names and Colors Announced on Facebook | Survivor

They are “Espada”, which is blue, and “La Flor”, which is yellow.

English translation: A great battle between a flower and a sword takes place on the beaches of Nicaragua this September on CBS!!

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http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4748552&id=59672943648#!/Survivor

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Jimmy Johnson Almost A “Survivor” | NBC Miami

Survivor is one of his favorite shows. And he wanted to be on it. So he went out back on the private beach, [his wife] with the video camera, and explained to the producers why he should be allowed even though he worked for a rival network. He filled out thick files of paperwork and signed contracts. He got his yellow-fever shots. And he was headed to Africa for 45 days of seclusion when the doctor called about some of his tests. One artery to his heart was totally blocked, another blocked 70 percent. He wouldn’t be going anywhere. He has lost 30 pounds since.
Thanks a lot, Jimmy Johnson’s arteries!  What might have been: the greatest series of Survivor ever. Johnson is competitive, crafty, able to catch his own food, and clearly comfortable in beachwear.  Would he form alliances?  Yes, because they wouldn’t involve Dan Marino. Would he cry on camera? Well, it would have been the furthest he’d been from a steakhouse in probably…ever. Would he turn out to have quirky habits like Survivor’s famous naked guy? We could only hope.

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http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/sports/Jimmy-Johnson-Almost-A-Survivor.html

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Former Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson to be a contestant on ‘Survivor: Nicaragua’ | Dallas Cowboys News | Sports News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News

Johnson, 67, will be one of the oldest contestants to ever appear on “Survivor,” one of his favorite television shows. The Miami Herald reported last year that he was almost a contestant on “Survivor: Gabon” (which aired in 2008), but he failed a physical. He has lost weight since.

Johnson coached the Cowboys from 1989-1993 and won back-to-back Super Bowls. He also coached the University of Miami, Oklahoma State and Miami Dolphins.

“Survivor: Nicaragua” will be broadcast in September on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. (a switch from its Thursday time slot in recent years). CBS usually releases a cast list a few weeks before the first episode.

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http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/072110dnosposurvivor.2da4df1.html

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Survivor 22: Russell Hantz versus Rob Mariano rumored, while Coach goes to Nicaragua, Hatch says he’ll be back + reality blurred

A rumor has surfaced that suggests season 22 of Survivor will be a face-off between Russell Hantz and Rob Mariano, perhaps akin to Stephenie and Bobby Jon’s return for Survivor Guatemala. And recently, first-season winner Richard Hatch has said he’ll return to compete soon, while Ben “Coach” Wade said he was going to Nicaragua.

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http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/survivor_22/2010_Jul_20_russell_rob_rumor

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Jenna Fischer’s Wedding Officiant: Jeff Probst – Celebrity Circuit – CBS News

Probst was on location in Nicaragua for the 21st season of “Survivor,” People magazine reports, but managed to return to Southern California for 24 hours to conduct the ceremony.

Fischer and Kirk are not the first couple to be married by Probst. Over the years he has helped several friends tie the knot, according to the report. He also conducted his parents’ 35th anniversary vow renewal.

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http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-20011027-10391698.html

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Survivor Pics from Nicaragua – Survivor 21+ – Spoiler Related – Survivor Sucks

My parents were in Nicaragua–where they’re building a hotel–in June. They were very close to the locations used for Survivor and took several pictures. I’ve included their pictures as well as an article from the local paper along with their descriptions:

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Survivor Nicaragua challenges, tribe names, cast member identities leak out + reality blurred

Survivor Nicaragua’s not-quite-remote location in a rather touristy area has resulted in photos that show actual challenges plus production areas.

Photos posted to Survivor Sucks that were taken mid-June, apparently before the production began, show challenges and potential camp locations

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http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/survivor_nicaragua/2010_Jul_19_challenges_names

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TV fans may have tough choices in new season

Wednesdays • “Survivor” (CBS) moves off Thursdays to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, where its major competition looks like NBC’s new spy series “Undercovers.” ABC slots “The Middle,” the funny and underrated Patricia Heaton sitcom, also at 8. At 9, there’s something for everyone — comedy (“Modern Family” and “Cougar Town”) on ABC; procedurals (“Criminal Minds” on CBS and “Law & Order: SVU” on NBC); and reality (“Hell’s Kitchen” on Fox and “America’s Next Top Model” on the CW in St. Louis). The 10 p.m. hour is entirely new, and all legal, with “Law & Order: Los Angeles” opposite CBS’ dramedy “The Defenders” and ABC’s “The Whole Truth.”

Projected winners: CBS, ABC.

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http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/television/gail-pennington/article_5c758f92-f020-5254-9146-e64947b4391b.html

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‘Survivors’ gather in Charles City

CHARLES CITY — “Survivor” can get tense for the contestants, but for a group of 10 former participants — including Susie Smith of Charles City — this weekend is all about having fun as well as raising some money for a good cause.

The “Survivors” began arriving in Charles City on Thursday. On Friday night they gathered at the Red Cedar Lodge, where they sat around a bonfire and enjoyed s’mores.

Tonight they will be special guests at a fundraiser at the Floyd Community Center for the band and cross country team at Charles City High School.

“I’m grateful to these celebrities for coming out to help me fundraise,” said Smith, who was the runner-up on “Survivor: Gabon” in 2008.

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http://www.globegazette.com/news/local/article_f719f374-9155-11df-a924-001cc4c03286.html

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More than 400 show up for area ‘Survivor’ casting call – Modbee.com

More than 400 people arrived before the 7 a.m. opening of the “Survivor” casting call at Thunder Valley Casino this morning for a chance to get stranded on a remote location for seven weeks.
Some came for the adventure, others for a shot at the $1 million prize.
Sacramento defense attorney David Knoll said it was the chance to have a great story to tell that attracted him.

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http://www.modbee.com/2010/07/15/1253313/more-than-400-show-up-for-area.html

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‘Survivor’ tryouts set for Thursday at Thunder Valley Casino – Modbee.com

Thunder Valley Casino on Thursday will host an open casting call for potential contestants hoping to be on the longtime CBS reality show “Survivor.”

The auditions, in the casino’s new outdoor amphitheater, start at 7 a.m. and are expected to last until noon.

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http://www.modbee.com/2010/07/12/1249154/survivor-tryouts-set-for-thursday.html

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Survivor Champion Yul Kwon and Rep. Mike Honda Join Documentary Filmmaker, Stars To Highlight Asian American Health Issues at Capitol Briefing

Yul Kwon, Survivor: Cook Islands champion and Deputy Chief of the Consumer & Government Affairs Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission, twin global health advocates Anabel Stenzel and Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, and Academy Award nominated producer Marc Smolowitz (The Weather Underground, 2003) will present at a briefing produced in conjunction with the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) on July 15 at 10:00 a.m. in the Capitol Visitor Center, room HVC-215.
The Stenzel twins, stars of THE POWER OF TWO, who have endured a life-long battle against the fatal genetic disease Cystic Fibrosis and received life-saving double lung transplants, will recount their experiences advocating for these health causes globally and discuss the importance of organ donation among minority communities. The film is inspired by the Stenzel twins’ 2007 memoir, “The Power Of Two: A Twin Triumph Over Cystic Fibrosis.”

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http://www.prweb.com/releases/poweroftwo/dc/prweb4246504.htm

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Survivor Puts Nicaragua on Prime Time TV

More than 20 years after the U.S.-funded contra war faded from the nightly news broadcasts of network television, Nicaragua is about to make its return to prime-time TV in the United States. Only this time, the story is much more positive.

“All of a sudden the spotlight is going to be on Nicaragua, and it’s going to make people stop and think and take a closer look at the country. So that will be a good thing,” Leisa Francis, co-executive producer of Survivor, told The Nica Times.

“This is going to be an audience like we’ve never had in the past,” said Nicaraguan Tourism Minister Mario Salinas. “I think it will have a very, very, very strong impact on tourism.”

“I have goose bumps,” added San Juan del Sur Mayor Jorge Sánchez.

The tourism minister and the mayor and everyone else involved in the project have every reason to be excited. The 250-member crew of Survivor will inject more than $6 million into the local San Juan economy over the next six months, contracting some 200 locals and renting the equivalent of 20,000 hotel room nights in this small town.

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http://www.nicatimes.net/nicaarchive/2010_06/0604101.htm

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Survivor Nicaragua starts filming, will spend $6+ million in Nicaragua + reality blurred

by Andy Dehnart / June 22, 2010, 10:35 AM

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Survivor Nicaragua started production last week, as press members were there for the first three days of filming, as usual, returning to the US just as Big Brother had its media day Friday for fan sites and whoever else would subject themselves to being locked inside for a day.

The show is filming seasons 21 and 22 back to back in San Juan del Sur, and the Tico Times reported that over the six month period that the production is there, “the 250-member crew of Survivor will inject more than $6 million into the local San Juan economy over the next six months, contracting some 200 locals and renting the equivalent of 20,000 hotel room nights in this small town.”

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http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/survivor_nicaragua/2010_Jun_22_production_begins

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