Reality TV Still
Going Strong With Survivor
by: Gary Mitchell Survivor
the show that started the reality TV craze is back with its latest installment,
Survivor Season 11 the Maya Empire. CBS will be keeping with its tested and proven
formula of abandoning contestants in remote locations where they will live, work,
and compete together for 39 days to win the 1 million dollar prize. For
this season contestants will be sent to Yaxhá-Nakum-Naranjo National Park
in the jungles of Guatemala. The site is an ancient Maya city complete with Mayan
pyramids. Contestants will be split into two tribes the named Nakum and Yaxha
who will compete against each other in weekly challenges. Producer Mark Burnett
and SEG Entertainment will be returning along with popular host Jeff Probst. They
have promised to keep the show interesting this season with not just one surprise
but two. The
choice of the shows location was not without some controversy, originally set
to be filmed in the South Pacific producers had to change the venue after the
tsunami at the end of 2004. The producers eventually decided the offer from Guatemala
was the best. The Guatemalan government and board of tourism are hoping for a
boost in travel to for the country as result of the show. Recently
there has been a trend among reality TV shows to find ways to cast famous or popular
celebrities, and Survivor is trying this as well. The most well known of all the
contestants is ex Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Gary Hogeboom. Many fans wonder if
his notoriety will work against him on the show. Another popular contestant is
sports radio talk show host Danni Boatwright. In addition to being a broadcaster
Ms. Boatwright is the ex-wife of Country Music Star Wade Hayes and was Miss USA
Contestant and was Miss Kansas in 1996. Many longtime fans of the show are concerned
that the shows popularity has attracted aspiring actors, actresses, and models
to the cast who the show as way to help their careers. About
The Author
Gary
Mitchell
To
help you keep up with all the tribal council meetings, immunity idol winners,
and latest news from Survivor Guatemala be sure to visit http://www.SurvivorScoop.com.
This article was written by Gary Mitchell who runs SurvivorScoop and several other
entertainment based websites. NOTE:
You’re welcome to “reprint” this article online as long as it remains
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