What It’s Really Like Behind the Buff on ‘Survivor’

Survivorpremiered in 2001, and nearly 50 seasons later and with various international variations, it’s become one of the longest-running and most iconic reality shows of all time. Contestants compete for $1 million – and for returning players, the grand prize can sometimes be $2 million – but the incentives for appearing on Survivor go beyond money – fame, adventure, personal growth, and bragging rights are a few of the perks contestants can expect.