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Does Survivor provide condoms? ›

As always, the cast members do receive essential items such as tampons and condoms, and he said that birth control comes into play soon, as there are "love affairs this season, plural," including "some of the most intimate footage we've ever had."

Australian Survivor contestant Georgia Jane Ray has opened up about the “extremely painful” ectopic pregnancy she experienced during filming ... What I found was most victims got pregnant, were forced to terminate their pregnancy, ... I want to make sure no one suffers internally as I did.

But in an interview with TMZ, Jonny Fairplay spilled the beans on how much castaways allegedly make: the first person eliminated can make $12,500, according to the infamous villain, who noted jury members get $40,000. "I'm not sure I was allowed to say that," he noted after. "I might've broken an NDA."

Stott also said that competitors submit tampons and contact lenses in their "own personal little bag" before they get to the island. "If you needed any of that stuff, you could just go to the med box," Stott said. "They only allow one person at a time to go so you're not congregating back there."

Shallow said when she asked the production crew why players weren't allowed to wear swimsuits anymore, she was told that producers felt it would be "more authentic-looking" for contestants to play in their underwear.

Probst was married to his first wife, psychotherapist Shelley Wright, from 1996 to 2001. In 2004, after filming on Survivor: Vanuatu wrapped, he began dating one of the contestants, Julie Berry. They broke up in early 2008. Probst married his second wife, Lisa Ann Russell, on December 5, 2011.

The Survivor world was shocked when one current contestant used Mother's Day to announce they were a mother-to-be. Kenzie Petty, a 29-year-old salon owner and current contestant on Season 46, posted on her Instagram on Sunday, May 12 that she was pregnant.

On Survivor, when eventual jury members are voted out, they are sent to a group living situation called Ponderosa. As they arrive one by one, they discuss the ins and outs of what has transpired, sharing information — and often bonding for or against certain players still in the game.

The show generously compensates all contestants, or castaways, who make it to the final tribal council. Typically, each receives around $10,000 for the reunion show. The third-place winner can tack on an additional $85,000 (before taxes), with the second-place adding an extra $100,000.

Where do non-jury members stay on Survivor? ›

Ponderosa is a special holding area for Survivor contestants before they compete and after being eliminated from the game. It is usually located at a resort or a hotel.

"There are no restrooms on Survivor. Sorry for you!" Probst playfully admits. "The jungle and the ocean are your options." (Keep in mind: There's no toilet paper). He continues, "Aqua dumps, as the players call them, which take place in the ocean, are quite popular.

Can you shave on survivor? The answer is absolutely not. Um, we were not given any razor, so.

The most famous showmance in series history is its first, between Colleen and Greg on “Borneo.” The two young members of the Pagong tribe connected over their free spirits and while nothing explicit ever aired, by night 14 the two were choosing to sleep together away from the rest of their camp.

"Survivor" players told Insider the reality of getting their periods during the competition. Competitors can request a set number of period products in advance and take birth control. The castaways said it was stressful to menstruate on a remote island with limited supplies.

Contestants may receive meager food supplies such as small sacks of rice, beans, and the like, thus expecting significant weight loss. In pre-determined cases, food will be provided as prizes in Reward Challenges. Stealing personal items from other contestants is strictly prohibited.

So what toiletries DO they get? All Survivor contestants have access to items like feminine products, birth control, vital medications, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Items like soap and toilet paper are not included.

'Survivor' contestants choose their clothes, but they have to get approved by producers. No matter which season the Survivor contestants play in, their clothing must be approved by producers.