Throughout its run on television, Survivorhas introduced the world to many beloved personalities, including «Boston Rob» Mariano, and a lot of fans think that he should replace Jeff Probst as the host. Names such as Tony Vlachos, Sandra Diaz-Twine, and Russell Hantz will forever be remembered by fans of the show for the way they shaped the game, and Jeff Probst is also an icon. Sometimes supportive and sometimes sarcastic, Probst has been the only constant in the ever-evolving social experiment that is Survivor, which first aired in 2000. Probst even gained the role of executive producer on the series back in 2010, proving that his influence on the show is indeed extremely significant. However, it is inevitable that someday the host will depart from the island once and for all.
Of course, there are a few names who have risen to fame and become almost as influential as Probst in terms of shaping the show’s legacy. Robert Carlo Mariano, better known by his nickname Boston Rob, is an immediate standout in that arena. Boston Rob has competed on the show five times and served as a mentor during season 39. The reality icon also met his wife Amber Mariano (née Brkich) while competing inSurvivor: All-Stars, a season that brought back the best of best from the show's first seven seasons. Rob’s life is intertwined with the show, just like Jeff's is.
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It is that last fact that makes Boston Rob the ideal candidate to replace Probst when the time arises. His unique journey with Survivor has granted him insight into the game that no one else has, including Jeff Probst. He has won the game once and lost it multiple times. He has played on some of the earliest
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