Mike Bloom
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Writer: Parade Magazine & various outlets. Podcaster: Rob Has a Podcast, Post Show Recaps & anyone willing to listen to a Muppet talk TV & film. He/him/his
I know this was expected to be a Liz-esque crashout (complete with the lack of background music and use of silence). But it feels so brutally visceral to have Kristina break down about her mother's death, feeling #Survivor49 is part of a string of losses in her life
November 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I know this was expected to be a Liz-esque crashout (complete with the lack of background music and use of silence). But it feels so brutally visceral to have Kristina break down about her mother's death, feeling #Survivor49 is part of a string of losses in her life
#Survivor49 I didn't think Rizo could show more gall after not playing a very public idol for 3 weeks straight.
Then he did this.
Then he did this.
November 27, 2025 at 2:33 AM
#Survivor49 I didn't think Rizo could show more gall after not playing a very public idol for 3 weeks straight.
Then he did this.
Then he did this.
An incredible ending to the "Jawan takes other people's things by accident" storyline #Survivor49
November 27, 2025 at 2:28 AM
An incredible ending to the "Jawan takes other people's things by accident" storyline #Survivor49
#Survivor49
Jawan: "The person tonight won't see it coming. They're a huge threat to my alliance. Their name starts with S and rhymes with 'Banana'"
Jawan: "The person tonight won't see it coming. They're a huge threat to my alliance. Their name starts with S and rhymes with 'Banana'"
November 27, 2025 at 2:20 AM
#Survivor49
Jawan: "The person tonight won't see it coming. They're a huge threat to my alliance. Their name starts with S and rhymes with 'Banana'"
Jawan: "The person tonight won't see it coming. They're a huge threat to my alliance. Their name starts with S and rhymes with 'Banana'"
#Survivor49
Kristina: "I'm on the bottom and you could use me—"
Savannah: "Who are you voting for?"
Kristina:
Kristina: "I'm on the bottom and you could use me—"
Savannah: "Who are you voting for?"
Kristina:
a bald man with a mustache is wearing a suit and tie and talking into a microphone .
ALT: a bald man with a mustache is wearing a suit and tie and talking into a microphone .
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November 27, 2025 at 2:10 AM
#Survivor49
Kristina: "I'm on the bottom and you could use me—"
Savannah: "Who are you voting for?"
Kristina:
Kristina: "I'm on the bottom and you could use me—"
Savannah: "Who are you voting for?"
Kristina:
#Survivor49
Jeff Probst as a hostage negotiator
Criminal: "I'll let them go if you give me a getaway car and safety to the county line"
Jeff: "Here's my counter. You've given away your power by showing you clearly want to hold up this bank"
Jeff Probst as a hostage negotiator
Criminal: "I'll let them go if you give me a getaway car and safety to the county line"
Jeff: "Here's my counter. You've given away your power by showing you clearly want to hold up this bank"
November 27, 2025 at 1:54 AM
#Survivor49
Jeff Probst as a hostage negotiator
Criminal: "I'll let them go if you give me a getaway car and safety to the county line"
Jeff: "Here's my counter. You've given away your power by showing you clearly want to hold up this bank"
Jeff Probst as a hostage negotiator
Criminal: "I'll let them go if you give me a getaway car and safety to the county line"
Jeff: "Here's my counter. You've given away your power by showing you clearly want to hold up this bank"
November 27, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Can’t wait for the final Tribal Council moment when Sage reveals to the jury that every time she said she was off farting, she was actually planning their blindsides
It would make Kristie Bennett look like child’s play #Survivor49
It would make Kristie Bennett look like child’s play #Survivor49
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Can’t wait for the final Tribal Council moment when Sage reveals to the jury that every time she said she was off farting, she was actually planning their blindsides
It would make Kristie Bennett look like child’s play #Survivor49
It would make Kristie Bennett look like child’s play #Survivor49
Morgan McLeod. MM.
Upside-down. Will Wahl.
Upside-down. Will Wahl.
November 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Morgan McLeod. MM.
Upside-down. Will Wahl.
Upside-down. Will Wahl.
As to be expected, Taran has put an incredible amount of research, effort, and talent into penning a fantastic retrospective of a 25-year summer obsession
Whether you read or listen to it, you need “Behind the Mirror” the way Dr. Will needed an NPH house visit
Whether you read or listen to it, you need “Behind the Mirror” the way Dr. Will needed an NPH house visit
Behind the Mirror is officially published! This process has been the culmination of 25 years of fandom and the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
The responses & enthusiasm so far have been deeply meaningful to me.
The book's dedication was made out to all of you.
Thank you.
The responses & enthusiasm so far have been deeply meaningful to me.
The book's dedication was made out to all of you.
Thank you.
November 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
As to be expected, Taran has put an incredible amount of research, effort, and talent into penning a fantastic retrospective of a 25-year summer obsession
Whether you read or listen to it, you need “Behind the Mirror” the way Dr. Will needed an NPH house visit
Whether you read or listen to it, you need “Behind the Mirror” the way Dr. Will needed an NPH house visit
As we approach #TheChallenge41 final, thank you to these people for collectively bringing the most drama/chaos we’ve seen on a season in YEARS
November 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
As we approach #TheChallenge41 final, thank you to these people for collectively bringing the most drama/chaos we’ve seen on a season in YEARS
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It's Trans Day of Remembrance. I don't know a single trans person who hasn't lost another trans person in their circle. Please hold them in your hearts today, even if their names are new to you.
And remember all of us who are out here, doing the best we can.
And remember all of us who are out here, doing the best we can.
November 21, 2025 at 4:22 AM
It's Trans Day of Remembrance. I don't know a single trans person who hasn't lost another trans person in their circle. Please hold them in your hearts today, even if their names are new to you.
And remember all of us who are out here, doing the best we can.
And remember all of us who are out here, doing the best we can.
ICYMI my #TAR38 interview with Tucker and Eric where they get into what we missed from that dramatic U-turn vote
Full interview: parade.com/tv/the-amazi...
Full interview: parade.com/tv/the-amazi...
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
ICYMI my #TAR38 interview with Tucker and Eric where they get into what we missed from that dramatic U-turn vote
Full interview: parade.com/tv/the-amazi...
Full interview: parade.com/tv/the-amazi...
#TAR38 I spoke with Tucker and Eric about the many arguments we didn't see from the U-Turn vote, their response to Rubina and Kristine saying they should have used the U-Turn, and more: parade.com/tv/the-amazi...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
#TAR38 I spoke with Tucker and Eric about the many arguments we didn't see from the U-Turn vote, their response to Rubina and Kristine saying they should have used the U-Turn, and more: parade.com/tv/the-amazi...
#Survivor49 I got to chat with Alex about being called "messy," the advice he has for future people in politics going on the show, and his reaction to the past 3 boots being all Black players: parade.com/tv/alex-moor...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
#Survivor49 I got to chat with Alex about being called "messy," the advice he has for future people in politics going on the show, and his reaction to the past 3 boots being all Black players: parade.com/tv/alex-moor...
Jeff Probst addresses the fan critique about his stance on villains on this week's "On Fire" podcast, saying, "The idea of villains is still very much alive" in the new era, even referencing a #Survivor49 player
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parade.com/tv/jeff-prob...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Jeff Probst addresses the fan critique about his stance on villains on this week's "On Fire" podcast, saying, "The idea of villains is still very much alive" in the new era, even referencing a #Survivor49 player
parade.com/tv/jeff-prob...
parade.com/tv/jeff-prob...
Jeff Probst responds to the fan outrage around Jeremy Collins's comment on Parvati's "one and a half wins" on this week's "On Fire" podcast, and gives his #Survivor Mount Rushmore: parade.com/tv/jeff-prob...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Jeff Probst responds to the fan outrage around Jeremy Collins's comment on Parvati's "one and a half wins" on this week's "On Fire" podcast, and gives his #Survivor Mount Rushmore: parade.com/tv/jeff-prob...
November 20, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I feel like this is the most useful Jeff Probst soundbite we've had in years
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I feel like this is the most useful Jeff Probst soundbite we've had in years
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Jawan’s whole reward sequence was very sweet. But I couldn’t get this out my head #Survivor49
a woman in a pink shirt and bow tie says i 'm so used to giving and now i get to receive .
ALT: a woman in a pink shirt and bow tie says i 'm so used to giving and now i get to receive .
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November 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Jawan’s whole reward sequence was very sweet. But I couldn’t get this out my head #Survivor49
Jeff: “You’re playing for fried chicken…”
#Survivor49 fans:
#Survivor49 fans:
a woman wearing a yellow cardigan says please do n't sing
ALT: a woman wearing a yellow cardigan says please do n't sing
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November 20, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Jeff: “You’re playing for fried chicken…”
#Survivor49 fans:
#Survivor49 fans:
I just realized that, at the #Survivor49 merge, Jeff gave the players…a Sophies choice
November 20, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I just realized that, at the #Survivor49 merge, Jeff gave the players…a Sophies choice
#Survivor49 Sophie walking back into camp like
November 20, 2025 at 1:04 AM
#Survivor49 Sophie walking back into camp like
CBS also revealed, in announcing its midseason schedule, that #AmazingRace 39 will NOT be airing in the spring
Instead, Padma Lakshmi's new series "America's Culinary Cup" will occupy the post-#Survivor timeslot on Wednesdays
Instead, Padma Lakshmi's new series "America's Culinary Cup" will occupy the post-#Survivor timeslot on Wednesdays
November 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
CBS also revealed, in announcing its midseason schedule, that #AmazingRace 39 will NOT be airing in the spring
Instead, Padma Lakshmi's new series "America's Culinary Cup" will occupy the post-#Survivor timeslot on Wednesdays
Instead, Padma Lakshmi's new series "America's Culinary Cup" will occupy the post-#Survivor timeslot on Wednesdays