I agree with you Carl about focusing on a good quality show and less on a Jeff Probst vanity project. I'm tired of him too. He's such a different host to me now. He has way too much involvement.

Looks like Big Tom from Africa and All-Stars is getting a reality show on National Geographic called 'Family Beef' (produced by Lex, from Africa/All-Stars): http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20723728,00.html

I don't know which one 'Big Tom' is, but the one on the far left is kind of DILF-y.

Big Tom is on the far right in the overalls and white shirt leaning on the guy on the four wheeler. The guy on the left, sitting down in the solid brown shirt is Tom's son Bo.

Cast revealed:

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Survivor-Cast-Blood-Water-1069427.aspx

CBS has unveiled the former Survivor castaways returning to play against their loved ones on the newest season Blood vs. Water.

Survivor: One World castaway Kat Edorsson will compete against her boyfriend, Big Brother 12 winner Hayden Moss. They'll be joined by other familiar faces including Season 1's Gervase Peterson, who'll play against his niece Marissa, and previous winners Tina Wesson (The Australian Outback) and Aras Baskauskas (Panama). Returning players will make up the yellow Galang tribe and the new cast members will be a part of the red Tadhana tribe.

Besides returning players facing off against their personal allies, the new season will also introduce a new twist called Day Zero, according to Entertainment Weekly. The game will begin the night prior to the 39-day competition as the 10 pairs are sent out to 10 different locations to live by themselves for the night. The following morning, they're be welcomed by host Jeff Probst and officially start the game. "The whole idea was to try and get them thinking and maybe believing that they would play as a pair," Probst told the magazine.

Redemption Island, which allows castaways who have been eliminated from the game a chance to fight their way back into the game, will also be back. This season, however, loved ones will be forced to choose whether to "save" their partner on Redemption Island by switching places with them, thus allowing their loved one to immediately re-enter the game.

See the full list of castaways below:

Returning players (Galang Tribe)

Tyson Apostol (34)

Previous Season: Tocantins, Heroes vs. Villians

Current Residence: Provo, Utah

Occupation: Pro cyclist/shop manager

Couple: Dating Rachel

Aras Baskauskas (31)

Previous Season: Panama

Current Residence: Santa Monica, Calif.

Occupation: Musician

Couple: Brother of Vytas

Rupert Boneham (49)

Previous Season: Pearl Island, All Stars, Heroes vs. Villains

Current Residence: Indianapolis, Ind.

Occupation: Mentor for troubled teens

Couple: Married to Laura

Candice Cody (30)

Previous Season: Cook Islands, Heroes vs. Villians

Current Residence: Washington D.C.

Occupation: Physician, Anesthesiology resident

Couple: Married to John

Monica Culpepper (42)

Previous Season: One World

Current Residence: Tampa, Fla.

Occupation: Former NFL wife

Couple: Married to Brad

Colton Cumbie (22)

Previous Season: One World

Current Residence: Collinsville, Ala.

Occupation: Student teacher

Couple: Engaged to Caleb

Kat Edorsson (23)

Previous Season: One World

Current Residence: Orlando, Fla.

Occupation: Student

Couple: Dating Hayden

Laura Morett (43)

Previous Season: Samoa

Current Residence: Salem, Ore.

Occupation: Co-owner of Morett Construction

Couple: Mother to Ciera

Gervase Peterson (43)

Previous Season: Borneo

Current Residence: Philadelphia

Occupation: Cigar lounge owner

Couple: Uncle to Marissa

Tina Wesson (52)

Previous Season: Australia, All Stars

Current Residence: Robbinsville, NC

Occupation: Motivational speaker

Couple: Mother to Katie

New players (Tadhana Tribe)

Rachel Foulger (33)

Current Residence: Provo, Utah

Occupation: Cocktail waitress/graphic designer

Couple: Dating Tyson

Vytas Baskauskas (33)

Current Residence: Santa Monica, Calif.

Occupation: Yoga instructor/math professor

Couple: Brother of Aras

Laura Boneham (44)

Current Residence: Indianapolis, Ind.

Occupation: Merchandiser

Couple: Married to Rupert

John Cody (30)

Current Residence: Washington D.C.

Occupation: Physician, Army orthopedic surgeon

Couple: Married to Candice

Brad Culpepper (44)

Current Residence: Tampa, Fla.

Occupation: Attorney and retired NFL player

Couple: Married to Monica

Caleb Bankston (26)

Current Residence: Collinsville, Ala.

Occupation: Post office manager/Farmer

Couple: Engaged to Colton

Hayden Moss (26)

Current Residence: Springtown, Texas

Occupation: Real estate

Couple: Dating Kat

Ciera Eastin (24)

Current Residence: Salem, Ore.

Occupation: Cosmetology student

Couple: Daughter to Laura

Marissa Peterson (21)

Current Residence: Chapel Hill, NC

Occupation: student

Couple: Niece to Gervase

Katie Collins (25)

Current Residence: New York

Occupation: Hedge fund support

Couple: Daughter to Tina

Edited August 22, 201312 yr by KMan101

So I'm very curious to see how Gervase plays 13 years later. I'm so meh to Rupert and his wife. I'm tired of Rupert. I'm looking forward to seeing Tina and Aras again, personally. Not the most exciting winners but I've always liked them and am glad to see Tina get another shot after being first out in All Stars.

Kinda meh to Monica and Laura, were they that hard up for women to return? Maybe if they edited them better they'd have more of a selection to pick from. I assume they went with Monica for her husband Brad. I just hate Samoa in general. I barely remember Laura honestly but at least they aren't on their gazillionth return (Rupert & Tyson).

Ok. Can they stop trying to make Tyson happen? If he does well, props to him but he rarely lives up to what they want him to be (an edgy villain, IMO), I just think he puts on this air of villain but it comes off as fake to me.

Zzzz to Candice. I think she was a last minute replacement for RC and her dad, who were originally cast. I mean, there are SO MANY WOMEN, why did they pick this selection. Candice, Laura, Monica? Really? I guess they want the men to do well because all those women are toast.

I'm interested in the twist though and I do think it's different. God knows they needed to try and inject new life and this could do it. I have sort of high hopes so we'll see. I know I shouldn't.

Oh and I have no interest in seeing Hayden, one of the most awful wastes of a winner in BB history.

And I don't know that I want to stomach more Colton, but he seems to be 'happier' (his words) now and in a better place and he's got his boyfriend backing him up so ... I'll try but I expect he'll have a big target.

Oh and I am so pleased to see no Hantzes or Marianos.

Edited August 22, 201312 yr by KMan101

Kat, Colton, Aras, Tyson

I am really excited to see Hayden honestly. He was a boring guy on BB, but he also played a fantastic game, ran a tight alliance - and cut someone when it needed to be done. I want to see how his game here fares, be it the same or different.

Rupert. God, why?

Tyson and Rupert.

Someone hates me.

Monica was an OK player.

Candice has had so many chances and I just don't care.

I mostly want to see if Aras still has a hot ass.

I won't be watching until Colton is gone.

Edited August 22, 201312 yr by DRW50

Interviews with the teams are up: http://www.youtube.com/user/SurvivorOnCBS

I could really see this season tanking big time. They're promoting it like "would you betray your family member?" but really, who is going to betray their family member? The easiest strategy is just to vote off the person whose loved one gets voted out so you have a giant alliance come merge time. Boring.

And really, we needed to see Tyson a third time? I mean I will watch it no matter what, and CBS banks on that, but this show is way past its prime IMO.

I am rooting for Aras tho. Surprising cause I usually root for the women but none of these women interest me. I always considered Aras a meh winner, but listening to his podcasts with Rob Cesternino has really changed my opinion of him. He truly understands the game far better than 99% of players. And he's hot.

Edited August 22, 201312 yr by juppiter

For those that don't know, or just forgot, Aras (and his brother) are Macdonald Carey's grandsons. DAYS has always been a lucky charm for Survivor players so I hope one of them can win.

Is anybody else watching the classic repeats they've been showing on TVGN this month? So far, they've shown Fans vs Favorites and Heroes vs Villains, two of my favorite seasons. Watching Erik give his immunity necklace to Natalie (and the jury's reaction to it) was just as delicious the second time around!

Though I'd like to see some of the older seasons also, I'm hoping that they show the Lisa Whelchel season again. I loved the hell out of that one!

I watched some of Fans vs. Favorites on TVGN when I happened to spot it. Such a good season. I liked Lisa's season too.

I hope I like Blood vs. Water. I feel like I will for some reason. I hope it turns out more like Fans vs. Favorites in that I'm surprised I really liked it and not like All Stars 1 where I feel dirty after watching it and need a shower from all the backstabbing and ugliness.

Really wasn't all that into the last Fans vs. Favorites. Brenda and Erik who? They were probably ignored because everyone would root for them over Cochran and lunatic Dawn (who I found annoying in South Pacific but not as awful as this last time).

I always liked Aras and am definitely interested in seeing if Tina can make it further this time and how Gervase will play. Not so stoked on Tyson and I know Russell and Shambo were always going after Laura in Samoa but I fully admit to not watching large parts of that season. I just remember no one but Russell and Shambo getting any real airtime that season. Such an awful season but I wonder how I'd feel watching it now though. Hmm... Anyway, So I personally have little clue how Laura played and I remember Monica in OW at least seeming to have SOME game but we all know they only brought her back for her husband. Sorry. It has to be true, lol.

I can't believe this show has been on for so long. I still miss the good old days although some current seasons haven't been too bad. I'm bracing for nothing but Tyson and Rupert when BvW premieres.

And thinking about Lisa now, I wouldn't have minded seeing her play against her brother, who visited her on the show and you could see their great bond. I saw that RC from her season was slated to be on but then couldn't because of her dad, I think. Don't really remember. Candice and her husband replaced them.

Edited September 9, 201312 yr by KMan101

Anybody seen the new cast? Spencer's my fave.

Although it is not confirmed, it is believed that Caleb from Blood vs Water has passed away. Colton's FB page is filled with thoughts and prayers from friends and family over his loss.

Confirmed.

http://www.people.com/article/caleb-bankston-survivor-dead-railway-accident-train-derailed

He was such a sweet and funny guy and made some of my favorite moves that season. I'm so upset for his loved ones. I hope it was quick and I hope he is now in a good place.