The Surprising Reason Survivor’s First Openly Trans Player Was Taken Out Of The Game

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The hit reality TV series “Survivor” has been on the air for decades. Spanning 21 years and 41 seasons, “Survivor” has become a cultural phenomenon (via The U.S. Sun). One of the longest-running reality TV shows, “Survivor” just returned to the airwaves for Season 42, and made history with its casting this time around.

After the COVID-19 pandemic cut Season 41 short, a lot was riding on the show (via The Hollywood Reporter). Fans were ready to see their favorite show back on their screens, and “Survivor” was determined to deliver a great season with a diverse cast. According to Entertainment Weekly, “Survivor” joined the likes of other reality shows, like “Big Brother,” in aiming for a more inclusive cast. In 2020, they vowed to make 50% of their cast include people of color. They extended their inclusivity in Season 42 when they cast the first-ever transgender contestant. However, this contestant’s run on the show ended quickly, and under sad circumstances.

The Surprising Reason Survivor’s First Openly Trans Player Was Taken Out Of The Game

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By Haley Van Horn/March 10, 2022 5:03 pm EST

The hit reality TV series “Survivor” has been on the air for decades. Spanning 21 years and 41 seasons, “Survivor” has become a cultural phenomenon (via The U.S. Sun). One of the longest-running reality TV shows, “Survivor” just returned to the airwaves for Season 42, and made history with its casting this time around.

After the COVID-19 pandemic cut Season 41 short, a lot was riding on the show (via The Hollywood Reporter). Fans were ready to see their favorite show back on their screens, and “Survivor” was determined to deliver a great season with a diverse cast. According to Entertainment Weekly, “Survivor” joined the likes of other reality shows, like “Big Brother,” in aiming for a more inclusive cast. In 2020, they vowed to make 50% of their cast include people of color. They extended their inclusivity in Season 42 when they cast the first-ever transgender contestant. However, this contestant’s run on the show ended quickly, and under sad circumstances.

After the COVID-19 pandemic cut Season 41 short, a lot was riding on the show (via The Hollywood Reporter). Fans were ready to see their favorite show back on their screens, and “Survivor” was determined to deliver a great season with a diverse cast.

According to Entertainment Weekly, “Survivor” joined the likes of other reality shows, like “Big Brother,” in aiming for a more inclusive cast. In 2020, they vowed to make 50% of their cast include people of color. They extended their inclusivity in Season 42 when they cast the first-ever transgender contestant. However, this contestant’s run on the show ended quickly, and under sad circumstances.