Jeff Probst, an acclaimed host and TV personality, has gained fame for his role as host of the American edition of the popular reality show, Survivor, since 2000. He also helmed the CBS daytime talk show, The Jeff Probst Show, from 2012 to 2013.
Jeff Probst Biography
According to various online sources, Jeff Probst was born on November 4, 1961, and is currently 61 years old. He is famously known as both the host and executive producer of the reality show, Survivor.
Between 2008 and 2011, he received four back-to-back Emmy Awards for Outstanding Host in a Reality or Reality Competition Program for his work. Before gaining recognition on the show, he was the host of Rock & Roll Jeopardy! from 1998 to 2001. He also had a hand in writing and directing the Lionsgate film Finder’s Fee.
From 2012 to 2013, Jeff Probst hosted The Jeff Probst Chat Show, a CBS daytime talk show that was broadcast nationally. In addition to his hosting career, Probst has expanded into the literary world, co-creating the Stranded series for children with Scholastic.
The Los Angeles Times states that Probst’s unbeatable track record in this category is due to his ability to connect with contestants on a compassionate and unparalleled level, going beyond his role as a host to that of a counselor.
Additionally, Probst has a tradition of keeping the snuffer he uses during Survivor eliminations at the end of each season. After being inspired by the television show Survivor, he penned the book Stranded. In addition, he has served as a clergyman and presided over the weddings of various close friends.
Is Jeff Probst Exiting Survivor?
During a recent conversation with Dalton Ross from Entertainment Weekly, the host of the reality TV show talked about his plans for the future of the show.
“It’s impossible to describe what Survivor represents to me. Impossible. It goes beyond creative expression or professional recognition. It’s much deeper. It’s right in line with the ideas I try to impress on our players.
It’s about pushing myself further than I think I can go, about trying to stay in the moment and adapt to my surroundings, about being a good ‘tribe member,’ about being open to new ideas and new people.
The same opportunities Survivor offers the players, it offers me. I love Survivor and I still need Survivor.”
Jeff Probst Relationship History
According to online sources, Jeff Probst and Shelly Wright, his first ex-wife, tied the knot in 1996. After five years of marriage, they chose to go their separate ways. Shelly currently works as a psychotherapist and the couple did not have any children. No one has ever looked back on their marriage since the split.
After the 2004 breakup, Jeff took time to heal before starting a relationship with Julie Berry, a US TV personality and producer. Sadly, their romance did not last long as she ended things in 2008.
In 2011, Jeff Probst chose to pursue a new romantic relationship and married his current wife, Lisa Ann Russell. She has two kids from her previous marriage to Mark-Paul and is also a divorcee. Lisa and Jeff have remained a couple ever since.
Probst has two stepchildren, Michael and Ava, from Lisa’s previous marriage to actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar. Michael was born in 2004 and Ava was born in 2006.
Probst shared that he and his girlfriend have a friendly agreement with Gosselaar and his current partner regarding custody and that their children see all four of them as their parental figures.
Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jeff Probst’s estimated net worth is $50 million. He receives an annual salary of $8 million for hosting the long-standing CBS reality show, Survivor.
In 2011, Jeff bought a mansion spanning 8,000 square feet in Studio City, California for $5 million. Famous singer and entrepreneur Gene Autry previously owned the house for several decades, from the 1940s until the late 1990s. Following Autry’s death, his wife spent several years trying to turn the property into a museum in his honor.
After being unable to secure zoning approval, the property was listed for sale at $6.9 million. Ultimately, Jeff emerged as the buyer for $5 million.
