Adriel Smiley

Joined: Apr 9, 2025

Adriel is a Toronto-based award-winning writer and host known for his work at The Cool Table and Album Mode. With a sharp ear for music and a passion for storytelling, his work has been featured in CBC’s The Doc Project, Sportsnet, Range Magazine, and Narcity Toronto. In 2024, he was named to the Best Canadian Music Writing list and selected as a Mary Ann Shadd Cary Fellowship delegate. His favourite show is Mad Men, and he has seen every episode of Survivor available to Canadians on streaming.

“My Messy, Sweet Little Friend” – Idol fever strikes the NuiNui beach and launches a massive hunt for the last hidden immunity idol of the season. With the end of the game in sight, castaways begin to question whether their resumes are enough to win the title of Sole Survivor. Then, in a test of precision, castaways compete for immunity and a spot in the final six, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 8 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on-demand on

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“Doing the Damn Thing” – A mad dash ensues when an opportunity to get ahead in the game lands on the beach. Then, information is a free-for-all when players talk strategy over a reward meal, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, April 2 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream on Paramount+* (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and