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Khris Brayton

Khris Brayton

Joined: Mar 25, 2025

Khris is a contributor to FanSided's Surviving Tribal site. He currently gives analysis and thoughts on all things Survivor. He has previously written as a fan for sports blogs on SBNation, including Over The Monster and McCovey Chronicles, giving his proposals and opinions on the direction of the teams. He has watched every season of US Survivor, often multiple times, and has also watched a majority of the English-speaking International Survivor seasons, including Survivor SA and Australian Survivor. He considers himself a reality TV superfan. In his spare time, Khris enjoys camping and hiking in nature, taking nature photography, playing board games and video games, and both playing and watching sports; he also considers himself an ace mini-golfer.

"Greatest of the Greats" - The Immunity Challenge on SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR, when the Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 40th season, with a special 2-hour premiere, Wednesday, Feb. 12 (8:00-10 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS Entertainment ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

5 Survivor podcasts fans need to listen to

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“Icarus Time” – Castaways must decide between choosing heart over head as they enter the final six and last stage of the game. Letters from home feed the soul and strengthen bonds during this week’s reward at the sanctuary. Then, two castaways orchestrate a particularly convincing ruse, escalating the remaining tribe’s paranoia on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 14 (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

Jeff Probst explains what happens when the Survivor players run out of food

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"This is Extortion - Natalie Anderson on the Eleventh episode of SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR, airing Wednesday, April 22nd (8:00-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Screen Grab/CBS Entertainment ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Natalie Anderson takes dominant reality show legacy to The Traitors season 4

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“Only One of Yous Can Win” – The $1 million dollars is closer than ever as the remaining castaways enter the final stretch of the game. A major come-from-behind win earns one person a trip to the sanctuary and a spot in the final four. Then, a tumultuous fire-making showdown determines the final three. One castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 48 finale, followed by the After Show, hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 21 (8:00-11:00

Jeff Probst shares why he doesn't get disappointed when the advantages aren't played in Survivor

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“Only One of Yous Can Win” – The $1 million dollars is closer than ever as the remaining castaways enter the final stretch of the game. A major come-from-behind win earns one person a trip to the sanctuary and a spot in the final four. Then, a tumultuous fire-making showdown determines the final three. One castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 48 finale, followed by the After Show, hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 21 (8:00-11:00

What Jeff Probst got right about Survivor's best seasons

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“Only One of Yous Can Win” – The $1 million dollars is closer than ever as the remaining castaways enter the final stretch of the game. A major come-from-behind win earns one person a trip to the sanctuary and a spot in the final four. Then, a tumultuous fire-making showdown determines the final three. One castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 48 finale, followed by the After Show, hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 21 (8:00-11:00

Jeff Probst’s top 25 Survivor seasons explain Survivor 50 casting choices

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“My Enemies Are Plottin’” – The reward challenge is good enough to sing for when Jeff announces what is on the line for the winners. A rice negotiation with Jeff is completed in almost record time. Then, at tribal it’s a toss-up when two players on the bottom begin to target each other, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, April 30 (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

Why Jeff Probst got it wrong about Survivor’s best seasons

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Kyle Fraser, pictured here during season 48 will return to compete on the milestone Season 50 of SURVIVOR, premiering Spring 2026 on CBS and Paramount+. Kyle is previously the winner of Season 48. Photo: CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Highest quality screengrab available.

5 Survivor 50 players who did not need a spot on the cast

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“Only One of Yous Can Win” – The $1 million dollars is closer than ever as the remaining castaways enter the final stretch of the game. A major come-from-behind win earns one person a trip to the sanctuary and a spot in the final four. Then, a tumultuous fire-making showdown determines the final three. One castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 48 finale, followed by the After Show, hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 21 (8:00-11:00

5 snubbed Survivor players who deserved a spot on Survivor 50

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Q Burdette, pictured here during season 46 will return to compete on the milestone Season 50 of SURVIVOR, premiering Spring 2026 on CBS and Paramount+. Q previously appears on Season 46. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Q Burdette tried to quit twice on Survivor 46, so how does casting justify putting him on Survivor 50?

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Cast from the CBS Original Series SURVIVOR, Season 48, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Top Row: Joe Hunter, Chrissy Sarnowsky, Justin Pioppi, Charity Nelms, Saiounia “Sai” Hughley, David Kinne, Stephanie Berger, Shauhin Davari, and Cedrek McFadden. Bottom Row: Thomas Krottinger, Star Toomey, Eva Erickson, Kevin Leung, Kamilla Karthigesu, Bianca Roses, Kyle Fraser, Mitch Guerra, and Mary Zheng. -- Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights

All 18 Survivor 48 players ranked from worst to best

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“Only One of Yous Can Win” – The $1 million dollars is closer than ever as the remaining castaways enter the final stretch of the game. A major come-from-behind win earns one person a trip to the sanctuary and a spot in the final four. Then, a tumultuous fire-making showdown determines the final three. One castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 48 finale, followed by the After Show, hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 21 (8:00-11:00

Survivor 48 finalist hints at bad blood with former castmate: ‘I was really upset and still am’

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“Only One of Yous Can Win” – The $1 million dollars is closer than ever as the remaining castaways enter the final stretch of the game. A major come-from-behind win earns one person a trip to the sanctuary and a spot in the final four. Then, a tumultuous fire-making showdown determines the final three. One castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 48 finale, followed by the After Show, hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 21 (8:00-11:00

Jeff Probst reveals the Survivor 48 player who was the 'single fastest yes' of all time

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“Only One of Yous Can Win” – The $1 million dollars is closer than ever as the remaining castaways enter the final stretch of the game. A major come-from-behind win earns one person a trip to the sanctuary and a spot in the final four. Then, a tumultuous fire-making showdown determines the final three. One castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 48 finale, followed by the After Show, hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 21 (8:00-11:00

Eva reveals the first words Kyle said to her after winning Survivor 48

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“Only One of Yous Can Win” – The $1 million dollars is closer than ever as the remaining castaways enter the final stretch of the game. A major come-from-behind win earns one person a trip to the sanctuary and a spot in the final four. Then, a tumultuous fire-making showdown determines the final three. One castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 48 finale, followed by the After Show, hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 21 (8:00-11:00

Survivor 48 jury reveals the player who would have won if they made the Final Three

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“Only One of Yous Can Win” – The $1 million dollars is closer than ever as the remaining castaways enter the final stretch of the game. A major come-from-behind win earns one person a trip to the sanctuary and a spot in the final four. Then, a tumultuous fire-making showdown determines the final three. One castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 48 finale, followed by the After Show, hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 21 (8:00-11:00

Jeff Probst reveals what happens to the letters from home that don't get read on Survivor

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