Joel Wagler

Joel Wagler

Joel is a life long sports and entertainment fan and has spent 14 years covering the NFL, MLB, college basketball, and college football, as well as TV, movies, books, and music as a writer, editor, and sports and entertainment director. He also coaches basketball and bowling for Special Olympics.

Campsite on Survivor on Mamanuca Islands in Fiji

Survivor's ties to Figi are causing location stagnation that needs to be refreshed

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“The Last Stand” – The stakes could not be higher at a crucial, muddy immunity challenge. Castaways must spark a win or flame out at a fire-making showdown to earn their way to the final three. Then, one castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 47 finale, followed by the After Show hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Dec. 18 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+(live and on demand for Paramount+

Survivor desperately needs to return to an improved live reunion show after the vote

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SURVIVOR 47 winner Rachel LaMont - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network and available to stream on Paramount+ (

Whose record Rachel LaMont tied on Survivor 47 and when they played

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“The Last Stand” – The stakes could not be higher at a crucial, muddy immunity challenge. Castaways must spark a win or flame out at a fire-making showdown to earn their way to the final three. Then, one castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 47 finale, followed by the After Show hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Dec. 18 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+(live and on demand for Paramount+

Survivor 47 jury makes right choice despite hard-fought tribal council by Sam Phalen

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“SURVIVOR 47 - Rachel LaMond (left) wins the necklace again from Jeff Probst (right) - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network and available to stream on Paramount+*

Rachel should win Survivor 47, but here is how she may not

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SURVIVOR 47 - Sue Smey - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network and available to stream on Paramount+

Sue Smey offered admirable traits and game play to Survivor 47

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“Operation: Italy” – Castaways get the biggest reward of the season with surprise letters from home. Then, balance and dexterity are tested at a crucial immunity challenge to guarantee a spot in the final six, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, December 4 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream on Paramount+*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured (L-R): Jeff Probst, Andy Rueda, Sue Smey, Rachel LaMont, Caroline Vidmar, Teeny Chirichillo, Sam

Survivor 47 power rankings going into the season finale

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SURVIVOR 47 - Teeny Chrichillo (left) and Gabe Ortis (right) -  Wednesday on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+

Teeny Chirichillo has been Survivor 47's biggest disappointment as a strategist

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SURVIVOR 47 - Andy Rueda - Wednesdays, on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+

Survivor 47 has a main antagonist (and nobody saw it coming)

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Cast of SURVIVOR 47  - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+

Survivor 47 power rankings: The final 7

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“Loyal to the Soil” – In a SURVIVOR first, castaways attempt a shocking negotiation for rice. Then, teams must have their head in the game during a tough reward challenge, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Nov. 20 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured (L-R):

Survivor 47 power rankings ahead of episode 11

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Survivor 47 - Kyle Ostwald (left) and Jeff Probst (right) - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+

Fans question if Kyle Ostwald cheated in the immunity challenge in Survivor 47 episode 10

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SURVIVOR 47 - Teeny Chirichillo (left) and Gabe Ortis (right) -  Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+

Teeny Chirichillo's personal moment is a big reason we watch Survivor

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SURVIVOR 47 -  Wednesdays) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream on Paramount+

Survivor 47 power rankings: The final 9

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SURVIVOR 47 - Sol Yi (left), Teeny Chrichillo (middle), Genevieve Mushuluk (right) - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream on Paramount+

Grudges take precedence over strategy during Survivor 47 episode 9's chaotic tribal vote

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“Nightmare Fuel” – Castaways must choose wisely as they split themselves into pairs at a crucial multi-staged immunity challenge. The deck is stacked against castaways when they embark on a journey that can drastically affect their game. Then, different names are tossed out at camp as paranoia ensues, leading to another crazy tribal council, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Nov. 13 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with

Survivor 47 power rankings: The final 10

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