Boston Rob Mariano isn't returning forSurvivor 50,and it sounds like he's opting out of playingSurvivoragain in the future.
In a new interview withEntertainment Tonight, Boston Rob explained why he opted out ofSurvivor 50,and he also made it seem like he's done playingSurvivorforever.
"Early on when we were discussing the season, Jeff called me and asked if I wanted to be a part of it," Boston Rod said. "But, really, I feel so fulfilled, and you know, my journey's complete."
That doesn't sound like someone who is going to be playingSurvivoragain to me!
Boston Robcontinued to explain that he was excited that another former player was getting an opportunity.
"So, I really did want someone else to have another chance," he said.
Boston Robposted a similar message on Instagramon the day theSurvivor 50castwas announced.
Of course, it makes a lot of sense why Boston Rob is probably done withSurvivor.Over the years, he's shared a lot publicly about his feelings and return to the game. First of all, it's a big commitment for someone who is also getting a lot of deals to play other reality shows, likeDeal or No Deal IslandandThe Traitors.All of those shows are much less physically taxing thanSurvivor.They are a shorter time commitment, too.
Even with the shorter season,Survivoris still at least a month-long commitment with no contact with your family or friends. For a person with a young family, that's a long time to be away.
Then, in terms of gameplay, Boston Rob is always a huge threat, which makes him a target. In several of his later appearances, he was targeted much earlier in the game, and he had a hard time navigating his way through the game.
And, that makes sense, too. There are fewSurvivorplayers more influential in terms of a particular style of gameplay than Boston Rob. The players have seen a lot of his tricks and specifically tried to avoid him. In the past, Boston Robsaid he wouldn't return without changestoSurvivorthat stop him from being an immediate target, but as far as I know, there's no way the game could manufacture something like that.
So, for now, Boston Rob remains theSurvivorplayer with the most days played. There are a few players who will tie his record for most seasons played, withOzzy Lusthand Cirie Fields returning for their fifth time inSurvivor 50.Ozzy, however, is theonly player who can beat Boston Robfor most days played onSurvivor,but Ozzy has to stick around for at least 25 days onSurvivor 50,which basically means he has to make the Final Four or Final Three to break Boston Rob's record.
While this might be the end of the road onSurvivor,I have a feeling we'll be seeing Boston Rob in more reality shows soon. I'm waiting for an all-star season ofThe Traitors,personally!
Stay tuned for more news aboutSurvivor 50!
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