I recklessly revealed something I mistakenly believed everyone already knew. 100% horse st! Tribal Council S34E06 (1 of 4) Survivor: Game Changers, Jeff Varner outs Zeke, Please support me by installing my Puzzles from Survivor app: apps.apple.com/us/app/puzzle-cluster/id1460284314 Alliance Tracker for Survivor app: apps.apple.com/us/app/alliance-tracker-for-survivor/id1486051580 #Survivor #SuvivorSuperFan #SurvivorGeek Twitter: twitter.com/rrTenz survivor.fandom.com/wiki/What_Happened_on_Exile,_Stays_on_Exile Day 18 I don't want to lose Ozzy, because the way I've set it up is to have bigger threats out there than myself. [4] He was a member of the Kucha tribe, and made it to the merge, but not the core group of nine, as there was a tie between him and Colby Donaldson. The cast is not happy. When Mana lost the first two Immunity Challenges, he joined the majority in voting out Ciera Eastin and Tony Vlachos respectively. However, everyone elseincluding host Jeff Probstquickly and emphatically rebuked Jeff for this tactic. Prior, he worked as a general assignment reporter for WPIX-11, the CW's flagship station in New York City. Survivor Game Changers: Jeff Varner Describes His 'Horrible - Parade When we're in pain, when we're in fear, we're a dangerous people, and we often do and say the wrong things. (function(d, s, id) { Current Age: 49 "[citation needed], Varner used his communications background to transition into web development, working in developing online properties for Citibank, MCI, Harlequin Romance, and Martha Stewart Living Online.[11]. I'm good to people. What just happened onSurvivortonight is 100% bull st. That prepared reunion is cowardice. No pre-taped reunion will hide it. How have you changed since the last time you played? Varner was a contestant on Survivor: The Australian Outback, 2001. At Tribal Council, Jeff sided with Abi-Maria, Andrew, and Tasha in sending Peih-Gee home. No matter how good of a game you're playing, drawing the wrong buff can change everything. However, he revealed at the reunion that he got hired at a new real estate agency. Both Varner and Diaz-Twine voted for Trang at Tribal Council, but the rest of the tribe voted against Diaz-Twine, sending her out of the game for the first time in her Survivor career. I deserve it. As a result, Varner began to panic and decided to turn on one of his own allies, ultimately voting with the majority to send Law home on Day Nine. "[9] Varner said he thought that Smith had been open about his identity with everyone back home, but was trying to conceal it to his tribemates in the game. "What just happened on Survivor tonight is 100% bull st. It was hard to watch. I opened him up to discrimination and to danger and to crime. Richard appeared on the Drop Your Buffs podcast in February 2022, and the former castaway had some not-so-nice things to say about TV personality Jeff Probst. Youre saying by him not revealing it that hes capable of deception. And hes calling me a bigot and full of hate and all kinds of stuff. Born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, Varner currently lives in Manhattan, New York. 333. "I'm arguing for my life," he proclaimed. I know you're not that person. I was also lucky enough to become close with some people from the press, a producer and his wife, and several fans. The Survivor Game Changers season is officially upon us, and every week, Parade's Josh Wigler will bring you interviews with the castaways as they're voted off the island. The others are. In the Drop Your Buffs interview, Richard didnt hold back his disdain for Jeff, telling Sean and Evan, Jeff Probst is horrendous as a human being. Im the perfect person to weigh in. This is also mentioned by Varner in the episode in which he was voted off, early in the episode while the Kucha tribe is talking in their shelter at night. He doesnt understand the game., Richard didnt stop there. Although Varner initially planned to simply stay with his former Ta Keo allies, Fox suddenly realized this was his plan after they lost the immunity challenge and called Varner "a rat" in front of the other tribes. Varner was then transferred to Nuku, along with Sandra Diaz-Twine, Malcolm Freberg, Aubry Bracco, and Michaela Bradshaw. I forgive him for that. There is deception going on right here, and you guys are the victims of it, he said. I'm turning this into a positive. He was born in 1966 in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. What skills do you bring to Survivor that will make you a useful member of the group and what skills have you been learning since you last played? He's absolutely fantastic. He was originally placed on the Ta Keo tribe, which quickly split between old school and new school players, with Jeff and Peih-Gee Law finding themselves in the middle. He was assigned to the Mana tribe at first. Jeff started his third season on the Mana tribe. I offer my deepest, most heart-felt apologies to Zeke Smith, his friends and life allies, his family and to all those who my mistake hurt and offended, he wrote. I'm more physically fit, less emotional, and smarter. I'm not angry at that. My conscience is in pain. It was one hundred percent about Zeke and what I've done to him and his family. They love Dan. Many were in tears as the Tribal Council played out, and even Jeff Probst came to Smith's defense. CBS - Age Jeff told Us Weekly in January 2020 that these incidents impacted his decision to not cast Richard on Winners at War., Given his history on our show, it did not seem appropriate, he told the publication. Don Lemon Says He Has No Regrets After CNN Firing: "I Am a Survivor". [] Survivor alum Jeff Varner aired his grievances with CBS on social media on Wednesday, December 11, following the network's announcement that the reunion for Survivor: Island of the Idols will be . Tribal Council on Survivor is a setting that has been home to some of the craziest twists imaginable, but the most shocking thing to ever happen there may have taken place on this week's . Prior employment includes work as a website producer, graphic designer and marketing manager for various companies. RELATED VIDEO: PENs Survivor Fan Forum Reacts to Zeke Being Outed as Transgender. Awful, he told Sean and Evan. In April 2017, Jeff spoke to Entertainment Weekly about season 34 contestant Jeff Varner outing Zeke Smith as transgender. In the event of a tie at the time, previous tribal council votes would be used. Enjoy reading!! She was replaced on Nuku by the recently-exiled Debbie Wanner. It's the opposite of what we should be doing. At the same time, none of this is about me. It's just horrible. "Survivor" alum Richard Hatch recently shared his opinion on Jeff Probst and "Survivor 41" on the "Drop Your Buffs" podcast. Jeffrey Keith Varner (born April 16, 1966) [1] is a former American real estate agent and television personality, a news anchor and reporter, a former entertainment reporter, and a contestant on three seasons of the CBS reality television series, Survivor: The Australian Outback, Survivor: Cambodia, and Survivor: Game Changers. I know what happened that got him removed and Im telling you, 100% horse st. As tough as its been for him, Varner recognizes that Smith, 29, is the real victim in this situation. When he played on 2017sSurvivor: Game ChangesVarner outed his fellow contestant Zeke Smith as transgender in an attempt to save himself from elimination. When asked by a cohost if we will see Edge of Extinction again, Probst responds, "Yes, absolutely. Survivor's Shirin Oskooi on Jeff Varner's Cruel Outing of Zeke Smith As much as I was dreading my emotional breakdown I melted down for an hour, and all of that was edited out. Our leaders are trying to erase trans people from society. The production team gave Spilo a formal warning on day 22. Angkor's continued living in squalor continued to take its toll on the tribe, resulting in a complete collapse at the Day 11 Immunity Challenge. VisitGLAAD.org to read their transgender FAQ, tips onhow to be an ally to the transgender community, and more. Theyre not going to allow them near a live mic. Thats so dirty, Jeff., Im not using that as anything negative! insisted Varner. Advertisements How old is Jeff Varner? Varner, along with Sandra Diaz-Twine, Malcolm Freberg, Aubry Bracco, and Michaela Bradshaw were then switched to Nuku. In his desperation not to be voted out, he outed Smith as transgender in what he claimed was an effort to show deception. After Angkor lost the next Immunity Challenge on Day 9, Jeff tried to send a message to Kelly Wiglesworth, but was caught by Tasha, who called him out in front of everyone, placing Jeff in hot water with his tribe. Survivor: Jeff Varner on outing Zeke | EW.com - Entertainment Weekly Previously played on: Varner was, until September 2014, main anchor at WNCT-TV, the CBS affiliate in Greenville, North Carolina. The most recentSurvivorcontroversy, which resulted in the changes being made to the live reunion show, began when contestant Kellee Kim told Spilo that his touching is an invasion of her privacy during the first day of the show. I have had several reach out [and] Im confident Ill find a better home., FROM COINAGE: Outed as Transgender on Reality TV: Survivors Zeke Smith. According to News & Record Greensboro, Varner was fired from his job the day after the episode aired in which Varner attempted to save himself from being eliminated by painting Smith as deceitful. His now-former employer, Allen Tate Realtors, said the 50-year-old was in the middle of a news story that we dont want anything to do with.. An aggressive athlete, he first put on a pair of skates when he was two years old and has since played competitive hockey (right defense) for 16 years, though he admits he spent most of the time in the penalty box. Make your predictions and compete to win prizes and glory predicting all aspects of Hollywood competition. ET) on CBS. It took hours after my press junket to get anyone with the company on the phone to tell me personally, and even longer to calm my clients, all of whom, by the way, are coming with me to my new firm. Season 42 of Survivor will air in March of 2022. Jeff Varner: Surviving the year after 'Survivor' bombshell Just grab your torch.. It's just been so difficult. More Local News I have to rely on the fact that the people who truly know me and love me know that. Survivor airs Wednesdays (at 8 p.m. Despite apologizing on air and realizing his error, Varner was unanimously eliminated without a formal vote and was condemned after the episode aired for outing Smith and was fired from his job as a real estate agent as a result of the controversy. With the shows therapist, with a local therapist. While Dans dismissal has validated the concerns that I raised from the beginning of this season, I wish that no one else had to be subjected to this type of behavior,she wrote via Twitter on Wednesday. Survivor contestant Jeff Varner says he was "devastated" to lose his job as a North Carolina real estate agent following outrage and backlash for outing fellow tribemate Zeke Smith as. Survivor. That full screen disclaimer is a crock, he tweeted at the user. Its so painful to see what is happening with this show. Just grab your torch.. I hate that I'm a tool some of them will use. It all went down during the tribal council, when Varner, 50, outed Smith, 29, in an attempt to paint the Brooklyn-based asset manager as deceitful and therefore worthy of being voted out. There were things that were edited out that would have explained things a bit better. Jeff Varner Calls Out CBS for Pretaped 'Survivor' Reunion - Us Weekly Powered by. What just happened on Survivor tonight is 100% bull shit. At Tribal Council, Varner asked Smith, "Why haven't you told anyone you're transgender? Survivor 40, commonly referred to as Winners at War, featured several previous winners, but Richard Hatch was noticeably absent. I make no excuses. However, a second Tribe Switch relegated him to the bottom with Sandra, and after her departure, Jeff scrambled to stay alive, but took it too far by revealing sensitive information about Zeke Smith at Tribal Council. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. I'd love to make the Jury finally, but if I don't, I want to make sure I've soaked it all up in a way that it's okay.[3]. Now, he's dealing with professional repercussions.. I'll combine my Outback and Cambodia styleshard gameplay with a more subtle approach. For the first time in 39 seasons, Survivors reunion will be pretaped four hours before it airs on Wednesday, December 18, Entertainment Weekly reports, due to the sensitive material of this season and security concerns. I hurt him. I plan to try and control my emotions more. Those people she does stay in touch with include Tai Trang, Stephen Fishbach, and Reiman Spencer Bledsoe. I mean, I haven't been able to live with this for so long. However, when Tai accidentally told him Sandra was the target, Jeff became suspicious. Mandi is an experienced writer on various topics with a passion for telling stories with words. When we're laying on the beach talking, he was lying to me about what they were doing. You don't really get it. We dont need to vote, hostJeff Probstsaid at the time. "Survivor" alum Richard Hatch recently shared his opinion on Jeff Probst and "Survivor 41" on the "Drop Your Buffs" podcast. But in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Oskooi opens up maintaining friendships with the cast. (Choking up.) Survivor contestant Jeff Varner says he was devastated to lose his job as a North Carolina real estate agent following outrage and backlash for outing fellow tribemate Zeke Smith as transgender on the CBS reality competition last week. Updated: 9:30 PM MDT May 24, 2017. I'm still me and could pop off at any time without warning, but I'm focused on being calmer. Jeff told me at Tribal: "Varner, I've known you for 20 years. Earlier employment included stints as a waiter, bartender and traveling salesperson. Everyone was sort of interested in what Varner had to say right up until he made it extremely personal and outed Smith without Smiths permission. Youre saying that by him not revealing it, that [Zeke] is capable of deception, said Probst to Varner. Don Lemon Has "No Regrets" After CNN Firing: "I Am a Survivor" - The Cant have that on a live mic. Currently, he is researching burn trauma organizations for kids with the hope of making a difference. [8] After their tribe lost again on Day 11, Varner was eliminated in a unanimous vote, placing 17th in the overall competition. We push them back into a closet. He went to Southern Guilford High School, where he was involved in student government and theatre arts, as well as the yearbook editor; he later earned a journalism degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It's a hard thing for me to live with. Because Keith Famie and Tina Wesson knew this, and Tina had no votes against her before while Keith had several of them (mostly from Jerri Manthey and her allies), Keith's request to Tina when they had both lasted for hours in the Immunity challenge and were the last two players standing (phrased as "I need this") led to Tina ending her run so that Keith was safe, and giving Kucha no one to vote for who had more votes than Varner: Jeff had two but knew only of one, while Colby had zero. js.src = '//cdn4.wibbitz.com/static.js'; Varner: Zeke's a wonderful human. Zeke Smith on Forgiving Jeff Varner After 'Survivor' Outing: 'I Didn't Jeff has not responded to Richards claim. That didn't make the editing. 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Rant over. However, after a tribal swap and expansion turned the two tribes into three, Varner and Law ended up on the brand new Angkor tribe, along with fellow former Ta Keo members Yung "Woo" Hwang and Abi-Maria Gomes, and two new members from the former Bayon tribe, Latasha "Tasha" Fox and Andrew Savage. Upon learning of his removal, she shared her thoughts on Twitter. Varner asked Smith at Tribal Council, Why havent you told anyone youre transgender? Varner stated that he believed Smith had been open about his identity with everyone back home but was trying to keep it hidden from his tribemates in the game. Richard isnt the only Survivor alum who feels this way. Horrible. I was wrong and make no excuses for it. Thats personal you didnt have to do that! said Andrea Boehlke, starting to tear up. I know what happened. Varner is most known for infamously publicly outing fellow Survivor: Game Changers contestant Zeke Smith. Wife: Not Available: Sibling: Not Available: Children: Not Available : . He also criticized Jeff for being fake. In the season 41 premiere, Jeff asked the cast if they were comfortable with him using the phrase come on in, guys given shifting gender norms in society. They had to do what they had to do and it had to be the way it had to be. Jeff Varner is an internet project manager, having most recently worked as Director of People and Process for a Manhattan start-up company. #Survivor.. Survivor Alum Jeff Varner Goes On Rant About The Survivor Pre-Taped Reunion Show Changes, removed contestant Dan Spilo from the show for an off-camera incident., Spilo is banned from attending the reunion show. var js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; . I know that you're fair and honest, so I'm going to just let it out to you. He's said and done wonderful things. Varner and Diaz-Twine remained on Nuku after the second tribe switch, but were excluded from the alliance of new members Ozzy Lusth, Andrea Boehlke, Tai Trang, Sarah Lacina and Zeke Smith. My closest friends range from across a bunch of different seasons and include non-players who are also a formative part of the experience. But right now, I'm just devastated at what I've done to him and his family. Zeke apologized for leaving Jeff out of the Sandra vote and promised to be honest with him moving forward, with plans of reaching the Final Tribal Council together. They love Dan. Wigler: Did the Tribal you watched last night align with the Tribal you remember? Zeke Smith Talks State of His Relationship With Jeff Varner - E! Online Im the perfect person to weigh in. Jeff is the only contestant to be eliminated pre-jury three times. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Powered by WordPress VIP, Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Dan Spilo competes on SURVIVOR: Island of the Idols.. I couldn't even think about me and my life for months after it was over with. Survivor fans have been in uproar since watching Jeff Varner out Zeke Smith as transgender on Wednesday night's episode and if you missed the shocking moment, you can watch the entire. Because Keith Famie and Tina Wesson were aware of this, and Tina had no votes against her previously while Keith had several, Keiths request to Tina after they had both lasted for hours in the Immunity challenge and were the last two players standing resulted in Tina ending her run, ensuring Keiths safety, and leaving Kucha with no one to vote for who had more votes than Varner: Jeff had two but was unaware of one, and Colby had zero. Ive talked to cast members. His real name Jeffrey Keith Varner. For the evening, all of the other tribemates ignored their alliances to chastise Varner and support Smith. Editing connected dots that weren't connected in reality in that moment, and I get why they did that and had to do that. I have so much to say and am fuming right now. During the show, Varner's luxury item was a coloring book and a set of crayons. Do you not see that? said Probst. It was the Survivor moment fans will never forget -- and one that Zeke Smith and Jeff Varner rehashed on Wednesday's three-hour finale. When Ta Keo lost again, the alliance split their votes between Shirin and Spencer, and Shirin was voted out. I'm honored to be part of this cast and aware this could be the last time I'm ever on a Survivor island, so I want to soak up the surroundings, beauty, and energy of being part of this landmark series. He joined the majority in voting out Survivor: Cagayan winner Tony Vlachos at Manas second Tribal Council. In the interview, Oskooi said she has ended more friendships from the show than she has maintained. Sandra told me that he showed up to the airport carrying a bible. Kimmi Kappenberg accidentally gave away the vote he had against him during the Episode Two Reward Challenge, according to the special commentary section of the Survivor: Australia DVD. I've been called every name in the book. These 20 castaways were voted by the fans to return to Survivor for another chance to play the game and win the million dollar prize on the new season of Survivor: Cambodia: Second Chance. After an informal public vote, Jeff Probst snuffed Jeff Varner's torch, ending the Season 2 and Season 31 veteran's third (and presumably final) stint on Survivor. I'm involved in doing stuff. [10] During his exit interview, he stated that no one on Survivor should do what he did. I deserve every bit of it. Ive spoken to people on this cast. Entertainment Weeklyreported the decision was made due to the sensitive subject matter and security concerns. #sexnotgender. Jeff countered by citing that he had already proven his loyalty to the tribe, while Woo had not. Click here to make sure you don't miss a single story, and click here to revisit our massive preseason coverage. When you know what really goes on then you can tell me your opinion., Varner then responded to another Twitter users response repeating his right to weigh in on the news. As best as circumstances allow, I'll manage a swap better. An extensive genealogical search discovered that Varner and Edward R. Murrow are related by marriage on Murrow's mother's side of the tree. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies. The 34th season of "Survivor" premieres Wednesday night on CBS, and Jeff Varner of Greensboro will be among the contestants. May 1, 2022. Jeff has played the fewest days out all returning players who competed on at least three seasons, with 50 days accumulated during his, Jeff is one of three returning players who competed on at least three seasons without ever starting on the same tribe as the season's winner. Many folks will be less enthused to hear his defense of the Edge of Extinction twist that allowed players to be voted out of the game, befriend the jury, and then come back to win. However, this backfired as it became evident that Smith had never revealed his being transgender publicly. I have apologized to him weve spoken several times on the phone. Zeke forgave me that night. There he developed and managed the technical and interpersonal aspects of a Human Resources/Operations hybrid system for a staff of 30. With Abi-Maria, Andrew, and Tasha still in control, the vote was narrowed down to Jeff and Woo, who argued that Jeff should be voted out because of his deteriorating physical condition and his poor challenge performance. ET. It's very difficult to live with. These are wonderful people who are not only trying to live their authentic lives, but thrive. That's one of the stigmas that the trans community faces most, that people think they're deceptive and awful humans who are lying to everybody. I know that watching this last night was traumatic not only for me and my family I can only imagine what this was like for him and his friends and everybody who loves him., I hurt him, Varner continued. Jeff Varner Reacts to Being Fired After Outing Castmate - People Jeffs put himself in this fake role of being an arbiter when hes one of the worst offenders of being so [not] self-aware and terribly, terribly homophobic. When you know what really goes on then you can tell me your opinion. I wasn't in control in that moment.