Prior, he worked as a general assignment reporter for WPIX-11, the CW's flagship station in New York City. Varner was a contestant on Survivor: The Australian Outback, 2001. Jeff Varner was fired from his real estate job this week, due to the public backlash generated when he outed fellow castaway Zeke Smith on last Wednesday's Survivor: Game Changers. I'm still me and could pop off at any time without warning, but I'm focused on being calmer. TheSurvivor: Island of the Idolsfinale and reunion will air on CBS on Wednesday, December 18, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Ive spoken to these people. They had to do what they had to do and it had to be the way it had to be. }(document, 'script', 'wibbitz-static-embed')); FormerSurvivorplayer Jeff Varner aired his grievances with CBS on social media on Wednesday after the network announced that the reunion show forSurvivor: Island of the Idolswill be pre-taped for the first time in the series history. Jeff countered by citing that he had already proven his loyalty to the tribe, while Woo had not. READ NEXT: Survivor Star Goes Off About COVID on Social Media, Why A Survivor Alum Severed Ties With Castmate, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. So pissed. [8] After their tribe lost again on Day 11, Varner was eliminated in a unanimous vote, placing 17th in the overall competition. Current Age: 49 Varner is most known for infamously publicly outing fellow Survivor: Game Changers contestant Zeke Smith. This is horrible. His real name Jeffrey Keith Varner. Everything I have to talk about today must be about Zeke and his safety and his peace and all of that. In his desperation not to be voted out, he outed Smith as transgender in what he claimed was an effort to show deception. At the first Tribal Council, he voted with the majority to remove Ciera Eastin. In Game Changers, Jeff aligned with Michaela Bradshaw and Sandra Diaz-Twine early on, with the alliance taking control of the Mana and Nuku tribes. Nobody has the right to out anybody.. Cowards., The former reality TV star is no stranger toSurvivordrama. Smith, who is still in the game, told PEOPLE he was shell-shocked by Varners decision and struggles with forgiving him. I want to have more fun this time. He also revealed that he has been working on a book called "Surviving Shame". No one is going to beat me up worse than I have myself.. 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. I wasn't in control in that moment. At the same time, none of this is about me. 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. 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. Ive spoken to people on this cast. Varner describes himself as provocative, energetic, competitive, adventurous, and a free spirit who will try anything twice. That full screen disclaimer is a crock, the real estate agent tweeted back. I make no excuses. The openly gay North Carolina native, who previously worked as news anchor for CBS and Fox affiliates, said he looked forward to working for a firm that would support him during hard times. No pre-taped reunion will hide it. Jeff's lying. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. May 1, 2022. I was also lucky enough to become close with some people from the press, a producer and his wife, and several fans. Jeff faced a heavy blow on Night 11 when Malcolm was blindsided. 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. Survivors host Probst toldEntertainment Weeklythat he could not comment about Spilos removal or any details out of respect for privacy and confidentiality. The host did share that Spilo was not happy about the decision, but latercalmed down and was actually very respectful about it. [6] It was revealed that Varner had been part of a pre-game alliance prior to the start of filming, with three other players: Terry Deitz and Shane Powers of Survivor: Panama, and Kelly Wiglesworth of Survivor: Borneo. However, Angkor was sent to live in hardship, being forced to live in a new camp without the any of the supplies that the two original tribes acquired during the marooning. I have action. The famous catchphrase has been a part of the show since its inception. Russell was working to deceive people. On Day 13, he was caught in the middle between the duo of J.T. Survivor alum Richard Hatch recently shared his opinion on Jeff Probst and Survivor 41 on the Drop Your Buffs podcast. When we were in pain and we are in fair, we are dangerous people. There he developed and managed the technical and interpersonal aspects of a Human Resources/Operations hybrid system for a staff of 30. How have you changed since the last time you played? Varners luxury item on the show was a coloring book and a set of crayons. Richard isnt the only Survivor alum who feels this way. Now, he's dealing with professional repercussions.. At Tribal Council, Jeff sided with Abi-Maria, Andrew, and Tasha in sending Peih-Gee home. The cast is not happy. I have so much to say and am fuming right now. The cast is not happy. The Survivor host has stood up for LGBTQIA+ contestants in the past. The 34th season of "Survivor" premieres Wednesday night on CBS, and Jeff Varner of Greensboro will be among the contestants. Its Varner.. Everybody has their own personal journey. Stephanie Petit is a Royals Writer and Reporter at PEOPLE. Our leaders are trying to erase trans people from society. Since then, Ive accepted genuine, heartfelt apologies from fellow castaways, but Ive continued to feel disappointed by how this pattern of behavior was allowed to occur for so long.. Wife: Not Available: Sibling: Not Available: Children: Not Available : . He is often referred to as the shows first villain. We need to lift their voices and help them and not reduce them to body parts and surgeries and things that objectify and dehumanize them. 'Survivor' Contestant Zeke Smith Outed as Transgender by Fellow Castaway Jeff Varner This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. Jeff Varner is a former American real estate agent and television personality who has worked as a news anchor and reporter, an entertainment reporter, and a contestant on three seasons of the CBS reality television series Survivor: The Australian Outback, Survivor: Cambodia, and Survivor: Game Changers. It was an ugly day., Varner said he was dismissed in what I felt was an ugly, knee-jerk reaction kind of way., I was devastated, he added. That reasoning is infinitely worse than him outing me because its the same one used to discriminate against, attack and murder trans people. 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When I saw Zeke, I didn't know who he was. if (d.getElementById(id)) return; Before the final pre-merge Tribal Council, Varner tried to convince Lacina, Wanner, and Boehlke to vote out Lusth, by saying that Smith was deceiving the tribe about his relationship with Lusth. I know what happened. They are pre-taping the reunion because cast members plan to publicly support Dan and call out producers. When Kim learned about his removal from the show, she shared a statement on Twitter. It was clear to me that this guy is a player. Updated: 9:30 PM MDT May 24, 2017. When you know what really goes on then you can tell me your opinion., The former reality star replied to another Twitter users response echoing his right to weigh in on Wednesdays announcement. I think he hoped others would believe that trans people are dangerous and fraudulent, he said. Ricard Foye, the Washington based flight-attendant, stepped forward and expressed his discomfort, and therefore the phrase was changed to come on in.. 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. I forgive him for that. As Im spending hours doing press [on Thursday], I discover I cant access my email. However, this backfired when it was revealed that Smith had never publicly revealed his gender identity. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies. Zeke forgave me that night. Varner, meanwhile, took to Twitter on Wednesday evening to issue a lengthy apology. He has an estimated net worth of $5 Million. Despite having a numerical advantage after a Tribe Switch tribe, he was outmaneuvered by Andrew Savage and Tasha Fox, due to the infighting within his original Ta Keo contingent, as well as the physical toll the game had taken on him, and was voted out on Day 11. It was hard to watch. Ultimately, Abi-Maria put aside her grudge against Woo, and she, Andrew, and Tasha opted to keep the tribe strong and vote out Jeff 4-1. Thats so dirty, Jeff., Im not using that as anything negative! insisted Varner. This time, it's all business. I'm good to people. Jeff is the only contestant to be eliminated pre-jury on their first two seasons, and return for a third season. Many people were in tears during the Tribal Council, and even Jeff Probst defended Smith. CBS Im the perfect person to weigh in. It's absolutely horrible. His perfect day includes a trip to the mountains with someone special for a day of hiking and nature (including a swim at a breathtaking waterfall). I support you., Jeff, you cant unring the bell, said Probst. Smith blinked in silence as the rest of the cast exchanged shocked stares. Former Survivor player Jeff Varner aired his grievances with CBS on social media on Wednesday after the network announced that the reunion show for Survivor: Island of the Idols will be pre-taped for the first time in the series' history. 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. (Choking up.) . 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. Hes just ruining the showHis gimmicks and his ego are destroying it. Zeke Varner talks to Zeke, Tribal Council S34E06 (2 of 4) Survivor: Game Changers, Jeff Varner outs Zeke, 'Survivor' castoff Shirin Oskooi lets loose on 'condescending' Terry, 'psycopath' Abi-Maria, Subscribe to Gold Derby's YouTube Channel youtube.com/subscribe_widget?p=GoldDerby GoldDerby.com offers celebrity interviews and expert predictions to track who's ahead to win the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, "American Idol," "The Voice," "Survivor," "Amazing Race," "Dancing with the Stars" and more. Survivor fans have been in uproar after Wednesday night's episode watch the shocking situation unfold here. Varner: (Long pause.) Each week host Jeff Probst will answer a few questions about the most recent episode of Survivor: Game Changers. They love Dan. 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. After Abi-Maria Gomes felt ostracized by the new school alliance fighting and making fun of her, they pulled Abi-Maria into the old school alliance, giving them the majority. In the end, Probst asked the rest of the tribe if they are set on voting out Varner, and they said yes, thus sending him out of the game without the usual written-vote style of elimination. Sandra told me that he showed up to the airport carrying a bible. [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. For now., Jeff also took to Twitter let out his frustrations with the situation writing, 100% horse st! While pursuing his degree with UNC, he was Captain of the National Champion Tar Heel Cheer Team (198990). Horrible. Varner reached towards Smith for an emotional hug before picking up his torch and walking over to Probst. Ive spoken to these people. His favorite television show is Sex and the City while his favorite feature films are Coal Miner's Daughter and The Matrix. 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. Theyre not going to allow them near a live mic. "[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]. 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. At the fifth Tribal Council, Varner joined Diaz-Twine and Bradshaw in blindsiding Thomas. Jeff went on to say that he didnt feel comfortable having Richard on the show, given his background. He and Oskooi became friends on the Ta Keo tribe during "Cambodia Second Chance," but when Varner returned for Survivor: Game Changers, he was unanimously voted out of the show after outing. I love love love the game, but I despise whats happening to it, he said. About to climb the walls, Varner posted to Facebook after the shows episode aired. Jeff Varner (@JEFFVARNER) December 12, 2019. He chose to side with the latter duo to avenge Malcolm, hence blindsiding J.T.. Jeff and Sandra remained on Nuku after the second tribe switch, but were joined by original Nuku members Sarah Lacina, Andrea Boehlke,Zeke Smith, Ozzy Lusth, and Tai Trang, leaving Jeff and Sandra on the bottom. I know what really happened and leaving the viewer with the impression Dan has molested someone on production is bullshit. Youre saying that by him not revealing it, that [Zeke] is capable of deception, said Probst to Varner. When we're laying on the beach talking, he was lying to me about what they were doing. It was a horrible thing. VISIT, Survivor Star Goes Off About COVID on Social Media. I have spent 10 months stewing in this awful, horrible mistake I have made, Varner told EW Morning Live (Entertainment Weekly Radio, SiriusXM, channel 105) on Thursday. That prepared reunion is cowardice. That's the best I can deal with. He's continued to forgive me. I can only profusely apologize. 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We have to stop as a society discriminating against trans people and minimizing and separating from them. There's so much you don't see. It came in the midst of an already tense Tribal Council, with Varner insisting that he was tryingto expose Zeke's ability to "deceive" the other players,not out somebody on national television. They joined Nuku member J.T. He was part of the first team in the corporate world to utilize the internet to communicate project information as a manager in Citicorp's "Product Design and Development Division. Youre saying there is no line: If Im desperate enough, I will do or say anything. , Its a game for $1 million, and I clearly have made the wrong choice tonight, responded Varner. [1], Name: Jeff Varner I deserve every bit of it. Season 41 caused a lot of controversy among longtime viewers who criticized the new changes made to the game. "Survivor" alum Richard Hatch recently shared his opinion on Jeff Probst and "Survivor 41" on the "Drop Your Buffs" podcast. About to climb the walls, Jeff, 53, wrote on Facebook after the shows Wednesday episode aired. 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. Read Zeke'spersonal account of his story by clicking here. When Ta Keo lost again, the alliance split their votes between Shirin and Spencer, and Shirin was voted out. I'll be much more useful at challenges and intend to be more instrumental around camp. Additionally, he studied martial arts, receiving a black belt in Tae Kwon Do when he was 15 years old. Survivor airs Wednesdays (8 p.m. Threats of boycotts. At the first Tribal Council, he joined the majority in voting out Ciera Eastin. Previously played on: I make mistakes, but I'm a good person with a good heart. I have so much to say and am fuming right now. Every single person at that Tribal with the exception of Sarah stood up and hugged me and forgave me and told me they know it's not in my heart. & Aubry who targeted Michaela and Michaela & Sandra who targeted J.T.. 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. I'm not angry at that. Facebook: thebiographyscoop This season of Survivor, dubbed Game Changers for its 34th installment, had been filmed 10 months ago in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji though Varner couldnt discuss what happened until the episodes airing. Not at all.
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