Jeff Probst Explains Why Amanda Kimmel Didn’t Return for 'Survivor 50' (Exclusive) 

WhenSurvivor announced the cast for its milestone 50th season, one absence immediately stood out to longtime fans: Amanda Kimmel.

A three-time player and finalist on Survivor: China and Micronesia, Kimmel has long been considered one of the show’s most iconic early-era competitors. Her exclusion from the cast of 24 returning players quickly sparked speculation and frustration from viewers who hoped to see her return for Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.

According to host and executive producer Jeff Probst...