No one is going to beat me up worse than I have myself.. Tribal Council throws the question of life and death into stark relief. He recently reflected on that experience. On February 17th, 2022, GLAAD tweeted asking their followers to give them feedback. [Sobbing again.] Survivor airs Wednesdays (at 8 p.m. He's just so smart and so well-spoken and I have no doubt he will turn this into a beautiful thing. Id return home, laugh at my misadventure, and go about my life, casually trans in the same way that Zac Efron is casually Jewish. ", Zeke Smith and Jeff Probst talk about Survivor's work with GLAAD, "GLAAD's philosophy is that authentic LGBTQ representation accelerates acceptance and saves lives" For more information about GLAAD's work, please visit glaad.org, 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. And to see that it is very bright.. Voting out Sandra. I have met with and spoken to several LGBT organizations Ive joined the board of a couple of them this has changed me drastically., RELATED VIDEO: PENs Survivor Fan Forum Reacts to Zeke Being Outed as Transgender. A lot. The world possesses no greater test of wit and grit than Survivor at least thats what I believe, but Im a pretty ridiculous individual, which is why, when seeking to radically change my life and test the depths of my manhood, I picked a reality show instead of something actually noble, like joining the Peace Corps. But now her family is sitting down and they are talking about it and they are sympathizing with trans people. What was appropriate? We just moved in together a few months ago and we were kinda like, Is it too soon to move in together? But it felt really right and we love it. He admitted that he just cant help himself around Probst, he just could not stop talking I see those baby blues and those dimples, and my mouth just falls open.. Better to have acquaintances than no one at all. After 34 seasons, Survivor is far from the cute little social experiment it began as in the summer of 2000. Zarchy was . Id been charmed by my castmates quirks and touched by their stories. Its awful. Zeke Smith, who appeared on back-to-back seasons of the reality series, was revealed to be a transgender man by fellow contestant Jeff Varner in an episode that aired Wednesday night. I was desperate and I was looking for a way out. His studies focused upon Biblical interpretation and LGBTQ-inclusive theology. You never want a player to know theyre going home, because they might get desperate and go nuclear, douse the fire or pour out the rice. I honestly probably wouldnt have survived these past few weeks without him, said Santos, who lost his stepfather to COVID in early 2020. With over two decades worth of episodes, Survivor has evolved in countless ways. We both love food, so well either go to our go-to restaurants or find a new place, we also love finding new places to eat, or hell cook. Were I in the hands of a lesser leader, Im sure questions wouldve been peppered my way before I was ready to receive them. Who comes on a reality show not once but twice with a secret like that and nobody knows? I groped for direction, talking to kill time. Theres no bathroom. Stop spreading lies! I was living, finally. Survivor season 41 begins filming soon with an expected premiere date of late September 2021. First-and-foremost, Zeke is a comedy writer. It appears, from social media postings, that Varner had just began working for the company having only posted his first acting listing with the company on April 7. No one on my tribe of freewheeling Millennials had any idea how or willingness to build a shelter. But they know me and they know my heart. Many gay people consider coming out a moment of liberation, because sharing their sexual orientation with the world causes them to be seen more authentically. During that event, US Weekly interviewed Santos and asked him about his relationship with Smith. Id chosen to test myself in a tremendously public way. He'd later come out and began dating actorNico Santos. I think they did a good job with what they had to work with, but it's just very difficult. Coconut, by the way, is a natural laxative. In our Survivor predictions center, you get to answer the following questions before each episode airs on CBS every Wednesday at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. I knew Id conquer whatever the game might throw at me. They know my soul and they know that's not who I am. Was Camille Lamb's Below Deck Salary Worth The Endless Drama She Endured On The Show? The reality star just revealed that while in college, he transitioned. 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Smith said it was terrifying to think about being aired on national television, but host Jeff Probst stepped up and reassured him that the show would handle it respectfully. My left leg settled and with it the group. I could not have responded in the manner in which I did had he not held the wheel while I got my bearings., I dont believe Varner hates trans people, Zeke concludes. I didnt want to be the first transgenderSurvivor star, Zeke Smith toldPEOPLE. He said: "GLAAD and Survivor have completely, One Survivor Alum Has an Epic Idea For a Legends Season. Once they became aware of those rumors, Santos and Smith took to Twitter to confirm their relationship with a little bit of humor. In mid-2018, there started to be rumblings on the celebrity rumor websites claiming that Survivors Zeke Smith and Superstores Nico Santos had become a couple. What were you feeling after watching your actions on TV last night? I solved puzzles and tied and untied knots. I spoke as calmly as I possibly could. Suddenly, I found myself drawn to engage in challenging social situations, run obstacle races and backpack the Grand Canyon. I thought Zeke was out and loud and proud. My heart is open to him today and if he is reacting in any negative way I give him the space to do that I deserve that. Hes definitely an old soul. Zeke Smith Birth Name: Roger Duane Smith Occupation: Reality Star Place Of Birth: Brooklyn Date Of Birth: January 25, 1988 Date Of Death: July 22, 2016 Cause Of Death: N/A Ethnicity: White Nationality: American Zeke Smith was born on the 25th of January, 1988. It can leave scars that haunt for a lifetime. I couldve made a clean break for it, but I knew there was no running from what had happened. Is Zeke From 'Survivor' Still With Nico Santos? - TheThings The 29-year-old, who made his debut on season 33 last fall and returned for the all-star season 34 in March, was visibly shaken by the revelation. Of course, money isnt the only thing that matters which is why a lot of people are interested in the love lives of their favorite former Survivor players. We've been dealing with this since last July and being unable to talk about it has really been the worst. On top of that, once Survivor fans learn that Zeke Smith from the show and Superstores Nico Santos have dated, they want to know if they are still together. Not then savvy enough to think about the impact my monologues would have on my tribemates egos, I soliloquized and Jeff beamed, and the rest of the cast glowered., He added, Probst had a major crush on me.