However, he revealed at the reunion that he got hired at a new real estate agency. Varner was a contestant on Survivor: The Australian Outback, 2001. That full screen disclaimer is a crock, he tweeted at the user. The next day, Jeff began making his moves against Ozzy, recruiting both Sarah and Zeke. [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. On May 20, the results revealed that both Varner and Kappenberg from The Australian Outback were voted to return. 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. Youre saying by him not revealing it that hes capable of deception. I realize it. 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. We dont need to vote, said Probst. His respect, love and concern for children motivates him to volunteer for organizations and charities that support kids with need. He was assigned to the Mana tribe at first. Ive spoken to these people. I honor it and I acknowledge it. We push them back into a closet. In 2012, Jeff became a news anchor for the CBS affiliate WNCT in Greenville, N.C. Jeff is planning to launch a travel company called, Jeff lost his job as a real estate agent in 2017 as a result of the backlash from the controversial statements he made at his elimination, Jeff was the second of three players eliminated at, Jeff received at least one vote at every Tribal Council he attended in, Jeff was the first male contestant to finish in 10th place, and the first male contestant to be on the merged tribe but be eliminated pre-, Jeff has claimed to have stopped eating peanut butter after, It has long been rumored that during the second, Jeff revealed that he had a pre-game alliance with, Jeff is the fourth contestant in series history to play at least twice and be eliminated pre-jury every time. Youre saying that by him not revealing it, that [Zeke] is capable of deception, said Probst to Varner. The Rhode Island natives arrogant gameplay earned him a bad reputation among Survivor fans. Read Zeke'spersonal account of his story by clicking here. Im the perfect person to weigh in. ET) on CBS. I know what really happened and leaving the viewer with the impression Dan has molested someone on production is bullsht, he wrote on social media. Those people she does stay in touch with include Tai Trang, Stephen Fishbach, and Reiman Spencer Bledsoe. There are no excuses for what I did. What just happened onSurvivortonight is 100% bull st. But I was arguing the deception of the alliance. At the first Tribal Council, he voted with the majority to remove Ciera Eastin. Advertisements How old is Jeff Varner? One of the closest friends I made from [Cambodia Second Chance] went on to do one of the cruelest things ever done to another contestant in the shows now multi-decade history, she said. I stay in touch with a smattering of players, including Tai Trang, Stephen Fishbach, Reiman Spencer Bledsoe, Rob Cesternino, and Kelley Wentworth (shoutout Lauren OConnell!). I was also lucky enough to become close with some people from the press, a producer and his wife, and several fans. When you know what really goes on then you can tell me your opinion. The cast is not happy. Days after Don . 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. [7] Early in the game, Varner was seen as a crucial player in the season: He and Peih-Gee Law from Survivor: China were the swing votes who ultimately decided the elimination of Vytas Baskauskas on Day Three, and Varner himself organized the elimination of Shirin Oskooi on Day Six. Jeff faced a heavy blow on Night 11 when Malcolm was blindsided. After a long discussion, Jeff apologized, expressing shame and remorse for what he had done. Zeke Smith Talks About His "Work in Progress" Relationship With Survivor Co-Star Jeff Varner Recently voted-off contestant shared his thoughts after being outed as transgender during Tribal Council And I am so sorry, Zeke. This is horrible. 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. About to climb, Posted by Jeff Varner onWednesday, December 11, 2019. 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. I didn't know who Zeke was. Hometown: Greensboro, NC[2], Age: 50 Survivor alum Richard Hatch recently shared his opinion on Jeff Probst and Survivor 41 on the Drop Your Buffs podcast. He is a member of the Society of Human Resources. However, everyone elseincluding host Jeff Probstquickly and emphatically rebuked Jeff for this tactic. In the future, I have a plan. She was replaced on Nuku by the recently-exiled Debbie Wanner. 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. I think he hoped others would believe that trans people are dangerous and fraudulent, he said. All of that is edited out. What Im showing is a deception, started Smith but the rest of the tribemates quickly fired back. Editing connected dots that weren't connected in reality in that moment, and I get why they did that and had to do that. For the evening, all of the other tribemates ignored their alliances to chastise Varner and support Smith. 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. Varner, meanwhile, took to Twitter on Wednesday evening to issue a lengthy apology. Alas, he was voted out one cycle short of the merge, thus missing out on the jury for a third consecutive time. Just grab your torch.. Playing with too much emotion in the beginning. Sorry. Varner, along with Sandra Diaz-Twine, Malcolm Freberg, Aubry Bracco, and Michaela Bradshaw were then switched to Nuku. He, along with Sandra Diaz-Twine, Malcolm Freberg, Aubry Bracco, and Michaela Bradshaw, were switched to Nuku after the first tribe switch. Everybody has their own personal journey. He stated during his exit interview that no one on Survivor should do what he did. Russell was working to deceive people. A Twitter user responded to Varners tweet saying he shouldnt get to weigh in on the controversy, and Varner went off once again about the scandal. Survivor fans have been in uproar since watching Jeff Varner out Zeke Smith as transgender on Wednesday nights episode and if you missed the shocking moment, you can watch the entire situation unfold from start to finish. VISIT, Survivor Star Goes Off About COVID on Social Media. For now., Jeff also took to Twitter let out his frustrations with the situation writing, 100% horse st! Our leaders are trying to erase trans people from society. He anchors the 10pm CW7 newscast solo, then joins Judy Markee as co-anchor for Live at 11. I know that you're fair and honest, so I'm going to just let it out to you. I have action. Zeke's hesitance caused Jeff to believe that Zeke and Ozzy had a secret alliance, which he exposed to the other tribe members, causing them to question their loyalties. Additionally, he studied martial arts, receiving a black belt in Tae Kwon Do when he was 15 years old. It's going to be an awful day. We say things we dont mean. I hope he can eventually grow to a place where he can comfortably be not only his authentic self, but help others be that. I wasn't in control in that moment. But in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Oskooi opens up maintaining friendships with the cast. Jeff used his. However, this backfired when it was revealed that Smith had never publicly revealed his gender identity. Thats personal!, Varner attempted to defend himself, claiming that he argues for the rights of transgender people every day in the state of North Carolina and would never say or do anything to hurt anyone here., Outing somebody you just outed him! shouted Trang in outrage. During that time, he said hes done a lot of growing. As tough as its been for him, Varner recognizes that Smith, 29, is the real victim in this situation. This is about Zeke, Varner said. I'm trying to argue people: "That's not what I'm talking about!" No one is going to beat me up worse than I have myself.. I need to get my tissues here, because it's horrible. At the fifth Tribal Council, Varner joined Diaz-Twine and Bradshaw in blindsiding Thomas. Zeke led the original Nuku alliance into claiming that they were against Tai in order to keep Jeff and Sandra from scrambling, allowing them to take the latter out. ET) on CBS. After the two-time player was outed as transgender by fellow tribe member Jeff Varner during tribal council on Wednesday's episode of Game Changers, he gave his first on-camera interview on . Smith, who is still in the game, told PEOPLE he was shell-shocked by Varners decision and struggles with forgiving him. 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. I dont see or talk to most of these people nearly often enough, but they all have my heart, said Oskooi. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! I deserve it. That full screen disclaimer is a crock. 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. When Nuku lost immunity again, Jeff tried to convince Zeke again to get rid of Ozzy, but Zeke was conflicted due to his strategy of keeping larger targets in the game as shields. So pissed. I asked, "Who are you? Thomas. [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. Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. He held that chair until he left the station in April 2011. I opened him up to discrimination and to danger and to crime. Season 2: Australia, Finished 10th out of 16 & Non-Jury "Survivor" alum Richard Hatch recently shared his opinion on Jeff Probst and "Survivor 41" on the "Drop Your Buffs" podcast. And I think stupid bathroom bills and things like that, especially in the state of North Carolina it's not about bathrooms. Varner: (Long pause.) He was part of the first team in the corporate world to utilize the internet to communicate project information in Citicorp's "Product Design and Development Division. Jeff Varner is an internet project manager, having most recently worked as Director of People and Process for a Manhattan start-up company. Season 31: Second Chances, Finished 17th Website: Biographyscoop.com After nearly 15 years, Jeff returned to Cambodia playing a much more aggressive game, quickly adapting to the erratic and impulsive gameplay of the modern Survivor. He belonged to the Kucha tribe and made it to the merge, but not to the core group of nine, due to a tie with Colby Donaldson. When asked by a cohost if we will see Edge of Extinction again, Probst responds, "Yes, absolutely. I couldn't even think about me and my life for months after it was over with. I'm more physically fit, less emotional, and smarter. 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. Varner was then transferred to Nuku, along with Sandra Diaz-Twine, Malcolm Freberg, Aubry Bracco, and Michaela Bradshaw. Ugh. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. The day finishes with a jog, a shower, a bottle of Merlot, a ruthless game of backgammon, and great sex. T. Thomas, Jr., the Survivor: Tocantins winner. The castaways colored in the books and signed their autographs in it, and after the show, he sold the pictures on eBay to raise money for charities.[5]. Jeffrey Keith "Jeff" Varner is a contestant from Survivor: The Australian Outback, Survivor: Cambodia, and Survivor: Game Changers. You don't see the conversation I had with Ozzy where he told me he was in an alliance with Zeke and Andrea. Debbie Wanner, who had recently been exiled, took her place on Nuku. The truth will get out. Wife: Not Available: Sibling: Not Available: Children: Not Available : . As best as circumstances allow, I'll manage a swap better. They love Dan. And I was wrong. There were many things at play and lots going on that brought us to that that moment. Jeff has not responded to Richards claim. 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. Also, my instinctual gameplay. I hate that I'm a tool some of them will use. It was an awful thing to do. Richard appeared on season 1 of "Survivor," where he was crowned. More Local News Powered by. When I saw Zeke, I didn't know who he was. This interview just has to be about Zeke. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 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. Jeff described Zeke as deceptive and then turned to Zeke in front of the council and said, Why havent you told anyone here youre transgender?, His actions backfired and led to his immediate elimination. if (d.getElementById(id)) return; He is often referred to as the shows first villain. However, when Tai accidentally told him Sandra was the target, Jeff became suspicious. That prepared reunion is cowardice. 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. You see us buddy-buddy, and that we're partners, but it wasn't the reality. Current Age: 49 As I'm explaining to people in Tribal about that, Zeke pops up and says there are no deceptions. The Survivor: Island of the Idols finale and reunion airs on CBS Wednesday, December 18, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. 333. Prior employment includes work as a website producer, graphic designer and marketing manager for various companies. 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. 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. Jeff is the only contestant to be eliminated pre-jury on their first two seasons, and return for a third season. When we were in pain and we are in fair, we are dangerous people. He is most proud of successfully making the transition from small town living to the much faster pace of a big city. I recklessly revealed something I mistakenly believed everyone already knew. 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. No matter how good of a game you're playing, drawing the wrong buff can change everything. These are wonderful people who are not only trying to live their authentic lives, but thrive. He continually forgives me. CBS andSurvivorwere on notice of Dans behavior from the very first days of the game. Suddenly my real estate license was inactive and my current clients [were] left in the dark. [I warned the company that headlines might be coming], but apparently not the people who needed to hear it.. You don't have a hateful bone in your body." Im ready to go, said Varner tearfully. None of that's there. Season 2 Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. They are pre-taping the reunion because cast members plan to publicly support Dan and call out producers. When we're in pain, when we're in fear, we're a dangerous people, and we often do and say the wrong things. I got forgiveness and compassion from everybody. We have to stop as a society discriminating against trans people and minimizing and separating from them. That reasoning is infinitely worse than him outing me because its the same one used to discriminate against, attack and murder trans people. And out of my mouth, it came. This week, he gives his on-the-scene and behind-the-scenes insight and . Smith blinked in silence as the rest of the cast exchanged shocked stares. Richard appeared on season 1 of Survivor, where he was crowned the shows first winner. Rant over. Jeff was chosen from a pool of 32 candidates to be one of the 20 castaways to compete on the second chance season, Survivor: Cambodia. Make your predictions and compete to win prizes and glory predicting all aspects of Hollywood competition. Do you not see that? said Probst. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies. [1], Name: Jeff Varner Theyre not going to allow them near a live mic. Varner, along with Diaz-Twine and Bradshaw, blindsided Thomas at the fifth Tribal Council. I was wrong and make no excuses for it. I just pray and hope for his safety. Everyone was horrified at what he did Andrea Boehlke started crying, Tai Trang and Debbie Wanner started yelling at Varner, and even Jeff Probst was visibly upset at what had happened. It was revealed on the Survivor: Australia DVD, in the special commentary section, that it was Kimmi Kappenberg that inadvertently gave away the vote he had against him during the Episode Two Reward Challenge. (Choking up.) I know what happened that got him removed and Im telling you, 100% horse st. "Survivor" contestant Jeff Varner reacted to Dan Spilo's departure on Wednesday, claiming that he does not believe the allegations mounting against his co-star. I've been called every name in the book. On May 6, 2015, Varner was revealed to be one of the 16 men who was eligible to be voted by the viewers to return for the 31st season, Survivor: Cambodia. There is deception going on right here, and you guys are the victims of it, he said. How will you play differently this time? It was not about that. I didn't even hear it come out of my mouth. Jeff went on to say that he didnt feel comfortable having Richard on the show, given his background. Several months after the act, and one morning following the episode's airing, a very shaken and emotional Varner spoke with Parade about his final night in the game. A thorough genealogical investigation revealed that Varner and Edward R. Murrow are related by marriage on Murrows mothers side of the family tree. The message should be clear that hate will always lose.. However, this backfired as it became evident that Smith had never revealed his being transgender publicly. I think he hoped others would believe that trans people are dangerous and fraudulent, he said. 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