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Jeff Probst Was In Tears During This Emotional Interaction With An Autistic Contestant, And It Should Be Required Viewing
Apr 2, 2025
"Thank you all for allowing this to happen, allowing him to come and help me, and just supporting me in this."
Another week, another amazing episode of Survivor that left me in tears — but I wasn't the only one. Just a few weeks after an incredible interaction with a contestant with a disability, Jeff Probst got emotional while watching one contestant comfort another who is autistic. CBS shared the video on TikTok, and the exchange has now gone viral.
Eva Erickson, a PhD student from Rhode Island, was the final member of the Lagi tribe to complete a task during the immunity challenge. As other tribes gained their lead, this put more pressure on Eva, which made her frustrated and begin to struggle.
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A few weeks prior, Eva had privately confided in then-tribe mate Joe Hunter, a fire captain from California, that she had autism. She asked for his assistance if she ever had any episodes during the competition and gave him instructions on how to help her.
Joe, now on the Vula tribe, watched from a distance, quietly encouraging her to continue to breathe through her frustration.
After one final push, Eva managed to navigate her ball down the maze, securing safety for her tribe. The rest of the Lagi tribe immediately surrounded her, celebrating.
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