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Sia Ends Cash Prize for Favorite ‘Survivor’ Contestants, Says Jeff Probst
‘Survivor’ host Jeff Probst announced that popstar and superfan Sia will no longer be awarding money to her favorite contestants of the season
“She was so taken by [contestant Tai Trang ’s] commitment to protecting a chicken from being eaten that she awarded him $50,000 of her own money,” Probst recalled, saying the gesture left everyone in attendance “shocked.” SiaSuzi Pratt/WireImageThe Survivor host previously praised the songstress for her generosity, typically working with Sia to ensure the cash prizes get into the hands of her desired player. Earlier this month, Probst teased the “new era” of Survivor in an exclusive interview with , saying it would be “as tough if not tougher” going forward, despite the gameplay being shortened from 39 days to 26.
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