Elisabeth Hasselbeck Confirms She's Not Returning to Survivor for Season 50
Elisabeth Hasselbeck Confirms She's Not Returning to Survivor for Season 50

Published: May 27, 2025

Elisabeth Hasselbeck, the former co-host of The View, has put to rest rumors that she would be joining the cast of Survivor for its milestone 50th season.

In an Instagram Stories post over the weekend, Hasselbeck addressed the speculation, saying, "No, I'm not doing Survivor. That is funny though. I'm not doing that. I'm gonna be back there with, like, snacks instead."

She went on to reveal that she would rather spend time with her family, saying, "I wanna be with my family and a burger in the backyard."

Hasselbeck, who came in fourth place on Survivor: The Australian Outback in 2001, has been keeping busy with other projects since her time on The View, where she won a Daytime Emmy in 2009.

Survivor season 50, hosted by Jeff Probst, is set to premiere in February 2026, with the cast being revealed on Wednesday, May 28, on CBS Mornings. Elisabeth Hasselbeck on 'The View' in 2019.

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