15 surprising things you didn't know about 'Survivor'

Marilyn La JeunesseMay 28, 2020, 20:06 IST

The show has been on the air for 20 years.CBS Photo Archive / Contributor / Getty

The CBS competition show "Survivor" just wrapped up its 40th season.
All of the contestants are paid for their time on the show, even if they don't win.
"Survivor" premiered in the US in 2000, but it took a long time for that debut.
There's an entire Dream Team that tests out the show's challenges before the players compete in them.

Outwit, outlast, outplay. Or, in this case, out-knowledge you on "Survivor" facts you didn't know.

After just wrapping up its 40th season, this 20-year-old CBS competition show has no plans for slowing down anytime soon.

Here are some behind-the-scenes "Survivor" secrets and fun facts.

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Teams get a chance to discuss challenges before they compete in them.

"Survivor" contestants are walked through the challenges. CBS/IMDb

"Survivor" premiered in the US in 2000, but it took a long time for that debut.

The first "Survivor" series premiered in Sweden. Archimede

Many couples have met on the show.

Rob and Amber got engaged during the All-Stars finale. Scott Gries/Getty

There's an entire Dream Team that tests out the show's challenges.

It sounds like a dream job. CBS Photo Archive / Contributor / Getty

Contestants have spanned age groups.

The youngest contestant on the show so far. CBS/IMDb

Winners have spanned quite an age range, too.

There have been winners of all ages. CBS/Getty

Sometimes scenes are re-enacted for the camera.

Fans aren't crazy about this. CBS/IMDb

Over a dozen people have quit the show so far.

Quitters don't win — and might not even make it on the jury. CBS/IMDb

Only two competitors have won the game twice.

Sandra Diaz-Twine has won twice. CBS/IMDb

Everyone who competes gets a paycheck, but the amount varies depending on how long you're in the game.

Obviously first place makes the most money. CBS

One "Survivor" contestant has achieved some pretty impressive records.

Ozzy Lusth has been on the show for a lot of days. CBS/IMDb

Some of the contestants on the show are models and actors.

Sometimes it's because the casting pool for that season was weak. CBS/IMDb

Only a few players have had "perfect games."

Cochran's unanimously won and was never voted against throughout his entire season. CBS/IMDb

You're never too famous for "Survivor."

Celebrities can compete and invest in the game, too. CBS/IMDb

"Survivor" was almost hosted by a different familiar face.

What could have been, we will never know. Kevin Winter/Getty

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