Jeff Probst explains why Survivor has its most ethnically diverse cast in years

Entertainment Weekly

"The truth is, by design, we always want the cast to be as diverse as possible," says Probst. "That’s what makes the show interesting and also representative of our country. But lately, something really interesting has been happening. Over the last few years, our casting has really started to bloom with so many different people from different ethnicities starting to apply. It’s incredibly exciting for us. And it spreads, because when you are watching at home and you see someone who looks like you or comes from a part of the country that you’re from, it can inspire you to apply as well." ALSO: This week's Survivor was "frustratingly stupid" with its production choices and editing.