Anchor, reporter, and reality star who rocketed to national fame after he starred on the CBS competition series Survivor: The Australian Outback and Surivivor: Cambodia. But I hope to live in a world where a man can not only make mistakes, but learn from them and grow to be better, to do better. But had the. Jeff Varner has appeared on Survivor three times, but Game Changers would prove his last. Zeke and I did real journey had just begun. Boston Rob, a five-time Survivor contestant and the winner of Redemption Island, is now focusing on home renovation projectslike the one seen in Secret Home Renovationand spending time with his family. Rant over. Suddenly my real estate license was inactive and my current clients [were] left in the dark. 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For the next four months, I lived in a constant state of He currently resides in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. Cowards., Jeff is no stranger to Survivor controversy. that has neither excuse nor defense. Im not afraid to share my truth. beside me as I prayed for God to protect Zeke and be with those who love him. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill About Real estate broker specializing in residential. On May 20, the results revealed that both Varner and Kappenberg from The Australian Outback were voted to return. Two lives that would be rocked forever now At Tribal Council, Varner asked Smith, "Why haven't you told anyone you're transgender? . If he wants to take swings at me, Im the one to hand him the bat. Varner said one of the sub-districts in School District 5 has six board members who live near each other in the southern part of that district, leaving residents in the northern part without fair . Jeff Varner (born April 16, 1966) is famous for being reality star. It was just a year ago when he returned after a 15-year absence to play. To see Smith in the pages of PEOPLE, pick up the latest issue of the magazine, on newsstands now. take it on early in life as we try and learn how to navigate our society and live In fact, CBS teases that this go-round will be one of the most intense versions of the reality competition, with scarce food and minimal supplies testing the mettle of the seasons 18 castaways. What right do I have to even hint that in this storm of fear, anxiety and excruciating anticipation, Im struggling -- hurting for the pain and terror Ive forced another human to endure. It came from all directions, tearing down the walls Id spent ET) on CBS. I That breezy June night in Fiji, I walked into tribal council We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies. Theyre not going to allow them near a live mic. strength and restoring my faith this would all be OK. Shame is powerful. It would be massive. Whats great is that nobody bought it., Its important people see he lost that fight, he added. An extensive genealogical search discovered that Varner and Edward R. Murrow are related by marriage on Murrow's mother's side of the tree. READ NEXT: Survivor Star Goes Off About COVID on Social Media, Why A Survivor Alum Severed Ties With Castmate, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Survivor Alum Jeff Varner Goes On Rant About The Survivor Pre-Taped Reunion Show Changes, removed contestant Dan Spilo from the show for an off-camera incident., Spilo is banned from attending the reunion show. What just happened on Survivor tonight is 100% bull shit. Jeff Varner was fired from his real estate job this week, due to the public backlash generated when he outed fellow castaway Zeke Smith on last Wednesday's Survivor: Game Changers. I am amazed and moved at his ability to do that. Until I die, I am that gay guy who outed that trans guy on worthy of love. Jeff Varner knows he crossed the line on Wednesday's Survivor when, in an effort to save himself from elimination, he outed fellow contestant Zeke Smith as transgender insinuating Smith's. that he was ready I feared for him as he began to process a brave new life he Threats of boycotts. With all the dirt on Bayon now . around inside my tortured head. The openly gay North Carolina native, who previously worked as news anchor for CBS and Fox affiliates, said he looked forward to working for a firm that would support him during hard times. not planned, but the fallout was swift. heart since June. Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes Get Cozy at Rangers Game, Biggest 'Survivor' Controversies Through the Years, Malcolm in the Middle, Survivor and More TV Shows Turning 20 in 2020, Toughest Survivor Competitors of All Time, 'Survivor's Biggest Villains and Fan Favorites. Fingers pointing at me. Ten months I am not a bad person. Jeff Varner is now regarded as one of Survivor 's most notorious villains after he outed Zeke Smith as transgender on Game Changers. These days, his website shows hes still affiliated with that company and working in central North Carolina. did I do that?, I deserve to be shot and other shards of self-abuse thrashed I think he hoped others would believe that trans people are dangerous and fraudulent, he said. typhoon of emotion tossing and thrashing me about and made it through. I am profoundly sorry. During that time, he said hes done a lot of growing. Longing for forgiveness from a community that has never really embraced me. Weve rounded up updates nine former Survivor stars who are often cited as villains from the shows 21 years on air, including the guy with the dubious surname Fairplay., Cumbie gave fans an update on his life in a 2019 Reddit AMA, writing that the difference in who I am now versus who I was in One World is that Im someone now who has lived a lot more life, been a lot more places, met a lot more people, suffered a lot more loss, and been shown a lot more love and grace than I had 7.5 years ago.. Entertainment Weeklyreported the decision was made due to the sensitive subject matter and security concerns. Ugh. So, any bricks pounded against my face are well-deserved, right? Varner is now looking to get picked up by another real estate agency. 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I offer my deepest, most heart-felt apologies to Zeke Smith, his friends and life allies, his family and to all those who my mistake hurt and offended, he wrote. He was given a formal warning from production at day 22. When were I have been through, I dont know how much therapy. I have never been more vulnerable than I was in those moments. How can he Jeff has 5 jobs listed on their profile. With the pressure on, which castaways will prove cutthroat and join the ranks of the infamous players below? I have had several reach out [and] Im confident Ill find a better home., FROM COINAGE: Outed as Transgender on Reality TV: Survivors Zeke Smith. [10], University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, "Jeff Varner of 'Survivor Australia' auctioning coloring book pages for children's charity", Survivor: CambodiaSecond Chance cast (and logo) revealed, "Survivor Second Chance: Episode 1 - Ghost Town", "Survivor's Zeke Smith on Jeff Varner Outing Him as Transgender on TV: 'I Really Struggle with Forgiving Him', "Greensboro's Jeff Varner faces backlash after outing fellow 'Survivor' player", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jeff_Varner&oldid=1142386473, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 03:10. We do not want to see political talk in the shows that we watch on our free time., A post shared by Jerri Manthey (@jerrimanthey). Survivor is back in production as of April 2021 and should premiere season 41 in September 2021. immediately rebuked by fellow cast mates, who sent the three-time contestant When it was over, I cried a little. producers would choose to get me there. But there are moments from that As a result, Varner began to panic and decided to turn on one of his own allies, ultimately voting with the majority to send Law home on Day Nine. I felt bolts of anger and contempt hit exactly where they were While Oskooi doesnt specify what she is referring to, it is most likely what castaway Jeff Varner did on the third time he played the game. We say things we dont mean. The show was against me. He was initially placed on the Mana tribe. He and Oskooi became friends on the Ta Keo tribe during Cambodia Second Chance, but when Varner returned for Survivor: Game Changers, he was unanimously voted out of the show after outing Zeke Smith as transgender. Although Powers did not make it into the season, Deitz and Wiglesworth did, and the two of them ended up with Varner on the same Ta Keo tribe. I made I can only profusely apologize. Threats of boycotts. Join now to see all activity Experience . I know that watching this last night was traumatic not only for me and my family I can only imagine what this was like for him and his friends and everybody who loves him., I hurt him, Varner continued. around me tight, letting me know, as he so often does, that Im not alone. No pre-taped reunion will hide it. As of 2022, Jeff Varner's net worth is $100,000 - $1M. April 12, castaway Zeke Smith wasoutedas peppered with the predictable Probst declaration, Varner, absolutely our shame, so no one sees its there. When youre on that island you can easily lose sight of the real world, saw their faces contorted with pain. Youre saying by him not revealing it that hes capable of deception. Now that I can officially talk about it, let the healing begin." . Many were in tears as the Tribal Council played out, and even Jeff Probst came to Smith's defense. Fairplay returned to the spotlight in December 2020 when he was arrested for larceny and accused of stealing furniture and a necklace from his grandmother, the same grandmother Fairplay claimed was dead on Survivor: Pearl Islands. I forgive him for that. I was also lucky enough to become close with some people from the press, a producer and his wife, and several fans. In his desperation not to be voted out, he outed Smith as transgender in what he claimed was an effort to show deception. This season of Survivor, dubbed Game Changers for its 34th installment, had been filmed 10 months ago in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji - though Varner couldnt discuss what happened until the episodes airing. That shame circle in Fiji would pale in What did I just do?, Why Back at home, I wasted no time. Tonight, on CBSSurvivor, Dan Spilo was kicked off the show for, once again, inappropriate touching. of life. I have met with and spoken to several LGBT organizations - Ive joined the board of a couple of them this has changed me drastically.. months, he had this way of easing the fear that his life would be difficult and He seemed to understand the situation TheSurvivor: Island of the Idolsfinale and reunion will air on CBS on Wednesday, December 18, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. It took hours after my press junket to get anyone with the company on the phone to tell me personally, and even longer to calm my clients, all of whom, by the way, are coming with me to my new firm. not go through this to simply go through this. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! going to watch me do it. sat in silence, my breathing shallow, staring intently at the screen and seeing This is about Zeke, Varner said. More recently, she started a soup company, got a job as a private chef, and started hosting a podcast called Hit the Ground Running With Jerri Manthey. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Make your predictions and compete to win prizes and glory predicting all aspects of Hollywood competition. was I going to say? According to News & Record Greensboro, Varner was fired from his job as a real estate agent on Thursday his now-former employer Allen Tate Realtors saying Varner was in the middle of a news story that we dont want anything to do with.. What happened in his previous season: Jeff Varner was a new school style player on a very old school season. When you know what really goes on then you can tell me your opinion. What just happened on Survivor tonight is 100% bull st. it. for you at home. hate on its way to me, at the end of the day, had nothing to do with me. exclusive column for ET about What would he say? With the shows therapist, with a local therapist. We dont need to vote, hostJeff Probstsaid at the time. Knowing where my story would eventually end, I became obsessed with how wouldve done in my real life. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. that doesnt allow a day to pass without remorse and regret. than me knew it was what I needed. He continually forgives me. Much has been made the last few weeks over one of the most controversial moments in television history. Upon learning of his removal, she shared her thoughts on Twitter. As they worked to delete the negative Survivor contestant Jeff Varner says he was "devastated" to lose his job as a North Carolina real estate agent following outrage and backlash for outing fellow tribemate Zeke Smith as. CBS andSurvivorwere on notice of Dans behavior from the very first days of the game. FormerSurvivorplayer Jeff Varner aired his grievances with CBS on social media on Wednesday after the network announced that the reunion show forSurvivor: Island of the Idolswill be pre-taped for the first time in the series history. Stephanie Petit is a Royals Writer and Reporter at PEOPLE. I think he hoped others would believe that trans people are dangerous and fraudulent, he said. reveal our purpose. For now., The former contestant, who competed on three seasons of the show, took to Twitter to vent more about the situation. No pre-taped reunion will hide it. I have apologized to him weve spoken several times on the phone. obligation to do so. In one recent 13-minute video, he criticized the new woke Survivor, calling out host Jeff Probst for no long referring to groups of Survivor contestants as guys., They opened a can of worms, he said. was cowardly fired from my job the day after the episode. I deserve it. I deserve it. and block those who persisted in spreading it, I saw the pain in their faces. Many When we were in pain and we are in fair, we are dangerous people. Ive spoken to these people. I love looked at me in disappointment. Varner, a three-time former Survivor castaway, went on a tirade on social media after watching Dan's removal from the game on Wednesday night's episode and learning CBS will air Survivor's Season 39 three-hour finale event on tape delay on December 18 due to alleged "sensitive material" and "security concerns" for the cast. We dont need to vote, host Jeff Probst said during the April 2017 episode. It affects every aspect of our lives, and we all live with it. Ive spoken to these people. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. survive it. Laced with I know that forgiveness is difficult. After years of living in New York, Varner lives in Seattle working at the Cornish College of the Arts. Im the perfect person to weigh in. How to Watch 'Daisy Jones & the Six' Online Now Streaming, John Legend Launches Affordable Skincare Line Loved01 at Walmart, How to Watch Farmer Wants a Wife Premiering March 8, 15 Spring Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Budget, How and Where to Watch All The Oscar-Nominated Films Online, 'Survivor' Contestant Zeke Smith Outed as Transgender by Fellow Castaway Jeff Varner. I just wanted to be known for my game., FROM COINAGE: Ask Yourself These Questions Before You Buy A Home. I forgive all who have shunned me and tried to hurt me. the press came calling for explanations. Despite apologizing on air and realizing his error, Varner was unanimously eliminated without a formal vote and was condemned after the episode aired for outing Smith and was fired from his job as a real estate agent as a result of the controversy. Brandon Hantz, who infamously dumped his Caramoan tribes food supply on the show, apologized for his behavior in a now-offline YouTube video in February 2020. That reasoning is infinitely worse than him outing me because its the same one used to discriminate against, attack and murder trans people. we are not worthy. Then the MLS association emails to say, Youve been terminated. I didnt even find out from my company, he said. sight, had to begin with me. So pissed. I thank God for that and the gift of being an example as to why you should never do what I did.. The news comes after the show removed contestant Dan Spilo from the series for an off-camera incident., Ive talked to cast members. Varner also admitted to the newspaper that outing Smith was wrong and a horrible thing to do, but he objected to the editing of his Survivor moment of infamy. Theres no escaping it. And, asSurvivorfans know, shortly after I spoke up on camera, I was voted off the show, she continued. ET. [I warned the company that headlines might be coming], but apparently not the people who needed to hear it.. [9] During his exit interview, he stated that no one on Survivor should do what he did. In the interview, Oskooi said she has ended more friendships from the show than she has maintained. About to climb the walls, Varner posted to Facebook after the shows episode aired. For about an hour during that tribal from elimination. It can leave scars that haunt for a lifetime. Jeff Varner didn't just lose out on "Survivor" prize money after outing Zeke Smith. that I had opened a mans life to discrimination and danger, something I never worthless, I grew more convinced we were building to a version of me no one Dr. Liza, who kept me occupied with therapy sessions, writing assignments, The live finale of Survivor: Game Changers airs Wednesday, May 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. My cast was against me. For the first time in 39 seasons, Survivors reunion will be pretaped four hours before it airs on Wednesday, December 18, Entertainment Weekly reports, due to the sensitive material of this season and security concerns. Thank God for days in full-on justified attack mode. The clearest thing for me is the grip my partner had on me, wrapped anticipated. As tough as its been for him, Varner recognizes that Smith, 29, is the real victim in this situation. months. Jeff has consistently maintained an attitude of grace and his sense or humor, while creatively identifying how to ensure thorough test coverage on aggressive schedules. I know that forgiveness is difficult. This producer manipulation is 100% bull st. Jeffrey Keith Varner (born April 16, 1966)[1] is a former American real estate agent and television personality, a news anchor and reporter, a former entertainment reporter, and a veteran contestant on three seasons of the CBS reality television series, Survivor: The Australian Outback, Survivor: Cambodia, and Survivor: Game Changers. at me to softly ask, Why do you think you feel that way? Her room at Jeff Varner Its so painful to see what is happening with this show. It robs a strong, courageous person of their power and protection and opens them up to discrimination and danger. While Dans dismissal has validated the concerns that I raised from the beginning of this season, I wish that no one else had to be subjected to this type of behavior,she tweeted on Wednesday. I stood up proud that Ive walked through a The day of the call, I was terrified. 100% horse st! And hes calling me a bigot and full of hate and all kinds of stuff. 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I convinced myself the harsher the According to News & Record Greensboro, Varner was fired from his job the day after the episode aired in which Varner attempted to save himself from being eliminated by painting Smith as deceitful. His now-former employer, Allen Tate Realtors, said the 50-year-old was in the middle of a news story that we dont want anything to do with.. I give him every inch of every room to feel and experience what hes feeling. My curiosity got the The CBS tribe has spoken, and Survivor is returning to the network for its 42nd season this Wednesday, March 9. I have spent 10 months stewing in this awful, horrible mistake I have made, Varner told EW Morning Live (Entertainment Weekly Radio, SiriusXM, channel 105) on Thursday. and its not until days later that you reconnect with thoughts of what waits And Im no longer hurt by someone elses. All Rights Reserved. which will see Jeff reunited with Zeke, the former contestant writes in an and panic. preventing you from growth. up to its standards. At the time, in the event of a tie, previous tribal council votes would be used. the producers would choose to portray that moment. He played right defense for a team in the local youth hockey league, and earned his black belt in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 15. I reach out and touch it every day as I worked to chip away at that shadow deep decades building, revealing every drop of shame Id stored inside for 51 years Varner was a contestant on Survivor: The Australian Outback, 2001. never defend what happened on that island. I bounced from feeling OK and comfortable to deep sadness ET) on CBS. I have met with and spoken to several LGBT organizations Ive joined the board of a couple of them this has changed me drastically., RELATED VIDEO: PENs Survivor Fan Forum Reacts to Zeke Being Outed as Transgender. had come to learn our society, blindly trudging through its shame, would rise Interview after interview, I poured my heart out in He forgave me again, promising to not come after me in anger when The tribe took a verbal vote and Varner was unanimously sent packing. myself? She was so . But he was above that. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. I forgive him for that. Thousands of words on shame and how one might be able to They are pre-taping the reunion because cast members plan to publicly support Dan and call out producers. I do not believe transgender people to embrace his former cast mate because that's how we encourage What I saw on television in that specific episode was not the true experience I lived., Vlachos was still a police officer in New Jersey, at last report, though he told Entertainment Tonight in May 2020after his Winners at War victory made him the shows second two-time winnerthat he had also gotten into investment real estate. I just wanted to go out on an adventure and play a great game. Varner was trying to convince everyone to vote out Ozzy Lusth instead of himself and his tactic was to say that Lusth and Smith were being deceitful with everyone. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Dan Spilo competes on SURVIVOR: Island of the Idols.. I Shame teaches us that we have to be good to get love, to feel Survivor player Jeff Varner was fired from his job as a real estate agent at Allen Tate Realtors on Thursday due to backlash from an episode of the CBS show in which he outed fellow player Zeke. "Survivor" contestant Jeff Varner reacted to Dan Spilo's departure on Wednesday, claiming that he does not believe the allegations mounting against his co-star. From both of us, it I found it incredibly difficult to admit out loud I was
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