The next season of looks to have a familiar face, with former Obama administration speechwriter and co-host seemingly among the contestants for season 47. During Wednesday night’s finale of season 46 of , ‘ teaser ad for the next season featured Lovett, although none of the contestants were named and there has been no official confirmation. His participation had been speculated by a notable fan site, including Lovett among their rumored cast list earlier on Wednesday.
Lovett’s inclusion was confirmed by his former Obama administration colleague and fellow Crooked Media founder Jon Favreau on X, formerly Twitter, with the words “What did I tell you? Eat Pray Lovett.” The first look at Survivor 47, coming this fall to CBS. In the ad spot, Lovett says, “I have no outdoor skills.
What am I doing here? I went camping as a cub scout, I threw up and went home.” Aysha Welch, who covers for , also appears in the teaser ad as a potential season 47 contestant. Lovett’s prospective appearance in sparked a wave of shocked reaction on social media, with the likes of and creator Shea Serrano and Franklin Leonard among the Hollywood figures who were taken aback by the news.
HOLY FUCKING SHIT AHHHHHHHHHHHH OKE OF MY FAVORITE REAL LIFE PEOPLE IS ON SURVIVOR THIS IS THE GREATEST DAY OF MY LIFE Jon Lovett on SURVIVOR 47? This is Mike White-level casting! . on SURVIVOR?!?! OMG and ????? My podcast worlds colliding. I am literally stunned.
I’m speechless. Jon Lovett from Pod Save.
