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Allietex

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 11:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think both Jeff and Julie have grown and matured into their jobs. Julie seemed much more relaxed and natural this year. I thought her wardrobe was much better also. Her outfits did not seem to come off the rack at Walmart like the previous years. Not that there is anything wrong with Walmart, that is where many of my clothes come from, but I am not a national TV personality.


Jeff seems much more antimated during the compettions than in years past. He is right in there encouraging them and seems to be working as hard as they are some times.

I think he has become very comfortable in pressing the suvivors at tribal council. Sometimes by his questions he puts people in the position of having to lie or say something they don't want to say.

I think he was put out with Jon for coming to tribal council loaded. Can't say I blame him. It was a little embarrassing to watch. It is a wonder that Jon did not say something way out of line to his mates and get himself in deep trouble. I think when Suvivor is over, Jeff could become a very good talk show host.

Luvtrash

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 12:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I share the admiration of Abbynormal(are you sure about that?) and others for his dimples and vote for the disrobing! And besides all that, I like his style. Remember too, that the TC lasts about 45 minutes so we don't see everything that may prompt some of his remarks. I would love to see a behind the scenes show with him telling all about how things really work.

I also like Paul the butler on Joe Millionaire.

Enigma2

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 05:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
In an interview, Probst said that he took an immediate dislike to Jon, but then later somewhat altered his opinion.

Since Probst was obviously very annoyed with drunken Jon at last week's tribal council, his altered attitude is yet-to-come. (I guess that this is a clue that Jon will be around for a while longer.)

Kaili

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 07:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
But Jeff has been around Jon at the challenges- that's more likely where "immediate" comes in. Yeah, I don't think he was a big fan of his at the tribal council, but it could be sooner and not later and maybe his change of heart has to do with "the lie".

Kaili

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 07:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
BTW- about Jeff- I love him too :)

Webkitty

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 07:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Survivor would not be the same without Jeff

How lucky for Jeff (and MB) (and us) that he got that gig. (and liked it enough to stay)

I liked Anderson Cooper too, and even though I thought The Mole was one of the better reality shows, I don't know if I would watch without him
(same with Jeff, it just wouldn't be the same without him)

Djgirl

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 09:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I think that Jeff has the best job, and has improved each season. He's my absolute favourite of all the RTV hosts! I read an interview that Jeff did, where he stated that for the first few seasons, he was troubled by the fact that the contestants didn't like him - now he just doesn't care, and that's why he's harder on the contestants, especially at TC. He has always shown who he doesn't like, and you can read his thoughts across his face. I thought he was going to swallow his tongue last season when Heidi said that she was the mastermind behind everything! :)

Jeff's definitely a doll, and I'm casting my vote for disrobing! Now, where's that picture from last season???

Lorry

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 12:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't have a clue how to make links... so I'm hoping a kind moderator will assist me and these linkable.

This is a little information regarding Jeff. Nothing surprising, but a little more than I knew about him. I'll also post any other tidbits I come across.

http://ca.geocities.com/survivorshow2002/jeff.html

http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0698251/

Lorry

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 12:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Please Moderators, have patience with me! lol These are the last two I'll post. I just couldn't resist, even though they are old news.

http://www.geneseo.edu/~ejm5/Jeff_Probst_Tribute.htm

http://www.ugo.com/channels/filmtv/features/jeffprobst/

Enigma2

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 01:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Lorry: Thanks for the links.

Ladies, Ladies, Ladies: If we guys (am noting ImmunityMan, up above) said the same sort of things about a woman that you have said about Probst, we would be accused of massive misogyny. I'm not complanining, but I couldn't resist mentioning that there seems to be a double standard here. (said with affection and a chuckle)

Tappy

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 02:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The man is hot !!!! What a doll....one of the rewards should be a dinner with Jeff !!!

Rupertbear

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 03:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Or...Jeff AS dinner... ;)

Kittyface

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 03:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
OK--I read one of the links you posted, Lorry. I'm from Wichita, Kansas (where Jeff was born). Jeff just needs to come back and get me. Those dimples get to me everytime. I'm 42 and never married--maybe that's why I'm still single. I'm waiting for Jeff to come back!!!

Kittyface

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 04:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh--and he a Scorpio just like me. They are very ROMANTIC!!! I've always thought he looked like he was the romantic kind of guy.

Auntiemike

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 04:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kitty: is your birthday the same day as his? If so, maybe you were born in the same hospital and shared the same newborn room! Hubba, hubba, wouldn't that be great! You may have gotten the first look at his dimples (before all us other poor posters at any rate). Keep up the fantasy....I'd say he's well worth some fanciful thoughts. Gotta love those dimples!

Sorry, Enigma, we're just catching up with the guys.

Texannie

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 04:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
He has the same birthday as my son!

Kittyface

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 04:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
No, Auntie--Actually I'm a couple of years older than him. Think he likes older women?? LOL

Oh well--I can dreammmm.

Luvtrash

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 07:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Jeff would make a lovely boy toy, wouldn't he?

Lorry

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 08:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kittyface, sometimes it's good not to be married...lol I'm one of those people that really never felt marriage was a goal for me personally. For me it happened and yeah, been there, done that, got the T-shirt.. and oh yeah, the kids....roflmbo

Btw, I'm a Scorpio also. Oct. 31, born on a Saturday, at the stroke of midnight, so the story goes... really I think they needed an excuse to tag me "Pumpkin" or "Kin" throughout my childhood... huh.. I think now I've secretly been dubbed "witch". roflmbo

Lorry

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 09:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Luvtrash... hahahahaha, when I read your "boy toy" post, all I could think of was "Daisy" trying to get "Anslow" (that's not how you spell his name) jealous by getting herself a "boy toy"... now I've got you in my mind, talking with a cockney accent... roflmbo

Oh my yes, that Jeff is one fine young man...lol

I loved that picture of the cover of TV Guide.

Pannie

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 09:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
OK, I'm going to have to take back the positive things I said about Jeff the other day (at least temporarily).

I'm mad that he publicly called Christa a 'freak'. There was no witty come-back or smiles between them. So, let's see, she's not a cookie-cutter blonde, has a warm and clever personality and is more interesting than Jenna will EVER be. So she's a freak, eh? Maybe Jeff is more shallow than I thought. grrrrr

Pascalle

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 10:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm not thrilled with Jeff I don't like the fact that he gets snarky with certain players. First Robb(Tiwan?)Now Jon. Jeff should not be making such obvious judgements on camera. A good host should be totally neutral.

Pascalle

Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 11:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sorry, ment to say Survivor Tailand

Fruitbat

Friday, October 17, 2003 - 02:10 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I am sure Jeff called Christa a freak in a joking way. I think the editor was at fault for not showing enough of that scene. Jeff knows these players very well.

MrBat and my sons have called me a little freak on occasion. It is a phrase that is out there these days and used in loving banter.

I adore Jeff and have from the very beginning. Very charismatic man and fabulous host.

Spear

Friday, October 17, 2003 - 02:45 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I also didn't think Jeff meant it to be derogatory -- I thought he said it because he was in awe of Christa's guzzling ability.