Probst Addresses Fears That He Will – One Day – Be ReplacedThe confirmation that Probst is committed to seeing “Survivor” through as long as humanly possible follows after rumor mills speculated that Season 50 may mark the longtime host’s swan song. Network 10 Jonathan LaPaglia on “Survivor: Australia vs. the World”While JLP’s firing rocked the global “Survivor” fandom, Season 50 castaway Cirie Fields assuaged fears that the same fate could befall Probst. “That could never happen here,” said the soon-to-be five-time player, who similarly competed on “Survivor: Australia vs. the World” under LaPaglia’s watchful eye. “There is no ‘Survivor’ without Jeff. When Jeff is done, ‘Survivor’ is done.”The statement has been echoed by countless former castaways over the years, including “Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X” and “Survivor: Game Changers” alum Zeke Smith, who told VF, “‘Survivor’ is Jeff, and Jeff is ‘Survivor.’”Probst Thinks ‘Survivor’ Can – And Will – Continue Without HimCBS Rob Mariano and Jeff Probst on “Survivor: Redemption Island.”Probst, upon hearing the messages of support from players like White, Fields and Smith, told VF, “I’m flattered about that.