A thorough genealogical investigation revealed that Varner and Edward R. Murrow are related by marriage on Murrows mothers side of the family tree. "[9] Varner said he thought that Smith had been open about his identity with everyone back home, but was trying to conceal it to his tribemates in the game. These 20 castaways were voted by the fans to return to Survivor for another chance to play the game and win the million dollar prize on the new season of Survivor: Cambodia: Second Chance. I hate that I'm a tool some of them will use. Jeff countered by citing that he had already proven his loyalty to the tribe, while Woo had not. Tonight, on CBSSurvivor, Dan Spilo was kicked off the show for, once again, inappropriate touching. We have to acknowledge their humanity. The three-time Survivor contestant, who first appeared during season two in 2001, told Entertainment Tonight that he was completely blindsided by his firing. Jeff Varner Varner lost his job from Allen Tate Realtors after he outed Zeke Smith as transgender during an episode of Survivor: Game Changers, but a year later, he told the News & Record. Im the perfect person to weigh in. He is an avid rollerblader, spending many afternoons skating through Manhattan's busy streets. Email: Jeff has not responded to Richards claim. Instagram: biographyscoop. I've spoken to him several times since then. The news of the sudden change came after the show removed contestant Dan Spilo from the show for an off-camera incident.. I have so much to say and am fuming right now. What just happened onSurvivortonight is 100% bull st. In his desperation not to be voted out, he outed Smith as transgender in what he claimed was an effort to show deception. I know there might bequestions about me and where I am and what I'm doing and how I'm feeling. Varner: No. Make your predictions and compete to win prizes and glory predicting all aspects of Hollywood competition. What didyou do to get here? In the event of a tie at the time, previous tribal council votes would be used. & Aubry who targeted Michaela and Michaela & Sandra who targeted J.T.. 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. After Abi-Maria Gomes felt ostracized by the new school alliance fighting and making fun of her, they pulled Abi-Maria into the old school alliance, giving them the majority. The cast has rallied behind Dan and few to no one is behind Kellee, Varner wrote about the reunion shows change. 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 wrote via Twitter on Wednesday. All of the other tribemates disregarded their alliances for the evening to admonish Varner and support Smith. Zeke Smith and Jeff Varner Reunite at 'Survivor' Reunion Show -- See At the first Tribal Council, he joined the majority in voting out Ciera Eastin. Ive spoken to people on this cast. Many fans praised Jeff for his commitment to inclusivity, but Richard isnt convinced the gesture was sincere. However, after a tribal swap and expansion turned the two tribes into three, Varner and Law ended up on the brand new Angkor tribe, along with fellow former Ta Keo members Yung "Woo" Hwang and Abi-Maria Gomes, and two new members from the former Bayon tribe, Latasha "Tasha" Fox and Andrew Savage. Zeke Smith on Forgiving Jeff Varner After 'Survivor' Outing: 'I Didn't Youre saying by him not revealing it that hes capable of deception. Survivor. This week, he gives his on-the-scene and behind-the-scenes insight and . Zeke forgave me that night. On February 8, 2017, it was revealed that Varner was one of 20 contestants who would be competing on Survivor: Game Changers, the show's 34th season. Varner and Diaz-Twine stayed on Nuku after the second tribe switch, but were left out of the alliance formed by newcomers Ozzy Lusth, Andrea Boehlke, Tai Trang, Sarah Lacina, and Zeke Smith. He doesnt understand the game., Richard didnt stop there. Wigler: And where do you want to start with that? The most-recent scandal in Survivor, which resulted in the reunion format change, started when season 39 contestant Kellee Kim first told Dan, 48, that his touching made her uncomfortable during the first day of the competition. 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. I make mistakes, but I'm a good person with a good heart. They were joined by original Nuku member James J.