''The Jeff Probst Show'' was an American syndicated talk show hosted by '' Survivor'' host

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, who also served as an executive producer. This was his first television talk foray, which is co-produced by Big Ticket Television, and distributed by

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, which handles the distribution rights in the United States and Canada. The hour-long program debuted on September 10, 2012. On February 13, 2013, CBS Television Distribution announced the cancellation of ''The Jeff Probst Show'' after only one season. Despite the series finale airing May 22, 2013, unaired episodes were aired during the summer.

Format

The program follows the same general interest format platform as ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''; the latter two debuted at the same time as Probst's. Each hour long episode centered on a topic. Guests and audience members attempt to find common ground. On January 14, 2013, former '' The Facts of Life'' star and '' Survivor: Philippines'' contestant

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joined Probst as co-host for several episodes.

"On the Couch"

Originally referred to as "Guys on the Couch", the "On the Couch" segment consists of a panel of guests taking questions from the audience or discussing current odd news topics.

"Ambush Adventure"

Jeff will randomly initiate an "Ambush Adventure" when he asks a guest on the show or an audience member to take a step outside their comfort zone. Prior to knowing what the Ambush Adventure is, the participant must say "yes". Once the participant agrees to the Ambush Adventure, they find out the adventure.

Ratings

International broadcast

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has picked up the program for Canada, and debuted it on September 11, 2012, the same date as the U.S. airing.'Tis The Season: Global TV's Hot New Fall Lineup
From Global TV (May 29, 2012) The series has moved from an afternoon time slot to a late night. It airs in Singapore at 2pm Weekdays on

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. In South Africa, the show airs weekdays at 6pm on

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References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jeff Probst Show, The 2010s American television talk shows 2012 American television series debuts 2013 American television series endings English-language television shows First-run syndicated television programs in the United States Television series by CBS Studios