Why Was Mr. Beast on 'Survivor 50'? His 'Super Beware Advantage' Explained
Mr. Beast was the latest celebrity to make a cameo on Survivor season 50. The YouTuber, 27, appeared during the Wednesday, April 29, episode of the CBS reality competition, where host Jeff Probst described him as the “single biggest YouTuber on planet Earth.” “You are the biggest thing in the world,” Probst, 64, told the internet star. “And for you to come and want to be a part of our little show is a really big deal.” Mr. Beast then shared that he’s a big fan of the show and unveiled the milestone season’s latest twist: the Mr. Beast Super Beware Advantage. However, the specifics of the twist were kept under wraps until that night’s Tribal Council, leaving the contestants in suspense — and on edge. “The psychological arc, the impact of the mere presence of Mr. Beast changed everything about how all of you think,” Probst told the cast after a tense Tribal Council meeting, pointing out that the mystery twist created a “fear of a known unknown” and “cognitive distortion.” ‘Beast...