The lore of “Boston” Rob Mariano’s legendary run onSurvivorcontinues, as he recently shared a behind-the-scenes moment that got him “heavily reprimanded” by the show’s production team.Boston Rob is one of the most famousSurvivorplayers, and he’s gone down as one of the most savvy to ever play the game.Boston Rob has appeared onSurvivorsix times, from his first season,Survivor: Marquesasseason 4, to his last,Survivor: Winners At Warseason 40. TheSurvivorseason 50 cast was recently announced, and it turns out Boston Rob decided not to return to the show that made him famous.
Rob’s gone on to appear on many other reality shows but will always be best known for his stints onSurvivor, where he got in big trouble with producers during one particular season.
Boston Rob recently shared a Cameo he filmed for a fan where he told a story from his time onSurvivor: Heroes Vs. Villains, according toParadeand@AllWinnersSurvivor. Apparently, Rob and Tyson Apostol wanted to start a fire, but it was a rainy day. Rob told Tyler to go soak his shirt in gasoline from a production boat so they could use it to start a fire. Rob explained that they “hit the flint with the machete, one spark, and it [ignited] a huge fireball in the jungle!“Production immediately put the fire out and reprimanded themfor the incident.
What Boston Rob’s Shocking Rule-Breaking Behavior Means
Boston Rob Is An Icon
Boston Rob’s admission that he broke the rules back in the day isn’t surprising.Rob’s known as a rule-breakerwhen it comes to reality competition shows. He uses his wit and charm to manipulate situations, buthe does it with a smile, making him all the more dangerous as a competitor. His story about breaking the rules to start a fire is right in line with the way Rob operates.
The season Rob is referring to aired 15 years ago, sohis revelation now about the fireball he started on the island is somewhat harmless. He said he and Tyson were both reprimanded, and they had to put out their illegally-started fire, so they weren’t able to benefit from cheating while on the show. Rob’s story cements his status as one of the greatest players to try to “outwit, outplay, and outlast” onSurvivor.
Our Take On Boston Rob & Tyson Breaking Survivor Rules
The Rule-Breaking Adds To Rob’s Mystique
The story Rob shared will do little to hurt Rob’s popularity. In fact, it will probably add to it.Rob’s a renegade, so him breaking the rules isn’t going to make him more enemies. Audiences love to see Rob’s maneuvers, whether he’s onSurvivoror any of his more recent reality show appearances likeThe Traitorsseason 3andDeal Or No Deal Island. It goes with the territory that Rob isn’t going to play by the rules, and that’s what fans love him for.
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Survivor is a reality competition series set in remote locations where contestants, divided into tribes, must survive with minimal resources for approximately 39 days. Participants face physical challenges for rewards and immunity, with losing tribes attending Tribal Council to vote off a member. Released in 2000.
