Survivors’ secrets are revealed: “Alcoholics and other substance abusers are being tested”

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Survivors is taking television screens by storm with a new edition that has viewers completely surrendering to the format. three nights a week, Jorge Javier Vázquez, Sandra Barneda and Carlos Sobera They run different programs where the adventures of the contestants are seen and analyzed. Honduras. At the moment, it seems unlikely that another program will overshadow these.

Much has been said about the Survivors and what goes on behind the scenes, both in this edition and in previous editions. The last person to testify on the subject was Baldomero Toscano, former director of Mediasetinterviewer Isla Cristina radio. In the program, he explained the secrets behind the success of the format.

The Italian version uses the same infrastructure as in the games.. A pretty complete format, Survivors fills you with three nights of brawling. “They got a good combination, the important thing is to choose a good actor and I think they made a good choice of actor,” said Toscano, adding that although there was a slight decrease in the number of viewers, it is still a safe bet.

The secret of food and medicine

Another issue that often raises doubts is food and diseases. The physical transformation experienced by the contestants is remarkable. Months after their arrival, the bodies turn brown after days of exposure and there are clear signs of extreme and rapid weight loss. However, the program hides some secrets about nutrition.

In front of the cameras, food is scarce and feasts are only available thanks to the prizes in the games. “Unless there is a medical problem, they are checked very frequently, so they eat what they catch and what the competition gives them: rice and prizes. They stay hungry because the truth is they lose weightElaborating, Toscano also states that if the contestant needs nutritional supplements, the doctor usually allows them to be given.

The situation is similar with drugs. “We had scares, I remember one contestant His prosthetics exploded while jumping from the helicopterThe former director admitted that there was not a single problem in the program such as nutrition or possible diseases, but the contestants were struggling with other problems. “The health of the contestants comes first. They took part in Survivor diabetics, alcoholics, people addicted to other substances... Those who participate and compete in the health and other departments are subjected to examination.”

A confession that confirms what many people think. Just as tensions caused by hunger and stress lead to arguments within the island, the annexations also lead to conflicts and personal friction.

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