[3] On February 13, 2013, CBS Television Distribution announced the cancellation of The Jeff Probst Show after only one season.
[5] The program follows the same general interest format platform as Anderson Live, Katie and The Ricki Lake Show; the latter two debuted at the same time as Probst's.
On January 14, 2013, former The Facts of Life star and Survivor: Philippines contestant Lisa Whelchel joined Probst as co-host for several episodes.
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.
Global has picked up the program for Canada, and debuted it on September 11, 2012, the same date as the U.S.