“Survivor” has always reflected society, and what we’ve seen this season demonstrates that we have a long way to go when it comes to dealing with sexual harassment. And just when you thought the producers of “Survivor” and CBS couldn’t possibly handle the issue any worse — they did.
Yes, the harasser — Dan Spilo, a 48-year-old Hollywood talent manager — was finally kicked off the show at the end of the most recent episode. We didn’t see why, and CBS and host/executive producer Jeff Probst are refusing to explain.
We’re left to wonder if the producers and CBS finally did the right thing only because they were afraid that Dan would win the million dollars, creating an even bigger public relations nightmare.