The holiday season is right around the corner, and with it, comes the finale of yet another unforgettable season of “Survivor.”
While seeing their favorite Season 49 castaway take home the title of “Sole Survivor” – and the million dollar prize that comes with it – might be enough to leave some fans feeling merry and bright until the February 2026 premiere of “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans,” others are looking for something more tangible to surprise the “Survivor” superfan in their life this holiday season.
GettyThat’s where CBS’s official “Survivor” merchandise comes in handy. A one-stop shop for everything from exclusive Buffs to miniature versions of some of the show’s most iconic puzzles, Paramount’s online store is the perfect place to score authentic “Survivor” memorabilia – as well as a handful of items, modeled after the show’s longtime host Jeff Probst, that fans are calling simultaneously “bizarre” and “hilarious”
Fans Can’t Stop Laughing at ‘Survivor’s Official Jeff Probst Pillow
“CBS ‘Survivor’ store has some bizarre merch in it right now,” wrote one fan in a Reddit thread on Tuesday (Dec. 9) after discovering that a pillow version of Jeff Probst was available for purchase on the site.
“There’s a pillow of Jeff. Like half a Jeff. Top half,” the Redditor added, joking that the item would be perfect for “Survivor” fans who want to “blindside your white elephant gift exchange this year.”
ParamountThe 22” by 22” pillow is currently available for purchase on Paramount’s merch shop for just $36.95, and is described as “showcasing Jeff Probst’s signature style and charisma” and being “perfect for adding a touch of ‘Survivor’ flair to your couch, bed, or favorite lounging spot.”
While there’s no denying the Probst Pillow would be a great gag-gift for certain die-hard “Survivor” fans, some still felt “weirded out” by the one-of-a-kind merchandise.
“A Jeff bottom-half pillow would be weirder,” wrote one fan, while another added, “Putting my Jeff pillow next to my Carson pillow on my bed.” A third commenter, who actually purchased the item, even shared a glowing review of the product, writing, “I have the half-Jeff pillow!! Great prop lol.”
The Half-Jeff Pillow Isn’t the Only ‘Bizarre’ Merch on the Site
In addition to the “bizarre” Probst Pillow, CBS and Paramount have similarly offered “Survivor” fans “questionable” merchandise focused around the longtime host’s legacy, including a Jeff Probst-scented candle called “Probst’s Passion.”
ParamountThe “Peppered Passionfruit” scented candle – currently selling for just $21.95 – is reportedly inspired by “the adventure, energy, and spirit of the iconic reality series” and “captures the essence of island life with every burn.”
“The Probst’s Passion candle is very good, I bought a handful a few months back,” wrote one fan on Reddit, adding, “Kind of expensive, but lasts a while. Smells really nice.”
Not a superfan of Probst’s official merch? Check out EntertainmentNow’s Official “Survivor” Gift Guide for the holidays here!
