But while fans gear up for the new season, speculation about Survivor 49 has already begun, and the internet wants some insights into the season’s casting. One name, in particular, had fans buzzing—a celebrity who has publicly shared his love for the show and whose conveniently timed break in his tour schedule fueled theories he might be heading to the island.

Jeff Probst is returning as the face of "Survivor" after 24 years and almost 700 episodes of the groundbreaking television reality competition series, which is preparing to launch its 48th season. "I remember how excited I was,