Celebrity
Probst had a dwindling bank account before his life-changing meeting with creator Mark Burnett.
Jeff Probst is one of the most recognizable and beloved hosts in reality TV history.
In 2012, Probst recalled howhe wound up securing his spot as theSurvivorhost.
Probst then heard about television producer Mark Burnett talking aboutSurvivoron the radio.
Probst met with Burnett, but didnt hear back for months.
It came down to Probst and Phil Keoghan (who went on to hostAmazing Race).
Burnett ultimately went with his gut, selected Probst forSurvivor, and the rest is history.
How much has Probst made fromSurvivorand his other business adventures?
Probst has also dabbled behind the scenes on films.
Neither movie was a major box office success.
He started withtheStrandedchildrens book seriesin 2013, which included three books:Stranded, Trial By Fire,andSurvivors.
What Probst and his co-writer earned from these books isnt clear.
What Is Jeff Probsts Net Worth?
With more seasons ofSurvivoron the way, Probsts bank account is sure to survive and thrive.