For over a decade, Naked and Afraid has challenged people to survive in some of the harshest conditions on earth. The Discovery Channel reality series has aired nearly 200 episodes since it debuted in 2013.
Hundreds of survivalists have competed on Naked and Afraid, with some going on to appear multiple times and cement their status as N&a legends. Others may have only appeared once or twice, but their outrageous behavior still made a major impression. So what happens after their time on the show comes to an end? Here’s where some of the most memorable Naked and Afraid cast members are today.
Jeff Zausch Jeff Zausch of ‘Naked and Afraid’ | Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
This is what he lives for. Jeff Zausch is a seven-time Naked and Afraid cast member known for his aggressive, no-holds-barred approach to survival. (He’s also appeared on Peacock’s Snake in the...
Hundreds of survivalists have competed on Naked and Afraid, with some going on to appear multiple times and cement their status as N&a legends. Others may have only appeared once or twice, but their outrageous behavior still made a major impression. So what happens after their time on the show comes to an end? Here’s where some of the most memorable Naked and Afraid cast members are today.
Jeff Zausch Jeff Zausch of ‘Naked and Afraid’ | Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
This is what he lives for. Jeff Zausch is a seven-time Naked and Afraid cast member known for his aggressive, no-holds-barred approach to survival. (He’s also appeared on Peacock’s Snake in the...
- 2/18/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Move over, Bulent. Naked and Afraid might have another bare-handed killer on its hands. In a sneak peek from the Feb. 18 season premiere of the Discovery Channel reality series, a hungry survivalist stalks a crocodile, hoping to turn the vicious predator into dinner. But who will win in this battle of croc vs. man?
Cole Wilks goes croc-hunting in new season of ‘Naked and Afraid’
Cole Wilks, a hunter from Bertram, Texas, and Michelle Armogida, a farmer from Mims, Fla., are fighting to survive 21 days in South Africa in the Naked and Afraid season premiere.
In a sneak peek from the upcoming episode, Cole takes a big chance when he tries to capture a crocodile that’s lurking in a river.
Michelle and Cole in ‘Naked and Afraid’ | Discovery Channel
“I wanna try to hand-fish this croc,” he says, as he creeps down to the shoreline. “I’m fixing to...
Cole Wilks goes croc-hunting in new season of ‘Naked and Afraid’
Cole Wilks, a hunter from Bertram, Texas, and Michelle Armogida, a farmer from Mims, Fla., are fighting to survive 21 days in South Africa in the Naked and Afraid season premiere.
In a sneak peek from the upcoming episode, Cole takes a big chance when he tries to capture a crocodile that’s lurking in a river.
Michelle and Cole in ‘Naked and Afraid’ | Discovery Channel
“I wanna try to hand-fish this croc,” he says, as he creeps down to the shoreline. “I’m fixing to...
- 2/16/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
What does it take to survive on Naked and Afraid? To make it on the Discovery Channel reality show requires a combination of grit, determination, and practical skills. Though some people clearly come into the experience more prepared than others, it can be hard to predict which contestants will last the full 21 days in the wild and who will tap out before they reach the end of the three weeks. But Naked and Afraid makes an effort to do just that by assigning each participant a Psr, or primitive survival rating.
What goes into Psr?
Every Naked and Afraid cast member is assigned a Psr at the beginning of the show. The score, which tops out at 10, is based on mental strength, outdoor experience, and survival skills. As each person progresses through their survival journey, their Psr changes, based on their past performance and odds of survival.
A season 3 episode...
What goes into Psr?
Every Naked and Afraid cast member is assigned a Psr at the beginning of the show. The score, which tops out at 10, is based on mental strength, outdoor experience, and survival skills. As each person progresses through their survival journey, their Psr changes, based on their past performance and odds of survival.
A season 3 episode...
- 1/14/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Earlier this year, Discovery Channel introduced a major twist to its long-running reality series Naked and Afraid. The new spinoff Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing pitted 12 experienced survivalists against each other in a 45-day, multiphase challenge. Adding an element of competition – and a $100,000 prize – to Naked and Afraid didn’t go over well with everyone. But the show was a hit with viewers. So, will the show return for another season? Here’s what we know.
Discovery Channel renewed ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ for season 2 Steven, Waz, and Dan in ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ | DIscovery
Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing will return to Discovery Channel for season 2. The network announced the renewal in mid-July, ahead of the season 1 finale, which saw Waz Addy go home with the six-figure prize.
The season 2 pickup was not surprising considering that Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing was...
Discovery Channel renewed ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ for season 2 Steven, Waz, and Dan in ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ | DIscovery
Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing will return to Discovery Channel for season 2. The network announced the renewal in mid-July, ahead of the season 1 finale, which saw Waz Addy go home with the six-figure prize.
The season 2 pickup was not surprising considering that Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing was...
- 11/19/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Contestants on the long-running reality series Survivor do whatever it takes to win the $1 million prize. Alone cast members venture into the wilderness with minimal supplies for a chance to go home with $500,000. But for Naked and Afraid participants, going on the long-running Discovery Channel survival show is all about the bragging rights.
Do ‘Naked and Afraid’ contestants win money? Matt Wright and Steven Lee Hall Jr. in ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ | Discovery
Unlike many other reality shows, Naked and Afraid survivalists don’t sign up for the promise of a big payday. Those who manage to complete the show’s grueling 21-day survival challenge don’t win any prize money. The reward is simply knowing that you’ve been able to last for three weeks in the wild with no clothes or food, and only limited supplies (such as a knife or cooking pot).
Cast members on...
Do ‘Naked and Afraid’ contestants win money? Matt Wright and Steven Lee Hall Jr. in ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ | Discovery
Unlike many other reality shows, Naked and Afraid survivalists don’t sign up for the promise of a big payday. Those who manage to complete the show’s grueling 21-day survival challenge don’t win any prize money. The reward is simply knowing that you’ve been able to last for three weeks in the wild with no clothes or food, and only limited supplies (such as a knife or cooking pot).
Cast members on...
- 11/5/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Naked and Afraid is back with even more extreme survival situations. Season 16 of the Discovery Channel reality series will feature fan challenges, a returning contestant seeking redemption, and more. New episodes begin airing in October 2023.
New season of ‘Naked and Afraid’ premieres in October 2023
Naked and Afraid Season 16 premieres Sunday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. Et on Discovery Channel. Episodes will also stream on Max.
The new season of the long-running survival series is a return to form after two recent spinoffs, Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing and Naked and Afraid: Castaways, which each offered a twist on the traditionalNaked and Afraid format.
In Naked and Afraid Season 16, participants will be challenged to survive in a diverse array of environments, from rain-soaked jungles to dry grasslands teeming with wildlife. They’ll have to last 14 or 21 days on their own with no food, no water, and – of course – no clothes.
As usual,...
New season of ‘Naked and Afraid’ premieres in October 2023
Naked and Afraid Season 16 premieres Sunday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. Et on Discovery Channel. Episodes will also stream on Max.
The new season of the long-running survival series is a return to form after two recent spinoffs, Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing and Naked and Afraid: Castaways, which each offered a twist on the traditionalNaked and Afraid format.
In Naked and Afraid Season 16, participants will be challenged to survive in a diverse array of environments, from rain-soaked jungles to dry grasslands teeming with wildlife. They’ll have to last 14 or 21 days on their own with no food, no water, and – of course – no clothes.
As usual,...
- 9/19/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Discovery Channel’s set an October 15, 2023 premiere date for season 16 of the gritty survival series Naked and Afraid. New episodes will air on Sundays at 8pm Et/Pt.
Recently, the Naked and Afraid franchise expanded to include Naked and Afraid: Castaways featuring survivalists attempting to make it without any supplies other than what they can scavenge from wreckage on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. The franchise also introduced Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing, a twist on the format that pit 12 N&a all-stars against each other in a 45-day competition with a $100,000 grand prize at stake.
Naked and Afraid: Solo was introduced in February 2023 and featured eight former Naked and Afraid survivalists who were challenged to spend 21 days naked, afraid, and completely on their own.
Discovery Channel’s ‘Naked and Afraid’ season 16 poster
Discovery Channel offered this description of the upcoming 16th season of the original survival...
Recently, the Naked and Afraid franchise expanded to include Naked and Afraid: Castaways featuring survivalists attempting to make it without any supplies other than what they can scavenge from wreckage on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. The franchise also introduced Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing, a twist on the format that pit 12 N&a all-stars against each other in a 45-day competition with a $100,000 grand prize at stake.
Naked and Afraid: Solo was introduced in February 2023 and featured eight former Naked and Afraid survivalists who were challenged to spend 21 days naked, afraid, and completely on their own.
Discovery Channel’s ‘Naked and Afraid’ season 16 poster
Discovery Channel offered this description of the upcoming 16th season of the original survival...
- 9/14/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
It’s Naked and Afraid, Robinson Crusoe-style. Naked and Afraid: Castaways, the latest spinoff of the popular reality series, takes nine former cast members and strands them on a deserted island somewhere in the Pacific, with no clothes, tools, or supplies. Over the next 21 days, they’ll have to fight to survive, eventually making their way to a designated extraction point, where they’ll signal a ship for rescue.
The Naked and Afraid Castaways cast includes familiar faces from past seasons, including a fan-favorite competitor who previously completed an Xl challenge and a person who appeared on the spinoff Naked and Afraid of Love. A few cast members have also appeared on other reality shows, including The Amazing Race.
Bulent Gurcan appeared on ‘Naked and Afraid Xl’
Longtime Naked and Afraid fans will definitely remember one of the stars of Castaways. Bulent Gurcan made his N&a debut in season 10. Unfortunately,...
The Naked and Afraid Castaways cast includes familiar faces from past seasons, including a fan-favorite competitor who previously completed an Xl challenge and a person who appeared on the spinoff Naked and Afraid of Love. A few cast members have also appeared on other reality shows, including The Amazing Race.
Bulent Gurcan appeared on ‘Naked and Afraid Xl’
Longtime Naked and Afraid fans will definitely remember one of the stars of Castaways. Bulent Gurcan made his N&a debut in season 10. Unfortunately,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Naked and Afraid is one of many reality TV shows where contestants try to overcome nature’s most brutal conditions in a survival format. Since its premiere in 2013, the Discovery original series has grown in popularity by leaps and bounds, with multiple spin-offs emerging, like Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing.
As the survivalists compete against their extreme environments, many contestants suffer cuts, bruises, and more. Here are the worst injuries in franchise history … so far.
7. Burned genitals
Season 15 of Naked and Afraid saw Sam Mouzer suffer a serious injury to his penis. According to TMZ, Mouzer and his partner were sleeping beside a fire. The fire suddenly burned his “little soldier’s helmet.”
Fortunately, the show’s medic was able to treat the injury and prevent an infection from developing. Despite Mouzer’s report of feeling lighthearted during the ordeal, the burn wasn’t too severe for him to quit,...
As the survivalists compete against their extreme environments, many contestants suffer cuts, bruises, and more. Here are the worst injuries in franchise history … so far.
7. Burned genitals
Season 15 of Naked and Afraid saw Sam Mouzer suffer a serious injury to his penis. According to TMZ, Mouzer and his partner were sleeping beside a fire. The fire suddenly burned his “little soldier’s helmet.”
Fortunately, the show’s medic was able to treat the injury and prevent an infection from developing. Despite Mouzer’s report of feeling lighthearted during the ordeal, the burn wasn’t too severe for him to quit,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Suse Forrest
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Will these castaways survive the island? In Discovery Channel’s latest spinoff of its hit reality series Naked and Afraid, nine former cast members are marooned on a deserted island in the middle of the ocean. With no tools and no maps, they’ll have to rely solely on what they find in the surrounding environment to survive 21 days and make it to the extraction point. But where exactly is this supposedly uninhabited island? Here’s what we know about the Naked and Afraid: Castaways filming location.
‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’ may be filmed in the Pearl Islands ‘Naked and Afraid Castaways’ | Discovery Channel
In the season premiere of Naked and Afraid: Castaways, the cast was dropped on a remote island “in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean” that is “hundreds of miles from civilization.” The island and the water around it are home to saltwater crocodiles, wild boars,...
‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’ may be filmed in the Pearl Islands ‘Naked and Afraid Castaways’ | Discovery Channel
In the season premiere of Naked and Afraid: Castaways, the cast was dropped on a remote island “in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean” that is “hundreds of miles from civilization.” The island and the water around it are home to saltwater crocodiles, wild boars,...
- 8/6/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Will these Naked and Afraid veterans survive the reality show’s latest challenge? The new spinoff Naked and Afraid: Castaways takes nine past cast members and strands them on a deserted island in the middle of the Pacific, where they’ll have to fight to survive in brutal conditions. It premieres Sunday, July 30 on Discovery Channel.
The ‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’ cast
Nine brave Naked and Afraid alums have signed up for the show’s latest challenge. They’ll compete as groups of three, working together to make use of the tropical island’s resources for their survival.
Team 1 consists of Andrew Shaybe, Heather Smith, and Patrick French. Team 2’s members are Bulent Gurcan, Kerra Bennett, and Na’im McKee. Team 3 is made up of Justin Governale, Candice Mishler, and Rachel Strohl.
The ‘Naked and Afraid’ spinoff is different from other versions of the show
Like Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing,...
The ‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’ cast
Nine brave Naked and Afraid alums have signed up for the show’s latest challenge. They’ll compete as groups of three, working together to make use of the tropical island’s resources for their survival.
Team 1 consists of Andrew Shaybe, Heather Smith, and Patrick French. Team 2’s members are Bulent Gurcan, Kerra Bennett, and Na’im McKee. Team 3 is made up of Justin Governale, Candice Mishler, and Rachel Strohl.
The ‘Naked and Afraid’ spinoff is different from other versions of the show
Like Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jeff Zausch may not have won Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing. But that hasn’t stopped him from criticizing the other cast members on the Discovery Channel reality series. The Idaho survivalist feels that many of the other people on the Naked and Afraid spinoff didn’t approach the game with the right mindset, which ruined the competition.
Jeff Zausch was playing to win on the ‘Naked and Afraid’ spinoff
Jeff entered the first-ever true Naked and Afraid competition with one goal in mind: to triumph over the other players and take home the $100,000 prize. So when he arrived in South Africa’s punishing Oribi Gorge for the 45-day challenge, he was stunned to discover that the rest of the cast had a different attitude.
Jeff focused on gathering as many of the producer-planted caches as he could so he could keep them out of the hands of the other players.
Jeff Zausch was playing to win on the ‘Naked and Afraid’ spinoff
Jeff entered the first-ever true Naked and Afraid competition with one goal in mind: to triumph over the other players and take home the $100,000 prize. So when he arrived in South Africa’s punishing Oribi Gorge for the 45-day challenge, he was stunned to discover that the rest of the cast had a different attitude.
Jeff focused on gathering as many of the producer-planted caches as he could so he could keep them out of the hands of the other players.
- 7/20/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’s competition format may not have been popular with all the show’s contestants, but it was a hit with viewers. Discovery Channel’s spinoff of its popular reality series Naked and Afraid is the network’s highest-rated series so far in 2023, according to Deadline, attracting more than 15 million total viewers since its premiere in early May.
Unsurprisingly, Discovery has renewed the survival series – which pits 12 all-star cast members against each other in a race for a $100,000 grand prize – for season 2. So far, there’s no word on a possible premiere date or cast. But one controversial season 1 star is eager for a shot at redemption.
Jeff Zausch didn’t win ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’
Every reality show needs a villain, and Idaho survivalist Jeff Zausch quickly emerged as Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’s resident bad guy. From the...
Unsurprisingly, Discovery has renewed the survival series – which pits 12 all-star cast members against each other in a race for a $100,000 grand prize – for season 2. So far, there’s no word on a possible premiere date or cast. But one controversial season 1 star is eager for a shot at redemption.
Jeff Zausch didn’t win ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’
Every reality show needs a villain, and Idaho survivalist Jeff Zausch quickly emerged as Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’s resident bad guy. From the...
- 7/18/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
There’s nothing like spending a few weeks in the wilderness without clothes to bond people together. Just ask the cast of the Discovery Channel reality series Naked and Afraid. The show drops pairs of survivalists in remote locations and challenges them to last 21 days with little but their wits to rely on. After spending time on the show, some cast members have formed lasting friendships. That’s the case for Steven Lee Hall Jr. and Matt Wright.
These ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ cast members are ‘constantly trying to one-up each other’
Steven and Matt recently competed against each other on Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing. The new spinoff series shakes up the format of the classic show by taking 12 elite survivalists and pitting them against each other in a winner-take-all race to the finish line.
Matt and Steven might have been opponents in the latest Naked and Afraid competition.
These ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ cast members are ‘constantly trying to one-up each other’
Steven and Matt recently competed against each other on Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing. The new spinoff series shakes up the format of the classic show by taking 12 elite survivalists and pitting them against each other in a winner-take-all race to the finish line.
Matt and Steven might have been opponents in the latest Naked and Afraid competition.
- 7/14/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Lincoln Lawyer is kicking off the second half of Season 2 with a trip to the hospital, before returning to the courtroom in a new trailer for the Netflix drama’s return.
In the above video, Mickey is quick to get back to work — “I don’t have time for rest. I’ve got a trial coming up,” he says — while Maggie worries over her ex.
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In the above video, Mickey is quick to get back to work — “I don’t have time for rest. I’ve got a trial coming up,” he says — while Maggie worries over her ex.
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- 7/13/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Ahead of its Season 1 finale, Discovery Channel has ordered a second season of its hit reality series Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing. The renewal comes amid strong ratings for the Naked and Afraid spinoff that pushes the limits of primitive survival, as contestants hunt for food, water, fire and shelter, all without clothes, to win a cash prize.
Since its May 7 premiere, the series has reached 15.7 million total viewers and is averaging a 0.98 Live +3 rating among Adults 25-54. The ten-episode series is Discovery Channel’s highest-rated series of 2023 to date and the #2 freshman cable series so far this year among Adults 25-54 and Men 25-54. The program also is on track to be the network’s highest-rated freshman series in five years.
The Season 1 finale airs on Sunday, July 16 at 8 Pm Et/Pt on Discovery Channel.
“Naked and Afraid is one of Discovery’s top franchises and we...
Since its May 7 premiere, the series has reached 15.7 million total viewers and is averaging a 0.98 Live +3 rating among Adults 25-54. The ten-episode series is Discovery Channel’s highest-rated series of 2023 to date and the #2 freshman cable series so far this year among Adults 25-54 and Men 25-54. The program also is on track to be the network’s highest-rated freshman series in five years.
The Season 1 finale airs on Sunday, July 16 at 8 Pm Et/Pt on Discovery Channel.
“Naked and Afraid is one of Discovery’s top franchises and we...
- 7/13/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Naked and Afraid’s toughest challenge yet is drawing to a close. Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing switched up the format of the long-running survival reality show, pitting 12 all-star survivalists against each other in a no-holds-barred fight to the finish. The person who makes it to the end walks away with a $100,000 grand prize – a first for the show. So, who will emerge victorious? Fans will soon find out.
The ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ finale airs July 16
There’s just one episode left in Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing. In the July 9 installment, the remaining six survivalists were whittled down to just five. Matt Wright – who’s lasted a total of 215 days on previous Naked and Afraid challenges – started the episode with a nasty leg injury that only got worse as things progressed. He came in last on a water-carrying elimination challenge, knocking him out of the competition.
The ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ finale airs July 16
There’s just one episode left in Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing. In the July 9 installment, the remaining six survivalists were whittled down to just five. Matt Wright – who’s lasted a total of 215 days on previous Naked and Afraid challenges – started the episode with a nasty leg injury that only got worse as things progressed. He came in last on a water-carrying elimination challenge, knocking him out of the competition.
- 7/10/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Naked and Afraid is going full Robinson Crusoe. The latest installment of Discovery Channel’s survival reality series will drop the survivalists on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. Their only tools to survive are whatever they can salvage from wreckage strewn across the island. Will these cast members be able to make it to the extraction point? Or will this turn into a Lord of the Flies situation?
‘Naked and Afraid Castaways’ premieres July 30
Naked and Afraid Castaways premieres Sunday, July 30 at 8 p.m. Et on Discovery Channel.
In the new season, nine survivalists are abandoned on a tropical island. They have no maps or tools and are miles away from civilization. Working in teams of three, they’ll have to swim to one of three different ecosystems on the island: a sun-scorched beach, a mangrove swamp, or a dense jungle. Once there, they’ll have to rely...
‘Naked and Afraid Castaways’ premieres July 30
Naked and Afraid Castaways premieres Sunday, July 30 at 8 p.m. Et on Discovery Channel.
In the new season, nine survivalists are abandoned on a tropical island. They have no maps or tools and are miles away from civilization. Working in teams of three, they’ll have to swim to one of three different ecosystems on the island: a sun-scorched beach, a mangrove swamp, or a dense jungle. Once there, they’ll have to rely...
- 7/7/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The latest Naked and Afraid spinoff shakes up the format of the long-running survival reality show by adding an element of competition. But not everyone is wild about the change, including some of the cast members. Sarah Bartell completed three previous Naked and Afraid challenges prior to signing up for Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing. However, she says she has “nothing but contempt” for the new version of the show.
Sarah Bartell weighs in on ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’
Sarah was one of 12 past Naked and Afraid participants who returned to compete on Last One Standing. The multi-phase challenge began with six pairs of survivalists fighting to last 21 days in South Africa’s remote Oribi Gorge. In a twist, if one person opted to tap out, their partner was also eliminated.
Next came a two-week group competition. The remaining survivalists split into two teams, where they had...
Sarah Bartell weighs in on ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’
Sarah was one of 12 past Naked and Afraid participants who returned to compete on Last One Standing. The multi-phase challenge began with six pairs of survivalists fighting to last 21 days in South Africa’s remote Oribi Gorge. In a twist, if one person opted to tap out, their partner was also eliminated.
Next came a two-week group competition. The remaining survivalists split into two teams, where they had...
- 6/19/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The tension is ratcheting up on Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing. The Discovery Channel survival reality series pits 12 of the top competitors from past seasons of the show against each other. At stake? A $100,000 grand prize.
With some serious cash at stake and a whole new set of rules governing the game, this is a Naked and Afraid experience like no other. While most players have banded together to increase their odds of survival, at least in the early stages of the game, one participant has enthusiastically embraced the “last one standing” aspect of the contest. Jeff Zausch has made it clear from day one that his goal is to triumph over the other players, whatever it takes. If that means hoarding resources and refusing to share, so be it.
“The war has officially started!” Jeff wrote in reply to a comment on his Facebook page on June 11.
Jeff...
With some serious cash at stake and a whole new set of rules governing the game, this is a Naked and Afraid experience like no other. While most players have banded together to increase their odds of survival, at least in the early stages of the game, one participant has enthusiastically embraced the “last one standing” aspect of the contest. Jeff Zausch has made it clear from day one that his goal is to triumph over the other players, whatever it takes. If that means hoarding resources and refusing to share, so be it.
“The war has officially started!” Jeff wrote in reply to a comment on his Facebook page on June 11.
Jeff...
- 6/12/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Naked and Afraid is a reality show like none other. The Discovery Channel series drops pairs of people into remote locations and leaves them to fend for themselves – without food, water, or clothing. With just one survival tool each (such as a machete or fire starter), they’re challenged to last 21 days in the wild.
Unsurprisingly, many people don’t make it the full three weeks. Medical crises, loneliness, and hunger have all prompted people to tap out early. But thankfully, no person’s Naked and Afraid journey has been cut short for the most serious reason of all: death.
No one has died on ‘Naked and Afraid’ ‘Naked and Afraid’ | Discovery Channel
Naked and Afraid cast members are put into some serious, and potentially dangerous, situations. Over 15 seasons participants have dealt with tropical illnesses, infected wounds, hypothermia, and more. But no one has ever died on Naked and Afraid.
Unsurprisingly, many people don’t make it the full three weeks. Medical crises, loneliness, and hunger have all prompted people to tap out early. But thankfully, no person’s Naked and Afraid journey has been cut short for the most serious reason of all: death.
No one has died on ‘Naked and Afraid’ ‘Naked and Afraid’ | Discovery Channel
Naked and Afraid cast members are put into some serious, and potentially dangerous, situations. Over 15 seasons participants have dealt with tropical illnesses, infected wounds, hypothermia, and more. But no one has ever died on Naked and Afraid.
- 6/11/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jeff Zausch is playing for keeps. The veteran Naked and Afraid participant is one of 12 survivalists fighting to take home a $100,000 prize on the Discovery Channel reality series Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing. His aggressive approach to the competition hasn’t won him many fans among his fellow castmates, but he doesn’t care. His goal is to walk away the big winner, not make friends, he said in a recent social media post.
‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ switches up the rules of the survival show Jeff Zausch of ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ | Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing, which premiered May 7, adds an element of competition to the long-running survival series. A dozen people who’ve appeared in past seasons of the show are participating in a multi-phase challenge. In the first phase, six pairs of contestants must last 21 days in the wilderness.
‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ switches up the rules of the survival show Jeff Zausch of ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ | Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing, which premiered May 7, adds an element of competition to the long-running survival series. A dozen people who’ve appeared in past seasons of the show are participating in a multi-phase challenge. In the first phase, six pairs of contestants must last 21 days in the wilderness.
- 5/21/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing participants aren’t new to the survival game. But in this spinoff of Discovery Channel’s popular reality show Naked and Afraid, they’re dealing with an entirely new kind of challenge.
Steven, Waz, and Dan in ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ | DIscovery
In the latest spinoff of the survival series, 12 top participants from past seasons of Naked and Afraid compete in a multi-phase, 45-day challenge. The contestant who makes it to the end will receive a $100,000 prize. But getting there won’t be easy. They’ll have to endure more than a month in South Africa’s remote and punishing Oribi Gorge, which features rough terrain, wild weather, and dangerous predators. The environment is no joke, with even seasoned survivalists intimidated by the challenges it poses.
“This is Oribi Gorge, South Africa!! This is the setting for the Naked and Afraid – Last One Standing challenge,...
Steven, Waz, and Dan in ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ | DIscovery
In the latest spinoff of the survival series, 12 top participants from past seasons of Naked and Afraid compete in a multi-phase, 45-day challenge. The contestant who makes it to the end will receive a $100,000 prize. But getting there won’t be easy. They’ll have to endure more than a month in South Africa’s remote and punishing Oribi Gorge, which features rough terrain, wild weather, and dangerous predators. The environment is no joke, with even seasoned survivalists intimidated by the challenges it poses.
“This is Oribi Gorge, South Africa!! This is the setting for the Naked and Afraid – Last One Standing challenge,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing is changing the rules of the game. The latest spinoff of the Discovery Channel reality series Naked and Afraid takes 12 of the top competitors from past seasons and drops them in South Africa, where they’ll have to survive 45 days in the wild. At stake is a six-figure prize. But as the players learned in the May 7 premiere, this version of Naked and Afraid is unlike any other. Even some seasoned survivalists will question if they have what it takes to make it to the end of the competition.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing Episode 1.]
‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ introduces new rules and challenges
Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing brings together a dozen players from past seasons for an intense six-week challenge in South Africa. But this multi-phase competition has a number of twists that make it different from previous versions of Naked and Afraid.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing Episode 1.]
‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ introduces new rules and challenges
Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing brings together a dozen players from past seasons for an intense six-week challenge in South Africa. But this multi-phase competition has a number of twists that make it different from previous versions of Naked and Afraid.
- 5/8/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The latest Naked and Afraid spinoff is raising the stakes. Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing takes 12 of the toughest competitors from past seasons of the Discovery Channel reality show and drops them in South Africa’s punishing Oribi Gorge. The contestants will face off in a multiphase challenge that will test their survival skills as they compete to win a $100,000 grand prize.
‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ competition explained
Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing is a grueling, 45-day competition. It unfolds in three phases, with rules and twists unlike any before seen on the show.
The challenge begins in phase one, when pairs of survivalists must fight to last 21 days in the wilderness. Each pair will have to hunt for food, water, fire, and shelter. But in a Naked and Afraid first, they’ll also have to earn the tools they need to survive, which are cached in the surrounding environment.
‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ competition explained
Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing is a grueling, 45-day competition. It unfolds in three phases, with rules and twists unlike any before seen on the show.
The challenge begins in phase one, when pairs of survivalists must fight to last 21 days in the wilderness. Each pair will have to hunt for food, water, fire, and shelter. But in a Naked and Afraid first, they’ll also have to earn the tools they need to survive, which are cached in the surrounding environment.
- 5/7/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The best competitors in the history of “Naked and Afraid” are returning to the show, and for the first time ever they’ll be competing head-to-head! “Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing” will premiere Sunday, May 7 at 8 p.m. Et on Discovery. The survivalists will use whatever means necessary to win the $100,000 grand prize. Who will be the final contestant left on their feet? You can watch Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing: Season 1 and Discovery with a 7-Day Free Trial of Philo. You can also watch with Sling TV, Directv Stream, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.
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“Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing” includes...
How to Watch ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ Series Premiere When: Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 8:00 Pm Edt TV: Discovery Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Philo. 7-Day Free Trial$25 / month philo.com About ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ Series Premiere
“Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing” includes...
- 5/7/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Discovery Channel’s expanding the Naked and Afraid franchise with Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing, a new competition that pits Naked and Afraid all-stars against each other with a $100,000 prize at stake. The new survival series premieres on Sunday, May 7, 2023 and features 12 all-stars who will be attempting to last 45 days in South Africa’s Oribi Gorge.
Season one of Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing competitors include:
Matt Wright Jeff Zausch Cheeny Plante Dan Link Waz Addy Amber Hargrove Steven Lee Hall, Jr. Sarah Bartell Gary Golding Gwen Grimes Stacey Osorio Wes Harper A scene from Discovery Channel’s ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’
The Discovery Channel offered this description of the new addition to the Naked and Afraid franchise:
“For the first time ever, survivalists will compete head-to-head through a grueling, multiphase challenge and have their primitive skills tested for the chance to win $100,000. The competition is fierce,...
Season one of Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing competitors include:
Matt Wright Jeff Zausch Cheeny Plante Dan Link Waz Addy Amber Hargrove Steven Lee Hall, Jr. Sarah Bartell Gary Golding Gwen Grimes Stacey Osorio Wes Harper A scene from Discovery Channel’s ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’
The Discovery Channel offered this description of the new addition to the Naked and Afraid franchise:
“For the first time ever, survivalists will compete head-to-head through a grueling, multiphase challenge and have their primitive skills tested for the chance to win $100,000. The competition is fierce,...
- 4/24/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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