Survivor: Ghost Island winner Wendell Holland joins The Exclusive with Sharon Tharp to break down the biggest moments from Survivor 50 Episode 2. Wendell reacts to the early strategic chaos, weighs in on the escalating tension between players like Joe and Rick, and shares his thoughts on Christian’s creative theatrics at Tribal Council. The former champion also discusses the challenges of returning to a milestone season packed with big personalities, why certain players may already have targets on their backs, and which competitors are quietly positioning themselves well early in the game. Plus, Wendell reveals who he’s rooting for this season and whether he’d ever return to play Survivor again.

The third player voted out of Survivor 50, Savannah Louie, joins The Exclusive to reflect on her whirlwind Survivor journey after winning Season 49 and returning to Fiji just days later. Savannah opens up about the emotional moment when Jeff Probst snuffed her torch, why the Ozzy vote nearly happened, and the strategic conversations viewers didn’t see on TV. She also shares her perspective on the tense clash between Joe and Rick, explains why she kept her advantage secret, and reveals which tribe relationships were stronger than the edit showed. Savannah also gets candid about the emotional aftermath of Survivor and what it was like adjusting back to real life after such an intense experience.

Sharon Tharp is joined by fellow journalists Kelli Boyle (TV Insider) and Stephanie Petit (PEOPLE) to take you behind the scenes of their Survivor 50 set visit in Fiji—what a weeklong press trip actually looks like, what it’s like interviewing the cast, and the wildest moments they witnessed up close (including running challenges, watching the marooning and Tribal Council unfold, and the little production details fans never get to see).

Maura Higgins joins The Exclusive after The Traitors Season 4 finale to reflect on losing the game to her friend Rob Rausch and why she ultimately gave him “fair play” for his winning move. She opens up about trusting him until the very end, why she believes loyalty was both her greatest strength and biggest vulnerability, and reveals she wishes she’d been chosen as a Traitor. Maura also shares what surprised her most watching the season back, how entering the castle without seeing the show shaped her strategy, and whether she’d ever return for a Traitors All-Stars season.

Host Sharon Tharp hits the red carpet at the Survivor 50 NYC premiere, talking to the cast ahead of the milestone season. In these exclusive red carpet interviews, the players react to their preseason interviews, respond to what their fellow castaways said about them, and share which classic themes they’d love to see return. Sharon also puts them on the spot about whether they see themselves as heroes or villains, and if they’d ever compete on Big Brother.

Sharon Tharp is back to break down The Traitors Season 4 finale and reunion with special guest Jimmy Heagerty from Big Brother 27. The two recap how the season felt different compared to the previous two season, what the show needs next year (more gamers in the turret!), and whether Rob Rausch's win was earned or more luck. Plus, they break down Maura Higgins' reaction, the Eric Nam cut, and why the reunion felt too tame. They also dive into Candiace Dillard Bassett’s cheating accusation, Colton Underwood’s messy reunion moment, Michael Rappaport’s constant interruptions, the “Secret Traitor” twist flop, and the never-ending debate of strategy vs. entertainment.

The runner-up of Season 47, Sam Phalen, makes his debut on The Exclusive to break down the "perfect blend of nostalgia" in the high-stakes Survivor 50 premiere. The reality standout reflects on the "beautiful" opening that served as a reminder of the show's status as a cultural institution and why he was "choked up" by the emotional return of the game's icons. Sam analyzes the devastating first vote that sent Jenna Lewis-Dougherty packing, the "misreading of relationships" that led to her early exit, and why he was so moved by the "composed" way Kyle Fraser handled his heartbreaking medical evacuation. He also dives into the "older, wiser" version of Colby Donaldson, the difficulty of managing the "Cirie factor" on the Cila tribe, and why he’s officially "obsessed" with the "fire" he sees back in the eyes of the returning legends. 

Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn, Basketball Wives legend Jackie Christie, and RuPaul's Drag Race breakout Plane Jane join The Exclusive to dish on the explosive start to House of Villains Season 3. The trio doesn't hold back, with Christine labeling a certain castmate a "try-hard" who belongs in a "padded room" and Plane Jane breaking down the "straight tiny" betrayal by Paul Abrahamian that left her feeling blindsided. Christine also reveals her surprisingly "special bond" with Tom Sandoval over bronzer and nail polish, while the group discusses the "torture" of living in a house with no doors and constant blindsides.

Below Deck's Kate Chastain and Mob Wives legend Drita D'Avanzo join The Exclusive to discuss why they take issue with being labeled "villains" on House of Villains Season 3. Drita opens up about being a "retired violent person" while Kate reflects on her years as a Chief Stew "working with morons." The duo also dishes on the reality of living in the mansion, including the "torture" of rooming with a messy Christine Quinn, the peaceful mystery of rooming with Tiffany "New York" Pollard, and why they think Johnny Middlebrooks was surprisingly "not good" at his attempt to be the house super-villain.

Survivor winner Kyle Fraser joins The Exclusive to discuss his heartbreaking medical evacuation from Survivor 50, revealing how he tried to hide the severity of his torn Achilles to stay in the game. Kyle breaks down the "unseen" challenge moments that led to the injury, his Boston Rob strategy for camp life, and the secret "No. 1" alliance with Genevieve Mushaluk that he left behind. He also opens up about his "crumbled" leg, the truth about the Aubry Bracco and Genevieve rivalry, and more.