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Who is Jon Lovett and when is he appearing on Survivor?

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Jon Lovett, a former speechwriter for the Obama administration turned comedian and podcast host, is set to make an appearance on the hit television show Survivor. The 41-year-old funnyman, who co-hosts Crooked Media’s Pod Save America and Lovett or Leave It, will be featured on season 47 of the reality competition series airing in the fall of 2024.

Lovett, who is known for his work in liberal media, has amassed a large following on social media, with over 791,000 followers on Twitter and more than 75,000 on Instagram. Fans of the comedian are eagerly anticipating his appearance on Survivor after a teaser ad featuring him aired during the season 46 finale on May 22, 2024.

In the teaser, Lovett humorously expressed his lack of outdoor skills, stating, “I have no outdoor skills. What am I doing here? I went camping as a cub scout. I threw up and went home!” The popular podcaster’s inclusion in the rumored season 47 cast was confirmed by Inside Survivor earlier that day.

For those looking forward to watching Jon Lovett on Survivor, the show airs on CBS, with season 47 expected to premiere on Wednesday nights at 8 pm ET/PT. In the meantime, fans can catch up on past seasons of the series on various streaming platforms such as CBS, Pluto TV, Hulu, FuboTV, Paramount+, and Netflix. Stay tuned for more updates on Jon Lovett’s journey on Survivor season 47!

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