The White Lotus creator to appear on long-running US survival TV show | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrittany MillerFriday 08 August 2025 18:25 BSTLA Premiere of "The White Lotus" Season 3 (Invision)Mike White, the acclaimed creator of The White Lotus, is confirmed to return for the 50th season of the reality show Survivor.The milestone 50th season, titled "In the Hands of the Fans," is scheduled to premiere in February 2026 and will feature a cast of fan favourites.Survivor host and executive producer Jeff Probst explained that White's return stems from his profound interest in human behaviour, which he applies to his writing and directing.Probst suggested that White views the show as a unique "incubator of human behaviour," aiding his craft for projects like The White Lotus.White previously competed in Survivor's 37th season, "David vs. Goliath," where he finished as the runner-up.In fullSurvivor host reveals why he allowed The White Lotus creator Mike White to return for season 50Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in