Former President Barack Obama's Speechwriter Jon Lovett Stars in 'Survivor' Season 47 Teaser

In the upcoming season of Survivor, a contestant with political connections will be competing.

Fans were excited to see Jon Lovett, cohost of "Pod Save America" and former White House speechwriter, in the first look of Survivor season 47. The trailer for the new season was aired by CBS after the finale of Survivor season 46, where Kenzie Petty was crowned the winner.

No official announcement has been made for season 47 casting yet, but the teaser hinted at Lovett's participation. Jon Favreau, Lovett's cohost on "Pod Save America," shared the teaser, suggesting that Lovett, aged 41, will be in the jungle.

Favreau, 42, expressed his excitement on Wednesday, saying, "What did I tell you? Eat Pray Lovett."

Lovett stated that he had “no outdoor skills” in Wednesday’s teaser. “What am I doing here? I went camping as a Cub Scout, I threw up and went home,” he added.

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Lovett gained recognition as a White House staffer under former President Barack Obama before becoming a host on "Pod Save America." He served as a speechwriter for Obama from 2009 to 2011, winning an anonymous contest to secure the position for the president's final speechwriter. However, Lovett only worked as a speechwriter during Obama's first term.

During a speech at Tufts University in 2012, Lovett shared his transition from comedy to politics, stating, "As quick as I decided to do comedy, I decided to go to politics. If my heart was really in it, I would have tried harder."

Lovett's career also includes a strong background in comedy. Prior to his venture into politics in Washington, D.C., he was involved in creating and producing the sitcom 1600 Penn in 2012, which aired on NBC for one season. Additionally, he has worked on writing and producing projects such as HBO's The Newsroom.

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In 2016, President Barack Obama, along with former White House staffers Favreau and Tommy Vietor, started the company Crooked Media. Their first show was "Pod Save America."

Initially, in a 2022 interview, Lovett shared that they initially went their separate ways after leaving their political careers.

He added, "Yet, all of us, like Michael Corleone says in Godfather: Part III, ‘Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.’ We all felt this draw to stay involved, especially in 2016 when the stakes were total. So, we talked about, 'Should we do a TV show? What should we do? Should we do a podcast?'"

They were “frustrated” about how politics were being covered and wanted to create their own solution. “We decided we wanted it to have a different kind of show.”

Editor's P/S:

The upcoming season of Survivor promises to be an exciting one with the addition of Jon Lovett, a former White House speechwriter and cohost of the popular podcast "Pod Save America." Lovett's political connections and experience in the entertainment industry make him a unique and formidable contestant. His lack of outdoor skills could prove to be a challenge, but his intelligence and determination may make up for it.

Lovett's participation in Survivor highlights the show's ability to attract a diverse range of contestants with unique backgrounds and experiences. From political figures to celebrities and athletes, Survivor has a long history of casting individuals who bring their own perspectives and skills to the game. Lovett's presence on the show is sure to add a new layer of intrigue and excitement for viewers.