CBS ORDERS TWO MORE EDITIONS OF "SURVIVOR" FOR BROADCAST DURING THE
2008-2009 SEASON

Jeff Probst Signs New Agreement to Continue as Host Casting
for "Survivor 17" Is Underway

CBS has ordered two more editions of SURVIVOR to be broadcast during
the 2008-2009 season. These will mark the 17th and 18th editions of
television's longest-running hit reality competition series.

Additionally, Jeff Probst has signed a new agreement to continue as
host of SURVIVOR. Probst has hosted SURVIVOR since its inception.

"I am looking forward to many more seasons of SURVIVOR," said Mark
Burnett, SURVIVOR's executive producer. "It has become an expected
treat every Thursday at 8:00 PM, and I am glad our loyal fans can
continue their appointment television with us."

"This kind of longevity is achievable only with loyal viewers. We've
been very lucky that our fans have stayed with us," said host Jeff
Probst. "I still get excited to get on the plane and travel to
another exotic location with another group of adventure seeking, Type
A personalities. It is without question the best job I've ever had."

"SURVIVOR is a show that defies ratings gravity," said Ghen Maynard,
Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming & Entertainment
Content for New Media, CBS Paramount Network Television Entertainment
Group. "It is truly remarkable feat to be winning your time period in
all ratings categories after 15 editions. The show's success is
testimony to the creativity and passion of Mark, Jeff and the entire
production team; and to a brilliant concept that continually
introduces new casts and settings, making each season feel like a new
series."

This fall, SURVIVOR: CHINA, the franchise's 15th edition, continued
its ratings dominance, winning its Thursday (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT)
time period in viewers and key demographics every week against its
toughest competition in several years, including critical
favorites "Ugly Betty," "My Name is Earl" and "30 Rock."

SURVIVOR: CHINA (9.0/14, 15.18 million viewers) averaged 5.1/14 in
adults 18-49 and 6.2/15 in adults 25-54.

The groundbreaking reality series, which premiered in May 2000, has
anchored CBS's winning Thursday lineup since February 2001.

The 16th edition, SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA, premieres on Thursday, Feb. 7
(8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

Casting for SURVIVOR 17 is currently underway via online applications
and open casting calls in select cities.

SURVIVOR is produced by SEG, Inc. Mark Burnett is executive producer.

Source: CBS Press Release