Jackson Fox of SURVIVOR (photo: Robert Voets/CBS Entertainment) Join me as I chat with Jackson Fox of SURVIVOR, the first openly transgender man to compete on the long-running reality competition. I know, I know, some folks will point to Zeke Smith in 2017 as the first trans man to play SURVIVOR, but he didn’t do so as an openly trans man. In fact, he was outed as trans in the middle of the game by another competitor during a tribal council. #rude In my exclusive one-on-one chat with the 48-year-old healthcare worker from Texas, Jackson opens up about the adventure of a lifetime that is SURVIVOR. From coming out as trans to his tribe on the first night of the season to the realities of sleeping on bamboo, competing in challenges, and more, Jackson candidly shares his thoughts on the game he calls “a once in a lifetime experience” that “absolutely changed my life.” Hit the play button for my conversation with Jackson Fox of SURVIVOR. As fans of the show know at this point – SPOILER ALERT… Jackson was removed from the show early on in the game due to a health issue (that had nothing to do with being trans). I previously reported on his surprise exit from the show here. In our chat, Jackson goes into detail about how all of that played out, how it felt to watch it unfold with the television audience, and more. Although his hopes were dashed, Fox expressed his appreciation for the situation being handled with care. He also said he had no regrets about being a part of the show. “It was the best 48 hours ever.” He also says the experience of being on SURVIVOR actually helped bring he and his father even closer. Another win!
