Not only did Probst date former "Survivor: Vanuatu" contestant Julie Berry, but he told People, "I'm in love. I'm with her." The relationship may just have been one of the biggest blindsides in the show's history as Probst said,"Nobody is more surprised than me that I could find my love affair on a show that I host."
The relationship did impact Berry's ability to appear in future seasons. She she explained to Rob Cesternino that by dating Jeff she gave up her right to come back as a player. Not specifically because of what she refers to as "the Jeff component" but rather the information she was privy to while they dated (via YouTube). Berry said she was "very much a part of the other side" and her glimpse of the wizardry behind the curtain would obviously give her an unfair advantage. She doesn't seem to mind this much as it removes the pressure of deciding whether or not to return. While the relationship didn't last, she has remained in reality TV. She told EW she is working as a TV producer, including work on the reality worldwide hit dating show "Love Island".
Probst seemed to have no regrets about the three-year-long relationship, telling USA Today, "I definitely fell in love on 'Survivor'. For sure. And wouldn't change a thing about it." Luckily, he eventually found his happy ending and he's enjoyed continued success with "Survivor". Berry made view of the past clear when she was asked by EW if she ever regretted doing "Survivor", and she answered, "Never."
