An out transgender "Survivor" contestant was asked to leave after only one episode. The March 9 premiere episode introduced Jackson Fox, "a 48-year-old healthcare worker hailing from Pasadena, Texas," ET recounted. "During a nightside chat by the campfire on one of the first days, Jackson revealed his story as a transgender man, sharing that he first applied to Survivor 10 years ago but as a woman," the story went on to say. Jackson spoke about the rift between himself and his parents that resulted when he came out as transgender. Eventually he reconciled with his parents, but only when his mother became ill and he brought his health care skills home to help care for her." "Apparently, Jackson failed to disclose one key medical situation until the day before filming was to begin," ET detailed. He had been taking lithium, "which he began taking around 2016 when he started taking care of his ill mother to help him sleep and deal with his anxiety." Jackson explained the omission, saying that he has been coming off the medication and initially thought he might no longer be taking it by the time production on the show began. "As Probst explained, this was a problem, as the stress of the 'Survivor' experience could lead to some negative side effects — especially as the process often leaves contestants dehydrated and sleep deprived," Newsweek explained. "Probst said: 'The cumulative effect of the show would have a potentially very bad impact on you. And we don't want that. Your safety is paramount. We can't do it. We can't.'"⁠ ⁠ Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork⁠ ⁠ ?️‍?✈️☀️?️❤️⁠ ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi ⁠ ?: CBS/Survivor

An out transgender "Survivor" contestant was asked to leave after only one episode. The March 9 premiere episode introduced Jackson Fox, "a 48-year-old healthcare worker hailing from Pasadena, Texas," ET recounted. "During a nightside chat by the campfire on one of the first days, Jackson revealed his story as a transgender man, sharing that he first applied to Survivor 10 years ago but as a woman," the story went on to say. Jackson spoke about the rift between himself and his parents that resulted when he came out as transgender. Eventually he reconciled with his parents, but only when his mother became ill and he brought his health care skills home to help care for her." "Apparently, Jackson failed to disclose one key medical situation until the day before filming was to begin," ET detailed. He had been taking lithium, "which he began taking around 2016 when he started taking care of his ill mother to help him sleep and deal with his anxiety." Jackson explained the omission, saying that he has been coming off the medication and initially thought he might no longer be taking it by the time production on the show began. "As Probst explained, this was a problem, as the stress of the 'Survivor' experience could lead to some negative side effects — especially as the process often leaves contestants dehydrated and sleep deprived," Newsweek explained. "Probst said: 'The cumulative effect of the show would have a potentially very bad impact on you. And we don't want that. Your safety is paramount. We can't do it. We can't.'"⁠
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