‘Survivor’ Fans React to Zeke Smith Being Outed As Transgender
Tonight’s episode of Survivor had fans on social media in an uproar – and rightfully so.
Contestant Zeke Smith was outed as being transgender by fellow contestant Jeff Varner during a very shocking and emotional tribal council.
“I assumed everyone in his world knew,” Jeff said after realizing the weight of what he just did. “I thought he was just deceiving just these people. It never dawned on me that no one knew.”
Jeff was then – SPOILER ALERT – voted out without even having a real vote.
You can see how fans of the show reacted here, sending their love to Zeke:
That tribal council was horrifying and triumphant and devastating and beautiful. I never want to watch it again. #Survivor
— Andy Herren (@AndyHerren) April 13, 2017
Zeke may be able to forgive Varner but I can't #Survivor #SurvivorGameChangers
— Kels (@KelsieWalker2) April 13, 2017
Click inside to see more fan reactions to the moment on tonight’s show…
No one should be outed on national television like that. Jeff Varner, you are F I L T H. #Survivor
— Shelby Laz (@shelbylaz) April 13, 2017
Zeke, you're the epitome of a man with integrity. I'm sure that had to be rough but I commend how you handled the #TribalCounsel. #Survivor
— Bee (@DaLovelyBee) April 13, 2017
What Varner did was unjustifiable. It's a game ya, but there are certain things that are off limits. But I admire Zeke's strength. #survivor
— Paula (@paulacee11) April 13, 2017
Tonight is a very good reminder to everyone in the world: Once those words come out of your mouth, they cannot be put back in. #Survivor
— Jamo Red (@wickedblonde44) April 13, 2017
For the way that #Survivor tribal council unfolded, I'm surprised how well the show handled it. Great conversation to have on primetime TV.
— Hemant Mehta (@hemantmehta) April 13, 2017
Despite that entire thing being handled better than I thought, I still feel thoroughly grossed out. Love to Zeke, a player of #survivor.
— Meg Quinn (@msmegquinn) April 13, 2017
I still love Varner. He was desperate, wasn't thinking critically. Bad move. He made a mistake but he's still a good person&player #survivor
— Emily Larsen (@emilyelarsen) April 13, 2017
Wow #Survivor I am still in shock over #tribalcouncil @zekerchief I am so sorry that you had to endure that on national television.
— Evan (@etstare) April 13, 2017
It's not ok to out anyone, esecially not on national tv. I'm disgusted Varner did that as a member of the LGBT. @JeffProbst #survivor
— Ruby Eagle (@realRubyEagle) April 13, 2017
Zeke is my spirit animal. Courage against adversity.Embrace your individuality.
â¤ï¸All #survivor #SurvivorGameChangers— Jenn Bastien (@leebee_78) April 13, 2017
My transgender sister walked out of the room during tribal. Sad she had to hear Varner's words; sadder she didn't hear Zeke's. #survivor
— Em (@atweetforemiIy) April 13, 2017
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