#39: The Island

In The Island, contestants are dropped on a remote island and challenged to survive by sourcing food, water, and shelter—echoing the British version hosted by Bear Grylls. Viewers watch as participants endure harsh beginnings before conveniently discovering key resources.

However, those “miraculous” finds weren’t entirely by chance. Growing skepticism about the show’s authenticity eventually led producers to admit they had manipulated the environment. They boosted the island’s water supply and introduced animals like caiman to ensure survival was possible.