Reality shows don’t get much more real than Alone. The History Channel series – which returns for season 11 on June 13 – follows participants as they fight to survive, completely on their own, in some of the toughest conditions on Earth. And the challenges don’t end when the cameras are turned off and cast members return home. Post-show recovery is taxing, both mentally and physically, past participants have said.
Returning to regular life after ‘Alone’ is a challenge
On Alone, participants are challenged to survive in remote locations by relying on just their wits and a minimal list of survival gear. The person who lasts the longest walks away with $500,000.
But earning that money isn’t easy. While some people tap out after a few days or weeks, the longest-lasting participants spend two months or more in the wild. As the competition draws to a close, contestants are often pulled for starvation,...
Returning to regular life after ‘Alone’ is a challenge
On Alone, participants are challenged to survive in remote locations by relying on just their wits and a minimal list of survival gear. The person who lasts the longest walks away with $500,000.
But earning that money isn’t easy. While some people tap out after a few days or weeks, the longest-lasting participants spend two months or more in the wild. As the competition draws to a close, contestants are often pulled for starvation,...
- 6/13/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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