Author Details
Lee Whitten is a freelance reality TV writer for Screen Rant. Originally from Mississippi, Lee received a bachelor's degree in screen studies from Oklahoma State University and also holds a master's degree in literature. He writes screenplays and reviews movies on Letterboxd when he's not too busy rewatching old seasons of reality competition shows.
Industry Focus
Lee is a pop culture fiend and considers himself an expert on all things Survivor, Big Brother, and The Amazing Race. He writes about these shows for Screen Rant, and he also covers other reality competition properties like The Traitors and The Challenge: USA, in addition to international franchises like Big Brother Canada and Australian Survivor.
Favorite Media
Lee's favorite reality competition series is Survivor. He has seen all 40+ seasons multiple times, and he can name all 662 contestants from memory. He has complicated feelings as to what that implies about his priorities in life, but even when he's critical of the show, he still thinks Survivor is the greatest game ever created.
Latest Articles
The Amazing Race Season 35: Release Date, Cast, Trailer, & Everything We Know
The Amazing Race season 35 premiered this fall, and there are some major changes in store for the upcoming installment of the show.
Why Survivor Will Never Return To The Original 39-Day Format
Survivor's new era introduced a major change by shortening the game. Here's why the show will probably never return to its original 39-day format.
Big Brother Season 25: Release Date, Cast, Latest News & Everything We Know
Big Brother 25 premieres in August. The 16 new houseguests have been announced. In addition, hints about a shocking twist have been revealed.
Why Survivor Probably Won’t Have All-Stars Until Season 50
Survivor hasn't had an all-star season since 2020's Winner at War, and it seems that the show won't have returnees until the landmark season 50.
Why Survivor Should Bring Back Season Themes
Survivor's current era no longer features season themes. There are several reasons why the show should bring themes back for future installments.
10 Big Brother Canada Winners Ranked From Worst To Best
Big Brother Canada has crowned 10 winners after 11 seasons. Some victories may have been flukes, but others were the result of brilliant gameplay.
7 Reasons Why Survivor 44 Was Better Than Season 43
Survivor 43 wasn't the show's most beloved installment ever, but season 44 was a big step in the right direction, for so many good reasons.
How 90-Minute Episodes Will Improve Survivor (& Make It Worse)
Survivor season 45 is switching to 90-minute episodes instead of 60 minutes, and the change could have some major ramifications, for better or worse.
What “King” George Mladenov Has Been Up To Since Australian Survivor
"King" George Mladenov is an iconic Australian Survivor competitor, and the strategic mastermind is branching out to other shows and opportunities.
Survivor 44’s Yam Yam & Carolyn Deserve Their Own Reality Show
Survivor 44's duo of Yam Yam Arocho and Carolyn Wiger were incredibly fun to watch, and they should have a future together in reality television.
8 Biggest Takeaways From Jeff Probst’s Survivor Podcast
The first installment of the On Fire with Jeff Probst podcast has ended, and the official Survivor podcast was informative and frustrating.
How The WGA Writers Strike Might Impact Big Brother
The Writers Guild of America recently began their first official strike since 2007, and the labor dispute could have a major effect on Big Brother.
16 Survivor Contestants Who Have Received The “Sia Award”
Pop icon Sia is a massive Survivor fan, and she gives cash prizes to her favorite players. So far, 16 Survivor castaways have won the "Sia Award."
Survivor 44 Contestants Who Should Play Again
Survivor 44 recently concluded, and the season introduced a number of strong castaways who could make waves on a Second Chance or All-Star season.
10 Of Survivor’s Greatest “Fallen Angels” Ranked
Over the years, many great Survivor players have come close to winning the million-dollar prize. These are the ten best "fallen angels."
Where Yam Yam Arocho Ranks Among Survivor Winners
Survivor 44 ended with San Juan, Puerto Rico's Yam Yam Arocho pulling out the win. Here's how Yam Yam's game compares to his fellow Survivor champs.
Why Survivor’s After-Shows Are Cruel To The Contestants
Survivor has replaced live reunions with after-shows filmed immediately after the Final Tribal Council, and the new format is cruel and unnecessary.
Survivor 44: How Many Episodes Are Left & When The Finale Airs
The Survivor season 44 finale was thrilling, and the aftershow also featured some truly memorable moments. This season has been so exciting.
Why Iam Tongi Is One Of American Idol’s Greatest Winners
Iam Tongi was crowned American Idol's newest winner in the exciting season 21 finale, and he's one of the most talented champions in Idol history.
Why Survivor 44 Could Have The Greatest Finale Of All Time
Only one episode remains of Survivor 44, and the finale could shape up to be the most thrilling and competitive battle in the show's history.