- A contestant from the latest season of Survivor Québec on the Mike Ward Sous Écoute podcast
- The topic is the participants’ pay
- Confidences about the adventure
- A surprising behind-the-scenes revelation
On the popular podcast Mike Ward Sous Écoute, Stéphan Lessard, known as Orange Lessard, who competed in the newest season of Survivor Québec, spoke with a lot of humor about his time in the game. For the occasion, he was joined by his friend Dave Morgan, a familiar face to viewers for his appearance on the fourth season of Celebrity Big Brother.
During their discussion, the two artists revisited their experiences on these two reality shows where strategy, alliances, and challenges take center stage. They compared certain aspects of their journeys, while sharing anecdotes from behind the scenes of these programs that demand a high level of adaptability.
The conversation, however, took a particularly amusing turn when the topic of Survivor Québec contestants’ pay came up. Dave Morgan asked his friend whether he could reveal how much he was paid to participate, given that the contestants spend several weeks in harsh conditions, isolated on an island and subjected to a true survival ordeal.
«Can you say it or can you not say it?» Dave Morgan asks him.
Orange Lessard answered frankly, while keeping the mystery: «I can’t say, I don’t know what it is. I’m waiting for my paycheck.»
Staying true to his sense of humor, he then delivered a joke that had everyone on set roaring with laughter: «Maybe I’ll be able to pay the Vidéotron bill with this, who knows. Maybe not enough, I don’t know.»
Even though Orange Lessard didn’t reveal the exact amount he’ll receive for his participation, his comments imply that Survivor Québec contestants aren’t raking in a fortune, especially considering the many trials and the tough conditions they endure during the adventure.
Lessard recently shared a very surprising tidbit about Survivor. Continue reading to learn more.
Are the Cameras Still On?
Appearing on the What’s Up Podcast, hosted by comedian Jerr Allain, Orange Lessard spoke with enthusiasm about his time on Survivor Québec, describing the experience as memorable and something he greatly valued. During the interview, he also shared a surprising tidbit about the behind-the-scenes of filming the hit reality show.
While many viewers might assume contestants are constantly surrounded by the production crew, Lessard explained that this isn’t always the case, especially at night. The participants truly find themselves alone on their island once the cameras are off.
«At night, when we go to bed, they go to bed too. They don’t sleep with us—the cameramen leave the island. We’re really all alone on the island. They head back by boat, and we’re left completely by ourselves,» he recounted.
This revelation demonstrates just how authentic the Survivor Québec experience is for the contestants, who must cope with isolation, a lack of comfort, and daily challenges without the constant support of the production team. A reality that certainly adds an extra layer of intensity to the journey the contestants endure.
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