Survivor Picked Up by CBS for Two More Seasons

Competition reality series will be continue into 2013

No torches being snuffed out here.

CBS announced today that they have ordered two more cycles of Survivor, taking the show into its 25th and 26th seasons. CBS also announced a premiere date for season 24, and revealed the future for their host and executive producer Jeff Probst…

The date to mark on your calendars is Feb. 15, Survivor fans, because that's when the newest season will premiere on CBS. And what of Jeff Probst? No surprise here; he'll be back as well for all three cycles.

"I am thrilled to continue working on the longest-running reality competition show with the world's greatest adventure crew for two more seasons," Probst says in a statement.  "We are so thankful for the supportive fans who remain with us every season, and we promise to deliver another year of quality television."

Jennifer Bresnan, Executive VP of alternative programming, adds: "Survivor is an outstanding franchise. Its format guarantees fresh characters, exotic places and fascinating social dynamics every season."

The current season, Survivor: South Pacific, airs Wednesday nights on CBS.