One Democrat is literally going into the wilderness — as one of the castaways on the upcoming season of the hit TV show “Survivor.” Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s (D-Ill.) communications director Alex Moore was featured in a promotional video released late on Wednesday, teasing the new cast for the reality competition show’s 49th season.
Alex Moore shared in the promotional video, “I work on Capitol Hill and I think that has prepared me for Survivor because one of my favorite pastimes is kissing butt.”
Political Influence on Reality TV
Moore had been seemingly out of office recently. Schakowsky’s office — and Moore — did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent on Thursday.
It’s interesting to note the trend of political figures and staffers making their way onto reality TV shows. Schakowsky announced earlier this month she was not seeking reelection.
Survivor: A Test of Skills
For non-reality TV junkies, “Survivor” throws a group of castaways onto a remote island where they compete in various challenges and get eliminated week by week, leaving a lone victor with a million dollars to take home.
Moore wouldn’t be the first politico to appear on the show. Most recently, Jon Lovett — a former Obama speechwriter turned podcaster and creator of “Pod Save America” — appeared on the 47th season and was voted out on the first episode.
Other notable “Survivor” alumni include Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, Kentucky state Rep. Nick Wilson (winner of a “David vs. Goliath” season) and Texas state Rep. Jolanda Jones.
Shia Kapos contributed to this report.
