Parvati Shallow Will Guest-Star in Ghosts 100th Episode
The reality television veteran will join the cast for the milestone episode of the hit CBS series.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Celebrities
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Survivor champion Parvati Shallow will make a guest appearance in the 100th episode of the CBS comedy series Ghosts. Shallow is set to play the character Raquel, the host of a fictional reality show titled It’s Getting Hot in Here.
Why it matters
The casting brings a well-known reality television figure into the scripted world of a popular broadcast sitcom. This crossover highlights the integration of reality stars into mainstream television projects as networks continue to leverage crossover appeal.
Parvati Shallow won Survivor Season 16 in 2008 and more recently won Australian Survivor Australia V The World in 2025. She also appeared in the second seasons of both The Traitors and Deal or No Deal Island.
The players
Parvati Shallow
She is a veteran reality television competitor known for winning multiple seasons of the Survivor franchise.
Matt Walsh
He is an actor and comedian who will reprise his role as Elias Woodstone in the upcoming episode.
CBS
This is the major broadcast television network that airs the comedy series Ghosts.
The details
The casting was revealed during the show's panel at New York Comic-Con. Matt Walsh will also return for the episode to reprise his role as the character Elias Woodstone.
Timeline
Parvati Shallow won Survivor Season 16 in 2008.
Parvati Shallow won Australian Survivor Australia V The World in 2025.
The Ghosts Halloween special airs on October 29, 2026.
The Ghosts Christmas special airs on December 10, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The casting of Parvati Shallow marks a creative expansion for the CBS series Ghosts, which is entering its sixth season. This guest appearance follows a pattern of bringing notable guest stars onto the program to mark significant production milestones.
Fans can look forward to seeing the 100th episode when it debuts during the show's midseason return. The show also has upcoming holiday specials scheduled to air at 9/8c on October 29 and December 10.
The takeaway
The inclusion of well-known reality stars in scripted comedy signals a blending of television formats meant to broaden the audience. Viewers interested in the show can prepare for the upcoming midseason return and holiday specials.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TVLine.
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