Survivor castaway Daniel “Dan” Rengering steps in as visitor analyst on August 15 and August 16 of On Patrol: Reside. The S.W.A.T. workforce member from Gainesville will be part of host Dan Abrams and professional Captain Tom Rizzo because the hit REELZ collection takes viewers together with law enforcement officials on patrol from departments throughout the nation. And when it’s reside and in actual time, something can occur.
Actuality present followers might keep in mind Rengering from Survivor: David vs. Goliath. Throughout Season 37, he got here out of the gate robust, discovering two hidden immunity idols and even igniting a showmance with Kara Kay. Nevertheless, in the long run, the latter didn’t final, and he was voted out eleventh after Carl Boudreaux performed the Idol Nullifier in an sudden accident. The 35-year-old continued to place himself on the market within the years since with modeling gigs, internet hosting Pop Wrapped TV, and even cowriting the e-book Recent Pursuit.
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Rengering additionally constructed up his profession over the past decade in legislation enforcement. He’ll deliver that have to the On Patrol: Reside panel. The collection’ greater than 50 cameras observe officers as they reply to calls. The in-studio workforce concurrently lends their very own minute-by-minute evaluation and perception to what unfolds.
Earlier than Survivor fame, Rengering went viral in 2017 together with two others from the Gainesville Police Division. Their social media selfie whereas serving to with the Hurricane Irma aftermath restoration earned them the “scorching cops” distinction. As of late, the household man retains a comparatively low profile, except for posting exercise and modeling pictures on Instagram. On Patrol Reside was renewed in January for an extra 90 episodes by the beginning of 2026. The prolonged deal additionally included the spin-off On Patrol: First Shift.
Right here, Rengering opens up about going again to work after Survivor and what to anticipate on OPL.
What does it imply so that you can be a part of On Patrol Reside?
I’m extraordinarily excited to affix the OPL workforce within the studio this Friday and Saturday. As somebody who has labored in legislation enforcement for a while, I really feel like it is a collection that really reveals viewers what’s happening and what officers encounter on a every day and nightly foundation. It’s a extremely cool alternative for me to mix my background in legislation enforcement with my expertise on TV.
Daniel Rengering and John Hennigan (CBS)
What led you to a profession in legislation enforcement?
I grew up loving superheroes and people tales, and whereas I’ll not have superpowers, to me, a profession in legislation enforcement was the following smartest thing. I’ve the privilege of serving to individuals in my neighborhood by doing work that not everyone seems to be keen or in a position to do, and I like the job.
How did life change going again to work after Survivor? How typically are you acknowledged whereas working? Any particular occasion you’ll be able to reference?
I’d say the most important change to my on a regular basis life after Survivor is that I can’t stand the rain anymore. It rained each single day once I was on the present, and I’m simply over it at this level. It additionally rains so much in Florida, so I be certain that to hold an umbrella with me daily. I do get acknowledged at work now and again; being in a university city, there are loads of children that grew up watching Survivor. I keep in mind I used to be breaking apart a celebration in some unspecified time in the future final soccer season, and whereas I used to be in the midst of it, a child did a double-take and mentioned, “Wait… are you Dan from Survivor?”
Would you do Survivor once more?
Each time Jeff Probst needs to present me a name!
On Patrol: Reside, August 15 and 16, 9/8c, REELZ (Streams on Peacock and by way of REELZ+)