Stavros Floros was seriously injured on May 11, 2026, while he was in Santo Domingo for the filming of Survivor. During a break from the game, he had gone snorkeling with another contestant when he was hit by a tourist boat. The propeller caused him extremely serious injuries, as a result of which he lost his left leg and underwent a series of surgeries.
After the accident, Floros was transferred to the United States for specialized treatment and underwent multiple surgeries before returning to Greece. Survivor ended prematurely, with Giorgos Lianos announcing the young man as the winner of this year's cycle. In early September, it became known that the 22-year-old took legal action, claiming more than $100 million in damages.
According to reports cited in court documents, he claims that there were insufficient protection measures in the sea area where he was engaged in underwater fishing. Among other things, it raises issues about the presence of security boats and the warning of passing tourist boats. Acun Medya, for its part, has rejected the complaints made public, calling them unfounded. In her announcement on September 4, she also stated that she had no knowledge of any filing of a lawsuit against her.
In this climate came the position attributed to Stathis Schizas. The businessman and former winner of Survivor, having experienced the conditions of the game in Santo Domingo himself, reportedly expressed his disagreement with Floros' choice to turn against the production. The phrase "You don't bite a hand that has fed you" captures the logic of gratitude and dedication towards a partnership that has offered professional opportunities. In this particular case, however, it acquires particular gravity, as it concerns a person who has suffered a permanent disability and is claiming a judicial examination of the circumstances of his injury.
