Love finds a way even in the most challenging of places, as some Survivor couples have shown with enduring relationships and families. Beyond the game's challenges and alliances, some Survivor contestants found lasting love, proving naysayers wrong, and staying together. From friendships deepening into romance to enduring marriages, Survivor has been a surprising catalyst for love stories that stand the test of time.

Not everyone needs to go on shows like Married At First Sight to find love, as Survivor, famous for its grueling challenges, strategic gameplay, and dramatic alliances, has also turned out to be a place where love blossoms. But not everyone who found romance on the island made it work, not even the show's longtime host, Jeff Probst, who once fell for a contestant.

Against the odds and skepticism from fans and fellow contestants, some Survivor couples have stood the test of time, winning both the $1 million prize and love,...