Meet the 'Survivor' Season 50 Cast
The CBS competition series will soon mark its 50th season, and some familiar faces are returning for the momentous occasion.
On May 28, 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst announced the 24 returning players who have signed up to compete in the 50th season, which premieres in spring 2026.
The list includes 'Survivor' alum and 'White Lotus' creator Mike White. From fan favorites to villains and everything in between, here's the list of contestants.
Season 50 'Survivor' Contestants
Jenna Lewis-Dougherty
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 1 (Borneo), 8 (All-Stars)
Colby Donaldson
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 2 (The Australian Outback), 8 (All-Stars), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains)
Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 10 (Palau), 11 (Guatemala), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains)
Cirie Fields
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 12 (Panama-Exile Island), 16 (Micronesia — Fans vs. Favorites), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 34 (Game Changers)
Ozzy Lusth
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 13 (Cook Islands), 16 (Micronesia — Fans vs. Favorites), 23 (South Pacific), 34 (Game Changers)
Benjamin 'Coach' Wade
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 18 (Tocantins — The Brazilian Highlands), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 23 (South Pacific)
Aubry Bracco
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 32 (Kaôh Rōng — Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty), 34 (Game Changers), 38 (Edge of Extinction)
Chrissy Hofbeck
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 35 (Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers)
Christian Hubicki
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath)
Angelina Keeley
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath)
Mike White
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath)
Rick Devens
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 38 (Edge of Extinction)
Jonathan Young
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 42
Dee Valladares
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 45 winner
Emily Flippen
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 45
Quintavius 'Q' Burdette
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 46
Tiffany Ervin
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 46
Charlie Davis
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 46
Genevieve Mushaluk
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 47
Kamilla Karthigesu
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 48
Kyle Fraser
Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 48 winner
Joseph Hunter
Past 'Survivor appearances: Season 48
Two additional contestants from Season 49, premiering fall 2025
What to know about Season 50
According to a press release, Season 50 of 'Survivor' will 'push the series into uncharted territory and impact the players like never before' since the game is now 'In the Hands of the Fans' for the first time.
Leading up to the season, fans voted on several elements of the game, including the following: 'Idols or No Idols,' 'Final Four Fire Making: Keep It or Lose It' and 'Live Finale and Reunion Show in L.A. — or Keep the Winner Reveal and Aftershow in the Jungles of Fiji.'
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