'Survivor' Season 48 cast: Meet the 18 new castaways hoping to win $1 million in Fiji

USA Today

29-01-2025

Are you ready for more "Survivor?"
The 18 new castaways are about to hit the beach in the latest season, premiering this month, and play a 26-day game filled with hardship, lack of food and sleep, deception, and betrayal.
Season 48 of the long-running reality competition show, which has been on air since 2000, involves players split into "tribes," facing challenges and living outdoors, all while aiming to vote each other out with the ultimate goal of being the last person standing and the winner of the $1 million prize.
Here's what to know about the latest group of people stranded in Fiji vying for the $1 million prize and title of "sole Survivor."
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When is the 'Survivor' Season 48 premiere?
Season 48 of the long-running reality competition show will premiere in a two-hour episode at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Episodes will shift to 90 minutes weekly starting Wednesday, March 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
How to watch 'Survivor' Season 48
The season will kick off with a two-hour episode on Feb. 26 on CBS.
"Survivor" Season 48 will also be available to stream on Paramount+, live and on demand for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs.
Don't miss new 'Survivor' 48 episodes:Subscribe to Paramount+.
Meet the 'Survivor' Season 48 cast
Stephanie Berger
Age : 38
: 38 Hometown : New York City
: New York City Current residence : Brooklyn, New York
: Brooklyn, New York Occupation: Tech product lead
Shauhin Davari
Age : 38
: 38 Hometown : San Francisco Bay Area, California
: San Francisco Bay Area, California Current residence : Costa Mesa, California
: Costa Mesa, California Occupation: Debate professor
Eva Erickson
Age : 24
: 24 Hometown : Egan, Minnesota
: Egan, Minnesota Current residence : Providence, Rhode Island
: Providence, Rhode Island Occupation: PhD candidate
Kyle Fraser
Age : 31
: 31 Hometown : Roanoke, Virginia
: Roanoke, Virginia Current residence : Brooklyn, New York
: Brooklyn, New York Occupation: Attorney
Mitch Guerra
Age : 34
: 34 Hometown : Waco, Texas
: Waco, Texas Current residence : Waco, Texas
: Waco, Texas Occupation: P.E. coach
Saiounia 'Sai' Hughley
Age : 30
: 30 Hometown : Philadelphia
: Philadelphia Current residence : Simi Valley, California
: Simi Valley, California Occupation: Marketing professional
Joe Hunter
Age : 45
: 45 Hometown : Vacaville, California
: Vacaville, California Current residence : West Sacramento, California
: West Sacramento, California Occupation: Fire captain
Kamilla Karthigesu
Age : 31
: 31 Hometown : Toronto, Canada
: Toronto, Canada Current residence : Foster City, California
: Foster City, California Occupation: Software engineer
David Kinne
Age : 39
: 39 Hometown : Long Beach, California
: Long Beach, California Current residence : Buena Park, California
: Buena Park, California Occupation: Stunt performer
Thomas Krottinger
Age : 34
: 34 Hometown : The Woodlands, Texas
: The Woodlands, Texas Current residence : Los Angeles
: Los Angeles Occupation: Music executive
Kevin Leung
Age : 34
: 34 Hometown : Fremont, California
: Fremont, California Current residence : Livermore, California
: Livermore, California Occupation: Finance manager
Cedrek McFadden
Age : 46
: 46 Hometown : Colombia, South Carolina
: Colombia, South Carolina Current residence : Greenville, South Carolina
: Greenville, South Carolina Occupation: Surgeon
Charity Nelms
Age : 34
: 34 Hometown : Monroe, Michigan
: Monroe, Michigan Current residence : St. Petersburg, Florida
: St. Petersburg, Florida Occupation: Flight attendant
Justin Pioppi
Age : 29
: 29 Hometown : Winthrop, Massachusetts
: Winthrop, Massachusetts Current residence : Winthrop, Massachusetts
: Winthrop, Massachusetts Occupation: Pizzeria manager
Bianca Roses
Age : 33
: 33 Hometown : West Orange, New Jersey
: West Orange, New Jersey Current residence : Arlington, Virginia
: Arlington, Virginia Occupation: PR consultant
Chrissy Sarnowsky
Age : 55
: 55 Hometown : Chicago
: Chicago Current residence : Chicago
: Chicago Occupation: Fire lieutenant
Star Toomey
Age : 28
: 28 Hometown : Monrovia, Liberia
: Monrovia, Liberia Current residence : Augusta, Georgia
: Augusta, Georgia Occupation: Sales expert
Mary Zheng
Age : 31
: 31 Hometown : Montgomery Village, Maryland
: Montgomery Village, Maryland Current residence : Philadelphia
: Philadelphia Occupation: Substance abuse counselor
Who is the host of 'Survivor'?
Jeff Probst has hosted all 47 seasons of the show, which has been on the air since 2000. He also serves as an executive producer.
Who won 'Survivor' Season 47?
Rachel LaMont, a 34-year-old graphic designer from Southfield, Michigan, was crowned the sole survivor of "Survivor" Season 47, receiving the most votes from the jury and beating finalists Sam Phalen and Sue Smey.
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