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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
13 biggest snubs from the Survivor 50 returning cast reveal
13 biggest snubs from the Survivor 50 returning cast reveal We finally have the cast for the 50th season of CBS' reality TV phenomenon Survivor! (Yes, we really are all that old). While the lineup of all-star castaways for the highly-anticipated season include many favorites like Colby Donaldson, Joe Hunter and Ozzy Lusth, there were obviously a number beloved former contestants who didn't make the cut. Survivor host and producer Jeff Probst explained a bit about what went into casting this season during the Wednesday morning reveal. 'Here's what we realized early on,' Probst told CBS Mornings. 'Casting Survivor 50 was kind of like casting the ultimate all-time movie. And you think about all the actors who are alive today that you could put in that movie, but there is only so many roles, and we wanted 50 to be a little taste of everything. 'Cause, Gayle, we've done Heroes vs. Villains, and Game Changers, and Fans vs. Favorites, and winners. We wanted to taste every flavor, every type personality, all the eras.' GET BUFF: Photos of the 24 Survivor 50 castaways officially returning to Fiji That certainly makes sense, but fans can still feel disappointed some of their favorites won't be returning to Fiji. These players top the list of snubs. Jesse Lopez (Season 43) Jeremy Collins (Seasons 29, 31, 40) Carolyn Wiger (Season 44) Spencer Bledsoe (Seasons 28, 31) Gabby Pascuzzi (Season 37) Kaleb Gebrewold (Season 45) Yam Yam Arocho (Season 44) Jonathan Penner (Seasons 13, 16, 25) Ricard Foyé (Season 41) Carson Garrett (Season 44) Yul Kwon (Season 13, 40) Evvie Jagoda (Season 41) Kellee Kim (Season 39)
CBS News
3 days ago
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- CBS News
"The White Lotus" creator Mike White returns to "Survivor" for milestone 50th season: See the full cast
Emmy Award-winning "The White Lotus" creator Mike White is trading luxury resort drama for tribal council strategy, returning to CBS's "Survivor" after his breakout second-place finish during season 37 launched him to Hollywood stardom. White headlines a cast of 24 returning players for the reality competition's milestone 50th season, host Jeff Probst announced Wednesday on "CBS Mornings." The cast represents contestants from 19 different seasons, including two players from the upcoming Season 49 set to premiere this fall. Season 45 winner Dee Valladares and Season 46's Charlie Davis are among the recent alumni selected for the anniversary season. Veteran players Colby Donaldson, who competed in Seasons 2, 8 and 20, and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, featured in Seasons 10, 11 and 20, will return after extended absences from the competition. "Survivor" premiered in May 2000 and has become one of television's longest-running reality competitions. The 50th season is expected to air in 2026 on CBS. Complete Season 50 Cast Jenna Lewis-Dougherty: Seasons 1 (Borneo), 8 (All-Stars) Colby Donaldson: Seasons 2 (The Australian Outback), 8 (All-Stars), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick: Seasons 10 (Palau), 11 (Guatemala), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Cirie Fields: Seasons 12 (Panama-Exile Island), 16 (Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 34 (Game Changers) Ozzy Lusth: Seasons 13 (Cook Islands), 16 (Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites), 23 (South Pacific), 34 (Game Changers) Benjamin "Coach" Wade: Seasons 18 (Tocantins – The Brazilian Highlands), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 23 (South Pacific) Aubry Bracco: Seasons 32 (Kaôh Rōng – Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty), 34 (Game Changers), 38 (Edge of Extinction) Chrissy Hofbeck: Season 35 (Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers) Christian Hubicki: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Angelina Keeley: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Mike White: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Rick Devens: Season 38 (Edge of Extinction) Jonathan Young: Season 42 Dee Valladares: Season 45 winner Emily Flippen: Season 45 Q Burdette: Season 46 Tiffany Ervin: Season 46 Charlie Davis: Season 46 Genevieve Mushaluk: Season 47 Kamilla Karthigesu: Season 48 Kyle Fraser: Season 48 winner Joseph Hunter: Season 48 Player #1 from Season 49 (premiering Fall 2025) Player #2 from Season 49 (premiering Fall 2025)
