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CBS's ‘Survivor' announces cast of milestone 50th season
(WSPA) – CBS announced Wednesday which 24 returning players will face off in the milestone 50th installment of the reality competition series Survivor. The cast members span 25 years of Survivor, including one cast member from the show's inaugural season which aired in the summer of 2000. The season will feature elements voted on by fans of the show. Fans voted on elements including 'Idols or No Idols,' 'Final Four Fire Making: Keep It or Lose It,' and more. Players won't know what fans voted for until they are on the island competing. Survivor 50 will premiere in spring 2026 on CBS. Here is a full list of the contestants who will take part in the season: 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), 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 (premieres in fall 2025) Player #2 from Season 49 (premieres in fall 2025) Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Who is in the cast of Survivor 50? Memphis castaway set to compete in Fiji once again
Season 50 of the hit reality show "Survivor" is set to air in 2026, but unlike seasons past, we already know some of the castaways, including one from Memphis. Quintavius "Q" Burdette who competed to be the "lone survivor" on Season 46 of the show, is headed back to Fiji to compete with other previous castaways against each other in group and individual challenges for the title of "sole survivor" and the $1 million cash prize that comes with it. For 25 years, "Survivor" has entertained millions as groups of sometimes 20 competed to be the lone survivor. And to celebrate the 50th season, some of the original cast members are making their way back to the beaches of Fiji for "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans". But for "Survivor" 50 there will be a bit of a twist, with the fans holding the power to decide some of the key elements of gameplay prior to filming, including whether to have hidden immunity idols available for players and if there will be a final four fire-making challenge. Here's everything to know about "Survivor" 50 and Tennessee's connection to the show. "Survivor," hosted by Jeff Probst, has been on the air since 2000. The list for Survivor 50 is fairly long and there are still two members expected to be tapped from season 49 after it airs in the fall of 2025, according to reports from multiple media and entertainment outlets. But here's who Probst named on May 28 during an interview on "CBS Mornings", and which season/s they appeared in. (Note seasons 33 to present have all been filmed in Fiji.) Aubry Bracco: Seasons 32 (Kaôh Rōng – Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty), 34 (Game Changers), 38 (Edge of Extinction) Q Burdette: Season 46 Charlie Davis: Season 46 Rick Devens: Season 38 (Edge of Extinction) Colby Donaldson: Seasons 2 (The Australian Outback), 8 (All-Stars), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Jenna Lewis-Dougherty: Season 1 (Borneo), 8 (All-Stars) Tiffany Ervin: Season 46 Cirie Fields: Seasons 12 (Panama-Exile Island), 16 (Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 34 (Game Changers) Emily Flippen: Season 45 Kyle Fraser: Season 48 Chrissy Hofbeck: Season 35 (Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers) Christian Hubicki: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Joseph Hunter: Season 48 Kamilla Karthigesu: Season 48 Angelina Keeley: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick: Seasons 10 (Palau), 11 (Guatemala), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Ozzy Lusth: Seasons 13 (Cook Islands), 16 (Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites), 23 (South Pacific), 34 (Game Changers) Genevieve Mushaluk: Season 47 Dee Valladares: Season 45 Benjamin "Coach" Wade: Seasons 18 (Tocantins – The Brazilian Highlands), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 23 (South Pacific) Mike White: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Jonathan Young: Season 42 Burdette is a Mississippi native who now calls Memphis home. A graduate of Ole Miss, he was a wide receiver on the football team and ran track and field, competing from 2012 to 2015. Burdette grew up in Senatobia, Mississippi as one of 17 children. He first appeared on "Survivor" Season 46 in 2024 and was voted off of the island after 23 days. The 50th season is set to premiere in February 2026 with long-running host Probst still at the helm, according to CBS. There have been 19 contestants from Tennessee. Of these, only one person has won and two have come in second. The list is based on the place the contestants finished in their individual seasons. Finished in first place: Tina Wesson (Australian Outback) from Knoxville, she also came in 18th during the All-Stars season and fourth in Blood vs. Waters. Finished in second place: Gavin Whitson (Edge of Extinction) from Erwin, Sam Phalen of Nashville (Season 47) Finished in fourth place: Tamara Johnson-George (Tocantins) from Nashville Finished in fifth place: Baylor Wilson (San Juan del Sur) from Nashville and Julie Alley (Season 45) from Brentwood Finished in sixth place: Erik Huffman (China) from Nashville and Quintavius Burdette (Season 46) from Memphis Finished in seventh place: Matt Elrod (Redemption Island) from Nashville Finished in ninth place: Whitney Duncan (South Pacific) from Nashville Finished in tenth place: Gretchen Cordy (Borneo) from Clarksville Finished in twelfth place: Libby Vincek (Ghost Island) from Nashville and Dwight Moore (Season 43) from Collierville Finished in thirteenth place: Travis Sampson (Vanuatu) from Blountville and Hali Ford (Game Changers) from Knoxville Finished in fifteenth place: Tanya Vance (Thailand) from Kingsport, Ryan Shoulders (Pearl Islands) from Clarksville, Melinda Hyder (Panama) from Sevierville, and Jessica Figuera (Millennials vs. Gen. X) from Nashville Episodes will 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 an episode airs. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: 'Survivor' 50 cast: Tennessean set to return to Fiji. Here's when
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3 days ago
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- NBC News
Meet the 'Survivor' Season 50 Cast
'Survivor' is preparing to celebrate a big anniversary with some major power players. 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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3 days ago
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Mike White returns to "Survivor" for milestone 50th season
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 Spring 2026 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Complete "Survivor" 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) Trump delivers Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery SpaceX loses contact with its Starship, spins out of control Elon Musk estimates when SpaceX will launch its first uncrewed Starship to Mars
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3 days ago
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'Survivor' Season 50 Cast Revealed: See Which Fan-Favorite Players Are Returning
The cast of Survivor season 50 was announced on CBS Mornings on May 28 Mike White and Jenna Lewis-Dougherty, from the show's first season 25 years ago, are among the list of returning players heading to the beaches of Fiji The milestone season is slated to premiere in February 2026The cast for Survivor's milestone 50th season is finally here. Mike White and Jenna Lewis-Dougherty, from the show's first season 25 years ago, are among the list of returning players heading to the beaches of Fiji for Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, it was announced Wednesday, May 28, on CBS Mornings. There are also two remaining slots for two players from the upcoming 49th season, which premieres this fall. See the full cast list here: 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) 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 In the hours leading up to the cast announcement, the official Survivor social media accounts hinted at which castaways would be joining the cast, not by revealing their names but instead by revealing which season they were from. These social media posts confirmed that the season 50 cast would include players from the first season, which aired in 2000, through season 48, which wrapped earlier this month. Survivor 50, which premieres in February 2026 and is hosted by Jeff Probst, was announced by CBS earlier this year as a way to celebrate the show's history and put its fans in the spotlight. Over the past few months, fans voted on aspects of the game for season 50, ranging from aesthetic choices like tribe colors and immunity necklace designs, to key aspects of the gameplay — including the final four fire-making challenge, first introduced in season 35, or if there will be hidden immunity idols, a power that has been a staple of the show since season 11 — and more. "From the very first season, Survivor has been evolving. Now, for our 50th season, it's time for the next evolution," Probst said in a press release at the time. "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans is unlike anything we've done before," Probst continued. "I can't wait to see what the fans choose for our returning players." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Survivor season 50 airs in February 2026 on CBS. Read the original article on People
