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Newsweek
6 days ago
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'Survivor 50': Full Cast Lineup Revealed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Premiering in the summer of 2000, "Survivor" is one of the longest running reality programs on television. Its 49th season is set to premiere this fall and CBS is already getting Season 50 ready with a cast pulled from all over the series, including "The White Lotus" creator Mike White. Read More: Harry Potter Reboot Officially Announces New Harry, Ron, and Hermione With "Survivor" Season 50 marking an anniversary season, its cast is made up of 24 people from 19 different seasons of the hit series. "Survivor" host Jeff Probst announced the new, historic cast on "CBS Mornings". Here's everything you need to know about Season 50 of "Survivor", including who will be starring in it and when you can expect it to air. Pictured (L-R): Kamilla Karthigesu, Shauhin Davari, Eva Erickson, Joe Hunter, Chrissy Sarnowsky, Kyle Fraser, Star Toomey, Mitch Guerra, Mary Zheng and David Kinne. Pictured (L-R): Kamilla Karthigesu, Shauhin Davari, Eva Erickson, Joe Hunter, Chrissy Sarnowsky, Kyle Fraser, Star Toomey, Mitch Guerra, Mary Zheng and David Kinne. Robert Voets/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. Who is in the cast of Survivor 50? With "Survivor" Season 50 being an anniversary season, it's going to be full of competitors from previous entries in the game-changing reality series. According to CBS News, here's the complete list of the "Survivor 50" cast: Jenna Lewis-Dougherty: Seasons 1 and 8 Colby Donaldson: Seasons 2, 8, and 20 Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick: Seasons 10, 11, and 20 Cirie Fields: Seasons 12, 16, 20, and 34 Ozzy Lusth: Seasons 13, 16, 23, and 34 Benjamin "Coach" Wade: Seasons 18, 20, and 23 Aubry Bracco: Seasons 32, 34, and 38 Chrissy Hofbeck: Season 35 Christian Hubicki: Season 37 Angelina Keeley: Season 37 Mike White: Season 37 Rick Devens: Season 38 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) When will Survivor 50 premiere? We don't have a precise date for the debut of "Survivor" Season 50. After all, we still don't have a exact debut date for Season 49. Regardless we do know that "Survivor" Season 50 is set to air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ some time in the Spring of 2026. Could cast members return from season 49? Not only could cast members from Season 49 return but we know for a fact that two of the cast from "Survivor" Season 49 are indeed going to be competing in Season 50. Since Season 49 hasn't aired yet we don't know who those cast members are and they have only been identified as Player #1 and Player #2. More TV: What to Know About Robert Richardson and the 1982 Chicago Tylenol Murders Alix Earle Joins Dancing with the Stars: Everything Else to Know About S34
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Who won 'Survivor'? How Texas finalist Mitch Guerra fared in Season 48 finale
The torches have been snuffed, the million-dollar check has been cashed, and 'Survivor' Season 48 has officially crowned its victor. But for Texans everywhere, the real story might just be the heartbreaking, yet utterly Texan, exit of Waco's own Mitch Guerra, a 34-year-old P.E. coach who brought a little bit of the Lone Star State's grit to the shores of Fiji. While Brooklyn attorney Kyle Fraser ultimately outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted the competition to claim the $1 million prize in a nail-biting 5-2-1 jury vote, our local hero, Mitch Guerra, ended his Fijian adventure as the seventh member of the jury. Host Jeff Probst, ever the master of dramatic understatement, promised "blood" in the finale, and he delivered. The final five – Mitch, Kyle, Kamilla Karthigesu, Joe Hunter, and Eva Erickson – went through more twists and turns than a Texas two-step. Kamilla, in a stunning comeback that would make any Friday Night Lights coach proud, went from dead last in a puzzle to snagging the first immunity. Eva, meanwhile, was packing an idol that made her as untouchable as a rodeo clown on a good day. But alas, the tides of 'Survivor' can turn quickly. Despite the alliances and whispered plans, our P.E. coach found himself on the chopping block. The combined forces of Kyle, Joe, and Eva, seemingly worried that Mitch would charm his way to the end, sent him packing to the jury bench. Mitch became the latest addition to the jury, where he joined a distinguished group of fellow castaways, including another fellow Texan, Star Toomey from Augusta. The final immunity challenge saw Kyle snagging the win and taking Joe with him to the final three, leaving Kamilla and Eva to battle it out in the dreaded fire-making showdown. Eva powered through, securing her spot in the final three. So, while the million dollars may be heading to Brooklyn, Texas can hold its head high, knowing that one of our own made it to the final stages of Season 48. Mitch Guerra might not have brought home the cash, but he certainly brought a little bit of Texas to Fiji. And who knows, maybe next season, we'll see a contestant whose only advantage is a perfectly smoked brisket. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Who won 'Survivor' Season 48? Did the finalist from Texas win?
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Breaking down Survivor 48 with Survivor 47 runner-up Sam Phalen
Survivor 48 has come to an end, with castaway Kyle Fraser being named the Sole Survivor after yet another memorable run of the greatest game of all time. As we look back on this latest season, we've asked Survivor 47 runner-up Sam Phalen to help us break down all the big questions from what we just a sports journalist for FanSided, got close to being named Sole Survivor last fall but fell just short of that honor to Survivor 47 winner Rachel LaMont. However, his tenacity, social game and strategy plays more than cemented his place in the season's second spot and got him close to winning outright. Sam also one of the architects behind "Operation: Italy," one of the great strategy moves in the show's history. You may also remember his thrilling comeback in the fire-making competition to make the final three. Sam's Survivor expertise gives us great perspective on Survivor 48 from somebody who played and succeeded at the game, so let's run through some of his big takeaways. FTW: Kyle is our latest Survivor winner after a pretty terrific finale. What do you think set him apart by the time the jury's vote rolled around? Sam: Kyle was the only person in the game playing both sides from start to finish. As he said himself, he rode the middle. Not only was a part of the dominant alliance that chose who went home every week, he also had a side relationship with Kamilla [Karthigesu] and was able to manipulate information to get his way. A Survivor jury loves to be surprised. They want to hear something that wows them. Something they didn't know before sitting down at Final Tribal Council. Kyle being able to sit there and reveal the secrets he kept from everyone in the game not only impressed the jury, but made him look more credible than Joe [Hunter] and Eva [Erickson]. FTW: As one of the architects of all-time Survivor move 'Operation: Italy,' what was your favorite moment of strategy this season? Sam: Probably the plan from Kyle and Kamilla to blindside Shauhin. It reminded me of "Operation: Italy" a little bit. The best Survivor moves take detailed planning, acting and layers upon layers of details that further validate the scheme. People talk and fact-check information constantly, so you have to be thorough. Kyle referred to the move as a 'heist,' which is exactly how we described "Operation: Italy" in real time. FTW: Joe's game was the perfect example of how Survivor used to be played, before the era of cutthroat strategy took over for modern players. How do you size up his game and the way he approached his time in Fiji? Sam: Joe's social game was really, really impressive. It seemed like everyone on the island thought they were working with him and didn't want to cross him. He's a good person that was invested in building real relationships. That worked out for him and got him some longevity in the game. I think Joe ultimately struggled with jury management and sent a lot of scorned people to the jury. He probably could have been more cutthroat, too. Because he was playing such an honest game, it seemed like he assumed everyone else in his alliance would be, too. But Kyle and Kamilla had other plans and pulled one over on him one too many times to have the jury give him the victory. FTW: Is there a castaway for this season you feel deserves more credit for the game they played before their elimination? Sam: I think Shauhin [Davari] was a really savvy player that wasn't highlighted in the edit very much. A lot of people seemed to feel good about Shauhin. He's an eloquent speaker with a strategic mind that absolutely could have won the game had he not gone out at the final six. Because he worked so closely with Kyle and Joe, I think Shauhin's story takes a bit of a backseat to theirs throughout the season. Credit to Kyle for outplaying him at the end, but I think Shauhin was closer to winning the game than we see on T.V. FTW: When it comes to famous duos, where do Joe and Eva and Kyle and Kamilla stack up in the history of Survivor? Sam: Joe and Eva are certainly going to be one of the most memorable duos ever. Their relationship is always going to define Survivor 48. It's going to be the thing people remember when they reflect on this season five years from now. Kyle and Kamilla may go down as the greatest duo in Survivor history? Or at least on the top three? That sounds like hyperbole, but we've never seen a duo go 25 days without being discovered by the other players in the game. Everyone wants to do it, but nobody can. They're the new gold standard for what an alliance should look like. FTW: How do you feel about Survivor 48 as a whole? What do you think this season will be most remembered for? Sam: I think this will be remembered as Joe and Eva's season. The 'strength and loyalty' season. It's not beloved by the fans, and it definitely wasn't one of my favorites, but I think Kyle's dominant win gives it a pretty strong conclusion. Ultimately, seasons that are built on emotional connections are never going to translate as well through the TV screen as seasons that are built on strategic maneuvers. 48 didn't have much strategy, so it can be stagnant for a viewer tuning in for the shifting gameplay. It will play better on a binge rewatch than it did in real time. The greatest show on television. The greatest game on earth. Survivor, it was the honor of a lifetime. Coming up just short of the title of Sole Survivor is hard. But damn that was fun…and I look back with no regrets. So many more thoughts to come. #Survivor #Survivor47 — Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) December 20, 2024 FTW: Fill us in on what you're up to after finishing as the runner-up for Survivor 47. Sam: I've been staying active in the Survivor/Reality TV community while going through some pretty significant life changes. I got married in March of this year, had a dream honeymoon and recently started a new job. I'm currently covering the Chicago White Sox, my hometown team, as a writer and Site Expert at I've been doing a lot of traveling around the U.S. and the world and hope to continue with more big adventures soon! This article originally appeared on For The Win: Breaking down Survivor 48 with Survivor 47 runner-up Sam Phalen
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Why Survivor 48's Joe Hunter still leaves the game as a huge winner
When it comes to playing Survivor in the modern era, strategically (and, most often, amicably) stabbing people in the back is typically part of the formula for success. A big move, a "blindside," is a coveted attribute to add to your Survivor game, showing that you can indeed "outwit" your opponents and build your reputation for being a master of strategy. When the game first started, original winner Richard Hatch caught his opponents off-guard with his purposeful conniving, but it is now a critical piece to any Survivor castaway's game to win favor with the jury. To be honest, to play Survivor the old way, with more interpersonal integrity and with heavy reliance on alliance and sheer force of strength and will, won't earn you a lot of favor with the audience and potentially with the jurors. That's probably part of why Joe Hunter, Survivor 48's third-place finisher, didn't ultimately win the competition. This latest season's winner, Kyle Fraser, absolutely deserved winning in the context of the game. He arguably played the best strategy of any contestant outside of fellow secret alliance partner Kamilla Karthigesu, he meshed beautifully with the game's two best alliances for individual survival and he showed enough poise and power in the Immunity Challenges to build his Sole Survivor case. Kyle was an excellent Survivor victor. However, for so much of the season, it seemed like Joe was steamrolling his way to the finish line playing the game his way, which was pretty remarkable considering how Survivor has dramatically evolved from its inception. Final Tribal Council is always such a tricky spot where the makeup of any given jury can swing the game in some wild directions, but Joe found a way to make himself a frontrunner while eschewing traditional game strategy for a much more honorable approach to how he tried to win the whole shebang. No, Joe did not take home the million dollars, but he is still a pivotal game player in the show's recent history and leaves a huge winner. Joe showed audiences globally that you can still be a stand-up human being and make it far on the beaches of Fiji. He showed a path to play Survivor in the modern era where you really can advance week to week by playing a nearly impenetrable social game while dominating in the Immunity Challenges. He built one of the more impressive alliances in recent memory, and he made sure to keep it intact for as long as possible. No, he did not plot a traditional "blindside" or work his strategy in the shadows, but he didn't necessarily need those tactics to make his game as strong as it inevitably was by season's end. For a modern Survivor jury, this is not the path to currying votes in the face of strategic advancements. However, Joe even making it to the final three as a viable threat to winning altogether proves that he may be the prototype for a throwback style of Survival competitor. This entire season felt like a time capsule back to the early 2000s at times, which might be why Joe gained such a foothold on the competition. Joe never really had to sacrifice his integrity to maneuver in the game (depending on how you view David Kinne's beef with him), and he clearly became uncomfortable when the winds blew in the direction of playing the modern way being the only way to make it out for the next day. Perhaps that's why he felt like a unique contender in a Survivor landscape where potential players dream of how they'll pull off big moves and "blindsides" to win the game. However, it's just cool for where Survivor has gone that you got a player like Joe with such a strong moral compass and an eye for life bigger than the game being played. It's also why Kyle was such an easy person to root for by game's end, a Survivor winner who agonized how his fully fair deceptions might impact the castaways he developed close relationships with while in Fiji. It's clear how much this cast came together at the end, and how even a modern game of Survivor can build lifelong bonds in the heat of competition. Joe's relationship with Eva Erickson, Survivor's very first openly autistic castaway and an incredibly deserving runner up to Kyle by Final Tribal Council, really cemented why the former's run on the show was so special. It was always easy to root for both of these challengers from a human perspective, but it was something else altogether to see Joe at times perhaps sacrifice his individual game to see the bigger picture with Eva. The season's most powerful moment by a mile came when Joe left his tribe to comfort Eva during a particularly troubling episode for the latter, publicly exposing their alliance in an interaction that ultimately left show host Jeff Probst in tears. The empathy and character Joe showed in helping Eva during such a harrowing moment in the game cemented the two as one of the game's all-time duos, as it could become hard to root against them in a game where it's easy to lose sight of the person behind the player. Yes, strategy in Survivor often dictates you do just that in the spirit of friendly competition, but Joe seemed willing to fall short of his ultimate goal if it kept him from doing the right thing. That's pretty moving. Joe, Eva, Kyle, Kamilla and Mitch showed moments of remarkable character throughout, and it's really cool they were the last five standing by the season finale. Joe's ironclad bond with Eva might not have endeared those who prefer their Survivor to be as cutthroat as possible, but it was a welcome change of pace and a reminder that you can still play the game Joe's way and make it very far in the competition. Sure, you might not always leave with a million bucks this way, but for so much of this season, it felt like Joe was headed his way there with ease. Honestly, you wish Joe would have made this more central to his argument at Final Tribal Council. He should get many more flowers for finding a way to play the game his way, one build on unshakable bonds and consistent brawn, in this modern era and still making it as far as he did with such week-to-week dominance. That might not sway the jurors who want their season of Survivor represented by the most impressive strategy, but it still means Joe should leave Mamanuca Islands with his head held high. For a game that proudly creates heroes and villains, Joe gets to close his run on Survivor 48 as a clear hero. If his mission in heading to Fiji was that the world could see what a good guy he was and prove that even the good guys can find success in the world's greatest game without even strategically compromising their character, then mission accomplished. As a friend who is a huge Survivor fan shared with me in conversation about the finale, we have a feeling this season of Survivor will age well because of the genial spirit that largely dominated the island this go-around, and we have a feeling even those who didn't like Joe's game this time around for its lack of traditional "blindside" strategy will grow to appreciate it more in the years to come. Joe played the game his way with honor and determination, and he would have certainly a worthy Sole Survivor because of it. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Why Survivor 48's Joe Hunter still leaves the game as a huge winner
New York Post
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Survivor 48' star Kamilla Karthigesu reveals how the ‘shunned' jury really felt about the final 3
The lesser of three evils. Following her fourth place finish on 'Survivor 48,' Kamilla Karthigesu exclusively told The Post that the jury of the eliminated contestants weren't thrilled about voting for Eva Erickson, Joe Hunter or Kyle Fraser to win. 'People were just unhappy with everyone,' Karthigesu said. 'To be honest, they didn't like anyone sitting at the end. I think people were the least upset about Kyle.' 6 Kamilla Karthigesu in her interview with The Post. Page Six The 31-year-old software engineer, who was one of the five people that voted for Fraser, 31, to be the season's champion, explained that the jury resented the final three for their gameplay. 'I don't want to speak for anyone, but it feels like there is a bit of like…. people were completely shunned,' she shared. 'Some people in the big alliance didn't have any conversations with people outside of it, didn't have any strategy conversations with people outside of it.' 6 Joe Hunter, Eva Erickson, and Kyle Fraser in the 'Survivor 48' final three. CBS 'And then there was this other aspect of going around parading honesty and integrity, but you do have to eliminate people. And how do you call that honesty and integrity?' Karthigesu added. 'I think people wanted to see a bit of that too. Like owning that.' 6 The 'Survivor 48' jury. CBS Karthigesu also clarified when she and Fraser decided that Erickson, 24, and Hunter, 45, were the ideal people to sit next to in the end. 'I think it might have been around either the Shauhin vote or at final five. We never said let's make that person the winner. We just said that sitting next to them is your best chance at winning,' she explained. 'And saying sitting next to them means not sitting next to each other. And yeah, we both kind of had figured that that was the thing for us to do.' 6 Kamilla Karthigesu getting her torch snuffed during the 'Survivor 48' finale. CBS Furthermore, Karthigesu told The Post that as the game progressed, she realized the eventual final three weren't in the jury's good graces. 'I think that the further along the merge we go, the more and more that becomes true because the more people get eliminated that are unhappy about it,' she stated. 'Every time we'd sit at tribal council, as people spoke, I'd look over to the jury, see their reactions and people were not happy.' 6 Kamilla Karthigesu competing in a challenge on 'Survivor 48.' CBS Karthigesu continued, 'And seeing that with more and more people gave me the confidence where it's like, 'Oh, maybe I can sit next to them. Maybe I don't need to get rid of Joe. Maybe I should stick to them.' This was sort of later on into the merge, at least for me.' 6 Kamilla Karthigesu on 'Survivor 48.' CBS As for how she and Fraser kept their alliance a secret all season, Karthigesu chalked that up to the actions of three of her fellow jurors. 'I have to thank David, Mary and Star for that because they policed us on the island and they didn't let us talk to each other,' she revealed. 'I was followed around like pretty much everywhere. They would insert themselves into every single conversation.' 'So we just couldn't be seen talking to each,' Karthigesu added. 'And that's how we kept it on the down low. We were just very good at communicating.'
