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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
