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5 days ago
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‘Survivor 50' Cast Photos: All The Castaways Confirmed For CBS Competition
Survivor 50 is set to welcome back legendary players from the CBS competition, and host Jeff Probst recently revealed most of the cast. The cast of Survivor's landmark 50th season will feature 24 players competing for the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million prize. More from Deadline As 'After Midnight' Ends, 'Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen' Returns To CBS Late-Night Slot IBEW Touts "Landmark" New Tentative Agreement With CBS 2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming Notable players returning for Survivor include The White Lotus creator Mike White, first featured in Season 37: David Vs. Goliath. Other castaways include Season 1's Jenna Lewis-Dougherty, Season 2's Colby Donaldson, and competing for the fifth time, Cirie Fields. RELATED: Following her win on the inaugural season of Peacock's The Traitors, Fields is back for more Survivor after being featured in Seasons 12: Panama-exile Island, 16: Micronesia – Fans Vs. Favorites, 20: Heroes Vs. Villains, 34: Game Changers. RELATED: Survivor 50 is dubbed 'In the Hands of the Fans,' with viewers having an impact on the game like never before. Earlier this year, fans voted on key elements of the game, including '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.' The players won't know what the fans voted for until the competition starts. RELATED: Only 22 names were revealed for Survivor 50, with the two remaining players coming from Survivor 49, which will air this fall on CBS. Survivor 50 will premiere in Spring 2026. Scroll through the photo gallery below to meet the cast of . Best of Deadline 'The Morning Show' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
Mint
5 days ago
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- Mint
Survivor 50 cast unveiled: Mike White, Cirie Fields, Ozzy Lusth and more return; Watch all season recap here
The Survivor Season 50 has been confirmed officially by the makers. Recently, the show host Jeff Probst announced the 24 returning players who will be starring in the upcoming season. As quoted by Variety, the upcoming season is set to 'push the series into uncharted territory and impact the players like never before.' For the first time in the history of the show, fans were given the power to decide the fate of the game. Earlier this year, viewers voted on major elements of the upcoming season, including the presence of hidden idols, the continuation of fire-making challenges, and the return of the live finale and a reunion in Los Angeles. Speaking at a recent panel for the CBS series, the host shared his surprise to fans voting in favour of a twist-free Season 50. 'Maybe there's some of you here today who want a season with no idols, no switches. I'm pretty sure it's gonna be more boring than you think,' he said as per Variety. 'So I'm hoping people vote to let the players play, and that they want idols in the game, but we'll see. It's fun to watch the tallies. We've done a couple. You voted on things already. It's very fun to see. I nervously click the link sent to me, thinking, 'Please be something fun.'' The Survivor first debuted in 2000. The winner of Season 50 will take home the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million prize. The Survivor Season 50 cast includes: Jenna Lewis-Dougherty - Seasons 1, 8 Colby Donaldson - Seasons 2, 8, 20 Stephanie LaGrossa Kendrick - Seasons 10, 11, 20 Cirie Fields - Seasons 12, 16, 20, 34 Ozzy Lusth - Seasons 13, 16, 23, 34 Benjamin 'Coach' Wade - Seasons 18, 20, 23 Aubry Bracco - Seasons 32, 34, 38 Chrissy Hofbeck - Season 35 Christian Hubicki - Season 37 Angelina Keeley - Season 37 Jonathan Young - Season 42 Dee Vallardes - Season 45 winner Emily Flippen - Season 45 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 addition to these names, there will also be two players who competed in the upcoming Season 49. Survivor Season 50 will premiere on CBS in Spring 2026. Meanwhile, all 48 seasons of Survivor are currently available on Paramount+.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 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. 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
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 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
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Breaking down Survivor 48 with Survivor 47 runner-up Sam Phalen
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 watched. Why Survivor 48's Joe Hunter still leaves the game as a huge winner Sam, 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. 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!
