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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Survivor' Turns 25 with a Twist of Taylor Swift: Charlie Davis' Swiftie Moment ReSurfaces in Music Catalog News
As Survivor prepared to commemorate the 25th anniversary of its historic 2000 debut on May 31, the show's official Instagram account took a surprising—and lovely—swing. Hours before the milestone, the iconic reality show jumped aboard the worldwide hype surrounding Taylor Swift by posting a fan-beloved clip from season 46 featuring contestant Charlie Davis, an ardent Swiftie. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The light-hearted nod was shared on May 30, the same day news broke that Taylor Swift had effectively re-purchased her original music catalog—a turning point in her long battle for ownership of her music. The timing couldn't have been more timely. "He'd be so happy today ????????????," the caption on the Instagram Story read over a throwback of Charlie Davis, whose Swift devotion was famously highlighted during the season's "Taylor Swift vs. Metallica" sketch. In the challenge, Davis faced off against fellow finalist Ben Katzman, self-professed Metallica superfan, in an entertaining task of naming the greatest number of songs by their respective musical idols. With indefatigable energy and encyclopedic knowledge, Davis outclassed Katzman and demonstrated just how run deep his Swiftie is. We can only imagine Davis's reaction right now, being oblivious to the life-altering news Swift has just shared. He's out of commission, having traveled to Fiji mere days ago to start filming Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, an all-star season with a twist of celebrating returning fan favorite players. The season will air in spring 2026. Fans were quick to love the sweet and funny Instagram reference, which beautifully summarized the place where pop culture met the long-standing Survivor history. It reminded us that although the series is centered on strategy, survival, and alliances, it's also a platform for interesting personalities—such as Davis—who inject heart, humor, and an affinity for pop icons like Taylor Swift into the wilderness. As Survivor enters its 26th year, the nostalgia is genuine, but so is the anticipation of what lies in store—particularly with series favorites coming back such as Davis, whose Swiftie vibe has now become a part of Survivor history.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'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
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Vote for ‘Survivor 50': The 3 new questions center around design, survival, and strategy
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The third round of fan voting for Survivor 50 opens on April 16 during the eighth episode of Survivor 48, titled "A Rift Between All of Us," which begins airing at 8 p.m. ET. CBS has confirmed to Gold Derby the three new questions and descriptions up for grabs this time around. They encompass vastly different aspects of the game we all love: design, survival, and strategy. Remember, the yet-to-be-named cast members who take part in Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans won't know which options viewers picked until they actually arrive on the island. More from GoldDerby 1. Individual Immunity Necklace "Time for another design element! Which individual immunity necklace would you like to see in Survivor 50?" 2. Tribe Supplies "Give them their supplies or make them earn them?" 3. Twists "The right twist at the right moment can change the game for players in exciting ways. But some fans prefer a more straightforward game where strategic alliances are all that matter. Which are you?" As usual, you can vote for Survivor 50 at this CBS link. Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS - Credit: Sonja Flemming/CBS Sonja Flemming/CBS Seasons 49 and 50 will film back-to-back this summer and begin airing in September 2025 and February 2026, respectively. The golden anniversary cycle will consist of all-star players that "represent the entire series," Jeff Probst has confirmed. For the first time ever, as the In the Hands of the Fans subtitle suggests, "our loyal fans will take control — deciding key elements of the game, from twists to idols to advantages," the host/showrunner added. "I can't wait to see what the fans choose for our returning players!' To date, the following questions/topics have already been voted on by viewers: "Tribe Colors," "Rice or No Rice," "Final Four Firemaking," "Vote Reveal in Los Angeles or Fiji," "Final Four Challenge," "Advantages," and "To Switch or Not to Switch." Earlier this week at a Q&A in Santa Monica, Probst declared, "It's fun to watch the tallies come in," referring to the previous voting rounds. "I nervously click the link and I go, 'Please be something fun.'" He urged people at home to vote for options that will "let the players play." While the 50th installment is still a year away, the 48th edition is airing now. After last week's double elimination of Cedrek McFadden and Saiounia "Sai" Hughley, there are still 10 players in the running to win the $1 million prize: Chrissy Sarnowsky, David Kinne, Eva Erickson, Joe Hunter, Kamilla Karthigesu, Kyle Fraser, Mary Zheng, Mitch Guerra, Shauhin Davari, and Star Toomey. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby Sign up for Gold Derby's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Survivor's Jeff Probst Details ‘Painfully Difficult' Task of Casting Season 50 Returnees: ‘There's Blood Everywhere!' — Watch
In next year's Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, you are going to decide certain elements of how the game will be played! But what fans won't be deciding is its returning cast, and with over 700 players to choose from, host Jeff Probst is getting real about the 'brutal' task ahead for the show's producers. After all, how do you select just 20 dynamic players out of a sea of hundreds? 'I am open to ideas!' Probst told TVLine in our in-studio interview above. 'We had about 200 [to start] and we said, 'OK, these are all interesting names' and you can make a different case for each of them. Then we got it down to 100. That first cut was brutal! Then we got it down to 70 and now there's blood everywhere! So, I am not gonna lie and tell you we know who's going to be on the show right now because we don't. It was extremely exciting and painfully difficult to do because there are going to be people disappointed all over the place, but there's going to be a lot of people very excited to be the representative of our 50th season.' More from TVLine Paradise's James Marsden Takes Us Inside Cal's Most POTUS Moment So Far: 'If I Were President, This Is How I Would Want to Speak' - Watch Survivor's Jeff Probst Weighs In on That Major Season 49 Casting Rumor Beyond the Gates Video: Tamara Tunie Confirms She Will Sing on CBS' New Daytime Drama, Plus More Scoop Fan voting for the big anniversary season began Wednesday night, jump-starting a process that will allow viewers to vote on aspects like rice, idols, the Final 4 fire-making challenge and much more. But relinquishing that much creative control, Probst admits, has been 'a little terrifying.' Our Survivor 50 Dream Cast View List 'It is still, even in this moment, a little terrifying because we're used to designing the game,' he says. 'There's symmetry, there's a payoff, we know what's going to be in the game… But this is going to truly be an experiment and I think it is the next evolution which is, 'Let's give the fans an array of choices and let's see what they choose, and see what game we end up with!'' In our interview above, Probst breaks down the genesis of the Season 50 theme, and reflects on the show's 25-year legacy. We also chat about the highly debated fire-making challenge, and I tell him exactly where my vote will be going (#JusticeForChrissy!). Watch the full interview by pressing PLAY above, then hit the comments with your thoughts! Best of TVLine Weirdest TV Crossovers: Always Sunny Meets Abbott, Family Guy vs. Simpsons, Nine-Nine Recruits New Girl and More ER Turns 30: See the Original County General Crew, Then and Now The Best Streaming Services in 2024: Disney+, Hulu, Max and More
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Survivor's Jeff Probst Details ‘Painfully Difficult' Task of Casting Season 50 Returnees: ‘There's Blood Everywhere!' — Watch
In next year's Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, you are going to decide certain elements of how the game will be played! But what fans won't be deciding is its returning cast, and with over 700 players to choose from, host Jeff Probst is getting real about the 'brutal' task ahead for the show's producers. After all, how do you select just 20 dynamic players out of a sea of hundreds? 'I am open to ideas!' Probst told TVLine in our in-studio interview above. 'We had about 200 [to start] and we said, 'OK, these are all interesting names' and you can make a different case for each of them. Then we got it down to 100. That first cut was brutal! Then we got it down to 70 and now there's blood everywhere! So, I am not gonna lie and tell you we know who's going to be on the show right now because we don't. It was extremely exciting and painfully difficult to do because there are going to be people disappointed all over the place, but there's going to be a lot of people very excited to be the representative of our 50th season.' More from TVLine Paradise's James Marsden Takes Us Inside Cal's Most POTUS Moment So Far: 'If I Were President, This Is How I Would Want to Speak' - Watch Survivor's Jeff Probst Weighs In on That Major Season 49 Casting Rumor Beyond the Gates Video: Tamara Tunie Confirms She Will Sing on CBS' New Daytime Drama, Plus More Scoop Fan voting for the big anniversary season began Wednesday night, jump-starting a process that will allow viewers to vote on aspects like rice, idols, the Final 4 fire-making challenge and much more. But relinquishing that much creative control, Probst admits, has been 'a little terrifying.' Our Survivor 50 Dream Cast View List 'It is still, even in this moment, a little terrifying because we're used to designing the game,' he says. 'There's symmetry, there's a payoff, we know what's going to be in the game… But this is going to truly be an experiment and I think it is the next evolution which is, 'Let's give the fans an array of choices and let's see what they choose, and see what game we end up with!'' In our interview above, Probst breaks down the genesis of the Season 50 theme, and reflects on the show's 25-year legacy. We also chat about the highly debated fire-making challenge, and I tell him exactly where my vote will be going (#JusticeForChrissy!). Watch the full interview by pressing PLAY above, then hit the comments with your thoughts! Best of TVLine Weirdest TV Crossovers: Always Sunny Meets Abbott, Family Guy vs. Simpsons, Nine-Nine Recruits New Girl and More ER Turns 30: See the Original County General Crew, Then and Now The Best Streaming Services in 2024: Disney+, Hulu, Max and More
