{"id":92621,"date":"2025-01-29T17:28:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T22:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=92621"},"modified":"2025-02-18T21:15:31","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T02:15:31","slug":"survivor-announces-the-18-new-castaways-competing-on-the-48th-edition-with-a-two-hour-season-premiere-on-wednesday-february-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/29\/survivor-announces-the-18-new-castaways-competing-on-the-48th-edition-with-a-two-hour-season-premiere-on-wednesday-february-26\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Survivor&#8221; Announces the 18 New Castaways Competing on the 48th Edition with a Two-Hour Season Premiere on Wednesday, February 26"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92622\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_5e3742d7184d4468.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_5e3742d7184d4468.webp 720w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_5e3742d7184d4468-300x190.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>SURVIVOR announced today the 18 new castaways who will compete against each other when the Emmy\u00ae Award-winning series premieres its 48th edition with a two-hour episode, on Wednesday, February 26 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET\/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The trailblazing reality series, which shifts to 90-minute weekly episodes beginning Wednesday, March 5 @ 8:00 PM, returns with a bold new group of competitors, inspired gameplay and momentous tribal councils. The show, which is also available to stream on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs), is hosted by Emmy Award\u00ae winner Jeff Probst.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92623\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92623\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-92623\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003.webp 1146w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003-1140x760.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92623\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click to Enlarge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Nearly 25 years since it first premiered, SURVIVOR continues to be the ultimate test of stamina and will as a fresh group of castaways begins the adventure of a lifetime when they&#8217;re stranded on the picturesque islands of Fiji. This latest group of players must form a new society and nimbly adapt to their surroundings while contending with unforeseen obstacles and navigating an increasingly complex social game. The participants will be divided into three tribes of six and face a season to remember from the moment they step on the beach. Even the strongest competitors will be tested and forced to dig deep mentally and physically to ensure their torch stays lit.<\/p><div id=\"morty-1163780261\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>The players competing on the 48th season are diverse competitors armed with fresh perspectives and a fervent passion for the game, with the same ultimate goal: to claim the title of Sole Survivor and win the $1 million prize.<\/p>\n<p>The following are the 18 new castaways competing this fall:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92641\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_f9c95c4bb8c6dac6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_f9c95c4bb8c6dac6.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_f9c95c4bb8c6dac6-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>Name: <strong>Stephanie Berger<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 38<br \/>\nHometown: New York City, N.Y.<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: Brooklyn, N.Y.<br \/>\nOccupation: Tech product lead<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92640\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_a98904d827ed10b6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_a98904d827ed10b6.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_a98904d827ed10b6-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>Name: <strong>Shauhin Davari<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 38<br \/>\nHometown: East Bay, Calif.<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: Costa Mesa, Calif.<br \/>\nOccupation: Debate professor<\/p><div id=\"morty-3465572847\" class=\"morty-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92639\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_b765f792f124049c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_b765f792f124049c.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_b765f792f124049c-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>Name: <strong>Eva Erickson<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24<br \/>\nHometown: Eagan, Minn.<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: Providence, R.I.<br \/>\nOccupation: PhD candidate<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92638\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_a9472627bb3e9fa2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_a9472627bb3e9fa2.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_a9472627bb3e9fa2-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>Name: <strong>Kyle Fraser<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 31<br \/>\nHometown: Roanoke, Va.<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: Brooklyn, N.Y.<br \/>\nOccupation: Attorney<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92637\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_21c5cabd6cc9ef60.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_21c5cabd6cc9ef60.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_21c5cabd6cc9ef60-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>Name: <strong>Mitch Guerra<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 34<br \/>\nHometown: Waco, Texas<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: Waco, Texas<br \/>\nOccupation: P.E. coach<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92636\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_c6ec53b99cc187ad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_c6ec53b99cc187ad.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_c6ec53b99cc187ad-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>Name: <strong>Saiounia &#8220;Sai&#8221; Hughley<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 30<br \/>\nHometown: Philadelphia<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: Simi Valley, Calif.<br \/>\nOccupation: Marketing professional<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92635\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_4c0dcce8c10e8c0c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_4c0dcce8c10e8c0c.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_4c0dcce8c10e8c0c-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>Name: <strong>Joe Hunter<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 45<br \/>\nHometown: Vacaville, Calif.<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: West Sacramento, Calif.<br \/>\nOccupation: Fire captain<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92634\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_55b2a58cd8b621f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_55b2a58cd8b621f.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_55b2a58cd8b621f-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>Name: <strong>Kamilla Karthigesu<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 31<br \/>\nHometown: Toronto, Canada<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: Foster City, Calif.<br \/>\nOccupation: Software engineer<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92633\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_119376de2c987597.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_119376de2c987597.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_119376de2c987597-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>Name: <strong>David Kinne<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 39<br \/>\nHometown: Long Beach, Calif.<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: Buena Park, Calif.<br \/>\nOccupation: Stunt performer<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92632\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_422b5259993c140b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_422b5259993c140b.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_422b5259993c140b-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/>Name: <strong>Thomas Krottinger<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 34<br \/>\nHometown: The Woodlands, Texas<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: Los Angeles<br \/>\nOccupation: Music executive<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92631\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_223419df0350d1a5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_223419df0350d1a5.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_223419df0350d1a5-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>Name: <strong>Kevin Leung<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 34<br \/>\nHometown: Fremont, Calif.<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: Livermore, Calif.<br \/>\nOccupation: Finance manager<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92630\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_127e322069a071f3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_127e322069a071f3.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_127e322069a071f3-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>Name: <strong>Cedrek McFadden<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 46<br \/>\nHometown: Colombia, S.C.<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: Greenville, S.C.<br \/>\nOccupation: Surgeon<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92629\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_b20d150b36d25d4c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_b20d150b36d25d4c.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_b20d150b36d25d4c-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>Name: <strong>Charity Nelms<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 34<br \/>\nHometown: Monroe, Mich.<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: St. Petersburg, Fla.<br \/>\nOccupation: Flight attendant<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92628\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_a50da4e4e624efef.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_a50da4e4e624efef.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_a50da4e4e624efef-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>Name: <strong>Justin Pioppi<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 29<br \/>\nHometown: Winthrop, Mass.<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: Winthrop, Mass.<br \/>\nOccupation: Pizzeria manager<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92627\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_bd9be70c05dd2efc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_bd9be70c05dd2efc.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_bd9be70c05dd2efc-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>Name: <strong>Bianca Roses<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 33<br \/>\nHometown: West Orange, N.J.<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: Arlington, Va.<br \/>\nOccupation: PR consultant<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92626\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_19d510f859007b79.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_19d510f859007b79.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_19d510f859007b79-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>Name: <strong>Chrissy Sarnowsky<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 55<br \/>\nHometown: Chicago<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: Chicago<br \/>\nOccupation: Fire lieutenant<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92625\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_7ab2f4646b88cab6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_7ab2f4646b88cab6.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_7ab2f4646b88cab6-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>Name: <strong>Star Toomey<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 28<br \/>\nHometown: Monrovia, Liberia<br \/>\nCurrent Residence: Augusta, Ga.<br \/>\nOccupation: Sales expert<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92624\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_fc24101971f2a394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_fc24101971f2a394.jpg 314w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Survivor48CastAnnouncement003_html_fc24101971f2a394-214x300.jpg 214w\" 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