Survivoris back and bigger than ever: The super-size 50th season of the hit reality show is the largest yet, with a whopping 24 fan favorites from previous games seeking to outwit, outlast and outplay their competitors.
This season, titledSurvivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, will see the group divided into three tribes, each starting with eight players before whittling down their numbers at each tribal council. And with the playersalready well aware of each other's approach to game play(with the exception of the Season 49 competitors, who played back-to-back games) these aspiring Sole Survivorsare entering the island with many preconceived ideas about their fellow competitors. That includes who they want booted ASAP.
Among the players this year areThe White Lotuscreator Mike White, marking his second time seeking out the Sole Survivor crown. Meanwhile, Jenna Lewis-Dougherty, who appeared on the first season of the show in 2000, as well as Season 8's all-star season, will also compete. So, too, will Cirie Fields, who has appeared on four previous seasons of the show — and went on to win the first season ofThe Traitorsand compete onBig Brother.
Here's a rundown of all the players.
The Cila Tribe
Rick Devans
Previous season:Edge of Extinction
Though he only played one season of the show, Devens is deeply rooted in theSurvivorfandom as host of the show's official podcastOn Fire.
Jenna Lewis-Dougherty
Previous seasons:Borneo,All-Stars
Lewis-Dougherty was a part of the very first season ofSurvivorback in 2000, becoming the second tribal council member when she exited the game in eighth place. She returned for the show'sAll-Starsseason in 2004, when she finished in third place.
Cirie Fields
Previous seasons:Panama, Micronesia, Heroes vs. Villains, Game Changers
Prior to the current season ofSurvivor, Fields appeared on four seasons of the U.S. version. Last year, she represented her home country onAustralian Survivor.Fields, however, has yet to earn the title of Sole Survivor.
"Cirie scares me because she's so good," Jonathan Young toldthe Hollywood Reporterof Fields. "She's like a mom out here. Everybody respects Cirie, but I think everybody fears Cirie."
Emily Flippen
Previous season: Season 45
Flippen, a financial analyst, came in seventh place during her oneSurvivorgame. She told THR she's concerned about the brawnier players, such as Young, who tend to be protected early on.
Christian Hubicki
Previous season:David vs. Goliath
Hubicki, who placed seventh on his season, is a robotics professor, and once recited hismaster's thesis during an immunity challengeto stay focused.
Joe Hunter
Previous season: Survivor 48
Hunter, who went viral forassisting fellow player Eva Erickson during an autistic "episode" on her season, finished third after playing a compassionate game.
Savannah Louie
Louie is one of the few Sole Survivors competing this season, having taken home the $1 million prize on the 49th season. She is also one of the two players this season to play back-to-back games, something that could be an advantage to her.
Wade toldTHRthat he doesn't have a "good vibe" from the two Season 49 players for that reason. "I don't know them but I'm having flashbacks of Russell [Hantz] and how he came intoHeroes vs. Villainsand nobody knew how he played and he lied to us," Wade said. "I have a fear of the two new players because they know all of us, and none of us know how they play."
Ozzy Lusth
Previous seasons:Cook Islands, Micronesia, South Pacific, Game Changers
The strong competitor crushed many physical challenges during his four previous games, but lacked some of the other skills necessary to become Sole Survivor — he finished as the runner-up to his first season, which wasCook Islands, and in third place onSouth Pacific.
The Kalo Tribe
Charlie Davis
Previous season: Season 46
Davis,Survivor's biggest Swiftie, played only once before, having been betrayed by his ally Maria in the final tribal council.
Tiffany Ervin
Previous season: Season 46
Ervin previously finished in eighth place on Season 46, and previously toldEntertainment Weekly,she'd love to return to the game before her Season 50 casting was announced.
Chrissy Hofbeck
Previous season:Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers
Hofbeck was a runner-up on her only season playingSurvivor. She took home four different immunity challenges during her run.
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Kamilla Karthigesu
Previous season: Season 48
Karthigesu played just two seasons ago, but she's back, having previously gotten to the final episode of the series. That season was won by Kyle Fraser, who is also competing onSurvivorthis season.
Stephenie LaGrossaKendrick told THR that Karthigesu is someone who "concerns" her a lot in the game. "She prides herself on lying and likes to lie," she said, noting that she's a "huge threat."
Dee Valladares
Previous season: Season 45
Entrepreneur Valladares took home the Sole Survivor trophy her first time playing, becoming the first Cuban-American to earn the win.
Benjamin "Coach" Wade
Previous seasons:Tocantins, Heroes vs. Villains, South Pacific
The self-described "Dragon Slayer" and former soccer coach returns to the game for the fourth time.
Mike White
Previous season:David vs. Goliath
The writer, director and actor came in second place on theDavid vs. Goliathseason. For anyone concerned that Season 4 ofThe White Lotuswill take a creative dip due to White's focus onSurvivor, he said it'sactually the opposite.
"To be totally honest, it's one of the appeals of coming here is I need to stop thinking aboutThe White Lotus," he told Entertainment Weekly. "I love it, but I also feel like it's a fire hose into my mouth of feedback on the show coming up. And I want the next season to be inspired. I want it to really be great and not just trying to fulfill another slot or something. And I think the only way it can be that is if I really get a reset."
Jonathan Young
Previous season: Season 42
The brawny Young — he's both an athlete and a bodyguard — is back, having previously finished in fourth place on his sole season.
The Vatu Tribe
Angelina Keeley
Previous season:David vs. Goliath
Keeley is one of the three players from Season 37. Sheappeared in a cameo roleon the third season ofThe White Lotusin Thailand, thanks to her connection to White. Ahead of Season 50, Donaldson revealed to THR that he considers Keeley a "big threat" to the other players.
Aubry Bracco
Previous seasons:Kaôh Rōng, Game Changers, Edge of Extinction
Bracco, who debuted in the 32nd season subtitledBrains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty, used her wit to outplay her competitors throughout her three seasons. She was the runner-up of that initial game but failed to make it as far in her next two attempts.
Q Burdette
Previous season: Season 46
Burdette, who fans may remember became the subject of another player's ire when hetook home an Applebee's reward, brought plenty of charm to the show. Ultimately, he came in sixth place.
Colby Donaldson
Previous seasons:The Australian Outback, All-Stars, Heroes vs. Villains
Donaldson, an earlySurvivorfan favorite, hasn't played the game in more than a decade, having come in fifth place — and the last "hero" standing — onHeroes vs. Villainsin 2010.
Kyle Fraser
Previous season: Season 48
Fraser became Sole Survivor of Season 48, right ahead of his Season 50 competitor Karthigesu. The two had a secret alliance during the game, allowing them both to make it to the end.
Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick
Previous seasons:Palau, Guatemala, Heroes vs. Villains
Kendrick was the show's runner-up in Season 11, but wasn't so lucky her third time playing, as she was booted off early inHeroes & Villains— something she admitted she wasquite salty over.
Genevieve Mushaluk
Previous season: Season 47
The corporate attorney was one of the villains of the 47th season, placing fifth and becoming a jury member. She toldEntertainment Weeklyshe'd happily come back for another season: "You've got to say yes because it's such an adventure," she said.
Rizo Velovic
Previous season: Season 49
Velovic is playing back-to-back games, with the so-called RizGod coming in fourth place on Season 49.
WatchSurvivorSeason 50 on CBS and Paramount+ on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 8 p.m.
