Now that “Survivor” is back, it’s time to grab a torch, dip it in, and get fire.
This week, a two-hour episode of Season 49 of the legendary reality competition series premieres.
In an attempt to outsmart, outplay, and outlast one another in Fiji to earn $1 million and the title of single survivor, 18 new competitors from diverse backgrounds will go to the Mamanuca Islands. Among the castaways are a Texas rocket scientist, a Hollywood film producer, and a political communications director from Washington, D.C.
The debut of “Survivor” 49 follows Season 48, which earned CBS four Emmy nominations, including one for host Jeff Probst and one for best reality competition series.
Additionally, the upcoming season will prepare the audience for the historic 50th season, “In Hands of the Fans,” which will feature 24 returning players, including two from “Survivor,” and 49 whose identities have not yet been made public.
Here are some things to know about the season debut for those who don’t want to be caught off guard.
When does Season 49 of ‘Survivor’ premiere?
At 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 24, “Survivor” Season 49 will debut.
How to watch Season 49 of ‘Survivor’
Season 49 of “Survivor” will premiere on CBS on Wednesday, September 24 at 8 p.m. ET. Paramount+ users who have the Showtime plan can watch the show online.
Any Paramount+ plan user can stream episodes the next day.
If you have a Paramount+ subscription, you can stream the first 48 seasons of the show.
‘Survivor’ Season 49 cast
The cast of “Survivor” 49 includes the following:
- Kimberly ‘Annie’ Davis: 49-year-old musician from Portland, Oregon
- Alex Moore: 27-year-old political communications director from Evanston, Illinois
- Jake Latimer: 36-year-old correctional officer from Regina, Saskatchewan
- Jason Treul: 32-year-old law clerk from Anaheim, California
- Jawan Pitts: 28-year-old video editor Salem, New Jersey
- Jeremiah Ing: 39-year-old global events manager from Windsor, Ontario
- Kristina Mills: 36-year-old MBA career coach from Houston
- Matt Williams: 52-year-old airport ramp agent from Farmington, Utah
- Michelle ‘MC’ Chukwujekwu: 29-year-old fitness trainer from Sachse, Texas
- Nate Moore: 27-year-old film producer from Clovis, California
- Nicole Mazullo: 26-year-old financial crime consultant from Long Island, New York
- Rizo Velovic: 25-year-old tech salesman from Yonkers, New York
- Sage Ahrens-Nichols: 30-year-old clinical social worker from Roxboro, North Carolina
- Savannah Louie: 31-year-old marketing strategist and former reporer from Walnut Creek, California
- Shannon Fairweather: 28-year-old wellness specialist from Wakefield, Massachusetts
- Sophi Balerdi: 27-year-old entreprenaur from Miami
- Sophie Segreti: 31-year-old strategy associate from Darnestown, Maryland
- Steven Ramm: 35-year-old rocket scientist from Littleton, Colorado
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