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survivor 50 cast

Survivor 50 is a special all‑returnees milestone season with 24 former players coming back to compete for 1 million dollars, airing in spring 2026.

Season basics

  • Survivor 50 is planned as the landmark 50th season of the franchise, expected to air in 2026 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
  • The cast is entirely made up of returning players from Seasons 1–49, with two slots reserved for Season 49 contestants.
  • The season will again feature returning host and executive producer Jeff Probst.

Full cast list (24 players)

Multiple official and entertainment outlets now list the full Survivor 50 cast of 24 returning players.

  • Jenna Lewis‑Dougherty (Borneo, All‑Stars)
  • Colby Donaldson (Australia, All‑Stars, Heroes vs. Villains)
  • Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick (Palau, Guatemala, Heroes vs. Villains)
  • Cirie Fields (Panama, Micronesia, Heroes vs. Villains, Game Changers)
  • Ozzy Lusth (Cook Islands, Micronesia, South Pacific, Game Changers)
  • Benjamin “Coach” Wade (Tocantins, Heroes vs. Villains, South Pacific)
  • Aubry Bracco (Kaôh Rōng, Game Changers, Edge of Extinction)
  • Chrissy Hofbeck (Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers)
  • Christian Hubicki (David vs. Goliath)
  • Angelina Keeley (David vs. Goliath)
  • Mike White (David vs. Goliath)
  • Rick Devens (Edge of Extinction)
  • Jonathan Young (Survivor 42)
  • Dee Valladares (Survivor 45 winner)
  • Emily Flippen (Survivor 45)
  • Q Burdette (Survivor 46)
  • Tiffany Ervin (Survivor 46)
  • Charlie Davis (Survivor 46)
  • Genevieve Mushaluk (Survivor 47)
  • Kamilla Karthigesu (Survivor 48)
  • Kyle Fraser (Survivor 48 winner)
  • Joseph (Joe) Hunter (Survivor 48)
  • Savannah Louie (Survivor 49 winner)
  • Rizo Velovic (Survivor 49, 4th place)

Quick HTML table of the cast

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      <th>Player</th>
      <th>Original season(s)</th>
      <th>Notable note</th>
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      <td>Jenna Lewis‑Dougherty</td>
      <td>Borneo, All‑Stars</td>
      <td>Early‑era returnee</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Colby Donaldson</td>
      <td>Australia, All‑Stars, Heroes vs. Villains</td>
      <td>Iconic early challenge beast</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick</td>
      <td>Palau, Guatemala, Heroes vs. Villains</td>
      <td>Known for underdog grit</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Cirie Fields</td>
      <td>Panama, Micronesia, Heroes vs. Villains, Game Changers</td>
      <td>Legendary strategist</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Ozzy Lusth</td>
      <td>Cook Islands, Micronesia, South Pacific, Game Changers</td>
      <td>Elite challenge performer</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Benjamin "Coach" Wade</td>
      <td>Tocantins, Heroes vs. Villains, South Pacific</td>
      <td>Big character & storyteller</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Aubry Bracco</td>
      <td>Kaôh Rōng, Game Changers, Edge of Extinction</td>
      <td>Strategic favorite</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Chrissy Hofbeck</td>
      <td>Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers</td>
      <td>Late‑game juror threat</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Christian Hubicki</td>
      <td>David vs. Goliath</td>
      <td>Fan‑favorite strategist</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Angelina Keeley</td>
      <td>David vs. Goliath</td>
      <td>Known for bold negotiation</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Mike White</td>
      <td>David vs. Goliath</td>
      <td>Also creator of "The White Lotus"</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Rick Devens</td>
      <td>Edge of Extinction</td>
      <td>Big TV‑friendly player</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Jonathan Young</td>
      <td>Survivor 42</td>
      <td>Challenge standout</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Dee Valladares</td>
      <td>Survivor 45</td>
      <td>Season 45 winner</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Emily Flippen</td>
      <td>Survivor 45</td>
      <td>Notable growth arc</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Q Burdette</td>
      <td>Survivor 46</td>
      <td>Memorable chaotic gameplay</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Tiffany Ervin</td>
      <td>Survivor 46</td>
      <td>New‑era fan favorite</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Charlie Davis</td>
      <td>Survivor 46</td>
      <td>Strategic new‑era player</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Genevieve Mushaluk</td>
      <td>Survivor 47</td>
      <td>Post‑46 era returnee</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Kamilla Karthigesu</td>
      <td>Survivor 48</td>
      <td>New‑era competitor</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Kyle Fraser</td>
      <td>Survivor 48</td>
      <td>Season 48 winner</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Joseph "Joe" Hunter</td>
      <td>Survivor 48</td>
      <td>New‑era male returnee</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Savannah Louie</td>
      <td>Survivor 49</td>
      <td>Season 49 winner</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Rizo Velovic</td>
      <td>Survivor 49</td>
      <td>Season 49 fourth place</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

(All specific names, seasons, and premiere‑timing details above come from recent announcements and entertainment news coverage of Survivor 50.)