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who are the players on survivor 50

The full cast for Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans is a 24‑person all‑returnee lineup spanning Seasons 1–49, mixing classic “old school” names with recent New Era standouts.

Confirmed Survivor 50 players

Here are the returning players announced for Survivor 50, drawn from multiple official outlets and press coverage.

  • Jenna Lewis‑Dougherty – Seasons 1 (Borneo), 8 (All‑Stars).
  • 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), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 23 (South Pacific).
  • Aubry Bracco – Seasons 32 (Kaôh Rōng), 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).
  • Mike White – Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) and also known as creator of The White Lotus.
  • 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.
  • Joe Hunter – Season 48.
  • Savannah Louie – Season 49.
  • Rizo Velovic – Season 49.

Multiple entertainment outlets note that this is the largest cast in the show’s history, with 24 returning players competing in Fiji in early 2026 for Survivor’s 50th season.

Mini context: what’s special about Survivor 50?

  • The season is titled “In the Hands of the Fans” , emphasizing fan voting on elements like twists, advantages, and other game mechanics.
  • Coverage highlights that it blends “old school legends” (like Cirie, Ozzy, Colby, Coach) with New Era stars and recent winners (Dee, Kyle, Savannah, Rizo).
  • The season is positioned as a milestone celebration for 25 years of Survivor, with returning locations (Fiji) and fan‑favorite players from across eras.

If you’d like, I can break the cast down by “old school vs. new era,” winners vs. non‑winners, or by their original season themes. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.