‘Survivor 50’ Cast: Mike White Returning to Battle Cirie Fields, Ozzy Lusth and More Fan Favorites
The “Survivor” Season 50 cast has officially been announced. Host and showrunner Jeff Probst announced the 24 returning players on “CBS Mornings” on Wednesday and revealed the show will premiere on CBS in Spring 2026.
Per the press release, the show will “push the series into uncharted territory and impact the players like never before.”
Plus, for the first time, the game is planned by the fans. Earlier this year, fans were able to vote on key elements of the game, including on whether there will be idols, whether fire making will remain and whether the live finale and reunion show will return in Los Angeles.
During a recent panel for the CBS series, he revealed he was surprised by fans hoping for no twists in Season 50.
“Maybe there’s some of you here today who want a season with no idols, no switches. I’m pretty sure it’s gonna be more boring than you think,” he said at the time. “So I’m hoping people vote to let the players play, and that they want idols in the game, but we’ll see. It’s fun to watch the tallies. We’ve done a couple. You voted on things already. It’s very fun to see. I nervously click the link sent to me, thinking, ‘Please be something fun.’”
The series first debuted in 2000 and in Season 50, as always, players will compete to win the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million prize.
In addition to the 22 photos released, there will also be two players who competed in the upcoming Season 49. Meet the full cast below and watch Probst announce the cast here.
Jenna Lewis-Dougherty
Jenna Lewis-Dougherty competed on Season 1, “Borneo” in 2000 and Season 8, “All-Stars” in 2004, the latter of which she made it to the final three.
Colby Donaldson
Colby Donaldson competed on 2001’s “The Australian Outback,” coming in second; 2004’s “All-Stars”; and “Heroes vs. Villains” in 2010.
Stephenie LaGrossa
Stephenie LaGrossa competed on Season 10, “Palau” in 2005; Season 11, “Guatemala” (coming in second) in 2005; and Season 20, “Heroes vs. Villains” in 2010.
Cirie Fields
Cirie Fields competed on Season 12, “Panama – Exile Island” in 2006; Season 16 “Micronesia – Fans. vs. Favorites,” coming in third in 2008; Season 20, “Heroes vs. Villains” in 2010; and Season 34, “Game Changers” in 2017.
Ozzy Lusth
Ozzy Lusth competed on Season 13 (“Cook Islands”) in 2006, coming in second. He then went on to appear on Season 16 (“Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites”) in 2008, Season 23 (“South Pacific”) in 2011 and Season 34 (“Game Changers”) in 2017.
Benjamin “Coach” Wade
Benjamin “Coach” Wade competed on Season 18, “Tocantins – The Brazilian Highlands” in 2009, Season 20, “Heroes vs. Villains” in 2010 and Season 23, “South Pacific” in 2011. In the last season, he came in second.
Aubry Bracco
Aubry Bracco competed on Season 32, “Kaôh Rōng” in 2016, coming in second; Season 34, “Game Changers” in 2017; and Season 38, “Edge of Extinction” in 2019.
Chrissy Hofbeck
Chrissy Hofbeck came in second on Season 35, “Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers” in 2017.
Christian Hubicki
Christian Hubicki was the 7th jury member during 2018’s Season 37, “David vs. Goliath.”
Angelina Keeley
Angelina Keeley came in thrid place on Season 37, “David vs. Goliath.”
Mike White
Mike White came in second on 2018’s Season 37, “David vs. Goliath.”
Rick Devens
Rick Devens competed on 2019’s Season 38, “Edge of Extinction,” and made it to the final four.
Jonathan Young
Jonathan Young made it to the final four during 2022’s Season 42.
Dee Valladares
Dee Valladares was the Season 45 winner in 2023.
Emily Flippen
Emily Flippen, who competed on 2023’s Season 45, was the 5th jury member.
Q Burdette
Q Burdette was the 6th jury member during 2024’s Season 46.
Tiffany Ervin
Tiffany Ervin played in 2024 on season 46; she was the fourth jury member.
Charlie Davis
Charlie Davis came in second on 2024’s Season 46.
Genevieve Mushaluk
Genevieve Mushaluk made it to final five on season 47 in 2024.
Kamilla Karthigesu
Kamilla Karthigesu made it to the final four during season 48 in 2025.
Kyle Fraser
Kyle Fraser won season 48 in 2025.
Joe Hunter
Joe made it to the final three in season 48 in 2025.
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