‘Survivor’ Season 47 Cast Revealed — And It Features a Well-Known Star


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Survivor returns this month with 18 new castaways, including one familiar face.

In the famed reality competition’s upcoming 47th season, a new crop of contestants — composed of a flight attendant, a corporate lawyer, an ER doctor, and more — will test their strength, wit, and fortitude in the islands of Fiji. Joining this group is Jon Lovett, host of the Pod Save America podcast and a former speechwriter for president Barack Obama.

Survivor Host Jeff Probst May 2024
‘Survivor’ host Jeff Probst attends the CBS Fall Schedule Celebration at Paramount Studios on May 02, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. The show returns for a 47th season in September 2024.

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During their time in Fiji, the castaways will compete for a $1 million prize. The 47th season of Survivor premieres on CBS Wednesday, September 18 with a special two-hour episode, with 90-minute episode airing the following Wednesdays. Viewers can also stream episodes via Paramount+.

Meet this season’s castaways below.

Name: Teeny Chirichillo
Age: 24
Hometown: Manahawkin, N.J.
Current Residence: Manahawkin, N.J.
Occupation: Freelance writer

Name: Rome Cooney
Age: 30
Hometown: Corvallis, Ore.
Current Residence: Phoenix, Ariz.
Occupation: E-Sports commentator

Name: Anika Dhar
Age: 26
Hometown: Santa Rosa, Calif.
Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Marketing manager

Name: Terran “TK” Foster
Age: 31
Hometown: Prince George‘s County, Md.
Current Residence: Upper Marlboro, Md.
Occupation: Athlete marketing manager

Name: Tiyana Hallums

Age: 27

Hometown: Aiea, Hawaii
Current Residence:
Aiea, Hawaii
Occupation:
Flight attendant

Name: Rachel LaMont
Age: 34
Hometown: Dexter, Mich.
Current Residence: Southfield, Mich.
Occupation: Graphic designer

Name: Jon Lovett
Age: 42
Hometown: Long Island, N.Y.
Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Podcast host

Name: Genevieve Mushaluk
Age: 33
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Current Residence: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Occupation: Corporate lawyer

Name: Gabe Ortis
Age: 26
Hometown: Baltimore, Md.
Current Residence: Baltimore, Md.
Occupation: Radio show host

Name: Kyle Ostwald
Age: 31
Hometown: Cheboygan, Mich.
Current Residence: Cheboygan, Mich.
Occupation: Construction worker

Name: Kishan Patel
Age: 28
Hometown: Fullerton, Calif.
Current Residence: San Francisco, Calif.
Occupation: ER doctor

Name: Sam Phalen
Age: 24
Hometown: Schaumburg, Ill.
Current Residence: Nashville, Tenn.
Occupation: Sports reporter

Name: Andy Rueda
Age: 31
Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Current Residence: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Occupation: AI research assistant

Name: Sue Smey
Age: 59
Hometown: Kirkwood, N.Y.
Current Residence: Putnam Valley, N.Y.
Occupation: Flight school owner

Name: Caroline Vidmar
Age: 27
Hometown: Palos Verdes, Calif.
Current Residence: Chicago, Ill.
Occupation: Strategy consultant

Name: Aysha Welch
Age: 32
Hometown: DeSoto, Texas
Current Residence: Houston, Texas
Occupation: IT consultant

Name: Sierra Wright
Age: 27
Hometown: Wilmington, Del.
Current Residence: Phoenixville, Pa.
Occupation: Nurse

Name: Solomon “Sol” Yi
Age: 43
Hometown: Del City, Okla.
Current Residence: Norwalk, Conn.
Occupation: Medical device sales



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