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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.
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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
