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CBS officially revealed the Survivor Season 50 cast on CBS Mornings. The new season will premiere in Spring 2026 and will feature 24 returning players, including Mike White, Ozzy Lusth, and Colby Donaldson.
Mike White and Survivor Favorites Return
Mike White, known from White Lotus Season 2 and Survivor: David vs. Goliath, returns for another shot at the game. Fan favorites Colby Donaldson, Ozzy, and Cirie Fields also come back for the milestone season.
Survivor 50 Mixes Old and New Players
The cast of Survivor 50 includes players from every era of the show. Some are returning for the fourth or fifth time. CBS also included players from recent seasons, including Season 49, even though it hasn’t aired yet.
Cast of Survivor 50: Key Names
- Mike White (Survivor: David vs. Goliath)
- Colby Donaldson (Seasons 2, 8, 20)
- Cirie Fields (Seasons 12, 16, 20, 34)
- Ozzy Lusth (Seasons 13, 16, 23, 34)
- Coach Wade (Seasons 18, 20, 23)
- Stephenie LaGrossa (Seasons 10, 11, 20)
- Jenna Lewis-Dougherty (Seasons 1, 8)
- Angelina Keeley, Christian Hubicki, Rick Devens
- Aubry Bracco, Chrissy Hofbeck
- Jonathan Young, Dee Valladares, Emily Flippen
- Q Burdette, Tiffany Ervin, Charlie Davis, Genevieve Mushaluk
- Kamilla Karthigesu, Kyle Fraser, Joe Hunter
Two castaways from Survivor Season 49 will also join, but CBS hasn’t named them yet.
Fans Helped Shape the Game
For the first time, fans helped decide parts of the season. They voted on game twists, hidden idols, and the location of the finale and reunion, which will take place in Los Angeles.
Mixed Reactions from Fans
Many fans were excited about the Survivor 50 cast reveal, especially seeing legends return. Others were upset that popular players like Jerri Manthey and Malcolm Freberg didn’t make the cut. Some also questioned why players with multiple appearances were chosen again.
