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'Survivor' Season 48 cast: Meet the 18 new castaways hoping to win $1 million in Fiji


The 18 new castaways ready to outlast each other for the 48th season of the show include a California debate professor, a Texas P.E. coach, a South Carolina surgeon and a Florida fight attendant

Are you ready for more "Survivor?"

The 18 new castaways are about to hit the beach in the latest season, premiering this month, and play a 26-day game filled with hardship, lack of food and sleep, deception, and betrayal.

Season 48 of the long-running reality competition show, which has been on air since 2000, involves players split into "tribes," facing challenges and living outdoors, all while aiming to vote each other out with the ultimate goal of being the last person standing and the winner of the $1 million prize.

Here's what to know about the latest group of people stranded in Fiji vying for the $1 million prize and title of "sole Survivor."

When is the 'Survivor' Season 48 premiere?

Season 48 of the long-running reality competition show will premiere in a two-hour episode at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Episodes will shift to 90 minutes weekly starting Wednesday, March 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

How to watch 'Survivor' Season 48

The season will kick off with a two-hour episode on Feb. 26 on CBS.

"Survivor" Season 48 will also be available to stream on Paramount+, live and on demand for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs.

Meet the 'Survivor' Season 48 cast

Stephanie Berger

  • Age: 38
  • Hometown: New York City
  • Current residence: Brooklyn, New York
  • Occupation: Tech product lead

Shauhin Davari

  • Age: 38
  • Hometown: San Francisco Bay Area, California
  • Current residence: Costa Mesa, California
  • Occupation: Debate professor

Eva Erickson

  • Age: 24
  • Hometown: Egan, Minnesota
  • Current residence: Providence, Rhode Island
  • Occupation: PhD candidate

Kyle Fraser

  • Age: 31
  • Hometown: Roanoke, Virginia
  • Current residence: Brooklyn, New York
  • Occupation: Attorney

Mitch Guerra

  • Age: 34
  • Hometown: Waco, Texas
  • Current residence: Waco, Texas
  • Occupation: P.E. coach

Saiounia 'Sai' Hughley

  • Age: 30
  • Hometown: Philadelphia
  • Current residence: Simi Valley, California
  • Occupation: Marketing professional

Joe Hunter

  • Age: 45
  • Hometown: Vacaville, California
  • Current residence: West Sacramento, California
  • Occupation: Fire captain

Kamilla Karthigesu

  • Age: 31
  • Hometown: Toronto, Canada
  • Current residence: Foster City, California
  • Occupation: Software engineer

David Kinne

  • Age: 39
  • Hometown: Long Beach, California
  • Current residence: Buena Park, California
  • Occupation: Stunt performer

Thomas Krottinger

  • Age: 34
  • Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas
  • Current residence: Los Angeles
  • Occupation: Music executive

Kevin Leung

  • Age: 34
  • Hometown: Fremont, California
  • Current residence: Livermore, California
  • Occupation: Finance manager

Cedrek McFadden

  • Age: 46
  • Hometown: Colombia, South Carolina
  • Current residence: Greenville, South Carolina
  • Occupation: Surgeon

Charity Nelms

  • Age: 34
  • Hometown: Monroe, Michigan
  • Current residence: St. Petersburg, Florida
  • Occupation: Flight attendant

Justin Pioppi

  • Age: 29
  • Hometown: Winthrop, Massachusetts
  • Current residence: Winthrop, Massachusetts
  • Occupation: Pizzeria manager

Bianca Roses

  • Age: 33
  • Hometown: West Orange, New Jersey
  • Current residence: Arlington, Virginia
  • Occupation: PR consultant

Chrissy Sarnowsky

  • Age: 55
  • Hometown: Chicago
  • Current residence: Chicago
  • Occupation: Fire lieutenant

Star Toomey

  • Age: 28
  • Hometown: Monrovia, Liberia
  • Current residence: Augusta, Georgia
  • Occupation: Sales expert

Mary Zheng

  • Age: 31
  • Hometown: Montgomery Village, Maryland
  • Current residence: Philadelphia
  • Occupation: Substance abuse counselor

Who is the host of 'Survivor'?

Jeff Probst has hosted all 47 seasons of the show, which has been on the air since 2000. He also serves as an executive producer.

Who won 'Survivor' Season 47?

Rachel LaMont, a 34-year-old graphic designer from Southfield, Michigan, was crowned the sole survivor of "Survivor" Season 47, receiving the most votes from the jury and beating finalists Sam Phalen and Sue Smey.

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