'Survivor' is back: Season 48 premiere date, cast, where to watch and stream
After a two-month hiatus, "Survivor" is back with another batch of hopeful players ready to compete in one of the most physically, strategically and emotionally brutal games on television.
"Survivor" Season 48 premieres this week, introducing 18 more contestants vying for $1 million prize and the title of sole survivor while grappling with food deprivation, exposure to the elements and layered social politics. The new cast features players from all walks of life, from a Massachusetts pizzeria manager and Florida flight attendant to a California stunt performer and South Carolina surgeon.
The Wednesday premiere comes after host Jeff Probst revealed a major twist for the milestone 50th season, which will feature an all-star cast. "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans" will allow viewers to vote on key game elements, including the inclusion or exclusion of hidden immunity idols and the final four fire making challenge.
Producers are currently curating a cast of 18-20 previous "Survivor" players to compete once again, Probst told Paste BN Monday. He said the short list is currently at around 50 contestants.
With Season 50 still about a year away, here's what to know about "Survivor" Season 48.
When is the 'Survivor' Season 48 premiere?
"Survivor" Season 48 premieres on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch 'Survivor' Season 48
The Season 48 premiere episode of "Survivor," titled "The Get to Know You Game," will air Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and stream on Paramount+ for subscribers of the Paramount+ with Showtime plan.
Episodes can be streamed the next day for subscribers of any Paramount+ plan.
The first 47 seasons of the show are all available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription.
Watch every season of Survivor with Paramount+
Where is 'Survivor' filmed?
While "Survivor" previously took contestants to remote locations around the world, from the Pearl Islands to the Philippines and Guatemala, the show has been filmed in the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji for the past 15 seasons.
Who is the host of 'Survivor?'
Jeff Probst has hosted all 48 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 won Season 47 of "Survivor," in a 7-1-0 vote against Sam Phalen, who got one vote, and Sue Smey.
Lamont, a 34-year-old graphic designer from Southfield, Michigan, was originally on the Gata tribe and became the fifth woman ever to win four individual Immunity Challenges in a season.
'Survivor' Season 48 cast
The following 18 cast members will compete in "Survivor" Season 48:
- Stephanie Berger: Tech product lead in New York City
- Shauhin Davari: Debate professor in Southern California
- Eva Erickson: PhD candidate in Minnesota
- Kyle Fraser: Attorney in New York City
- Mitch Guerra: P.E. coach in Texas
- Saiounia 'Sai' Hughley: Marketing professional in Southern California
- Joe Hunter: Fire captain in Southern California
- Kamilla Karthigesu: Software engineer in Toronto, Canada
- David Kinne: Stunt performer in Southern California
- Thomas Krottinger: Music executive in Los Angeles
- Kevin Leung: Finance manager in Northern California
- Cedrek McFadden: Surgeon in South Carolina
- Charity Nelms: Flight attendant in Florida
- Justin Pioppi: Pizzeria manager in Massachusetts
- Bianca Roses: PR consultant in New Jersey
- Chrissy Sarnowsky: Fire lieutenant in Chicago
- Star Toomey: Sales expert in Georgia
- Mary Zheng: Substance abuse counselor in Philadelphia
Contributing: Emily DeLetter, Paste BN
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