Survivor is heading to Fiji—and upping the ante!
On Monday, Aug. 30, CBS revealed the 18 castaways who will be competing for the ultimate prize on season 41: $1 million and the prestigious honor of being the Sole Survivor titleholder. With 20 years already under its belt, Survivor will be kicking off a new era this fall, thanks to a faster, more competitive season than viewers have seen in the past.
According to CBS, the group of competitors, which is made of everyone from an ex-NFL player to a pastor, will be divided up into three teams of six and will face challenges that no other players have experienced. Why? Well, it's not just the accelerated pace contestants should be worried about, as there will be minimal supplies, few reward challenges and so much more.
"I cannot remember a time when I've been this excited to launch a new season of Survivor," host and executive producer Jeff Probst said in a statement. "Survivor 41 features a really likable group of savvy Survivor players and they are in for the most intense, most difficult and most dangerous season we've ever done."
And it's not just the castaways who should brace themselves for surprises in season 41, as the network teased that viewers will be given inside scoop into twists before the competitors. Those tuning in can also expect Probst to address viewers directly as the action unfolds.
Fans of Survivor have been waiting for this season for some time, since the COVID-19 pandemic made it so production could not start on time last year. Thankfully, in March 2021, Probst confirmed that the new season was finally underway.
For a closer look at the season 41 cast of Survivor, scroll through the images below!
Age: 28
Hometown: Westchester, NY
Current Residence: Arlington, MA
Occupation: PHD student
Age: 35
Hometown: Highland, CA
Current Residence: Chicago, IL
Occupation: Neurosurgeon
Age: 52
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Current Residence: Charleston, SC
Occupation: Stay at Home Mom
Age: 47
Hometown: Forest Hills, Queens, NY
Current Residence: Plainview, NY
Occupation: Teacher
Age: 26
Hometown: San Bernardino, CA
Current Residence: Miami, FL
Occupation: Medical Student
Age: 50
Hometown: Shawnee, WY
Current Residence: Shawnee, WY
Occupation: Rancher
Age: 34
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Current Residence: Washington, DC
Occupation: Pastor
Age: 37
Hometown: Sri Lanka
Current Residence: Morgan Hill, CA
Occupation: Sales Manager
Age: 51
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Current Residence: San Antonio, TX
Occupation: Cyber Security Analyst
Age: 24
Hometown: Sherman Oaks, CA
Current Residence: Boston, MA
Occupation: Healthcare Consultant
Age: 21
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Current Residence: Chicago, IL
Occupation: App Developer
Age: 32
Hometown: Niagara Falls, Ontario
Current Residence: Toronto, Ontario
Occupation: Communications Manager
Age: 31
Hometown: Lynnwood, WA
Current Residence: Sedro-Woolley, WA
Occupation: Flight Attendant
Age: 20
Hometown: Evanston, IL
Current Residence: Washington, DC
Occupation: College Student
Age: 46
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence: Portland, OR
Occupation: Grocery clerk
Age: 33
Hometown: Houston, TX
Current Residence: Frisco, TX
Occupation: Ex-NFL Player
Age: 20
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
Current Residence: Oklahoma City, OK
Occupation: College Student
Age: 26
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence: Brooklyn, NY
Occupation: Law Student
Host of Survivor
Season 41 of Survivor debuts with a two-hour premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. on CBS.