Overview

• Mariano revealed on Instagram that production approached him early but he turned down the offer to let another contestant compete
• He pointed to his five appearances—including a win on Survivor: Redemption Island—and said he feels complete with his Survivor journey
• In his post he thanked fans for their messages and concluded by hinting “something good is coming” regarding his future plans
• CBS unveiled the full 24-player lineup for Survivor 50 on May 28, featuring veterans Cirie Fields and Ozzy Lusth tying Mariano’s five-season record
• Survivor 50 is set to premiere in February 2026 with a returning-player format filmed in Fiji