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Survivor 50 unveils 24-returnee lineup for fan-driven season

Viewer votes on key game elements will shape the Spring 2026 season when production starts in Fiji next month.

Mike White, pictured during the “Survivor: David vs. Goliath" season, will return to compete on the milestone Season 50 of "Survivor," premiering Spring 2026 on CBS and Paramount+.
Pictured: Jeff Probst.
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Overview

  • Jeff Probst revealed a cast of 24 all-returnees on CBS Mornings, spanning 19 seasons and including two yet-to-be-seen Season 49 players.
  • Emmy-winning writer Mike White leads the lineup alongside returning legends such as Cirie Fields, Ozzy Lusth and Colby Donaldson.
  • The season, titled Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, features fan-selected twists including hidden immunity idols and a final four fire-making showdown.
  • Producers narrowed a pool of more than 700 former contestants to the final 24 in a process Probst described as “brutal” to ensure representation across every era and personality type.
  • Filming kicks off in Fiji in June, with the milestone season set to premiere on CBS and Paramount+ in Spring 2026.