CBS began the official countdown to Survivor 50 Wednesday by revealing most of the returning players who will participate — one of whom may be a target as early as day one simply because of his success with The White Lotus.
Filmmaker Mike White is returning to Fiji for another chance at the cash prize, after having competed during season 37’s David Vs. Goliath and going on to create three seasons of his social satire for HBO. (It’s already been renewed for a fourth season). White’s name was one of 22 revealed on CBS Mornings.
Other notable players from Survivor‘s epic past who are returning for the milestone season are Colby Donaldson from 2, Aubrey Bracco from 32 (who’s returning for a fourth time) and Cirie Fields (12) and Ozzy Lusth (13) — both of whom are returning for a fifth time.
The rest of the cast for Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans includes Q Burdette (46); Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick (10); Tiffany Irvin, (46); Kamilla Karthigesu (48); Kyle Fraser (48 winner); Rick Devens (38); Joseph Hunter (48); Jonathan Young (42); Jenna Lewis-Dougherty (1); Genevieve Mushaluk (47); Emily Flippen (45); Dee Valladares (45 winner); Christian Hubicki (37); Charlie Davis (46); Chrissy Hofbeck (35); Benjamin “Coach” Wade (18); and Angelina Keeley (37).
Survivor 50 will leave two spots for two players from season 49 that airs this fall.
Production on Survivor 50 begins next month in Fiji. The show’s 50th season premieres in February 2026, after Survivor 49 wraps in the fall.
