Jeff Probst often reminds contestants that they must “dig deep” to endure the challenges of Survivor, and for the 48th time, a new group of castaways is ready to take on that test.
CBS has officially revealed the cast for Survivor 48, which will debut with a special two-hour premiere on Wednesday, February 26, at 8 p.m. ET.
The longtime host, Jeff Probst, 63, will once again be at the helm—just as he has been since the series first aired in 2000—guiding 18 brand-new contestants through an unpredictable journey filled with challenges, twists, and blindsides.
Following the format of Survivor’s “new era,” this season’s players will be divided into three tribes of six, leaving no room for anonymity.
“Even the most formidable players will face intense physical and mental trials, forcing them to dig deep to keep their torches burning,” CBS teased in its official announcement.
This season’s cast is diverse in age, background, and profession, featuring individuals such as a debate professor, a stunt performer, and a surgeon, all eager to compete in Fiji.
Survivor 48 Cast (Photo: CBS)Here is the full cast of Survivor Season 48 and basic information about them.
Bianca Roses
Age: 33
Hometown: West Orange, New Jersey
Current Residence: Arlington, Virginia
Occupation: PR Consultant
Cedrek McFadden
Age: 46
Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina
Current Residence: Greenville, South Carolina
Occupation: Surgeon
Charity Nelms
Age: 34
Hometown: Monroe, Michigan
Current Residence: St. Petersburg, Florida
Occupation: Flight Attendant
Chrissy Sarnowsky
Age: 55
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Current Residence: Chicago, Illinois
Occupation: Fire Lieutenant
David Kinne
Age: 39
Hometown: Long Beach, California
Current Residence: Buena Park, California
Occupation: Stunt Performer
Eva Erickson
Age: 24
Hometown: Eagan, Minnesota
Current Residence: Providence, Rhode Island
Occupation: PhD Candidate
Joe Hunter
Age: 45
Hometown: Vacaville, California
Current Residence: West Sacramento, California
Occupation: Fire Captain
Justin Pioppi
Age: 29
Hometown: Winthrop, Massachusetts
Current Residence: Winthrop, Massachusetts
Occupation: Pizzeria Manager
Kamilla Karthigesu
Age: 31
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Current Residence: Foster City, California
Occupation: Software Engineer
Kevin Leung
Age: 34
Hometown: Fremont, California
Current Residence: Livermore, California
Occupation: Finance Manager
Kyle Fraser
Age: 31
Hometown: Roanoke, Virginia
Current Residence: Brooklyn, New York
Occupation: Attorney
Mary Zheng
Age: 31
Hometown: Montgomery Village, Maryland
Current Residence: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Occupation: Substance Abuse Counselor
Mitch Guerra
Age: 34
Hometown: Waco, Texas
Current Residence: Waco, Texas
Occupation: P.E. Coach
Saiounia “Sai” Hughley
Age: 30
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Current Residence: Simi Valley, California
Occupation: Marketing Professional
Shauhin Davari
Age: 38
Hometown: East Bay, California
Current Residence: Costa Mesa, California
Occupation: Debate Professor
Star Toomey
Age: 28
Hometown: Monrovia, Liberia
Current Residence: Augusta, Georgia
Occupation: Sales Expert
Stephanie Berger
Age: 38
Hometown: New York City, New York
Current Residence: Brooklyn, New York
Occupation: Tech Product Lead
Thomas Krottinger
Age: 34
Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas
Current Residence: Los Angeles, California
Occupation: Music Executive