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.
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.
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.
On Wednesday, CBS officially started the countdown to Survivor 50 by announcing the majority of the returning players who will compete. One of them might be targeted as early as day one due to his success with The White Lotus.
After competing in season 37’s David vs. Us, filmmaker Mike White is making a comeback to Fiji for another shot at the cash prize. Goliath, leading to the creation of three seasons of his HBO social satire. (A fourth season renewal has already been granted). On CBS Mornings, White’s name was one of 22 that were made public.
Colby Donaldson from season two, Aubrey Bracco from season thirty-two (who is making his fourth appearance), and Cirie Fields (12) and Ozzy Lusth (13) are also returning for the milestone season, following in the footsteps of Survivor’s legendary past.
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).
Two spots will be available on Survivor 50 for two players from season 49, which premieres this autumn.
Next month, Survivor 50’s production will start in Fiji. In February 2026, following the conclusion of Survivor 49 in the fall, the 50th season of the show will debut.
