It’s time to get excited about Survivor 51. The 50th season recently finished airing on CBS, and now a new era begins for the hit show.
Will long-time fans enjoy the new era? Host Jeff Probst sure hopes so, and the first TV promo certainly points to chaos and drama.
The great news for some viewers is that this upcoming season features an entirely new cast. We are done celebrating the past (for now), and the show is moving forward with fresh faces.
Also, we are being treated with a huge cast (21 people). The producers found out how well it could work during Season 50, and they went all-out for the next season. We at Tea on TV are very excited.
Where was Survivor 51 filmed?
The new season was filmed in Fiji. Yes, roughly the same locations we have seen for years. But the producers are doing this to save on costs and keep the show airing for many years to come.
When will the new season air on CBS?
Season 51 airs on CBS during Fall 2026. Big Brother takes over Wednesday nights this summer, and as the show wraps up its new season in September, that’s when Survivor returns.
As always, previous Survivor seasons are streaming on Paramount+.
Odds and ends about the new Survivor season
The prize for winning remains at $1 million, despite the increase during Season 50 (thanks to MrBeast).
Jeff Probst returns as host again, and he shows no signs of slowing down. Why would anyone want to quit a gig that lets him travel each spring?
How about a rumor? Some online rumors state that they will play as two tribes. But that doesn’t seem to make sense with 21 players? Could we see some new twists? Stay tuned!
Who is on the Survivor 51 cast?
Below are the names and bios for the Survivor 51 castaways. The fan site Inside Survivor revealed all 21 players. It looks like a fun group.
- Aaliyah Puglia: 25-year-old chef from Providence, RI.
- Alexis Levine: 28-year-old attorney from Atlanta, GA.
- Angelica “Jelly” Loblack: 29-year-old sociology professor from Bloomington, IN.
- Ana Sani: 24-year-old actress from Toronto, Ontario.
- Brady Booker: 26-year-old pro wrestler from Atlanta, GA.
- Carter Krull: 25-year-old farmer from Rock Rapids, IA.
- Cristian Chavez: 25-year-old human resources executive from Salt Lake City, UT.
- Daniel Kilby: 28-year-old game studio founder from London, Ontario.
- Devin Way: 33-year-old actor/model from Lufkin, TX.
- Eric Macksoud: 34-year-old mental health therapist from Sunderland, MA.
- Jenna Greenawalt: 31-year-old wedding videographer from Maumee, OH.
- Kristin Flickinger: 49-year-old former pride director from Santa Barbara, CA.
- Lewis Kelly: 28-year-old influencer from Dublin, Ireland/Puerto Rico.
- Linnea Capobianco: 26-year-old sex store owner from Kearny, NJ.
- Maggie Nestor: 40-year-old camp counselor/farmer from Charles Town, WV.
- Michael Pinksy: 32-year-old assistant director of baseball operations from New York, NY.
- Ori Jean-Charles: 27-year-old personal trainer from Monsy, NY.
- Patt Cannaday: 33-year-old attorney for the US Navy from Norfolk, VA.
- Rob Antonson: 40-year-old airport operations employee from Boston, MA.
- Sharonda Renee: 34-year-old OBGYN from Berea, KY.
- Thien An Nguyen: 25-year-old medical student from Fort Worth, TX.
Survivor 52 is also on the way. That new season will air on CBS in Spring 2027.
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