26-day new-era season in Fiji with three starting tribes; 90-minute episodes on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET; finale date TBD.
Age
32
Hometown
Anaheim, California
Current Residence
Santa Ana, California
Occupation
Law clerk
Traits
Scrappy, Family-first, Brainiac
Why Applied
to test his limits and jump into the game even as a last-minute alternate.
Life Experience
taught himself software engineering to land a job at google, then switched paths to pursue law.
Unique Gameplay
leans into being underestimated, adapts fast like a gamer, and stays flexible under pressure.
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Age
36
Hometown
Houston, Texas
Current Residence
Edmond, Oklahoma
Occupation
MBA career coach
Traits
Adaptable, Loyal, Random
Why Applied
to honor her mom, show her kids resilience, and find a healthy ‘recharge’ after postpartum grief.
Life Experience
raising irish-twin toddlers taught her to show up, keep spirits high, and manage chaos.
Unique Gameplay
social ‘nerd’ who builds genuine bonds and plays a carson/cirie-style loyal game.
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Age
52
Hometown
Farmington, Utah
Current Residence
St. George, Utah
Occupation
Airport ramp agent
Traits
Confident, Curious, Spontaneous
Why Applied
for the adventure, the million, and the once-in-a-lifetime ‘cling to a pole on tv’ experience.
Life Experience
outdoors background and career pivot from finance to ramp agent built grit and humility.
Unique Gameplay
laid-back ‘trojan horse’ who hides in plain sight until it’s time to turn it on.
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Age
29
Hometown
Sachse, Texas
Current Residence
San Diego, California
Occupation
Fitness trainer
Traits
Competitive, High-energy, Goofy
Why Applied
fell in love with the show recently and wants the perfect blend of athletics, strategy, and psychology.
Life Experience
sales taught her how to say the right thing to the right person to shape outcomes.
Unique Gameplay
physical and social connector who aims to play a dee-like alliance game without being rigid.
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Age
31
Hometown
Darnestown, Maryland
Current Residence
New York City, New York
Occupation
Strategy associate
Traits
Loud, Funny, Competitive
Why Applied
lifelong fan finally getting to play after being an alternate.
Life Experience
business school and corporate networking sharpened her alliance-building instincts.
Unique Gameplay
handy, high-energy unifier who values clear honesty on the big stuff.
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Age
35
Hometown
Littleton, Colorado
Current Residence
Denver, Colorado
Occupation
Rocket scientist
Traits
Optimistic, Outgoing, Empathetic
Why Applied
to explore his limits and treat survivor like a deep-space mission of character.
Life Experience
growing up with undiagnosed hearing loss forged elite listening and observation skills.
Unique Gameplay
under-the-radar social player who draws people into his orbit and avoids overthinking.
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Age
27
Hometown
Evanston, Illinois
Current Residence
Washington, D.C.
Occupation
Political communications director
Traits
Empathetic, Resilient, Spontaneous
Why Applied
to finally put himself first and compete for $1m after years of serving others’ agendas.
Life Experience
became one of congress’s youngest comms directors, mastering message control and intel flow.
Unique Gameplay
diplomatic yul-style framing; uses gossip as currency and keeps discoveries secret.
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Age
36
Hometown
Regina, Saskatchewan
Current Residence
St. Albert, Alberta
Occupation
Correctional officer
Traits
Respectful, Selfless, Loving
Why Applied
lifelong dream—win for his newborn and let his father with glaucoma see him play.
Life Experience
moving to australia at 18 taught adaptation and independence; volunteers with special olympics.
Unique Gameplay
steady, values-driven ‘nice guy’ who nurtures allies but can compete physically.
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Age
39
Hometown
Windsor, Ontario
Current Residence
Toronto, Ontario
Occupation
Global events manager
Traits
Impulsive, Loyal, Sincere
Why Applied
adventure of a lifetime for a world traveler who’s marched to his own beat.
Life Experience
career switch from fashion/beauty to finance by betting on himself outside his comfort zone.
Unique Gameplay
positive yam-yam-style social energy; talks things out—even to the trees—to stay centered.
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Age
26
Hometown
Long Island, New York
Current Residence
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Occupation
Financial crime consultant
Traits
Jovial, Quick-witted, Adaptable
Why Applied
to contribute to the show’s legacy and play boldly while having fun.
Life Experience
moves during high school forced rapid adaptation; grew up running a family ny-bagel deli.
Unique Gameplay
body-language reader with sharp humor who calls out ‘honest game’ performativity.
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Age
27
Hometown
Miami, Florida
Current Residence
Miami, Florida
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Traits
Spicy, Thoughtful, Relentless
Why Applied
to honor her abuelita who learned english through survivor and shared the show with her.
Life Experience
thrived outside the miami bubble in grad school, learning to connect across differences.
Unique Gameplay
emotionally composed closer who offers a shoulder early, then strikes when it counts.
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Age
28
Hometown
Salem, New Jersey
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Video editor
Traits
Friendly, Fearless, Formless
Why Applied
childhood superfan who wants to inspire his siblings and make his grandma proud.
Life Experience
moved to los angeles with $4k and a dream, proving he can bet on himself.
Unique Gameplay
projects ‘little brother’ energy while storyboarding decisive, family-motivated moves.
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Age
47
Hometown
Clovis, California
Current Residence
Hermosa Beach, California
Occupation
Film producer
Traits
Joyful, Intelligent, Crafty
Why Applied
to test limits, have fun, and play since watching season 1.
Life Experience
years producing on mcu sets—building consensus and navigating huge teams under pressure.
Unique Gameplay
old-school, grounded game with low flash; values loyalty and clean deception when necessary.
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Age
25
Hometown
Yonkers, New York
Current Residence
Yonkers, New York
Occupation
Tech sales
Traits
Optimistic, Funny, Motivated
Why Applied
to chase greatness and represent his family as the first albanian-descent player.
Life Experience
handled adult responsibilities young in an immigrant household—taxes, housing, caregiving.
Unique Gameplay
complete jt-style player aim: strong socially, strategically, and physically with predictable allies.
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Age
30
Hometown
Roxboro, North Carolina
Current Residence
Olympia, Washington
Occupation
Clinical social worker
Traits
Intentional, Curious, Wacky
Why Applied
yolo—and because she ‘loves a little self-torture’ in the name of growth.
Life Experience
army service, trauma work, and neurodivergence built resilience across physical and emotional fronts.
Unique Gameplay
maryanne-style spirit first, long-game patience, invests in people who truly see her.
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Age
31
Hometown
Walnut Creek, California
Current Residence
Atlanta, Georgia
Occupation
Former reporter / marketing specialist
Traits
Adventurous, No-nonsense, Curious
Why Applied
lifelong fan seeking the adrenaline adventure and community—plus the $1m headline.
Life Experience
journalism honed trust-building, info leverage, and calm in high-stress competition.
Unique Gameplay
under-the-radar physical player who builds tight, complementary alliances.
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Age
28
Hometown
Wakefield, Massachusetts
Current Residence
Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation
Wellness specialist / entrepreneur
Traits
Free, Passionate, Confident
Why Applied
grew up watching and wants the ‘pressure-cooker’ growth experience and to share her perspective.
Life Experience
built a women’s spiritual community (hervibe); deep yoga/meditation practice and travel.
Unique Gameplay
faith-driven connector who mixes warmth with boston-rob-style determination.
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Age
49
Hometown
Portland, Oregon
Current Residence
Austin, Texas
Occupation
Musician / CEO
Traits
Spontaneous, Risk-taker, Relentless
Why Applied
survivor feels like real life in miniature—relationships, risk, and resilience.
Life Experience
as a ceo, made brutal covid layoffs to save the company; also rebuilt a music career from scratch.
Unique Gameplay
charges hard, pairs with partners who complement her weaknesses, and refuses to play it safe.
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