Meet the 18 New Castaways Competing on Survivor Season 48

The title of Sole Survivor is once again up for grabs.

The 18 new hopefuls competing on Survivor season 48 have finally been revealed.

A fresh assortment of castaways is ready to compete against each other in a bid to outsmart, outperform, and survive longest for the $1 million reward. This group consists of a fire captain and a fire lieutenant, a counselor dealing with substance abuse, a music industry executive, a stunt performer, and a pizzeria manager. Moreover, keep an eye on the debate professor, surgeon, or physical education coach as they might also prove to be formidable contestants.

Regarding the upcoming gaming season, fans can undoubtedly look forward to the familiar blend of “creative gameplay and significant tribal councils” as before, as indicated in CBS’s announcement. Of course, our trusted host Jeff Probst will once again be in charge.

Approximately 25 years after its initial debut, Survivor remains the ultimate endurance and mental challenge for a brand-new batch of castaways as they embark on a life-changing journey when they’re marooned on the idyllic islands of Fiji. The network announced this in a press release on January 29th. This new group of players must establish a new community and swiftly adjust to their surroundings while overcoming unexpected hurdles and mastering an increasingly intricate social landscape.

The statement proceeds, “Furthermore, the competitors will be grouped into three teams of six individuals each. From the very first moment they set foot on the beach, they’ll experience a season they won’t forget. Regardless of how strong they are, every competitor will be challenged and pushed to their mental and physical limits to keep their torch burning.

And you can bet these diehard fans came to play.

In a chat with Entertainment Weekly, published on the 29th of January, Stephanie Berger expressed her affection for the game, saying, “I’ve been itching to dive in and play this game for so long. After all, you can only analyze from the sidelines for so much time before it’s time to get in the game. With fewer than 700 people having played this game, and even fewer winning, I aspire to join their ranks.

As for Stephanie’s strategy heading into the competition?

As I delve deeper into its intricacies, I can’t help but see “Survivor” as a journey that ultimately boils down to reaching the end with two individuals I can outwit, outplay, and outlast. The ability to adjust and persevere through challenges, the intelligence to strategize effectively, and the knack for narrating one’s experiences in a compelling manner are all essential skills required to stand before the jury. Alas, they must keep me from even approaching the Final Tribal Council!

Keep reading to meet all 18 of the new castaways.

The hit show “Survivor” is back on Wednesday, February 26th, starting at 8 pm on CBS. Additionally, you can catch up on the episodes on Paramount+.