Survivor 50: Everything to Know About the Historic Season (24 Legends and Power in the Fans’ Hands)

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CBS has announced that Survivor 50 will feature an unprecedented 24 returning all-star players

With Survivor season 49 officially wrapped, the spotlight is already shifting to what promises to be the most ambitious season in the show’s history.

CBS has confirmed that Survivor 50 will feature a massive 24-player all-star cast, the largest lineup the series has ever seen. The milestone season will bring together fan favorites and legendary players from across the entire history of Survivor—pitting them against each other in a once-in-a-lifetime showdown.

Fans got their first glimpse of the upcoming season during the season 49 finale on Dec. 17, when the first teaser trailer aired.

Jeff Probst: Casting Survivor 50 Was Like Making an All-Time Movie

Host Jeff Probst compared the casting process to assembling the ultimate film cast.

“Casting Survivor 50 was kind of like casting the ultimate all-time movie,” Probst said during a May 28 appearance on CBS Mornings. “There are only so many roles, and we wanted season 50 to be a little taste of everything.”

That vision is reflected in the final lineup, which spans from the very first season to the most recent winners.

Who’s Competing on Survivor 50?

Season 50 will feature 24 returning players, making it the largest cast in Survivor history.

The cast includes early-season icons like Jenna Lewis-Dougherty (Season 1), legendary multi-time players such as Cirie Fields and Ozzy Lusth—both competing for the fifth time—as well as recent winners Dee Valladares (Season 45) and Kyle Fraser (Season 48).

Several standout players from seasons 45 through 48 will also return, alongside two contestants from season 49, creating a mix of old-school legends and modern-era power players.

The Theme: “In the Hands of the Fans”

For the first time ever, fans will directly influence the game.

The official theme of the season is “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.” Viewers will help decide key elements of gameplay, including twists, idols, and advantages.

“From the very first season, Survivor has been evolving,” Probst said in a statement. “For our 50th season, it’s time for the next evolution. Our loyal fans will take control.”

During season 48, fans already voted on major decisions—such as tribe colors, whether to keep the fire-making challenge, the use of hidden immunity idols, and even whether the finale should be live in Los Angeles or revealed in Fiji.

How Fans Can Get Involved: The Survivor 50 Challenge

CBS is also launching the Survivor 50 Challenge, giving fans a chance to participate beyond voting.

Hidden immunity idols will be placed in all 50 U.S. states, and fans who find them will have the opportunity to compete for a grand prize, marking the biggest fan interaction in the show’s history.