Survivor 49 Cast: Meet the New 18 Contestants Battling in Fiji

The long-running CBS reality show is back. Survivor 49 cast has been revealed, introducing 18 new players heading to the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji. The season premiered Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and Paramount+. These castaways will endure extreme heat, food shortages, and tough social games while competing for $1 million and a future spot on the landmark Survivor 50.

Host Jeff Probst promised a season full of unpredictable alliances and strategy. “Players changed sides fast — but with purpose,” he teased in a recent interview. The game will feature three starting tribes: Hina, Kele, and Uli.

Full Survivor 49 Cast Breakdown

Here’s a look at every contestant, their age, hometown, and what they do outside the game.

Hina Tribe

• Jason Treul – 32, law clerk from Anaheim, California (lives in Santa Ana).
• Kristina Mills – 36, MBA career coach from Houston, Texas (lives in Edmond, Oklahoma).
• Matt Williams – 52, airport ramp agent from Farmington, Utah (lives in St. George, Utah).
• Michelle “MC” Chukwujekwu – 29, fitness trainer from Sachse, Texas (lives in San Diego, California).
• Sophie Segreti – 31, strategy associate from Darnestown, Maryland (lives in New York City, New York).
• Steven Ramm – 35, rocket scientist from Littleton, Colorado (lives in Denver, Colorado).

Kele Tribe

• Alex Moore – 27, political communications director from Evanston, Illinois (lives in Washington, D.C.).
• Kimberly “Annie” Davis – 49, musician from Portland, Oregon (lives in Austin, Texas).
• Jake Latimer – 36, correctional officer from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada (lives in St. Albert, Alberta).
• Jeremiah Ing – 39, global events manager from Windsor, Ontario, Canada (lives in Toronto, Ontario).
• Nicole Mazullo – 26, financial crime consultant from Long Island, New York (lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).
• Sophi Balerdi – 27, entrepreneur from Miami, Florida.

Uli Tribe

• Jawann Pitts – 28, video editor from Salem, New Jersey (lives in Los Angeles, California).
• Nate Moore – 47, film producer from Clovis, California (lives in Hermosa Beach, California).
• Rizo Velovic – 25, tech sales from Yonkers, New York.
• Sage Ahrens-Nichols – 30, clinical social worker from Roxboro, North Carolina (lives in Olympia, Washington).
• Savannah Louie – 31, former reporter from Walnut Creek, California (lives in Atlanta, Georgia).
• Shannon Fairweather – 28, wellness specialist from Wakefield, Massachusetts (lives in Boston, Massachusetts).

What to Expect This Season

This season promises more dynamic social play and intense physical challenges. Jeff Probst said the oppressive heat in the early days made survival harder, but as the weather eased, the gameplay became “fantastic.” Expect tribe swaps, blindsides, and creative strategies.

For fans, the prize isn’t just $1 million — this year’s winner also secures one of two special spots on Survivor 50, which will celebrate the franchise’s milestone with returning greats and new legends.

The Survivor 49 cast is diverse, ambitious, and ready for the unpredictable twists Fiji brings. Longtime viewers should expect plenty of drama, clever moves, and surprise blindsides as these 18 strangers fight to become the sole survivor.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: When did Survivor 49 premiere?

It premiered on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, on CBS and Paramount+.

Q2: How many contestants are in Survivor 49?

There are 18 new castaways competing this season.

Q3: Where was Survivor 49 filmed?

It was filmed in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands.

Q4: What’s the prize for Survivor 49?

The winner takes home $1 million and a guaranteed spot on Survivor 50.

Q5: Who is hosting Survivor 49?

Jeff Probst returns as the host and executive producer.