‘Survivor’ Season 50 cast revealed — see the full list including Mike White in epic All-Star return
CBS reveals 24 returning players for Survivor Season 50, including White Lotus creator Mike White.
Survivor is ready to party like never before as it embarks on its 50th season, and CBS is bringing aboard some of the all-time players from the show's history. Host Jeff Probst unveiled the entire cast on May 28, and the all-star cast includes returning legends, favorites, and recent game-changers — with one major surprise: The White Lotus creator Mike White is back to play.
The upcoming all-returnee season, which premieres in spring 2026, will feature 24 Season 1 to Season 48 players, with two additional players to be revealed from Season 49. White, a player on Season 37 (David vs. Goliath), is one of a number of veteran favorites featured in the limelight for this record-breaking season.
Full cast list features legends from 25 years of Survivor history
Among the returning players are known home faces like Cirie Fields (4-time), Ozzy Lusth, Colby Donaldson, Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, and Coach Wade. Other fan favorites returning include Christian Hubicki, Aubry Bracco, and Chrissy Hofbeck, alongside newer stars like Dee Valladares (Season 45 winner), Q Burdette, and Emily Flippen.
The whole cast brings together old-school legends and new-school intellectuals and experiences in physical danger, creating a very diverse and surprising combination. According to CBS, Survivor 50 will take it to a new level with a spin: for the first time in its history, parts of the game voted on by fans are whether to keep idols, the fire-making final four, and live finale venue.
Game in the hands of the fans: Big changes await
In a first-ever Survivor twist, the fans voted to make Season 50 their own prior to production, casting votes for the essential details of the game formula. They voted on whether or not the secret immunity idols will return, whether the last fire-making challenge still exists, and whether or not the season finale will be taped live in Los Angeles or filmed on location in Fiji.
But in classic Survivor fashion, the players won't be told how their votes turn out when they arrive. The network guaranteed that the season will "take the series to new territory and affect the players in ways never before." With a cast full of strategic thinkors, social players, and physical competition giants, Survivor 50 is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable and unforgettable seasons yet.
