The tribe has spoken. It’s time for “Survivor” Season 48. And host Jeff Probst teases it’s a season full of “big personalities and big moves.” Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect as 18 brand new castaways vie for the $1 million prize.
Jeff Probst Says Season 48 is “Dominated By Partnerships”
In an Instagram post, host and executive producer Jeff Probst describes season 48 of “Survivor” as “dominated by partnerships.” Probst says, “Some of the partnerships are very public. Other partnerships are so secretive, they barely know they’re in a partnership.”
The premiere episode features the “The Get to Know You Game.” After being divided into three tribes, those tribes face their first challenge. At stake: essential camp supplies that will make or break each tribe’s time on the island.
Probst says the personalities of the 18 contestants are very quickly revealed in that first competition. “Some of them come bursting out of the gate on day one,” says the host. “We also have players who come into the game lacking confidence. Will something out there show them they’re as good as they thought they might be?” he continues.
Post-Show Podcast Returns
“On Fire,” the only official “Survivor” podcast is back for another season. The podcast is also hosted by Jeff Probst, who is joined by podcast executive producer and “Survivor” superfan Jay Wolf and season 47 winner Rachel Lamont.
“On Fire” airs directly after each episode of season 48 of “Survivor,” breaking down what happened and why. It also gives insights into the thinking behind how this season’s challenges were set up. The podcast has been a “Survivor” superfan staple since season 44. You can listen in on YouTube after each episode of season 48 airs.
Meet the Castaways of Season 48 of “Survivor”
As in seasons past, the players in season 48 are a diverse group. Ages range from youngest castaway, 24-year-old PhD candidate Eva Erickson to oldest, 55-year-old fire lieutenant Chrissy Sarnowsky. Occupations run the gamut from attorney to stunt coordinator to flight attendant to surgeon.
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Some Castaways Give Insight Into Their Strategies
CBSYoungest contestant Eva Erickson, 24, makes history as the first openly autistic player to compete on the reality survival show. And she says her autism is her “super power,” giving her laser focus on winning. But the PhD candidate and hockey player also plans to hide her smarts and present herself as a jock.
38-year-old Shauhin Davari is a debate professor who plans to play the long game. “I want people to feel like ‘this guy has my back’ but I’m also gonna have to stab them in the back,” he says. “Nobody wins this game by playing it safe. That guy played it safe the whole time, good job, here’s a million dollars,” he says, laughing and shaking his head.
45-year-old fire captain Joe Hunter says he wants to be a “monster” in “Survivor” challenges. “Like, I’m in the closet, I’m under the bed, I’m nasty, you don’t want to mess with me but like, you can’t see me all the time,”he says. Hunter is relying on tenacity to get him to the finish line, saying, “I’m gonna get knocked down, but I’m gonna land on my back, cuz if you can look up, you can get up.”
How to Watch “Survivor” Season 48
You can catch “Survivor” Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, starting with the two-hour season premiere February 26.
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Survivor 48 Sneak Peek: Big Personalities and Big Moves