The long-awaited Survivor Season 48 is finally here, with a new batch of 18 contestants from diverse backgrounds competing for the grand prize of $1 million. The season premiere, titled "The Get to Know You Game," will air on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and stream on Paramount+ for subscribers. The new season promises to bring exciting challenges, unexpected twists, and intense competition among the contestants.
The contestants will be divided into three tribes, namely Civa (orange), Yuli (green), and a yet-to-be-named purple tribe. Each tribe will have six players, and they will face various challenges, including the marooning challenge, immunity challenges, and camp life on their respective beaches. The tribes will have to work together to survive and outwit each other to win the coveted title of Sole Survivor. The competition will be fierce, and the contestants will have to use their strategic thinking and physical strength to outlast each other.
The season premiere will be a two-hour episode, and it will be available to stream on Paramount+ the next day for subscribers of any Paramount+ plan. The first 47 seasons of the show are also available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription. Jeff Probst, who has hosted all 48 seasons of the show, will return as the host and executive producer. The show has been filmed in the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji for the past 15 seasons, providing a breathtaking backdrop for the competition.
The contestants for Survivor Season 48 include Cedrek McFadden, Stephanie Berger, Mary Zheng, Sai Hughley, Kevin Leung, and Justin Pioppi on the Yula tribe; David Kinne, Chrissy Sarnowsky, Mitch Guerra, Kamilla Karthigesu, Charity Nelms, and Kyle Fraser on the Civa tribe; and Star Toomey, Shauhin Davari, Bianca Roses, Joe Hunter, Thomas Krottinger, and Eva Erickson on the purple tribe. The full cast list and tribe assignments were announced at the end of January, and the teaser trailer released during the Survivor 47 finale gave fans a glimpse of what to expect from the new season.
As the season premiere approaches, fans can expect to see more promotional materials, including full cast interviews and teaser trailers. The show's producers have promised an exciting and unpredictable season, with new challenges and twists that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With its unique blend of physical and mental challenges, Survivor Season 48 is sure to be an unforgettable experience for both the contestants and the viewers. The season premiere will be a must-watch event for fans of the show, and it will set the stage for an exciting and dramatic season ahead.
