TheSurvivorseason 47 castaways have been officially announced. Survivor has been in the news lately because host Jeff Probst have been teasingSurvivor season 50, which will be a huge milestone for the reality competition series. However,before CBS and Jeff can even film that season, which is expected to air in spring 2026, there are still three more seasons to get to, includingSurvivor season 47, airing this fall. This comes on the heels ofSurvivor season 46 crowning Kenzie Pettyas the newest winner who beat out Charlie Davis and Ben Katzman at the final Tribal Council.
CBS officially announced theSurvivorseason 47 cast, which includes comedian and podcast host Jon Lovett.
CBS officially announced theSurvivorseason 47 cast. As usual,there will be 18 brand-new players who will be forced to survive and outlast everyone else in Fiji. The group of 18 players includes none other than comedian and podcast host Jon Lovett, according toEW. Aside from those titles, Jon was also a speechwriter for President Barack Obama.
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Also competing are freelance writer Teeny Chirichillo, e-sports commentator Rome Cooney, marketing manager Anika Dhar, athlete marketing manager Terran “TK” Foster, flight attendant Tiyana Hallums, graphic designer Rachel LaMont, corporate lawyer Genevieve Mushaluk, radio show host Gabe Ortis, construction worker Kyle Ostwald, ER doctor Kishan Patel, sports reporter Sam Phalen, AI research assistant Andy Rueda, flight school owner Sue Smey, strategy consultant Caroline Vidmar, IT consultant Aysha Welch, nurse Sierra Wright and medical device salesperson Solomon “Sol” Yi.CBSsaysSurvivor 47will be a “twist-packed season.” Also,there will be three tribes with six players each at the start.
There have beenfamous people who have competed onSurvivor, includingThe Facts Of Lifestar Lisa Whelchel. However,Jon might go under the radar because he’s not very recognizable outside of politics. If there are any political news junkies among the cast, they might recognize him, but other than that, he could get away with it if nobody knows what his real job is. If he’s asked about his profession, it’ll be interesting to see if he tells the truth. If he lies, another player that knows the truth could out his real backstory.
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Jon could have a strategic advantage after having worked in politics. He might use the skills he’s picked up to navigate the politics of the game ofSurvivor. Being a former speechwriter,Jon has a way with words and could use that to his advantage as well. At Tribal Councils, he could make compelling cases for keeping himself in the game and sending others home. If he makes it to the Final 3, his skills will really come in handy. No matter what happens, he and the 17 other castaways are about to start the adventure of a lifetime.
Survivorseason 47 premieres September 18 at 8 p.m. EDT on CBS.
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Survivor is a reality competition series set in remote locations where contestants, divided into tribes, must survive with minimal resources for approximately 39 days. Participants face physical challenges for rewards and immunity, with losing tribes attending Tribal Council to vote off a member. Released in 2000.
