CBS has finally revealed the 18 new castaways that will compete on the 41st season of Survivor in Fiji. The highly anticipated announcement comes after a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19. As previously announced, the new season that is set to premiere on September 22, will feature no returning players, giving each castaway a fair shot to outwit, outplay and outlast each other. This little change proves that the CBS show's casting directors are listening to fans after they complained that the previous season full of past winners showcased a lack of diversity. Since then, the show stated they would ensure half of the cast members are people of color.
After an entire year without filming a new season, longtime host Jeff Probst noted that the writers and producers had a whole lot of time to not only recast contestants, but also make the game more challenging. According to the show's official Twitter page, casting directors created a virtual open call audition to find more diverse contestants to compete for Survivor's 43rd and 44th seasons. The application requires could-be contestants to complete the entire form in one sitting. In order to accomplish that, applicants will need to have a photograph of themselves handy, and pre-shoot a video under three minutes that showcases their personalities. The website reminds hopefuls that they love a good story and encourages applicants to cite real-life examples of how their experiences could help them win the game.
CBS calls the next edition of the Emmy Award-winning series "a bold new era" in a press release. "As the thrilling competition begins on the beautiful islands of Fiji, 18 determined castaways will be divided into three tribes of six to face a faster, more intense, and more dangerous season than ever before. The unpredictable, accelerated pace will test even the strongest super-fan, as supplies are minimal, reward challenges are scarce, and players find themselves face with advantages that could significantly help their game, or just as easily, extinguish their torch." Amongst the budding reality stars are ranchers, ex-NFL players, surgeons, students and stay at home moms. All 18 Survivor castaways are between the ages of 20 to 52.
In addition to the castaway announcement, CBS also revealed that for the first time in the franchise's history, Jeff will be introducing Game Within The Game, a new interactive experience that takes junior fans inside all of the action. But that's not all. CBS teases some "exciting fresh elements" that will intensify the battle for one million dollars and the title of the Sole Survivor. "I cannot remember a time when I've been this excited to launch a new season of Survivor," Jeff said in the press release. "Survivor 41 features a really likable group of savvy Survivor players and they are in for the most intense, most difficult and most dangerous season we've ever done. We know we have the most loyal fans of any show on television, and we are pumped to bring them a new exciting season of Survivor!"
Other than the new castaways names, ages and occupations, the only teaser the show is providing fans is a quick photo of the group posting together on the beach. Having more diversity will lead to a more entertaining show. With the additional promises of more danger and less rewards, Survivor fans should get fired up for what's shaping up to be the most intense season yet.
Survivor airs Wednesdays at 8pm EST on CBS.
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September 01, 2021 at 12:39AM
