CBS has unveiled the names and faces of the 18 castaways competing in Survivor Season 48. Jeff Probst returns as host for the new season, which premieres with a two-hour episode on Wednesday, February 26 at 8 p.m. ET. The competition series will shift to 90-minute weekly episodes starting on Wednesday, March 5 at 8 p.m. ET.

Beginning with the second episode, the Survivor 2025 season slides to its (now standard) 90-minute time slot. The Survivor 48 cast list with bios. Below are the 18 new castaways f

The 18 new castaways are about to hit the beach and play a game filled with hardship, lack of food, exposure to the elements, deception and betrayal.

Another group of castaways is fighting for survival. Survivor season 48 was confirmed in November 2024, and the details of the season, including the premiere date, cast, location and more, were later announced in025.

Season 48 will follow the 18 castaways as they attempt to survive the elements and each other while stranded on picturesque but remote islands of Fiji. The players, who will be divided into three tribes of six, must navigate physical challenges and tenuous social alliances in the hope of becoming the Sole Survivor and winning $1 million.

The Australian mystery mini-series is based on Jane Harper's bestselling novel and tells the story of a string of unsolved murders in a Tasmanian seaside town.

The 18 new players for the 48th season of the reality series include a stunt performer, a pizzeria owner, and the first contestant with a speech impediment in the show's history.