"Survivor" is preparing to celebrate a big anniversary with some major power players. The CBS competition series will soon mark its 50th season, and some familiar faces are returning for the momentous occasion. On May 28, "Survivor" host Jeff Probst announced the 24 returning players who have signed up to compete in the 50th season, which premieres in spring 2026. The list includes "Survivor" alum and "White Lotus" creator Mike White. From fan favorites to villains and everything in between, here's the list of contestants. Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 1 (Borneo), 8 (All-Stars) Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 2 (The Australian Outback), 8 (All-Stars), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 10 (Palau), 11 (Guatemala), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 12 (Panama-Exile Island), 16 (Micronesia — Fans vs. Favorites), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 34 (Game Changers) Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 13 (Cook Islands), 16 (Micronesia — Fans vs. Favorites), 23 (South Pacific), 34 (Game Changers) Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 18 (Tocantins — The Brazilian Highlands), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 23 (South Pacific) Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 32 (Kaôh Rōng — Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty), 34 (Game Changers), 38 (Edge of Extinction) Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 35 (Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers) Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 38 (Edge of Extinction) Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 42 Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 45 winner Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 45 Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 46 Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 46 Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 46 Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 47 Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 48 Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 48 winner Past 'Survivor appearances: Season 48 According toa press release, Season 50 of "Survivor" will "push the series into uncharted territory and impact the players like never before" since the game is now "In the Hands of the Fans" for the first time. Leading up to the season, fans voted on several elements of the game, including the following: "Idols or No Idols," "Final Four Fire Making: Keep It or Lose It" and "Live Finale and Reunion Show in L.A. — or Keep the Winner Reveal and Aftershow in the Jungles of Fiji." To keep an element of surprise, contestants won't know what fans voted for until they begin the competition.
