"Survivor" Announces the 18 New Castaways Competing on the 46th Edition
Feb 18, 2024 02:11PM ● By Kelsey Swire
CAST (L-R) Top row: Tim Spicer, Liz Wilcox, Randen Montalvo, Maria Gonzalez, Q Burdette, Charlie Davis, Soda Thompson, Ben Katzman, and Jem Hussain-Adams. Bottom row: Hunter McKnight, Venus Vafa, Moriah Gaynor, Bhanu Gopal, Kenzie Veurink, Tiffany Ervin, Jessica “Jess” Chong, Tevin Davis, and David “Jelinsky” Jelinsky from the CBS Original Series SURVIVOR, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. -- Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
"Survivor" announced the 18 new castaways who will compete against each other when the iconic reality series premieres its 46th edition and kicks off with two historic two-hour episodes for the premiere on Wednesday, Feb. 28 (7:00 PM, Central) and the second episode on Wednesday, March 6 (7:00 PM, Central), followed by 90-minute episodes throughout the season on CBS Lake Charles. The series is also available to stream on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). The show is hosted by Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst.
Building upon its legacy, this groundbreaking series continues to be the ultimate test of physical and mental endurance as this new set of castaways embarks on the adventure of a lifetime when they are left stranded on the breathtaking islands of Fiji. These determined players must form a new society and adapt to their physical and social surroundings while facing difficult obstacles and navigating a complex social game. The participants will be divided into three tribes of six and endure a faster, more intense season from the moment they step foot on the beach. The moral dilemmas, extreme situations and new twists in the game will test even the strongest competitor, and the mental and physical challenges require players to masterfully evolve their strategies to survive another day.
The individuals competing on the 46th season are fans from diverse backgrounds and bring fresh perspectives to this new era of the game, with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast. And in the end, only one will remain to claim the title of Sole Survivor and win the $1 million prize.

Tevin Davis from the CBS Original Series SURVIVOR, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. -- Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Tevin Davis
Age: 24
Hometown: Goochland, Va.
Current Residence: Richmond, Va.
Occupation: Actor

Randen Montalvo - Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Randen Montalvo
Age: 41
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Current Residence: Orlando, Fla.
Occupation: Aerospace tech

Kenzie Veurink - Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Kenzie Petty
Age: 29
Hometown: Gibraltar, Mich.
Current Residence: Charlotte, N.C.
Occupation: Salon owner

Ben Katzman - Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Ben Katzman
Age: 31
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
Current Residence: Miami, Fla.
Occupation: Musician

Tim Spicer from the CBS Original Series SURVIVOR, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. -- Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Tim Spicer
Age: 31
Hometown: Arlington, Va.
Current Residence: Atlanta, Ga.
Occupation: College coach

Tiffany Ervin from the CBS Original Series SURVIVOR, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. -- Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Tiffany Nicole Ervin
Age: 33
Hometown: Franklin Township, N.J.
Current Residence: Elizabeth, N.J.
Occupation: Artist

Hunter McKnight - Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Hunter McKnight
Age: 28
Hometown: French Camp, Miss.
Current Residence: French Camp, Miss.
Occupation: Science teacher

Bhanu Gopal - Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Bhanu Gopal
Age: 41
Hometown: Visakhapatnam, India
Current Residence: Acton, Mass.
Occupation: IT quality analyst

Soda Thompson - Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Soda Thompson
Age: 27
Hometown: Long Island, N.Y.
Current Residence: Lake Hopatcong, N.J.
Occupation: Special education teacher

Q Burdette from the CBS Original Series SURVIVOR, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. -- Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Q Burdette
Age: 29
Hometown: Senatobia, Miss.
Current Residence: Memphis, Tenn.
Occupation: Real estate agent

Charlie Davis - Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Charlie Davis
Age: 26
Hometown: Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass.
Current Residence: Boston, Mass.
Occupation: Law student

Venus Vafa - Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Venus Vafa
Age: 24
Hometown: Hill, Ontario
Current Residence: Toronto, Ontario
Occupation: Data analyst

Liz Wilcox - Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Liz Wilcox
Age: 35
Hometown: Luther, Mich.
Current Residence: Orlando, Fla.
Occupation: Marketing strategist

Jessica “Jess” Chong - Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Jessica “Jess” Chong
Age: 37
Hometown: Hong Kong, China/Toronto, Ontario
Current Residence: San Francisco, Calif.
Occupation: Software engineer

Moriah Gaynor from the CBS Original Series SURVIVOR, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. -- Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Moriah Gaynor
Age: 28
Hometown: Boca Raton, Fla.
Current Residence: San Diego, Calif.
Occupation: Program coordinator

David “Jelinsky” Jelinsky - Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: David “Jelinsky” Jelinsky
Age: 22
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev.
Current Residence: Las Vegas, Nev.
Occupation: Slot machine salesman

Maria Gonzalez from the CBS Original Series SURVIVOR, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. -- Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Maria Shrime Gonzalez
Age: 48
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Current Residence: Dallas, Texas
Occupation: Parent coach

Jem Hussain-Adams from the CBS Original Series SURVIVOR, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. -- Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Name: Jemila “Jem” Hussain-Adams
Age: 32
Hometown: Berbice, Guyana
Current Residence: Chicago, Ill.
Occupation: International brand mentor

Jeff Probst, Host of SURVIVOR Season 46. -- Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.