CBS announced today the 18 castaways who will compete against each other on “Survivor: One World” when the series returns for its 24th season, Wednesday, Feb. 15 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
“Survivor: One World” pushes the game to its limits, forcing the two competing tribes to share one beach. The castaways must fight the elements, adapt to their new surroundings and vie against each other to stay in the game or be voted out by their peers, all while living together on the same beach. Tribes, separated by men versus women, will have to decide whether to share their resources with each other or leave the opposing tribe to fend for themselves. This ultimate social game becomes even more difficult to navigate because alliances could be formed between members of different tribes much earlier, adding yet another layer of intrigue to this competitive game.
The 18 castaways will be divided into two Tribes of nine: the Salani Tribe and the Manono Tribe, named after islands in Samoa. Divided by men versus women, the tribes are comprised of individuals from all different backgrounds with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor.
Castaways competing on “Survivor: One World” (in alphabetical order):
Salani
Nina Acosta
Age: 51
Current Residence: Clovis, Calif.
Occupation: Retired LAPD Officer
Monica Culpepper
Age: 41
Current residence: Tampa, Fla.
Occupation: Ex-NFL player’s wife
Kate Edorsson
Age: 22
Current residence: Orlando, Fla.
Occupation: Timeshare rep
Chelsea Meissner
Age: 26
Current residence: Charleston, S.C.
Occupation: Medical sales
Kourtney Moon
Age: 29
Current residence: Austin, Texas
Occupation: Motorcycle repair
Alicia Rosa
Age: 25
Current residence: Chicago, Ill
Occupation: Special Ed teacher
Kim Spradlin
Age: 29
Current residence: San Antonio, Texas
Occupation: Bridal shop owner
Sabrina Thompson
Age: 33
Current residence: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Occupation: High school teacher
Manono
Jay Byars
Age: 25
Current resident: Gaffney, S.C.
Occupation: Model
Michael Jefferson
Age: 30
Current Residence: Seattle, Wash.
Occupation: Banker
Leif Manson
Age: 27
Current Residence: San Diego, Calif.
Occupation: Phlebotomist
Jonas Otsuji
Age: 37
Current Residence: Lehi, Utah
Occupation: Sushi Chef
Bill Posley
Age: 28
Current Residence: Venice, Calif.
Occupation: Stand-Up Comedian
Matt Quinlan
Age: 33
Current Residence: San Francisco, Calif.
Occupation: Attorney
Troy Robertson
Age: 50
Current Residence: Miami, Fla.
Occupation: Swimsuit Photographer
Greg Smith
Age: 64
Current Residence: Houston, Texas
Occupation: Plastic Surgeon
Meet the cast in the following video:
