List of Survivor (American TV series) contestants explained

Survivor is an American reality television show, based on the Swedish program Expedition Robinson. Contestants are referred to as "castaways", and they compete against one another to become the "Sole Survivor" and win one million U.S. dollars. First airing in 2000, there currently have been a total of 46 seasons aired; the program itself has been filmed on five continents.

Contestants usually apply to be on the show, but the series has been known to recruit contestants for various seasons. For , the producers had hoped to have a more racially diverse cast, and hoped that a more diverse group would apply after the success of the racially segregated . When this did not happen, the producers turned to recruiting and in the end, only one contestant had actually submitted an application to be on the show.^[1] For the most part, contestants are virtually unknown prior to their Survivor appearance, but occasionally some well-known people are cast.

A total of 697 participants (castaways) have competed so far (as of Survivor 46). 105 of those participants have competed in multiple seasons: 75 of them have competed in two seasons, 23 have competed in three seasons, six have competed in four seasons, and Rob Mariano has competed in five seasons of the show. Two contestants, Russell Hantz and Sandra Diaz-Twine, have competed on international editions of the series (in both cases Australian Survivor). Fourteen seasons have featured returning players: five with all-returnees ( in 2004, in 2010,^[2] in 2015, in 2017, and in 2020),^[3] six with one to four returning players on tribes with new players ( in 2005, and in 2011,^[4] ^[5] in 2012, in 2019 and Survivor 45 in 2023),^[6] two with a tribe of ten returning "Favorites" facing off against a tribe of ten "Fans" ( in 2008 and in 2013), and one featuring a tribe of ten returning players playing against a tribe of their family members ( in 2013).

On two occasions, contestants have been cast but ultimately withdrew before the game began without being replaced: a 20th contestant, model agency owner Mellisa McNulty, was originally cast in , but dropped out and returned home the night before the show began because of panic attacks,^[7] while in , the 19th and 20th contestants, sisters So and Doo Kim, were removed just before filming due to a medical emergency.^[8] So would later appear on the following season . Fiji and San Juan del Sur proceeded with an uneven gender balance. This occurrence made the show's fourteenth season, Fiji, the only season in the history of the show to start with an odd number of players.

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Seasons 1–5 (2000–2002)

All information is accurate as of the time the season was filmed, and thus may vary from season to season for returning players.

Age	Hometown	Profession	Finish
63	Walnut Creek, CA	Gym Teacher / Retired
64	Mission Hills, KS	Real Estate Developer
27	San Francisco, CA	Attorney	14th
29	Edison, NJ	Biochemist	13th
23	Spring Green, WI	Dairy Farmer	12th
27	Sherwood, AR	Health Club Consultant	11th
38	Clarksville, TN	Teacher
24	Gold Hill, CO	Ivy League Graduate
22	Franklin, NH	Student
30	Willingboro, NJ	YMCA Basketball Coach
23	Miami Beach, FL	Student
30	Carle Place, NY	Neurologist
38	Palmyra, WI	Truck Driver
72	Virginia Beach, VA	Retired NAVY Seal
22	Kernville, CA	River Rafting Guide
39	Newport, RI	Corporate Trainer
45	Milan, NH	Corrections Officer
32	Fort Hood, TX	Army Intelligence Officer
51	Wakefield, VA	Retired Police Officer	14th
23	Union City, NJ	Singer/Songwriter	13th
28	Ronkonkoma, NY	Bartender	12th
38	White Lake, MI	Software Publisher	11th
34	New York, NY	Internet Projects Manager	10th
32	New York, NY	Personal Trainer
30	Los Angeles, CA	Aspiring Actress
23	Steilacoom, WA	Law Student
22	Beaver, PA	Administrative Assistant
53	Crittenden, KY	Teacher/Farmer
23	Newton, MA	Footwear Designer
40	West Bloomfield, MI	Chef
26	Dallas, TX	Auto Customizer
39	Knoxville, TN	Personal Nurse
42	Lincoln, NE	Mail Carrier
27	Orlando, FL	Sheriff
46	Winter Springs, FL	Dentist	14th
44	Boston, MA	Career Counselor	13th
23	Los Angeles, CA	Bartender	12th
27	Portland, OR	Advertising Executive	11th
24	Detroit, MI	Basketball Coach	10th
22	San Diego, CA	Behavior Analyst
25	Dallas, TX	Bartender
43	Odessa, NY	Telephone Technician
29	Conshohocken, PA	Freelance Marketer
42	Jackson, GA	Flight Attendant
46	Rich Valley, VA	Goat Farmer
38	Santa Cruz, CA	Marketing Manager
57	Oyster Bay, NY	Retired Teacher
27	New York, NY	Professional Soccer Player
45	Millis, MA	Bowling Alley Owner
49	Lugoff, SC	Truck Assembler
33	La Jolla, CA	Ex-Navy Fighter Pilot	14th
24	Newport Beach, CA	Account Manager	13th
23	Hollywood, CA	Bartender	12th
28	Gainesville, FL	Nature Guide	11th
26	Canton, MA	Construction Worker	10th
36	Omaha, NE	Nurse
35	Monhegan Island, ME	Fishing Boat Captain
29	Mesa, AZ	Crime Reporter
38	College Point, NY	Limousine Driver
30	Los Angeles, CA	Teacher
57	Thomaston, GA	Judge
47	Burlington, VT	Real Estate Agent
21	Layton, UT	Student
36	Hayward, CA	Office Manager
40	Slidell, LA	Pastor
27	Kingsport, TN	Social Worker
25	Dallas, TX	Dental Student	14th
33	Denver, CO	Legal Secretary	13th
29	Fayetteville, AR	Firefighter	12th
23	Scottsdale, AZ	Bartender	11th
28	New York, NY	Executive Recruiter	10th
26	Austin, TX	Real Estate Agent
30	Brooklyn, NY	Police Officer
27	Plano, TX	Pharmaceutical Saleswoman
61	McKinney, TX	Land Broker
37	Durham, NC	Software Developer
47	Middletown, RI	Navy Swim Instructor
53	Tampa, FL	Teacher
46	Monroe, LA	Restaurant Owner
34	Quartz Hill, CA	Used Car Salesman

Seasons 6–10 (2003–2005)

All information is accurate as of the time the season was filmed, and thus may vary from season to season for returning players.

Age	Hometown	Profession	Finish
23	Ellicott City, MD	Model
47	Manchester, MO	Homemaker
27	Houston, TX	Tax Accountant	14th
31	Orangeburg, SC	Guidance Counselor	13th
41	North Attleborough, MA	Marketing Director	12th
23	Redwood City, CA	Retail Saleswoman	11th
56	Valencia, CA	Construction Company Vice President	10th
24	Pasadena, CA	Rocket Scientist
35	Riverside, CA	Deputy District Attorney
32	Los Angeles, CA	Triathlon Coach
24	Basalt, CO	Children's Adventure Guide
24	Jefferson City, MO	Gym Teacher
50	Olney, IL	School Principal
24	Wantagh, NY	Computer Projects Coordinator
33	Washington, D.C.	Restaurant Designer
21	Pittsburgh, PA	Swimsuit Model
24	Hermosa Beach, CA	Massage Therapist
23	Clarksville, TN	Produce Clerk
22	Pittstown, NJ	Student	14th
42	Annapolis, MD	Sales Executive	13th
28	New York, NY	Advertising Salesman	12th
27	Boston, MA	Equity Trade Manager	11th
40	Chicago, IL	Attorney	10th
31	Los Gatos, CA	Electrician
39	Indianapolis, IN	Troubled Teens Mentor
27	St. Louis, MO	Pharmaceutical Saleswoman
24	Los Angeles, CA	Computer Programmer
31	San Francisco, CA	Marketing Executive
22	Liberty, MS	Mortician
29	Danville, VA	Art Consultant
51	Cincinnati, OH	Scoutmaster
29	Fort Lewis, WA	Office Assistant
42	Knoxville, TN	Motivational Speaker
75	Virginia Beach, VA	Retired Navy Seal
22	Pittsburgh, PA	Swimsuit Model
25	Wantagh, NY	Computer Projects Coordinator
42	Newport, RI	Corporate Trainer	14th
42	Palmyra, WI	Waitress/Bartender	13th
29	Dallas, TX	Actor	12th
30	Lexington, MA	Motivational Speaker	11th
33	Los Angeles, CA	Actress	10th
40	Santa Cruz, CA	Freelance Writer
49	Burlington, VT	Real Estate Agent
35	New York, NY	Health and Fitness Reporter
30	New York, NY	Executive Recruiter
48	Rich Valley, VA	Goat Farmer
40	Indianapolis, IN	Troubled Teens Mentor
26	Franklin, NH	Actress
28	Canton, MA	Construction Worker
25	Beaver, PA	Administrative Assistant
33		Document Manager
25	Mercer, PA	Sheep Farmer
31	Los Angeles, CA	Sales Manager
30	Toms River, NJ	Bookkeeper
33	Huntington Beach, CA	FBI Agent	14th
33	Blountville, TN	Security Officer	13th
44	New Orleans, LA	Real State Agent	12th
22	Los Angeles, CA	Mechanical Bull Operator/Model	11th
35	Des Moines, IA	Housing Case Manager	10th
40	Columbia, SC	Drill Sergeant
35	Oakland, CA	Teacher
35	Kansasville, WI	Equity Research Assistant
31	Lakewood, CO	Coffee Barista
23	Gorham, ME	Youth Mentor
21	Syracuse, NY	Pre-Law Student
59	Stillwater, OK	Rancher
41	Marshall, MO	Highway Repair Worker
33	South Vienna, OH	Highway Construction Worker
23	Dallas, TX	Sales & Marketing Associate
55	Ulysses, PA	English Teacher
39	Houston, TX	Attorney
22	Easley, SC	Student
21	Ventura, CA	Personal Trainer
25	Huber Heights, OH	Graduate Student
57	Bellevue, WA	Attorney	14th
24	New Orleans, LA	Bartender	13th
33	Mobile, AL	Steelworker	12th
27	Birmingham, AL	Model	11th
27	Troy, AL	Waiter	10th
32	Dallas, TX	Hairdresser
39	Las Vegas, NV	Vegas Showgirl
25	Glenolden, PA	Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
27	Chicago, IL	Business Consultant
46	Solon, OH	Civil Rights Attorney
32	Encino, CA	Nanny
23	Key Largo, FL	Dolphin Trainer
29	Merced, CA	Advertising Executive
41	Sayville, NY	Firefighter

Seasons 11–15 (2005–2007)

All information is accurate as of the time the season was filmed, and thus may vary from season to season for returning players.

Age	Hometown	Profession	Finish
63	Northglenn, CO	Retired Fire Captain
21	Decatur, IL	Magician's Assistant
21	Edmonds, WA	Retail Salesperson
26	Hood River, OR	Law Student
24	Dallas, TX	Real Estate Broker	14th
43	Chardon, OH	Nursing Practitioner	13th
22	New York, NY	Ivy League Student	12th
39	Revere, MA	Police Sergeant	11th
22	Manhattan, KS	Farmer	10th
27	Troy, AL	Waiter
24	North Hollywood, CA	Water Skiing Instructor
46	Grand Haven, MI	Former NFL Quarterback
34	Ridgefield, NJ	Hotel Doorman
31	Naples, FL	Zookeeper
42	Lakewood, WA	Fishmonnger
22	Providence, RI	Wilderness Guide
25	Philadelphia, PA	Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
30	Tonganoxie, KS	Sports Radio Host
45	Hayward, WI	Lumberjill
32	Sevierville, TN	Singer/Entertainer
24	Dallas, TX	Missile Engineer	14th
48	Greenville, SC	Property Developer	13th
32	Los Angeles, CA	Attorney	12th
52	South Hadley, MA	Astronaut	11th
25	Tempe, AZ	Financial Salesman	10th
24	High Point, NC	Writer
27	Chicago, IL	Social Worker
58	Simi Valley, CA	Art Teacher
31	Los Angeles, CA	Fire Dancer
35	Los Angeles, CA	Marketing Executive
34	Walterboro, SC	Nurse
46	Simsbury, CT	Pilot
24	Pompano Beach, FL	Medical Sales Representative
24	Santa Monica, CA	Yoga Instructor
46	Los Angeles, CA	Jazz Musician
36	New York, NY	Heavy Metal Musician
29	Oakland, CA	Risk Consultant
30	Marina Del Rey, CA	Profession Volleyball Player
35	Columbia, SC	Nursing Student
42	Christiansburg, VA	Nail Salon Manager
35	Los Angeles, CA	Police Officer	14th
27	Chico, CA	Roller Girl	13th
27	Los Angeles, CA	Fashion Director	12th
34	Laurelton, NY	Makeup Artist	11th
36	Lake Forest, IL	Real Estate Agent	10th
26	Los Angeles, CA	Shoe Salesman
23	Fayetteville, NC	Pre-Med Student
44	Los Angeles, CA	Writer
24	Los Angeles, CA	Boxer
28	San Diego, CA	Copier Sales Executive
31	Los Angeles, CA	Actress
28	Washington, D.C.	Attorney
25	Venice, CA	Waiter
31	San Mateo, CA	Management Consultant
27	Los Angeles, CA	Fashion Stylist
27	Lake Charles, LA	Non-Profit Fundraiser
52	Ross, CA	Architect
55	Ramsey, MN	School Bus Driver
25	Oxnard, CA	Loan Officer
38	San Antonio, TX	Single Mother	14th
32	Compton, CA	Expert Witness Locator	13th
28	Los Angeles, CA	Bartender	12th
36	Los Angeles, CA	Customer Service Representative	11th
23	Cincinnati, OH	Student	10th
28	Miami Beach, FL	Advertising Executive
25	Chicago, IL	Business Consultant
28	Los Angeles, CA	Attorney
27	Boulder, CO	Web Producer
34	Lafayette, LA	Construction Worker
54	Martinez, CA	Internet Technology Director
42	Los Angeles, CA	College Administrator
25	Wilmington, NC	Cheerleading Coach
35	Santa Monica, CA	Advertising Executive
47	Marion, VA	Chicken Farmer
28	East Northport, NY	Professional Wrestler
38	Tega Cay, SC	Christian Radio Host	14th
37	Simi Valley, CA	Former Model	13th
32	Venice, CA	Surfing Instructor	12th
26	Atlanta, GA	Elementary Teacher	11th
22	Columbia, SC	Student	10th
36	Las Vegas, NV	Profession Poker Player
20	Chicago, IL	Student/Athlete
30	Lafayette, LA	Gravedigger
26	Nashville, TN	Musician
29	Marina Del Rey, CA	Jeweler
40	Douglas, MA	School Lunch Lady
23	Kalispell, MT	Hiking Guide
26	New York, NY	Waitress
22	Pleasant Grove, UT	Flight Attendant

Seasons 16–20 (2008–2010)

All information is accurate as of the time the season was filmed, and thus may vary from season to season for returning players.

Name	Age	Hometown	Profession	Finish
	33	Danville, VA	Art Consultant
	29	Emeryville, CA	Real Estate Manager
	55	Martinez, CA	Internet Technology Director
	34	Los Angeles, CA	Aspiring Writer
	32	Avondale, AZ	Firefighter
	45	Los Angeles, CA	Writer
	48	Ford City, PA	Pageant Coach	14th
	45	Glen Ellyn, IL	Golf Course Vendor	13th
	43	Fredericksburg, VA	Residential Builder	12th
	34	Golden, CO	Nanny	11th
	25	New York, NY	Law School Student	10th
	26	Venice, CA	Photographer
	22	Fox River Grove, IL	Gymnastics Coach
	30	Lafayette, LA	Gravedigger
	24	Beverly Hills, CA	Motivational Speaker
	22	Pinckney, MI	Ice Cream Scooper
	32	Los Angeles, CA	Personal Trainer
	37	Norwalk, CT	Nurse
	23	Los Angeles, CA	Aspiring Designer
	25	Los Angeles, CA	Charity Organizer
	24	Los Angeles, CA	Music Producer
	61	Temecula, CA	Retired Nurse
	24	Downey, CA	Student
	25	Santa Barbara, CA	Medical Saleswoman
	26	Portland, OR	Maintenance Man	14th
	22	Buffalo Grove, IL	Retail Saleswoman	13th
	27	Naples, FL	Jewelry Salesman/Photographer	12th
	32	Boston, MA	Attorney	11th
	28	Atlanta, GA	Doctor	10th
	29	New York, NY	Attorney
	49	Eagle Rock, MO	Wedding Videographer
	29	Los Angeles, CA	Pharmaceutical Saleswoman
	29	Durham, NC	Olympic Gold Medalist
	22	Westminster, CA	Professional Gamer
	29	Pacific Palisades, CA	Personal Trainer
	29	Brooklyn, NY	Pin-Up Model
	47	Charles City, IA	Hairdresser
	57	Portland, ME	Physics Teacher
	26	West Hollywood, CA	Bartender
	31	Dayton, OH	Attorney
	49	Rock Hill, SC	U.S. Army Sergeant	14th
	53	Louisville, KY	Bus Driver	13th
	19	Lakeland, FL	Student	12th
	24	Raleigh, NC	Model	11th
	26	Austin, TX	Real Estate Salesman	10th
	30	New York, NY	Entrepreneur
	29	Lindon, UT	Professional Cyclist
	23	Los Angeles, CA	Model
	46	Auburn, AL	School Principal
	37	Bolivar, MO	Soccer Coach/Musician
	37	Nashville, TN	Former Pop Star
	26	Waukesha, WI	Hairdresser
Stephen Fishbach	29	New York, NY	Corporate Consultant
	24	Samson, AL	Cattle Rancher
	26	Cincinnati, OH	Student
	62	Marina del Rey, CA	Personal Chef
	48	Campton, NH	Police Officer
	28	Los Angeles, CA	Bar Manager
	33	Los Angeles, CA	Hairstylist
	22	Maple Grove, MN	Spa Saleswoman
	42	Glenside, PA	Attorney	14th
	33	New York, NY	Urban Planner	13th
	28	Ontario, CA	Bartender	12th
	25	Los Angeles, CA	Hairstylist	11th
	39	Salem, OR	Office Manager	10th
	25	Los Angeles, CA	Rocket Scientist
	38	Los Angeles, CA	Fitness Instructor
	25	San Diego, CA	Law Student
	45	Renton, WA	Saleswoman
	28	Chicago, IL	Law Student
	23	Los Angeles, CA	T-shirt Designer
	33	Los Angeles, CA	Doctor
	36	Dayton, TX	Oil Company Owner
	26	Van Buren, AR	Pharmaceutical Saleswoman
	30	Los Angeles, CA	Pin-Up Model
	29	Philadelphia, PA	Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
	50	Eagle Rock, MO	Wedding Videographer
	39	Norwalk, CT	Nurse
	45	Sayville, NY	Motivational Speaker
	29	Lindon, UT	Former Professional Cyclist
	32	Lafayette, LA	Gravedigger	14th
	33	Pensacola, FL	Construction Worker	13th
	38	Los Angeles, CA	Soccer Coach/Musician	12th
	29	New York, NY	Waitress	11th
	25	Samson, AL	Cattle Rancher	10th
	25	Los Angeles, CA	Aspiring Designer
	27	Washington, DC	Physician
	28	Pompano Beach, FL	Medical Sales Representative
	45	Indianapolis, IN	Troubled Teens Mentor
	35	Dallas, TX	Actor
	38	Los Angeles, CA	Actress
	36	Dayton, TX	Oil Company Owner
	27	Los Angeles, CA	Charity Organizer
	35	Fayetteville, NC	Office Assistant

Seasons 21–25 (2010–2012)

All information is accurate as of the time the season was filmed, and thus may vary from season to season for returning players.

Age	Hometown	Profession
48	Fromberg, MT	Goat Rancher
30	Lafayette, LA	Pest Control Company Owner
67	Islamorada, FL	Former NFL Coach
48	Gloucester, MA	Commercial Fisherman
42	Inglewood, CA	Firefighter
26	Durham, NC	Medical Student
41	Kansas City, MO	Homemaker
43	Erie, PA	ER Doctor
23	Downey, CA	Art Student
48	Mill Valley, CA	Technology Executive
27	Miami, FL	Paddleboard Company Owner
27	Los Angeles, CA	P.E. Teacher
20	Mesa, AZ	Nursing Student
24	Los Angeles, CA	Club Promoter
56	Jackson Springs, NC	Dog Trainer
63	Watermill, NY	Real Estate Executive
44	Eureka, SD	Swim Coach
30	New York, NY	Real Estate Broker
24	Fairview, NC	Professional Racecar Jackman
21	Venice, CA	Student
36	Washington, DC	Attorney
38	Dayton, TX	Oil Company Owner
46	Malibu, CA	Law Student
25	Columbia, SC	Pharmaceutical Representative
26	Long Beach, CA	Waitress
36	Santa Monica, CA	Visual Effects Producer
31	West Hollywood, CA	Defense Attorney
50	Oceanside, CA	Firefighter
51	Huntington Beach, CA	Ex-NFL Player
45	Lebanon, VA	Farmer
29	West Hollywood, CA	Ex-NFL Player
22	Nashville, TN	Pre-Med Student
31	Del Mar, CA	Iraq War Veteran
21	Random Lake, WI	Student
25	Benton, ME	Nurse
19	Acton, CA	Professional Dancer
52	Santa Monica, CA	Former Federal Agent?
34	Pensacola, FL	Construction Worker
24	Los Angeles, CA	Spoken Word Artist
48	Forest Hills, NY	Retired NYPD Detective
44	Grand Prairie, TX	Mortician
27	Las Vegas, NV	Dance Team Manager
22	Tampa, FL	Lingerie Football Player
39	Merrick, NY	Teacher
35	Denver, CO	Medical Marijuana Dispenser
26	Edina, MN	Water Treatment Technician
41	South Jordan, UT	English Profressor
26	Nashville, TN	Country Music Singer
24	Washington, D.C.	Harvard Law Student
35	Los Angeles, CA	Anesthesiologist
19	Katy, TX	Oil Tanker Crewman
51	Aurora, UT	Rancher
30	Venice, CA	Photographer
26	Plantation, FL	Baseball/Dating Coach
39	Susanville, CA	Soccer Coach/Musician
22	Willsboro, NY	Medical Student
29	Austin, TX	Motorcycle Repairwoman
51	Clovis, CA	Retired LAPD Officer
33	San Francisco, CA	Attorney
28	Venice, CA	Stand-Up Comedian
41	Tampa, FL	Ex-NFL Player's Wife
21	Monroeville, AL	Student
37	Lehi, UT	Sushi Chef
30	Seattle, WA	Banker
25	Gaffney, SC	Model
27	San Diego, CA	Phlebotomist
50	Miami, FL	Swimsuit Photographer
22	Orlando, FL	Timeshare Representative
64	Houston, TX	Plastic Surgeon
25	Chicago, IL	Special Education Teacher
29	West Hollywood, CA	Career Consultant
26	Charleston, SC	Medical Saleswoman
33	Brooklyn, NY	High School Teacher
29	San Antonio, TX	Bridal Shop Owner
28	Danville, VA	Tire Repairman
28	Brooklyn, NY	Seminary Student
20	Provo, UT	Model/Student
45	Glenside, PA	Attorney
32	Winston-Salem, NC	Cosmetologist
28	Silver Spring, MD	Insurance Saleswoman
22	Newark, DE	Former Miss Delaware
27	New York, NY	Investment Banker
44	Austin, TX	Former MLB Player
53	Terrytown, LA	Computer Engineer
24	Holmdel, NJ	Engineer Graduate/Model
50	Los Angeles, CA	Writer
24	Shawnee, KS	Track Coach
32	Los Angeles, CA	Business Student
25	Hermosa Beach, CA	Bartender
49	Dallas, TX	Former TV Teen Star
50	White Lake, MI	Professional Speaker
41	Cedar Rapids, IA	Sex Therapist

Seasons 26–30 (2013–2015)

All information is accurate as of the time the season was filmed, and thus may vary from season to season for returning players.

Age	Hometown	Profession	Finish
38	Brooklyn, NY	Attorney	20th
25	Oceanside, NY	Bartender
23	Jefferson City, MO	Pre-Law Student
27	Brooklyn, NY	Iraq War Veteran
23	Washington DC	Administrative Officer
21	Katy, TX	Chemical Disposal
38	Cincinnati, OH	BMX Bike Salesman
21	Stanford, CA	Racecar Driver
33	Los Angeles, CA	Pharmaceutical Sales
44	New York, NY	Event Planner
54	Santa Monica, CA	Software Sales
26	Hermosa Beach, CA	Bartender
30	San Francisco, CA	Real Estate Salesman
23	New York, NY	Entertainment Host and Writer
30	Miami, FL	Paddleboard Company Owner
27	Santa Clarita, CA	Comic Book Artist
23	East Brunswick, NJ	Fireman/EMT
41	Boise, ID	Fast Food Franchisee
42	South Jordan, UT	English professor
25	Washington DC	Harvard Law Student
49	Indianapolis, IN	Troubled Teens Mentor
22	Monroeville, AL	Student Teacher
33	Orem, UT	Cocktail Waitress/Graphic Designer
21	Chapel Hill, NC	Student
30	Washington DC	Physician
44	Tampa, FL	Attorney/Retired NFL Player
23	Orlando, FL	Full-Time Student/Sales
30	Washington DC	Physician/Army Orthopedic Surgery Resident
44	Indianapolis, IN	Merchandiser
31	Santa Monica, CA	Musician
33	Santa Monica, CA	Yoga Instructor/Math Instructor
26	Crossville, AL	Post Office Manager/Farmer
25	New York, NY	Hedge Fund Support
27	Tempe, AZ	Real Estate
43	Salem, OR	Fitness Instructor
24	Salem, OR	Cosmetology Student
52	Knoxville, TN	Motivational Speaker
43	Willingboro, NJ	Cigar Lounge Owner
42	Tampa, FL	Homemaker
34	Heber, UT	Former Pro Cyclist/Shop Manager
45	Plantation, FL	Miami Marlins President
27	Santa Monica, CA	Professional Poker Player
27	Philadelphia, PA	Social Worker
31	Chicago, IL	Nuclear Engineer
46	Newark, NJ	Former NBA All-Star
29	Kokomo, IN	Hairstylist
21	Addison, IL	Student
29	Cedar Rapids, IA	Police Officer
21	San Jose, CA	Ex-NFL Cheerleader
34	Boston, MA	Horse Trainer
34	Dobson, NC	Male Model
22	Campbellsville, KY	Miss Kentucky Teen USA
37	St. Louis, MO	Accountant
48	Needham, MA	Pilates Teacher
21	Chicago, IL	Economics Student
41	Tehachapi, CA	Attorney
29	Newport Beach, CA	Martial Arts Instructor
39	Jersey City, NJ	Police Officer
28	Edgewater, NJ	Crossfit Coach/Project Coordinator
35	Foxborough, MA	Police Officer
39	Atlanta, GA	Former MLB Player
25	Winter Park, FL	Traveling Sales Representative
28	Seattle, WA	Marketing Manager
55	Ephrata, WA	Farmer
34	Atlanta, GA	Model/Spray Tan Business Owner
32	New York, NY	Singer/Actor/Writer
36	Foxborough, MA	Firefighter
24	Shreveport, LA	Firefighter
31	New York, NY	Broadway Performer/Model/Aerialist
22	Winter Park, FL	Student
26	Waterford, MI	Financial Assistant
20	Nashville, TN	Student
53	Shreveport, LA	Firefighter
47	Dallas, TX	Competitive Cheerleading Gym Owner
25	Wyandotte, MI	Media Buyer
28	Edgewater, NJ	Crossfit Coach/Physical Therapy Student
31	Long Beach, CA	Retail Buyer
32	Santa Monica, CA	Coconut Vendor
51	Palmdale, CA	Hearing Advocate
24	College Park, FL	Hairdresser
37	Topanga, CA	Media Consultant
27	Valley Stream, NY	Marketing Director
44	Grand Island, NY	State Trooper
25	San Francisco, CA	Law Student
25	Scottsdale, AZ	Jewelry Designer
22	Long Beach, CA	Sailing Instructor
31	San Francisco, CA	Yahoo! Executive
33	Los Angeles, CA	Ex-Talent Agent Assistant
47	Gorham, ME	Postal Worker
27	Roy, UT	Barrel Racer
24	Boston, MA	General Contractor
41	Sherman Oaks, CA	YouTube Sensation
52	Tampa, FL	Corporate Executive
38	North Richland Hills, TX	Oil Driller

Seasons 31–35 (2015–2017)

All information is accurate as of the time the season was filmed, and thus may vary from season to season for returning players.

Age	Hometown	Profession	Finish
35	Santa Monica, CA	Yoga Instructor/Math Professor
32	San Francisco, CA	Yahoo! Executive
37	San Francisco, CA	Jeweler
49	Greensboro, NC	Internet Projects Manager
30	Queens, NY	Law Student
55	Simsbury, CT	Pilot
31	Newport Beach, CA	Martial Arts Instructor	14th
42	Tehachapi, CA	Attorney	13th
51	San Jose, CA	Attorney	12th
37	Greensboro, NC	River Guide	11th
26	Salem, OR	Cosmetology Student	10th
36	New York, NY	Corporate Consultant
25	Scottsdale, AZ	Jewelry Designer
35	Los Angeles, CA	Business Student
42	The Woodlands, TX	Bartender
54	Keithville, LA	Firefighter
29	Seattle, WA	Marketing Manager
22	Chicago, IL	Economics Student
39	St. Louis, MO	Accountant
37		Firefighter
27	Chicago, IL	Postal Worker
38	Salt Lake City, UT	Contractor
27	Brooklyn, NY	Quantitative Strategist
28	Hopkinsville, KY	Army Veteran
24	Dallas, TX	Real Estate Agent
26	Brooklyn, NY	Professional Poker Player
34	Minneapolis, MN	ER Doctor
38	Sausalito, CA	Ice Cream Entrepreneur
30	Redondo Beach, CA	Personal Trainer
49	Reading, PA	Chemist
40	Carmel, IN	Former NBA Player
19	Boston, MA	College Student
31	Detroit, MI	Bounty Hunter
71	Vero Beach, FL	Former FBI Agent
23	Douglasville, GA	Bodybuilder
51	San Francisco, CA	Gardener
29	Cambridge, MA	Social Media Marketer
24	Freehold, NJ	Bartender
37	Los Angeles, CA	Recruiting Director
31	Los Angeles, CA	Gamer
52	Sugarloaf Key, FL	Boat Mechanic
42	Diamond Bar, CA	Dietitian
39	Granada Hills, CA	Insurance Adjuster
23	Nashville, TN	Bartender
25	Fort Worth, TX	Vacation Club Saleswoman
28	Yakima, WA	Missionary Recruiter
24	Post Falls, ID	Snowboard Instructor
38	Moore, OK	Trial Attorney
37	Voorheesville, NY	Assistant District Attorney
28	Brooklyn, NY	Asset Manager
18	Long Valley, NJ	High School Student
45	Otsego, MN	Youth Pastor
	27	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Real Estate Agent
	42	Dedham, MA	Police Sergeant
	42	Sherman Oaks, CA	Television Writer
24	West Hollywood, CA	Barista
	33	Denver, CO	Model
	25	San Francisco, CA	Homeless Shelter Manager
27	Salem, OR	Cosmetology Student
42	Jersey City, NJ	Police Officer
28	Hopkinsville, KY	Army Veteran
29	Hermosa Beach, CA	Bartender
31	Mobile, AL	Cattle Rancher
42	Fayetteville, NC	Office Assistant
50	High Point, NC	Internet Project Manager
26	Knoxville, TN	Law Student
34	Venice, CA	Photographer
51	Reading, PA	Chemist
28	Brooklyn, NY	Asset Manager
29	Roy, UT	Barrel Racer
27	New York, NY	Entertainment Host/Writer
25	Fort Worth, TX	Vacation Club Sales
45	Norwalk, CT	Nurse
30	Cambridge, MA	Social Media Marketer
52	San Francisco, CA	Gardener
54	Miami, FL	Swimsuit Photographer
47	Tampa, FL	Attorney/Former NFL Player
32	Marion, IA	Police Officer
	46	Excelsior, MN	Olympian
	25	New York, NY	Diversity Advocate
	24	Auburn, AL	Small Business Owner
	31	Houston, TX	NFL Player
	27	Santa Monica, CA	Social Worker
	24	Los Angeles, CA	Celebrity Assistant
	29	Louisville, KY	Nurse Practitioner
	27	Newport News, VA	Physical Therapist
	24	Little Rock, AR	Wilderness Therapy Guide
	28	Los Angeles, CA	Firefighter
	34	Tolland, CT	Probation Officer
	35	Beaufort, NC	Fisherwoman
	26	Satellite Beach, FL	Lifeguard
	43	Parkland, FL	Urologist
	24	Solana Beach, CA	Surf Instructor
	23	North Arlington, NJ	Bellhop
	46	Lebanon Township, NJ	Actuary
	34	Boise, ID	Marine

Seasons 36–40 (2018–2020)

All information is accurate as of the time the season was filmed, and thus may vary from season to season for returning players.

Age	Hometown	Profession	Finish
26	Ocala, FL	Graphic Saleswoman
	22	Merrick, NY	Music Teacher
	29	Orlando, FL	Marine Animal Trainer
	41	Herndon, VA	Physical Education Teacher
	34	Chicago, IL	Yoga Instructor
	24	New York, NY	Business Analyst
	26	Los Angeles, CA	Law Student
	27	Brooklyn, NY	Male Model
	24	Nashville, TN	Social Media Strategist
	21	Brooklyn, NY	Student
	23	Venice Beach, CA	Advertising Account Executive
	18	Los Angeles, CA	Real Estate Agent
	24	Los Angeles, CA	EMT/Pro Cheerleader
	31	Denver, CO	Career Counselor
	22	Melbourne, FL	Fishing Guide
	26	Kimper, KY	Caretaker
	42	Cincinnati, OH	Army Veteran
	29	Minneapolis, MN	Financial Consultant
	38	Nesconset, NY	Construction Supervisor
	33	Philadelphia, PA	Furniture Company Owner
	41	Cohoes, NY	Maintenance Manager
	19	Lakeland, FL	Waitress
	40	Clover, SC	Attorney
	28	Houston, TX	Mixed Martial Arts Fighter
	25	Irvine, CA	Industrial Engineer
	57	Los Angeles, CA	Publishing CEO
	36	Boston, MA	Airline Agent
	31	Longview, TX	Kitchen Staff Member
	38	Los Angeles, CA	Professional Wrestler
	27	Lake Butler, FL	S.W.A.T. Officer
	24	San Clemente, CA	Bartender
	41	Beaumont, TX	Truck Driver
	25	St. Augustine, FL	Technical Writer
	32	Tallahassee, FL	Robotics Scientist
	30	Orangeburg, SC	Social Media Manager
	28	Chapel Hill, NC	Physician
	30	San Diego, CA	Realtor
	28	Sparks, NV	Financial Consultant
	47	Los Angeles, CA	Filmmaker
	27	Williamsburg, KY	Public Defender
	46	Ashburn, VA	Sales Representative
	19	Durham, NC	Pre-Med Student
32	Los Angeles, CA	Marketing Director
	25	Bell, CA	Small Business Owner
29	Ogden, UT	Multimedia Artist
	35	Livermore, CA	Firefighter
	25	Bethesda, MD	Medical Assistant
44	Sherman Oaks, CA	Television Writer
31	Seattle, WA	Marketing Manager
	38	Los Angeles, CA	Law Student/Former Military
	46	Atlanta, GA	Teacher
	32	Orlando, FL	Divorce Attorney
	23	Bronx, NY	Waitress
	21	Bakersfield, CA	Student
	33	Blacksburg, VA	Morning News Anchor
	46	New York, NY	Toymaker
	23	Erwin, TN	YMCA Program Director
	25	Greenville, SC	District Sales Manager
	35	Henderson, NV	Poker Player
	27	Durham, NC	Law Student
	27	Palo Alto, CA	Admissions Counselor
	26	Los Angeles, CA	Digital Content Creator
	60	Greenwich, CT	Former NHL Player
	32	New York, NY	Personal Injury Attorney
	23	Harrisonburg, VA	Grad Student
	29	Philadelphia, PA	MBA Student
	33	Providence, RI	College Administrator
	36	Warwick, RI	Gym Owner
	24	Tacoma, WA	Air Force Veteran
	26	Saunderstown, RI	Olympic Medalist
	37	Houston, TX	Personal Injury Attorney
	41	Rockholds, KY	Factory Worker
	48	Los Angeles, CA	Talent Manager
	59	Palm Bay, FL	Chief Lifeguard
	28	Glendale, CA	Nanny
	36	North Potomac, MD	Entrepreneur
	28	New York, NY	Tech Sales
	26	Long Beach, NY	4th Grade Teacher
40	Pensacola, FL	Director of Marketing & Communications
43	Shawnee, KS	Sideline Chic Owner
45	Hillsborough, NH	Keynote Speaker/Social Entrepreneur
43	Pensacola, FL	Construction Worker
36	Los Angeles, CA	Life Coach/Speaker/Yoga Teacher
44	Riverview, FL	Case Manager
44	Los Altos, CA	Product Management
35	Philadelphia, PA	Furniture Designer
28	Burlingame, CA	Host/Keynote Speaker
39	Mesa, AZ	Former Pro Cyclist/Shop Manager
29	Santa Monica, CA	Healthcare Consultant
36	San Antonio, TX	Interior Designer
41	Foxborough, MA	Firefighter
28	Williamsburg, KY	Attorney
48	Marion, IA	Sex Therapist
36	Boise, ID	Real Estate Agent/Stay-at-home Dad
35	Cedar Rapids, IA	Police Officer
29	Hoboken, NJ	Business Development Manager
33	Edgewater, NJ	CrossFit Trainer
45	Allendale, NJ	Police Officer

Seasons 41–45 (2021–2023)

All information is accurate as of the time the season was filmed, and thus may vary from season to season for returning players.

Age	Hometown	Profession	Finish
51	San Antonio, TX	Cyber Security Analyst
24	Boston, MA	Healthcare Consultant
35	Chicago, IL	Neurosurgeon
50	Shawnee, WY	Rancher
20	Oklahoma City, OK	College Student
46	Portland, OR	Grocery Clerk
26	Brooklyn, NY	Law Student
47	Plainview, NY	Teacher
37	Morgan Hill, CA	Sales Manager
28	Arlington, MA	PhD Student
34	Washington, DC	Pastor
20	Washington, DC	College Student
33	Frisco, TX	Ex-NFL Player
31	Sedro-Woolley, WA	Flight Attendant
52	Charleston, SC	Stay-at-Home Mom
21	Chicago, IL	App Developer
26	Miami, FL	Medical Student
32	Toronto, ON, Can.	Communications Manager
48	Houston, TX	Healthcare Worker
22	St. Louis, MO	Student
47	Noblesville, IN	Stay-at-Home Mom
43	Brooklyn, NY	Creative Director
19	Palo Alto, CA	Ivy League Student
30	New Haven, CT	Law Clerk
22	Santa Monica, CA	Waitress
29	New York, NY	Executive Recruiter
44	Las Vegas, NV	Stay-at-Home Dad
25	Rogers, AR	Therapist
29	New Orleans, LA	Data Scientist
35	Montreal, QC, Can.	Fitness Consultant
31	Whitby, ON, Can.	Veterinarian
31	Asbury Park, NJ	Dietitian
29	Gulf Shores, AL	Beach Service Company Owner
37	Norwalk, CA	Pageant Coach
58	Hoboken, NJ	Retired Firefighter
24	Ajax, ON, Can.	Seminary Student
28	Philadelphia, PA	Teacher
29	Marina del Ray, CA	Cyber Security Saleswoman
43	Weatherford, TX	Pharmacist
42	Downingtown, PA	Pediatric Nurse
35	Honolulu, HI	Project Manager
31	Salt Lake City, UT	Clinical Psychologist
22	Collierville, TN	Graduate Student
24	San Francisco, CA	UX Designer
37	Philadelphia, PA	Event Planner
24	El Paso, TX	Warehouse Associate
25	Manchester, NH	Paralympian
19	Las Vegas, NV	Pet Cremator
35	Honolulu, HI	Elevator Salesman
28	Newark, DE	Educational Project Manager
30	Durham, NC	Political Science PhD
29	New Orleans, LA	College Admissions Director
26	Austin, TX	Designer
52	Meridian, ID	Heart Valve Specialist
46	West Warwick, RI	Insurance Agent
28	Huntingtown, MD	Charity Projects Manager
29	San Francisco, CA	Product Manager
25	Highland Park, IL	Tech Investor
27	Rochester, MN	Management Consultant	14th
43	Pickerington, OH	Barbershop Owner	13th
34	Cincinnati, OH	Surgical Podiatrist	12th
27	Albany, CA	Security Software Engineer	11th
30	Newtown, PA	Security Specialist	10th
25	Moose Jaw, SK, Can.	Law Student	9th
23	St. Paul, MN	Research Coordinator	8th
32	Bronx, NY	Firefighter	7th
35	Mesa, AZ	Yogi	6th
31	Port Arthur, TX	Elementary School Teacher	5th
20	Atlanta, GA	NASA Engineering Student	4th
35	North St. Paul, MN	Drug Counselor
43	Pittsburgh, PA	Engineering Manager
36	Bayamón, PR	Salon Owner
33	Baltimore, MD	Therapist
26	Sicklerville, NJ	Content Producer
28	Jacksonville, NC	Truck Driver
35	Provo, UT	School Principal
23	Seattle, WA	Software Developer	14th
24	Los Angeles, CA	Singer	13th
30	O'Fallon, IL	Gym Owner	12th
29	Vancouver, BC	Software Sales	11th
29	New York, NY	Critical Care Nurse	10th
31	Steamboat Springs, CO	Bartender	9th
47	West Warwick, RI	Insurance Agent	8th
28	Laurel, MD	Investment Analyst	7th
23	Philadelphia, PA	Grad Student	6th
49	Brentwood, TN	Estate Attorney	5th
35	Brooklyn, NY	Civil Rights Attorney	4th
26	Boston, MA	Attorney
26	Chicago, IL	Grad Student
26	Miami, FL	Entrepreneur

Seasons 46–present (2024–present)

All information is accurate as of the time the season was filmed, and thus may vary from season to season for returning players.

Season	Age	Hometown	Profession	Finish
	22	Las Vegas, NV	Slot Machine Salesman
	37	San Francisco, CA	Software Engineer
	41	Orlando, FL	Aerospace Tech
	41	Acton, MA	IT Quality Analyst
	31	Chicago, IL	International Brand Mentor	14th
	28	San Diego, CA	Program Coordinator	13th
	31	Atlanta, GA	College Coach	12th
	27	Lake Hopatcong, NJ	Special Ed Teacher	11th
	24	Richmond, VA	Actor	10th
	28	French Camp, MS	Science Teacher	9th
	33	Elizabeth, NJ	Artist	8th
	24	Toronto, ON	Data Analyst	7th
	29	Memphis, TN	Real Estate Agent	6th
	48	Dallas, TX	Parent Coach	5th
	35	Orlando, FL	Marketing Strategist	4th
	31	Miami, FL	Musician
	26	Boston, MA	Law Student
	29	Charlotte, NC	Salon Owner
47	31	Boston, MA	Teaching Assistant	TBD
	26	Los Angeles, CA	Finance & Operations Manager
	32	Houston, TX	Workday Senior Consultant
	TBA	TBA	TBA
	26	Baltimore, MD	Radio Host
	29	Winnipeg, MB	Senior Counselor
	30	Phoenix, AZ	Esports Host
	41	Woodbury, NY	Podcaster/Comedian
	27	San Francisco, CA	ER Doctor
	31	Cheboygan, MI	Unemployed
	34	Bloomfield Hills, MI	Visual Designer
	24	Nashville, TN	Reporter
	26	Phoenixville, PA	Nurse & Former Miss Delaware
	42	Norwalk, CT	Brain Therapy Representative
	59	Putnam Valley, NY	Flight Instructor
	23	New Brunswick, NJ	Associate Solution Architecht
	31	Washington, D.C.	Athlete Marketer
	27	Oahu, HI	Volleyball Coach

References

General

Web site: Survivor: Borneo contestants. CBS.com. June 21, 2007.
Web site: Survivor: The Australian Outback contestants. CBS.com. June 21, 2007.
Web site: Survivor: Africa contestants. CBS.com. June 21, 2007.
Web site: Survivor: Marquesas contestants. CBS.com. June 21, 2007.
Web site: Survivor: Thailand contestants. CBS.com. June 21, 2007.
Web site: Survivor: The Amazon contestants. CBS.com. June 21, 2007.
Web site: Survivor: Pearl Islands contestants. CBS.com. June 21, 2007.
Web site: Survivor: All-Stars contestants. CBS.com. June 21, 2007.
Web site: Survivor: Vanuatu contestants. CBS.com. June 21, 2007.
Web site: Survivor: Palau contestants. CBS.com. June 21, 2007.
Web site: Survivor: Guatemala contestants. CBS.com. June 21, 2007.
Web site: Survivor: Panama contestants. CBS.com. June 21, 2007.
Web site: Survivor: Cook Islands contestants. CBS.com. June 21, 2007.
Web site: Survivor: Fiji contestants. CBS.com. June 21, 2007.
Web site: Survivor: China contestants. CBS.com. August 20, 2007.
Web site: Survivor: Micronesia contestants. CBS.com. January 8, 2008.
Web site: Survivor: Gabon contestants. CBS.com. August 27, 2008.
Web site: Survivor: Tocantins contestants. CBS.com. January 14, 2009.
Web site: Survivor: Samoa contestants. CBS.com. August 27, 2009.
Web site: Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains contestants. CBS.com. January 7, 2010.

Web site: Survivor: Nicaragua contestants. CBS.com. November 9, 2010.
Web site: Survivor: Redemption Island contestants. CBS.com. January 10, 2011.
Web site: Survivor: South Pacific contestants. CBS.com. August 23, 2011.
Web site: Survivor: One World contestants. CBS.com. January 19, 2012.
Web site: Survivor: Philippines contestants. CBS.com. January 11, 2013.
Web site: Survivor: Caramoan contestants. CBS.com. January 11, 2013.
Web site: Survivor: Blood vs. Water contestants. CBS.com. August 21, 2013.
Web site: Survivor: Cagayan contestants. CBS.com. January 22, 2014.
Web site: Survivor: San Juan del Sur contestants. CBS.com. October 6, 2014.
Web site: Survivor: Worlds Apart contestants. CBS.com. January 21, 2015.
Web site: Survivor: Cambodia contestants. CBS.com. December 25, 2018.
Web site: Survivor: Kaoh Rong contestants. CBS.com. December 25, 2018.
Web site: Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen. X contestants. CBS.com. December 25, 2018.
Web site: Survivor: Game Changers contestants. CBS.com. December 25, 2018.
Web site: Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers contestants. CBS.com. December 25, 2018.
Web site: Survivor: Ghost Island contestants. CBS.com. December 25, 2018.
Web site: Survivor: David vs. Goliath contestants. CBS.com. December 25, 2018.
Web site: Survivor: Edge of Extinction contestants. CBS.com.
Web site: Survivor: Island of the Idols contestants. CBS.com.
Web site: Survivor: Winners at War contestants. CBS.com.

Web site: Survivor: 41 contestants. CBS.com.
Web site: Survivor: 42 contestants. CBS.com.
Web site: Survivor: 43 contestants. CBS.com.
Web site: Survivor: 44 contestants. CBS.com.
Web site: Survivor: 45 contestants. CBS.com.
Web site: Survivor: 46 contestants. CBS.com.

Specific

Notes and References

News: Susan. Young. New 'Survivor: Fiji' divides haves and have-nots "Survivor: Fiji". . February 8, 2007 . September 4, 2017.
Web site: 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains' cast revealed . . January 6, 2010 . September 4, 2017.
Web site: 'Survivor: Second Chance' Invites Viewers to Select the Castaways. Xfinity. Gordon. Holmes. May 6, 2015. May 6, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150508145315/http://xfinity.comcast.net/blogs/tv/2015/05/06/%E2%80%98survivor-second-chance%E2%80%99-invites-viewers-to-select-the-castaways/. May 8, 2015. dead.
'Survivor': They're baaaaaaaack! Russell and Boston Rob join the cast of 'Redemption Island' . . January 13, 2011 . June 2, 2015.
'Survivor: South Pacific': Ozzy and Coach to return for new season. They talk about it here! -- EXCLUSIVE. Ross. Dalton. August 24, 2011. Entertainment Weekly. June 2, 2015.
Ross. Dalton. Four former Survivor players to return for Edge of Extinction season. Entertainment Weekly. December 19, 2018. December 20, 2018.
Web site: Survivor Bombshell: Fiji's "Babe" Reveals Why She Bailed!. TV Guide. Rudolph, Ileane. February 7, 2007. November 11, 2010.
Web site: 'Survivor': Two contestants left show before filming began in Nicaragua -- EXCLUSIVE. Bierly. Mandi. EW.com. June 2, 2014. June 2, 2014.