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Surviving returns for its 47th season this month, and with a special twist. In the upcoming season, 18 castaways will compete for a $1 million prize and use their wits and physical endurance to navigate the islands of Fiji. Among these castaways in a special celebrity, known for his way with words. But will his survival skills match his podcasting and writing talents?
Here’s everything to know ahead of the upcoming 47th season of Surviving.
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Who is the actor?
18 castaways will put their strength and endurance to the test Survivingincluding an emergency physician, a flight school owner, a corporate attorney and more. Meet the skippers below.
Name: Teeny Chirichillo
Age: 24
Name: Rome Cooney
Age: 30
Name: Anika Dhar
Age: 26
Name: Terran “TK” Foster
Age: 31
Name: Chair Hallums
Age: 27
Name: Rachel LaMont
Age: 34
Name: Jon Lovett
Age: 42
Name: Genevieve Mushaluk
Age: 33
Name: Gabe Ortis
Age: 26
Name: Kyle Ostwald
Age: 31
Name: Kishan Patel
Age: 28
Name: Sam Phalen
Age: 24
Name: Andy Rueda
Age: 31
Name: Sue Smey
Age: 59
Name: Caroline Vidmar
Age: 27
Name:Aysha Welch
Age: 32
Name: Sierra Wright
Age: 27
Name: Solomon “Sol” Yi
Age: 43
Who is the celebrity in the roles?
Jon Lovetthosted by Pod Save America podcast and a former speechwriter for the president Barack Obamais among the promising group of skippers.
Any twists/new information this season?
While Lovett is best known as a political commentator, Surviving will have him navigating various murderous politics.
When does it premiere?
The 47th season of Surviving premieres Wednesday, September 18 at 8 p.m. EST with a special two-hour episode. In the following weeks, viewers can look forward to 90-minute episodes on Wednesday nights at 8:00 PM EST.
How can I see it?
Fans can watch Surviving at the appointed time CBSor stream it live on Paramount+. Episodes will be available for streaming on demand the following day.