CBS announced today the 20 castaways who will compete against each other on SURVIVOR: CARAMOAN - FANS vs. FAVORITES, when the Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 26th season with a special 90-minute premiere, Wednesday, Feb. 13 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
The spring edition of Survivor will feature the return of one of the game's greatest pairings: Fans vs. Favorites. Ten ultimate Survivor fans will have the chance to prove they have what it takes when they take on 10 of their favorite players from the past. Dropped on the exotic Caramoan Islands, the 20 castaways will be divided into two tribes of 10: "The Bikal Tribe," made up of former players deemed favorites, and "The Gota Tribe," comprised of ultimate fans of the game. The Favorites may have an edge because of their experience, but they also have a big target on their backs. Meanwhile, the Fans, although inexperienced, can draw on their extensive knowledge of the game to give them an advantage. Who will prevail when these tribes collide and the castaways vie to outwit, outplay and outlast one another for the title of Sole Survivor and the one million dollar prize? Castaways competing on SURVIVOR: CARAMOAN - FANS vs. FAVORITES (in alphabetical order):
BIKAL (FAVORITES) Andrea BoehlkeAge: 23New York Entertainment Host and Writer Survivor: Redemption IslandBrandon Hantz Age: 21 Katy, Texas Chemical Disposal Survivor: South PacificBrenda Lowe Age: 30 Miami, Fla. Paddleboard Co. Owner Survivor: NicaraguaCorinne Kaplan Age: 33 Los Angeles Clinical Consultant Survivor: GabonDawn Meehan Age: 42 South Jordan, Utah English Professor Survivor: South PacificErik Reichenbach Age: 27 Santa Clarita, Calif. Comic Book Artist Survivor: Micronesia - Fans vs. FavoritesFrancesca Hogi Age: 38 Brooklyn, N.Y. Attorney Survivor: Redemption IslandJohn Cochran Age: 25 Washington D.C. Law Student Survivor: South PacificPhillip Sheppard Age: 54 Santa Monica, Calif. Software Sales Survivor: Redemption IslandMalcolm Freberg Age: 25 Hermosa Beach, Calif. Bartender Survivor: PhilippinesGOTA (FANS)Laura AlexanderAge: 23Washington, D.C.Administrative OfficerSherri BiethmanAge: 41Boise, IdahoFast Food FranchiseeMatt BischoffAge: 38Cincinnati, OhioBMX Bike SalesHope DriskillAge: 23Jefferson City, Mo.
Pre-Law StudentEdward "Eddie" FoxAge: 23East Brunswick, N.J.Fireman/EMTJulia LandauerAge: 21Stanford, Calif.Racecar DriverAlexandra "Allie" PohevitzAge: 25Oceanside, N.Y.BartenderMichael SnowAge: 44New YorkEvent PlannerShamar ThomasAge: 27Brooklyn, N.Y.Iraq War VeteranReynold ToepferAge: 30San FranciscoReal Estate SalesSURVIVOR: CARAMOAN - FANS vs. FAVORITES is hosted by Emmy Award-winning host Jeff Probst and produced by SEG, Inc. Mark Burnett, Jeff Probst and David Burris are executive producers and Leisa Francis is co-executive producer.
For more detailed information on SURVIVOR: CARAMOAN - FANS vs. FAVORITES and the castaways, log on to www.cbs.com/survivor.