CBS announced today the 18 castaways who will compete against each other on Survivor, when the Emmy Award-winning series premieres Wednesday, Sept. 27 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. This season returns to the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji and will celebrate the 35th edition of the series.
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This edition, themed Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers, will feature 18 castaways, divided into three groups of six based on how they are perceived by others. Heroes are used to being heralded for their achievements, healers receive gratitude for their work and hustlers must earn respect from others. These castaways will be forced to compete against each other with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast each other in an attempt to become the Sole Survivor. The show is hosted by Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst. This season’s castaways include an Olympian, an NFL player, a bellhop, a diversity advocate and a urologist.
NFL player, Alan Ball, is one of the castaways: A cornerback who is currently a free agent, according to Wikipedia. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft and has also played for the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Chicago Bears. He played college football at the University of Illinois.
The following are the 18 castaways competing this fall.
“LEVU”- HEROES TRIBE
Alan Ball, 31
Hometown: Houston, Texas via Detroit, Mich.
NFL Player
Ben Driebergen, 34
Hometown: Boise, Id.
Marine
John “JP” Hilsabeck, 28
Hometown: Los Angeles
Firefighter
Chrissy Hofbeck, 46
Hometown: Glen Gardner, N.J.
Financial Analyst
Ashley Nolan, 26
Hometown: Satellite Beach, Fla.
Lifeguard
Katrina Radke, 46
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minn.
Olympian
“SOKO”- HEALERS TRIBE
Jessica Johnston, 29
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Nurse Practitioner
Roark Luskin, 27
Hometown: Palo Alto, Calif.
Social Worker
Cole Medders, 24
Hometown: Little Rock, Ark.
Wilderness Therapy Guide
Joe Mena, 34
Hometown: Tolland, Conn. via Bronx, N.Y.
Probation Officer
Desiree “Desi” Williams, 27
Hometown: Peachtree City, Ga.
Physical Therapist
Mike Zahalsky, 43
Hometown: Parkland, Fla.
Urologist
“YAWA”- HUSTLERS TRIBE
Patrick Bolton, 24
Hometown: Lanett, Ala.
Small Business Owner
Alexandrea “Ali” Elliott, 24
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Celebrity Assistant
Simone Nguyen, 25
Hometown: Worcester, Mass.
Diversity Advocate
Devon Pinto, 23
Hometown: Carlsbad, Calif.
Surf Instructor
Lauren Rimmer, 35
Hometown: Beaufort, N.C.
Fisherman
Ryan Ulrich, 23
Hometown: North Arlington, N.J.
Bellhop
