Survivor 50 Cast: Who’s In & Will Elisabeth Hasselbeck Join?
Survivor 50: All-Star Cast Reveal & Hasselbeck’s Decision
Survivor fans have something big to look forward to as CBS prepares to unveil the full cast of Survivor 50. The official reveal will take place on May 28, 2025, during CBS Mornings—just before the contestants depart for Fiji to begin filming.
This milestone season will feature a cast of returning players from across the show’s history, offering a unique blend of Survivor legends and more recent favorites.
Returning Players From Old and New Seasons
While CBS hasn’t released the final lineup yet, rumors suggest the cast will include a mix of players from early seasons and newer ones. Names circulating online include contestants from Survivor 49 as well as classic players like Jenna Lewis Dougherty, who first appeared in Survivor: Borneo and later returned for Survivor: All-Stars.
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Elisabeth Hasselbeck Will Not Return
Amid speculation about who would be returning for Survivor 50, Elisabeth Hasselbeck—who played in Survivor: The Australian Outback (Season 2)—has officially confirmed that she is not coming back.
In a light-hearted Instagram story, Hasselbeck addressed the rumors by saying she’d rather be “back there with snacks” and spend time with her family instead of competing again.
How is there no representation from the 20s?? #Survivor50 pic.twitter.com/cgb2upMQRt
— sea (@_realitySEA) May 28, 2025
CBS Still Finalizing the Full Cast List
As of now, the exact cast size and complete lineup remain unconfirmed. However, fans can expect a full reveal on May 28 during CBS Mornings, where viewers will get the first look at who’s heading to Fiji for this iconic season.
