CBS has officially revealed the new Survivor 2017 cast for the “Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers ” season with eighteen all new castaways set to compete against each other for the million dollar prize and title of Sole Survivor.
Survivor starts again with its season premiere on Wednesday, September 27th at 8/7c with a one-hour event to kick off the 35th installment in the series. Jeff Probst will of course be back to host and we can’t wait to watch it.
Here’s the combined listing of the 18 all-new castaways including the tribes split up by groups of six with each of the Heroes, Healers, and Hustlers. Check out our photo gallery for the new lineup along with CBS’s intro video with interviews and clips for the new cast.
Survivor 2017 Cast – Season 35 “Heroes vs Healers vs Hustlers
Levu Tribe – Heroes
- Alan Ball, 31 – Houston, TX via Detroit, MI. – NFL Player
- Ashley Nolan, 26 – Satellite Beach, FL – Lifeguard
- Ben Driebergen, 34 – Boise, Id. – Marine
- Chrissy Hofbeck, 46 – Glen Gardner, NJ – Financial Analyst
- John “JP” Hilsabeck, 28 – Los Angeles, CA – Firefighter
- Katrina Radke, 46 – Minneapolis, MN – Olympian
Soko Tribe – Healers
- Cole Medders, 24 – Little Rock, AR – Wilderness Therapy Guide
- Desiree “Desi” Williams, 27 – Peachtree City, GA – Physical Therapist
- Jessica Johnston, 29 – Louisville, KY – Nurse Practitioner
- Joe Mena, 34 – Tolland, CT via Bronx, NY – Probation Officer
- Mike Zahalsky, 43 – Parkland, FL – Urologist
- Roark Luskin, 27 – Palo Alto, CA – Social Worker
Yawa Tribe – Hustlers
- Alexandrea “Ali” Elliott, 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Celebrity Assistant
- Devon Pinto, 23 – Carlsbad, CA – Surf Instructor
- Lauren Rimmer, 35 – Beaufort, NC – Fisherman
- Patrick Bolton, 24 – Lanett, AL – Small Business Owner
- Ryan Ulrich, 23 – North Arlington, NJ – Bellhop
- Simone Nguyen, 25 – Worcester, MA – Diversity Advocate
Looks like a fun group of players and we’ll get to know more of them when the season kicks off.
For now we’ll have to get ready and await the September 27th return of Survivor 2017 as we settle in to discover which of these castaways will win the season. We’ll get more official details from CBS as things get closer so keep an eye out for all our coverage.
Photos: Robert Voets/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.
OMG!!! Debbie Wanner! Astrophysicist. Astronaut. Biologist. Bio-mechanic. Beatle-maniac. Chemist. Dentist/Dental hygienist. Dog groomer. Economist. Firefighter. Ghostbuster. Haberdasher. Isometric exercise instructor. Jazz pianist. Wrote a cookbook called, “Debbie’s Klassic Kugels.” Breeder of the famous Lipizzaner Stallions. Oh gosh, I could go on and on..but I DON’T WANT TO. Why is she there?! LOL!
I heard she created Survivor in her spare time while manning the international space station. Debbie grew on me though so I’m glad she’ll be back, but we’ll see how long the rest of the tribe can stand her.
Matthew, you kill me! She certainly is a Survivor Icon…at least in her mind. It will be interesting to see how long she’ll last. I would literally die if she were to win.
Questions…Is Andrea the really pretty girl who was a foot model? Is JT the good looking guy from Alabama? Is Tony the sleazy cop who lied all the time? And why is Sandra coming back? And Troyzan?
Sorry, but I can’t help you Karen. I can only think about one thing: I still don’t get why Debbie Wanner’s coming back. Neither does my kitty-cat avatar. She’s also in disbelief.
No rest for the wicked eh? Here I was, thinking you are catching up on some well deserved R&R Matt but not so I see. This is great, thank you so much!
Just think of how much joy she will bring! The photos answered my questions. Andrea IS the pretty girl…she looks like my daughter-in-law. And good old Jonn Thomas is back. Isn’t Ciera the one who was mean to her Mom?
Where is Joe?
I wish they wouldn’t bring back the same players meaning Sandra, Cirie, Ciera, and Ozzie. And I don’t think they should bring back players who have already won (Sandra and Tony). This season was great and I want another season of all new players. Are you listening Jeff and CBS?
I couldn’t agree more!
You are too funny. I am hoping she is voted out early on. Will take a lot to top this latest season.
And his gorgeous hair…Can’t we trade Zeke for him?
Wow, your DIL must be gorgeous! Yes, I think you’re right about Ciera.
You are right about Debbie…she will be a jo NOPE, I can’t say it. Lol.. It’s such an odd hodgepodge of cast members; I wonder how the casting department decided. Skittles? (BB reference)
Yes, please!
Yeah, this season was great! Can’t think of when I’ve enjoyed a season so much—so many incredible blindsides. Made for amazing tribals.
The last time I watched Survivor, before this past season, was when Amber won AllStars and got engaged to Boston Rob. So, that means that these players in the upcoming season (other than Michaela, Zeke and Caleb) are all going to be new to me. It will be interesting how my first impressions jive with your take on their past performances. I enjoyed this past season so much that I certainly regret staying away for so long.
Who?…Keith?
Yes, I would even trade Keith for Zeke. I don’t mind no spittin’ as much as I do that whinin’ Zeke.
Merry Christmas!!
Happy New Year everyone! I’m so anxious for Survivor Game Changers to begin. Although last season was the best in a very long time, I was disappointed with the winner. I truly did sympathize with Adam’s situation but he did not Outwit or Outplay in my opinion, it was a sympathy vote something that should not determine the winner. I’m so looking forward to seeing someone win who does Outwit, Outplay, Outlast.
I totally agree with you Mary, about Adam. I don’t want to say he won because of his mom (bless her heart), but you’re right; he didn’t Outwit, Outplay or Outlast. He played a ‘good’ game.
Happy New Year to you too, Dear! Here’s hoping 2017 brings you much happiness; good health; and lots and lots of love! You deserve all of those things. :)
There’s only a few of them that I am going to root for. Everyone else is either filler or “WTF are they doing here again.”
I can see Ozzy and Malcolm going after each other. It would be something if they teamed up though.
I agree …. They should have one season of everyone who was voted out first .
He played the best of the ones who were there .
Agree, Ozzie again? He’s ok, but has’t he played at twice before?.
I think so and Sandra has already won 2x and she wasn’t even fun to watch. Enough, if you have to have a veterans show (which I would prefer not to see) at least give some others a chance.
I thought Debbie was great casting – she’s hilarious. Glad to see her back.
She’s a hoot, that’s for sure. :) My teasing of her is all in good fun.
then do us a favor and dont ask WHY she is there? she wont last long anyway!
she isgone and quickly
Lol…nice to meet you. I see by your history that you have a lot of positive things to say….lol. You are right, though. She won’t last long.
This is an awesome cast! Can’t wait for Survivor 2017! Watch out for Tony the policeman! He is real sneaky!
Tony is the cop. Sandra won twice. Troyzan took on his remaining tribe members but, could not beat them at the end! Too many in numbers! Andrea is the pretty girl. Don’t remember if she was a model.
I hear she is going to do beer commercials as “The Most Interesting Woman In The World”.
Daniel, you may now drop the mic. Excellent, my friend!
Varner isn’t new to you either
Really? she doesn’t look or sound familiar. Was she on that AllStars season?
It’s his 4th time. I think Ozzy will be good as its been awhile and he really fell off from how he was his first season. He said he will be more humble this time and be the Ozzy people liked. I am interested as first ozzy was one of my favorites and there are no single girls to boost his ego this time
Ben, JP, Cole and Patrick.
https://twitter.com/DaltonRoss/status/907646965537787905
Thanks Captain! Hey, are you watching TAR Canada? Awesome!!!
Sure, Fiji is okay with me.