“Survivor” is preparing to celebrate a big anniversary with some major power players. The CBS competition series will soon mark its 50th season, and some familiar faces are returning for the momentous occasion. On May 28, “Survivor” host Jeff Probst announced the 24 returning players who have signed up to compete in the 50th season, which premieres in spring 2026. The list includes “Survivor” alum and “White Lotus” creator Mike White. From fan favorites to villains and everything in between, here’s the list of contestants. Season 50 ‘Survivor’ Contestants Jenna Lewis-Dougherty Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Seasons 1 (Borneo), 8 (All-Stars) Colby Donaldson Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Seasons 2 (The Australian Outback), 8 (All-Stars), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Seasons 10 (Palau), 11 (Guatemala), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Cirie Fields Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Seasons 12 (Panama-Exile Island), 16 (Micronesia — Fans vs. Favorites), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 34 (Game Changers) Ozzy Lusth Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Seasons 13 (Cook Islands), 16 (Micronesia — Fans vs. Favorites), 23 (South Pacific), 34 (Game Changers) Benjamin “Coach” Wade Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Seasons 18 (Tocantins — The Brazilian Highlands), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 23 (South Pacific) Aubry Bracco Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Seasons 32 (Kaôh Rōng — Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty), 34 (Game Changers), 38 (Edge of Extinction) Chrissy Hofbeck Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Season 35 (Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers) Christian Hubicki Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Angelina Keeley Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Mike White Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Rick Devens Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Season 38 (Edge of Extinction) Jonathan Young Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Season 42 Dee Valladares Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Season 45 winner Emily Flippen Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Season 45 Quintavius “Q” Burdette Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Season 46 Tiffany Ervin Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Season 46 Charlie Davis Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Season 46 Genevieve Mushaluk Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Season 47 Kamilla Karthigesu Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Season 48 Kyle Fraser Past ‘Survivor’ appearances: Season 48 winner Joseph Hunter Past ‘Survivor appearances: Season 48 Two additional contestants from Season 49, premiering fall 2025 What to know about Season 50 According to a press release, Season 50 of “Survivor” will “push the series into uncharted territory and impact the players like never before” since the game is now “In the Hands of the Fans” for the first time. Leading up to the season, fans voted on several elements of the game, including the following: “Idols or No Idols,” “Final Four Fire Making: Keep It or Lose It” and “Live Finale and Reunion Show in L.A. — or Keep the Winner Reveal and Aftershow in the Jungles of Fiji.” To keep an element of surprise, contestants won’t know what fans voted for until they begin the competition.