Check out the photos, bios, and tribes for the latest island-set battle for $1 million.
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Sorry to fans of podcasters-turned-reality-TV-stars.
That includes a debate professor, a stunt performer, and a pizzeria manager.
Shauhin Davari, Star Toomey, and Eva Erickson from ‘Survivor 48’.Credit:Robert Voets/CBS (3)
(What if they battle it out at the final four?!)
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But we have much more info than mere professions for you.
Fewer than 700 people have played this game and fewer than 50 have won.
The cast of ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
That experience drove home the importance of strong relationships.
Kids want to learn from someone they know cares about them.
When someone accidentally steps on the back of my flip flops.What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
Stephanie Berger from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
The community of friends and chosen family Ive built for myself.
They shouldnt let me get anywhere near final tribal.
I get to be the first Persian male to ever play and win.
Shauhin Davari from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
And Im out here because I promised my mom Id make it.
Running a speech and debate team requires working with all different people.
Who do you think you will play most like?Probably Penner.
Eva Erickson from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
He had an ability to relate to people that was special.
I need someone to tell me Im stupid.
Call me out and better my ideas into solid plans.Favorite hobbies:Learning new hobbies.
Kyle Fraser from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
Im too fragile for contact sports.
I have an addictive personality.
I love the sound of my voice.What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
Mitch Guerra from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
But after the pandemic, the team went from 70 students down to seven.
My proudest accomplishment is reestablishing an incredible, life-changing space for my students, even winning another championship.
I really attempt to stay open minded.Who is your biggest inspiration and why?My brother.
Saiounia “Sai” Hughley from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
He paved the way for me.
Turned around, came back, held my hand and walked me through life.
I lead people because I feel we all deserve an older brother like him.
Joe Hunter from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
My mom the things she went through to make and remake our family… insane.
Strategically competent without being over the top.
Resilience is in my blood.
Kamilla Karthigesu from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
In any game I play: my eyes stay on the prize.
I am used to competing against men twice my size who think they are better than me.
I dont intend to play a game of blindsiding those who trust me.
David Kinne from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
I want to find a No.
I will work harder than anyone else in this game.
I also am smart and smart enough to hide my intelligence.
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Its the one place where your actions inside of this society are almost entirely what matters.
Understandably, learning was not front-of-mind for my students who were in such a traumatic environment.
But I found ways to connect and Im proud of that.Which previous player do you identify with the most?
Kevin Leung from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
Who do you think you will play most like?1) Davie.
He has been a consistent rock in my family throughout my hardships.
Im a people person with diverse experiences.
Cedrek McFadden from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
Mitch Guerra
Age:34Hometown: Waco, Tex.Current residence:Waco, Tex.Occupation:P.E.
John Cochran, the second time he played.
Im non-threatening and can use that to my advantage in this game.
Charity Nelms from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
I thrive in a little chaos and when things get challenging is when I thrive.
Its so important for other young black/POC women to see themselves in spaces not many POC occupy often.
She was such a force and raised me to be one as well.
Justin Pioppi from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
People who say the word moist.
People who pronounce the word “salmon” incorrectly.What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
She was a big fan of the show from when it started.
Bianca Roses from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
She asked me to apply years ago, and many times.
I didnt think we could do it.
Then she was taken from me by domestic violence.
Chrissy Sarnowsky from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
It took me years, but this is for her.
It is about doing this for her and giving her peace that her brother did it!
That event showed me I can do anything and never give up.
Star Toomey from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
Bad hugs, people who dont make eye contact.
Basically anything acting like a butthole.What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
Being a good dad.
Mary Zheng from ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
This takes every inch of your heart, mind, and soul to truly do this.
He passed very quickly and unexpectedly in 2018.
He was and is the greatest man I have ever known.
Stephanie Berger, Sai Hughley, Justin Pioppi, Mary Zheng, Cedrek McFadden, and Kevin Leung on the Vula tribe of ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
This has given me the power to overcome anything.
This has given me the power to overcome and be the next Sole Survivor.
Failed to get into the right college program.
Star Toomey, Bianca Roses, Joe Hunter, Eva Erickson, Thomas Krottinger, and Shauhin Davari on the Lagi tribe of ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
Failed to transfer into the right program.
Failed to convert any of my internships into full-time jobs.
Failed to find a job in the field I wanted.
David Kinne, Kamilla Karthigesu, Kyle Fraser, Mitch Guerra, Charity Nelms, and Chrissy Sarnowsky on the Civa tribe of ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
I never let myself mourn my dreams getting crushed.
I immediately went into how do I continue and succeed from here?
Who do you think you will play most like?Identify with the most, Maryanne.
Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 48’.Robert Voets/CBS
She was her fun, goofy self out there.
without actually asking their questions until I respond.
Every time this happens, I lose a year off my life.
Theres a brain up there and it has at least one wrinkle!
This is a ruthless game at times.
Feelings [will] be hurt, tears shed, and at some period, betrayal will hit.
I will have to face all of these and will use them to my advantage.
Who do you think you will play most like?Sophie Clarke.
The woman has it all.
Who do you think you will play most like?David vs. Goliathwas my favorite season.
Athletic, social, and smart?
I hope to charm my way to the million dollars!
As we are not getting any younger, I finally wanted to know the experience for myself.
Who do you think you will play most like?Id like to think Earl Cole.
I always wanted to be onSurvivorbut never thought I could do it.
I deal with hundreds of people and personalities every day.
My job is like playingSurvivorin a metal tube!Which previous player do you identify with the most?
He is the smartest and most generous person I have ever met.
He is truly brilliant and so humble.Why will you be the Sole Survivor?Because I don’t quit.
I always find a way when Im all in on something.
Were graced everyday with customers who hail from every corner of the globe.
Cant forget the hair!)
At the time, I didnt think much of it.
I just wanted to help my boss any way that I could.
Ive always had a love for animals and never even had a temptation to try meat.
The word “quit” is not in my vocabulary.
I dont see that attitude changing on the island.
I persuade for a living.
By working for myself I need to believe in myself and rely on myself to make it get paid.
Lets go get that mil!What will you value in an alliance partner?Vibes.
You read that right.
They are the most selfless, kind, and hardworking people I know.
My grandfather would take the clothes off his back for a complete stranger.
My grandmother was an entrepreneur ahead of her time and rose to a real estate maven.
They have both taught me the power of believing in myself, serving others, and hard work.
PR is not for the faint of heart and neither isSurvivor.
Im ready to win.
I want to show all the little girls out there they can be firefighters/truck drivers/policemen, etc.
You learn real fast how to size people up.
How to deal with different personalities.Which previous player do you identify with the most?
Who do you think you will play most like?I really liked Carolyn.
And thats how I intend to play.
Except maybe lie a little.What will you value in an alliance partner?Looking for someone I connect with.
I know we are all in it to win.
But I also like to eat junk food.
So it equals out.Pet peeves:When someone doesnt wipe off gym equipment and leaves it all sweaty.
Gross!What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
I grew up poor.
Dropped out of high school.
So Im very proud of everything I did.
Raise my son/single mom.
I came from nothing.
To having a great career.
I have friends fighting cancer.
My mother is getting older.
I want to help all of them.
I am chasing my dream believing in myself and living and enjoying life as my dad would have wanted.
The name of the game is “no regrets.
“Which previous player do you identify with the most?
Goofy, but serious.
1, I will never give up on myself and No.
This is my game to win!
I cant go back to my wife without the million dollars!
Shell change the locks LOL JK.
Its been awhile since Ive challenged myself.
Im chaotic but also careful and controlled.
