CBS has an entire year of Survivor-themed celebrations set in support of the reality competition series’ upcoming 50th season. “From the very first season, Survivor has been evolving. Now, for our 50th season, it’s time for the next evolution,” stated executive producer and host Jeff Probst.
Probst continued: “‘SURVIVOR 50: In the Hands of the Fans’ is unlike anything we’ve done before. For the first time ever, our loyal fans will take control – deciding key elements of the game, from twists to idols to advantages. I can’t wait to see what the fans choose for our returning players!”
Season 48 will premiere on February 26, 2025. Among this season’s 18 castaways are a debate professor, an attorney, a fire captain, and a stunt performer.
The 50th season of the popular survival series will air in February 2026. Emmy-winner Jeff Probst will continue as host and serves as an executive producer along with Mark Burnett, Matt Van Wagenen, Kahaia Pearson, and Jesse Jensen.
“Honoring the fans with the power to shape the 50th season of Survivor is a game changer for the fans and the show, and, in that spirit, CBS is launching its first-ever full year of celebrations for fans – and future fans – leading up to Survivor 50, commencing with dream Survivor-focused Fiji trips for five groups of Survivor fans thanks to our partnership with Fiji Airways, which will also debut a Survivor 50-branded Fiji Airways jet,” said Mike Benson, president and chief marketing officer at CBS.
CBS released the following details on the special 50th season celebration:
Survivor 50 will push the series into uncharted territory and impact the players like never before. For the first time ever, the game is “In the Hands of the Fans”! The fans will determine key elements through votes, and the players won’t know what the fans voted for until they are competing on the island.
The game and the celebrations leading up to next February’s premiere are designed to honor fans for their loyalty and passion throughout the 25 years of the hit series, and to entice new viewers as well!
- The Inclusive/Interactive Theme: “SURVIVOR 50: In the Hands of the Fans” – Starting on premiere day of season 48 (Wednesday, Feb. 26), fans can go to survivor50cbs.votenow.tv to vote on the key elements that will shape Survivor 50 for its players. There will be multiple rounds of voting, including for “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.” All voting will conclude prior to start of filming for the 50th edition.
- CBS and Fiji Airways Partnership – CBS and Fiji Airways are forming an alliance (Survivor-style!) to award five lucky fan “tribes” – comprised of family members, friends and/or loved ones – with once-in-a-lifetime trips to Fiji during the filming of season 50. In the coming months, the “tribes” – and, separately, the season 49 and 50 castaways – will be transported to Fiji on a Survivor 50-branded Fiji Airways jet, which will fly regular travelers to/from Fiji throughout the year as well.
- The Fiji Survivor 50 Trip Packages for the Winning “Tribes” include:
-Roundtrip Fiji Airways airfare and ground transportation for each “tribe” member.
-Four nights of accommodations at a luxurious ocean-front resort.
-Exposure to the rich Fijian culture while exploring stunning local destinations.
-A VIP tour of the Survivor Islands (including the filming locations for tribal council and the challenge beaches), the exclusive opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look at life on Survivor during the filming of season 50, a meet-and-greet with Jeff Probst and Survivor swag! (**Winners will not appear on the show, but their journeys and experiences will be documented on video for promotional opportunities for the 50th season.) For full details and official rules please see https://ift.tt/2png6hl.
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