‘Survivor’ Season 42: Meet the 18 New Castaways (PHOTOS)
Ready to return to the island? We’re only days away from Season 42 of Survivor (premiering Wednesday, March 9).
In advance of the premiere, CBS announced the 18 new castaways competing on the beautiful islands of Fiji in hopes of walking away with the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million prize. These individuals are from diverse backgrounds and have a fresh perspective for this new era of the game, though the ultimate goal is always to outwit, outplay, and outlast. Jeff Probst returns as host.
Season 42 will be “one of the most intense versions” of the series ever, according to CBS, with the return of risky beware advantages, game-changing twists, and a relentless pace to push these castaways to their limits. The 18 castaways will be divided into three tribes of six. They will face a faster, more extreme season from the moment they step foot on the beach. Food is scarce, while rewards and supplies are minimal. The players will be facing mental and physical challenges that will force them to make impossible decisions and adjust their strategies and, of course, navigate the complex social game of Survivor.
Joining Probst as executive producers are Mark Burnett, Matt VanWagenen, Kahaia Pearson, and Jesse Jensen.
Scroll down to meet the new castaways.
Survivor, 2-Hour Season 42 Premiere, Wednesday, March 9, 8/7c, CBS
Host Jeff Probst
Chanelle Howell
Age: 29
Hometown: Hamden, Conn.
Current Residence: New York, N.Y.
Occupation: Executive recruiter
Daniel Strunk
Age: 30
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Current Residence: New Haven, Conn.
Occupation: Law clerk
Drea Wheeler
Age: 35
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Current Residence: Montreal, Quebec
Occupation: Fitness consultant
Hai Giang
Age: 29
Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. / Gia Rai, Bac Lieu, Vietnam
Current Residence: New Orleans, La.
Occupation: Data scientist
Jackson Fox
Age: 48
Hometown: Pasadena, Texas
Current Residence: Houston, Texas
Occupation: Healthcare worker
Jenny Kim
Age: 43
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Current Residence: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Occupation: Creative director
Jonathan Young
Age: 29
Hometown: Gadsden, Ala.
Current Residence: Gulfshores, Ala.
Occupation: Beach service co. owner
Lindsay Dolashewich
Age: 31
Hometown: Morganville, N.J.
Current Residence: Asbury Park, N.J.
Occupation: Dietitian
Lydia Meredith
Age: 22
Hometown: Fredericksburg, Va.
Current Residence: Santa Monica, Calif.
Occupation: Waitress
Marya Sherron
Age: 47
Hometown: Lansing, Mich.
Current Residence: Noblesville, Ind.
Occupation: Stay-at-home mom
Maryanne Oketch
Age: 24
Hometown: Ajax, Ontario
Current Residence: Ajax, Ontario
Occupation: Seminary student
Mike Turner
Age: 58
Hometown: Hoboken, N.J.
Current Residence: Hoboken, N.J.
Occupation: Retired firefighter
Omar Zaheer
Age: 31
Hometown: Kitchener, Ontario
Current Residence: Whitby, Ontario
Occupation: Veterinarian
Rocksroy Bailey
Age: 44
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Current Residence: Las Vegas, Nev.
Occupation: Stay-at-home dad
Romeo Escobar
Age: 37
Hometown: Los Angeles
Current Residence: Norwalk, Calif.
Occupation: Pageant coach
Swati Goel
Age: 19
Hometown: Palo Alto, Calif.
Current Residence: Palo Alto, Calif.
Occupation: Ivy league student
Tori Meehan
Age: 25
Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.
Current Residence: Rogers, Ark.
Occupation: Therapist
Zach Wurtenberger
Age: 22
Hometown: Weston, Fla.
Current Residence: St. Louis, Mo.
Occupation: Student
The Season 42 cast
