WithJeff Probstofficially revealing that the landmark 50th season ofSurvivorwill feature returning players, former castaways are already building their alliances should they get the call to fly to Fiji.With so many players to choose from, it’s now up to Jeff and friends to decide on a theme.Picking legends and fan-favorites will makeSurvivor 50the most exciting season for fans to anticipate. With 50 being a milestone,Survivormust tap into the past, present, and future to make a well-rounded cast that represents the history of the show. PerhapsCirie Fields, who finally won a game show, can find her footing and win the show that set her up for stardom. Inviting the original winnerRichard Hatch, who will be back on TV onHouse of Villains 2, would pay homage to where it all began. Even recent winners likeYam Yam ArochoandDee Valladrescan showcase how the New Era ofSurvivorhas kept the show alive.
Survivorcame to America in 2000 and shook reality television forever. Hosted by Jeff Probst, a group of individuals is sent to a tropical locale where they are divided into tribes as they form a society. Oh, and they vote each other out.Considered one of the greatest social experiments ever created,Survivorhas stood the test of time because, no matter the mechanics placed in the game, the game will never ever be the same, because the players playing will change how the game is played. With 46 seasons currently in the bag, legends were born. And many legends have had the chance to battle it out on the beach together. In order to makeSurvivor 50special and unique, a blend of players must be considered. While some would love to see a complete redo ofSurvivor: Heroes vs Villainsas the cast was stacked with legends, not everyone can make the cut. Variety is indeed the spice of life. While the list might be endless and the fans have their own idea of who may or may not be a legend,Survivorshould consider these legends for their legendary season!
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25Reem Daly
Survivor: Edge of Extinction
This is a 100% wildcard choice.Francesca Hogiwas the old school first-boot legend, butReem Dalymaintained her legendary status the moment she stepped foot on Edge of Extinction. As one of the most controversial twistsSurvivorever threw at its players,Survivor: Edge of Extinctiontemporarily changed the way the game was played. Even though she was voted out first, Reem stayed on our screens as she remained on Edge of Extinction until the very last chance. Making her moments last, she was lovingly irritable with a tell-it-like-it-is personality. Should she get the chance to play again, game on! Though wouldn’t it be extraordinary television if she followed in Francesca’s footsteps and was knocked out first again? Sorry for putting it out in the universe. But we’re putting it in the universe to get her back onSurvivor!
24Abi-Maria Gomes
Survivor: Philippines, Survivor: Cambodia
Abi-Maria Gomesis a Brazilian spitfire. During her time on bothSurvivor: PhilippinesandSurvivor: Cambodia, she sought revenge on anyone who wrote her name down. And it almost always seemed to work! Abi was a tricky character to play with, but she was always a loyal number to those who respected her and reciprocated. She may have made many enemies in her two seasons onSurvivor,but her erratic and unpredictable game play made for excellent television.Should she get a third chance to play, perhaps she may have learned her lesson on how to be a great ally, but what’s for certain, Abi will keep things spicy!
23Sandra Diaz-Twine
Survivor: Pearl Islands, Survivor: Heroes vs Villains, Survivor: Game Changers, Survivor: Winners at War
The queen will always stay queen! As the first two-time winner ofSurvivor, there is no doubt thatSandra Diaz-Twineis aSurvivorlegend. Having wonSurvivor: Pearl IslandsandSurvivor: Heroes vs Villains, when she returned forSurvivor: Game Changers, she maintained her “anybody but me” strategy, but there was no one on that beach who would ever let her anywhere near that final Tribal Council again because, chances are, she would have won. Having played the Australian version of the game and served as a mentor duringSurvivor: Island of the Idols, Sandra will forever be a master of the game. Her presence on a landmark season likeSurvivor 50would be a way to honor her legacy. Having seen her play a similar but different game duringThe TraitorsSeason 2, Sandra still has a lot of game left in her. Plus,having buried the hatchet with her fellowTraitorscast mateParvati Shallow, perhaps the pair could work together! Dreams can come true if you believe hard enough!
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22Dean Kowalski
Survivor: Island of the Idols
Many players achieve legend status onSurvivorby playing multiple times. Unfortunately for those who played in the 30s and 40s, very few castaways were granted a second chance as there were few returning player seasons. But for some who didn’t win their season, they played a strong enough game to fill the middle void of legends during that era. ForDean Kowalski, he played a solid game duringSurvivor: Island of the Idols. On the outs during the pre-merge portion of the game, Dean maneuvered through the merge to end up as the runner-up of the season. WhileTommy Sheehanhad better relationships with members of the jury, Dean’s aggressive game play would easily be rewarded in the New Era of the game. Should Dean return, he may be able to play an under-the-radar game and emerge victorious by allowing the target to remain off of him.
21Kass McQuillen
Survivor: Cagayan, Survivor: Cambodia
When you earn a nickname like Chaos Kass, you certainly are an instant legend. A divisive player to some,Kass McQuillenwas analytical, sarcastic, but unwilling to follow the herd during her time onSurvivor: Cagayan. When she got to play a second time onSurvivor: Cambodia, she once again found herself on the island with her Luzon tribe matesSpencer BledsoeandTasha Fox, which, in a way, handicapped her. Kass has often found herself against the wall in the minority, which forced her chaotic nature to emerge. But should she find good footing in the game, whichever polarizing version of Kass is out there, she could easily use her brilliance to win. Of course, it would all depend on who she finds herself out on the island with. Kass and her one-liners deserve another shot at the game!
20Xander Hastings
Survivor 41
Survivor 41was the official start of the New Era ofSurvivor. With a shortened game length and new twists and turns to tackle, this first cast played this revived iteration of the game quite well.Xander Hastingsplayed a very old school game, finding idols and advantages, pairing it with a great physical game. Upon learning of the new ‘knowledge is power advantage’, Xander was able to work with his allies to devise a plan to negate its power. With a legendary cast of old school and new school players, Xander bridges the gap. Already a physical prowess, Xander needs to improve his social game, and he could easily redeem his zero vote final Tribal Council.
19Angelina Keeley
Survivor: David vs Goliath
Pack your jacket girl, it’s time to head to Fiji! After gracing our screens with a cameo on the Award-winning showThe White Lotus, created by her fellow castawayMike White, it’s time forAngelina Keeleyto trade the Italian resort for the Fijian islands.Angelina’s biggest struggle during her time onSurvivor: David vs Goliathwas her melodrama.Often bringing the dramatics, Angelina was able to skate through an unfortunate tribe swap and manage to enter the merge in the numbers. From there, she tried to engineer move after move, often flipping about that suited her own game. While it did get her to the end, her lack of connection with the jury caused her to earn zero votes in the end. Between the jacket-gate, the infamous ladder, and a fake idol, Angelina became a legend in her own right. All thanks to props! She could be seen as an antagonist on her first season, but in a lot of legends, she probably could hold her own!
18Ozzy Lusth
Survivor: Cook Islands, Survivor: Micronesia, Survivor: South Pacific, Survivor: Game Changers
Ozzy Lusthis the blueprint for so many players that came after him. Often cited as a player they relate to, Ozzy has been able to play a physical game that many have idolized. Unfortunately for him, it has yet to net him a victory. Ozzy was a runner-up onSurvivor: Cook Islands. He became a target for the Black Widow Brigade duringSurvivor: Micronesia. He was voted out three times duringSurvivor: South Pacific, but thanks to the Redemption Island twist, he came back with a vengeance. DuringSurvivor: Game Changers, his social game had a massive bump, but his physical resume got the best of him. As did his long-standing tiff withCirie Fields. Ozzy is aSurvivorlegend. He has defined the power of a physical game, but that may work against him in the New Era. No matter what, Ozzy has clearly planted his flag on the beach as an icon.
17Tony Vlachos
Survivor: Cagayan, Survivor: Game Changes, Survivor: Winners at War
If you have a queen, you better have the king!Tony Vlachosis the second two-time winner ofSurvivor. But whatSandra Diaz-Twinewill always have over Tony is it took her only two times to win. For him, it took him three.Survivorfound their match with the unicorn known as Tony Vlachos. Between spy shacks and spy bunkers, speaking llama, and orchestrating some of the boldest moves in his three seasons, Tony is an enigma. Tony is quite a versatile player, as his strategy and social games have garnered him quite a bit of success. If you don’t know Tony and how he operates, playing with him might be hard. But if he’s got you, asSarah Lacinalearned duringSurvivor: Winners at War,Tony is more than just a valuable ally, he’s your rock.How a fourth chance at the game would go is just as unpredictable as the man himself.
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16Kelley Wentworth
Survivor: San Juan Del Sur, Survivor: Cambodia, Survivor: Edge of Extinction
WhenSurvivor: San Juan Del Sur’sKelley Wentworthwas included as one of the 40 potential cast members for fans to vote forSurvivor: Cambodia, some were left scratching their heads. But coming in as a pre-merge underdog allowed her to become one of the most brilliant minds to play the game. Executing one of the most epic blindsides ofAndrew SavageduringSurvivor: Cambodia, Wentworth cemented herself as a legend. By the time she arrived forSurvivor: Edge of Extinction, she had a target on her back. Never afraid to take a risk, Wentworth has risen to the top of the fan-favorite list and would be a valuable asset on a legend-only season.
