Everything to know about the long-awaited Survivor season 48 that will hit screens in 2025. The American series will celebrate 25 years when Survivor premiere of the 48th season. The show premiered in May 2000 on CBS. The Survivor is the ultimate social experiment, known for its challenging physical and mental competitions. As the castaways are pushed to their limits, they form alliances, betray and surprise others with one goal in mind – to become the Sole Survivor.
The winner of Survivor season 47 was Rachel LaMont, who secured the $1 million cash prize over finalists Sam Phalen and Sue Smey. Rachel was able to outwit and outdo her fellow finalists and was crowned champion in a 7-1-0 vote. 18 castaways were divided into three tribes in one Fiji Island for the 15th consecutive season. Survivor season 47 won over fans with strategic gameplay and longer episodes, making viewers more invested in the show.
Survivor Season 48 News
When was Survivor season 48 renewed?
The season 48 renewal came at the same time that CBS announced the season 47 renewal in May 2024. Jeff Probst and his film crew would be back on the islands. The show was confirmed to have 90 minute episodes according to TV series finale. Meanwhile, the first look Survivor 48 fell during the Survivor 47 end.
Is Survivor season 48 confirmed?
A preview for season 48 has been released
During the Survivor 47 Post-show, Jeff introduced fans to the next season of Survivor. CBS is putting the show on hiatus for now, but the break won't be long. CBS confirmed that Survivor season 48 will begin its next season in just two months after season 47, which means it's a brief hiatus. Season 48 Survivor is all set to premiere on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The show will air a two-hour special at 8 p.m. ET.
Survivor Season 48 Potential Cast
Survivor Season 48 Cast Rumors Leaked
THE “peek” posted by CBS on Instagram gives viewers a glimpse into the 2025 edition. Some of the 18 people who answered nature's call talk about why they earned a spot on the show and what do they have that makes them potential winners. They talk about their superpowers, obsession with chocolate milk, tarot cards, challenges with autism and being a single parent. The cast for season 48 has not been officially announced, but like previous seasons, it could be around three or four weeks before the season premieres.
Reddit user ben_s16 shared the “full of rumors” cast of Survivor season 48. Although the list is not yet official, it appears that the season 48 cast is the oldest in the series' history. There is only three people under 30. The youngest is 24 years old. Six of the contestants appear to have a connection to California, making them a third of the cast. Jeff, who has hosted the show since its inception, will return for season 48.
When should Survivor season 48 start filming?
Where was Survivor season 48 filmed?
Survivor seasons are usually filmed consecutively. Since filming Survivor season 48 has already been released after the Survivor the winner of season 47 was announced, it was confirmed that the season had already been filmed. The next season was filmed in Fiji. The 18 new castaways compete on the stunning Mamanuca Islands in Fiji. The show has been filmed in the same location since season 33. Filming follows a 26-day schedule as opposed to the previous 39-day schedule. Survivor seasons followed.
Survivor seasons 1 to 47 can be streamed on Paramount+.
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In this long-running reality show, sixteen people are divided into two tribes and must survive off the land in various rural locations. Each week, they compete in challenges for resources, luxuries, or immunity – and each week, one person is eliminated by their teammates, losing the chance to be the sole Survivor.
- Release date
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May 31, 2000
- Cast
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Jeff Probst
- Seasons
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45