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Survivor 49 Premieres with New Castaways and Controversies
8/23/2025
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Story summary
- "Survivor" season 49 premieres on September 24 with 18 new castaways, including Jeremiah Ing, who was recently hit by a car.
- Ing views the incident positively, as he met former contestant Venus Vafa at the scene.
- Two alternates, Jason Treul and Michelle "MC" Chukwujekwu, replaced castaways who violated pre-filming rules.
- Host Jeff Probst stressed the significance of following "Survivor" rules.
