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Survivor Season 50 Premieres with 24 Contestants and Twists!

1/16/2026

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Survivor Season 50 premieres February 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET on CBS, with 24 returning contestants, lasting three hours.
The cast includes Savannah Louie, the Season 49 winner.
It is described as a landmark event with an expanded cast, celebrity cameos, and new twists.
The finale is set for May 20, 2026, with episodes streaming on Paramount+ the day after.

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Story summary

Survivor Season 50 premieres February 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET on CBS, with 24 returning contestants, lasting three hours.
The cast includes Savannah Louie, the Season 49 winner.
It is described as a landmark event with an expanded cast, celebrity cameos, and new twists.
The finale is set for May 20, 2026, with episodes streaming on Paramount+ the day after.