Meet the 2 Survivor 49 Players Headed to Survivor 50

The Surprising Addition of Survivor 49 Players to Survivor 50

When CBS first revealed the cast for Survivor 50 in late May 2025, it caught many fans by surprise. The network announced that two players from Survivor 49 would be joining the historic season. At the time, the identities of these two contestants were kept secret to avoid spoiling the outcome of Survivor 49 before it aired. This decision was both strategic and necessary, as revealing the names of the two Survivor 49 players who would compete in Survivor 50 could have significantly impacted the anticipation and excitement surrounding the previous season.

Host Jeff Probst addressed this decision in an exclusive interview with Parade, stating that the producers had not initially planned to select two players from Survivor 49 for Survivor 50. Instead, they went into Survivor 49 with a mindset of “state of flux.” However, as the season progressed, two players made such a strong impression that the producers decided they needed to be part of Survivor 50.

“What we agreed to as a group was, ‘If somebody makes a big impression, we’re going to want them on 50. So let’s go into 49 with our own state of flux.’ And what happened was two players impressed us,” Probst shared.

It wasn’t long before fans learned that the two Survivor 49 players making their way to Survivor 50 were both from the Final 5 of that season.

Rizo Velovic and Savannah Louie Join the Survivor 50 Cast

Rizo Velovic and Savannah Louie are the two Survivor 49 players who will compete in Survivor 50. Their inclusion in the cast was first hinted at through Reddit discussions following the initial announcement of the Survivor 50 lineup. Insiders suggested that Rizo and Savannah had caught the attention of CBS producers and earned their spots in the milestone season.

At the time, Rizo and Savannah were just names on a screen, but now that Survivor 50 has concluded, it’s clear that their performances were impressive enough to secure their places in the cast.

The Survivor 50 cast includes some of the most iconic and memorable players in the show’s history, as well as newcomers who have made a name for themselves in recent seasons. Here is the full list of confirmed contestants:

• Jenna Lewis Dougherty – Seasons 1 (Borneo) and 8 (All-Stars)
• Colby Donaldson – Seasons 2 (The Australian Outback), 8 (All-Stars), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains)
• Stephenie Lagrossa Kendrick – Seasons 10 (Palau), 11 (Guatemala), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains)
• Cirie Fields – Seasons 12 (Panama-Exile Island), 16 (Micronesia - Fans vs. Favorites), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 34 (Game Changers)
• Ozzy Lusth – Seasons 13 (Cook Islands), 16 (Micronesia - Fans vs. Favorites), 23 (South Pacific), 34 (Game Changers)
• Benjamin “Coach” Wade – Seasons 18 (Tocantins - The Brazilian Highlands), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 23 (South Pacific)
• Aubry Bracco – Seasons 32 (Kaoh Rong - Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty), 34 (Game Changers), 38 (Edge of Extinction)
• Chrissy Hofbeck – Season 35 (Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers)
• Christian Hubicki – Season 37 (David vs. Goliath)
• Angelina Keeley – Season 37 (David vs. Goliath)
• Mike White – Season 37 (David vs. Goliath)
• Rick Devens – Season 38 (Edge of Extinction)
• Jonathan Young – Season 42
• Dee Valladares – Season 45 Winner
• Emily Flippen – Season 45
• Q Burdette – Season 46
• Charlie Davis – Season 46
• Tiffany Nicole Ervin – Season 46
• Genevieve Mushaluk – Season 47
• Kamille Karthigesu – Season 48
• Joe Hunter – Season 48
• Kyle Fraser – Season 48 Winner
• Rizo Velovic – Season 49
• Savannah Louie – Season 49

What to Expect from Survivor 50

With a mix of seasoned veterans and new faces, Survivor 50 promises to be one of the most exciting seasons yet. Fans can look forward to high-stakes challenges, intense alliances, and unforgettable moments as the competition unfolds.

The Survivor 50 premiere is set for Wednesday, February 25 at 8/7c on CBS. Don’t miss the action as the cast takes on the ultimate test of survival.