CBS has announced today the 20 castaways who will compete in the 19th installment of Survivor, which takes place amid Samoa’s white sand beaches, lush green valleys and towering waterfalls. Despite the picturesque landscape, the competitors will face exposure to the elements and wildlife living in the mysterious rainforests that cover rugged volcanic mountain peaks.
From the start of the game, Survivor embraces the culture of the native Samoans by incorporating an ancient tradition of electing an individual leader of the village. Without speaking, both tribes must immediately choose one member of their group to become their sole decision maker — their chief.
Competing castaways are:
David Ball, 38-year-old fitness instructor from Los Angeles
Betsy Bolan, 48-year-old police officer from Campton, New Hampshire
Mike Borassi, 62-year-old private chef from Marina del Rey, California
Ben Browning, 28-year-old mixologist from Los Angeles
Marisa Calihan, 26-year-old student from Cincinnati
Erik Cardona, 28-year-old bartender from Ontario, California
Brett Clouser, 23-year-old T-shirt designer from Los Angeles (originally Salem, Oregon)
John Fincher, 25-year-old rocket scientist from Los Angeles
Yasmin Giles, 33-year-old hairstylist from Los Angeles (originally Detroit)
Russell Hantz, 36-year-old oil company owner from Dayton, Texas
Elizabeth Kim, 33-year-old urban planner from New York City
Laura Morett, 39-year-old office manager from Salem, Oregon
Monica Padilla, 25-year-old law student from San Diego
Jaison Robinson, 28-year-old law student from Chicago
Kelly Sharbaugh, 25-year-old hairstylist from Los Angeles (originally Wilmington, Delaware)
Russell Swan, 42-year-old attorney from Glenside, Pennsylvania
Ashley Trainer, 22-year-old spa salesperson from Maple Grove, Minnesota
Mick Trimming, 33-year-old doctor from Los Angeles (originally Boise)
Shannon Waters, 45-year-old sales rep from Renton, Washington
Natalie White, 26-year-old pharmaceutical salesperson from Van Buren, Arkansas
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