The next nine months are set to be a “Survivor” lovers dream come true with the upcoming premieres of “Survivor 49” on September 24, “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans” in February 2026. Even “Survivor: Australia vs. the World,” set to feature fan favorite American players Parvati Shallow, Cirie Fields and Tony Vlachos, recently set its premiere date for August 17, 2025.
With so much “Survivor” on its way, Season 50 and “AU vs. the World” have dominated fan spaces, mostly because they are set to feature the return of legendary players from past seasons. Meanwhile, “Survivor 49,” set to feature an entirely new cast of 18 castaways, has remained under the radar since Jeff Probst shared a first look at the season following the “Survivor 48” finale in May.
While there’s plenty we do know about the forthcoming season, its cast remains, at least officially, unconfirmed. That being said, internet sleuths have been hard at work since “Survivor 49” began filming in April to compile a complete list of castaways competing. After months of refining rumors and tracking speculative players’ social media activity, here’s what the full rumored cast list – and tribe divisions – the “Survivor” superfans at Inside Survivor came up with.
Who’s Rumored to Start ‘Survivor 49’ on the Red Tribe?
According to Inside Survivor, Season 49’s Red tribe will feature the following players:
Sage Ahrens-Nichols, a 30-year-old professional therapist from Olympia, Washington. Open about her love for working with people with Autism and ADHD, Sage similarly identifies as queer and neurodivergent.
Savannah Louie, a weekend anchor and multimedia journalist for a CBS local news broadcast in Atlanta, Georgia. Now 31, some fans speculate that Savannah will soon be revealed as the mystery female competitor from “Survivor 49” that returned to film “Survivor 50” in June.
Shannon Fairweather, a 27-year-old social media specialist and podcast host. Though she now lives in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Shannon describes herself as a “Boston Gal” and a “hippie” on Instagram.
Jawan Pitts, a film director who previously worked as the Visualization Editor on Netflix’s “Back in Action” starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz. A New Jersey native, Jawan now lives and works in Los Angeles and describes himself as a “storyteller.”
Rizo Velovic, seen in the first-look trailer for “Survivor 49” referring to himself as “Rizzgod,” Velovic lives out his day-to-day life as a notary public and sports podcast host in Yonkers, New York. A highly anticipated player since his brief appearance in the trailer, Rizo, 25, is similarly rumored to join Savannah Louie on the cast of “Survivor 50” as the mystery male competitor from “Survivor 49.”
Nate Moore, a former Marvel Studios executive producer, is set to round out the Red Tribe as “Survivor 49’s” celebrity cast member. At 46 years old, Nate is credited with work on MCU films like “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and the “Black Panther” duology.
GettyWho’s Rumored to Start ‘Survivor 49’ on the Yellow Tribe?
Jason Treul, a 31-year-old JD candidate from Anaheim, California. Currently a student at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, Treul is similarly known as Jason Waterfalls in gaming circles thanks to his success playing “Project M,” a modification of the popular 2008 video game “Super Smash Bros. Brawl,” in tournaments across Los Angeles.
Matt Williams, unlike most of the other players on “Survivor 49” remains relatively unknown, even to seasoned investigators. Reddit has confirmed that Matt works as an investment broker in Wyandanch, New York, though his age remains unconfirmed. The closest guest comes from a fan who suggested he could be 68 after conducting a local Whitepages search.
Steven Ramm, 36, works as a program manager at Lockhead Martin, where he develops designs for future NASA lunar exploration missions alongside a team of aerospace engineers. Based in Denver, Colorado, Steven similarly runs an Instagram page dedicated to his English cream golden retriever, Rupert.
Kristina Mills, an associate director at the University of Oklahoma Center for Graduate Studies, will be the first of the women joining the Yellow tribe on “Survivor 49.” In addition to her current post, the 35-year-old has similarly worked for organizations like GE Oil & Gas and Boeing.
Michelle Chukwujekwu, is a personal trainer and nutrition coach living in San Diego, California. Now 29, Michelle began her fitness journey young, competing in track and field events throughout high school and into college at Houston Christian University, where she similarly earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Sophia Segreti, better known as Sophie, works in YouTube’s product strategy and operations department in New York City. At 31 years old, Sophie holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and is the co-host of “History of the Sports Bra,” a podcast that “celebrates the history of women’s sports and champions its future.”
Who’s Rumored to Start ‘Survivor 49’ on the Blue Tribe?
Annie Davis, more commonly known as alt-rock singer Trashy Annie, started her first rock band at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. At 50 years old, Annie describes herself as an “adventurer” as well as a musician and entrepreneur. She similarly motivates her listeners with the mantra: “Life is short, pick up your sticks and play.”
Nicole Mazullo, is a Regulatory Compliance and Financial Crime Senior Consultant at a New York City tax firm. Now 26, Nicole is originally from Richfield, Ohio, earning her business degree from Ohio State University before moving to the Big Apple.
Sophia Balerdi, who goes by ‘Sophi,’ is a 27-year-old financial analyst from Miami, Florida. 27, Miami, Florida, Financial Analyst. Since earning her Masters degree from Duke University’s business school in 2021, Sophi now runs a successful TikTok page, sharing clips of her and her fiance on their international travels.
Alex Moore currently works as a communications director for United States Representative Jan Schakowsky in Washington D.C.. “I work on Capitol Hill,” says Alex in the first-look trailer for Season 49. “And I think that has prepared me for ‘Survivor,’ because one of my favorite pastimes is kissing butt.”
Jake Latimer, 34, currently works as a corrections officer in Alberta, Canada. When he’s off duty, however, Jake also plays forward for the Alberta Ice Pilot ice hockey team. One of two Canadian contestants on “Survivor 49,” Jake married his wife, Louise, in 2023 in her home town of Tasmania, Australia.
Jeremiah Ing, aged in his 30s, will join Jake as “Survivor 49’s” Canadian representation. A global events manager from Toronto, Ontario, Jeremiah’s career has reportedly taken him on journeys to all seven continents and 43 countries in total, including destinations like Fiji, where Season 49 was filmed earlier this year, and Hawaii, where Jeremiah became a certified scuba diver in 2022.
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Full Rumored Cast (and Tribe Divisions) for ‘Survivor 49’