CBS has announced the 18 castaways who will compete on Survivor: Gabon – Earth’s Last Eden, the 17th installment of the reality series premiering on Thursday, September 25. EW.com has also posted an article about the castaways which explains a new twist in the game.
The new twist is sure to tempt some of the contestants. “When you go to Exile this time you can either get a clue that will help you find the hidden immunity idol, or you can get ‘instant comfort’ — a nice thing to sleep on, some food, some fruit,” explains host Jeff Probst. “Depending upon the time, we’ll make the temptation bigger and bigger. The idea was to see if anybody would be dumb enough to choose comfort over the only thing that guarantees you to stick in the game, which is immunity.”
This is the press release from CBS:
CBS today announced the 18 castaways who will compete on SURVIVOR: GABON – EARTH’S LAST EDEN, when the 17th installment of the Emmy Award-winning series premieres for the first time in high-definition Thursday, Sept. 25 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Marooned in the wilderness, 18 individuals will embark on an amazing African adventure, battling extreme conditions and interacting with wildlife such as elephants and gorillas, while attempting to forge alliances with strangers from diverse backgrounds. “In a strange coincidence to Earth’s Last Eden – good vs. evil emerges as a major theme this season. I think the audience will quickly identify with one group or the other,” host Jeff Probst teases. Will the group of deceitful castaways outlast those individuals who play from their heart or will the forces of evil prevail? Will temptations interfere with logical decision-making? More importantly, which side will come out on top?
In a SURVIVOR first, the magnificent landscape, natural elements, and fascinating wildlife featured on Earth’s Last Eden will be enjoyed by viewers in high-definition, enhancing the overall experience of the show. Probst claims, “Shooting in HD is like adding another character to the show. The detail is so sharp you can’t help but feel as though you are experiencing the adventure yourself.”
Castaways competing on SURVIVOR: GABON – EARTH’S LAST EDEN (in alphabetical order) are:
RANDY BAILEY
49
Eagle Rock, Mo.
Wedding VideographerJACQUE BERG
25
Santa Barbara, Calif.
Medical SalesDANNY “GC” BROWN
26
Portland, Ore.
Maintenance ManMICHELLE CHASE
24
Los Angeles
Music Production AssistantCRYSTAL COX
29
Durham, N.C.
Former Olympic Gold MedalistROBERT “Bob” CROWLEY
58
Portland, Maine
Physics TeacherKELLY CZARNECKI
22
Buffalo Grove, Ill.
Retail SalesACE GORDON
27
Naples, Fla.
Jewelry SalesCHARLIE HERSCHEL
29
New York
LawyerKEN HOANG
22
Westminster, Calif.
Professional GamerCORRINE KAPLAN
29
Los Angeles
Pharmaceutical SalesDAN KAY
32
Boston
LawyerJESSICA “Sugar” KIPER
29
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Pin-up ModelGILLIAN LARSON
61
Temecula, Calif.
Retired NurseMARCUS LEHMAN
28
Atlanta
DoctorSUSIE SMITH
47
Charles City, Iowa
HairdresserPALOMA SOTO-CASTILLO
24
Downey, Calif.
StudentMATTY WHITMORE
29
Pacific Palisades, Calif.
Personal TrainerSURVIVOR: GABON – EARTH’S LAST EDEN is hosted by Jeff Probst and produced by SEG, Inc. Mark Burnett and Doug McCallie are executive producers.
Survivor is still on TV?
Survivor is still on TV?
Survivor is still on TV?
They kept that exile thing??? I thought that was one season. Wow… I thought it was lame then; has that part of the game gotten better?
They kept that exile thing??? I thought that was one season. Wow… I thought it was lame then; has that part of the game gotten better?
They kept that exile thing??? I thought that was one season. Wow… I thought it was lame then; has that part of the game gotten better?
clean up the show Survivor!!!
The men might as well walk with their pants down…again there is nakedness…Ken cursing God on the show when he was talking with Sugar.
C’mon Survivor you can do better…this is a family show isn’t it?