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Survivor returns for its 47th season this month, and with a special twist. In the upcoming season, 18 castaways will compete for a 1 million dollar prize, using their wit and physical endurance to navigate the islands of Fiji. Among these castaways in one special celebrity, known for his way with words. But will his survival skills match up to his podcasting and writing talents?

Here's everything to know ahead of the upcoming 47th season of Survivor.

The 47th season of 'Survivor' will test the strength of 18 new castaways, including a famed podcaster. Fans can tune into the new season on September 18. The 47th season of 'Survivor' will test the strength of 18 new castaways, including a famed podcaster. Fans can tune into the new season on September 18. Paramount

Who Is the Cast?

18 castaways will put their strength and endurance to the test in Survivor, including an ER doctor, a flight school owner, a corporate lawyer, and more. Meet the castaways below.

Name: Teeny Chirichillo
Age: 24

Name: Rome Cooney
Age: 30

Name: Anika Dhar
Age: 26

Name: Terran "TK" Foster
Age: 31

Name: Tiyana Hallums
Age: 27

Name: Rachel LaMont
Age: 34

Name: Jon Lovett
Age: 42

Name: Genevieve Mushaluk
Age: 33

Name: Gabe Ortis
Age: 26

Name: Kyle Ostwald
Age: 31

Name: Kishan Patel
Age: 28

Name: Sam Phalen
Age: 24

Name: Andy Rueda
Age: 31

Name: Sue Smey
Age: 59

Name: Caroline Vidmar
Age: 27

Name: Aysha Welch
Age: 32

Name: Sierra Wright
Age: 27

Name: Solomon "Sol" Yi
Age: 43

Who Is the Celeb In the Cast?

Jon Lovett, host of the Pod Save America podcast and a former speech writer for president Barack Obama, is among the promising group of castaways.

Any Twists/Turns/New Info this Season?

While Lovett is most known as a political commentator, Survivor will feature him navigate different cutthroat politics.

When Does it Premiere?

The 47th season of Survivor premieres on Wednesday, September 18 at 8 p.m. EST with a special two-hour episode. In the following weeks, viewers can look forward to 90-minute episodes Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. EST.

How Can I Watch It?

Fans can watch Survivor at its scheduled time on CBS, or stream it live on Paramount+. Episodes will be available for on-demand streaming the following day.

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