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Survivor 51 Cast: Meet All 21 Castaways Entering the CBS Competition’s ‘Open Era’

Reality TV Aug 27, 2026
BY IQRA SIDDIQUI
Survivor 51 contestants pose for a group photo (CBS)
Survivor 51 contestants pose for a group photo (CBS)
Survivor is entering a new ‘Open Era’ with Season 51, but what exactly does that mean? Under the new format, “every twist or advantage in the series’ history could come into play in any order and without warning.” Hosted by Jeff Probst, the competition series is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, September 23. CBS recently revealed the 21 contestants who will be the first to compete in this new era. Survivor 51 features an entirely new cast of first-time players, and here’s everything you need to know about them.
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Aaliyah Puglia
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Aaliyah Puglia

Age: 24
Hometown: Gloucester City, N.J.
Current Residence: Providence, R.I.
Occupation: Chef
3 Words to Describe You: Confident, wise, and sporadic.

2 / 21
Alexis Levine
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Alexis Levine

Age: 34
Hometown: Atlanta, Ga.
Current Residence: Atlanta, Ga.
Occupation: Criminal Defense Attorney
3 Words to Describe You: Outgoing, thoughtful, and determined.

3 / 21
Ana Sani
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Ana Sani

Age: 34
Hometown: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Current Residence: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation: Voice Actress
3 Words to Describe You: Goofy, ambitious, and chaotic.

4 / 21
Brady Booker
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Brady Booker

Age: 27
Hometown: La Salle, Ill. 
Current Residence: Knoxville, Tenn.
Occupation: Pro Wrestler
3 Words to Describe You: Enthusiastic, intense, and fun.

5 / 21
Carter Krull
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Carter Krull

Age: 24
Hometown: Rock Rapids, Iowa 
Current Residence: Sioux Falls, S.D.
Occupation: Livestock Farmer
3 Words to Describe You: Adventurous, competitive, and determined.

6 / 21
Cristian Chavez
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Cristian Chavez

Age: 26
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Current Residence: Salt Lake City, Utah
Occupation: Head of HR
3 Words to Describe You: Fun, chaotic, and loud.

7 / 21
Danny Kilby
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Danny Kilby

Age: 30
Hometown: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada
Current Residence: London, Ontario, Canada
Occupation: Game Designer
3 Words to Describe You: Wacky, chaotic, and playful.

8 / 21
Devin Way
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Devin Way

Age: 33
Hometown: Lufkin, Tex.
Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Actor
3 Words to Describe You: Charming, playful, and loyal.

9 / 21
Eric Macksoud
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Eric Macksoud

Age: 34
Hometown: Lincoln, R.I.
Current Residence: Windsor Locks, Conn.
Occupation: Mental Health Counselor
3 Words to Describe You: Animated, charismatic, and empathic.

10 / 21
Angelica “Jelly” Loblack
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Angelica “Jelly” Loblack

Age: 29
Hometown: Garland, Texas, and Midwest City, Okla.
Current Residence: Bloomington, Ind.
Occupation: Sociology Professor
3 Words to Describe You: Curious, multifaceted, and passionate.

11 / 21
Jenna Doore
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Jenna Doore

Age: 30
Hometown: Perrysburg, Ohio
Current Residence: Toledo, Ohio
Occupation: Wedding Photographer
3 Words to Describe You: Empathetic, determined, and energetic. (my family’s nickname for me is NENERGY)

12 / 21
Kristin Flickinger
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Kristin Flickinger

Age: 49
Hometown: Ketchum, Idaho
Current Residence: Santa Barbara, Calif.
Occupation: Crisis Management
3 Words to Describe You: Determined and joyful.

13 / 21
Lewis Kelly
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Lewis Kelly

Age: 28
Hometown: Dublin, Ireland
Current Residence: Puerto Rico, USA
Occupation: Farmer
3 Words to Describe You: Cheeky, devilish, and charming.

14 / 21
Linnea Capobianco
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Linnea Capobianco

Age: 25
Hometown: Kearny, N.J.
Current Residence: Jersey City, N.J.
Occupation: Entrepreneur
3 Words to Describe You: Rational, outgoing and optimistic.

15 / 21
Maggie Nestor
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Maggie Nestor

Age: 40
Hometown: Middleway, W.Va.
Current Residence: Charles Town, W.Va.
Occupation: Farmer
3 Words to Describe You: Joyful, intentional, and redneck.

16 / 21
Mike Pinsky
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Mike Pinsky

Age: 32
Hometown: New York City, N.Y.
Current Residence: New York City, N.Y.
Occupation: Baseball Executive
3 Words to Describe You: Enthusiastic, strategic, and driven.

17 / 21
Ori Jean-Charles
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Ori Jean-Charles

Age: 27
Hometown: Spring Valley, N.Y.
Current Residence: Spring Valley, N.Y
Occupation: Personal Trainer
3 Words to Describe You: Consistent— never too high or too low. I am a rock my family and friends know they can rely on. Anamoly — I am more than what meets the eye, I have a little edge I am different. Hustler — I will find a way to make it happen!

18 / 21
Patt Cannaday
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Patt Cannaday

Age: 33
Hometown: Tampa, Fla. 
Current Residence: Washington, D.C.
Occupation: Federal Prosecutor
3 Words to Describe You: Goofy, loyal, and intense.

19 / 21
Rob Antonson
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Rob Antonson

Age: 40
Hometown: Johnston, R.I.
Current Residence: Cumberland, R.I.
Occupation: Airline Gate Agent
3 Words to Describe You: Competitive, funny, and loving.

20 / 21
Sharonda Cox
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

Sharonda Cox

Age: 34
Hometown: Pompano Beach, Fla.
Current Residence: Richmond, Ky.
Occupation: Resident, OBGYN
3 Words to Describe You: Charismatic, resilient, and reliable.

21 / 21
An “Thien An” Nguyen
IMAGE SOURCE: CBS

An “Thien An” Nguyen

Age: 24
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
Current Residence: Fort Worth, Texas
Occupation: Medical Student
3 Words to Describe You: Quick-witted, empathetic, and outgoing.

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