'Survivor: Island of the Idols' season 39: Meet the 20 castaways vying for $1million in Fiji

With barely a week left for the series to premiere, meet your 20 castaways competing for the $1 million prize and the winning title. 
PUBLISHED SEP 19, 2019

'Survivor' Island of the Idols is all set to premiere on our screens in less than a week. Season 39 of the series is going to be even more interesting as they are bringing back two legends from previous seasons to mentor the 20 castaways. 

Recently when the series revealed the 20 contestants for season 39 of 'Survivor', they also unveiled that Boston Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz-Twine will be returning as mentors to the castaways in Mamanuca Islands in Fiji. 

With barely a week left for the series to premiere, meet your 20 castaways competing for the $1 million and the winning title. 

Lairo Tribe

Ronnie Bardah

Ronnie Bardah is a 35-year-old pro poker player and a Massachusetts native. He currently resides in Nevada. Three words that describe him are: Resilient, analytical, and savvy.

Ronnie Bardah (CBS)

Elizabeth Beisel 

Elizabeth Beisel, a 26-year-old Olympic medalist is a Rhode Island native. Three words that describe her are: Gregarious, competitive, and loyal.

Elizabeth Beisel  (CBS)

Missy Bryd 

Missy Byrd is a 24-year-old Air Force veteran and a Georgia native. She currently resides in Washington. Three words that describe her are: Relentless, clever, and decently dope.

Miss Bryd (CBS)

Dean Kowalski 

Dean Kowalski is a 28-year-old who works in the Tech Sales. He hails from New Jersey and currently resides in New York City. Three words that describe him are: Jovial, observant, and likable.

Dean Kowalski (CBS)

Tom Laidlaw

Tom Laidlaw is a 60-year-old former NHL player who hails from Canada. He currently resides in Connecticut. Three words that describe him are: Disciplined, dedicated, and stubborn. 

Tom Laidlaw  (CBS)

Aaron Meredith 

Aaron Meredith is a 36-year-old gym owner who hails from Connecticut but resides in Rhode Island. Three words that describe him are: Attractive, intelligent, and strong.

Aaron Meredith  (CBS)

Vince Moua

Vince Moua is a 27-year-old Admissions Counselor hailing from California. Some of the words that describe him are: Shamelessly-me, quick-witted, and not-afraid-to-flip-tables. 

Vince Moua(CBS)

Karishma Patel 

Karishma Patel is a 37-year-old personal injury lawyer who hails from Philadelphia but resides in Houston. Three words that describe her are: Reliable, impulsive, and charismatic. 

Karishma Patel  (CBS)

Elaine Scott

Elaine Scott is a 41-year-old Factory Worker who hails from Woodbine Kentucky. She currently resides in Rockholds, Kentucky. Three words that describe her are: Independent, stubborn, and kind. 

Elaine Scott (Robert Voets / CBS)

Chelsea Walker 

Chelsea Walker is a 26-year-old digital content creator hailing from New Jersey. She currently resides in New Jersey. Three words that describe her are: Driven, competitive, and scrappy.

Chelsea Walker  (Robert Voets / CBS)

Vokai Tribe

Lauren Beck

Lauren Beck is a 28-year-old nanny who hails from Michigan. She currently resides in California. Three words that describe her are: Bubbly, adaptable, and diligent.

Lauren Beck (Robert Voets / CBS)

Molly Byman

Molly Byman is a 27-year-old law student hailing from Boston. She currently lives in North Carolina. Three words that describe her are: Competitive, resilient, and vibrant.

Molly Byman (Robert Voets / CBS)

Janet Carbin

Janet Carbin is a 59-year-old chief lifeguard hailing from New Jersey. She currently resides in Palm Bay, Florida. Three words that describe her are: Aggressive, enthusiastic, and vivacious.

Janet Carbin (Robert Voets / CBS)

Kellee Kim

Kellee Kim is a 29-year-old MBA student who hails from Costa Mesa, California. She currently resides in Philadelphia. Three words that describe her are: Fun, energetic, and driven.

Kellee Kim (Robert Voets / CBS)

Jason Linden

Jason Linden is a 32-year-old personal injury lawyer who hails from New York City. He currently resides in the same place as well. Three words that describe him are: Charismatic, determined, and direct.

Jason Linden (Robert Voets / CBS)

Jack Nichting

Jack Nichting is a 23-year-old graduate student who hails from Newport News, Virginia. He currently resides in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Three words that describe him are: Determined, dreamer, and social.

Jack Nichting (Robert Voets / CBS)

Noura Salman

Noura Salman is a 36-year-old entrepreneur who hails from London/Bethesda, Maryland. She currently resides in North Potomac, Maryland. Three words that describe her are:  Ambitious, passionate, and energetic.

Noura Salman (Robert Voets / CBS)

Tommy Sheehan

Tommy Sheehan is a 26-year-old 4th-grade teacher who hails from Bayville, New York. He currently resides in Long Beach, New York. Three words that describe him are: Outgoing, competitive, and goofy.

Tommy Sheehan (Robert Voets / CBS)

Jamal Shipman 

Jamal Shipman is a 33-year-old Admissions Counselor K-12 who hails from New Jersey. He currently resides in Rhode Island. Three words that describe him are: Balanced, inquisitive, and present. 

Jamal Shipman (Robert Voets / CBS)

Dan Spilo

Dan Spilo is a 48-year-old talent manager who hails from New York City. He currently resides in Los Angeles. Three words that describe him are: Hardworking, articulate, and charming.

Dan Spilo (Robert Voets / CBS)

'Survivor: Island of the Idols' will premiere only on CBS on September 25. Check your local listings for more information.

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