'Survivor' Season 41: Release date, spoilers and all about CBS' reality show

With 18 new castaways, get ready for Season 41 with game-changing twists!

BY AURELIA FERNANDES

UPDATED SEP 20, 2021

LUVU Tribe (Blue), as seen on 'Survivor' (CBS/YouTube)

If there is any reality TV competition with a long-standing legacy, it would have to be 'Survivor'. With the series returning for Season 41, the show has a massive and dedicated fan base that continues to grow with each generation eager to put their own skills to the test.

Season 41 sees 18 new castaways in Fiji, ready to take on grueling challenges that are sure to put their minds and body to the ultimate test. With Jeff Probst returning to host the show, this season promises game-changing twists. Curious to know more? Continue reading to find out!

Release date

'Survivor' Season 41 premieres on September 22 at 8/7c.

Where to watch

Catch the premiere of 'Survivor' Season 41 on September 22 at 8/7c on CBS, the CBS app and Paramount+

Plot

As per the show's synopsis -- "After 20 years, SURVIVOR launches a new chapter when the Emmy Award-winning series returns on Wednesdays. Stranded in the beautiful islands of Fiji, these 18 determined new castaways will be divided into three tribes of six and will face one of the most dangerous seasons in the history of the show. The series evolves even further when this season introduces fresh elements to the competition that intensifies the battle and tests even the strongest super fan. The mental and physical challenges force players to choose between personal risk and reward, while still navigating the complex social game and attempting to forge alliances to last another day. The individuals competing are from diverse backgrounds with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor. The show is hosted and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst."

Cast

Jeff Probst
Jeff Probst is an Emmy Award-winning reality show host and executive producer and returns to host Season 41 of 'Survivor'. With CBS's 2020 diversity goal now into affect, the latest season of the show sees 50% of people of colour participating in the same. As the executive producer and showrunner, Probst opened up to NY Times about the change. "It's one of the most exciting things that's happened to 'Survivor' in my 21 years," he explained. "It opened the door to something we hadn't seen, one of our own blind spots." he added.

He also spoke about the show's future, and as long as players are willing to dive in, there's always hope. "Even though their game is on the line, a great 'Survivor' player wants the ball with no time left on the clock," he said. "They want that dangerous advantage. They're certain they can pull it off. Because they too were the 8-year-old who dreamed of making fire one day." he added.

Here's a look at the 18 new castaways in their respective tribes/teams on Season 41

LUVU Tribe (Blue): Ex-NFL player Danny McCray, sales manager Naseer Muttalif, law student Sydney Segal, stay-at-home mom Heather Aldret, medical student Deshawn Radden, and communications manager Erika Casupanan.

UA Tribe (Green): Rancher Brad Reese, healthcare consultant Sara Wilson, pastor Shantel Smith, college student Jairus Robinson, flight attendant Ricard Foyé, and grocery clerk Genie Chen.

YASE Tribe (Yellow): App developer Xander Hastings, neurosurgeon David Voce, college student Liana Wallace, teacher Tiffany Seely, cyber security analyst Eric Abraham, and PhD student Evvie Jagoda.

Executive Producers
Mark Burnett, Jeff Probst, Matt VanWagenen, Kahaia Pearson and Jesse Jensen serve as the show's Executive Producers.

Trailers

With various contestants talking about what the show means to them, one thing is for sure, all 18 of the castaways are approaching the competition with an unyielding sense of hunger and an unparalleled desire to win! As per the caption shared alongside the trailer -- "A new era of Survivor is here and this is going to be more difficult and more dangerous than ever. "