What day and time will 'Survivor' Season 44 release? And everything else you need to know
MAMANUCA ISLAND, FIJI: 'Survivor' is all set to return on CBS for season 43 with 18 new faces who will compete for their lives and become the sole survivor. Longtime host Jeff Probst is also set to return for a highly anticipated season. Every new season brings exciting new challenges, hurdles, and lots of entertainment. 'Survivor' season 44 was renewed back in 2022 and started on the Mamanuca Islands, Fiji. The upcoming season will feature 26 days of gameplay, and eighteen contestants will be competing against one another in three initial tribes- Ratu, Soka, and Tika.
'Survivor' has been airing since 2000 and has been a hit among viewers. In 'Survivor' season 43, Mike Gabler unexpectedly bagged the Sole Survivor title, soon after that, the network unveiled the next group of castaways ready to stake their lives on Fiji's Mamanuca Islands to win $1 million. The first look photos and a trailer was released in January. As we are gearing up for a new season, read below for the details that you need to know!
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When will 'Survivor' Season 44 be released?
'Survivor' season 44 is all set to premiere on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 8 pm ET/PT on CBS.
How can I watch 'Survivor' Season 44?
'Survivor' Season 44 is all set to air on CBS. However, you can also stream the upcoming season through different streaming services, including Paramount Plus, Fubo TV, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream.
Who stars in 'Survivor' Season 44?
Like the previous season, 'Survivor' Season 44 will introduce 18 new faces with the longtime host Jeff Probst.
Jeff Probst: The Emmy Award-winning reality show presenter is hosting the CBS show, Survivor since it debuted in 2000. He has also worked as a writer, director, and producer. For his startling work, Jeff was honored with 'Breakout Director' at Sonoma Film Fest, 'Best Screenplay' at Method Fest, and an Emmy Award. Jeff was also nominated for People Magazine's Most Beautiful People.
Meet the 'Survivor' Season 44 contestants
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— Jeff Probst (@JeffProbst) January 31, 2023
Yamil 'Yam Yam' Arocho
Yam Yam is a salon owner who hails from Puerto Rico. The 36-year-old survivor is fun, loud, and a beach lover. He has dreamed of appearing on 'Survivor' since he was a teenager. His biggest inspiration is his mother, Sandra.
Kane Fritzler
Kane is a 25-year-old law student from Canada whose main goal is to become the 'Sole Survivor'.
Jaime Lynn Ruiz
The 35-year-old Jaime hails from Mesa, Arizona. She left ten years of corporate work behind to win the Sole Survivor title.
Bruce Perreault
Bruce is an insurance agent from Rhode Island. He is already a big fan of 'Survivor' and is ready to make his appearance on the show.
Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt
Heidi is an engineering manager who is all set to play for 'people who may sound different and look different.' She is a mother of two who initially struggled when she moved to the United States but has become a successful woman now.
Carson Garrett
Carson is a 20-year-old NASA engineering student who is hoping that his age works in his favor. Carson's game plan is simple, 'Be Mission Control'.
Helen Li
Helen is a product manager who sees herself as Erika Casupanan, the first woman to win 'Survivor'. Helen hopes to repeat the history of the woman who 'changed history' and take home the win.
Danny Massay
Danny is an NYC firefighter who is purposely going into the social game with no plan to prepare for the unknown.
Frannie Marin
The 23-year-old research coordinator from Boston enters the game with 'a lot of gumption'. Frannie says that she loves when 'a million things are going on at once' because she can take it all in and 'make the right decision.'
Brandon Cotton
This security specialist and former football player considers himself a jack of all trades and hopes to bring positivity to his tribe.
Claire Rafson
Claire is a tech investor who joins the tribe with a plan to use the lessons from her everyday life to win the game.
Matt Blankinship
The 27-year-old security software engineer and self-proclaimed nerd dubbed his plan for going into the game as 'to cause mayhem or steal information.' Matt, who hails from San Francisco, feels his position as a cyber-security expert has prepared him for 'Survivor.'
Carolyn Wiger
Carolyn, a drug counselor from Hugo, Minnesota, believes her past experiences will prepare her for the social game. She has been sober for 13 years and uses her experiences with addiction to help others. She has been inspired by the Season 42 winner, Maryanne Oketch.
Lauren Harpe
Lauren, a 31-year-old elementary school teacher from Mont Belvieu, Texas, has entered the game as a part of her post-divorce self-growth journey. The single mom has studied the new era of the game and hopes all her research will help her win the Sole Survivor title.
Matthew Grinstead-Mayle
Matthew is a business owner who lives with his husband, Dale, and their 4-year-old son. He owns a barbershop, Goodfellow’s Tonsorial Parlor, in the Brewery District. Matthew will play the social game to outwit, outplay, and outlast his opponents.
Sarah Wade
Sarah, a management consultant, is playing with the hope that her recent loss might fuel her in the game. Sarah recently tragically lost her best friend, allowing her to pursue her dreams and seize opportunities that her late friend could not.
Josh Wilder
Josh is a surgical podiatrist from Atlanta. He hopes that his physicality will help him become the ultimate winner.
Maddy Pomilla
Maddy, the 28-year-old from Brooklyn, recently said goodbye to her corporate job to play the social game. She is a self-proclaimed 'adventure addict' who hopes to win the whopping prize with her unconventional strategy.
What is ‘Survivor’ all about
Like the previous season, viewers will see 18 contestants surviving on an island in 'Survivor' Season 44. The new season will continue for over 26 days on Mamanuca Island, Fiji. However, only one contestant from the 18 castaways who survives till the end will be titled the 'sole survivor' and win the whopping prize money worth $1 million.
What is the buzz around 'Survivor' Season 44?
Every new season brings several new and exciting challenges and 'Survivor' season 44 will also continue the 'new era' array of the show, which started in season 41. The upcoming season will feature a three-tribe setup to start the game and an on-location finale after-show. Meanwhile, in the promo of season 44, host Jeff Probst promised that the new season would be 'one of our most intense, unpredictable, inspirational, and entertaining seasons.'
Will there be 'Survivor' Season 45?
We are just a week away from 'Survivor' Season 44, and host Jeff Probst has already renewed the reality show for a new season. The longtime host took to his social media and wrote, "#Survivor: 44 is just over a week away, but we’ve got some more exciting news to share! Get ready for another season coming this fall!"
How to watch previous seasons of 'Survivor'
You can stream the previous seasons of 'Survivor' now on CBS, Paramount Plus, or Hulu.