Bryce Olin

Bryce Olin

Joined: Mar 11, 2024

Bryce Olin is the FanSided Entertainment Content Director. He has covered TV and movies for 10 years, specializing in Netflix and the streaming industry. Bryce graduated from the University of Idaho School of Journalism and Mass Media with a degree in Broadcasting and Digital Media in 2013. Shortly after, Bryce started covering Netflix as the editor of Netflix Life. In addition to watching and writing about his favorite TV shows, movies, and books for FanSided and Minute Media, Bryce assists in content strategy and creation for more than 40 sites, including Winter is Coming, Bam Smack Pow, and Show Snob. Outside work, Bryce enjoys spending time with his family and walking his dog.

This edition features legendary winner, Sandra Diaz-Twine, who returns to the game to serve as mentor to a group of 20 new castaways on SURVIVOR: Island of the Idols, when the Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 39th season, Wednesday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:30PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS Entertainment ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Sandra Diaz-Twine shares 3 players she wanted on the Survivor 50 cast

"Quick on the Draw" - Parvati Shallow on the Sixth episode of SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR, airing Wednesday, March 18 (8:00-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS Entertainment ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Survivor legend was never even contacted about Survivor 50 return

“Only One of Yous Can Win” – The $1 million dollars is closer than ever as the remaining castaways enter the final stretch of the game. A major come-from-behind win earns one person a trip to the sanctuary and a spot in the final four. Then, a tumultuous fire-making showdown determines the final three. One castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 48 finale, followed by the After Show, hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 21 (8:00-11:00

Survivor 50 tribe reveal might have accidentally spoiled the Survivor 49 winner

Benjamin "Coach" Wade, pictured here during season 20 “SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS,” will return to compete on the milestone Season 50 of SURVIVOR, premiering Spring 2026 on CBS and Paramount+. Benjamin previously appears on seasons 18 (TOCANTINS – THE BRAZILIAN HIGHLANDS), 20 (HEROES VS. VILLAINS), and 23 (SOUTH PACIFIC). Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Survivor 50 spoilers confirm evenly-matched starting tribes

“Icarus Time” – Castaways must decide between choosing heart over head as they enter the final six and last stage of the game. Letters from home feed the soul and strengthen bonds during this week’s reward at the sanctuary. Then, two castaways orchestrate a particularly convincing ruse, escalating the remaining tribe’s paranoia on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 14 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME

Jeff Probst announced Survivor 50 has finished filming

Boston Rob Mariano on the fourth episode of SURVIVOR: Island of Idols. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS Entertainment ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Boston Rob casts doubt on playing Survivor again: 'My journey's complete'

Dee Valladares, pictured here during season 45 will return to compete on the milestone Season 50 of SURVIVOR, premiering Spring 2026 on CBS and Paramount+. Dee is previously the winner of Season 45. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

3 Survivor players will compete on The Challenge season 41

"Greatest of the Greats" - Natalie Anderson returns to compete on SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR, when the Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 40th season, with a special 2-hour premiere, Wednesday, Feb. 12 (8:00-10 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Timothy Kuratek/CBS Entertainment ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

3 Survivor players will compete on The Traitors season 4

“Only One of Yous Can Win” – The $1 million dollars is closer than ever as the remaining castaways enter the final stretch of the game. A major come-from-behind win earns one person a trip to the sanctuary and a spot in the final four. Then, a tumultuous fire-making showdown determines the final three. One castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 48 finale, followed by the After Show, hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 21 (8:00-11:00

Survivor 50 cast update reveals the two mystery Survivor 49 players

“Only One of Yous Can Win” – The $1 million dollars is closer than ever as the remaining castaways enter the final stretch of the game. A major come-from-behind win earns one person a trip to the sanctuary and a spot in the final four. Then, a tumultuous fire-making showdown determines the final three. One castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 48 finale, followed by the After Show, hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 21 (8:00-11:00

7 players most likely to win Survivor 50

Benjamin "Coach" Wade, pictured here during season 23 “SURVIVOR: SOUTH PACIFIC” will return to compete on the milestone Season 50 of SURVIVOR, premiering Spring 2026 on CBS and Paramount+. Benjamin previously appears on seasons 18 (TOCANTINS – THE BRAZILIAN HIGHLANDS), 20 (HEROES VS. VILLAINS), and 23 (SOUTH PACIFIC). Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS© 2011 CBS Broadcasting Inc.

Jeff Probst reveals Survivor 50 has officially started filming

“Only One of Yous Can Win” – The $1 million dollars is closer than ever as the remaining castaways enter the final stretch of the game. A major come-from-behind win earns one person a trip to the sanctuary and a spot in the final four. Then, a tumultuous fire-making showdown determines the final three. One castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 48 finale, followed by the After Show, hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 21 (8:00-11:00

Survivor 48 winner Kyle Fraser reveals just how long he had to wait for his $1 million prize

"The Penultimate Step of the War" - Amber Brkich Mariano and Boston Rob Mariano on the two-hour Thirteenth episode of SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR, airing Wednesday, May 6th (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Screen Grab/CBS Entertainment ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Boston Rob reveals why he isn't returning for Survivor 50: 'I wanted my spot to go to someone else'

Benjamin "Coach" Wade, pictured here during season 20 “SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS,” will return to compete on the milestone Season 50 of SURVIVOR, premiering Spring 2026 on CBS and Paramount+. Benjamin previously appears on seasons 18 (TOCANTINS – THE BRAZILIAN HIGHLANDS), 20 (HEROES VS. VILLAINS), and 23 (SOUTH PACIFIC). Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Survivor 50 cast wasn't expected to include this Survivor legend

"It All Boils Down to This" - Nick Wilson, Jeremy Collins, Kim Spradlin, Sophie Clarke, Tyson Apostol, Adam Klein, Wendell Holland and Yul Kwon on the three-hour season finale episode of SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR, airing Wednesday, May 13th (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Screen Grab/CBS Entertainment ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Survivor legend returns to reality TV (but not for Survivor 50)

“Only One of Yous Can Win” – The $1 million dollars is closer than ever as the remaining castaways enter the final stretch of the game. A major come-from-behind win earns one person a trip to the sanctuary and a spot in the final four. Then, a tumultuous fire-making showdown determines the final three. One castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 48 finale, followed by the After Show, hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, May 21 (8:00-11:00

Survivor 48 winner Kyle Fraser reveals the one player who 'had to go' for him to win