Bryce Olin

Bryce Olin

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.

The Contestants of the CBS Original Series SURVIVOR, Season 49, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Top Row: Jawann Pitts, Shannon Fairweather, Sage Ahrens-Nichols, Nate Moore, Matt Williams, Rizo Velovic, and Kimberely “Annie” Davis. Middle Row: Jason Treul, Nicole Mazullo, Michelle “MC” Chukwujekwu, Jeremiah Ing, Kristina Mills, and Sophie Segreti. Bottom Row: Alex Moore, Savannah Louie, Jake Latimer, Sophi Balerdi, and Steven Ramm. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS

Survivor 49 castaway was hit by a car before Fiji (then fate took another swing)

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The Contestants of the CBS Original Series SURVIVOR, Season 49, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Top Row: Jawann Pitts, Shannon Fairweather, Sage Ahrens-Nichols, Nate Moore, Matt Williams, Rizo Velovic, and Kimberely “Annie” Davis. Middle Row: Jason Treul, Nicole Mazullo, Michelle “MC” Chukwujekwu, Jeremiah Ing, Kristina Mills, and Sophie Segreti. Bottom Row: Alex Moore, Savannah Louie, Jake Latimer, Sophi Balerdi, and Steven Ramm. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS

Survivor 49 made history before filming even started

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Jeff Probst, host of the CBS Original Series SURVIVOR, Season 50, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. -- Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Jeff Probst says Survivor 49 players competed for something bigger than $1 million

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Savannah Louie, from the CBS Original Series SURVIVOR, Season 49, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. -- Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Survivor 49 tribes reveal surprise twist tied to Survivor 50

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The Contestants of the CBS Original Series SURVIVOR, Season 49, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Top Row: Jawann Pitts, Shannon Fairweather, Sage Ahrens-Nichols, Nate Moore, Matt Williams, Rizo Velovic, and Kimberely “Annie” Davis. Middle Row: Jason Treul, Nicole Mazullo, Michelle “MC” Chukwujekwu, Jeremiah Ing, Kristina Mills, and Sophie Segreti. Bottom Row: Alex Moore, Savannah Louie, Jake Latimer, Sophi Balerdi, and Steven Ramm. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS

Meet the Survivor 49 cast (with pictures)

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“Master Class in Deception” – Loose lips sink ships when one castaway’s frustrations put a wedge between them and their tribe. A shared meal breeds connection between tribemates as they discuss race and heritage. Then, an emotional immunity challenge brings two adversaries closer than ever imagined, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, March 26 (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 subscribers, or on demand

Jeff Probst says Survivor 49 is unlike anything fans have seen in a long time

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"The Penultimate Step of the War" - Tyson Apostol 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

Tyson Apostol recalls a life-or-death moment from his Survivor past

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"Two for the Price of One" - Jeff Probst on the Tenth episode of SURVIVOR: Island of Idols airing Wednesday, Nov. 20 (8:00-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Screen GrabCBS Entertainment ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Jeff Probst finally explains Survivor 50's most unexpected comeback

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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

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"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

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“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

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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

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“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

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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'

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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

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"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

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