Mariana Loizaga

Mariana Loizaga

Mariana Loizaga, from Mexico City, is a lawyer and writer with an MSc in International Relations from the University of Surrey. She has been a writer for over ten years, including contributing to Inside Survivor and now to Surviving Tribal. Mariana's writing interests range from reviewing films, TV series, and books to gender studies, international politics, and Survivor, of course. She's been an avid fan of Survivor since 2013, when she discovered Survivor Philippines, and has since watched every Survivor US season, as well as from the show's Australian, New Zealand, South African, and Mexican versions. Mariana can always be found with a book, an iced coffee, and an endless list of writing projects, including her draft for her first novel.

“Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Love” – A pair of CHALLENGE vets play cupid as romance blossoms for a couple of former BIG BROTHER houseguests, and TJ makes a shocking announcement that impacts the game for the remainder of the season, on THE CHALLENGE: USA, Thursday, Aug. 31 (10:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode

Survivor player Michaela Bradshaw returns for The Challenge season 41

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Joe Hunter, pictured here during season 48 will return to compete on the milestone Season 50 of SURVIVOR, premiering Spring 2026 on CBS and Paramount+. Joe previously appears on Season 48. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Joe Hunter shares his favorite moment from Survivor 48

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Rob Has A Podcast's Viewing Party Of CBS' "Survivor 40: Winners At War"

Rob Cesternino makes his reality TV return (but not for Survivor 50)

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SURVIVOR, Wednesdays (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+(live and on demand for Paramount+

Rachel LaMont celebrates the 1-year anniversary of winning Survivor 47

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Genevieve Mushaluk, pictured here during season 47 will return to compete on the milestone Season 50 of SURVIVOR, premiering Spring 2026 on CBS and Paramount+. Genevieve previously appears on Season 47. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Survivor 50 leak reveals number of tribes and tribe colors

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"Survivor: Heroes Vs Villains" Finale Reunion Show

Jerri Manthey is officially done with Survivor after latest cut

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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

Survivor 48’s final jury member admits the jury was ‘pretty salty’

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“My Enemies Are Plottin’’” – The reward challenge is good enough to sing for when Jeff announces what is on the line for the winners. A rice negotiation with Jeff is completed in almost record time. Then, at tribal it’s a toss-up when two players on the bottom begin to target each other, on SURVIVOR.

3 best Survivor seasons if you like Survivor 48

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Rob Has A Podcast's Viewing Party Of CBS' "Survivor 40: Winners At War"

Rob Cesternino reveals he was dropped from Survivor 50

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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.

Kamilla would have no problem throwing Kyle under the bus to win Survivor 48

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Survivor host Jeff Probst

Jeff Probst previews Survivor 49 cast as being a ‘likable and quirky group’

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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

Survivor 48 winner reveals the vote that surprised them most

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SURVIVOR, Wednesdays (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

Survivor 46 quietly shaped the gameplay in Survivor 48

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SURVIVOR, Wednesdays (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode

Fans to choose if hidden immunity idols will be part of Survivor 50

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Kim Spradlin on SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR, on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS Entertainment ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

5 best strategic women in Survivor history

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"Survivor: China" Finale

5 old school Survivor players who would dominate in the New Era

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