Survivor 50has already finished filming out in Fiji, but we're still hung up on theSurvivor 50cast. As it turns out, we're not alone! EvenSurvivorlegends like two-timeSurvivorwinnerSandra Diaz-Twineare still talking about the cast of the upcoming 50th season of the hit CBS series.
On a recent appearance on theIsland Talk podcast, Sandra shared the threeSurvivorplayers she wanted to see return forSurvivor 50.The three names she shared wereCarolyn Wiger,Abi-Maria Gomes, andJerri Manthey.
"Who I wish would have been out there? Carolyn," Sandra said on the Podcast. "But that's because she talks to me about it every single day, so I wish she would have been out there. How can they not have her? How dare they? Maybe, there's going be a season 21 because they had so many great people that didn't make the cut."
"Jerri would have been great. Abi would have been great. I have so many friends, near and dear to my heart, that I would have loved to see out there."
Watch the video of Sandra's answer, via All Winners Survivor:
It makes a lot of sense why Sandra, and everyone, honestly, wants to see these three players. It sounds like all three of the players mentioned were in discussions aboutSurvivor 50until the very end. Jerri seemed like a lock throughout the entire process from the outside looking in, but she ultimately didn't make it.
Carolyn is one of the most popular players of the new era. She did just appear onThe Traitors,so it would seem like she'd be a great candidate to bring some new fans into the mix forSurvivor 50.She's an incredible reality TV personality, so I really hope we haven't seen the last of her onSurvivor!
We already know this is the end of the road for Jerri'sSurvivorjourney. She said as much immediately after theSurvivor 50cast was announced in May 2025. It's definitely a bummer that Jerri didn't get the chance to return. It would have been great to see how she played after being labeled one of the show's first real villains way back in the day.
As for Abi-Maria, we have to wonder if this is the end of the road for her, too. I would have loved to see her. She's been a catalyst for drama, chaos, and intrigue every time she played. Would she bring that energy toSurvivor 50?Or, would she have played a little more chill all these years later? We won't know forSurvivor 50,but it's definitely possible she could return in the future.
Ultimately, I don't thinkSurvivor 50is the last time we'll see returning players, so hopefully, that means there will be chances forAbi-Mariaand Carolyn to playSurvivoragain in the future. I don't think it will be as early asSurvivor 51as Sandra mentions, but hey, I wouldn't be opposed!
Stay tuned for more news aboutSurvivor 50!Up first, we obviously haveSurvivor 49, which premieres on CBS and Paramount+ on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
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