Survivor 50casting is currently underway! With filming starting in 2025, we're bound to learn sooner rather than later whoJeff Probstand theSurvivorteam pick to play what's going to be one of the most iconic seasons inSurvivorhistory!
According to Probst,Survivorhadnarrowed the list of potential players to about 100 playersearlier this summer. We haven't heard any updates in a while, but we do have a few ideas who should be considered forSurvivor 50.
When sharing afew ideas forSurvivor 50,I mentioned an all runner-up season. While I don't think that's going to happen, I picked sixSurvivorrunner-ups who came so close to winning a season of the series that I would love to see inSurvivor 50.
Let's get the list started with the most recent runner-up and current cohost ofOn Fire with Jeff Probst,Charlie Davis.
Charlie Davis
Last Survivor season: Survivor 46
Charlie Davis finished runner-up in the most recent season ofSurvivortoKenzie Petty,but the loss was not without controversy. Manypeople believe Charlie was the best playerofSurvivor 46, but after Charlie had some help from Kenzie and others to take out Maria Shrime Gonzalez, Kenzie took home the win.
Charlie is one of the most articulate recentSurvivorplayers. He's a true student of the game, and he executed his strategy nearly to perfection inSurvivor 46,choosing to operate in the shadows and pull the strings with great social relationships. We'd love to see Charlie return forSurvivor 50,and it seems pretty likely to happen, honestly.
Currently, Charlie is the cohost ofOn Fire with Jeff Probst,theSurvivorpodcast, and it just seems like Charlie's proximity to the game, love for the game, and willingness to do it again (if he is!) will make it happen.
Mike White
Last Survivor season: Survivor: David vs. Goliath (Season 37)
Mike White is one of the most funSurvivorplayers for me, who has been a big fan of White's TV and movie work for a long time. Currently, White is the creator, showrunner, and executive producer ofThe White Lotus,so he's busy. Who knows if he would be down to playSurvivoragain?
White finished runner-up behind Nick Wilson onSurvivor: David vs. Goliath.Again, many people think White deserved to win, but that's how it goes sometimes. Like rock and roll,Survivorisn't about getting an A. The Sex Pistols never won anything, either, Mike! We'd love to see White return forSurvivor 50. And, he might have an in with production, as well. White is (famously) friends with Jeff Probst. Recently,Probst proposed a possibility of White working on the series as a producerin the future. As long as is it's afterSurvivor 50, I'm cool with it.
Domenick Abbate
Last Survivor season: Survivor: Ghost Island (season 36)
Domenick Abbate came the closest to winningSurvivorand actually losing than any player in 46 seasons ofSurvivor.For those who don't recall, Dom finished runner-up to Wendell Holland inSurvivor: Ghost Islandin an absolute gut punch. The pair tied with five votes each during the final vote, which resulted in Laurel Johnson casting the winning vote for Wendell over Dom. Ouch.
I'd love to see Dom playSurvivoragain! He's another incredibly strong, aggressive player that we need onSurvivor 50.If he's on the beach, Dom is going to try to win. Watching him with other incredible competitors would be amazing. I really hope that it happens!
Aubry Bracco
Last Survivor season: Survivor: Edge of Extinction (season 38)
After playingSurvivorthree times, I totally understand why Aubry Bracco would not be interested in returning forSurvivor 50,but I do hope that we'll see the runner-up fromSurvivor: Kaoh RonginSurvivor 50.
Aubry is considered to be one of the bestSurvivorplayers of all time who never won the game. She's also a fan favorite, and I don't think I'm alone in hoping Aubry will be back for the new season.
Aubry also lost one of the most controversial finales inSurvivorhistory when Michelle Fitzgerald was voted the winner of theSurvivor: Kaoh Rong.Looking back, Aubry is one ofthe runner-ups who probably should have won. Is redemption part of Aubry's story? It would be a great one!
Russell Hantz
Last Survivor season: Survivor: Redemption Island (season 22)
It's been a long time since we've seen Russell Hantz on Survivor. After playing the game three times and finishing runner-up inSurvivor: SamoaandSurvivor: Heroes vs. Villains, Hantz would be an incredible addition to Survivor 50.
Look, I do not like Russell, how he plays, or how carries himself in or out of Survivor, but there's no denying that Russell has changed the waySurvivoris played. He is both admirable in some areas, including his knack for finding hidden immunity idols and his strategic game, and fallible in others, including how he treats people, how he contributes to camp life and the social part ofSurvivor.But, again, few players have been responsible for changing the way the game is played, and that's the sole reason he should return toSurvivor 50.
Would Russell finally play the game differently? How would some of the new era players react to Russell? Would they target him? Would they keep him around because they know he can't win? I'd love to see it.
Stephen Fishbach
Last Survivor season: Survivor: Cambodia (season 31)
Stephen Fishbach finished runner-up to J.T. Thomas inSurvivor: Tocantins.And, honestly, had he played any other season ofSurvivor, he probably would have won. J.T. is one of the most likableSurvivorplayers ever, especially among the players on that season. Stephen was going to have to get J.T. out of the game to win, and unfortunately, he couldn't do that.
Stephen played again inSurvivor: Cambodia,which was the Second Chance season, and he played the game well. He was the 11th person voted out of the season and last 29 days onSurvivor: Cambodia.
I'd love to see him return for another season! Hopefully, he's interested in playingSurvivor 50!
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