Check out photos and bios of the 18 contestants who will be competing in Fiji.
And there are some striking similarities to be found.
There is an ER doctoranda nurse, as well as a radio show hostanda podcast host.
The cast of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
Ah yes, the podcast host.
That would be comedian and former political speech writerJon Lovett.
Check out their photos and bios below.
Teeny Chirichillo of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
:Since I first saw the show in fifth grade, Ive felt it was simply a calling.
Ive spent so many years fanatically entrenched and confident Ill perform well.
Ill play most like Mike White with a dash of Fabio and a sprinkle of Courtney Yates.
Rome Cooney of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
I also like when people are super eccentric and have a cynical side.
Oh, and I feel like people think I like crafts.
She is the most capable, caring, one-of-a-kind woman.
Anika Dhar of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
My strategic and physical attributes will be underestimated, but sharp.
My social game is going to be killer.
Its the greatest pain you’re free to feel aside from childbirth.
Terran ‘TK’ Foster of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
Sean told it like it is, gave great confessionals and was true to himself.
Todd had the greatest final tribal of all time with his way with words.
I want to be the next host ofSurvivorwhen Jeff retires.
Tiyana Hallums of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
Letting her down isnt an option.
I have to make her proud.Why will you be the Sole Survivor?I will play my idols.
I will win at least four individual immunity challenges.
Rachel LaMont of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
I have a way with words to get people to do what I want.
Having an anyone but me mentality.
:Being onSurvivoris an instinctual need of mine.
Jon Lovett of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
I truly believe thatSurvivoris the most epic game to exist, challenging the human body both mentally and physically.
I want the challenge.
:My whole life is made up of moments that have prepared me forSurvivor.
Genevieve Mushaluk of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
The most important thing is that my family, thankfully, got out alive.
With that being said, I will value someone who is interested in cooperating to pool our information together.
Someone who is considerate to share information with me even if we have to vote differently.
Gabe Ortis of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
Genuinely… getting cast onSurvivor.
Thats a small community in the grand scheme of things.
However, I am also painfully tone deaf.
Kyle Ostwald of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
All to say, it doesnt stop me from being the first volunteer at karaoke!
I watched her endure very difficult life challenges with absolute courage and kindness.
She is the strongest person I know while also being the most empathetic person I know.
Kishan Patel of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
She is never one to judge anyone or any situation and continues to put others needs before herself.
I will always strive to be as good of a person as she is.
I love you, Mom.Why will you be the Sole Survivor?I am an all-round player.
Sam Phalen of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
When I make big moves, I wont boast about them.
I am flexible and can adapt to various scenarios in life, two skills necessary in this game.
I am a natural problem solver.
Andy Rueda of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
I am no challenge beast but I do love a good puzzle.
I am able to manipulate and deceive with a smile on my face.
However, overall and most importantly, I believe in my intuition.
Sue Smey of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
I will outwit, outplay, and outlast my competitors.
I learned how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.
I experienced living in the intensive care unit for almost two months.
Caroline Vidmar of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
That experience truly created a mental state that cant be drained.Which previous player do you identify with the most?
I see these things being huge parts of my game.
I dont want to be aligned with someone who is just being a character for TV.
Aysha Welch of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
I love video games, anime, and sci-fi films.
Raising me as a single mother wasnt easy.
Ive never seen her give up and my go-get-it mentality comes from her.
Sierra Wright of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
I love her so much.Why will you be the Sole Survivor?Because I put my mind to it.
Once I get a goal in my sights, its rare that I dont achieve it.
I know the odds are stacked against me, but that has been the story of my life!
Solomon ‘Sol’ Yi of ‘Survivor 47’.Robert Voets/CBS
:OMG, why DONT I want to be onSurvivor???
I love challenging myself.
I want to see who I am when everything is stripped away from me.
I want to afford and thrive in Hawaii as a native Hawaiian.
I want to support my family in ALL aspects.
I LOVE adventure and am constantly pushing the envelope.
I want to show out for Hawaii and let everyone know that Hawaii is MORE than Aloha spirit.
I played volleyball for Gonzaga University and sand volleyball for University of Utah.
She was sensual, cunning, strategic, athletic, and was the master of her own destiny.
I plan on playing hard and using everything that makes me, me!
I also LOVED Gabler.
He was constantly networking but knew when to take a backseat.
The accomplishment Im most proud of is the relationship Ive built with my siblings.
Building solid relationships takes time, patience, unconditional love, support, dedication.
It means the promise to do anything for one another.
She is everything I believe a person should be.
I have the ability to make people feel comfortable and can effortlessly make genuine connections with just about anyone.
People have an easy time opening up to me and I plan on using that intel against others.
I want this more than anyone and Ill stay up finding 1,000 idols if I have to.
I was immediately captivated by the game.
Why wouldnt I want to be a part ofSurvivor!
Then I moved to the U.S. and didnt understand American culture.
I was the youngest in my family by nine years.
I would love to play like Omar Zaheer.
He played such an incredible social/strategic game where everyone believed he belonged with them and trusted him.
Im socially well off but never the leader or figurehead.
Ill ride the middle to victory!
It ends in a vote, and the players decide what it means to earn that vote.
Also, a career in politics.Which previous player do you identify with the most?
I love my family and friends.
In part thats because I was gay.
But if Im being honest, that was never my largest problem!
Social graces, fitting in, making friends its never come naturally to me.
I had to work at it.
In that way, Ive been training forSurvivormy whole life.
I got older, but never lost that belief.
So Im here to test it out and challenge myself.
(And prove myself, right?
I grew up sitting around a big table, conversing with kids and adults of all ages and personalities.
I identify with strategic women who are direct.
Aside from that, I like anything social time with family or friends.
Or the combo of airports and people.
People who hog the arm rest or take off their shoes then put their feet up.
Yuck!What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
Honestly, probably getting onSurvivorbecause of my path to get here.
But I kept trying.
(Parents say they cant pick a favorite kid, well, I cant pick a favorite parent!)
Killer instinct vibes in Fiji for me!
:The new era opened a door to write yourself into a new set of history books.
Hosting my own talk show in Baltimore on a major station.
Also, if I get an idol, Im playing it!
:I want to be a part ofSurvivorto help inspire my children to change their wildest dreams.
That happens more than we like, but its not about the knockdown.
Its about how we choose to get back up, no matter how hard it is.
As far as who do I think I will play most like?
Someone who can cut the s— and give it to you straight.
Those two things drive me absolutely bonkers.What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
Building my family a house by myself with minimum to no help from anybody.
I mean, look at how my life started and then look what I have done with it!
Life straight up dealt me the recipe for disaster, and I baked a brownie with it.
I am so proud of myself.
Something that could take care of my family for generations to come.
:Ive been playing some form ofSurvivorfor as long as I can remember.
My goal has always been to better care for the vulnerable and undeserved community that raised me.
And with that, I will be the Sole Survivor.
Also… $1 million.Whats one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game?
:My daily work life has built me for this game.
Who do you think you will play most like?Michele Fitzgerald.
So much more to her than her appearance and played the game (twice) with grit.
Tough exterior with an emotional core.
My game may also look similar to Devon Pinto.
I wont deal with [erratic] people.
When someone uses an accent to say a foreign word correctly when theyre not from there.
Overly confident sports fans.What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
Landing a full-time job as an NFL beat reporter at 22 years old.
I love the arts.
Im way smarter than I look.Who is your biggest inspiration and why?My fiance.
She is my best friend.
:PlayingSurvivorhas been a dream and a source of motivation for the last decade of my life.
I dont think my life makes as much sense if it didnt include ultimately playing.
But I made the best decision possible.
I gave myself back to my life, and lived my fullest, most substantial year so far.
Im a competitor and want to see how I hold up under the most exciting adventure in my life.
I want to be pushed to my limits.
I WANT THE TITLE.
We were poor, no drinking water, no hot showers, no heat.
Grandparents only had an outhouse.
Who do you think you will play most like?Tony.
People who are only negative and complain all the time.What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
I thrive to be a champion, but I dont want the pat on the back.
I believe I am powerful, but I treat people with kindness and humility.
I will always defend the underdog, even if I dont know them.
I love to live life and all it has to offer.
He always took the time to help me see it wasnt my fault.
He showed me pure, unconditional love.Why will you be the Sole Survivor?Because Im a badass.
Im not afraid of anything or anyone.
I will take the lead and follow my gut.
I will take out the threats and work on manipulating the others to do what I suggest.
They will see following me will help to get them far and all will respect how I played.
:Its been my dream to be onSurvivorsince I was five years old.
:The day after my finalSurvivorinterview, I flew to Chile to backpack the Patagonia W trek.
It was fantastic endurance training.Which previous player do you identify with the most?
Id love to play like Dee.
Her strategy drove the game.
I have the grit, determination, and expertise needed to win.
:Ive watchedSurvivorsince I was 12.
My mom started watching season 1, so she put me on.
My apartment got above one foot of water, ruining so many of my belongings and furniture.
The water had snakes and all kinds of creatures.
So, I plan to have a social game like Cirie with the physicality of Natalie Anderson.
Id love for them to be loyal to me without realizing that Im a threat to win.
Too many people lately have been blindsided by their ally.
I had to check that I had enough space for Pepper and Cinnamon to run around.
If the objective is to win, my goal is to win.
I dont care if its trivia on FB messenger with my seven-year-old goddaughter.
She had a kidney transplant after being on dialysis for six years.
I will use my social game to push me through while unveiling my competitiveness when it matters most.
Then, at final tribal council, I will be able to clearly articulate my strategy to get there.
Aside from that, your girl loves a good challenge!
When I first applied five years back, people laughed at me and said you could never!
I said, oh, you watch.
Plus, Im getting sick of the monthly payments towards my $100,000 student debt.
It really armed me with the skills it’s crucial that you effectively communicate.
Smile and wave, baby!
Smile and wave.Which previous player do you identify with the most?
Who do you think you will play most like?Steph LaGrossa.
We love a Delco girl!
She just a blast and dominatedPalau, becoming such an inspiration to young girls all over the world.
Shes the perfect example of being able to achieve ANYTHING with resilience, perseverance, and toughness.
We have a ton in common, but her love for sports and a good competition takes the cake!
We are freaking stranded on an island stripped of anything, we better be making the most of it!
Completing an accelerated nursing degree in 17 months and receiving my nursing license.
I was NEVER a science girly.
School just didnt come easy to me.
They truly are two of the hardest working people I know.
There is no such thing as 100 percent in my book, always 150 percent or nothing!
I plan to follow suit here.
Also, I like to say Im a pretty good time!
My friends tell me my laugher is contagious.
I just hope my tribe feels the same.
:Besides Oklahoma Football,Survivoris what I love to watch most.
Who do you think you will play most like?Gabler.
Adam Im a strategist.
Sticking to the plan while also being adaptable if need be.
I have Sol Power.
