The entire cast reveals what makes them different from the others.
Youve already met thecast forSurvivor 47,which premieres Sept. 18 on CBS.
Or so they say.
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Terran ‘TK’ Foster.Robert Voets/CBS
What is that thing that makes them special?
Terran “TK” Foster
Robert Voets/CBS
My mentality!
I truly live every day like its my last.
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Tiyana Hallums.Robert Voets/CBS
That makes my approach to most things different than most people.
Every opportunity I have on that island will be my most important one.
Tiyana Hallums
Something that makes me unique is my magnetic personality.
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Teeny Chirichillo.Robert Voets/CBS
I have a special gift in effortlessly building genuine relationships with anyone I talk to.
Teeny Chirichillo
I spent my entire childhood dressing like a boy.
And choosing to stand out in that way easily could have drawn negative attention to me.
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Solomon ‘Sol’ Yi.Robert Voets/CBS
As a deep brain stimulation therapy representative, I see tears of joy on a weekly basis.
I absolutely love my job and am blessed to be reminded constantly how great I have it.
Sierra Wright
Ive experienced a lot in this short 26 years of life!
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Sierra Wright.Robert Voets/CBS
Id say those experiences and exposure armed me with some key qualities to become your next Sole Survivor!
Sue Smey
Im a sigma female.
Im powerful, but dont require the applause like an alpha female.
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Sue Smey.Robert Voets/CBS
Im successful in all I do.
But again, I dont need to brag.
Also, my obsessive passion over niche topics.
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Sam Phelan.Robert Voets/CBS
Nerdy brain in a frat bro body.
Rachel LaMont
Im a pretty open book and people tend to meet vulnerability in kind.
People tend to tell me things with little to no prompting.
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Rachel LaMont.Robert Voets/CBS
Kishan Patel
I pride myself on my emotional intelligence.
I quickly make good rapport with folks and get them to trust me with their life, almost instantly.
This all requires me to pick up on subtle social sues and seamlessly navigate any demanding situation.
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Kishan Patel.Robert Voets/CBS
Jon Lovett
Having the experience Ive had in politics and comedy.
Both are ultimately about understanding and persuading people.
Some people believe they can handle pain.
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Kyle Ostwald.Robert Voets/CBS
I know I can.
I can see myself being the next host ofSurvivor.
Gabe Ortis
Ive grown up in a very diverse, multi-cultural life.
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Jon Lovett.Robert Voets/CBS
Ive been extensively exposed.
Genevieve Mushaluk
Im not really a unique, cool snowflake of a person.
I think there are lots of us out there.
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Rome Cooney.Robert Voets/CBS
(But if Im the only one, send help!)
Caroline Vidmar
Im incredibly comfortable in the water.
Aysha Welch
I skipped the first grade.
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Gabe Ortis.Robert Voets/CBS
I know this sounds inconsequential, but it made me a natural overachiever.
Since I was always the youngest in my class, I worked extra hard to excel.
Even now, I did one escape room and loved it, and now Ive done over 60.
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Genevieve Mushaluk.Robert Voets/CBS
I wanted to learn how to play drums, and ended up taking lessons for five years.
I wanted to be loyal to my first full-time job, and stayed for 10 years.
Andy Rueda
I would just say my brain.
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Caroline Vidmar.Robert Voets/CBS
Bonus: I can name everySurvivortribe name.
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Aysha Welch.Robert Voets/CBS
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Andy Rueda.Robert Voets/CBS
‘Survivor 47’ contestant Anika Dhar.Robert Voets/CBS
