Survivor 50 Teaser Reveals Which Survivor 49 Players Are Returning Next Season

December 17, 2025

CBS just confirmed that two cast members from Survivor 49, including the season’s champion, have already locked in spots for Survivor 50. CBS kept the move tightly under wraps until the finale aired to avoid spoilers. Once the news broke, hype shot through the roof, dialing up excitement for what’s shaping up to be the boldest, biggest returnee season yet.

Survivor 50 trailer reveals which Survivor 49 cast members are coming back

After weeks of fan theories and online sleuthing, the mystery finally cleared up. The latest trailer confirmed that Rizo Velovic and Savannah Louie from Survivor 49 have secured slots on Survivor 50. Both players made it all the way to the Final 5, so their return feels earned, not random. Few teased their casting early, but CBS kept their names locked down until the timing was right.

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Jeff Probst later set the record straight, saying there was never a fixed plan from day one. The producers kept things flexible and let the season speak for itself. If a player stood out on screen, they stayed in the conversation. Probst explained that if someone truly impressed them, they deserved a spot on Season 50.

By the end, two players rose to the occasion. Rizo and Savannah secured their return, the old-school way by showing up, delivering, and earning it. “What we agreed to as a group was, ‘If somebody makes a big impression, we’re going to want them on 50,’” Probst said.

Below is the full confirmed Survivor 50 cast: