Mike White, the Emmy Award-winning creator of "The White Lotus," is making a thrilling return to CBS's "Survivor" for its landmark 50th season. After finishing as the runner-up in Season 37, White is back to test his strategy skills against a star-studded cast of 24 returning players. Host Jeff Probst revealed the exciting lineup on "CBS Mornings" Wednesday.

This milestone season will feature contestants from 19 different seasons, including two players from the upcoming Season 49, which is set to premiere this fall. Among the notable returning players are Dee Valladares, the winner of Season 45, and Charlie Davis from Season 46. Veteran contestants Colby Donaldson and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick are also making a comeback after long absences from the competition.

"Survivor" first premiered in May 2000 and has since become one of television's longest-running reality shows. The 50th season is expected to air in the spring of 2026. The full cast list includes:

- Jenna Lewis-Dougherty: Seasons 1 (Borneo), 8 (All-Stars) - Colby Donaldson: Seasons 2 (The Australian Outback), 8 (All-Stars), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) - Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick: Seasons 10 (Palau), 11 (Guatemala), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) - Cirie Fields: Seasons 12 (Panama-Exile Island), 16 (Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 34 (Game Changers) - Ozzy Lusth: Seasons 13 (Cook Islands), 16 (Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites), 23 (South Pacific), 34 (Game Changers) - Benjamin "Coach" Wade: Seasons 18 (Tocantins – The Brazilian Highlands), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 23 (South Pacific) - Aubry Bracco: Seasons 32 (Kaôh Rōng – Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty), 34 (Game Changers), 38 (Edge of Extinction) - Chrissy Hofbeck: Season 35 (Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers) - Christian Hubicki: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) - Angelina Keeley: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) - Mike White: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) - Rick Devens: Season 38 (Edge of Extinction) - Jonathan Young: Season 42 - Dee Valladares: Season 45 winner - Emily Flippen: Season 45 - Q Burdette: Season 46 - Tiffany Ervin: Season 46 - Charlie Davis: Season 46 - Genevieve Mushaluk: Season 47 - Kamilla Karthigesu: Season 48 - Kyle Fraser: Season 48 winner - Joseph Hunter: Season 48 - Player #1 from Season 49 (premiering Fall 2025) - Player #2 from Season 49 (premiering Fall 2025)

The upcoming season, titled "Survivor 50: In The Hands Of The Fans," will incorporate fan votes on various game elements. During Season 48, viewers had the opportunity to vote on tribe colors, whether contestants receive rice, and if certain challenges should return. The results will be revealed to the cast while they are on the island.

Host Jeff Probst described this season as "the riskiest idea we’ve done," emphasizing the show's evolution. He noted the casting process involved narrowing down from over 700 former contestants to the final 24, stating, "Every time you cut somebody you know you’re killing a dream but you’re also losing a potential great story."

As anticipation builds for the 50th season, fans are eager to see how the returning players will navigate the challenges ahead.