"Everything is in the Hands of the Fans"... 'Survivor' Season 50 Returns with a Record 24 Legends on the 25th

The original reality show and living legend, CBS 'Survivor', has handed over the reins to the fans for its historic 50th season.

According to CBS on the 12th (Korean time), 'Survivor' Season 50 will kick off with the subtitle 'In the Hands of the Fans' on February 25th (local time) at 8 PM, in a spectacular 3-hour special.

◆ "Your Vote Decides Survival"

The key focus of this season is 'fan participation'. The production team decided major game rules such as tribe colors, immunity necklace designs, challenge formats, and advantages through viewer votes during the airing of Season 48. The 24 participants arriving on Fiji will dive into the survival competition without knowing the results of these votes until the game begins.

◆ 'Survivor' Hall of Fame

The number of participants is also a record high of 24. They will be divided into three tribes of Sila, Kalo, and Batu, with 8 members each. The casting lineup is the very definition of 'all-time legends'. Cirie Fields and Ozzy Lusth will set a historic record by appearing in their fifth season, the first in the series' history. From old-school legends like 'Dragon Slayer' Benjamin 'Coach' Wade and Colby Donaldson to new-school stars like Season 49 winner Savannah Lee and Season 48 winner Kyle Frazier, a blend of old and new is achieved. Notably, the return of Mike White, creator of the HBO drama 'The White Lotus' and runner-up of Season 37, is also drawing attention.

◆ From MrBeast to Billie Eilish

As befits the 50th anniversary celebration, the guest lineup is glamorous. Special appearances by the world's number one YouTuber MrBeast, pop star Billie Eilish, Jack Brown, and comedian Jimmy Fallon are anticipated, raising excitement.

Host Jeff Probst expressed confidence, stating, "This casting was like creating 'the ultimate all-time movie'." The final, where the winner of the $1 million prize will be determined, will be broadcast live in Los Angeles on May 20, according to fan votes.