The long-standing CBS Original is back this fall with 18 total castaways.
CBS’Survivoris back for its 45th season, beginning Wednesday, September 27.
The realityTVseries looking for who can outwit, outlast, and outplay their opponent has been ongoing since 2000.
This season was filmed on the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji.
Originally from Oak Park, CA, he currently works as a Software Developer in Seattle, WA.
Brando was a strong contributor to the team challenge, which Belo got first in during the first episode.
Brandon Donlon
The other Brandon ofSurvivorSeason 45 is on the Lulu Tribe.
This 26-year-old is a content producer from Sicklerville, NJ, and rocks flowing curling hair.
Brandon struggled more than any other contestant during Episode 1.
Physically it appears like he’s not ready to succeed at the draining challenges.
He has a major upward battle ahead of him if he wants a chance at winning.
He is the only returningSurvivorcastaway from a previous season.
I lost that chance and now have it back.
The construct of this game is a microcosm of our everyday life.
I want to be a part of ‘Survivor’because ‘Survivor’is my life."
A target was quickly put on Bruce’s back moving forward.
Dee Valladares
Originally from Havana, Cuba, Dee now is an entrepreneur in Miami, FL.
I’m also a good strategist and a potent speaker.
My hope is these attributes counterbalance for a weak physical game and help me clinch the title."
Drew explained in Episode 1 that the two polarizing sides of his personality will help him succeed this season.
Hannah couldn’t handle the elements and removed herself from the show during the first tribal council.
Janani J. Maya Krishnan-Jha
J. Maya joinsSurvivor 45as part of the Reba Tribe.
This California girl is a 24-year-old singer from San Francisco who now lives in Los Angeles.
She turned down an offer from Harvard Law School so that pursue a career as a singer/songwriter.
J. Maya shared her confidence in the Reba Tribe during Episode 1, which succeeded in both team challenges.
Jake OKane
This 26-year-old Massachusetts native is a working attorney in Boston.
in the process."
Julie Alley
The oldest castaway onSurvivor 45is Julie, a member of the Reba Tribe.
The 49-year-old is an estate attorney from Brentwood, TN.
I want to inspire them to be their own hero."
Kaleb Gebrewold
The only Canadian inSurvivor 45is Kaleb, a member of the Lulu Tribe.
The 29-year-old works in software sales and operates remotely, having lived in 28 different countries.
Also, $1 million USD goes even further in Canada."
Katurah Topps
Katurah is a Civil Rights Attorney part of the Belo Tribe.
She currently resides in Brooklyn, NY but is originally from St. Louis, MO.
And also because I firmly believe that doing things that scare the crap outta you is truly living."
There’s no one I can’t bond with!
I think I will surprise people."
Kellie is acting like a savvy and adaptive player based on Episode 1.
She described herself to EW as"resilient, vibrant, proud."
It is my destiny to be the Sole Survivor."
I’m ready to claim the $1 million now."
Nicholas Sifu Alsup
Sifu is a 30-year-old member of the Reba Tribe.
[I] started Yang-style tai chi when I was six.
It’s taught me so much about mental toughness."
There’s a chance Sifu doesn’t last long onSurvivor 45, despite his physical strengths.
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