CBS today announced the 20 castaways who will compete in “Survivor: Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites,” when the 16th installment of the Emmy Award-winning series premieres Thursday, Feb. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
In a “Survivor” first, 10 ultra-fans of the series will take on 10 former castaways to compete as Fans vs. Favorites. The two tribes will be marooned amid the Rock Islands of Palau, Micronesia. The skills of the former castaways will be put to the test while the tribe of first-time competitors will see if their enthusiasm and passion for the game is enough to distinguish them as worthy competitors. The Favorites have an advantage because they’ve played the game before, but that could also be their biggest disadvantage…the tribe of Fans know how the Favorites have played the game. Although the game play of the Fans is unknown and could prove to be their advantage, the Fans’ lack of experience could be their worst enemy and potential downfall. Who will prevail?
Castaways competing in “Survivor: Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites” (in alphabetical order for each tribe) are:
FAVORITES:
YAU-MAN CHAN
55
Martinez, Calif. (born in Hong Kong, raised in Borneo, Malaysia)
Computer Engineer
JAMES CLEMENT
30
Lafayette, La.
Grave Digger
AMI CUSACK
34 (35 on Jan. 25)
Denver
Nanny
JONNY FAIRPLAY
33
Danville, Va.
Professional Wrestler/Reality Star
CIRIE FIELDS
37
Norwalk, Conn. (originally from Jersey City, New Jersey)
O.R. Coordinating Nurse
AMANDA KIMMEL
23
Los Angeles (originally from Kalispell, Mont.)
Fashion Designer
OSCAR “OZZY” LUSTH
26
Venice, Calif. (originally from Mexico)
Freelance Photographer/Writer
ELIZA ORLINS
25
New York
Law School Student
JONATHAN PENNER
45
Los Angeles (originally from New York)
Writer/Producer
PARVATI SHALLOW
25
Los Angeles (originally from Vero Beach, Fla.)
Non-Profit Organizer
FANS:
JOEL ANDERSON
32
Avondale, Ariz.
Firefighter
NATALIE BOLTON
32
Los Angeles (originally from Houston)
Bartender/Personal Trainer
MICHAEL “MIKEY B” BORTONE
34
Los Angeles (originally from Boston)
Aspiring Writer/Actor
TRACY HUGHES-WOLF
43
Fredericksburg, Va.
Commercial and Residential Builder
ALEXIS JONES
24
Los Angeles (originally from Austin, Texas)
Motivational Speaker
ERIK REICHENBACH
22
Pinckney, Mich.
Art Student
MARY SARTAIN
29
Emeryville, Calif.
Real Estate/Financial Company Owner
JASON SISKA
22
Fox River Grove, Ill. (originally from St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands)
Gymnastics Coach/Student
KATHLEEN SLECKMAN
45
Wheaton, Ill. (originally from Manitowoc, Wisc.)
Golf Course Vendor
CHET WELCH
48
Ford City, Penn.
Pharmacy Customer Service/Pageant Coach
“Survivor: Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites” is hosted by Jeff Probst and produced by SEG, Inc. Mark Burnett is the executive producer. Doug McCallie, Kevin Greene and Teri Kennedy are co-executive producers.
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