Survivor Season 44: Know the Release Date, Cast, Location, and Diversity News of the Show

Survivor is one of the most-watched reality programs in America. The best episodes of the show have drawn viewers from all around the world, and now they are eagerly awaiting the release of Season 44. 

After airing the final episode of its 43rd season on December 14, 2022, the long-running program will return with its 44th season.

The Format of The Show:

The candidates in the reality show are stuck on an island and are responsible for supporting themselves. In addition, the competitors must overcome both physical and mental obstacles. The contenders must remove one another as the show goes on until there is just one left. The $1 million grand prize goes to the lone survivor.

In this article, we’ll discuss important details. To learn more, scroll down!

The Release Date of Survivor Season 44:

The first episode of the much-awaited Survivor Season 44 will air on March 1, 2023. The first episode will be a two-hour special episode. 

It’s unclear if the first episode will feature one player getting booted (as in season 43) or two players getting booted (as seen in seasons 41 and 42).

When and Where to Watch Survivor Season 44:

Every Wednesday at 8 p.m. EST, CBS broadcasts Survivor. You can also stream the episode online on the Paramount Plus app.

Where was Survivor Season 44 filmed?

The Show was held in Malaysia, Kenya, Australia, Fiji, and other places. The majority of these are islands, which are ideal locations for the Survivor’s adventure.

What is the Survivor Diversity News?

In June 2019, inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement’s activities and discussions about anti-racist strategies, a group of Black Survivor alumni spoke publicly about their experiences and difficulties they faced as minorities in the program.

The “Soul Survivors Organization,” made up of contestants from seasons 1 through 40, circulated a petition asking the show to implement a number of anti-racist measures, such as casting BIPOC for at least 30% of each cast, hiring more BIPOC as crew members, and actively supporting the cast with resources for mental health after the season.

In November 2022, following the campaign, CBS declared that they would implement new guidelines for the program in an effort to improve diversity. 

This includes devoting a minimum of 25% of its yearly unscripted development budget to shows created or co-created by BIPOC producers, as well as mandating that at least 50% of the contestants on each show by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).

The Cast and Host of Survivor Season 44:

Jeff Probst, the chubby torch-snuffer from “Survivor,” is back as the season’s host and showrunner. Why not, you ask? The 61-year-old has participated in all 43 seasons to date and has been the emcee of four Emmy Awards (2008-2011).

List of Contestants Participating in Survivor Season 44:

• Brandon Cottom
• Bruce Perreault
• Carolyn Wiger
• Carson Garrett
• Claire Rafson
• Danny Massa
• Frannie Marin
• Heidi Legares-Greenblatt
• Joshua Wilder
• Kane Fritzler
• Helen Li
• Jaime Lynne Ruiz
• Lauren Harpe
• Maddy Pomilla
• Matthew Blankinship