Survivor 51 Contestants: Full Cast List with Names, Ages and Photos

Survivor 51 has 21 contestants, all first-time players, competing in the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji. The season premiered on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, on CBS and streams on Paramount+. Survivor calls its players castaways, and this page has every one of them with photos, ages, hometowns, jobs and starting tribes.

Four castaways have left so far. For the episode-by-episode story, see our Survivor 51 eliminations and boot list. Last updated on October 11, 2026, after Episode 3.

Survivor 51 Contestants at a Glance

Detail	Info
Season	Survivor 51, the start of the Open Era
Premiere	Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Network	CBS, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET
Streaming	Paramount+
Host	Jeff Probst
Location	Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
Contestants	All first-time players, ages 24 to 49
Starting tribes	Toka (yellow) and Savu (purple)

Meet the Survivor 51 Castaways

Toka Tribe

Savu Tribe

Survivor 51 Contestants: Ages, Hometowns and Jobs

Castaway	Age	Hometown	Occupation	Starting tribe	Status
Aaliyah Puglia	24	Gloucester City, New Jersey	Chef	Toka	Voted out, Episode 1
Alexis Levine	34	Atlanta, Georgia	Criminal defense attorney	Savu	In the game
Thien An Nguyen	24	Fort Worth, Texas	Medical student	Toka	In the game
Ana Sani	34	Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada	Voice actress	Savu	Voted out, Episode 2
Angelica “Jelly” Loblack	29	Garland, Texas, and Midwest City, Oklahoma	Sociology professor	Toka	In the game
Brady Booker	27	La Salle, Illinois	Professional wrestler	Toka	In the game
Carter Krull	24	Rock Rapids, Iowa	Livestock farmer	Savu	In the game
Cristian Chavez	26	Salt Lake City, Utah	Head of HR	Savu	In the game
Danny “Kilby” Kilby	30	Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada	Game designer	Toka	In the game
Devin Way	33	Lufkin, Texas	Actor	Toka	In the game
Eric Macksoud	34	Lincoln, Rhode Island	Mental health counselor	Savu	In the game
Jenna Doore	30	Perrysburg, Ohio	Wedding photographer	Toka	In the game
Kristin Flickinger	49	Ketchum, Idaho	Crisis management	Savu	In the game
Lewis Kelly	28	Dublin, Ireland	Farmer	Toka	In the game
Linnea Capobianco	25	Kearny, New Jersey	Entrepreneur	Savu	In the game
Maggie Nestor	40	Middleway, West Virginia	Farmer	Toka	In the game
Mike Pinsky	32	New York City	Baseball executive	Toka	In the game
Ori Jean-Charles	27	Spring Valley, New York	Personal trainer	Savu	In the game
Patt Cannaday	33	Tampa, Florida	Federal prosecutor	Toka	Voted out, Episode 3
Rob Antonson	40	Johnston, Rhode Island	Airline gate agent	Savu	Quit, Episode 3
Sharonda Cox	34	Pompano Beach, Florida	OBGYN resident	Savu	In the game

Ages, hometowns and jobs are as CBS announced them. Lewis Kelly is listed on Toka, but he began the game alone on Exile Island before joining that tribe.

Survivor 51 Contestant Bios

Aaliyah Puglia, 24

A chef who has learned to read egos and build trust in a busy kitchen, Aaliyah plans to use those people skills at camp. She says she is there to win and make her family proud.

Alexis Levine, 34

A criminal defense attorney, wife and young mother, Alexis calls herself a social butterfly with a ruthless streak. She has said she plans to hide her real job in the game.

Thien An Nguyen, 24

A medical student, Thien An calls Survivor her dream and wants to swap textbooks for physical challenges. She describes her plan as playing an authentic, cutthroat game.

Ana Sani, 34

A voice actress who has worked on several animated series, Ana has watched Survivor with her family since she was nine. She planned to play a little deviously while looking harmless.

Angelica “Jelly” Loblack, 29

A sociology professor who uses Survivor in her classroom, Jelly is talkative, curious and not at all outdoorsy. She sees the game as a social experiment about hierarchy and family dynamics.

Brady Booker, 27

A professional wrestler who has appeared on AEW Dark and WWE NXT as Bodhi Hayward, Brady also loves hunting, fishing and camping. He expects people to see a big jock and plans to use his brain once they let their guard down.

Carter Krull, 24

A livestock farmer who also drives a snow cone truck and runs a moving company, Carter has watched Survivor with his mother for years. He hopes to be the player people trust.

Cristian Chavez, 26

Cristian leads human resources at his company and brings a loud laugh and a bubbly personality. He wants to play with a little-brother energy and has said his late father’s advice to go all in drives him.

Danny “Kilby” Kilby, 30

A game designer and self-described Survivor dork, Kilby loves puzzles and even met his girlfriend through an online Survivor game. He says he plans to take the usual strategies and sharpen them into weapons.

Devin Way, 33

An actor with credits including Sistas, Queer as Folk and Grey’s Anatomy, Devin planned to keep his job secret. He says he wants to play a strategic game without lying or backstabbing.

Eric Macksoud, 34

A mental health counselor, Eric has watched Survivor since he was eight and plans to build rapport quickly. He promises to be friendly until someone crosses him.

Jenna Doore, 30

A wedding photographer, Jenna writes a clause into her contracts warning clients she will skip their event if she makes it onto Survivor. She has invented her own immunity challenges since childhood and hopes to be underestimated as a little artist.

Kristin Flickinger, 49

At 49 she is the oldest castaway this season. Kristin works in crisis management, has spent 25 years working for the LGBTQ+ community and says she has applied to Survivor for just as long.

Lewis Kelly, 28

A cheeky Irish farmer who lives with his Puerto Rican wife in a converted school bus on their small farm, Lewis is up for a new adventure. He started the season alone on Exile Island.

Linnea Capobianco, 25

A social, goofy entrepreneur who runs a business with her brother, Linnea says she accepts challenges even when they scare her. She has been a fan since childhood.

Maggie Nestor, 40

A homeschooling mother with a degree in therapy, Maggie is a lifelong hunter and fisher who has watched since she was 15. She hopes to catch a shark and learn to make fire without flint.

Mike Pinsky, 32

An assistant director of baseball operations who studied at Princeton, Mike has played pretend Survivor since he was a kid. He says he is only there to win.

Ori Jean-Charles, 27

A personal trainer who played Division I football, Ori did his homework by studying past seasons and noticing that women won most recent titles. He says he is playing for the million dollars and to change his family’s life.

Patt Cannaday, 33

A Navy prosecutor and the first woman in her family to join the military, Patt compared the game to boot camp. She says she can be a close ally but is ready to go to war.

Rob Antonson, 40

An airline gate agent, husband and father of three, Rob applied after his son told him he could not do it. He says his secret weapon is the gift of gab.

Sharonda Cox, 34

A doctor and wife who has spent much of her life caring for others, Sharonda says she is playing this time for herself. She plans to lean on tenacity, street smarts and book smarts.

Who Has Been Eliminated From Survivor 51?

Aaliyah Puglia was voted out in Episode 1 and Ana Sani in Episode 2. In Episode 3, Rob Antonson quit and Patt Cannaday was voted out, which leaves 17 contestants in the game. Follow the full boot list on our Survivor 51 eliminations page.

Survivor 51 Contestants FAQ

How many contestants are in Survivor 51?

There are 21 contestants, and all of them are first-time players.

Who is the oldest Survivor 51 contestant?

Kristin Flickinger, who is 49.

Who are the youngest Survivor 51 contestants?

Aaliyah Puglia, Thien An Nguyen and Carter Krull are all 24.

Who is on the Toka tribe?

CBS lists Aaliyah Puglia, Thien An Nguyen, Jelly Loblack, Brady Booker, Kilby, Devin Way, Jenna Doore, Lewis Kelly, Maggie Nestor, Mike Pinsky and Patt Cannaday as starting on Toka.

Who is on the Savu tribe?

CBS lists Alexis Levine, Ana Sani, Carter Krull, Cristian Chavez, Eric Macksoud, Kristin Flickinger, Linnea Capobianco, Ori Jean-Charles, Rob Antonson and Sharonda Cox as starting on Savu.

Are there returning players in Survivor 51?

No. All 21 contestants are playing for the first time.

Who hosts Survivor 51?

Jeff Probst.

When does Survivor 51 air?

Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, with episodes streaming on Paramount+.

Looking for older casts? See our Survivor Season 46 guide.

This guide is based on CBS announcements and is updated as the season airs.

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