Who from Survivor 49 picked players for Survivor 50?

All contestants from Survivor 49 were asked to name one player they thought should be cast on Survivor 50.

Was Survivor 50 casting finalized before Survivor 49 aired?

No, Jeff Probst mentioned that spots were still open for Survivor 50 during the filming of season 49.

When did speculation for Survivor 50 start?

Speculation about the Survivor 50 cast was at its peak before season 49 began filming.

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Survivor Stars Predict Next Season's Cast

18 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Survivor 49 cast members were asked to pick one player for season 50.
Jeff Probst revealed spots were still open for Survivor 50 mid-season.
Speculation about Survivor 50 cast was high before season 49 began.

Survivor Stars Predict Next Season's Cast

Speculation surrounding the cast of Survivor 50 reached a fever pitch even before the start of season 49. During season 49, host Jeff Probst informed the contestants that spots were still available for the milestone 50th season. This revelation came midway through their game, adding to the anticipation.

Leading up to the filming of their own season, the cast members of Survivor 49 were each asked to name a single player they believed absolutely had to be part of Survivor 50. Now that the cast for season 50 has been revealed, fans can see whose picks made the cut.

This information offers a glimpse into which of the Survivor 49 players will be thrilled with the final lineup for the anniversary season. The remaining players may have to accept that their desired comeback stars did not receive a ticket to return.