CBS today announced the 18 castaways who will compete on SURVIVOR: GABON – EARTH'S LAST EDEN, when the 17th installment of the Emmy Award-winning series premieres for the first time in high-definition Thursday, Sept. 25 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Marooned in the wilderness, 18 individuals will embark on an amazing African adventure, battling extreme conditions and interacting with wildlife such as elephants and gorillas, while attempting to forge alliances with strangers from diverse backgrounds. "In a strange coincidence to Earth's Last Eden – good vs. evil emerges as a major theme this season. I think the audience will quickly identify with one group or the other," host Jeff Probst teases. Will the group of deceitful castaways outlast those individuals who play from their heart or will the forces of evil prevail? Will temptations interfere with logical decision-making? More importantly, which side will come out on top?
In a SURVIVOR first, the magnificent landscape, natural elements, and fascinating wildlife featured on Earth's Last Eden will be enjoyed by viewers in high-definition, enhancing the overall experience of the show. Probst claims, "Shooting in HD is like adding another character to the show. The detail is so sharp you can't help but feel as though you are experiencing the adventure yourself."
Castaways competing on SURVIVOR: GABON – EARTH'S LAST EDEN (in alphabetical order) are:
Name: Ace Gordon
Age: 27
Hometown: Naples, Florida
Occupation: Fashion photographer
Name: Robert "Bob" Crowley
Age: 58
Hometown: Portland, Maine
Occupation: Physics teacher
Name: Charlie Herschel
Age: 29
Hometown: New York City
Occupation: Lawyer
Name: Corinne Kaplan
Age: 29
Hometown: Los Angeles
Occupation: Pharmaceutical sales
Name: Crystal Cox
Age: 29
Hometown: Durham, North Carolina
Occupation: Former Olympic athlete
Name: Dan Kay
Age: 32
Hometown: Boston
Occupation: Lawyer
Name: Danny "GC" Brown
Age: 26
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Occupation: Maintenance man
Name: Gillian Larson
Age: 61
Hometown: Temecula, California
Occupation: Retired nurse
Name: Jacquie Berg
Age: 25
Hometown: Santa Barbara, California
Occupation: Medical device sales rep
Name: Jessica "Sugar" Kiper
Age: 29
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Occupation: Pin-up model
Name: Kelly Czarnecki
Age: 22
Hometown: Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Occupation: Retail sales
Name: Ken Hoang
Age: 22
Hometown: Westminster, California
Occupation: Professional gamer
Name: Marcus Lehman
Age: 28
Hometown: Atlanta
Occupation: Doctor
Name: Matty Whitmore
Age: 29
Hometown: Pacific Palisades, California
Occupation: Personal trainer
Name: Michelle Chase
Age: 24
Hometown: Los Angeles
Occupation: Music producer
Name: Paloma Soto-Castillo
Age: 24
Hometown: Downey, California
Occupation: Student
Name: Randy Bailey
Age: 49
Hometown: Eagle Rock, Missouri
Occupation: Wedding Videographer
Name: Susie Smith
Age: 47
Hometown: Charles City, Iowa
Occupation: Hairdresser
