Survivor: Game Changers — Mamanuca Islands

Multiple links in body of thread | February 9, 2017

[EveningStar]

Survivor: Game Changers — Mamanuca Islands is the 34th season of Survivor (for those unfamiliar with the show, there are two seasons each year). It begins Wednesday, March 8, 2017 on CBS at 8/7c with a special two hour episode.

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References:

Official Survivor site at CBS

Wikipedia article

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There will be twenty returning players divided into two tribes of ten players each. The "Game Changers" theme as with some past themes, is of course utterly contrived. Apparently the original plan called for three teams consisting of (1) winners, (2) those who made the jury, and (3) those who were booted prior to making the jury. The plan fell through when the producers couldn't get enough winners to return.

Twelve cast members will be playing for a second time, six for a third time, and two for a fourth time.

• Andrea Boehlke: Redemption Island - Season 22 (5th), and Caramoan - Season 26 (7th)
• Aubry Bracco: Kaôh Rōng - Season 32 (Runner-Up)
• Brad Culpepper: Blood vs. Water - Season 27 (15th)
• Caleb Reynolds: Kaôh Rōng - Season 32 (15th)
• Ciera Eastin: Blood vs. Water - Season 27 (5th), and Cambodia - Season 31 (10th)
• Cirie Fields: Panama - Season 12 (4th), Micronesia - Season 16 (3rd), and Heroes vs. Villains - Season 20 (17th)
• Debbie Wanner: Kaôh Rōng - Season 32 (9th)
• Hali Ford: Worlds Apart - Season 30 (11th)
• J.T. Thomas: Tocantins - Season 18 (Sole Survivor), and Heroes vs. Villains - Season 20 (10th)
• Jeff Varner: The Australian Outback - Season 2 (10th), and Cambodia - Season 31 (17th)
• Malcolm Freberg: Philippines - Season 25 (4th), and Caramoan - Season 26 (9th)
• Michaela Bradshaw: Millennials vs. Gen X - Season 33 (14th)
• Ozzy Lusth: Cook Islands - Season 13 (Runner-Up), Micronesia - Season 16 (9th), and South Pacific - Season 23 (4th)
• Sandra Diaz-Twine: Pearl Islands - Season 7 (Sole Survivor), and Heroes vs. Villains - Season 20 (Sole Survivor)
• Sarah Lacina: Cagayan - Season 28 (11th)
• Sierra Dawn-Thomas: Worlds Apart - Season 30 (5th)
• Tai Trang: Kaôh Rōng - Season 32 (2nd Runner-Up)
• Tony Vlachos: Cagayan - Season 28 (Sole Survivor)
• Troyzan Robertson: One World - Season 24 (8th)
• Zeke Smith: Millennials vs. Gen X - Season 33 (9th)

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Survivor: Game Changers host Jeff Probst says next season is like Jaws

Season preview

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As with last season, this season will be held in the Mamanuca Islands, Fiji. It will consist of 20 returning players.

The players range in age from 25 to 54. There are 4 from California, two each from Florida, New York, and North Carolina, and one each from Alabama, Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah.

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Mana Tribe (orange buffs): Aubry, Caleb, Ciera, Hali, Jeff, Malcolm, Michaela, Sandra, Tony, Troyzan

Nuku Tribe (blue buffs): Andrea, Brad, Cirie, Debbie, J. T., Ozzy, Sarah, Sierra, Tai, Zeke

Cast bios

Cast photos

Video: Meet The Castaways Competing on Survivor: Game Changers.

More videos, including cast interviews

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More Survivor news at Entertainment Weekly

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[EveningStar]

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[Scott from the Left Coast]

Alright we go again.

Last season was a good one (even if the ending was a bit predictable).

[ctdonath2]

I remember the call for contestants for the first season. Nobody knew what to expect. Most assumed it would be more like “Survivorman x20”.

[left that other site]

How about a New England Winter?

I’m surviving that right now.

[Reddy]

Lol I have often told my husband that they need to do a Survivor at one of the Poles... but then how would the women wear skimpy swimwear/underwear for the camera?? ;)

[left that other site]

Now THAT would be interesting!

[OrangeHoof]

Fourth time? Jeez. Get a life!

Somebody who appears on a reality series for the third or fourth time obviously has no real job.

[napscoordinator]

I was surprised at how much I liked last season. I rolled my eyes see it has Millenials vs Gen X, but it was enjoyable. I was thrilled with the winner but I was surprised until the winner gave the final speech and then I knew. I was still surprised with the unanimous vote though.

[napscoordinator]

You make 250K each time you are on so a million for 4 times, do you need a job if you invest and are careful with your money?

[OrangeHoof]

You make 250K each time you are on

THAT much for appearing yet not winning? I think someone is spoofing you.

[SMGFan]

https://twitter.com/DaltonRoss

will tweet a new interview link once a day.

[EveningStar]

Thank you. :)

[John Milner]

I don’t like it when they bring back old players.

Would like to see all new players. Every time.

Maybe that’s just me.

Last season was one of the best. All new players, thank you.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Watch "Alone" now in season 3.

Fewer girls in swim wear but a couple have gone skinny dipping.

Cold. Wild Animals. Hunger. Blatant stupidity. (Gee, I think I will walk down this steep hill carrying a load of bamboo with my ax in my hand! What could possibly go wrong?)

This show has it all. :)

[left that other site]

LOL...I saw an episode of “Alone” where a guy paddled down a piranha infested river to meet with a tribe that doesn’t like strangers! :-)

[napscoordinator]

I had heard that. Maybe it’s Dancing with the Stars. All these reality shows run into each other. Sorry if I got the info wrong or messed up. I probably did.

[cuz_it_aint_their_money]

If Sandra isn’t booted the first time Mana tribe goes to tribal council, then none of them deserve to win this season.

[EveningStar]

Agreed.

[SMGFan]

I might watch this new MTV show. I have watched various Challenges in the past. http://screenertv.com/television/attention-challenge-survivor-fans-stranded-with-a-million-dollars-is-your-new-favorite-show/