‘Survivor’ Season 44 Cast: Photos Of The 18 New Castaways

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Jennifer Phang, Avery Thompson

January 31, 2023 1:16PM EST

‘Survivor’ season 44 is back with 18 new castaways. Get to know the new cast ahead of the show’s big two-hour premiere on March 1.

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‘Survivor’ Season 44 Cast

‘Survivor’ Season 44 Cast — The hit series ‘Survivor’ will return for season 44 on March 1. Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst is back as the host. The 18 new castaways have been revealed, and they include a yogi, a New York City firefighter, and an elementary school teacher.

Stranded on the beautiful islands of Fiji, these motivated new players must form a society and adapt to their physical and social surroundings, forcing them to decide what is more dangerous: the environment or navigating the complex social game and placing trust in their tribemates. The participants will be divided into three tribes of six and face a faster, more dangerous season from the moment they step on the beach. The moral dilemmas and mysterious new layers of this complex game will push even the strongest competitors to their limits, and the mental and physical challenges require players to constantly adjust their strategies in order to make it another day.

By the end of the season, only one can be named the Sole Survivor and win the $1 million prize. Meet the cast in our gallery now.

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Sarah Wade

Sarah Wade — Sarah Wade is a 27-year-old who lives in Chicago. She is a management consultant.

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Yamil ‘Yam Yam’ Arocho

Yamil ‘Yam Yam’ Arocho — Yamil ‘Yam Yam’ Arocho is a 36-year-old who currently lives in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is a salon owner.

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Claire Rafson

Claire Rafson — Claire Rafson is a 25-year-old who currently lives in Brooklyn, New York. She is a tech investor.

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Matt Blankinship

Matt Blankinship — Matt Blankinship is a 27-year-old who lives in San Francisco, California. He is a security software engineer.

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Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt

Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt — Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt is a 43-year-old who lives in Pittsburgh. She is an engineering manager.

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Helen Li

Helen Li — Helen Li is a 29-year-old who lives in San Francisco. She is a product manager.

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Matthew Grinstead-Mayle

Matthew Grinstead-Mayle — Matthew Grinstead-Mayle is a 43-year-old who lives in Columbus, Ohio. He is a barbershop owner.

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Carson Garrett

Carson Garrett — Carson Garrett is a 20-year-old who lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a NASA engineering student.

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Frannie Marin

Frannie Marin — Frannie Marin is a 23-year-old who lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She is a research coordinator.

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Kane Fritzler

Kane Fritzler — Kane Fritzler is a 25-year-old who lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He is a law student.

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Maddy Pomilla

Maddy Pomilla — Maddy Pomilla is a 28-year-old who lives in Brooklyn, New York. She is a charity projects manager.

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Bruce Perreault

Bruce Perreault — Bruce Perreault is a 46-year-old who lives in Warwick, Rhode Island. He is an insurance agent.

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Lauren Harpe

Lauren Harpe — Lauren Harpe is a 31-year-old who lives in Mont Belvieu, Texas. She is an elementary school teaher.

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Brandon Cottom

Brandon Cottom — Brandon Cottom is a 30-year-old who lives in Newton, Pennsylvania. He is a security specialist.

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Josh Wilder

Josh Wilder — Josh Wilder is a 34-year-old who lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a surgical podiatrist.

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Carolyn Wiger

Carolyn Wiger — Carolyn Wiger is a 35-year-old who lives in Hugo, Minnesota. She is a drug counselor.

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Danny Massa

Danny Massa — Danny Massa is a 32-year-old who lives in the Bronx, New York. He is a New York City firefighter.

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Jaime Lynn Ruiz

Jaime Lynn Ruiz — Jaime Lynn Ruiz is a 35-year-old who lives in Mesa, Arizona. She is a yogi.

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Jeff Probst

Jeff Probst — Jeff Probst is back as the host of ‘Survivor’ season 44. After all these years, he’s still hosting!

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