Survivor 51 contestants: full cast, starting tribes and elimination order
Here is the complete guide to the Survivor 51 castaways, their original and swapped tribes, and every elimination so far in the show's Open Era.
The Survivor 51 contestants include 21 new castaways competing in the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji, led by longtime host and executive producer Jeff Probst. The season premiered on September 23, 2026, on CBS and Paramount+, introducing what Probst described as the start of the show’s “Open Era.” As Probst explained to CBS, “The ‘Open Era’ is that anything that has ever happened at any time on the show can happen in any season at any time in any order without any warning.”
As of November 3, 2026, eight castaways have left the competition across the first six episodes, leaving 13 players in contention for the $1 million prize.
Who is in the full Survivor 51 cast?
CBS and Paramount+ announced 21 first-time castaways for Survivor 51 on August 26, 2026. The full roster of players includes:
- Aaliyah Puglia
- Alexis Levine
- An “Thien An” Nguyen
- Ana Sani
- Angelica “Jelly” Loblack
- Brady Booker
- Carter Krull
- Cristian Chavez
- Danny “Kilby” Kilby
- Devin Way
- Eric Macksoud
- Jenna Doore
- Kristin Flickinger
- Lewis Kelly
- Linnea Capobianco
- Maggie Nestor
- Mike Pinsky
- Ori Jean-Charles
- Patt Cannaday
- Rob Antonson
- Sharonda Cox
How are the starting tribes and swapped tribes divided?
The season began with two starting tribes of 10 players each, while Lewis Kelly volunteered at the opening marooning to head to Exile Island before joining Toka following the first tribal council. In Episode 3 on Day 6, Carter Krull chose to mutiny from Savu to Toka. By Episode 4 on Day 8, an official tribe swap reorganized the remaining 17 castaways into three separate camps.
Original Savu Tribe (Purple):
- Alexis Levine
- Ana Sani
- Carter Krull
- Cristian Chavez
- Eric Macksoud
- Kristin Flickinger
- Linnea Capobianco
- Ori Jean-Charles
- Rob Antonson
- Sharonda Cox
Original Toka Tribe (Yellow):
- Aaliyah Puglia
- Brady Booker
- Devin Way
- Angelica “Jelly” Loblack
- Jenna Doore
- Danny “Kilby” Kilby
- Maggie Nestor
- Mike Pinsky
- Patt Cannaday
- An “Thien An” Nguyen
- Lewis Kelly (joined Day 3 from Exile Island)
Swapped Savu Tribe (Purple, Day 8):
- Alexis Levine
- Devin Way
- Angelica “Jelly” Loblack
- Jenna Doore
- Ori Jean-Charles
Swapped Toka Tribe (Yellow, Day 8):
- Brady Booker
- Carter Krull
- Kristin Flickinger
- Maggie Nestor
- Mike Pinsky
- An “Thien An” Nguyen
Expanded Dina Tribe (Hot Pink/Red, Day 8):
- Cristian Chavez
- Eric Macksoud
- Danny “Kilby” Kilby
- Lewis Kelly
- Linnea Capobianco
- Sharonda Cox
Who has been voted out of Survivor 51?
Through Episode 6, which aired on October 28, 2026, eight players have departed the game, including seven tribal council vote-outs and one voluntary departure.
- Day 3 (Episode 1): Aaliyah Puglia (Toka)
Voted out in a 6-2 decision over Jenna Doore. Puglia told Men’s Journal after her exit: “I think the biggest thing I want people to take away is that this narrative that it’s so embarrassing and it’s the worst thing that could happen to you on Survivor, getting booted out first, is a lie.” - Day 5 (Episode 2): Ana Sani (Savu)
Voted out in a 6-4 decision. - Day 6 (Episode 3): Rob Antonson (Savu)
Quit the game in a voluntary medical self-elimination. Antonson told Entertainment Weekly and Just Jared: “I don’t feel like I quit Survivor. I feel like quitting is something you just give up on, okay? But there are certain circumstances that go to taking yourself out of the game, and that’s what I did.” While Antonson claimed post-game that he suffered an infection requiring evacuation, show physician Dr. Barry and Probst confirmed there was no medical reason mandating his removal. - Day 7 (Episode 3): Patt Cannaday (Toka)
Voted out in a 6-5 decision over Danny Kilby. - Day 9 (Episode 4): Jenna Doore (Savu)
Voted out in a 4-1 decision over Alexis Levine following the three-tribe swap. - Day 10 (Episode 5): Alexis Levine (Savu)
Voted out in a 3-1 decision over Devin Way during a double-elimination cycle. - Day 10 (Episode 5): Linnea Capobianco (Dina)
Eliminated by consensus following a 4-4 tie and an unresolved deadlock with Lewis Kelly to prevent an unforced rock draw. - Day 12 (Episode 6): Ori Jean-Charles (Savu)
Voted out in a 2-0 decision.
What we do not know yet
CBS has not yet announced the exact date or format changes for the upcoming Survivor 51 merge. Production has also kept quiet on how the new Million-Dollar Coin Toss twist will be resolved in the episodes ahead, as well as which finalist will claim the title of Sole Survivor at the season finale scheduled for December 2026.
