Two New Yorkers are headed to Fiji to participate in 'Survivor 51.'
The full 21-person cast list for the Emmy-winning competition show was announced on Wednesday and includes two New York contestants!
CBS announced that Season 51 of 'Survivor,' which airs this fall, will include a new theme, "Open Era," which means that any advantage or twist from previous seasons can come into play at any time, making for a total surprise gameplay.
This new cast includes both Americans and Canadians from all walks of life, including a criminal defense attorney, actors, a sociology professor, a former WWE star, a farmer, New York's own Yankees executive Mike Pinsky and more. The 21 individuals will be seperated into tribes where they will all compete in challenges
and vote each other out in order to win the $1 million prize.
Here is everything you need to know about 'Survivor 51,' including the full cast list, the two New York cast members and when the show premieres.
2 New Yorkers join 'Survivor' 51 cast
New York is making its presence known on the upcoming Season 51 of 'Survivor.'
The CBS show announced its cast list this week, which includes two contestants from the Empire State:
- Mike Pinsky, New York City: 32-year-old Yankees assistant director of baseball operations
- Ori Jean-Charles, Spring Valley, NY: 27-year-old model and fitness coach
Will one of New Yorks own become the winner of 'Survivor 51' and take home the $1 million cash prize?
Meet the 'Survivor 51' cast
Aaliyah Puglia
- Age: 25
- Hometown: Gloucester City, New Jersey
- Current Residence: Rhode Island
- Occupation: Chef
Alexis Levine
- Age: 34
- Hometown: Atlanta
- Current Residence: Atlanta
- Occupation: Criminal defense attorney
An 'Thien An' Nguyen
- Age: 24
- Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
- Current Residence: Fort Worth, Texas
- Occupation: Medical student
Ana Sani
- Age: 34
- Hometown: Ontario, Canada
- Current Residence: Toronto, Canada
- Occupation: Voice actor
Brady Booker
- Age: 27
- Hometown: LaSalle, Illinois
- Current Residence: LaSalle, Illinois
- Occupation: Pro wrestler for All-Elite Wrestling
Carter Krull
- Age: 24
- Hometown: Rock Rapids, Iowa
- Current Residence: Rock Rapids, Iowa
- Occupation: Farmer, snowcone truck owner, moving company owner, photographer and videographer
Cristian Chavez
- Age: 25
- Hometown: Salt Lake City
- Current Residence: Salt Lake City
- Occupation: Human resources
Danny 'Kilby' Kilby
- Age: 30
- Hometown: Ontario, Canada
- Current Residence: Ontario, Canada
- Occupation: Game designer
Devin Way
- Age: 33
- Hometown: Lufkin, Texas
- Current Residence: Lufkin, Texas
- Occupation: Actor
Eric Macksoud
- Age: 34
- Hometown: Lincoln, Rhode Island
- Current Residence: Lincoln, Rhode Island
- Occupation: Licensed clinician
Angelica 'Jelly' Loblack
- Age: 29
- Hometown: Garland, Texas
- Current Residence: Bloomington, Indiana
- Occupation: Sociology professor
Jenna Doore
- Age: 30
- Hometown: Toledo, Ohio
- Current Residence: Toledo, Ohio
- Occupation: Wedding photographer
Kristin Flickinger
- Age: 49
- Hometown: Idaho
- Current Residence: Santa Barbara, California
- Occupation: Crisis consultant
Lewis Kelly
- Age: 28
- Hometown: Ireland
- Current Residence: Puerto Rico
- Occupation: Farmer
Linnea Capobianco
- Age: 25
- Hometown: Kearny, New Jersey
- Current Residence: Jersey City. New Jersey
- Occupation: Lingerie and adult toy business owner
Maggie Nestor
- Age: 40
- Hometown: Middleway, West Virginia
- Current Residence: Charlestown, West Virginia
- Occupation: Farmer, homeschool teacher
Mike Pinsky
- Age: 32
- Hometown: New York City
- Current Residence: New York City
- Occupation: Assistant director of baseball operations
Ori Jean-Charles
- Age: 27
- Hometown: Spring Valley, New York
- Current Residence: Spring Valley, New York
- Occupation: Model and fitness coach
Patt Cannaday
- Age: 33
- Hometown: Tampa, Florida
- Current Residence: Washington, DC
- Occupation: Federal prosecutor
Rob Antonson
- Age: 40
- Hometown: Johnston, Rhode Island
- Current Residence: Cumberland, Rhode Island
- Occupation: Airline gate agent
Sharonda Cox
- Age: 34
- Hometown: Pompano Beach, Florida
- Current Residence: Richmond, Kentucky
- Occupation: OB/GYN resident
When does 'Survivor 51' premiere?
'Survivor 51' will have its two hour premiere on CBS on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch 'Survivor 51'
'Survivor 51' will air live on CBS and Paramount+ for premium subsribers at 8 p.m. ET. Episodes will stream the next day on Paramount+.
'Survivor 51' episode schedule
'Survivor 51' will air on CBS and Paramount+ on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
The two hour premiere episode will air on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
CONTRIBUTING: USA TODAY
— Madison Scott is a New York Connect reporter, covering entertainment, breaking and consumer news, and trending topics with a focus on stories that matter to readers across New York State. She also has an interest in how the system helps or doesn't help families with.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: 'Survivor 51' cast: Meet the 2 New Yorkers competing this season
