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January 10, 2011 11:00:17 by Paula_Kosowski
CBS reveals names of Survivor: Redemption Island new contestants today. Read more for their backgrounds and Survivor’s new twists…
CBS announced 16 of the 18 new contestants for the 22nd season of Survivor. The other two remain a mystery for good reason: they’re both former contestants coming back for a second chance and redemption.
The show’s new twist is, you guessed it, an opportunity for redemption. Eliminated castaways will be able to come back and compete for the million dollar prize. They’ll still be sent packing when voted off at the Tribal Council, but instead of going home contestants will be exiled to “Redemption Island.” Once another contestant gets on the island, the two will have to duel for their right to stay on the show. The winner will return for another fighting chance to become the “Sole Survivor,” while the loser will be sent home.
Survivor:Redemption Island castaways will begin the contest in Nicaragua where they’ll be divided into two nine-person Tribes. the Ometepe Tribe and the Zapatera Tribe, and get ready for a test of their survival skills.
Here’s a list of Survivor’s new castaways, where they hail from and their varied backgrounds:
OMETEPE:
Andrea Boehlke
Age: 21
Current Residence: Random Lake, Wis.
Occupation: Former Marine
Matt Elrod
Age: 22
Current Residence: Nashville, Tenn.
Occupation: Pre-Med Student
Francesca Hogi
Age: 36
Current Residence: Washington D.C.
Occupation: Attorney
Kristina Kell
Age: 46
Current Residence: Malibu, Calif.
Occupation: Law Student
Grant Mattos
Age: 29
Current Residence: West Hollywood, Calif.
Occupation: Yoga Instructor
Phillip Sheppard
Age: 52
Current Residence: Santa Monica, Calif.
Occupation: Technology Executive
Natalie Tenerelli
Age: 19
Current Residence: Acton, Calif.
Occupation: Professional Dancer
Ashley Underwood
Age: 25
Current Residence: Benton, Maine
Occupation: Nurse
Former Castaway (TBA)
Age: ??
Current Residence: ??
Occupation: ??
ZAPATERA:
Mike Chiesl
Age: 31
Current Residence: Del Mar, Calif. Occupation: Student
Occupation: Student
Ralph Kiser
Age: 44
Current Residence: Lebanon, Va.
Occupation: Farmer
Krista Klumpp
Age: 25
Current Residence: Columbia, S.C.
Occupation: Pharmaceutical Rep.
David Murphy
Age: 31
Current Residence: West Hollywood, Calif.
Occupation: Defense Attorney
Stephanie Valencia
Age: 25
Current Residence: Long Beach, Calif.
Occupation: Waitress
Sarita White
Age: 36
Current Residence: Santa Monica, Calif.
Occupation: Visual Effects Producer
Julie Wolfe
Age: 50
Current Residence: Oceanside, Calif.
Occupation: Firefighter
Steve Wright
Age: 51
Current Residence: Huntington Beach, Calif.
Occupation: Former NFL Player
Former Castaway (TBA)
Age: ??
Current Residence: ??
Occupation: ??
Check back with us later this week to see who the mystery contestants are. Survivor returns Wednesday, Feb 16. at 8/9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
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Photo credit: CBS
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