CBSIt's time to go back to tribal council.
When Survivor returns for its landmark 35th season (!!) this fall, the CBS reality series will once again be casting away 18 strangers on the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji, but this time around, they'll be split up into tribe based not on their status or their age, but on how they're perceived by others. For this edition, the show is taking on the theme of "Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers." How does one earn their place in one tribe above either of the others? Allow CBS to explain: "Heroes are used to being heralded for their achievements, healers receive gratitude for their work and hustlers must earn respect from others."
Of course, while the theme may be new, the objective, as ever, remains the same: Outwit, outplay and outlast everyone else to hear host Jeff Probst announce your name as Sole Survivor and earn that million dollar check.
Before we go back to the island, let's meet the castaways!
"Levu"—The Heroes Tribe
Heroes are used to being heralded for their achievements.
Ben Driebergen, 34
Hometown: Boise, Id.
Profession: Marine
Alan Ball, 31
Hometown: Houston, TX via Detriot, Mich.
Profession: NFL Player
John "JP" Hilsabeck, 28
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Profession: Firefighter
Chrissy Hofbeck, 46
Hometown: Glen Gardner, N.J.
Profession: Financial Analyst
Ashley Nolan, 26
Hometown: Satellite Beach, Fla.
Profession: Lifeguard
Katrina Radke, 46
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minn.
Profession: Olympian
"Soko"—The Healers Tribe
Healers receive gratitude for their work.
Jessica Johnston, 29
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Profession: Nurse Practitioner
Roark Luskin, 27
Hometown: Palo Alto, Calif.
Profession: Social Worker
Cole Medders, 24
Hometown: Little Rock, Ark.
Profession: Wilderness Therapy Guide
Joe Mena, 34
Hometown: Tolland, Conn. via Bronx, N.Y.
Profession: Probation Officer
Desiree "Desi" Williams, 27
Hometown: Peachtree City, Ga.
Profession: Physical Therapist
Mike Zahalsky, 43
Hometown: Parkland, Fla.
Profession: Urologist
"Yawa"—The Hustlers Tribe
Hustlers must earn respect from others.
Patrick Bolton, 24
Hometown: Lanett, Ala.
Profession: Small Business Owner
Alexandrea "Ali" Elliott, 24
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Profession: Celebrity Assistant
Simone Nguyen, 25
Hometown: Worcester, Mass.
Profession: Diversity Advocate
Devon Pinto, 23
Hometown: Carlsbad, Calif.
Profession: Surf Instructor
Lauren Rimmer, 35
Hometown: Beaufort, N.C.
Profession: Fisherman
Ryan Ulrich, 23
Hometown: North Arlington, N.J.
Profession: Bellhop
Which tribe do you think has what it takes to dominate above the others? Sound off in the comments below!
Survivor returns for season 35 on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. on CBS.