CBS today announced the 18 castaways who will compete on SURVIVOR: GABON — EARTH'S LAST EDEN, when the 17th installment of the Emmy Award-winning series premieres for the first time in high-definition Thursday, Sept. 25 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Marooned in the wilderness, 18 individuals will embark on an amazing African adventure, battling extreme conditions and interacting with wildlife such as elephants and gorillas, while attempting to forge alliances with strangers from diverse backgrounds. "In a strange coincidence to Earth's Last Eden - good vs. evil emerges as a major theme this season. I think the audience will quickly identify with one group or the other," host Jeff Probst teases. Will the group of deceitful castaways outlast those individuals who play from their heart or will the forces of evil prevail? Will temptations interfere with logical decision-making? More importantly, which side will come out on top?
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CBS today announced the 18 castaways who will compete on SURVIVOR: GABON — EARTH'S LAST EDEN, when the 17th installment of the Emmy Award-winning series premieres for the first time in high-definition Thursday, Sept. 25 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
ReplyDeleteMarooned in the wilderness, 18 individuals will embark on an amazing African adventure, battling extreme conditions and interacting with wildlife such as elephants and gorillas, while attempting to forge alliances with strangers from diverse backgrounds. "In a strange coincidence to Earth's Last Eden - good vs. evil emerges as a major theme this season. I think the audience will quickly identify with one group or the other," host Jeff Probst teases. Will the group of deceitful castaways outlast those individuals who play from their heart or will the forces of evil prevail? Will temptations interfere with logical decision-making? More importantly, which side will come out on top?
In a SURVIVOR first, the magnificent landscape, natural elements, and fascinating wildlife featured on Earth's Last Eden will be enjoyed by viewers in high-definition, enhancing the overall experience of the show. Probst claims, "Shooting in HD is like adding another character to the show. The detail is so sharp you can't help but feel as though you are experiencing the adventure yourself."
Castaways competing on SURVIVOR: GABON – EARTH'S LAST EDEN (in alphabetical order) are:
RANDY BAILEY
49
Eagle Rock, Mo.
Wedding Videographer
JACQUE BERG
25
Santa Barbara , Calif.
Medical Sales
DANNY "GC" BROWN
26
Portland , Ore.
Maintenance Man
MICHELLE CHASE
24
Los Angeles
Music Production Assistant
CRYSTAL COX
29
Durham , N.C.
Former Olympic Gold Medalist
ROBERT "Bob" CROWLEY
58
Portland , Maine
Physics Teacher
KELLY CZARNECKI
22
Buffalo Grove , Ill.
Retail Sales
ACE GORDON
27
Naples , Fla.
Jewelry Sales
CHARLIE HERSCHEL
29
New York
Lawyer
KEN HOANG
22
Westminster , Calif.
Professional Gamer
CORRINE KAPLAN
29
Los Angeles
Pharmaceutical Sales
DAN KAY
32
Boston
Lawyer
JESSICA "Sugar" KIPER
29
Brooklyn , N.Y.
Pin-up Model
GILLIAN LARSON
61
Temecula , Calif.
Retired Nurse
MARCUS LEHMAN
28
Atlanta
Doctor
SUSIE SMITH
47
Charles City , Iowa
Hairdresser
PALOMA SOTO-CASTILLO
24
Downey , Calif.
Student
MATTY WHITMORE
29
Pacific Palisades , Calif.
Personal Trainer