Jeff Probst reveals Survivor 49’s eccentric castaways battling Fiji’s sweltering heat this fall on CBS.

Fresh Faces, Fierce Heat

One season wraps up, another begins. That’s how Survivor keeps us hooked! As Survivor 48’s emotional finale faded to black, Jeff Probst gave fans a juicy preview of what’s coming next.

The upcoming season promises a cast of lovable oddballs battling not just each other, but Fiji’s brutal summer temps.

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“Every season has its own flavor,” Probst told Entertainment Weekly while on location.

“Survivor 49 brings together some truly unique personalities who’ll face a Fijian summer so hot you can practically feel the jungle breathing down your neck.”

Having visited the set myself, I can confirm – these players aren’t your typical castaways!

Mermaids and Legends

The teaser introduces us to quite the colorful bunch! One woman plans to play “like a mermaid” and lure competitors with sweet talk.

Another contestant proudly declares butt-kissing as their favorite hobby.

A fellow journalist laments our “freaking cutthroat” profession. And someone’s parents actually laughed when they applied for the show!

The Man, The Myth, The Rizgod

But stealing the spotlight? A contestant who introduces himself with: “My name is Rizzo, but I go by the man, the myth, the legend R-I-Z-G-O-D.

Riz God, baby!” This wasn’t just for cameras – he used this exact introduction during pre-game interviews too. Talk about making an entrance that sticks in your mind!

Surviving Fiji’s Furnace

Unlike previous odd-numbered seasons where rain dominates, these players face scorching heat instead.

The conditions are so intense that one contestant compared it to a horror movie.

Will our mermaid melt? Can Rizgod’s legend survive the heat? We’ll have to wait until fall to see who thrives and who wilts under pressure.