The Survivor 51 cast brings together 21 contestants from a wide mix of professional backgrounds, now competing in the newly launched Open Era. With chef Aaliyah Puglia voted out first, here is the full roster of the 20 remaining castaways by age and occupation.
The 20 Remaining Castaways
| Castaway | Age | Occupation |
|---|---|
Alexis Levine | 34 | Criminal Defense Attorney |
Ana Sani | 34 | Voice Actress |
An "Thien An" Nguyen | 24 | Medical Student |
Angelica "Jelly" Loblack | 29 | Sociology Professor |
Brady Booker | 27 | Pro Wrestler |
Carter Krull | 24 | Livestock Farmer |
Cristian Chavez | 26 | Head of HR |
Danny "Kilby" Kilby | 30 | Game Designer |
Devin Way | 33 | Actor |
Eric Macksoud | 34 | Mental Health Counselor |
Jenna Doore | 30 | Wedding Photographer |
Kristin Flickinger | 49 | Crisis Management |
Lewis Kelly | 28 | Farmer |
Linnea Capobianco | 25 | Entrepreneur |
Maggie Nestor | 40 | Farmer |
Mike Pinsky | 32 | Baseball Executive |
Ori Jean-Charles | 27 | Personal Trainer |
Patt Cannaday | 33 | Federal Prosecutor |
Rob Antonson | 40 | Airline Gate Agent |
Sharonda Cox | 34 | Resident OBGYN |
Notable Backgrounds and Early Standouts
The cast includes two legal professionals in criminal defense attorney Alexis Levine and federal prosecutor Patt Cannaday, a pairing that could produce fascinating strategic clashes if they align or collide. Rob Antonson already made an early splash by finding the season's first Hidden Immunity Idol, and Lewis Kelly spent the premiere on Exile Island after volunteering to leave camp.
The roster skews toward a wide age range, from 24-year-old medical student An Nguyen to 49-year-old crisis management expert Kristin Flickinger, giving the Open Era season a diverse mix of physical competitors and social strategists heading into the second episode.
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