is getting ready to set sail — and then strand a whole new group of castaways for the show's 42nd season.On Wednesday, CBS revealed the 18 new castaways that will compete on the next edition of the Emmy Award-winning series, and the network promises this will be the «one of the most intense versions» of the show yet.The hotly anticipated season will feature «game-changing twists, and a relentless pace,» according to the press release, which will «push these castaways to their limits.»«These determined players will be divided into three tribes of six and face a faster, more extreme season from the moment they step foot on the beach,» the network teased. «The unpredictable situations will test even the strongest competitor, as food is scarce, rewards and supplies are minimal, and the mental and physical challenges force players to make impossible decisions and adjust their strategies, while still navigating the complex social game.»Here's a look at the 18 new castaways who will be competing for the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million grand prize!Chanelle Howell 29 Hamden, Conn.
New York, N.Y. Executive recruiter Daniel Strunk 30 Cincinnati, Ohio New Haven, Conn. Law clerk Drea Wheeler 35 San Antonio, Texas Montreal, Quebec Fitness consultantHai Giang 29 Atlanta, Ga. / Gia Rai, Bac Lieu, Vietnam New Orleans, La.
Data scientist Jackson Fox 48 Pasadena, Texas Houston, Texas Healthcare worker Jenny Kim 43 Brooklyn, N.Y. Brooklyn, N.Y. Creative directorJonathan Young 29 Gadsden, Ala.
Gulfshores, Ala. Beach service co. ownerLindsay Dolashewich 31 Morganville, N.J. Asbury Park, N.J. Dietitian Lydia Meredith 22 Fredericksburg, Va.
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