CBS announced today the 18 castaways who will compete against each other on "Survivor: One World" when the Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 24th season, Wednesday, Feb. 15 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. 

"Survivor: One World" pushes the game to its limits, forcing the two competing tribes to share one beach. The castaways must fight the elements, adapt to their new surroundings and vie against each other to stay in the game or be voted out by their peers, all while living together on the same beach. Tribes, separated by men versus women, will have to decide whether to share their resources with each other or leave the opposing tribe to fend for themselves. This ultimate social game becomes even more difficult to navigate because alliances could be formed between members of different tribes much earlier, adding yet another layer of intrigue to this competitive game.



The 18 castaways will be divided into two Tribes of nine: the Salani Tribe and the Manono Tribe, named after islands in Samoa. Divided by men versus women, the tribes are comprised of individuals from all different backgrounds with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor.

"Survivor: One World" contestants:

SALANI TRIBE

Nina Acosta 
Age: 51  
Current Residence: Clovis, Calif.  
Occupation: Retired LAPD Officer  

Christina Cha     
Age: 29  
Current Residence: West Hollywood, Calif.  
Occupation: Career Consultant  

Monica Culpepper     
Age: 41  
Current Residence: Tampa, Fla.  
Occupation: Ex-NFL Player's Wife  

Kat Edorsson     
Age: 22  
Current Residence: Orlando, Fla.  
Occupation: Timeshare Rep  

Chelsea Meissner     
Age: 26  
Current Residence: Charleston, S.C.  
Occupation: Medical Sales  

Kourtney Moon     
Age: 29  
Current Residence: Austin, Texas  
Occupation: Motorcycle Repair  

Alicia Rosa     
Age: 25  
Current Residence: Chicago, Ill.  
Occupation: Special Ed Teacher  

Kim Spradlin     
Age: 29  
Current Residence: San Antonio, Texas  
Occupation: Bridal Shop Owner  

Sabrina Thompson     
Age: 33  
Current Residence: Brooklyn, N.Y.  
Occupation: High School Teacher  


MANONO TRIBE

Jay Byars
Age: 25
Current Residence: Gaffney, S.C.
Occupation: Model

Colton Cumbie  
Age: 21
Current Residence: Monroeville, Ala.
Occupation: College Student

Michael Jefferson  
Age: 30
Current Residence: Seattle, Wash.
Occupation: Banker

Leif Manson
Age: 27
Current Residence: San Diego, Calif.
Occupation: Phlebotomist

Jonas Otsuji
Age: 37
Current Residence: Lehi, Utah
Occupation: Sushi Chef

Bill Posley
Age: 28
Current Residence: Venice, Calif.
Occupation: Stand-Up Comedian

Matt Quinlan
Age: 33
Current Residence: San Francisco, Calif.
Occupation: Attorney

Troy Robertson
Age: 50
Current Residence: Miami, Fla.
Occupation: Swimsuit Photographer

Greg Smith
Age: 64
Current Residence: Houston, Texas
Occupation: Plastic Surgeon


"Survivor: One World" is hosted by Emmy Award-winning host Jeff Probst and produced by SEG, Inc. Mark Burnett, Jeff Probst and David Burris are executive producers and Leisa Francis is co-executive producer.