Survivor: Tocantins will premier on Thursday, Feb. 12!
January 14th, 2009 | by cwalton |
Survivor: Tocantins - The Brazilian Highlands -- (Back Row-On Truck) Erinn Lobdell, Benjamin "Coach" Wade, Sierra Reed, Jerry Sims, Candace Smith, Tyson Apostol, Debra Beebee and Brendan Synnott comprise the "Timbira" tribe while (Front Row-In Front Of Truck) James "JT" Thomas Jr., Joe Dowdle, Carolina Eastwood, Spencer Duhm, Sydney Eastwood, Stephen Fishbach, Tamara "Taj" Johnson-George and Sandy Burgin comprise the "Jalapao" tribe, which together feature the sixteen contestants set to compete in Survivor: Tocantins - The Brazilian Highlands, when the eighteenth installment of the Emmy Award-winning reality series premieres Thursday, February 12(8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2008 CBS BROADCASTING INC. All Rights Reserved.
18th Installment of the Hit Television Series Premieres in High-Definition on Thursday, Feb. 12
CBS today announced the 16 castaways who will compete on SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS — THE BRAZILIAN HIGHLANDS, when the 18th installment of the Emmy Award-winning series premieres Thursday, Feb. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS will prove to be one of the most rugged locations ever visited and the only relief from these harsh conditions will be a river oasis known as the Rio Novo. Left stranded in the majestic interior of Brazil for 39 days, these castaways will battle scorching temperatures, torrential downpours, and dangerous wildlife all in an effort to outwit, outplay, and outlast one another in order to win the title of Sole Survivor.
This season, the castaways will be divided into two separate tribes from the very beginning and these diverse individuals must immediately begin their game based solely on their first impressions of each other. In advance of any formal introduction and before the castaways speak their first words to each other, one person from each tribe will be chosen to remain behind and will not continue with their group on the journey that lies ahead. Will this mean the end for these two individuals or will they get a second chance to make a first impression?
Castaways competing on SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS – THE BRAZILIAN HIGHLANDS (in alphabetical order separated by tribes) are:
| JALAPAO TRIBE | TIMBIRA TRIBE |
|---|---|
| SANDY BURGIN | TYSON APOSTOL |
| Age: 53 | Age: 29 |
| Hometown: Louisville, Ky. | Hometown: Lindon, Utah |
| Occupation: Bus Driver | Occupation: Professional Cyclist |
| JOE DOWDLE | DEBRA “Debbie” BEEBE |
| Age: 26 | Age: 46 |
| Hometown: Austin, Texas | Hometown: Auburn, Ala. |
| Occupation: Real Estate Sales | Occupation: School Principal |
| SPENCER DUHM | ERINN LOBDELL |
| Age: 19 | Age: 26 |
| Hometown: Lakeland, Fla. | Hometown: Waukesha, Wis. |
| Occupation: Student | Occupation: Hairstylist |
| CAROLINA EASTWOOD | SIERRA REED |
| Age: 26 | Age: 23 |
| Hometown: West Hollywood, Calif. | Hometown: Los Angeles |
| Occupation: Bartender | Occupation: Model |
| STEPHEN FISHBACH | JERRY SIMS |
| Age: 29 | Age: 49 |
| Hometown: New York | Hometown: Rock Hill, S.C. |
| Occupation: Corporate Consultant | Occupation: Sgt. – U.S. Army |
| TAJ JOHNSON-GEORGE | CANDACE SMITH |
| Age: 37 | Age: 31 |
| Hometown: Nashville, Tenn. | Hometown: Dayton, Ohio |
| Occupation: Former Pop Star | Occupation: Attorney |
| JAMES “JT” THOMAS JR. | BRENDAN SYNNOTT |
| Age: 24 | Age: 30 |
| Hometown: Samson, Ala. | Hometown: New York |
| Occupation: Cattle Rancher | Occupation: Entrepreneur |
| SYDNEY WHEELER | BENJAMIN “Coach” WADE |
| Age: 24 | Age: 37 |
| Hometown: Raleigh, N.C. | Hometown: Bolivar, Mo. |
| Occupation: Model | Occupation: Soccer Coach |
SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS – THE BRAZILIAN HIGHLANDS is hosted by Emmy Award-winning host Jeff Probst and produced by SEG, Inc. Mark Burnett is executive producer and David Burris and Leisa Francis are co-executive producers.
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14 Responses to “Survivor: Tocantins will premier on Thursday, Feb. 12!”
By vit on Jan 14, 2009 | Reply
I think i prefer the Timbira tribe
By Jordan on Jan 15, 2009 | Reply
GO SPENCER! You Rock!!
By bill hunsucker on Jan 17, 2009 | Reply
Sydney Wheeler will be a winner!
She is a Tarheel and the tar will stick to her heels, she will bow her neck & do whatever it takes to win! This is her grand dad and we are really pulling for her!
By Pamm Broome (Aunt Pamm) on Jan 19, 2009 | Reply
I am Sydney’s aunt and will be pulling for her. She is a great girl and will get he job done!!
By Alain Blouin on Jan 21, 2009 | Reply
Can’t wait for the next great episode! Curiouse to see how many have learn how to use the magnesium bar. Shave it and then strike the flint!
By Krystal on Jan 22, 2009 | Reply
Go survivor! I hope I get to go on survivor someday! My coworkers want to see a couples survivor!…What drama huh!……Anyways….Go Stephen!
By HDBABE on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I am excited about another new survivor night! I applied once to be on here but I guess I might be too old. But I have watched this show enough to know I could beat the pants off some of these whimps and NOT CRY ABOUT NOTHING! I have had a real tough reality life. And nothing they do no that show to me is hard except maybe live with a bunch of babies who whine. I am a 60 year old ex athlete Biker Chick! Grrrrrrrrr.
By DAVID EAVES on Feb 3, 2009 | Reply
JEFF,
I HAVE WATCHED EVERY SURVIVOR SHOW. I THINK THIS IS FOR THE BEST FOR ALL TO WATCH. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A SHOW WERE NO ONE COULD COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER BEFORE THEY GO TO TRIVAL COUNCIL.I THINK EVERYONE WOULD BE IN TOTAL SHOCKED WHEN THE PERSON IS VOTED OFF. LOVE YOUR SHOW KEEP UP THE WORK.
By Michelle on Feb 5, 2009 | Reply
Hi ,Jeff ,
I am a Chinese girl ,i love to watch survivor .That is really a wonderful game !!!!!!I even hope i can become to USA ,and join the game ,will continue support!!
By elizabeth on Feb 8, 2009 | Reply
hi jeff, in the 18 seasons of survivor we have not missed an episode, as a matter of fact we have made is family night and take bets on who the winner will be, literally, we throw 2 dollars in a jar each every week and pick names, the winner comes away with a nice chunk of change, mind you my husband won the last 3.wish that you would let canadians on because my husband would be great for the show. keep up the great work
By edwin main on Feb 9, 2009 | Reply
Jeff , I’ve watched suvivor every since your first show. My wife & Ireally enjoy watching it very much , But I have 1 question . Why is it that the Suvivor shows are always filmed in tropical areas ? Why not in a place such as Alaska , or some place like that ? Now that would really be a true Suvivor series. What do you think about it ? Thank you a true suvivor fan Edwin Main
By Joanie on Feb 10, 2009 | Reply
Hi Jeff - can’t wait for the new season to start. It’s family fun night at my house. My brother and I want to see a FAMILY Survivor season. We (my brother & I) have 6 other siblings ranging from 50 to 40 and we’d be game for a family to family fight to the end. If we don’t win on strength, we could certainly win on wit, cunning and sibling rivalry….we would be hilarious ! Think it over and have your people contact my people ! Go Jeff !
By pmack on Feb 11, 2009 | Reply
Jeff (you’re awesome!)
Have been a loyal (senior) fan since day one! Would love to me a “survivor” candidate as I have no doubt that I could kick “butt” with no whining involved. Where’s the common sense and work ethic of some of these younger people? My husband says that I’d be the first to be booted off but he’s wrong! Looking forward to watching many more years of Survivor!
Did I mention that I think you’re awesome?
By Jen on Feb 11, 2009 | Reply
GO COACH WADE!!! Make us proud, brother. You’ve got all of Simpson U. cheering for you. Take it all the way this season.
- Jen -
SU Alumni