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Meet The Cast: It's Millennials Vs Gen. X In Latest 'Survivor'

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) —  In the past, "Survivor" has pitted brother against brother, mother against daughter, brains vs. brawn vs. beauty.

Get ready for the latest twist. Season 33  will pit Millennials vs. Gen. X-ers.

Video: Meet The Cast

CBS on Wednesday announced the new cast of 20 who will vie for the top prize of $1 million.

The popular reality show strands castaways in a remote or deserted location with few of the comforts of home (like shelter, clothes or food) for a challenging 39 days. This season filmed on the volcanic Mamanuca Islands near Fiji.

"Survivor" returns Sept. 21 with a special 90-minute episode.

The Millennial tribe (AKA Vanna) includes a barista from West Hollywood, a ski instructor and a high school student (the youngest-ever contestant), among others. The total team is listed as follows:

Michaela Bradshaw,  25, Fort Worth, Texas,  Vacation Club Sales

Michelle Schubert, 28, Yakima, Wash. Missionary Recruiter

Jessica "Figgy" Figueroa, 23, Nashville, Tenn. Bartender

Adam Klein,  25, San Francisco, Homeless Shelter Manager

Hannah Shapiro, 24, West Hollywood,  Barista

Zeke Smith, 28, Brooklyn, N.Y., Asset Manager

Justin "Jay" Starrett, 27 Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Real Estate Agent

Taylor Stocker, 24, Post Falls, Idaho. Ski Instructor

Mari Takahashi, 31, Los Angeles,  Professional Gamer

Will Wahl, 18, Long Valley, N.J. High School Student

The Gen. X group (AKA Takali) features a youth pastor, trial lawyer, TV writer from Sherman Oaks and  dietician from Diamond Bar. The total team is listed as follows:

Rachel Ako, 37, Los Angeles, Recruiting Director

Sunday Burquest,  45,  Ostego, Minn. Youth Pastor

Chris Hammons, 38, Moore, Okla.,Trial Lawyer

Lucy Huang, 42, Diamond Bar, Dietitian

Bret LaBelle, 42, Dedham, Mass., Police Sergeant

Jessica Lewis, 37, Voorheesville, N.Y., Asst. District Attorney

Ken McNickle, 33, Denver, Colo., Model

Ciandre "CeCe" Taylor, 39, Granada Hills, Insurance Adjuster

Paul Wachter, 52, Sugarloaf Key, Fla. ,Boat Mechanic

David Wright, 42, Sherman Oaks, Television Writer

For more on the latest "Survivor"-related news and information, go to their official Facebook and Twitter pages.

 

 

 

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