CBS Announces Next 20 Castaways for Fall: No One From Tampa

Posted Aug 9, 2010 by Walt Belcher

Updated Aug 9, 2010 at 09:14 AM

  This just in: CBS annouces next round of castaways.  Not one of them lives in the Tampa Bay area as far as we can tell. As the series celebates it’s 10t year, the castaways will be divided into old folks (over 40) vs. young folks (under 40).

  Twenty castaways will compete in a tribal battle of the ages on “SURVIVOR: NICARAGUA,” when the Emmy Award-winning series premieres on a new night, Wednesday, Sept. 15 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. 

The castaways will be marooned in a land of smoldering volcanoes, wildlife and impenetrable terrain.  They will be forced to work together to adapt to their new surroundings, yet compete against each other to the stay in the game or be voted out by their peers.  In the end, only one will remain to claim the million-dollar prize and title of Sole Survivor.

These 20 castaways will be divided into two Tribes of 10 comprised of older competitors and younger competitors.  The Espada Tribe, made up of individuals over the age of 40, must prove they have the life experience and knowledge that will ultimately help them Outwit and Outlast their younger competitors.  The La Flor Tribe, consisting of individuals ages 30 and younger, will have to use their youth and vitality to Outplay and ultimately Outlast their elders. 

Castaways competing on SURVIVOR: NICARAGUA (in alphabetical order):

ESPADA:                                            LA FLOR:

Jill Behm                                             Jud Birza

Age: 43                                                 Age: 21

Current Residence: Erie, Pa.                            Current Residence: Venice, Calif.

Occupation: ER Doctor                                 Occupation: Student

Jane Bright                                           Kelly Bruno

Age: 56                                                 Age: 26

Current Residence: Jackson Springs, N.C.              Current Residence: Durham, N.C.

Occupation: Dog Trainer                               Occupation: Medical Student

Tyrone Davis                                         Shannon Elkins

Age: 42                                                 Age: 30                                        

Current Residence: Inglewood, Calif.                  Current Residence: Lafayette, La.

Occupation: Fire Captain                               Occupation: Pest Control Co. Owner

Wendy DeSmidt-Kohloff                             Ben “Benry” Henry

Age: 48                                                 Age: 24

Current Residence: Fromberg, Mont.                  Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif. 

Occupation: Goat Rancher                             Occupation: Club Promoter

Holly Hoffman                                         Matthew “Sash” Lenahan

Age: 44                                                 Age: 30

Current Residence: Eureka, S.D.                        Current Residence: New York, N.Y.

Occupation: Swim Coach                               Occupation: Real Estate Broker

Jimmy Johnson                                       Brenda Lowe

Age: 67                                                 Age: 27

Current Residence: Islamorada, Fla.                    Current Residence: Miami, Fla.

Occupation: Sports Broadcaster                       Occupation: Paddleboard Co. Owner

Dan Lembo                                           NaOnka Mixon

Age: 63                                                 Age: 27

Current Residence: Watermill, N.Y.                    Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.

Occupation: Real Estate Executive                     Occupation: Physical Education Teacher

Marty Piombo                                         Chase Rice                                  

Age: 48                                                 Age: 24

Current Residence: Mill Valley, Calif.                  Current Residence: Fairview, N.C.

Occupation: Technology Executive                     Occupation: Pro Race Car Jackman

Yve Rojas                                             Kelly Shinn                  

Age: 41                                                 Age: 20

Current Residence: Kansas City, Mo.                  Current Residence: Mesa, Ariz.

Occupation: Homemaker                               Occupation: Nursing Student

James “Jimmy T” Tarantino                         Alina Wilson                  

Age: 48                                                 Age: 23

Current Residence: Gloucester, Mass.                  Current Residence: Downey, Calif.

Occupation: Fisherman                                 Occupation: Art Student