Host and executive producer Jeff Probst announced Saturday that the CBS competition’s 50th season, slated to air in February 2026, will be guided partly by votes from viewers. The show is calling the theme “In the Hands of the Fans.”

But at an advance screening of the episode in New York City, host and showrunner Jeff Probst broke some big news about an eagerly anticipated future season that is sure to get fans excited — because they will get to make the call when it comes to several key elements in the game.

The winning groups will then get a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Fiji. They'll travel to the islands in style, in a Survivor 50 -branded jet in partnership with the airline. They'll stay for four nights at a luxurious oceanfront resort, where they'll get to experience the rich Fijian culture while also exploring local destinations.

Jeff Probst just announced breaking news about Survivor 50! During the Beach Drop and Survivor 48 premiere event in New York City, Jeff Probst revealed the theme for Survivor 50 and shared that there will be a fan vote component that shapes the game in key ways.