The highly anticipated premier of “Survivor 49” is just a few short weeks away! While a brand new batch of 18 castaways prepare to outwit, outplay and outlast for the chance to win the title of “Sole Survivor” and a $1 million grand prize, another group of content creator players are preparing to embark on their own island journey on the cast of “Survivor: Influencer Island.”
Coming to the “Survivor” YouTube channel on Thursday, September 18, the miniseries will see eight influencers, including content creators, reality stars and “Survivor” superfans as they participate in a 48-hour version of the game.
What is ‘Survivor: Influencer Island’?
In an email promoting “Survivor: Influencer Island” CBS wrote: “What do a winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ a MrBeast castmate, a Barstool employee, and a Forbes-featured beauty guru have in common? Yes, they obviously have millions of followers…but did you know they are ‘Survivor’ superfans??”
“Eight content creators packed their buffs and headed to Fiji for a whirlwind 48-hour adventure in true ‘Survivor’ fashion,” the network continued. “Putting their survival skills to the test, these influencers became a tribe, made fire, battled for immunity and even weathered a wild island storm.”
The single-episode event was filmed in Fiji – at the same time as “Survivor 49” – in April 2025.
Meet the Cast of ‘Survivor: Influencer Island’
Monet X Change – Winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
Also known as Kevin Bertin, Monet X Change made her TV debut on the cast of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 10 in 2018. While the drag artist failed to snatch the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” on her original season she later returned to become part of the series’ first-ever double-crowning on “All Stars 4.” In 2022 Monet returned to the series yet again to compete in an all-winners season, where she placed second.
A vocal “Survivor” superfan, Monet has similarly served as the host of several YouTube talkshows, including her self-titled “X Change Rate” and “Monet Talks” as well as the official “Drag Race” recap series “The Pit Stop.” After appearing on the “Survivor: Influencer Island” special, X Change will return to the reality TV sphere on the cast of NBC’s “The Traitors” Season 4 in 2026.
Karl Jacobs – MrBest Cast Member
Formerly known as GamerBoyKarl, Karl Jacobs is most remembered for his continued role as a member of MrBeast’s on-screen cast. When he’s not starring in videos for the channel’s 432 million subscribers, Jacobs similarly works as a writer, penning the “Tales from the SMP” comic anthology series for Dark Horse Comics.
Hannah Kosh – Podcast Host
With more than 1.2 million followers on TikTok, Hannah Kosh is known for her online content, primiarily focused on covering news and commentary surrounding other internet personalities like Charlie D’Amelio and Chase Hudson.
Kosh also serves as the host of SiriusXM radio’s “Unwell” and “The Daily Dirty” podcasts.
Phaith Montoya – Fashion Activist
A plus-size fashion advocate, Phaith Montoya currently delivers fashion, beauty, and lip-sync content to her 3 million TikTok followers. She similarly serves as a brand ambassador for the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI).
Tom Scibelli – Barstool Sports Personality
Also known as Tommy Smokes, Tom Scibelli rose to prominence as a comedic content creator for Barstool Sports. In his written and recorded content for the publication, Scibelli has been known for covering “Survivor” news, including correctly predicting the winner of Season 48 earlier this year.
Scibelli’s love for reality competition series has been evidenced by his success in Barstool-hosted contests like “Surviving Barstool,” “Barstool’s Most Dangerous Gameshow” and “The Dozen Trivia Tournament.” The 29-year-old similalry hosts his own “Survivor”-themed podcast series titled “Snuffing Torches” where he offers in-depth breakdowns of each and every episode of the series.
Davis Burleson – TikTok Personality & Radio Host
Host of the popular Man on the Street interview series “What’s Poppin’? With Davis!” 23-year-old Davis Burleson rose to prominence with his comedic pop culture commentary on TikTok. His success on the platform later resulted in the creator landing a post on SiriusXM’s TikTok Radio where he’s since interviewed celebrities like Dua Lipa, Niall Horan and Olivia Rodrigo among others.
Burleson has since appeared as a reporter at major pop culture awards ceremonies including the 64th Annual Grammy Awards and the 2025 MTV VMAs.
Alyssa Amoroso – Publicist, Digital Creator & Entrepreneur
Formerly known as Publyssity, Alyssa Amoroso has worked as a publicist, a content creator, the host of her own podcast, “Tea with Publyssity,” and founder of her own tea company, Roso, before joining the cast of “Survivor: Influencer Island.”
Sean Klitzner – TV Producer
The oldest content creator joining the cast of “Survivor: Influencer Island” comes in the form of 42-year-old Sean Klitzner. Known for his work on series like “Debate Your Fate” and “Disney Quizney,” Klitzner now serves as the head producer for MrBeast’s various projects, including the YouTuber’s eponymous TV series as well as Prime Video’s “Beast Games” reality competition show.
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