Over the last 25 years, “Survivor” has introduced plenty of heartthrobs and femme fatales to American reality TV lovers. Whether fans were crushing on a 26-year-old Boston Rob Mariano during 2004’s “Survivor: Marquesas,” or falling for the “Black Widow” Parvati Shallow’s flirtatious wiles on “Survivor: Fans vs. Favorites,” fans have always been vocal about which castaways get their hearts racing.
Now, even the cast of the show’s currently-airing Season 49 have aired out their hidden “Survivor” crushes in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
Here’s a closer look at who each member of the “Survivor 49” cast said they wished they could’ve paired up with to stage a “showmance” for the ages.
Nicole Mazullo
As a self-proclaimed “Survivor” superfan, Nicole Mazullo – who became the first player voted out of Season 49 – has made watching the series a Wednesday night ritual for herself and her girlfriend, Adelaide.
CBS/GettyThat being said, if Nicole had the choice to couple up with any former “Survivor” player, she told EW that her choice would be legendary five-time player and recent two-time winner Parvati Shallow, who she referred to as the “ultimate triple threat.”
Annie Davis
Despite being happily married to her husband Jonathan, alt-rock singer and second boot of Season 49 Kimberly “Annie” Davis revealed her “Survivor” crush as soon-to-be four-time player Colby Donaldson, who made his debut on the cast of “Survivor: The Australian Outback” all the way back in 2001.
CBS/GettyWhile Colby is also happily married to his wife Britt Bailey, Annie will be happy to see the Texan heartthrob return to CBS screens for “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans” next year.
Jake Latimer
After being medically evacuated from “Survivor 49,” castaway Jake Latimer returned to his native Canada to celebrate the birth of his first son with his wife. Despite being happily married, however, Jake revealed his “Survivor” crush as Season 2 alum Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
CBS/GettyLatimer told EW that, despite being only 10 years old when Elizabeth made her “Survivor: The Australian Outback” debut, he “was still in love with her.” Known by her maiden name Filarski when she appeared on the season, the former castaway has since tied the knot with retired NFL star Tim Hasselbeck and established herself as a successful talk show host.
Jeremiah Ing
Despite being unable to outlast the competition on Season 49, castaway Jeremiah Ing is one of the season’s few contestants still looking for love.
CBS/GettyHaving previously admitted that he loves an underdog, Jeremiah added that he similarly loves a nerd, telling EW that his biggest “Survivor” crush is Season 44 finalist Carson Garrett.
Matt Williams
As the oldest castaway on “Survivor 49,” it’s no surprise that Matt Williams has been happily married to his wife Krissy, who he calls his “life coach and best friend,” for years.
CBS/GettyWhile Matt was certainly not looking for a “showmance” on the beaches of Fiji, he did reveal Kenzie Petty – the Sole Survivor of Season 46 – as his all-time biggest “Survivor” crush.
“I could never write her name down,” Williams told EW.
Jason Treul
Despite his self-proclaimed “little guy” energy, “Survivor 49” castout Jason Treul has been vocal about meeting his now-fiance at a Super Smash Bros. tournament prior to appearing on the season.
CBS/GettyWhen it comes to his secret “Survivor” crush, however, Jason selected “Survivor: China” finalist Courtney Yates as his dream “showmance” partner.
Shannon Fairweather
28-year-old wellness specialist Shannon Fairweather might sit down to watch “Survivor” with her boyfriend Daniel every Wednesday night, however, the Boston native told EW that her all-time biggest “Survivor” crush is the Black Widow herself, Parvati Shallow.
CBS/Getty“We [love] powerful women,” Fairweather told the publication.
Kristina Mills
While 36-year-old Kristina Mills is happily married to her college sweetheart, Richard, the Season 49 castaway told EW that she has already received her husband’s permission to “cuddle” with soon-to-be five-time player Ozzy Lusth.
CBS/GettyLusth himself is single, and potentially ready to mingle during his upcoming appearance on “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.”
Nate Moore
While the other Season 49 castaways might still be in the dark about Nate Moore’s dayjob as a film producer for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, they are aware of Nate’s commitment to his longtime wife and two daughters.
CBS/GettyThough Nate told EW that “being a father…and a good husband” is his biggest inspiration, the castaway did admit to having a bit of a “Survivor” crush on Sugar Kiper, specifically during her run on “Survivor: Gabon.”
Sophi Balerdi
27-year-old entrepeneur Sophi Balerdi is already putting together a guest list for her upcoming wedding to her fiance Gabriel, she did reveal her love for “nerdy” men by telling EW that her biggest “Survivor” crush is Christian Hubicki.
CBS/GettyWhile the mechanical engineer emerged as a fan favorite on “Survivor: David vs. Goliath,” Balerdi will be happy to hear that Hubicki is returning to the series next year for a second shot at the Sole Survivor title on “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.”
Alex Moore
As a political communications director on Capitol Hill, 27-year-old Alex Moore’s hectic life outside of “Survivor” has prevented the bachelor from finding love in D.C..
CBS/GettyWhile he previously admitted that he was worried about being manipulated by “cute girls” on Season 49, he’s now revealed that “Survivor: Kaoh Rong” alum Debbie Wanner is his biggest crush from the longrunning series.
“I don’t know [Debbie’s] job,” he told EW. “But I love [her] chaos.”
Sage Ahrens-Nichols
30-year-old Sage Ahrens-Nichols has spent much of her adult life serving in the military – and collecting blackheads in jars – potentially explaining why she’s reportedly still single. That being said, if Sage could couple up with one former “Survivor” player, she told EW it would be Season 47 alum Tiyana Hallums.
CBS/Getty“What a babe,” she told the publication.
Michelle ‘MC’ Chukwujekwu
29-year-old fitness trainer Michelle Chukwujekwu, better known to fans as simply “MC,” is a relatively new fan to the “Survivor” franchise. According to the castaway, she only started watching the Emmy-winning competition series during Season 47.
CBS/GettyAs a self-proclaimed defender of the “new era,” it’s not surprising that MC’s biggest “Survivor” crush is Season 45’s Kaleb Gebrewold – the first new era player to successfully play his Shot in the Dark to overturn a unanimous vote at Tribal Council.
MC is reportedly single, and encouraged Kaleb to “call [her]” after revealing her crush on the new era legend.
Sophie Segretti
While 31-year-old Sophie Segretti is reportedly living up the single life in New York City when not trying to outwit, outplay and outlast the competition on “Survivor,” the strategy associate did reveal that she has a major crush on “Survivor: Pearl Islands” alum Burton Roberts.
CBS/Getty“Rewatched [his] season too many times,” Segretti told EW.
Steven Ramm
While Steven Ramm, a 35-year-old NASA rocket scientist, has already blasted off on his own romantic journey with his girlfriend, he did reveal that he’s been harboring a hidden crush on “Survivor 47” alum Genevieve Mushaluk.
CBS/GettyThough Genevieve is also happily married, Steven will be excited to see that the beautiful strategist is set to return to the island for “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans” next year.
Rizo Velovic
Is “the man, the myth, the legend: Rizgod,” also known as Rizo Velovic, still single?
CBS/GettyBased on his social media presence, it appears that the 25-year-old has a girlfriend, however, when it comes to his biggest “Survivor” crush, Rizo told EW that title goes to “Survivor: Tocantins” champion JT Thomas.
“[JT is] the reason I started watching ‘Survivor,’” Velovic revealed.
Jawan Pitts
CBS/GettyWhile 28-year-old Jawan Pitts appears to be single, the Season 49 castaway will be sad to see that his secret “Survivor” crush – “Survivor: China” finalist Amanda Kimmel – is already happily married.
Savannah Louie
CBS/GettyFinally, 31-year-old former reporter Savannah Louie revealed that, despite being in a happy relationship with her boyfriend, Brandon, she’s been harboring a major crush on “Survivor 45” champion Dee Valladares since she took home the Sole Survivor title in 2023.
