On Wednesday, March 9 at 8/7c with a typical two-hour premiere, Survivor Season 42 promises to deliver “one of the most intense versions” of the Emmy-winning competition series yet, bringing back risky beware advantages, delivering game-changing twists and coming at “a relentless pace that will push these castaways to their limits.”

I’m hoping for fewer twists and more drama as it seems that the Australian Survivor is more entertaining lately. And perhaps another Canadian winner?

‘Come on in’ will be said to 19 castaways so lets meet them and I can stop rambling?

Chanelle Howell

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Age: 29

Hometown:  Hamden, Conn.

Current Residence: New York, N.Y. 

Occupation: Executive recruiter

Daniel Strunk

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Age: 30

Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio

Current Residence: New Haven, Conn.

Occupation: Law clerk 

Drea Wheeler

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Age: 35 

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

Current Residence: Montreal, Quebec

Occupation: Fitness consultant

Hai Giang

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Age: 29

Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. / Gia Rai, Bac Lieu, Vietnam

Current Residence: New Orleans, La.

Occupation: Data scientist

Jackson Fox

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Age: 48 

Hometown: Pasadena, Texas

Current Residence: Houston, Texas

Occupation: Healthcare worker 

Jenny Kim

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Age: 43

Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.

Current Residence: Brooklyn, N.Y.

Occupation: Creative director  

Jonathan Young

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Age: 29

Hometown: Gadsden, Ala.

Current Residence: Gulfshores, Ala.

Occupation: Beach service co. owner

Lindsay Dolashewich

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Age: 31

Hometown: Morganville, N.J.

Current Residence: Asbury Park, N.J.

Occupation: Dietitian 

Lydia Meredith

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Age: 22

Hometown: Fredericksburg, Va.

Current Residence: Santa Monica, Calif.

Occupation: Waitress  

Marya Sherron

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Age: 47 

Hometown: Lansing, Mich.

Current Residence: Noblesville, Ind.

Occupation: Stay-at-home mom 

Maryanne Oketch

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Age: 24 

Hometown: Ajax, Ontario 

Current Residence: Ajax, Ontario 

Occupation: Seminary student 

Mike Turner

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Age: 58

Hometown: Hoboken, N.J.

Current Residence: Hoboken, N.J.

Occupation: Retired firefighter

Omar Zaheer

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Age: 31 

Hometown: Kitchener, Ontario

Current Residence: Whitby, Ontario

Occupation: Veterinarian

Rocksroy Bailey

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Age: 44

Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.

Current Residence: Las Vegas, Nev.

Occupation: Stay-at-home dad 

Romeo Escobar 

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Age: 37

Hometown: Los Angeles

Current Residence: Norwalk, Calif.

Occupation:  Pageant coach

Swati Goel

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Age: 19

Hometown: Palo Alto, Calif.

Current Residence: Palo Alto, Calif.

Occupation: Ivy league student

Tori Meehan

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Age: 25

Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.

Current Residence: Rogers, Ark.

Occupation: Therapist

Zach Wurtenberger

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Age: 22

Hometown: Weston, Fla.

Current Residence: St. Louis, Mo.

Occupation: Student

Let me know in the comments who you are rooting for!