Reality Bites: Survivor Season 29: Cast Bios

Who's ready for Survivor? I know I am! Season 29 is just around the corner. So, who's playing, and what are the twists? Keep reading for the scoop!

Season Title: San Juan del Sur -- Blood vs. Water

Premiere: Wednesday, September 24 at 8:00 PM (90 minute episode)

Twists:

Blood vs. Water -- Each player is playing with a relative or loved one. This twist was last seen on Season 27. The difference this time is that these are all first-time players and not returning players and their loved ones like the last time.
Hero Challenge/Exile Island -- Loved ones will face off in the "Hero Challenge", with one player being sent to Exile following the one-on-one duel. Winner gets reward, loser goes to Exile Island. In case you forget, Exile Island is where one person is sent to live on their own in between challenges; they are completely separated from their tribe. Not only does the loser go to Exile, but the winner must also choose a tribemate to join their loved one. This twist replaces the Redemption Island twist that accompanied the last Blood vs. Water season. This time, once you're voted out, you're out. One good thing about being sent to Exile is that there is a clue to the hidden immunity idol that is hidden around camp. The idol is at camp, so they're going to have to dig in front of everyone.The Exile Island twist was last seen on Season 18.
Tribes -- Nothing has been said how the tribes will be divided this season. The last Blood vs. Water season, the pairs were all split up. Chances are it will be the same again this season, especially since there were supposed to be 20 competitors instead of 18. The only way for the tribes to be even is to have an uneven 9 on each tribe....unless there's more than 2 tribes. Hmm....

Early Changes to the Game:

There were supposed to be 10 pairs competing, but just days before filming began a pair of women had to withdraw after a medical check-up. They didn't have time to bring in anyone else. As a result, there are 2 more men than women competing.
The plan was to have Redemption Island again, like the last Blood vs. Water season. However, at the last minute, Jeff Probst and the producers came up with another idea and totally switched directions. That switch was to bring back Exile Island.

CAST BIOS

		Dale & Kelley Relationship: Father/Daughter Dale Wentworth Age: 55 From: Ephrata, WA Occupation: Farmer Kelley Wentworth Age: 28 From: Seattle, WA Occupation: Marketing Manager
		Drew & Alec Relationship: Brothers Drew Christy Age: 25 From: Winter Park, FL Occupation: Sales Rep for the family business Alec Christy Age: 22 From: Winter Park, FL Occupation: Student at Florida Gulf Coast University
		Jeremy & Val Relationship: Married Jeremy Collins Age: 36 From: Foxboro, MA Occupation: Firefighter Val Collins Age: 35 From: Foxboro, MA Occupation: Police Officer
		John & Julie Relationship: Dating John Rocker Age: 39 From: Atlanta, GA Occupation: Former Major League Baseball Player (Atlanta Braves) Julie McGee Age: 34 From: Atlanta, GA Occupation: Model/Owner of a Spray Tan Business
		Jon & Jaclyn Relationship: Dating Jon Misch Age: 26 From: Waterford, MI Occupation: Financial Assistant Jaclyn Schultz Age: 25 From: Las Vegas, NV Occupation: Media Buyer; Former Miss Michigan (2013)
		Josh & Reed Relationship: Dating Josh Canfield Age: 32 From: New York, NY Occupation: Singer/Actor/Writer Reed Kelly Age: 31 From: New York, NY Occupation: Broadway Performer/Model/Aerialist
		Keith & Wes Relationship: Father/Son Keith Nale Age: 53 From: Shreveport, LA Occupation: Fire Captain Wes Nale Age: 23 From: Shreveport, LA Occupation: Firefighter
		Natalie & Nadiya Relationship: Twin Sisters Claim to Fame: 2-time competitors on The Amazing Race, including All-Stars Natalie Anderson Age: 28 From: Edgewater, NJ Occupation: Crossfit Coach and Physical Therapy Student Nadiya Anderson Age: 28 From: Edgewater, NJ Occupation: Crossfit Coach and Project Coordinator Bridge2Peace