Alabama contestant returns for Survivor’s 50th season: How to watch
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When the 50th season of Survivor hits the television screens next week, several familiar faces will be returning to the competition including one from Alabama.
Gadsden native and Gulf Shores resident Jonathan Young will be back in action when Survivor returns to CBS on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Young will compete with the Kalo Tribe in the early parts of the season.
Keep reading to learn more about Young + find out how you can watch his performances this season.
Jonathan Young
Jonathan Young is from Gadsden but grew up and was home schooled in Gulf Shores before going to the University of Alabama. He was on the Crimson Tide’s swim team as a freestyle swimmer.
Young previously competed in Survivor 42, making it to the final four contestants before becoming the final member of the jury.
In recent years, he has founded a company known as Young Strength which is based in Orange Beach.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly to get ready for the 50th season, Young was asked why he wanted to return to the show.
“Survivor is the greatest game ever played! Survivor 42 opened my eyes to different things that helped me grow as a person. When I came home from 42, I was very thankful for everything I had waiting for me at home. Being on an island starving is very humbling. It is such an honor to be chosen for this huge season.”
Jonathan Young via EW
How to watch Survivor 50
The 50th season of the iconic show will air each Wednesday starting on Feb. 25 with the finale slated for May 20. It will air on CBS and can be streamed on Paramount+.
If you’re around Orange Beach next week, you can watch the first episode with Jonathan Young as he will be hosting a watch party for the season premiere.
- What: Survivor 50 premiere watch party
- Where: Portside on Main at the Wharf | 4065 Main St., Orange Beach, AL
- When: 6:30PM | Wednesday, Feb. 25
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