CBS unveils 21 first-time castaways for Survivor Season 51, branded 'The Open Era'

CBS announced 21 all-new castaways for Survivor Season 51 via livestream on the series' YouTube channel. The cast includes voice actress Ana Sani (Strawberry Shortcake), former WWE star Brady Booker, Yankees executive Mike Pinsky, and actors Devin Way (Grey's Anatomy) and An "Thien An" Nguyen. All 21 are first-time competitors, aged 24–49, from the U.S., Canada and Ireland. The season premieres September 23 on CBS, branded "The Open Era." CBS has not specified what format changes the label entails.