Originally Posted By seanyoda The cast for Survivor: Guatemala -- The Maya Empire was announced on The Early Show this morning. A summary story and video link are available at: <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/08/10/earlyshow/series/survivor/main769959.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.cbsnews.com/stories /2005/08/10/earlyshow/series/survivor/main769959.shtml</a> The official website for Survivor: Guatemala is also up: <a href="http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor11/" target="_blank">http://www.cbs.com/primetime/s urvivor11/</a> Finally, here's the press release... NEW YORK, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- CBS today announced 16 new castaways to compete in SURVIVOR: GUATEMALA -- The Maya Empire. The castaways will begin their adventure with a grueling 11 mile hike through the jungle when the eleventh installment of the Emmy Award-winning hit series premieres Thursday, Sept. 15 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Survivor: Guatemala -- The Maya Empire takes place amid the ancient Mayan ruins and ceremonial sites (some as many as 2,000 years old) located in the northern area of Guatemala. Amid the excruciating triple-digit heat, crocodile infested waters, relentless mosquitoes and terrifying sounds of the howler monkeys, these new castaways will attempt to "Outwit, Outplay and Outlast" in hopes of winning the $1 million prize and title of "Ultimate Survivor." In addition to the grueling overnight hike, the castaways will be faced with two additional surprises in the first episode that will dramatically impact how they play the game. Castaways that will be competing in Survivor: Guatemala -- The Maya Empire (in alphabetical order) are: BRANDON BELLINGER, 22 Manhattan, Kan. Farmer/Rancher DANNI BOATWRIGHT, 30 Tonganoxie, Kan. Sports Radio Talk Show Host MARGARET BOBONICH, 43 Chardon, Ohio Family Nurse Practitioner BRIAN CORRIDAN, 22 New York City (originally from New Milford, Conn.) Ivy League Student CINDY HALL, 31 Naples, Fla. Zoo Keeper GARY HOGEBOOM, 46 (turns 47 on August 21) Grand Haven, Mich. Ex-NFL Quarterback/Real Estate Developer RAFE JUDKINS, 22 Providence, R.I. (originally from Pittsburgh) Ivy League Student JIM LYNCH, 63 Northglenn, Colo. Retired Fire Captain MORGAN McDEVITT, 21 Decatur, Ill. Magician's Assistant/Waitress LYDIA MORALES, 42 Lakewood, Wash. (originally from Okinawa) Fishmonger JAMIE NEWTON, 24 N. Hollywood, Calif. (originally from Douglas, Ga.) Water Ski Instructor AMY O'HARA, 39 Revere, Mass. Police Sergeant JUDD SERGEANT, 34 (turns 35 on September 13) Ridgefield, N.J. Hotel Doorman BROOKE STRUCK, 26 Santa Monica, Calif. (originally from Hood River, Ore.) Law Student BLAKE TOWSLEY, 24 Dallas, Texas Commercial Real Estate Broker/Model BRIANNA VARELA, 21 (turns 22 on Oct. 29) Edmonds, Wash. Retail Sales/Make-Up Artist Survivor: Guatemala -- The Maya Empire is produced by SEG, Inc. Mark Burnett and Tom Shelly are the executive producers. For more detailed information on Survivor: Guatemala -- The Maya Empire and the castaways, log on to CBS.
Originally Posted By Labuda Ok, I'm pulling early on for Blake Towsley since he's from Texas. But I do find the job combo of Commercial Real Estate Broker/Model to be awfully freaky! hehe And if Jamie the ski instructor is a guy, I can't wait to see him! hehe
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Oohh, I'm already so excited about this! Only just over a month to go ...
Originally Posted By FaMulan A friendly reminder folks. This site and therefore this topic are run on Pacific Time. So, please post no recaps of the show until after 9p.m. Pacific Time the day of airing. Thank you for your cooperation.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney I know guys you are going to hate me (and I said this before) but why is it so hard to just avoid THIS THREAD until after you watch the show, especially if it's just a few hours?? I get tv shows anywhere from a day of airing (like Survivor thankfully) to months later, if at all. I have conditioned myself to stay off all the websites and topics on my favorite shows if I don't want to see them, sometimes for MONTHS (I just saw the C.S.I season fianale about 3 weeks). 24 is one of my favorite shows and I can't tell you a thing beyound the first episode of season 4 because I'm waiting to get it here . Just my opinion, but really 3 hours? I know people love LP, but it's not THAT hard, trust me .
Originally Posted By GrumpysWife I agree, just skip those threads if you haven't seen the show - then no chance of being surprised if someone accidentally posts info early...
Originally Posted By Rsey103 I so agree, WorldDisney. Until I've seen an episode, I would think it's my responsibility to avoid visiting a website where I know that episode will be discussed.
Originally Posted By Labuda So, saw commercial for this today - says two twists in the opening episode? Anyone care to guess what they may be? I can't even begin to guess!
Originally Posted By belle42 They actually say in one of the versions of the commercial. Two prior contestants are going to be there. Don't know if they are the last two competitors/team captains or if they are making a special appearance for one episode only.
Originally Posted By 1Gee1 Hey...maybe they'll bring back those two that never even got to compete last season. I can't remember their names, but they were sent packin' before the show even got off the ground.
Originally Posted By CdnDisneyFan And Danni Boatwright used to be married to country singer Wade Hayes! I thought I'd throw out that piece of informnation! Jules
Originally Posted By cstephens The commercial I heard said something like "two of the most popular past Survivor contestants". We'll be taping the show and watching it either when we get home (we're going to see "Cinderella" that night at the El Capitan) or the next day, and I'll be avoiding this thread until I've seen the show. /cs
Originally Posted By Labuda "The commercial I heard said something like "two of the most popular past Survivor contestants"." Must... not... throw... things... at... expensive... new... tv... if... it's... Rob... &... Amber...!!!!
