In Pictures: The cast of 'Survivor Samoa'

In just under one month's time, 20 new castaways will begin their battle to be crowned the winner of Survivor Samoa. The cast for the 19th instalment of the CBS series range in age from 22 to 62 and include a rocket scientist, oil company owner and a mixologist.

This year's competition will see both tribes "immediately choose one member of their group to become the sole decision maker", while the network has also claimed that this season will boast the "biggest Survivor villain ever" when it premieres on September 17.

This year's castmates are:






Ashley Trainer
Age: 22
Hometown: Maple Grove, Minnesota
Occupation: Spa Sales

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Ben Browning
Age: 28
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Occupation: Mixologist

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Betsy Bolan
Age: 48
Hometown: Campton, New Hampshire
Occupation: Police Officer

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Brett Clouser
Age: 23
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Occupation: T-Shirt Designer

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Dave Ball
Age: 38
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Occupation: Fitness Instructor

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Elizabeth Kim
Age: 33
Hometown: New York
Occupation: Attorney

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Erik Cardona
Age: 28
Hometown: Ontario, California
Occupation: Bartender

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Jaison Robinson
Age: 28
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Occupation: Law Student

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John Fincher
Age: 25
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Occupation: Rocket Scientist

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Kelly Sharbaugh
Age: 25
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Occupation: Hairstylist

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Laura Morett
Age: 39
Hometown: Salem, Oregon
Occupation: Office Manager

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Marisa Calihan
Age: 26
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Occupation: Student

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Mick Trimming
Age: 33
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Occupation: Doctor

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Mike Borassi
Age: 62
Hometown: Marina del Ray, California
Occupation: Personal Chef

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Monica Padilla
Age: 25
Hometown: San Diego, California
Occupation: Law Student

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Natalie White
Age: 26
Hometown: Van Buren, Arkansas
Occupation: Pharmaceutical Sales

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Russell Hantz
Age: 36
Hometown: Dayton, Texas
Occupation: Oil Company Owner

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Russell Swan
Age: 42
Hometown: Glenside, Pennsylvania
Occupation: Attorney

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Shannon Waters
Age: 45
Hometown: Renton, Washington
Occupation: Sales

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Yasmin Giles
Age: 33
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Occupation: Hairstylist