It's almost here! It premieres February 2nd on CBS.

Here's the 16 brand new cast! (the colors I've used are those of the tribe colors, too)

LA MINA (Mature Men)

Bruce Kanegai, a 58 year old Karate instructor from Simi Valley, CA

Shane Powers, a 35 year old marketing executive from Los Angeles, CA

Terry Deitz, a 46 year old former Fighter Pilot from Simsbury, CT

Dan Barry, a 52 year old retired Astronaut from South Hadley, MA

CASAYA (Mature Women)

Cirie Fields, a 35 year old registered Nurse from Walterborough, SC

Ruth Marie Milliman, a 48 year old Shopping Center Developer from Greenville, SC

Tina Scheer, a 45 year old lumberjill from Hayward, WI

Melinda Hyder, a 32 year old professional singer from Seviereville, TN

VIVEROS (Young Guys)

Austin Carty, a 24 year old author from High Point, NC

Nick Stanbury, a 25 year old financial salesman from Tempe, AZ

Aras Baskauskas, a 24 year old yoga instructor from Santa Monica, CA

Bobby Mason, a 32 year old attorney from Los Angeles, CA

BAYONETA (Young Women)

Danielle DiLorenzo, a 24 year old medical sales rep from Pompano Beach, FL

Sally Schumann, a 27 year old social worker from Chicago, IL

Misty Giles, a 24 year old engineer from Dallas, TX

Courtney Marit, a 31 year old fire dancer from Los Angeles, CA

*EDIT: Thanks to whoever stickied this!

Wow. How one episode can change everything.

I actually read a play by play spoiler of the entire episode over on Sucks, so I knew what went down, but watching it play out. Wow.

I wanted Melinda out first, but I felt horrible for her tonight. She did NOT deserve to go out like that. Cirie won me over too. I can kinda see where Aras is coming from but what a freaking moron. Shane is the epitome of train-wreck. I absolutely loathe him. Even more than Johnny Fairplay. Seriously. He's a nasty piece of work. Not even his love for his son can make me like him.

I hope Cirie screws her tribe over in a big way. You could just see Courtney and Danielle were wary about Shane and Aras yet they still go with them? A freaking ONE DAY alliance? I'm disappointed in them. I know they want a strong tribe, but UGH. A guy throws in the towel and you vote out the person who wants to stay and is fighting like hell to stay? This season will be BRUTAL. You could Probst was pissed at them and you could even see how bad everyone felt about voting out Melinda, but still ... that was a harsh way to go out.

Wow. Though. Survivor is back baby. I really loved Guatemala but Exile Island takes the cake. It's off to a great start, although I dread it becoming predictable because great pre-merge episodes usually equals a boring predictable merge. That's almost always the case.

I wanted Melinda out first, but I felt horrible for her tonight. She did NOT deserve to go out like that. Cirie won me over too. I can kinda see where Aras is coming from but what a freaking moron. Shane is the epitome of train-wreck. I absolutely loathe him. Even more than Johnny Fairplay. Seriously. He's a nasty piece of work. Not even his love for his son can make me like him.

I hope Cirie screws her tribe over in a big way. You could just see Courtney and Danielle were wary about Shane and Aras yet they still go with them? A freaking ONE DAY alliance? I'm disappointed in them. I know they want a strong tribe, but UGH. A guy throws in the towel and you vote out the person who wants to stay and is fighting like hell to stay? This season will be BRUTAL. You could Probst was pissed at them and you could even see how bad everyone felt about voting out Melinda, but still ... that was a harsh way to go out.

Wow Casaya was a mess

Yeah, I absolutely hate quitters on any reality show. There are thousands, millions of people who would love to get the chance to compete on Survivor or TAR. Shane is just an annoying, whiner. Such a big mouth that doesn't stop. Why did he apply? Did he expect cigarettes on the island? I like Cirie, I loved her comments about Shane quitting. And if I am not mistaken, Shane was one of the reasons they were behind in the water, and Cirie was one of the people carrying the anchor once they arrived on the beach.

And what a way for Aras to get noticed. Nice job. Do you really want a quitter in your alliance? I hope they get him out next week. Like TAR8's little Carissa Gaghan said: "Winners never quit and quitters never win!"

I thought tribe combo was odd. They didn't even give the 4 tribe age thing enough time to take shape!

Exile Island is an interesting twist....I never really understood it until tonight.

I liked Melinda.

This seems like a good season, but Survivor is just old to me now. Yadda yadda.

OK I just watched my tape...

I really wish they would have kept the 4 tribes together at least one more week. Oh well. I felt bad for Melinda and Cirie...Shane is disgusting and should be voted out - quitters suck.

My boy Aras screwed up - hope he can redeem himself. Love this season so far!

Love this season so far!

I am too. I wasn't really to excited for it being back in Panama and these twists I heard scared me a little but the Drama is really making this season good. Could we have 2 good seasons back to back? Havn't had that for awhile.

darraholic- What season is mortician Darrah from? I'm thinking Amazon or Pearl Islands but not entirely sure...

I'm not Danny (darraholic) but Darrah was in S7- Pearl Islands.

Loved the challenge...Aras and Nick going at it is pretty hot.

Wow - well I wouldn't have figured she'd be going tonight...but eh - she was just so-so anyway. She should have found that idol!

Wow.

I'm stunned Misty was voted out.

I was partially spoiled for tonight's eppy and it was almost a sure thing it was supposed to be Dan. I'm thrilled it was wrong, but I'm pissed another favorite of mine is gone, LOL. I sure can pick 'em... At least Terry is impressing me. I can't believe I'm really rooting for him (I hardly ever root for that type of player. I couldn't stand Tom).

What an awesome challenge. I loved it. Seeing Danielle and Misty going at it was freaking HOT. I loved Cirie sitting on whoever she could. LMAO.

Poor Bruce Being exiled TWICE?

I have to say I'm glad Ruth Marie was spared but I think this could signal bad things for La Mina. It feels like Yaxha all over again. Keeping less able players and getting rid of a threat. I think it was a mistake on their part. We'll see....

Yes, Darrah was on Pearl Islands.

I'm so bummed about Misty's boot. I really liked her and Sally.

Sally is still my fave.

Bruce annoys me...

Kinda shocked Misty was voted out, I was sure her sex appeal would take her further into the game.

LMAO at Cirie sitting on whoever it was she sat on.

SOOOOOOOOOOO glad Shane's alliance is beginning to crumble!

Shane has an incredible body for a 30 something father! Wow. But I am not sure if I like his personality.

I like Sirie. (Sp?). Cherie?

This season seems to have what the past few seasons have lacked - inter-tribe drama and dynamics.

I liked Misty.

This season seems to have what the past few seasons have lacked - inter-tribe drama and dynamics.

Exactly! And it was so evident last night. I am also enjoying the drama between the two tribes with LaMina picking (the leader) Bruce to go BACK to Exile Island, and then the Immunity challenge was so physical, so intense....I loved it!!

Exactly. Everyone's been playing it safe and boring for years. It's refreshing.

This season is so good. I thought Guatemala was a step in the right direction but Panama rocks. And is it just me or is the editing ten times better than it's been in years? Back to 16 people helped tremendously and the four tribes at the start let us get to know the individuals a LOT more quickly so we weren't stuck with one-wonder boot episodes like the last few seasons (starting in Pearl Islands).

Only thing that pisses me off is that the opening credits are gone. What kind of bull is that?