Season 48 of “Survivor” premieres on CBS and Paramount+ on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 8 p.m. EST. The season will kick off with a two-hour premiere episode. Longtime “Survivor” host Jeff Probst shared some insight into the new season during an interview with Entertainment Weekly published on Friday, Feb. 21.

Plus, details about the 'Survivor' odd couple that can't break up their paired alliance no matter how hard they try.

The 18 new castaways are about to hit the beach and play a game filled with hardship, lack of food, exposure to the elements, deception and betrayal.