The 18 new players for the 48th season of the reality series include a stunt performer, a pizzeria owner, and the first contestant with a speech impediment in the show's history.

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.

Survivor Season 48 will feature 18 new castaways. CBS introduced the cast members Wednesday ahead of the season's Feb. 26 premiere. Among the contestants are Stephanie Berger, 38, a tech product lead from Brooklyn,