WHEN THE CASTAWAYS ARRIVE IN THE UNFORGIVING WILDERNESS, THEY ARE SHOCKED TO DISCOVER THAT THE GAME HAS BEGUN BEFORE THEY EVEN STEP FOOT IN CAMP, ON THE PREMIERE OF THE 18th INSTALLMENT OF "SURVIVOR TOCANTINS -- THE BRAZILIAN HIGHLANDS," THURSDAY, FEB. 12

"Let's Get Rid Of The Weak Players Before We Even Start" - Prior to the tribes embarking on a grueling first challenge where they have the opportunity to impress their tribemates, the castaways are faced with a surprise vote based solely on first impressions, on the premiere of the 18th installment of SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS - THE BRAZILIAN HIGHLANDS, Thursday, Feb. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CASTAWAYS:

Castaways competing on SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS - THE BRAZILIAN HIGHLANDS (in alphabetical order separated by tribes) are:

JALAPAO TRIBE TIMBIRA TRIBE

SANDY BURGIN TYSON APOSTOL

JOE DOWDLE DEBRA "Debbie" BEEBE

SPENCER DUHM ERINN LOBDELL

CAROLINA EASTWOOD SIERRA REED

STEPHEN FISHBACH JERRY SIMS

TAJ JOHNSON-GEORGE CANDACE SMITH

JAMES "JT" THOMAS JR. BRENDAN SYNNOTT

SYDNEY WHEELER BENJAMIN "Coach" WADE

SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS - THE BRAZILIAN HIGHLANDS is hosted by Emmy Award-winning host Jeff Probst and produced by SEG, Inc. Mark Burnett is executive producer and David Burris and Leisa Francis are co-executive producers.

For more detailed information on SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS - THE BRAZILIAN HIGHLANDS and the 16 castaways, log on to www.cbs.com/survivor.

RATING: To Be Announced