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Meet the cast of 'The Summit': 16 contestants climbing New Zealand mountains for $1 million
By Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY,
3 hours ago
Coverage of the CBS Original Series THE SUMMIT, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Manu Bennett. Sean Beale, CBS
An all new reality show from CBS that puts contestants through a grueling physical journey with the chance to win some money will come to screens this month.
" The Summit " premieres Sunday, Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT. It features 16 contestants traveling across the New Zealand mountains, with each person carrying an equal share of $1 million. Over the next 14 days, they must travel an "exhausting distance," according to CBS, in order to win the cash they're carrying.
None of the 16 contestants had any idea what kind of show they were signing up for, and many of them have no previous camping or climbing experience. As they are forced to work together, the contestants will face twists and decisions that will test their morals and relationships. If the group fails to reach the summit in time, all the prize money will be lost.
Guiding the contestants in decisions throughout the season is the show's host, or the "Mountain's Keeper," actor and New Zealand native Manu Bennett.
Here's what to know about the cast of "The Summit."
Pati Arana, a contestant on the new CBS reality competition show "The Summit," premiering Sunday, Sept. 29. Sean Beale/CBS.
Age: 37
Current residence: Studio City, California
Occupation: Barber
Dennis Cho
Dennis Cho, a contestant on the new CBS reality competition show "The Summit," premiering Sunday, Sept. 29. Sean Beale/CBS.
Age: 29
Current residence: Indianapolis, Indiana
Occupation: Trauma nurse
Shweta Choudhury
Shweta Choudhury, a contestant on the new CBS reality competition show "The Summit," premiering Sunday, Sept. 29. Sean Beale/CBS.
Age: 28
Current residence: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation: Corporate strategist
Robert Culp
Robert Culp, a contestant on the new CBS reality competition show "The Summit," premiering Sunday, Sept. 29. Sean Beale/CBS.
Age: 42
Current residence: Bolingbrook, Illinois
Occupation: Educator
Dusty Fisher
Dusty Fisher, a contestant on the new CBS reality competition show "The Summit," premiering Sunday, Sept. 29. Sean Beale/CBS.
Age: 28
Current residence: Boise, Idaho
Occupation: Real estate agent
Jeannie Geyer
Jeannie Geyer, a contestant on the new CBS reality competition show "The Summit," premiering Sunday, Sept. 29. Sean Beale/CBS.
Age: 56
Current residence: Mahopac, New York
Occupation: Trader Joe's employee
Geoff Green
Geoff Green, a contestant on the new CBS reality competition show "The Summit," premiering Sunday, Sept. 29. Sean Beale/CBS.
Age: 28
Current residence: Sharpsburg, Georgia
Occupation: Neuroscientist
Punkin Jackson
Punkin Jackson, a contestant on the new CBS reality competition show "The Summit," premiering Sunday, Sept. 29. Sean Beale/CBS.
Age: 33
Current residence: Columbus, Mississippi
Occupation: Air Force
Bo Martin
Bo Martin, a contestant on the new CBS reality competition show "The Summit," premiering Sunday, Sept. 29. Sean Beale/CBS.
Age: 52
Current residence: Gun Barrel City, Texas
Occupation: Teacher/coach
Rose Mattie
Rose Mattie, a contestant on the new CBS reality competition show "The Summit," premiering Sunday, Sept. 29. Sean Beale/CBS.
Age: 41
Current residence: Chandler, Arizona
Occupation: Stay-at-home mom
Nick Morgan
Nick Morgan, a contestant on the new CBS reality competition show "The Summit," premiering Sunday, Sept. 29. Sean Beale/CBS.
Age: 28
Current residence: Madisonville, Louisiana
Occupation: VP of sales
Therron Pittman
Therron Pittman, a contestant on the new CBS reality competition show "The Summit," premiering Sunday, Sept. 29. Sean Beale/CBS.
Age: 29
Current residence: Van Nuys, California
Occupation: Server
Beckylee Rawls
Beckylee Rawls, a contestant on the new CBS reality competition show "The Summit," premiering Sunday, Sept. 29. Sean Beale/CBS.
Age: 27
Current residence: San Diego, California
Occupation: Construction manager
Tony Reyes
Tony Reyes, a contestant on the new CBS reality competition show "The Summit," premiering Sunday, Sept. 29. Sean Beale/CBS.
Age: 36
Current residence: Austin, Texas
Occupation: Media director
Amy Stephens
Amy Stephens, a contestant on the new CBS reality competition show "The Summit," premiering Sunday, Sept. 29. Sean Beale/CBS.
Age: 46
Current residence: Edisto Island, South Carolina
Occupation: Bank manager
Jennye Stirlen
Jennye Stirlen, a contestant on the new CBS reality competition show "The Summit," premiering Sunday, Sept. 29. Sean Beale/CBS.
Age: 37
Current residence: Cary, North Carolina
Occupation: MMA referee
How to watch 'The Summit'
"The Summit" will premiere Sunday, Sept. 29 from 9-10:30 p.m. ET/8:30-10 p.m. PT before moving to its regular time slot beginning Wednesday, Oct. 9 9:30-11 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
The show is also available to stream on Paramount+, live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs.
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