Survivor 48 Pre-Game Day 3: Star Toomey & Thomas Krottinger
Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) and Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) are here to share with the listeners their reactions to the cast reveal of Survivor 48! Join us to learn a bit about the 18 new castaways to be tested on the islands of Fiji

In these Survivor 48 preseason interviews, Mike Bloom introduces us to two captivating members of the Lagi tribe: Star Toomey and Thomas Krottinger. Star, a 28-year-old sales expert from Augusta, Georgia, originally hails from Monrovia, Liberia. Her journey to Survivor began unexpectedly during late-night binge-watching sessions while caring for her newborn son, Silva Mars. Inspired by host Jeff Probst, Star decided to apply, leveraging her sales skills to connect with others. She plans to keep her strategic capabilities under wraps by presenting herself as a stay-at-home mom.
Star’s preparation for the game included learning to swim and practicing puzzles, though she intends to adapt and learn fire-making on the island. Her resilience, shaped by personal experiences like the loss of her father, fuels her determination to make a memorable impact. She draws inspiration from past winners like Sandra Diaz-Twine and Marianne, aiming to balance seriousness with playfulness to keep opponents guessing.
Thomas, a 34-year-old music executive from Los Angeles, originally from The Woodlands, Texas, brings a different dynamic to the game. His journey began during the pandemic when he watched 42 seasons in nine months. Inspired by the game and his role in encouraging others to pursue their dreams, Thomas decided to take his own advice and apply for Survivor. His career in A&R has honed his ability to navigate complex social dynamics, a skill he plans to utilize in the game.
Thomas prepared by giving up caffeine and alcohol and focusing on building physical strength. He identifies his love for people as both a strength and a potential weakness, aiming to form alliances while avoiding the perception of being a backstabber. His strategy includes aligning with big threats to shield himself and using his social skills to navigate relationships on the island. Both Star and Thomas are determined to leave a lasting impression and potentially secure a spot in the future Survivor 50 season.
Survivor 48 premieres Wednesday, February 26th at 8pmET/5pmPT with a jam-packed two-hour episode. Join us at 10:15pmET/7:15pmPT following the episode for the first Survivor post-game podcast LIVE!
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