Emily Ho-Abegglen, 34, is a marketing manager from Wisconsin and an alum of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and she is a rumored cast member of “Survivor 52,” according to Inside Survivor.
In 2018, she graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Marketing from UWM, according to Ho-Abegglen’s LinkedIn Profile.
Inside Survivor offers updates, breaking news and spoilers about upcoming seasons. They have a respected and accurate reputation. The site also offers interviews and in-depth articles surrounding the world of “Survivor.”
Martin Holmes is a freelance writer, as well as the owner and editor-in-chief of Inside Survivor. Holmes reported that Ho-Abegglen is rumored to be on the cast of “Survivor 52.”
Ho-Abegglen’s Background
According to Paul Davis Restoration’s website, Ho-Abegglen is a Marketing and Partnerships Manager for the company in South Central Wisconsin.
Ho-Abegglen was the marketing director for the Milwaukee Brat House, as part of her position with Heard Hospitality, where she worked as a marketing design manager from 2021 to 2025.
In a FOX6 report from April 2025, Ho-Abegglen spoke about the NFL Draft bar shuttle Milwaukee Brat House offered. She mentioned her Wisconsin pride and talked about how the draft was highlighting the state positively. This included talking about the welcoming nature of Milwaukee and its city culture.
Ho-Abegglen appeared on Fox Business in 2023 to talk about Jack’s American Pub in Milwaukee offering free drinks for every Jets/Aaron Rodgers loss.
Credit: FOX6 
Ho-Abegglen interviewed by FOX6’s Mary Stoker Smith. Credit: FOX6 
Ho-Abegglen appeared on Fox Business to talk about a drink promotion at Jack’s American Pub in Milwaukee. Credit: Fox Business
From 2019 to 2021, she worked as the Marketing Director at The Practice Station, a golf practice facility in New Berlin, WI. Ho-Abegglen was responsible for all marketing materials, as well as website and social media content.
In 2019, Ho-Abegglen accepted and began serving as the women’s golf head coach at Carroll University in Waukesha, according to the university’s athletics website.
The Interim Director of Athletics at the time, Michael Schulist, said, “I know the young women on our team enjoy Emily’s passion and leadership qualities,” according to a Carroll University Athletics press release.
Ho-Abegglen went to Waukesha South High School and was on the girls’ golf team, as well as a scholar athlete in 2014.
Currently, Ho-Abegglen is also a Marketing Committee Member for the First Tee of Southeast Wisconsin, which is a golf nonprofit for youth.
“Survivor 52” Premiere Date
“Survivor” is coming off their historic 5oth season, which featured all returning players, and it was a ratings success for the long-running reality competition show. It was subtitled “In the Hands of the Fans” because fan votes determined some of the gameplay and twists for the season.
The next season of “Survivor” will be 51; it features fresh faces, and it will premiere in fall 2026, typically in September.
Sometime in Spring 2027, typically in February, fans will get to watch “Survivor 52” and see how UWM alum Ho-Abegglen does in the competition.