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Lisa Whelchel of Facts of Life to Compete on Survivor: Philippines (PHOTO)

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(CBS)

“The Facts of Life” star Lisa Whelchel will soon learn the facts of surviving on a deserted island.

The former sitcom star has signed on to compete in “Survivor: Philippines,” it was announced on Monday.

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Whelchel, a longtime fan of the show, successfully campaigned for a chance to join the reality competition.

She’ll face off against 14 others, including former baseball star Jeff Kent, and stands to win $1 million.

The actress, who appeared on “The Facts of Life” from 1979 to 1988, was last seen at the 2011 TV Land Awards, where she and her former co-stars received the Pop Culture Award.

Check out the first photo of Welchel (in red shirt) and her fellow “Survivor” contestants below!

“Survivor: Philippines” premieres September 19.

Will you tune in to see Whelchel?

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