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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
David Genat OFFICIALLY JLP's replacement on Aus Survivor
The worst-kept secret in Aussie TV has now been confirmed: two-time survivor player and Perth local David Genat has officially been announced as Jonathan La Paglia's replacement as host of Australian Survivor. The news came after Genat, or 'The Golden God' as he's referred to on the show, was eliminated during last night's episode of the most recent series of Australian Survivor: Australia V The World, in which he was competing. Fellow competitors were quick to recognise the powerhouse player as a threat, dealing him a swift blow at Tribal Council. His appearance — though short-lived — marks the third time the Perth-raised star has appeared on the Australian version of the globally-popular show, after previously competing in Champions V Contenders in 2019, placing tenth, before returning the following year to claim victory on Australian Survivor: All Stars. Australian Survivor: Australia V The World is streaming now on Ten and 10Play. Credit: Nigel Wright. / NIGEL WRIGHT Genat was quick to pull focus from himself when the announcement was made. 'I love Australian Survivor. It truly is the greatest game on earth so getting to come back as host after playing three times is such an honour,' he said in a statement. 'But Survivor is not about me; it's about the incredible players who put everything on the line to outwit, outplay, and outlast. 'I am pumped for the fans to meet the new crop of Survivors next season.' Filming is now underway in Samoa for the 12th season of the show, with Genat sliding into the vacant hosting shoes left by La Paglia, who headed up the series for nine consecutive seasons from 2016. La Paglia famously announced he had been axed as host in a now-infamous Instagram post, where he told followers Ten's decision to replace him had left him 'blind-sided.' La Paglia will say farewell to the series after this season. Credit: NIgel Wright Daniel Monaghan, SVP Content and Programming, Paramount Australia, said she was excited for fans to see Genet in action as host: 'As Australian Survivor moves into its 12th season, it's no secret there's been a change at the helm,' she said. 'As we step into this exciting new era, there was simply no better person to pass the baton to — David's track record, not just on Survivor but across reality TV worldwide, is unrivalled, and there's no one with more real-time experience and game knowledge to help steer this epic season.' Genat won Deal or No deal Island earlier this year, taking home a MASSIVE cash prize. Credit: NBC / NBC As well as winning Australian Survivor in 2020, Genet recently took home a staggering $US5.8 million dollars — the most money ever given away on US Network television — after winning the US game-show hybrid series Deal or No Deal Island earlier this year.
Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Australian Survivor host confirms brutal firing after 10 years
Fans and former contestants have shared their outcry after Australian Survivor presenter Jonathan LaPaglia confirmed he has been axed from the show Australian Survivor fans are devastated as decade-long host Jonathan LaPaglia announced he will no longer be at the helm. The iconic actor and Survivor presenter has led the Australian version of the hit reality competition series on Network 10 since 2016. On Monday (30th June), LaPaglia, affectionately known as 'JLP' by contestants and fans, took to Instagram to confirm the sad news. 'Australian Survivor has seen some of the most epic blindsides over the last 10 years, but this one might just be the craziest of them all….because it happened to me,' he shared. 'I received a call from the Network thanking me for all my hard work and dedication to the show but for next season they are 'going in a different direction'. 'Ratings had dipped a bit recently and they wanted to do something drastic to shake things up. So for the first time ever this is not a tribe swap, but a HOST SWAP®️ Yes, you read that right.' He went on to thank the cast and crew, as well as the show's loyal legion of fans, for all their support over the past 10 years, calling the hosting gig 'one of the greatest adventures of my career'. Thankfully, there's still one more season with JLP as host for fans to look forward to, Australian Survivor: Australia V The World, coming up later this year on Network 10. 'Probably our best season EVER!' he claimed, before adding an emotional sign-off: '(Ps. Whoever said a blindside is the most humane way to put someone down is an idiot. It hurts like a b***!)' His post received an outpouring of support from fans and several former Survivor contestants. Matt Tarrant, who competed in JLP's first-ever season, replied: 'Mate, this is genuinely devastating. 'One of my favourite memories of the game is you pulling out the beers from the crew fridges for us Season 1 Cast at the finale because no one else cared about us at that point, absolute gem of a bloke - good luck for whatever is next JLP.' And two-time competitor Flick Eddington wrote: 'HUGE MISTAKE!!! It honestly won't be the same without you!!! This news breaks my heart!' She then cheekily suggested: 'Maybe you can come back as a contestant and blindside everyone!' Viewers have also slammed the decision on Reddit, where one user decried: 'Ratings dipped a bit recently so they ditch the host? Aussie Survivor has its faults, but JLP wasn't one of them.' Someone else slammed the move: 'Needless to say completely shocking news. Awful choice by production.' 'This is so damn stupid,' a third fan wrote. 'Maybe if they wanted to save on costs they could make it shorter than 50 days lol. 'Worst decision they have ever made. Channel 10 has been going down for a while though.' Survivor fans - will you continue watching once JLP officially steps down? Australian Survivor is available on Network 10 and 10play and can be streamed on Prime Video in the UK.
