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The Age
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
‘I won't let you down': New host of Australian Survivor announced
Former contestant David Genat has been confirmed as the new host of Australian Survivor. Network 10 announced the news in a statement on Monday night. Widely rumoured for weeks, the confirmation comes after the controversial sacking of long-time host Jonathan LaPaglia, which confused and devastated many fans of the show. 'It's no secret there's been a change at the helm,' Paramount Australia's SVP Content and Programming Daniel Monaghan said after Genat was eliminated in the new season of Survivor: Australia v the World. '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.' Australia v The World – a special event season that has brought together the biggest players from around the world – was Genat's third time on the show, having previously competed on Champions v Contenders in 2019 and All Stars i n 2020 (a season he won). Earlier this year he also won one of the biggest prizes in reality TV history, taking home $9.2 million as the victor of US series Deal or No Deal Island. Genat, a former model known as the 'Golden God' for his charisma and self-confidence on screen, hosted the 2023 travel adventure series Rush. But, in his statement announcing the news, Genat deflected attention from himself. '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. 'But Survivor is not about me; it's about the incredible players who put everything on the line to outwit, outplay, and outlast.' He has also made a shoutout to the show's dedicated following on social media saying, 'I love the players, I love the community of fans and I love the crew who make it happen. As the new host of Australian Survivor, I won't let you down.' Network 10 also announced the 2026 season of the show, which Genat is now filming in Samoa, will be themed Australian Survivor: Redemption, 'giving everyday contestants a chance to rewrite their story for a shot at greatness.'
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Parvati Shallow's next reality TV show will reunite her with two U.S. ‘Survivor' legends in Australia: It's a ‘wild ride'
After traveling the world to exotic islands (Survivor: Micronesia), forbidden temples (Deal or No Deal Island), and Scottish castles (The Traitors), where is Parvati Shallow off to next? The 42-year-old American reality TV superstar had better start practicing her didgeridoo, because her next venture will be Survivor: Australia v the World. The highly anticipated season is being dubbed the "Olympics of Survivor" because it pits contestants from Australia against those from the United States, New Zealand, South Africa, and Norway. More from GoldDerby 'Deal or No Deal Island' champ on 'incredible' $5.8 million record win, and why he 'related' to new Banker Chrissy Teigen 'I go out to win!' Parvati Shallow admits she would've cut her 'Deal or No Deal Island' family members, teases her 'Survivor' future 'The Voice' Season 27 Episode 8 recap: Michael and Kelsea close out 'Battles' round with final steals Parvati will be competing alongside two fellow U.S. Survivor legends, Cirie Fields and Tony Vlachos. All three of them know what it's like to claim a show's ultimate prize money, with Parvati winning Survivor Season 16, Tony winning Survivor Seasons 28 and 40, and Cirie winning The Traitors Season 1. As far as whether she'd want to take part in the 50th season of the American Survivor, Parvati tells Gold Derby, "I would have a hard time, because it doesn't seem like people want to play with me, or they haven't in the past. So, I'm not really feeling compelled to go out." Comparatively, she says her upcoming stint on Survivor: Australia v the World will be a "wild ride." SEE'I go out to win!' Parvati Shallow admits she would've cut her 'Deal or No Deal Island' family members, teases her 'Survivor' future The international program will debut this July on Australia's Network 10. Sadly, there are no current plans for U.S. distribution of the program. Likewise, older seasons of Australian Survivor are not available to watch in the States due to streaming rights issues. (Online Survivor communities continue to debate this hot topic.) The Australian installment filmed in Samoa, just like 2023's Heroes v Villains, 2024's Titans v Rebels, and 2025's Brains v Brawn II. But unlike those cycles, which each took place over 47 days, Australia v the World will be a shortened version at only 16 days. In addition, there will be only 14 castaways, down from the normal 24 who play a normal season Down Under. In addition to Parvati, Cirie, and Tony, it has been announced that "King" George Mladenov, Shonee Bowtell, and Kirby Bentley will be representing Australia. The identities of the New Zealand, South Africa, and Norway competitors will be unveiled at a later date. Actor and TV personality Jonathan LaPaglia returns as the show's resident torch-snuffer, who notably closes out each episode with the same iconic catchphrase as America's host Jeff Probst: "The tribe has spoken." Probst has gone on record that he doesn't watch Australian Survivor, or any rival reality shows, because he never wants to be in a position where someone accuses him of borrowing an idea from elsewhere. Besides her winning moment in Micronesia (watch below), Parvati also finished sixth in Cook Islands, second in Heroes vs. Villains, and 15th in Winners at War. As for non-Survivor projects, she placed 11th in The Traitors Season 2, and fourth in Deal or No Deal Island Season 2. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby 'The Masked Singer' spoilers: Who is Boogie Woogie? 'American Idol' deaths: Full list of singers we've lost 'The Masked Singer' spoilers: Who is Griffin? Click here to read the full article.
