Australian Survivor is mixing things up! In a worldwide first, the iconic reality show is pairing up some of the biggest names in the country alongside everyday Aussies to compete in Australian Survivor: Rivals.
While previous seasons of Survivor have been famously shot in Samoa, this season will take place on the beaches of Malaysia, and we can’t wait to see what new challenges this different tropical landscape throws at the players.
What is the premise of Australian Survivor: Rivals
In an exciting new twist, Australian Survivor: Rivals is pitting a combination of Aussie TV stars and every day people against each other. But this time around, they’re not exactly selected at random. Every player has a mirror, a person with very similar skills and experience, playing on the opposite team.
Each player not only has to work with their tribe, but find a way to essentially beat their rival in the game to win a whopping prize of half a million dollars.
Who is hosting Australian Survivor: Rivals?
After a brilliant first season taking the reigns from Jonathan LaPaglia, the Golden God David Genat will be returning to host this season of Australian Survivor: Rivals.
Meet the contestants of Australian Survivor: Rivals
Adam Ashley-Cooper & Robbie Farah
Rugby League star Adam Ashley-Cooper, 42, is going head to head with Rugby Union star Robbie Farah, 42.
Heath Shaw & Adam Cooney
It’s battle of the AFL legends when Heath Shaw, 40, and Adam Cooney, 40, are paired up as rivals.
“I’m coming on Australian Survivor to put myself in an uncomfortable position again and test the boundaries, which I haven’t done for a while,” Heath says.
“It’s time to see if I’ve got any competitive juices left in me,” quips Adam.
“Let’s bring back the Anzac Day rivalry between me and Heath. I never won a Grand Final and I didn’t beat Heath on Anzac Day either. But this is where I get my revenge, on Australian Survivor!”
Lincoln Lewis & Bernard Curry
They’ve played some incredibly popular roles on Aussie TV, but now actors Lincoln Lewis, 38, and Bernard Curry, 52, are facing off.
Christian Wilkins & Mitch Churi
They know how to dazzles the stars on the red carpet, but how will charismatic podcaster Mitch Churi, 30, go up against the fashionable Christian Wilkins, 31?
Jorden Tually & Yusuf Omar
Vlogger Jorden Tually, 32, is known for his videos travelling the world and sharing it with his followers online. Now, he’s living out his dream by going on Australian Survivor alongside journalist and blogger Yusuf Omar, 36.
Josh Robinson & Louis Liu
Josh Robinson, 26, and Louis Lui, 37, are two of the most mysterious players in the line up. They have only been described as “rebels” and we can’t wait to learn more about them.
Alisa Fraser & Lysandra Fraser
Australian Survivor: Rivals is keeping it in the family with this one! Former The Block contestants and twins Alisa Fraser, 42, and Lysandra Fraser, 42, are on opposite tribes.
Kerri Pottharst & Danielle Scott
Olympic gold medallist beach volleyballer player Kerri Pottharst, 61, is going up against four-time Winter Olympian and aerial skier Danielle Scott, 36, You just know they’re going to play the game big time.
Sharni Layton & Sarah Yatim
Fiercely competitive Netballer Sharni Layton, 38, and football star Sarah Yatim, 31, won’t be taking it easy on one another.
Ellie Gonsalves & Kaitlyn Souksamlane-Tan
International model Ellie Gonsalves, 35, is going up against Kaitlyn Souksamlane-Tan, 36. Not a lot of known about Kaitlyn except that she’s a “diva”. Iconic.
Portia Ferdinand and Emily Jones
It’s the battle of the wits with lawyers Portia Ferdinand, 27, and Emily Jones, 34.
Kate Allan & Eva Bantin
Kate Allan, 36, and Eva Bantin, 51, are the super mums this season. We all know mums can do anything, but can they become the sole Survivor?
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