Fans were treated to a glorious surprise when the Australian Survivor finale aired in September, as Network 10 revealed an All Star season would be dropping in early 2020.
“Early next year, we are turning Australian Survivor up a notch,” host Jonathan LaPaglia says of the new season. “The game’s biggest all-stars return, to go head-to-head in the ultimate battle.
“They might be the best of the best, but this time, we’re not going to make it easy.”
At the 10 Upfronts in Sydney, the network confirmed Australian Survivor will be airing TWICE in 2020, beginning with the All Stars season in early February. Not only that, they’ve also revealed 14 of the 24 contestants who will be returning to our screens in a bid to be named Sole Survivor.
Network 10’s Chief Content Officer Beverley McGarvey confirmed that “big players” from season one would be coming back, along with a few fan-favourites from season two, and two of the biggest “champions” from season three and season four.
Scroll through to meet the contestants of Australian Survivor: All Stars – updated as soon as they’re announced
David Genat
David Genat (Champions V Contenders, Season 4)
Well, well, well, what do we have here? It’s David Genat! The international model and one of the best game players Australian Survivor has ever seen – despite being sent home with an immunity idol in his pocket.
“David from the most recent season is playing again,” Beverley revealed today. “Which is phenomenal given that he had about a three-minute break before he had to go back to Fiji!”
We can’t wait to have the Golden God back on our screens.
Mat Rogers
Mat Rogers (Champions V Contenders Season 3)
“Mat wanted to play again, which we’re super excited by,” Beverley reveals.
Mat (right) is another Champion who was sent packing with an immunity idol in his pocket. We think Mat and David will have a lot to talk about with their near-identical blindsides!
Henry Nicholson
Henry Nicholson (Season 2)
“I loved Henry,” Beverley says. “That he pretended to be a yoga instructor when he really couldn’t do any yoga at all, which is great!”
We can’t wait to see what sneaky Henry gets up to this time!
Mark “Tarzan” Herlaar
Mark “Tarzan” Herlaar (Season 2)
Tarzan returns! After becoming the fourth person voted out, Tarzan is back for another shot at the jungle.
Brooke Jowett
Brooke Jowett (Season 1)
Way back in the first season, Brooke came THIS close to taking out the title of Sole Survivor. Becoming the fifth member of the jury on Day 45, Brooke was known for forging strong alliances.
One person she may not be excited to see in the jungle is Flick, who flipped their alliance when she thought Brooke was too strong of a threat…
Felicity “Flick” Egginton
Felicity “Flick” Egginton (Season 1)
You can only remain best friends in the jungle for so long, as Flick well knows. Will she try to reunite with Brooke and forge a strong alliance in All Stars? We can’t wait to see how this plays out…
Nick Iadanza
Nick Iadanza (Season 1)
He’s back! “Nick in particular, you may remember played this villainous character in season one,” Beverley says, adding they’re excited for the return of such big players.
He became the first member of the jury on Day 37, and his sassy facial expressions will forever live on in Survivor memes. Welcome back, Nick!
Survivor All Stars 2020 teaser trailer
Shane Gould
Shane Gould (Champions vs Contenders, Season 5)
The former Olympic swimming legend was initially written off by her tribemates on Champions vs Contenders last year, who assumed her physical weakness would be a problem. But the 63-year-old went on to be crowned the winner and became the oldest person to ever win any international form of Survivor.
We can’t wait to see how she will fare in this season!
Lydia
Lydia Lassila (Champions vs Contenders, Season 5)
The former Olympic freestyle skiier’s strength is her best asset, so much so that on her season, she was seen a such a physical threat that she was voted out in 12th place. After being ruthlessly blindsided and labelled one of the game’s biggest threats, Lydia is out for revenge and reward.
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AK
Aaron ‘AK’ Knight (Season 2)
During his time on Australian Survivor, AK played a big game and was responsible for some of the season’s biggest blindsides. We’re expecting even more of this strategic game play in 2020.
Jericho Malabonga
Jericho Malabonga (Season 2)
He’s the nice guy who was crowned Sole Survivor in 2017 over rival Tara Pitt in the season two finale. But despite Jericho’s friendly demeanour, he’ll do anything it takes to win.
Phoebe Timmins
Phoebe Timmins (Season 1)
Phoebe was a strong player, with her strategic idol plays ousting two of the strongest members of Vavau, Rohan and Craig, after the tribe swap with Saanapu.
We’re excited to see how she handles some of the big players in All Stars.
Locky Gilbert
Locky Gilbert (season two)
Challenge Beast Locky Gilbert will be back with a vengeance and ready to prove his worth, and he knows he’s got a giant target on his back this time around.
Zach Kozyrski
Zach Kozyrski (season 3)
One of the most controversial players to hit the island, Zach was not a favourite among his past castaways. Having learnt from his mistakes, Zach is ready for a do-over and the chance to prove to everyone that there’s more to him than what meets the eye.
Shonee Fairfax
Shonee Fairfax (season 3)
Shonee was the last Contender standing in Season 3, making it to top four. A happy go-lucky player, Shonee was misjudged throughout her season and she hopes they do it all again for All Stars.
Moana Hope
Moana Hope (season 3)
Back for redemption and a second chance for the win, Moana returns to All Stars. After controversially leaving the game early in Season 3, Moana has unfinished business she needs to settle and she isn’t going to let the opportunity pass her by.
Sharn Coombes
Sharn Coombes (season 3)
Straight talking and secret strategist, Sharn is coming back for her second chance to finally take out the win. After coming second to Shane Gould, Sharn is chomping at the bit to do it all again. Only this time, she isn’t willing to accept anything other than the winning title.
Jacqui Peterson
Jacqui Peterson (season 3)
Jacqui is out to prove that a 52-year-old can take on people half their age and make it to the end. People often think of her as a sweet marriage celebrant who wouldn’t hurt a fly but let’s not forget Jacqui is also a professional body builder who can take on any one of these All Stars on any day of the week.
Lee Carseldine
Lee Carseldine (season 1)
The original nice guy and runner up of Season 1, Lee is back for All Stars and his second chance at taking out the win. As the unofficial hero of his season, Lee believed, and still does, that playing honestly can take you all the way.
Michelle Dougan
Michelle Dougan (season 2)
Having made it to the top four of Season 2, Michelle turned out to be a strategic player who was grossly underestimated. If the others know what’s good for them, they won’t overlook her as a major threat.
Abbey Cholmes
Abbey Cholmes (season 4)
A major physical threat in Season 4, Abbey was untouchable within her alliance, consisting of winner Pia Miranda and Janine ‘The Godmother’ Allis. Having made it to Jury Villa, Abbey is back for All Stars and ready to take things to the next level.
Daisy Richardson
Daisy Richardson, (season 4)
Lovable and loud, Daisy is the youngest player on All Stars. After making it to Jury Villa in Season 4, Daisy is coming back stronger and more determined to win. But will she be able to find an alliance as strong as her partner in crime, Shaun Hamspon?
Harry
Harry Hills (Champions vs Contenders, Season 6)
The ice cream maker from WA famously took down “The Godmother” Janine Allis on the most recent season of Survivor, a task no one thought was possible. This guy is a dark horse the tribe will need to watch closely.
John Eastoe
John Eastoe, (season 4)
Did someone say nudie run? Known for his fashionable mullet and nudie runs along the beach in Season 4, John is the Aussie larrikin that took everyone by surprise. Yes, he’s a challenge beast but he’s also single. Did you hear that, ladies? Single.
