Australian Survivor is coming back for a surprise second season in 2025! And some of our absolute favourites are returning to our screens for Survivor: Australia V The World.
Network 10 has released a teaser trailer (see video above!)
So, without further ado, here’s everything you need to know about the show.
What’s the release date for Survivor: Australia V The World this year?
Australian Survivor: Australia V World hit our screens on Sunday, 17 August at 7pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
Where can I watch Survivor: Australia V The World?
You can watch all previous seasons and episodes of Australian Survivor on-demand at 10Play. And if you’re curious about what happened in season ten, read our guide here.
What is this season’s theme of Survivor: Australia V The World?
Since its third season, Australian Survivor has had themes. The first themed season was season three, which was “Champions V Contenders I”. In the years following, the themes were: “Champions V Contenders II”, “All Stars”, “Brain V Brawn’, ‘Blood V Water’, ‘Heroes V Villains’, ‘Titans V Rebels’, and “Brains V Brawn II”.
As its name suggests, this season will feature two tribes. One Australian tribe is packed with returning favourites. And one international tribe with some of the best players of the franchise across the globe.
Who hosts Australian Survivor?
Australian actor and television personality Jonathan LaPaglia (or JLP) has been the host of Australian Survivor since 2016, when the show was revived by Network 10.
Jonathan LaPaglia, otherwise known as JLP, is originally from Adelaide, South Australia and initially pursued a career in medicine before switching to acting in the 90s.
He has since acted and presented in the US, where he resides with his wife, actress Ursula Brooks and their daughter. In addition to hosting Australian Survivor, in October 2023, it was announced that he would co-host a reboot of Top Gear Australia for Paramount Plus, alongside I’m a Celeb… alum and host of The Amazing Race Australia, Beau Ryan and Blair Joscelyne.
Unfortunately, Australia V The World is the final season with JLP as the host! The Golden God, David Genat, is taking over his spot. David revealed the news after he was (spoiler alert) voted off.
David has been sharing updates on the next season of Australian Survivor, which will be aired next year.
Where is Australian Survivor filmed?
In 2025, Australian Survivor season ten will be filmed in Upolu, Samoa.
Australian Survivor has taken place in numerous locations over its tenure. Its first and second seasons were filmed in Upolu, Samoa. The third, fourth and fifth seasons moved to Savusavu, Fiji. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown shifted the sixth and seventh seasons to Cloncurry and Charters Towers, Queensland, respectively. Post-pandemic, the eighth and ninth seasons saw filming return to Upolu, Samoa.
What is the prize of Survivor: Australia V The World?
You mean in addition to the glory of the title of Sole Survivor? And knowing you have outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted your fellow survivors? Well, this season the winner will also receive $250,000. This is half the normal prize pool, but the season is also halved, so go figure.
What is the gameplay of Survivor: Australia V The World?
This season is different to previous ones. Instead of 24 castaways, there are 14. And instead of spending 40+ days in the wilderness, the game will be played over 16 days.
So, the season will start with 14 castaways divided into two “tribes”. For the first half of the season, these tribes must compete in two challenges in each episode. These challenges are a combination of obstacle courses that require agility, strength, or great balance, as well as teamwork and good deduction for puzzles.
The first challenge is usually a reward challenge, the winning prize of which is generally food of some kind. In contrast, the second challenge is for immunity. The winning tribe goes back to camp with an immunity idol. The losing tribe must attend a tribal council where they have to vote for a tribe member.
However, hidden amongst the lush greenery surrounding the camps are individual immunity idols. Players who find one can use it to save themselves or another tribe member at the tribal council. Survivors can also find or win advantages, often with lots of caveats.
About mid-way through the season, there is normally a “tribe swap”. This is when castaways are randomly reassigned to a tribe. This can either make or break a player’s gameplay. It’s unclear if this will happen this season, as there are fewer players and less time.
Furthermore, normally, when we get down to about ten castaways, the tribes merge into one new tribe. From that point on, instead of the challenges being team challenges, they are individual. Survivors must compete for individual immunity.
Who are the contestants of Survivor: Australia V The World?
As aforementioned, there are 14 castaways on this season of Australian Survivor.
Find out who they all are over here.
Who won Survivor: Australia V The World?
To the surprise of no one, given her tenure and skill at the game, the now five-time player Parvati Swallow won Survivor: Australia V The World.
She played a near-perfect game, receiving zero votes at any tribal council (except the final one to secure her victory, of course). She successfully used idols and advantages (except for the one which Luke convinced her to tear up). Plus, she had a strong alliance with Parvati, created strong alliances and successfully removed her biggest challenge threats without ever becoming a target herself.
It’s her second time winning Sole Survivor and the perfect way to end her Survivor journey…or has she? Time will tell.
