Australian Survivor: Redemption is the upcoming twelfth season of the Network Ten incarnation of the competitive reality TV show Australian Survivor.
Production[]
Immediately after his broadcasted elimination in Australia v The World on 18 August 2025, David Genat (Sole Survivor of All Stars) was announced as the new host of Australian Survivor, replacing Jonathan LaPaglia, who hosted the series since the franchise's revival in 2016. Additionally, the new season's title and return to filming in Samoa were announced. Filming had already been underway by the time of the announcement, and the season was confirmed to be airing in 2026.[1] The day after, David posted a behind the scenes video showing a sneak peek of a challenge set on his social media.[2]
Twists/Changes[]
- Returning Players: Brooke Jowett from (2016), Harry Hills from Champions v Contenders (2019) (both also from All Stars), Simon Mee from Brains v Brawn and Heroes v Villains, and Mark Warnock from Titans v Rebels all return for a chance at redemption.
Castaways[]
| Contestant | Tribe Affiliation | Finish | Votes Against | |
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Brooke Jowett 32, Melbourne, VIC Australian Survivor (2016) & All Stars |
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Harry Hills 35, Perth, WA Champions v Contenders (2019) & All Stars |
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Simon Mee 35, Brisbane, QLD Brains v Brawn (2021) & Heroes v Villains |
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Mark Warnock 37, Townsville, QLD Titans v Rebels |
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Season Summary[]
Voting History[]
Trivia[]
References[]
| Australian Survivor Seasons | |
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| Nine Network | Seven Network |
| 2002 | Celebrity |
| Network Ten | |
| 2016 • 2017 • Champions v Contenders (2018) • Champions v Contenders (2019) • All Stars • Brains v Brawn (2021) • Blood v Water • Heroes v Villains • Titans v Rebels • Brains v Brawn II • Australia v The World • Redemption | |