Clutch your tribal torches, because Network 10 is about to usher in a new era of Australian Survivor, and we’ve got a brand spanking new trailer with what you can expect. Here’s everything we know so far about Australian Survivor: Redemption, including its 2026 premiere date.
ICYMI, the world of Australian Survivor has had quite the shake-up following its two explosive 2025 seasons. For the first time in Aussie Survivor history, Jonathan LaPaglia will NOT be hosting.
Instead, recurring Survivor contestant and winner of Deal or No Deal Island David ‘Golden God’ Genat has been handed the snuffer in 2026’s season of the survival shebang.
“Getting to come back as host after playing three times is such an honour,” Genat said of his brand-spanking new gig.
“But Survivor is not about me; it’s about the incredible players who put everything on the line to outwit, outplay, and outlast.
“I am pumped for the fans to meet the new crop of Survivors next season.”
So if you’re also “pumped” to see the “new crop of Survivors”, including a new era with Genat as host, here’s everything we know so far about Australian Survivor: Redemption.
Here’s everything we know so far about Australian Survivor: Redemption
Table of contents
- When does Australian Survivor: Redemption come out?
- Is there a trailer for Australian Survivor: Redemption?
- Who is in the cast of Australian Survivor: Redemption?
- Who is the host of Australian Survivor: Redemption?
- What is Australian Survivor: Redemption about?
- Where can we watch Australian Survivor: Redemption?
When does Australian Survivor: Redemption come out?
Network 10 has revealed that Australian Survivor: Redemption will kick off Monday, February 23, 2026.
Is there a trailer for Australian Survivor: Redemption?
Clutch your torches and form your alliances, ‘cos Australian Survivor has dropped THREE saucy teasers for its new era.
In the first trailer, Survivor enthusiasts get a taste of the “new crop” of castaways, challenges and Genat as host.
In another teaser — which goes for 30 seconds — Australian Survivor: Redemption has revealed that someone named “Dirty Harry” is about to pull “the dirtiest move” in the game.
Take a peep below at all the tension you can expect to cop this season:
In another teaser, Survivor fans got to see all the new (and old) castaways that’ll be battling it out for that sweet, sweet redemption and cash.
@survivorau 🚨Fire up the group chats, we have a launch date!🚨 #SurvivorAU | Starts Monday Feb 23 on @Channel 10 ♬ original sound – SurvivorAU
Who is in the cast of Australian Survivor: Redemption?
As predicted by reality TV gossip account, @realitytv_fan, returning Survivors Harry Hills, Simon Mee, Brooke Jowett and Mark Warnock will be battling out for a shot at redemption.
Alongside these returning castaways, Big Brother Australia‘s Johnson Ashak and The Traitors New Zealand‘s Cat Hooker will also be wielding a torch for a touch of Survivor glory.
While Network 10 has yet to release the cast bios for the rest of the Australian Survivor: Redemption contenders, we can expect to see pro wrestler Jackson, MMA fighter Cameron, CEO Richard, AFL Indigenous talent lead Ben, acupuncturist Lanche, students Tez and Sally, chef Faith, fraud prevention specialist Keeley, truck driver Caleb, country musician Don, model Lyndl, stay-at-home mum Loz, vet nurse Paula, pastor Daniel, artist Lottie, NDIS support worker Aisha and writer Eliza.
Who is the host of Australian Survivor: Redemption?
If you heard the hullabaloo surrounding the hosting duties of Australian Survivor after LaPaglia was confirmed to be out, you would know that Genat has been tapped to take on the hosting reins.
Ahead of Network 10’s Australian Survivor: Redemption reveal, Genat said: “Next year, a new era begins for Australian Survivor. I cannot wait for the challenge and am so honoured to be part of this brilliant new season.”
What is Australian Survivor: Redemption about?
In this new era of Australian Survivor, all 24 players will enter the game with a “persona mission”, think of something to prove or make right. So instead of winning just for glory, they’re here to rewrite history and their story.
Where can we watch Australian Survivor: Redemption?
You can watch Australian Survivor: Redemption on Channel 10 and 10Play when February 23 rolls around.
For now, as we wait for Australian Survivor: Redemption, you can rewatch all of Australian Survivor on 10play, featuring OG LaPaglia.
Image source: Network 10.
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