Australian Survivor: Redemption
| Australian Survivor: Redemption | |
|---|---|
| Season 14 | |
| Presented by | David Genat |
| No. of days | 47 |
| No. of castaways | 24 |
| Location | Upolu, Samoa |
| Release | |
| Original network | Network 10 |
| Original release | 23 February 2026 |
| Additional information | |
| Filming dates | 31 July – 15 September 2025[1] |
| Season chronology | |
Australian Survivor: Redemption, is the fourteenth season of Australian Survivor and the twelfth to air on Network 10. The season is set to premiere on 23 February 2026[2] and is based on the international reality competition franchise Survivor.
Production
Immediately following vote out on Survivor: Australia V The World on 18 August 2025, David Genat was announced as the new host, replacing Jonathan LaPaglia, who had hosted the series since its revival in 2016.[3] At the same time, the season’s title and its return to filming in Samoa were revealed. Filming was already underway at the time of the announcement, and the season was confirmed to air in 2026. With a new host and new direction, this season has been marketed as the "New Era" of Australian Survivor. The following day, Genat shared a behind-the-scenes video on social media, offering a sneak peek at one of the challenge sets.[4] The premier date was announced to be 23 February 2026.[5]
Contestants
The four returning players, Brooke Jowett, Harry Hills, Mark Warnock and Simon Mee, were revealed by Network 10 along with the first trailer featuring the full cast.[6] In addition to the returning Survivor players, the season also features Johnson Ashak from Big Brother Australia 2022, Cat Hooker from The Traitors NZ 2, and Don Rogers, a singer who particpated on The Voice and is a brother of former Australian Survivor player Mat Rogers.[7]
| Contestant | Original tribe | Merged tribe | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aisha Washington 29, Brisbane, QLD |
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| Ben Davis 28, Adelaide, SA |
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| Blanche Cruz 50, Gold Coast, QLD |
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| Brooke Jowett 32, Melbourne, VIC 2016 All Stars |
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| Caleb Beeby 28, Tarwin Lower, VIC |
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| Cameron Quashie 26, Melbourne, VIC |
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| Cat Hooker 41, Melbourne, VIC |
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| Daniel Lindberg 28, South Hedland, WA |
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| Don Rogers 51, Sydney, NSW |
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| Eliza Reilly 35, Adelaide, SA |
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| Faith Setiawan 34, Bella Vista, NSW |
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| Harry Hills 35, Perth, WA Champions V Contenders II All Stars |
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| Jackson Goonrey 25, Sydney, NSW |
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| Johnson Ashak 29, Maroubra, NSW |
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| Keeley Jenkinson 30, Sunshine Coast, QLD |
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| Lauren "Loz" Mac 48, Maungakotukutuku, NZ |
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| Lottie Rae 33, Trangie, NSW |
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| Lyndl Kean 34, Sydney, NSW |
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| Mark Warnock 37, Townsville, QLD Titans V Rebels |
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| Paula Drew 32, Perth, WA |
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| Richard Skimin 46, Sydney, NSW |
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| Sally Foord 36, Dunsborough, WA |
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| Simon Mee 35, Brisbane, QLD Brains V Brawn Heores V Villains |
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| Tez Vlamis 24, Melbourne, VIC |
Season summary
| Episode | Challenge winner(s) | Eliminated | Finish | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Original air date | Reward | Immunity | ||
| 1 | "Episode 1" | 23 February 2026 | ||||
- Notes
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Timeline | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 1 | "Episode 1" | TBA | 23 February 2026 |
Voting history
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Ratings
Ratings
| Wk | Episode | Airdate | Timeslot | Overnight | 7 Day Timeshift | Source | |||||
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| Reach viewers | Total viewers | Rank | Reach viewers | Total viewers | Rank | ||||||
| 1 | 1 | "Episode 1" | 23 February 2026 | Monday 7:00 pm | |||||||
References
- ^ Pitman, Jeff (8 November 2025). "SurvivorAU 12: Redemption calendar". True Dork Times. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ Manibog, Rebekah (26 January 2026). "Everything We Know About Australian Survivor: Redemption & Its New Era So Far". Pedestian. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ "David Genat confirmed to host Australian Survivor: Redemption". 18 August 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ "David Genat on Instagram: We are on!!! @survivorau REDEMPTION is underway!! its gonna be a banger!!! big love to you all from Samoa".
- ^ Manibog, Rebekah (26 January 2026). "Everything We Know About Australian Survivor: Redemption & Its New Era So Far". Pedestian. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ James, A (20 January 2026). "Trailer for Australian Survivor introduces new host David Genat after Jonathan LaPaglia's departure". MSN. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ Costello, Orlaith (4 February 2026). "Meet the cast of Australian Survivor 2026: Redemption". The Australian Women's Weekly. Retrieved 4 February 2026.