New Rivals Cast
Australian Survivor reveals a star-studded 24-person rivals cast featuring athletes and actors for 2027.
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Alisa and Lysandra Fraser previously won more than $1 million across two seasons of The Block. They won The Block: Sky High in 2013 after their apartment sold for $1.435 million, then earned an even larger auction profit when they returned for The Block: Fans v Faves.
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David Genat acknowledged that some fans opposed Jonathan LaPaglia’s replacement but said he welcomed the challenge: “I like pressure. I like proving people wrong.” LaPaglia, meanwhile, described the host change as one of the show’s “craziest” blindsides.
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The cast includes a reality-television first for actor Bernard Curry, who will become the first Australian contestant to compete on Australian Survivor, Big Brother and The Amazing Race. He will face fellow Home and Away actor Lincoln Lewis.
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Heath Shaw said he was joining the series to leave his comfort zone and “test the boundaries,” while Adam Cooney framed their matchup as an opportunity to settle their old Anzac Day sporting rivalry, saying, “This is where I get my revenge, on Australian Survivor!”
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The celebrity-focused casting prompted viewers to compare the program with I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! and call for a return to the show’s earlier format featuring ordinary Australians, with one critic asking, “Whatever happened to the ordinary 24 people?”
Australian Survivor is coming back in 2027 with a star-studded twist: 24 celebrities split into two rival tribes in Malaysia. Mamamia reports that the cast features reality TV stars, athletes, and actors paired against opponents who match their strengths and personalities. The show will offer a $500,000 prize, but the celebrity-heavy lineup has sparked backlash from viewers who want ordinary Australians back on screen.
David Genat will host the new season, replacing Jonathan LaPaglia. LaPaglia called the host change one of the show's "craziest" blindsides, while Genat said he welcomed the challenge. The cast includes Olympic athletes, NRL stars like Heath Shaw and Adam Cooney, actors Bernard Curry and Lincoln Lewis, and reality TV twins Alisa and Lysandra Fraser, who will compete directly against each other.
The Block Twins Face Off on Survivor
Identical twins Alisa and Lysandra Fraser will bring their real-life rivalry to Survivor. Real Estate confirms the twins previously won over $1 million across two seasons of The Block. They first won The Block: Sky High in 2013 when their apartment sold for $1.435 million, then returned for The Block: Fans v Faves and earned an even larger profit.
Now they'll compete directly against each other on the island. The sibling matchup marks a rare moment where family bonds become strategic leverage. Their experience managing high-pressure renovation projects under tight deadlines could give them an edge in physical and mental challenges on Survivor.
NRL and Olympic Stars Bring Athletic Edge
The 2027 cast is loaded with sports figures seeking redemption and glory. Heath Shaw said he joined to leave his comfort zone and "test the boundaries." Mamamia reports that Adam Cooney will face off against his old Anzac Day sporting rival, framing their matchup as the chance to "get my revenge, on Australian Survivor!"
The lineup also includes rugby legend Robbie Farah, Wallabies star Adam Ashley-Cooper, and Olympic athletes. Their physical conditioning and competitive drive could dominate physical immunity challenges. But Survivor often favors strategic thinking over raw athleticism, leaving these sports figures vulnerable to blindsides.
A Casting Change Draws Mixed Fan Reactions
David Genat replaces longtime host Jonathan LaPaglia. LaPaglia described the change as one of the show's "craziest" blindsides. Genat said he welcomed the challenge: "I like pressure. I like proving people wrong." The host shift marks a major departure for the franchise after years of LaPaglia's steady leadership.
Fans have expressed disappointment over the celebrity-focused cast. Chattr reports some viewers compared the show to I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! One critic asked: "Whatever happened to the ordinary 24 people?" Bernard Curry will become the first Australian to compete on Survivor, Big Brother, and The Amazing Race—a reality TV first that highlights the star power over everyday contestants.
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