Everything you need to know about the BBC's reboot of Survivor
The new series has arrived!
If you cast your minds back to the early Noughties, you'll no doubt remember watching competitive gameshow Survivor, which aired on ITV for two series between 2001-2002.
The show, which was based on the international franchise of the same name, featured a group of 'castaways' as they attempted to provide food, water, shelter, and fire for themselves, as well as competing in challenges for rewards and immunity from being dumped from the island.
Despite being cancelled by ITV after two series, BBC bosses confirmed last year that they've revived the series, and now the series has finally landed!
When is Survivor on TV?
Survivor launched on Saturday 28th October, with the second episode on Sunday 29th October.
The series will air every Saturday and Sunday night for eight weeks.
What is Survivor?
Survivor is a reality TV show which first aired on ITV between 2001-2002. The show is known as the 'greatest game on earth' with over 50 adaptations across the world.
In 2022, the BBC announced they had plans to reboot the show, with Kate Phillips, Director of Unscripted at the BBC saying: "Survivor is a global television hit and to be able to bring one of TV’s most successful formats to audiences in the UK in a uniquely BBC way is a very exciting prospect indeed.”
The BBC describe the new series as: 'The ultimate physical and psychological gameshow promises viewers a compelling test of brains, brawn and betrayal as players compete to outwit, out play and outlast their rivals to be crowned the Ultimate Survivor.'
How does Survivor work?
The 18 contestants will be divided into 'two tribes' as they go head-to-head in a range of physical and psychological challenges, before merging into one group as one person takes the cash prize and becomes the Ultimate Survivor.
The brand new series will be made up of 16 episodes, featuring 20 carefully selected contestants from across the UK.
Who are the contestants on Survivor?
The contestants were revealed in mid-October. Check out the cast below:
Sabrina
Lee
Christopher S
Hannah
Shai
Rach C
Jess
Rachel G
Tinuke
Doug
Leilani
Ren
Ashleigh
Laurence
Richard
Matthew
Nathan
Pegleg
Who is hosting Survivor?
Joel Dommett has been announced as the host.
Where is Survivor being filmed?
The series was filmed in the Dominican Republic earlier this year.
What is the prize for Survivor?
One Survivor will win a cash prize of £100,000 and the title of Sole Survivor.
Natalka Znak, CEO Remarkable Entertainment said: “Survivor is ‘the greatest gameshow on earth’ for a reason - it has everything - reality, adventure, drama, and the ultimate game. I can’t wait to be boots on the ground, working with Paul Osborne, Stephen Lovelock and the fantastic team at Remarkable to make this epic series for the BBC.”
How to apply for Survivor?
Applications for the show closed on Monday 6th March 2023.
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