It got off to a disappointing start in the ratings, but now Channel Ten's Australian Survivor is making a comeback.

Sunday's episode, aired on August 7, earned 607,000 viewers, a slight increase over the previous episode, while Monday's installment was even higher with 637,000 viewers.

While the gains may seem small, it's a huge improvement compared to Channel Seven's rival Hell's Kitchen, which has started bleeding viewers following a solid showing for the premiere.

Is Australian Survivor making a comeback? Channel Ten's reality series has seen a ratings increase over its last two episodes

While Hell's Kitchen's August 6 premiere originally creamed Survivor in the ratings, the following two episodes lost approximately 200,000 viewers, putting Survivor ahead in the ratings.

Survivor is also faring much better in the coveted 18-49 demographic, which is the key demo for advertisers.

Due to the younger viewership, Ten has highlighted Survivor's digital performance through their Tenplay streaming service.

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According to the network, streams this season are up a whopping 87% from last season.

Ten has made several changes to the show this year, including more creative challenges and more cutthroat players after last season's cast was criticised for not being strategic enough.

Following the premiere, TEN Chief Content Officer, Beverley McGarvey told TV Tonight: 'It is a great show, with extraordinary contestants, drama and challenges.

Important: Survivor is also faring much better in the coveted 18-49 demographic, which is the key demo for advertisers

Online: Due to the younger viewership, Ten has highlighted Survivor's digital performance through their Tenplay streaming service

'Australian Survivor dominated social media last night and we are confident viewers will engage with the show – across all platforms – as the new season unfolds.'

A record-breaking 20,000 people applied to be on the show - the most for any series in Ten's history.

This season's contestents include wedding DJ A.K, scheming flight attendant Jericho, outspoken wedding celebrant Jacqui, adventure guide Locky, endurance athlete Sam, former Olympian Ziggy, and former Special Ops Commander Mark.