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The Australian version of the reality game show Survivor, two series were attempted in 2002 (on Nine Network) and 2006 (on Seven Network) without success. In 2016, Network Ten rebooted the series to huge acclaim and success, and has attracted a big international following with an average of two episodes airing each week.

The post-2016 format varies from most international versions as it features 24 castaways competing for 50-55 days for the title of Sole Survivor and the $500,000 prize, and features a few non-elimination rounds.

The series is hosted by Jonathan LaPaglia.

WARNING: Spoilers ahead are unmarked. You have been warned.

Recap (2016-present)

Australian Survivor 2016 Location: Upolu, Samoa

Upolu, Samoa Number of castaways: 24

24 Starting tribes: Aganoa, Saanapu and Vavau, named after local villages Merged tribe: Fia Fia, Samoan for "to be happy"

Aganoa, Saanapu and Vavau, named after local villages Winner: Kristie Bennett of Sydney, New South Wales Australian Survivor 2017 Location: Upolu, Samoa

Upolu, Samoa Number of castaways: 24

24 Starting tribes: Asaga and Samatau, named after local villages Merged tribe: Asatoa, a portmanteau of the starting tribes and Samoa

Asaga and Samatau, named after local villages Winner: Jericho Malabonga of Melbourne, Victoria Champions vs. Contenders (2018) Location: Savusavu, Fiji

Savusavu, Fiji Number of castaways: 24

24 Starting tribes: Champions (made up of public figures from fields such as sports and entertainment) and Contenders (made up of everyday Australians) Merged tribe: Koro Savu, Fijian for "village of the waterfall"

Champions (made up of public figures from fields such as sports and entertainment) and Contenders (made up of everyday Australians) Winner: Shane Gould of Bicheno, Tasmania Champions vs. Contenders (2019) Location: Savusavu, Fiji

Savusavu, Fiji Number of castaways: 24

24 Starting tribes: Champions (made up of public figures from fields such as sports and entertainment) and Contenders (made up of everyday Australians) Merged tribe: Soli Bula, Fijian for "sacrifice"

Champions (made up of public figures from fields such as sports and entertainment) and Contenders (made up of everyday Australians) Winner: Pia Miranda of Melbourne, Victoria All Stars (Summer 2020) Location: Savusavu, Fiji

Savusavu, Fiji Number of castaways: 24

24 Starting tribes: Makuta and Vakama, Fijian for "to strike" and "to burn" respectively. Merged tribe: Kalokalo, Fijian for "stars".

Makuta and Vakama, Fijian for "to strike" and "to burn" respectively. Winner: David Genat of New York City (originally from Perth, Western Australia)

The first Reunion Show.

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