History of Australian Survivor in Timeline

Australian Survivor is an Australian reality game show where contestants, called 'castaways,' are marooned in an isolated location and must secure basic necessities like food, water, and shelter. They compete in challenges for rewards and immunity. Castaways are eliminated through votes by their peers in tribal council. The last remaining contestant is crowned the 'Sole Survivor' and wins a A$500,000 prize.

2002: Nine Network's Commitment to Airing Australian Survivor

Due to Nine Network's commitment in airing their 2002 version of Australian Survivor, Survivor US: Marquesas never aired in Australia.

2002: First Australian Version Aired

In 2002, the first Australian version of the Survivor format aired on the Nine Network. It was filmed in late 2001 and was a contractual obligation to continue broadcasting American Survivor.

2002: Series Aired on Nine Network

In 2002, the first season of Australian Survivor aired on the Nine Network. As of 2023, Nine Network also holds the broadcast rights to the American edition of Survivor.

2006: Celebrity Edition Aired on Seven Network

In 2006, a celebrity edition of Australian Survivor aired on the Seven Network. This iteration of the series only lasted one season due to low ratings.

2006: Seven Network Produces Celebrity Version

In 2006, the Seven Network produced a celebrity version of Australian Survivor due to a loophole in the contract between the Nine Network and Castaway Television.

2006: Charity Prize in Celebrity Edition

In the 2006 celebrity edition of Australian Survivor, a A$100,000 charity prize was awarded.

2013: Seasons Air on 9Go! and 9Now

Since 2013, recent seasons of American Survivor have aired on Nine's secondary channel, 9Go!, and streamed on 9Now shortly after the original American airing.

November 2015: Network Ten announced Revival of Series

In November 2015, Network Ten announced that it would be reviving Australian Survivor in 2016.

November 2015: Network Ten Announced New Season

In November 2015, Network Ten revealed plans to air a new season of Australian Survivor featuring regular contestants in the last quarter of 2016.

2015: Finale Broadcast as Simulcast

Since 2015, most seasons of American Survivor have had the finale broadcast as a Simulcast of the American Eastern Time broadcast across Australia.

August 2016: Series Commenced Airing on Network Ten

On 21 August 2016, Australian Survivor commenced airing on Network Ten after being revived.

2016: New Season to Air in Late 2016

Network Ten announced in November 2015 that a new season of Australian Survivor will air in the last quarter of 2016.

2017: CBS Acquisition of Network Ten

In 2017, CBS (the American broadcaster of Survivor) acquired Network Ten.

2017: Series Renewed for Another Season

In 2017, Network Ten renewed Australian Survivor for another season, leading to continuous renewals and yearly seasons.

December 2018: American Survivor Available on Paramount+

Starting in December 2018, CBS made the complete American Survivor series available on their paid Australian streaming platform, Paramount+.

January 2020: Talking Tribal Premiered

In January 2020, Talking Tribal, an aftershow discussing the strategies of castaways, premiered with a preview special on Friday 31 January 2020, before the premiere of All-Stars.

September 2020: Survivor NZ & SA Uploaded to 10 Play

As of September 2020, both seasons of Survivor NZ and the sixth and seventh seasons of Survivor South Africa were also uploaded on 10 Play.

August 2021: 10 All Access Renamed to Paramount+

In August 2021, 10 All Access was renamed to Paramount+.

June 2022: All Seasons Uploaded to 10 Play

As of June 2022, all seasons of American Survivor are uploaded to Network Ten's free streaming site, 10 Play.

2023: Nine Network Holds Broadcast Rights

As of 2023, the Nine Network holds the first-run Australian broadcast rights to the American edition of Survivor.

February 2025: Brains V Brawn II Premiered

On 17 February 2025, Australian Survivor was renewed for a twelfth season titled Brains V Brawn II, which premiered, with the season being filmed on the island of Upolu in Samoa.