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Never again
filling out the application form, for and with my partner (over my shoulder), as I type!
Good luck!
filling out the application form, for and with my partner (over my shoulder), as I type!
Oh yes that was a train wreck from the first episode. And the guy that won died a couple of years ago too didn't he? I think the whole show must have been jinxed. Plus, it denied Australian viewers the chance of seeing Survivor Marquesas, so when Boston Rob returned in a later season most people had no idea who he was.
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That's the thing, at the time it was considered the best season CBS had made. Nine really shot itself in the foot. But back then they only had Nine and Nine HD, there was no Go or Gem and they probably had more content than they could actually air.Was disappointed at the time not to see Marquesas, which surely can'r have been worse.
Hopefully they'll test everything out to make sure it will actually work. I recall a challenge from Nine's version where they had to keep a fire burning overnight, but because the area it was filmed was so fucking windy both flames were quickly extinguished and they played a game of Trivial Pursuit to determine a winner.Oh god, yes, I had forgotten about that.
Hopefully the boffins at Ten will remember Nine's effort, and perhaps rewatch it to remind them exactly how not to make Australian Survivor
^^as for that article, I mostly agree except for the suggestion they throw in a couple of celebrities or Russell fucking Hantz.
That's the thing, at the time it was considered the best season CBS had made. Nine really shot itself in the foot. But back then they only had Nine and Nine HD, there was no Go or Gem and they probably had more content than they could actually air.
^ Marquesas had the first legitimate power shift in Survivor history but to call it the best season at the time is a little outlandish
Omg, Rove would be a fantastic host! Maybe he'll put a bit of humour into it.
Omg, Rove would be a fantastic host! Maybe he'll put a bit of humour into it.
I disagree... I think that is an extremely fair assessment... The Australian Outback really just road on the back of the original... It had nothing special in terms of game-play... Africa fared even worse... Marquesas really was a breath of fresh air when it went to air...
I never said it was the best ever. Just at that time, way back in 2001 or whatever, there had only been three prior seasons, and this was definitely better than the two immediately prior. Possibly partly because it was the location - on an island again - and also because of the alliances playing out the way they did. I based my earlier comment on my American friends raving about how good it was, and I understand that back then that sentiment was quite widespread. Coming back with the hindsight of a further 30 episodes or whatever to say it was nothing special is a bit rich. Maybe by today's standards, but not, as I have said repeatedly, at the time.But gameplay wasn't even the focus of the show when it started so it's not like Marquesas was a cherished season. Of course everyone's entitled to their own opinion, but it's not like Marquesas was considered the best, or even considered anything, by the general audience.
Oh yes please Alex O'Loughlin...love himSurvivor Australia: How to get cast on the show and what star is winning the race to host?
December 2, 20154:34pm
Host with the most ... Jeff Probst is credited with the enduring success of the US series of Survivor.
Tiffany DunkNews Corp Australia Network
TEN’s decision to revive Survivor Australia in 2016 has generated plenty of buzz — and more contestant applications than any other show in the network’s history.
The number of those aspiring to outwit, outlast and outplay has now exceeded 6500 and the network said those numbers aren’t slowing down.
“We’ve had the biggest number of (contestant) applicants for any show we’ve done by a mile,” said Ten’s Chief Programming Office, Beverly McGarvey.
Outwit, outlast, outplay ... Jeff Probst doubles as host and executive producer for US Survivor.Source:Channel 9
“I’m talking thousands more, not just hundreds ... Getting Survivor right is the thing we will spend the most time on in 2016.”
With a small team quietly leaving the country this Sunday to scout an overseas island location, finding a suitable host will be the biggest hurdle for Ten.
Early favourite? ... Rove McManus has an existing friendship with Jeff Probst which could help him land the job.Source:Supplied
In the US, host Jeff Probst is considered to be the lynch pin for the show’s success and as such pressure is on to find the right match. And an insider working on the show has revealed there are some surprising names in the mix.
While Rove McManus has been widely speculated due to his friendship with Probst, he is far from the leading contender, said our source.
Big name ... Australian actor Alex O'Loughlin would bring star power along with his good looks for Ten.Source:Supplied
“Alex O’Loughlin from Hawaii 5-0 is being talked about,” the insider said. “Phil Breslin — who is like the Australian Bear Grylls is also a name being thrown around.”
Ahoy there Cameron ... Having hosted Pirate Master for Survivor creator Mark Burnett, Cameron Daddo is considered a contender.Source:Supplied
Others in contention are allegedly Cameron Daddo, who previously hosted Pirate Master, a failed US reality series from the makers of Survivor, huge Survivor fan and former Australian Idol host James Mathison and Gretel Killeen.
Survivor skills ... Science teacher turned survival expert Phil Breslin is in with a chance.Source:Supplied
“If Gretel can wrangle a houseful of Big Brother contestants, she’ll have no problems with Survivor,” joked our source.
Quick to react ... Gretel Killeen would bring the quick wit needed to keep up with Survivor contenders.Source:News Corp Australia
The show is about six months off from being filmed with a hosting announcement not expected until the new year.
Knowledge of the game ... Presenter James Mathison is a long-time Survivor fan.Source:News Corp Australia
Meanwhile the next round of casting is being swathed in secrecy to keep aspiring contestants on their toes, but our source said there are some criteria all will need to meet to go far on the show.
“Brains always win over brawn,” said our source.
“We’re looking for Aussies who are not afraid to share their strategy and their feelings and obviously we’re looking to represent all walks of life and age groups.”
http://www.news.com.au/entertainmen...t/news-story/9e5114c4860b0d47048ecfe294b37c64
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I don't know who he is but Alex O'Loughlin....hubba hubba.
And I think a few people here may be happy to hear Gretel's name in the mix.