Ha. Hardly. Though I love when you get called out on your crap you resort to the delusion fanatic card and personal insults. Nice. Why do you always have to make things personal?
If you want obsessives try out the reddit.
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Hardly. Though I love when you get called out on your crap you resort to the delusion fanatic card and personal insults. Nice. Why do you always have to make things personal?
[/quote]I beg to differ. It wasnât a criticism. Youâre welcome to be a fan of this show or any show. The point is, a fan of any show doesnât take well to criticism.
You like what you like and so you keep watching. We like what we like and thatâs why we stopped.
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Jbar you like to have personal little digs all the time so sometimes it makes it difficult to read you and your context. I still donât get the fan comment either because I criticised Survivor myself and am certainly not precious enough to get hurt by someone not liking something about Survivor. By all means criticise away just donât pretend you know things when you donât like the comment you made.
Okay. I hope you like the Australian version then.
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Thatâs why I use emoticons when Iâm just having a laugh. 
Thank you but I doubt I will be watching this beyond the first episode out of curiosity.
I referring to you comments without emoticons.
Well then youâll be able to judge what the US version is currently like except maybe the casting. It looks like it rips it off to a tee.
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Anyway⌠so survivor I think looks good.
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The show has actually gotten more exciting with time. If you are watching the show for the Survival aspect then the earlier seasons (which were pretty predictable strategy wise) you would have enjoyed. Although the game has evolved. Itâs a completely strategic game now. Much more exciting and unpredictable than the early days. The only criticism I have of recent seasons like has been mentioned is overuse of some of the same locations.
My concern with the Aussie version is that it will backtrack and be more like the earlier seasons, which will not be that exciting.
So this will be in native HD? Thatâs good for ten. Normally just shithouse with HD content.
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News Corp has an extensive report on the 24 contestants. They include former Queensland cricketer Lee Carseldine who now runs an aerial drone photography company.
Didnât take long lol
Saw the promo last night, it looks amazing and I havenât watched US Survivor since the first few seasons way back when.
I will definitely give the local version a shot.
What are we tipping⌠once a week or stripped across 2/3 nights?
You would think it musnât be that far away given they are already announcing the cast. Iâm guessing they will jump straight into it post Masterchef (and not wait until after the olympics)
Definitely at least 3 nights a week. Itâs the reason itâs a cast of 24 and filmed over 55 days (compared to US which is usually 18 contestants and 39 days). Most probably Sun-Tuesday and Bachelor Wed and Thurs.
###Castaways
Andrew
Age: 29
Occupation: Marketing Executive
State: QLD
Andrew is a marketing professional with 10 yearsâ experience in the corporate world. He is an avid poker player and will use these skills to get inside the minds of his opponents. While he doesnât see himself as a physical threat, he will manipulate and deceive to stay in the game.
Barry
Age: 44
Occupation: Radio Host and Ex Rugby International
State: QLD
Barry is a confident, articulate, strong, laid-back, funny and successful Aboriginal/South Sea Islander. He has the gift of the gab and currently works at Star FM in Cairns. Barry represents the quintessential Australian larrikin and has a big personality that will no doubt see him loved by all on the island.
Bianca
Age: 36
Occupation: Private Investigator
State: VIC
Bianca has a degree in psychology, a masters in criminology and currently works as a private investigator. Her intriguing line of work has seen her manage sex offenders, murderers and drug traffickers. She is mentally tough and thinks she has the strength to outlast her fellow contestants on Australian Survivor.
Brooke
Age: 23
Occupation: Sales Executive
State: VIC
Brooke is a fun-loving sales executive in Melbourne but is unsure what direction she wants her life to go in. She loves animals, including snakes and spiders, is fit and active and loves hiking. She is confident, stubborn and not afraid to tell people what she really thinks. She will always stand up for herself and the people she cares about.
Conner
Age: 23
Occupation: Law Student
State: ACT
Conner is a former United Nations Youth Facilitator and currently studying a post-graduate law degree. He is a go-getter with a real thirst for knowledge. He has recently moved to Canberra but grew up in a remote part of central Victoria. Conner still returns home every university holiday to work at the local bacon factory. He is a big fan of Survivor and thinks his political background will give him a fighting chance on the island.
Craig
Age: 32
Occupation: Emergency Services Recruitment Officer
State: QLD
Craig works as a recruitment officer for the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service. He is fit, strong, engaging and likes to call a spade a spade. After an accident that saw 35 per cent of his body burnt, Craig was told he may never be able to go out in the sun again. He proved the doctors wrong and believes he has the emotional tools to cope with the tough conditions on Australian Survivor.
Des
Age: 59
Occupation: Courier Driver
State: QLD
Des is a courier driver and a classic Aussie bloke who loves to have a laugh. He is a loyal man who has been married for 37 years. He calls his wife The Queen and couldnât be more proud of his three daughters. He served in the army for seven years and knows how to live rough. He is a larger-than-life personality who may surprise everyone with the brains underneath his rugged exterior.
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El
Age: 33
Occupation: Army Corporal and Charity Worker
State: QLD
El is a corporal in the Army and the founder of two charity organisations supporting homeless veterans and women in the Defence Force. She has represented the armed forces to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and describes herself as a free spirit who is finely balanced between a dainty girl and a tough, fit warrior.
Evan
Age: 30
Occupation: High School Teacher
State: VIC
Evan loves his job as a high school teacher and thinks it is the most rewarding profession in the world. He is the class clown and self-proclaimed underdog who wants to prove that you donât need to be the smartest, or the most athletic, to win the game of Survivor. He thinks he has what it takes to win with patience, emotional intelligence and social manipulation.
Flick
Age: 23
Occupation: Personal Assistant and Bartender
State: QLD
Flick works full-time as a personal assistant for a real estate agent and is training to be an agent herself. An ex-meter maid also works part-time in a hipster bar on the Gold Coast. As the youngest of five kids, Flick was constantly battling for attention with her siblings. She has always been very independent. Flick has a thick skin and can hold her own. She is a cheeky, smart, athletic, high achiever who canât wait to play the game of Survivor.
Jennah-Louise
Age: 27
Occupation: Law Graduate
State: QLD
Jennah-Louise is a law/politics graduate who recently left her corporate job at a big accounting firm to pursue her dreams. JL devotes a lot of her time volunteering with womenâs groups in remote Kenyan communities. She has been a canyoning guide and enjoys rock climbing, abseiling and skydiving. She is highly competitive and takes pride in her mental and physical toughness.
Kate
Age: 28
Occupation: Financial Analyst
State: WA
Kate is physically and emotionally tough, resilient, inspiring, likeable and straight-talking. At 19, she was involved in a boating accident that resulted in more than 10 hours of emergency surgery. Her parents were told her chances of survival were one in a million. In the face of adversity, Kate pushed through with determination and is now fitter than ever, competing in triathlons and training six days a week.
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Kat
Age: 26
Occupation: Partnerships and Brand Manager
State: WA
Kat comes from a middle class family and has worked hard to be successful in her career. She recently quit her job as partnerships and brand manager for the WA Cricket Association to appear on the show and has developed a thick skin that has enabled her to thrive in a male-dominated environment. She is smart, confident, brash and will not tolerate laziness or chauvinism.
Kristie
Age: 24
Occupation: Senior Account Executive
State: NSW
Kristie is candid, confident, charismatic and kooky. She describes herself as independent, effervescent, tactful, curious and stubborn. Kristie is well travelled and physically fit. She is in it to win it and will not let anyone get in her way.
Kylie
Age: 38
Occupation: Firefighter
State: VIC
As a firefighter, Kylie faces danger on a daily basis and is always up for a challenge. A normal day sees her wake at 5am to teach a womenâs fitness class then, from 8am to 6pm, she is the lead firefighter in a Melbourne metropolitan fire station. After work, Kylie returns home to play super mum to her three young daughters. A thrillseeker at heart, Kylie has been skydiving, bungy jumping, sand boarding, rock climbing, abseiling and hiked the Kokoda Trail.
Lee
Age: 40
Occupation: Aerial Photographer and Ex Pro Cricketer
State: QLD
Lee was a professional cricketer who played in the IPL, Sheffield Shield and KFC Big Bash League. In 2004, agonising back stress fractures and degenerative disc problems forced him into early retirement from cricket. After years of rehabilitation, Lee made a comeback in 2008 and was heralded in the Courier Mailâs Top 20 Courageous Athletes. He now owns a drone company that specialises in aerial photography and filming. Lee is a devoted single dad who loves his two sons more than anything on earth.
Matt
Age: 29
Occupation: Magician and Mentalist
State: SA
Matt spent eight years working in corporate banking before deciding he needed a life change and pursued his passion for magic. He started performing three years ago and is now booking out shows around the country. Matt is also a professional mentalist and can read body language and use clever wording to influence peopleâs decisions. He believes these skills will help him navigate the game of Survivor.
Nick
Age: 28
Occupation: High School Teacher
State: SA
Nick is a high school English teacher in Adelaide. He is an astute Survivor fan who has studied the game for many years. He has watched every episode of every series of the US version of Survivor multiple times. Nick is hoping his smaller frame will throw off his competitors so he can beat them with his brains.
Peter
Age: 62
Occupation: Air Traffic Controller
State: ACT
Peter is a unique, quirky Australian with a tonne of life experience and a passion for aviation. He has had various occupations over the years, from potato picking and casino inspector to being a postie and an aircraft accident investigator and pilot. Most of his career focussed on Civilian and Military aviation and describes his Air Traffic Control Job as complicated as 3D chess. Peterâs hobbies include mountaineering, scuba diving, running and kayaking. He may be the oldest contestant on the show, but Peter is confident he has what it takes for the physical and mental challenges of Australian Survivor.
Phoebe
Age: 27
Occupation: Criminal Laweyer
State: NSW
Phoebe is a qualified lawyer who has worked on criminal cartel enforcement. She does not take anything at face value and has learnt to manipulate people when required. Phoebe can interrogate people, think on her feet, work under pressure and is a natural mediator who rarely loses an argument. She is excited to bring this set of skills to the game of Survivor.
Rohan
Age: 28
Occupation: Model
State: VIC
Rohan is a charismatic, charming and successful model who completely breaks the stereotype. Rohan put his modelling career on hold for three years to be the Australian representative of the Rwanda Development Board. He was on the Deanâs List at university, has degrees in commerce and science, and is passionate about the environment, sustainability and helping others, especially in developing areas where he travels frequently.
Sam
Age: 28
Occupation: Charity Co-Founder and CEO
State: NSW
Sam is the CEO of the mental health and suicide prevention organisation LIVIN, which he co-founded in 2013 after one of his close friends took his own life. Sam is super fit, lives a very healthy and active lifestyle and is always setting himself challenges. One of the people he helped through his charity encouraged him to apply for Australian Survivor.
Sue
Age: 59
Occupation: Personal Trainer and Retired Customs Officer
State: WA
Sue worked as a customs officer for 29 years and did everything from air passenger profiling to jumping out of helicopters into the sea. She moved around the country and had to perform many physically arduous tasks and she loved every minute of it. Sue is married to her second husband and between them they have 17 grandchildren. Sue is mentally tough, she fears tight spaces and hates people who interrupt.
Tegan
Age: 33
Occupation: Personal Trainer and Model
State: NSW
Tegan has been a catalogue model for more than 15 years, but relies more on her personal training business for income. She has been a PT for eight years and has trained the likes of David Beckham, Natalie Imbruglia, Lara Stone and Hugh Grant. Tegan grew up in Perth until she was 18, when she moved to the Gold Coast and later Sydney. She recently returned to Australia after living in London for four years.
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Survivor Australia 2016 contestant backlash: 'Why so White?'
Australian Survivor faces a backlash ahead of its premiere over the lack of ethnic diversity among its contestants.
Sydney Morning Herald
Ten will be loving all this free promotion.
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Another great promo tonight featuring the contestants.
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The promos are great. I wasnât really keen on this show but the promos are persuading me to watch.
Shame ten donât make good promos for other areas of their network.
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