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BBC Cancels Survivor Reboot After One Series

The decision follows weak viewership, steep production costs along with a pause in casting for the £30 million Dominican Republic shoot.

Overview

  • On August 15, host Joel Dommett confirmed that the BBC had pulled the plug on its high-profile Survivor reboot after one series.
  • When it premiered in October 2023, the series attracted an average audience of 2.6 million viewers.
  • Industry sources report that the Dominican Republic shoot cost the BBC around £30 million, making it one of the corporation’s most expensive reality commissions.
  • Casting for a second series has been paused and the Survivor UK website is no longer accepting applications.
  • Production staff have been redeployed to other projects, and showrunner Paul Osborne has moved on from the Survivor reboot.