Overview

• Network 10 named former All Stars winner David Genat to replace Jonathan LaPaglia for Australian Survivor: Redemption, scheduled to air in 2026.
• Production is underway in Samoa for the franchise’s 12th season, with Genat set to front challenges and Tribal Councils.
• Genat is a three-time contestant who has prior hosting experience and recently won a major prize on the U.S. series Deal or No Deal Island.
• Jonathan LaPaglia acknowledged the transition on Instagram with a supportive message to Genat after previously saying he was blindsided by his removal.
• Paramount Australia is signaling a refresh with fewer non‑elimination episodes and a live finale, while offering no detailed rationale beyond a shift in direction.