Overview

• Network 10 officially announced that former contestant David Genat will replace Jonathan LaPaglia as host of Australian Survivor season 12, titled Redemption.
• Genat is currently filming in Samoa for the 2026 season, drawing on his three-time Survivor contestant experience and previous hosting roles.
• Paramount Australia SVP Daniel Monaghan said Genat’s reality TV credentials and game knowledge make him the ideal successor to steer a creative refresh.
• Redemption will feature format changes such as fewer non-elimination episodes and the return of a live finale to intensify competition.
• Jonathan LaPaglia said he was blindsided by his exit, and executive producer David Forster has questioned the network’s unexplained decision.