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Get Ready, Because “Survivor UK” Is Being Fast-Tracked Down Under
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While “Australian Survivor: Titans Vs Rebels” is still months away, US “Survivor” is in full swing. However, if you’re one of the old school “Survivor” fans who has mixed feelings about the changes “Survivor” has made to its gameplay and format in recent years, then perhaps you’re looking for something new. Something like… “Survivor UK”, maybe?
“Survivor UK” is the latest addition to the global mega-franchise that is Survivor. Like “Australian Survivor”, “Survivor UK” had two seasons in the early 2000s, but was quickly cancelled. And like “Australian Survivor”, “Survivor UK” is now being revived and revamped for a new audience. Since the revival of “Australian Survivor” in 2016, it’s gone on to become one of the most popular reality competitions in the country. Will the same be true for “Survivor UK”? Only time will tell.
For now, here’s what we know.
In classic “Survivor” style, “Survivor UK” will welcome 18 Castaways to the game, where they’ll have to outwit, outplay, and outlast their fellow competitors. The new season was filmed in the Dominican Republic, and they’ll be competing for £100,000 and the title of Sole Survivor.
Who Is Joel Dommett, Host of “Survivor UK”?
Joel Dommett is an English stand up comedian, actor, author, and presenter, and now, he’s the new host of “Survivor UK”.
Prior to his move into comedy and hosting gigs, Dommett had some minor acting roles in British shows like “Casualty” and “Teenage Kicks”, and played DC Sweeney in Season 4 of cult teen show “Skins”.
He’s also tried his hand at competing on reality TV. In 2016, Dommett competed on “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!”, where he came second to winner Scarlett Moffatt.
Dommett married his wife, British model Hannah Cooper in 2019. The pair met after Cooper drunkenly sent him a cat emoji on Instagram after his appearance on “I’m a Celeb”.
In 2018, Dommett released his first book, a memoir titled “It’s Not Me It’s Them: Confessions of a Hopeless Modern Romantic”. The book covered his romantic life up until he met Cooper, and ended with him proposing to her.
The couple wed in 2019, and in September 2023, announced the arrival of their first child, a baby boy named Wilde Cooper-Dommett. Dommett and Cooper also host a podcast, “Never Have I Ever”, together, where they discuss love, life, and everything under the sun.
Where to Watch “Survivor UK” in Australia
“Survivor UK” will premiere on 10 Play on Sunday, October 29 at 8.30am AEDT.
New episodes of the show will be fast-tracked from the UK. Each week, new episodes will drop on 10 Play at 8.30am on Sundays and Mondays. And of course, if you miss an episode, you can always catch up on previous episodes on 10 Play, also.
This article was originally published on The Latch. Click here to read the original.
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