Has the Survivor: Australia v. World contestants leaked?
Calling all Survivor fans! Just when we thought the news of two Australian Survivor seasons in 2025 wasn’t exciting enough, it appears that the cast list for the upcoming spin-off Survivor: Australia v the World *may* have been leaked, and we can’t help but spill the beans on what we know so far.
Speaking to Yahoo! Lifestyle, a production insider revealed that the season will be considerably shorter than the standard Australian Survivor, having been shot across 14 days rather than the typical 47. Despite the shorter run time, the series reportedly won’t be without its fair share of blindsides and idol-hunting antics, with the source adding that the Australia v. the World spin-off is “the most thrilling season” that’s been filmed in the franchise’s history.
“Channel 10 are so thrilled that they may screen the special edition series before the planned Brains v. Brawn II,” they added.
From fan favourites to new faces, the potential cast is filled with a mix of strategic masterminds and social butterflies, making for some seriously epic gameplay. As we dive into the rumoured cast list, we’ll break down the returning players who have been confirmed to be joining the island, plus the potential leaked contestants that are certain to shake up the competition.
Who is the cast of Survivor: Australia v. The World?
Shonee Bowtell
Team Australia
In exciting news for Australian Survivor fanatics, fan-favourite Shonee Bowtell has been confirmed to be returning to the island as a member of Team Australia for Survivor: Australia v. the World.
Prior to Paramount confirming her participation in September 2024, Shonee told Yahoo! Lifestyle in 2024 that she would “never say never” for a return to the show.
“I feel like every time I play I’m like, ‘Oh god, never again,’ and then I wait a year or two and I’m like, ‘Oh, life is for living. Maybe I will!’”
Kirby Bentley
Team Australia
She may have narrowly missed out on her place in the Australian Survivor: Titans v. Rebels finale, but master strategist Kirby Bentley has officially been confirmed to be returning to Survivor as a member of Team Australia.
Speaking on her skilful gameplay following her elimination, Kirby told WHO, “To be able to tap into the people skills and connect on their level… and try not to bring them into my game was what I was wanting.”
George Mladenov
Team Australia
After capturing the audience’s attention in Seasons 6 and 8 of Australian Survivor, fan favourite George Mladenov is confirmed to be returning for his third season on the island for Survivor: Australia v. the World.
David Genat
Team Australia
Taking home the title of Sole Survivor on the 2020 season of Australian Survivor: All-Stars, two-time Survivor competitor David Genat has been rumoured to be joining the island as a member of the Australian tribe.
“When he heard who was playing, he moved heaven and earth to get to Samoa. Could he take out the competition twice,” production insiders told Yahoo! Lifetsyle.
Janine Allis
Team Australia
According to Survivor insiders, Boost Juice founder and Australian Survivor: Champions v. Contenders II contestant Janine Allis has been tipped to return to the island for the upcoming international crossover.
Luke Toki
Team Australia
After conquering the Big Brother house and the 2017 and 2019 seasons of Australian Survivor, audience favourite Luke Toki has been rumoured to be joining the Australian tribe for 2025.
Sarah Tilleke
Team Australia
Parvati Shallow
Team World
Joining the series as one of the first confirmed international contestants is four-time competitor and 2008 U.S. Survivor winner, Parvati Shallow.
Tony Vlachos
Team World
Bringing some serious gameplay experience to the World tribe, two-time Survivor winner Tony Vlachos has been announced as one of the international competitors for Survivor: Australia v. World.
Cirie Fields
Team World
Taking her wealth of experience from her four appearances on U.S. Survivor, Cirie Fields has been confirmed by Paramount as one of the international all-stars joining the World tribe.
Rob Bentele
Team World
While his appearance on the upcoming spin-off has yet to be confirmed, it is rumoured that Survivor South Africa: Island of Secrets 2024 winner Rob Bentele will soon be joining the island to compete against the Aussies.
Lisa Stanger
Team World
Making the journey across the ditch, Survivor New Zealand: Thailand winner Lisa Stanger has also been rumoured to be joining the cast of Survivor: Australia v. World.
Kassandre Bastarache
Team World
After making it to the final two in the 2024 season of Survivor Quebec, competitor Kassandre Bastarache has been rumoured to be journeying to Samoa for her second Survivor season.
Tommi Manninen
Team World
Joining the rumoured line-up of winners and seasoned Survivor veterans is Survivor Finland runner-up, Tommi Manninen.
