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Survivor star Sharn Coombes’ surprising post-show career change

Former Crown prosecutor Sharn Coombes has made some unpredictable moves during her two stints on Australian Survivor. Now she’s eyeing her most daring move yet with a surprise career change.

Survivor: All Stars top three contender and former runner-up Sharn Coombes is making a surprise career move.
Survivor: All Stars top three contender and former runner-up Sharn Coombes is making a surprise career move.

Survivor star Sharn Coombes is making a new move and will pursue a career in politics.

The Crown prosecutor and former runner-up, is again in the final three on the brutal reality show and still in the running for the $500,000 title on Survivor: All Stars.

“It’s (politics) always been in the back of my mind since I was quite young,’’ Coombes said.

“I’ve had an interest in law and after my two experiences in Survivor and even with everything going on in the world, it’s like a calling for me.

Sharn Coombes says going into politics has always been a dream of hers. Picture: Nigel Wright
Sharn Coombes says going into politics has always been a dream of hers. Picture: Nigel Wright

“I want to move into that space and help everyone. We need good strong leaders and I feel I can offer that to the country.

“I want to see this country be its best and I want people to act with compassion and kindness. I know I’ve got a long way ahead in what I want to achieve, but I’m going to start taking those steps.”

David Genat has been a strong contender in All Stars. Picture: Nigel Wright
David Genat has been a strong contender in All Stars. Picture: Nigel Wright
Moana Hope has orchestrated some stealth plays to make it to the final three. Picture: Nigel Wright
Moana Hope has orchestrated some stealth plays to make it to the final three. Picture: Nigel Wright

Coombes, whose strategy to take David Genat to final two has raised some eyebrows, said she was happy with her game.

“I said Dave’s the most dangerous player in this game and in the end I thought I’m just going to start working with him,’’ she said.

“I got to a point where it’s better to use him because he’s intelligent and is a strong player in the game. That was my tactic and it worked because I’m in the top three.

“I’m not afraid of sitting next to Mo (Hope) and David and I’ve played really well to get where I am.”

The finale airs on Channel 10 on Monday night.

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