Survivor 2024 Titans V Rebels: Meet the 24 new contestants
Lawyers, sports agents, powerlifters, bounty hunters, and firefighters: the brand-new crop of Survivor contestants has finally been revealed.
Just over a week before the premiere of Survivor: Titans V Rebels, the full cast of 24 new contestants has been unveiled.
The ninth season of Ten’s hit series is back in Samoa and takes place across 47 days, with two tribes set to face off in their attempt to become the Sole Survivor.
According to Ten, the 12-person Titan team is made up of “head honchos” and “over-achievers”, while the Rebels are the “mavericks” who “don’t play by the rules”.
The new crop of Survivor hopefuls – which includes lawyers, sports agents, powerlifters, bounty hunters, teachers and firefighters – are competing for the ultimate prize of $500,000.
TITANS
Caroline – Midwife
“I know people think a midwife is a heroic job and it is amazing – we’re bringing life into the world, we’re looking after new life and it’s the dearest thing to my heart but it’s also tougher than that. You are under extreme duress and many times, you get no breaks but you have to stick with what you’re doing and get the job done. And that’s what I’ll do out here.
“I think I’m going in with some advantages and some disadvantages. I’ve got a lot of life experience that’s made me who I am today. If I’d done this as a younger person, I don’t know if I’d be as strong. I think Survivor is going to test me in different ways and it’s going to completely push me outside my comfort zone and I can’t wait for it.”
Charles – Lawyer
“I’m a Titan because I’ve done a lot of cool things in my work. I’ve worked at some of the biggest firms and the best firms across the world. I’ve represented clients from around the world, including the UK, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and Australia. I now represent the little guy taking it to the big guy. My day job is to outwit my opponents and that’s exactly what I’m gonna do on Survivor.
“A lot of people don’t like lawyers until a lawyer saves their arse and then that lawyer is their favourite person in the whole wide world and that person will be me out here.”
Eden – Cinema Area Manager
Having overseen thousands of staff members in his day-to-day job, Eden believes he’s entering the competition with a great asset – his experience in negotiating with “different age groups, demographics and opinions”.
“Do I look like a Titan? I’m not that person but it’s about stamping my authority on this game and knowing I can do anything that’s put in front of me,” Eden said.
“I also have a background of pushing myself to the extreme – I did two weeks in the Alaskan wilderness with just a backpack, a week in the Amazon jungle, and the Grand Canyon rim to river walk. I thrive when I push myself.”
Frankie – Salon Owner
“What I’ve learned from running a business is you’ve gotta let people have their place and some people’s strengths are other people’s weakness, so you need to let everyone come forward. Everyone needs a voice and if you push them down, they’re going to come for you. People fight from the bottom.
“Survivor plays a little bit like high school and you can start to see the little cliques being formed. People are sizing each other up and there’s the popular group and the quieter ones. But people have seen this movie, the popular kids get killed first. So, you just have to be really careful where you align yourself.”
Jaden – Strongman
“I’m a tough, tatted up dude, but that’s not really the case. I like to think I’m a bit of a gentle giant. I get angry and aggressive at the gym trying to lift weights but if you see me outside the gym, I’m always laughing and smiling.
“I’ve been to Fiji before and this is pretty similar but there’s definitely a little something inside of me that’s like ‘this is home, man.’ I’m from Australia, born and raised in Australia, but I’m playing in Samoa and it makes me proud and I want to prove myself.”
Jessica – Professional Academic
“My life experiences have really finessed my ability to play the ‘outwit’ side of this game. I also have resilience so can outplay. So all I really need to do is outlast.
“Am I a person with empathy? Um, no ha. I don’t think I’ve got a huge amount of empathy but I can definitely be sympathetic and will do the right things to comfort them if they need it.”
Kitty – Business Owner
“I have a coaching business to help women pretty much break free from dumbass diets and improve their health. I want women to win at life and live their best life. In Kitty’s world, everyone would be winning, everyone would be happy and doing what they love.
“I’m really strong, I’m gritty and I want to win. We built our gym on connections with people and I think that’s one of my strengths. I’m going to go in there and just have the best time. I want to survive in Samoa, eat coconuts, build shelters and experience it all.”
Mark – Former Diplomat
“Diplomacy is absolutely about working behind closed doors and influencing others which is exactly what I’ll be trying to do on Survivor. I think I might be pretty good at it.
“I don’t think this will be a walk in the park for me. I think Survivor is one of the greatest challenges, but I feel I have a good arsenal of tools at my disposal to make me a strong player.”
Nathan – AFL Agent/Former AFL player
“In this game, you have to stay ahead of that bullet that’s flying around. You need to analyse what everyone says, you have to tell a few fibs but you also have to be loyal. But then loyalty can get you whacked at some point so you need to keep your options open and never commit one way or another.”
“I don’t think it’s redemption for what I’ve done in my career but it’s being able to show people I’ve got what it takes. But who knows if it’ll go that way ha, ask me again in 47 days.”
Valeria – Entertainment Business Owner
“I feel like when you look at me, I might look cute for day one but by day two, the sleeping bear inside of me is ready to fight. I won’t be afraid to play the cliche girl who seems worried about her hair and makeup, I can play that for a while but that’s when I’ll blindside them.”
Viola – Powerlifter
“I’m from South Sudan and when I was two, my mum passed away. We moved to Australia and we are a happy family. (But) minus one (person from that) and that changed my entire life. I had to learn to be an adult before I was ready to be one. I had to grow up a lot quicker than most.
“The thing with a big family is there are always sides. Everyone’s going to fight over food, over the TV, so you have to be strategic and I can deal with different personalities.”
Winna – Competitive Eater
“If I win any reward challenges, I’ll just stock up my stomach and eat enough to last the whole two months! If you look the wrong way, I’m gonna eat all your food ha.
“I got to around 50 plates, looked around and everyone stopped eating but I kept going and won the ticket. I went to Japan and realised something was very wrong with me ha.
“Life is sales no matter what it is – a job interview, a girlfriend. If you can show you’re valuable, then people will want you around. And I’m going to do that on this island.”
REBELS
Aileen – Waitress
“I went through everything first and experimented with everything first. My parents were really strict with me and I really rebelled against that. But that’s also where I got my assertiveness and discipline which I think will help me here.
“I’m definitely gonna struggle with not being in control a lot of the time. But in the game of Survivor, I’m just gonna have to adapt and let the big personalities have a go at it. I have seen enough to know when to sit back.”
Alex – Maths Teacher
“I’m a rebel teacher and I want to change the education system because it’s currently just creating robots. We’re creating people for corporate jobs and I want a community where people can find their passion and figure out how they contribute to the world and live a more purposeful life. As a rebel teacher, I fight Titans every single day. It’s called the education system.”
“I’m here for my mum. She had breast cancer about eight years ago and she showed me she’s the real survivor here. I have a tattoo on my heart which says mum in pink ribbon, the symbol of breast cancer and it also says survivor underneath. So it feels like I’m meant to be here and doing this for her.”
Feras – HR Manager
“I want to be the Sole Survivor because I feel like I can prove that a little old Arab man from Western Sydney can win this thing. I want to prove people wrong and show little seven-year-old Feras that he can do something like this. I want to be the minority who takes over the majority. I’m a Rebel through and through.
“My wife is the one person who I crumble around. If you bring her to this island, I’ll shatter into a million pieces. She’s a tough woman and a quarter of my size so people think I’m wearing the pants but definitely not. She’s my absolute everything.”
Garrick – Loss Prevention Officer
“My day job has definitely prepared me for Survivor. I deal with deceit every day. I don’t feel like I’m nearly 60. My motto is don’t let the old man in. Think young and have fun. People are going to underestimate my physical ability and think I’m the old fella so I think I might surprise quite a few of them.”
Kelli – Psychologist
“I’ve been analysing people for more than half my life. I get to meet beautiful people and see the dynamics between people. Coming into this, is like a psychologist playground – I can watch everyone and assess what’s happening.
“Thank goodness, I’m on the Rebels tribe. I don’t break the law but I like to push the envelope. I was born a Rebel and I’ll die a Rebel.”
Kirby – AFLW Coach
“I had a few knee reconstructions and concussions so that’s probably why I feel so old. Physically. Not in spirit, I’m a kid at heart.
“I mentor Aboriginal girls and empower them and do that through sport every day. But out here, I want to inspire everyone. My Elders have gone through a huge struggle in our country and we’re always challenged but all the women I admire like my mum, my aunties, they’ve paved the way for me and I want to do the same for others.”
Peta – Bar Manager
“I had my first child at 16 which was a life changing moment obviously. I had a bit of a tough upbringing and had my fair share of obstacles, but you just have to get through those moments and take it one day at a time. I now live in Perth with my kids and never thought that’s where I’d end up.
“I’m a Rebel by nature and I think life is bland if you don’t have a bit of a rebellious streak in you. I don’t want to surround myself with bland people and I think the Rebels are going to have some fun out here.”
Raymond – Retail
“Growing up, I think I’ve worried too much about how I’ve been perceived by people and that can make you not accomplish the things you want so I’m trying to not get too hung up what people think anymore.
“In all the movies, the Titans usually have the upper hand but the Rebels always win. The Titans seem to be people who like to be in control and I can’t think of anything worse. I’m going to meet some of the most interesting people on the Rebels team and I can’t wait.”
Rianna – Paramedic
“My job is really tough. I’ve had so many highs like delivering babies and it’s so amazing but then we see some really sad or dangerous things and you need to be strong, so that’s tough.
“We’ve gotta spend 47 days out here, dealing with rain and other elements. Do I have what it takes? 100%. I go on solo camping trips, I know how to fend for myself, I am excited to be out here for 47 days.”
Sarah – Firefighter
“After school, I was just going to go to Uni like everyone else and I got a sign from the universe when someone came forward and asked if I’d ever thought about this career. And it fits me so perfectly. I am proud when I put on my uniform each day.
“We’re all connected by this piece of string. So I have mine on my necklace out here to remember that I’m still connected to everyone back home.”
Scott – Art Director
“I spend as much time in the gym as I do with my head bowed in fantasy books.
“I think with these chicken arms and painter’s limbs, people are just going to categorise me straight away and that will be a big mistake.
“Winning is super important to me. $500,000 is life-changing for someone like me, I’ve never seen that sort of money. I could help my family, I could start my own family with my partner. That’s not cheap or easy to do in a queer relationship in Australia right now. So winning is a huge motivator!”
Tobias – Construction Manager
“Some people meditate to calm their minds, I feel when I jump out of an aeroplane and see it leaving behind, there’s nothing else that calms mine.
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“I’m good at talking my way out of trouble ha. And I’ll bend those rules till they start to snap. I’m an arachnophobe. I hate spiders, they make me want to vomit.
“I’m not bothered by snakes or things like that, but I will squeal if I see a spider ha.”
Australian Survivor: Titans V Rebels, hosted by Jonathan LaPaglia, premieres January 29 at 7.30pm on 10.
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