‘Blindsided’: Ten sacks its long-time host of Australian Survivor
- Channel 10 announced on June 30, 2025, that Jonathan LaPaglia will leave as host of Australian Survivor after the upcoming Australia v The World season.
- The network decided to let LaPaglia go due to a recent dip in ratings and a desire to take the show in a different direction next season.
- LaPaglia has hosted Australian Survivor for 10 years since its 2016 revival, receiving widespread praise and messages of support from the Survivor community.
- There are rumors that David Genat, who previously won Australian Survivor and took home $US5.8 million on this year’s Deal or No Deal Island, could be the new host replacing LaPaglia.
- LaPaglia called the decision a 'blindside' and will host the forthcoming Australia v The World season, while Channel 10 plans a hosting announcement for the 2026 season soon.
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'Australian Survivor' to Replace Jonathan LaPaglia as Host
“Australian Survivor” will be replacing longtime host Jonathan LaPaglia after the upcoming season of “Australia v The World,” Channel 10 announced on Monday. “We can confirm that the upcoming season of ‘Survivor: Australia v The World’ will be the last series hosted by the formidable Jonathan La Paglia [sic],” the network shared. “JLP has brought a unique blend of authority, intelligence and empathy to his role as host of ‘Australian Survivor’ o…

‘Blindsided’: Ten sacks its long-time host of Australian Survivor
Channel 10 have dumped popular Australian Survivor host Jonathan La Paglia from the program, with rumours David Genat could resume the role. La Paglia posted on Instagram saying he was blindsided by the announcement.
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