The official cast for “Australian Survivor: Australia vs. the World,” which will pit fan favorite castaways from the Australian spin-off against power players from other international franchises, was revealed back in April.
Featuring legendary American players like Cirie Fields, Parvati Shallow and two-time “Survivor” winner Tony Vlachos, the upcoming season has remained relatively under wraps since the cast announcement. That was, until Channel Ten, the series’ broadcaster, unveiled the first promotional trailer for the season on July 20.
In addition to revealing the “Australian Survivor: Australia vs. the World” would make its debut on Sunday, August 17, 2025, the promo trailer similarly gave US fans their first look at the trio of American stars returning to compete on the international crossover season.
Parvati Shallow is Ready to Show Aussie Players How It’s Done
Network 10Parvati Shallow, who originally appeared on the cast of “Survivor: Cook Islands” before going on to be declared the “Sole Survivor” of “Survivor: Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites,” is the first American contestant to appear in the first trailer for the upcoming Australian season.
“Sweet little baby Aussies think they know how to play ‘Survivor.’ They’re so cute” taunts Shallow in the trailer.
Commonly known as the “Black Widow” of US “Survivor,” Parvati’s cutthroat gameplay, which continued on “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains” and “Survivor: Winners at War,” has made her one of reality TV’s most notorious competitors, evidenced by her later runs on series like “The Traitors” and “Deal or No Deal Island,” the latter of which she played alongside former “Australian Survivor” winner David Genat – who will similarly appear on the cast of “Australia vs. the World.”
Cirie Fields Celebrates Challenge Win in First Look at ‘Australia vs. the World’
Network 10Cirie Fields, who has also competed alongside Shallow before, on both “Fans vs. Favorites” and “Heroes vs. Villains,” will also reunite with the Black Widow on the cast of “Australia vs. the World” this August.
While the legendary castaway, who will become the first woman to play US “Survivor” five times as she joins the cast of “Survivor 50” next February, doesn’t speak in the recent promo trailer, she can be rejoicing, seemingly after winning a challenge alongside her international tribe mates.
Though Cirie made her original “Survivor” debut in 2006, she remains one of the greatest players to never win ahead of her upcoming appearances on “Australia vs. the World” and Season 50. Despite never winning the title of “Sole Survivor,” Fields is widely regarded as one of reality TV’s best social strategists, particularly since she won Season One of “The Traitors” in 2023.
Tony Vlachos Sets Sights on Being First Three-Time ‘Survivor’ Winner
Network 10Completing the trifecta of American players returning for the upcoming all-star season is Tony Vlachos – the first man to win “Survivor” twice after claiming the title of “Sole Survivor” on both “Survivor: Cagayan” and “Survivor: Winners at War.”
“I’m here for the world title,” said Vlachos in the “Australia vs. the World” promo. Sandra Diaz-Twine, the only other person to win US “Survivor” twice, similarly appeared on “Australian Survivor” in 2021, competing alongside her daughter, Nina, in the “Blood vs. Water” season.
If Vlachos can outwit, outplay and outlast this season’s 13 other contestants, hailing from “Survivor” franchises in Canada, South Africa, Finland and, New Zealand in addition to the US and Australia, he will officially dethrone Sandra as the winning-est “Survivor” player of all time.
‘Australian Survivor: Australia vs. the World’ Cast, Premiere Date & More
Joining Parvati, Cirie and Tony on the “World” tribe are former castaways like Kass Bastarche (“Survivor Quebec”), Lisa Holmes (“Suvivor New Zealand”), Rob Bentele (“Survivor South Africa”) and Tommi Manninen (“Survivor Finald”).
The all-star tribe will compete head-to-head against a tribe of returning “Australian Survivor” players, including “King of the Jungle” Luke Toki, “The Godmother” Janine Allis, fan favorite Shonee Bowtell, Kirby “Rebel Queen” Bentley, George “King George” Mladenov and “Deal or No Deal Island” winner, “The Golden God” himself, David Genat.
The forthcoming season will challenge players to a game only 16-days in length, unlike American “Survivor” seasons, which previously sat at 39 days, though they’ve since been shortened to 26. At the end of the shortened game, “Australian Survivor” host Jonathan LaPaglia will, for the last time ever, name one castaway the “Sole Survivor” of “Australia vs. the World” and present them with a check for $250,000 (around $163,000 USD).
Check out the official first promo trailer for the forthcoming season below!
Will Parvati, Cirie, or Tony be able to take the world prize back to the States this season? Stay tuned for future updates as the August 17 premiere of “Australian Survivor: Australia vs. the World” approaches.
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US ‘Survivor’ Stars Shine in First Promo for ‘Australian Survivor: Australia vs. the World’