The local airways have been positively saturated with reality TV formats designed to push human beings to their absolute limit for some time now.
From the physically punishing Amazing Race and mentally punishing Married At First Sight; to the physically and mentally punishing Alone Australia, these days, there’s no shortage of opportunities to showcase your true grit.
But now, having just concluded its ninth season, the granddaddy of ’em all — Survivor Australia — is already gearing up for a return, and applications for 2024 are officially open.
“Do you have what it takes to become Australia’s next Sole Survivor?” reads the casting call.
“Applications are now open for the new season of Australian Survivor. We’re seeking people of all backgrounds and locations around Australia.”
“You need to be physically and mentally strong enough to survive in some of the toughest conditions ever experienced. You must be able to engage with others, be confident, and be comfortable living in close quarters with strangers.”
“And most of all, you need to be ready to play the game!”
Survivor Australia applications for 2024 require you to fulfil the following criteria:
- You must be over 18 by January 1st, 2024 (no freshies)
- You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- You must be available between mid-July and mid-September 2024
- You must be able to swim
The application form, which may take a couple of hours to complete, also requires two pictures of yourself — one that’s recent and clear (no hats or sunglasses), one that best “reflects you as a person” — as well as an online video to sum up why you should be picked and why you believe you have what it takes to be the sole Survivor (maximum duration: three minutes).
Those who are deemed suitable candidates will be contacted by the casting team to discuss next stages. The final deadline is May 5th at precisely 11:59 PM (AEST) — good luck.
