PHOTOGRAPH BY NIGEL WRIGHT. [email protected] SURVIVOR 6 THIS PICTURE SHOWS: HOST JONATHAN LA PAGLIA IN THE NORTH EAST QUEENSLAND OUTBACK. .
Long-time host of Survivor Australia, Jonathan La Paglia, announced he will step down from his role at the end of the current season, Australia V The World. La Paglia shared this news on social media on June 30, 2023, expressing his surprise and disappointment. He described the farewell as one of the biggest blindsides in the show’s history, stating, “I received a call from the network thanking me for all my hard work and dedication to the show but for next season they are ‘going in a different direction’.”
His departure has sparked significant reactions from fans, many of whom view La Paglia as the face of the franchise in Australia. He took over hosting duties a decade ago, stepping into the role previously held by Jeff Probst in the American version. La Paglia not only met expectations but became a beloved figure among audiences both locally and internationally.
Speculation is rife regarding his potential successor, with reports suggesting that David “Golden God” Genat, a two-time winner of Survivor Australia, could take on the hosting role. Genat is currently competing in the ongoing season, where he faces off against familiar contestants such as George from Bankstown and Luke Toki. While Genat has proven his mettle as a competitor—recently winning Deal Or No Deal Island in the United States with a staggering prize of $5.8 million USD—questions remain about his suitability as a host.
In addition to the changes on Survivor Australia, fans of the series The Rookie will be pleased to learn that the show’s seventh season is premiering this week on 7Plus. The platform reports that The Rookie is currently its most-streamed show, attracting a dedicated following. It will be interesting to see how this latest season resonates with viewers, especially given the show’s popularity during the pandemic.
Meanwhile, the upcoming eight-part drama focused on Amanda Knox, who was wrongfully accused of murder in Italy in 2007, is generating significant buzz. Knox serves as an executive producer alongside Monica Lewinsky, adding another layer of intrigue to the project. The series poses a provocative question: “Does the truth exist if no one believes it?”
For fans of science fiction, the third season of the cult series The 100 is set to release soon, promising more thrilling narratives for viewers who have embraced its high-concept alien invasion storyline.
With these developments in Australian television, the landscape is shifting, and audiences will be keen to see how the changes affect their favorite shows in the coming months.
