Latest music

Subscribe to our mailing list

‘Survivor SA’ is back with a new twist

Survivor SA has been off our screens for the last four years. It is however back with a bang.

From the 3rd of May, 18 contestants will battle it out in the challenges to become the ultimate survivor.

download latest music    

 

Host Nico Panagio says this season will see players switched on from the get-go, making it very exciting to watch.

The days spent on the island have also increased from 27 to 39 days.

 

“If you watch the American version you can see how emaciated the contestants are and we could never achieve that in 27 days. I pushed for 39 days to allow more time on the island, produce more stories and for the contestants to simmer,” says commissioning editor, Terja.

Nico added: “As the host of the show it makes a huge difference because you really get to immerse yourself into the show. 39 days is perfect for the journeys the contestants go through. Just like a story it has a beginning, a middle and an end.

“Everything leads up to that final push in the last week, when you see in these people’s eyes the transformation that has taken place and the contestants also get a chance to know the new person, the survivor they have become. You will see the difference in this season, that final week is just incredible.”

There is also a virtual reality experience for the audience.

 

There will be a weekly experience in which viewers can go through camp life and the challenges and a weekly competition with great prizes up for grabs.

“For us that was an incredible experience to be able to tell the audience, ‘This is where we are, go see for yourself and step into the shoes of these survivors and navigate the islands as we filmed them,’” producer Handrie says.

The vote reveal sequence has also been extended and will be available online.

 

About this writer:

Purity Lisa

Journalist, Blogger. Lover of life, your girl next door

Funded by 88mph