“Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn II” kicks off its tenth season on Monday, February 17 at 7:30 pm on 10 and 10 Play, and the producers are clearly aiming for maximum impact from the get-go. This season, filmed in Samoa, features a familiar “Brains vs. Brawn” format, with 12 of each archetype competing for a $500,000 prize.
Forget slow burns; an idol is unearthed within the first five minutes, setting the stage for immediate scheming and potential blindsides. Millionaire Kent, a self-proclaimed “praying mantis,” adds to the early drama, vowing to devour his fellow “Brain” tribe members.
The cast includes a poker champion, an AI expert, a witch (yes, really), an AFL WAG, a primary school teacher, a film director, a stonemason, a model, a pro skater, a dancer/DJ, a firefighter, an Olympic sprinter, a paramedic, a powerlifter, and a hip-hop artist, among others. This eclectic mix practically guarantees personality clashes and unpredictable alliances.
The “Brains” tribe features AJ, Ally, Indy, Kaelan, Karin, Kent, Laura, Logan, Max, Myles, Rich, and Zara. Representing “Brawn” are Ben, Candy, Jesse, Kate, Kristin, Morgan, Nash, Noonan, Paulie, PD, Ursula, and Zen. Will intellect triumph over brute strength, or will the brawny contenders outmaneuver their brainy counterparts? With a cast this volatile and a premiere this explosive, the season looks to be a wild ride.
“Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn II” airs Mondays at 7:30 pm on 10 and 10 Play.
