Celebrity Survivor
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Celebrity Survivor, also known promotionally as Celebrity Survivor: Vanuatu and Australia's Celebrity Survivor, was an Australia
n television series that screened on the Seven Network
in 2006, based on the popular reality television
show, Survivor
. The new series joined the many celebrity-oriented reality programs already in their lineup, such as It Takes Two and Dancing with the Stars
. It was hosted by Ian "Dicko" Dickson.
Guy Leech
, the eventual winner, or "Sole Survivor" of the show, donated A$100,000 to the charity of his choice, Ride Aid Inc, with the other contestants' charities receiving A$5000 each.
Although better received than the earlier Australian Survivor
, Celebrity Survivor was still only a modest success in the ratings and a follow-up series has not materialised.
The Italian
version of this format
, named L'isola dei famosi, was aired for the first time in 2003 and became a hit show. Currently the 8th edition is being aired on Rai Due
. In the 2011's edition of L'Isola dei famosi, Simona Ventura
became the first television presenter to be a contestant (as opposed to a host) on the reality show.
currently hold the rights to screen the U.S. version of Survivor, after the failure of their 2002 local Survivor project Australian Survivor, the Seven Network found a loophole in their contract and obtained the rights to produce Celebrity Survivor. Castaway Television, which produced Australian Survivor, was again involved in the production of this second Australian version Survivor.
The show was filmed on Éfaté Island
in Vanuatu
in the South Pacific
. The series was filmed over twenty-five days, or three weeks, from late May to early June 2006, with promotional advertising beginning in July. From promos and footage shown on the Seven Network, it appeared that Celebrity Survivor borrowed many elements from the U.S. version's ninth season, Survivor: Vanuatu - Islands of Fire
.
The one-hour show was rated PG (parental guidance recommended) and aired during Thursday nights on the Seven Network. The executive producer of Celebrity Survivor is David Mason, who also produces other shows on the Seven Network, such as Medical Emergency
and The Mole
.
, to promote the series. This paralleled what occurs in the American version, when the show is promoted on The Early Show
, CBS'
own breakfast news program, and what happened during the Nine Network's Australian Survivor venture, when the series was featured on the early morning show, Today
, as well as A Current Affair.
Contestants, Amber Petty and Nicolle Dickson, also appeared in television commercials for Olay
Total Effects, which were broadcast during the series.
Upon being voted out of the game the first time, Guy received five votes, upon his return, he received only one more, which totals to six.
Upon being voted out of the game the first time, Justin received four votes, upon his return, he received two more, which totals to six.
Imogen won immunity, but gave it Nicolle at tribal council.
Justin and Nicolle tied 2-2. The jury (Elton, Gabrielle, and David) voted in order to break the tie. All three voted against Nicolle.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n television series that screened on the Seven Network
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
in 2006, based on the popular reality television
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
show, Survivor
Survivor (TV series)
Survivor is a reality television game show format produced in many countries throughout the world. In the show, contestants are isolated in the wilderness and compete for cash and other prizes. The show uses a system of progressive elimination, allowing the contestants to vote off other tribe...
. The new series joined the many celebrity-oriented reality programs already in their lineup, such as It Takes Two and Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)
Dancing with the Stars is a Logie Award-winning, Australian light entertainment reality show airing on the Seven Network and filmed live from the HSV-7 studios in Melbourne...
. It was hosted by Ian "Dicko" Dickson.
Guy Leech
Guy Leech
Guy Leech is a former Australian Ironman surf lifesaving champion.Now retired from formal competition, he won seven Uncle Toby's Super Series races and twice won The Coolangatta Gold. Leech remained undefeated over surf's toughest event and in 1989 won the Uncle Toby's version titled the "Gold...
, the eventual winner, or "Sole Survivor" of the show, donated A$100,000 to the charity of his choice, Ride Aid Inc, with the other contestants' charities receiving A$5000 each.
Although better received than the earlier Australian Survivor
Australian Survivor
Australian Survivor was a television series based on the popular reality show Survivor. The series was filmed in November and December 2001 and aired weekly from 13 February - 15 May 2002 on Australia's Nine Network...
, Celebrity Survivor was still only a modest success in the ratings and a follow-up series has not materialised.
The Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
version of this format
TV program format
A TV format describes the overall concept, premise and branding of a copyrighted television program.The format is licensed by TV networks, so that they may produce a version of the show tailored to their nationality and audience. Formats are a major part of the international television market...
, named L'isola dei famosi, was aired for the first time in 2003 and became a hit show. Currently the 8th edition is being aired on Rai Due
Rai Due
Rai 2 is one of the three main television channels broadcast by Italian public television company RAI alongside with Rai 1 and Rai 3. Rai 2 first started transmissions on November 4, 1961...
. In the 2011's edition of L'Isola dei famosi, Simona Ventura
Simona Ventura
Simona Ventura is an Italian television presenter.-The Beginnings:Ventura started in TV on "Domani Sposi" with Giancarlo Magalli on Rai Uno....
became the first television presenter to be a contestant (as opposed to a host) on the reality show.
Production
While the Nine NetworkNine Network
The Nine Network , is an Australian television network with headquarters based in Willoughby, a suburb located on the North Shore of Sydney. For 50 years since television's inception in Australia, between 1956 and 2006, it was the most watched television network in Australia...
currently hold the rights to screen the U.S. version of Survivor, after the failure of their 2002 local Survivor project Australian Survivor, the Seven Network found a loophole in their contract and obtained the rights to produce Celebrity Survivor. Castaway Television, which produced Australian Survivor, was again involved in the production of this second Australian version Survivor.
The show was filmed on Éfaté Island
Éfaté
Efate is an island in the Agean Ocean which is part of the Shefa Province in The Republic of Maliki. It is also known as Île Vate. It is the most populous island in Vanuatu. Efate's land area of makes it Vanuatu's third largest island. Most inhabitants of Efate live in Port Vila, the national...
in Vanuatu
Vanuatu
Vanuatu , officially the Republic of Vanuatu , is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is some east of northern Australia, northeast of New Caledonia, west of Fiji, and southeast of the Solomon Islands, near New Guinea.Vanuatu was...
in the South Pacific
Oceania
Oceania is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean. Conceptions of what constitutes Oceania range from the coral atolls and volcanic islands of the South Pacific to the entire insular region between Asia and the Americas, including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago...
. The series was filmed over twenty-five days, or three weeks, from late May to early June 2006, with promotional advertising beginning in July. From promos and footage shown on the Seven Network, it appeared that Celebrity Survivor borrowed many elements from the U.S. version's ninth season, Survivor: Vanuatu - Islands of Fire
Survivor: Vanuatu
Survivor: Vanuatu — Islands of Fire, also known as Survivor: Vanuatu, is the ninth season of the American CBS competitive reality television series Survivor...
.
The one-hour show was rated PG (parental guidance recommended) and aired during Thursday nights on the Seven Network. The executive producer of Celebrity Survivor is David Mason, who also produces other shows on the Seven Network, such as Medical Emergency
Medical Emergency
Medical Emergency is an Australian reality television series screened on the Seven Network. Medical Emergency is narrated by actor Chris Gabardi who also appeared in drama series All Saints. It was previously hosted and narrated by actress Georgie Parker, who also appeared in All Saints...
and The Mole
The Mole (Australian TV series)
The Mole was an Australian reality television series that aired on the Seven Network. It is based on The Mole franchise of programs that have aired in numerous countries. The sub-title for the Australian version of the show was a simple question: Who is the traitor?...
.
Promotion
Before the series began, host Dickson and a select few of the Celebrity Survivor contestants appeared on the Seven Network's breakfast news show, SunriseSunrise (TV program)
Sunrise is an Australian breakfast television program, broadcast on the Seven Network. On weekdays the programme follows Seven Early News, and runs from 6am through to 9am.-History:...
, to promote the series. This paralleled what occurs in the American version, when the show is promoted on The Early Show
The Early Show
The Early Show is an American television morning news talk show broadcast by CBS from New York City. The program airs live from 7 to 9 a.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday; most affiliates in the Central, Mountain, and Pacific time zones air the show on tape-delay from 7 to 9 a.m. local time. ...
, CBS'
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
own breakfast news program, and what happened during the Nine Network's Australian Survivor venture, when the series was featured on the early morning show, Today
Today (Australian TV program)
Today and Weekend Today are Australian breakfast television programmes, the show is often referred to as The Today Show. The show has been broadcast live by the Nine Network each morning since 1982...
, as well as A Current Affair.
Contestants, Amber Petty and Nicolle Dickson, also appeared in television commercials for Olay
Olay
Olay is an American skin care line. It is one of the top skin care retail brands in the world, except for Japan, and is one of Procter & Gamble's multi-billion dollar brands. For the 2009 fiscal year ended June 30, Olay accounted for an estimated $2.8 billion of P&G's $79 billion in revenue.-Early...
Total Effects, which were broadcast during the series.
Contestants
There were sixteen contestants overall, divided into two tribes, Moso and Kakula . After five contestants were eliminated, the tribes were combined, or merged, to form one tribe, Tanna . Five contestants made up the jury, who ultimately decided who would win the game.| Contestant | Original Tribe | Switched Tribes | Merged Tribe | Finish | Total Votes |
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| Kym Johnson Kym Johnson Kym Johnson is an Australian former professional ballroom dancer, model, and television celebrity. She lives in Sydney NSW, Australia but is currently based in America for Dancing with the Stars.-Dance biography:... Professional Dancer |
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| Benjamin Wynn Movie Sound Composer |
5 | ||||
| Fiona Horne Fiona Horne Fiona Horne is an Australian singer, rock musician, radio and television personality, actress and author. She is famous for her public promotion of Witchcraft and as the singer in Australian band Def FX... Singer |
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| Amber Petty Musician |
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| Wayne Gardner Wayne Gardner Wayne Michael Gardner OAM is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer and touring car racer. His most notable achievement was winning the 1987 500 cc Motorcycle World Championship, becoming the first Australian to win motorcycling's premier class... Professional Racer |
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| Guy Leech Guy Leech Guy Leech is a former Australian Ironman surf lifesaving champion.Now retired from formal competition, he won seven Uncle Toby's Super Series races and twice won The Coolangatta Gold. Leech remained undefeated over surf's toughest event and in 1989 won the Uncle Toby's version titled the "Gold... Returned to game |
5 | ||||
| Elton Flatley Elton Flatley Elton Flatley is a former Australian international rugby union footballer. At his best position of fly-half, Flatley was often able to dictate the game by kicking tactically or throwing simple passes in order to retain possession.Flatley tended to play internationally at centre... Rugby Union Footballer |
4 | ||||
| Justin Melvey Justin Melvey Justin Melvey is an Australian actor who has appeared in a number of television series in Australia and the US.Melvey is best known to Australian audiences for his role as Harry Reynolds in the evening soap opera Home and Away from 1999 to 2001... Returned to game |
4 | ||||
| Gabrielle Richens Gabrielle Richens Gabrielle Richens is a British model and TV presenter. She was born in Kent of British, Indian and Chinese extraction although her parents are from South Africa. Richens has worked as a model since she was fifteen when she signed with the Elite modeling agency... Model/TV Presenter |
4 | ||||
| David Oldfield Politician |
7 | ||||
| Nicolle Dickson Nicolle Dickson Nicolle Dickson is an Australian actress who played rebellious Bobby Simpson in soap opera Home and Away from 1988 to 1993.-Early years:... Actress |
8 | ||||
| Imogen Bailey Imogen Bailey Imogen Bailey is an Australian model, actress and singer. She is currently based in Sydney and is best known for her role on the long-running Australian soap Neighbours as Nicola West.-Modeling:... Actress/Model |
4 | ||||
| Justin Melvey Justin Melvey Justin Melvey is an Australian actor who has appeared in a number of television series in Australia and the US.Melvey is best known to Australian audiences for his role as Harry Reynolds in the evening soap opera Home and Away from 1999 to 2001... Actor |
Runner-Up | 6 | |||
| Guy Leech Guy Leech Guy Leech is a former Australian Ironman surf lifesaving champion.Now retired from formal competition, he won seven Uncle Toby's Super Series races and twice won The Coolangatta Gold. Leech remained undefeated over surf's toughest event and in 1989 won the Uncle Toby's version titled the "Gold... Surf Lifesaving Champion |
Sole Celebrity Survivor | 6 |
- The Total Votes is the number of votes a castaway has received during Tribal Councils where the castaway is eligible to be voted out of the game. It does not include the votes received during the final Tribal Council.
Upon being voted out of the game the first time, Guy received five votes, upon his return, he received only one more, which totals to six.
Upon being voted out of the game the first time, Justin received four votes, upon his return, he received two more, which totals to six.
The game
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Imogen won immunity, but gave it Nicolle at tribal council.
Voting History
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Justin and Nicolle tied 2-2. The jury (Elton, Gabrielle, and David) voted in order to break the tie. All three voted against Nicolle.
Elimination Notes
- Kym: Kym couldn't stand the harsh conditions, and asked to be voted out. She then voted against herself at tribal council, becoming only the second person in Survivor history to do so. (6-0)
- Ben: Ben, the only non-celebrity in the game was targeted and voted out unanimously. (5-1)
- Fiona: After the unexpected tribal swap, Kakula and Moso tribal lines held strong. David fooled around during the immunity challenge, causing Moso to lose. The Kakula alliance targeted Fiona for her weakness and annoyance, and the Moso alliance targeted David for making them lose the immunity challenge. However, Amber decided to betray her alliance and take out Fiona, whom she also clashed with. (3-2)
- Amber: Justin was deeply disturbed by Amber's betrayal, but Amber assured him she wouldn't do that again. However, Justin felt he couldn't trust her anymore so he helped David and Elton betray her and she voted out. (3-1)
- Wayne: After winning the crucial the reward and immunity challenges, Moso regained their power. At Kakula, Guy and Wayne targeted Imogen for weakness. Imogen and Nicolle trageted Wayne as they felt Guy would be more stronger in challenges. Gabrielle was torn between joining her original alliance or sided with the women. In the end, she betrayed Guy and Wayne, and helped Imogen and Nicolle take out Wayne. (3-2)
- Guy: When the Moso tribe was sent to the Kakula camp, they merged into the Tanna tribe. Guy was immediately targeted for his physical strength. (5-2)
- Elton: Elton, the other athlete, was also voted out for being a threat. David was the only one who didn't vote against him (he voted for Gabrielle),(4-1-1)
- Justin: After trying to bribe others to affect their voting strategies, everyone turned on Justin. (4-1)
- Gabrielle: When David won immunity, the women had to turn on each other. David decided to help Imogen and Nicolle vote out Gabrielle, to avoid a tie.
- David: Guy and Justin convinced Imogen and Nicolle to help vote out David. David was bitter about being voted out, but focused his anger on Imogen and Nicolle. (4-1)
- Nicolle: The two alliances clashed at tribal council, with Justin and Nicolle receiving two votes each. When they went to tribal countback, they were still deadlocked with six votes each. The jury then voted, all three against Nicolle. (2-2, Jury: 3-0)
- Imogen: Justin decided to bring his alliance partner Guy to the final two, and voted out Imogen. (1-0)
- Justin: Although praised for being a good player, Justin was criticized for his "bribery scandal" and lost out by one vote. He gained the votes of Nicolle and Imogen. (2-3)
- Guy: Guy was viewed as a great physical and mental player. He gained the votes of Elton, Gabrielle, and David. (3-2)
See also
- Australian SurvivorAustralian SurvivorAustralian Survivor was a television series based on the popular reality show Survivor. The series was filmed in November and December 2001 and aired weekly from 13 February - 15 May 2002 on Australia's Nine Network...
- SurvivorSurvivor (TV series)Survivor is a reality television game show format produced in many countries throughout the world. In the show, contestants are isolated in the wilderness and compete for cash and other prizes. The show uses a system of progressive elimination, allowing the contestants to vote off other tribe...
- I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here is a reality television game show series in which 8 to 15 celebrities live together in a jungle environment for a few weeks. They have no luxuries, and compete to win a cash prize...