Paula Drew, the sharp-eyed emergency and critical care vet nurse from Perth, Western Australia, makes her Australian Survivor debut in Redemption (Season 12), premiering February 23, 2026, on Network 10. At 33 (born March 10, 1992), Paula brings a unique mix of medical know-how, people-reading expertise, and unyielding determination to the Samoan jungle under new…
Cameron Kwabena Quashie, the fearless amateur MMA fighter from Melbourne, Victoria, brings raw physicality and a redemption-driven mindset to his Australian Survivor debut in Redemption (Season 12). At 26 (born around 1999–2000), Cameron joins the 24-player cast premiering February 23, 2026, on Network 10. Under new host David Genat, the season in Samoa features returning…
Keeley Jenkinson, the razor-sharp fraud prevention specialist from Brisbane (raised on the Sunshine Coast, QLD), debuts on Australian Survivor: Redemption (Season 12) as a strategic newcomer poised to turn her professional deception-detection skills into game-winning advantages. At 30, Keeley joins the 24-player cast premiering February 23, 2026, on Network 10, under new host David Genat…
Cat Hooker, the sharp, unflappable occupational therapist from Melbourne, Victoria, enters Australian Survivor: Redemption (Season 12) as a strategic newcomer with proven deception-detection chops. At 41 (born around 1984–1985), Cat makes her Survivor debut in the season premiering February 23, 2026, on Network 10. Hosted by David Genat, this redemption-themed run in Samoa features a…
Johnson Ashak, the charismatic civil engineer and reality TV standout, makes his Australian Survivor debut in Redemption (Season 12), premiering February 23, 2026, on Network 10. At 29 and hailing from Maroubra, Sydney, NSW, Johnson brings strategic smarts, a booming personality, and a competitive edge honed from finishing runner-up on Big Brother Australia Season 14…
Brooke Jowett is a trailblazing three-time player on Australian Survivor, celebrated as a fierce “challenge beast,” social strategist, and enduring fan favorite. Category Details Full Name Brooke Emily Jowett Age (as of 2026) 32 (Born February 25, 1993) Hometown Melbourne, Victoria (originally listed from NSW in early seasons) Current Occupation Fitness Professional / Qualified Personal…
Simon Mee has become one of Australian Survivor‘s most memorable and polarizing figures—a self-proclaimed “golden child” turned carpenter, known for fierce competitiveness, hilarious antics, and unforgettable strategic blunders. Now 35 and hailing from Brisbane, Queensland, Simon returns for his third shot at the $500,000 prize in Australian Survivor: Redemption (Season 12), which premiered on February…
Kate Walsh is mourning the loss of her longtime Grey’s Anatomy co-star Eric Dane, who passed away on February 19 at age 53 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Walsh, 58, shared an emotional Instagram tribute on February 20, reflecting on their on-screen chemistry and off-screen friendship that spanned nearly two decades. In…
Emmy-winning actor and director Timothy Busfield, best known for his roles in Thirtysomething and The West Wing, pleaded not guilty on February 20 to four counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor in a New Mexico court. The 68-year-old waived his arraignment and all pre-trial appearances, allowing the case to proceed toward trial without…
KATSEYE star Manon Bannerman is stepping back from group activities for the foreseeable future to focus on her personal health and wellbeing. The announcement came on February 20 via an official statement from the global girl group and their label HYBE x Geffen, just weeks after KATSEYE’s high-profile Grammy performance and Best New Artist nomination…