Returning show Survivor confirms Joel Dommett as new presenter

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17 Feb 2023, 13:10

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After a long awaited return, the popular reality show Survivor has confirmed Joel Dommett as its new host on BBC One and iPlayer.

One of the UK's most sought after comedians and presenters, Joel has presented ITV's The Masked Singer and the National Television Awards in 2021.

Announcing the good news he said: “I’m the new host of the UK’s Survivor! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT! A huge thank you to the BBC for trusting me with this. It’s such a hugely popular format all over the world and I’m super excited to help bring it to our sweet little country. Let the tribal councils BEGIN!

Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment for the BBC says: “Having Joel on board is brilliant! With his natural comedic charm we are thrilled that he is going to be on hand guiding, encouraging and challenging our contestants as they all try to be the sole survivor!”

It will be rebooted by the production company Remarkable Entertainment but will keep the same format as the original series, with people from different backgrounds all being stranded on the same remote tropical island. They will then engage in a string of social and strategic games in order to win rewards or immunity until the winner is announced at the end of the competition.

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If the deserted islanders win immunity, they are safe from being voted out in the forthcoming Tribal Council meetings, where every person must turn on their own tribe by voting out one of their own. This goes on until the Sole Survivor is crowned and wins the life changing cash prize of £100,000.;

Natalka Znak, CEO of Remarkable Entertainment, Initial and Znak TV, says: “Not only is Survivor one of the biggest shows on TV, we are thrilled to have one of the biggest talents on TV host it. Joel's infectious wit and energy are second to none - I can’t wait to watch as he leads our Survivor contestants through their epic battle!”

Applications to take part in the new UK series are now open and close on March 6. 

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