Survivor’s top contenders

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LOCKY, 30 Bali-based Locky is a challenge beast who just missed out on the finale in 2017. ‘I’m going to spend more time on my social game this season,’ says the adventure guide, adding that he plans to be more strategic.

LYDIA, 38, VIC This five-time Olympian is also ‘a physical beast’ who’ll eliminate ‘coasters’ in order to win. ‘They’re threats,’ the ex-aerial skier says. MARK, 54, VIC He was dubbed ‘Tarzan’ and exited the game in 2017 after giving up an Idol. ‘I won’t make that mistake again,’ the lime grower tells. BROOKE, 26, VIC After being blindsided by Flick in 2016, the fitness fanatic is well aware ‘allies aren’t friends’. She wants revenge and is excited for a bit of rivalry. The strongest contenders dish on why they can outwit, outlast and outplay BATTLE OF THE Survivor: All Stars

HENRY, 29, SA He pretended to be a yoga instructor and was nicknamed ‘Zen Hen’ in 2017 –but it was a ruse. ‘I’m even sneakier now,’ the teacher shares.

PHOEBE, 31, VIC This lawyer’s smarts and social skills are her strengths, but being ‘too trusting’ cost her in 2016. Her plan is to be fearless and adaptable.

MAT, 43, QLD As an ex-rugby league and union player, Mat’s a physical threat. ‘I’m The Godfather, too, so I know how to control the game,’ he tells.

74 WWW.OKMAGAZINE.COM.AU AK, 32, SA ‘I played hard, thought creatively and never gave up,’ this wedding DJ says of his time in camp in 2017. ‘I know how to play this.’

FLICK, 27, QLD ‘I’m not afraid to lie, and voting out Brooke –my best friend in 2016 –made me an all star,’ this travel agent shares. ‘I’ll have to watch my back.’

SHANE, 63, TAS She’s the ex-Olympic swimmer who won the game in 2018 –but says she’ll avoid trusting ‘lying bastards’ in order to grab a second crown. NICK, 31, SA ‘I’m back because I’m a loud mouth,’ high school teacher Nick tells. ‘Plus, I’m a puzzle king.’ He admits his ‘dad bod’ might be a weakness, though. their rivals BEST!

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JERICHO, 28, VIC The ‘Cookie Monster’s’ social game helped him win the title of sole survivor in 2017. ‘I’m a badass,’ the flight attendant admits.

HARRY, 30, WA ‘I bring an abrasive, aggressive gameplay to Australian Survivor,’ ‘Dirty’ Harry says. The ice cream maker made the top three in 2019. TEXT BY MELISSA FIELD

DAVID, 39 He was the ‘Golden God’ who went home in 2019 with an unplayed immunity idol. ‘I’ll play smarter and quieter this time,’ tells the model, who’s based in the US. ‘I’m going to avoid a blindside by creating my own spy network!’