A brand new series of Survivor UK will see 18 contestants face the ultimate physical and psychological challenge, which will test their brains, brawn and betrayal. The players will compete to outwit, outplay and outlast their rivals.
The contestants have been carefully selected from across the UK, and are marooned in a tropical location where they are divided into two tribes, competing against each other in a range of physical and mental challenges for reward or immunity.
One by one, players are voted out of their tribes at the iconic Tribal Council until the two tribes eventually merge and the game becomes a head-to-head battle.
Ultimately only one person can triumph, winning the cash prize of £100,000 and the title of Sole Survivor.
As Joel Dommett hosts the competition, OK! takes a look at the Survivor contestants…
Ashleigh
Age: 34
From: London
Occupation: Brand Strategist
Asked about how she coped with the hunger, Ashleigh said: "I am mega grumpy when I’m hungry! So not well, I was so tired and desperate for food all of the time! It definitely made me realise how privileged I am at home to be able to eat what I want at home and was a reminder not take that for granted."
Christopher
Age: 36
From: Bridgend
Occupation: Singer/Songwriter
Asked about why he wanted to sign up, Christopher said: "I wanted to take myself out of my comfort zone and face my fears. I wanted to undertake the hardest challenges, on land, in the air or in the sea. I want to prove to myself that I have got what it takes, that I can achieve anything."
Doug
Age: 32
From: Isle of Mull
Occupation: Flood Risk Consultant
Asked how he prepared for the challenge, Doug said: "I try and keep fairly active back home, so as part of my preparation for the show I did a lot of sled work at the gym. I’d load the sled up with my bodyweight and push and pull it 50 times a session. That, and Pilates!"
Hannah
Age: 30
From: London
Occupation: Semi-Professional Footballer
On how she coped on the beach, Hannah said: "Living on that beach was so tough, that's for sure. The lack of food and seasoning was tough for someone like me who loves their flavours. Plus, having sand stick to you constantly and dealing with those flies made it quite jarring but I knew what I'd signed up for and I was determined to tough it out."
Jess
Age: 38
From: London
Occupation: Fitting Model
Asked how she prepared for Survivor UK, Jess said: "I increased my gym sessions and did more weightlifting to get physically stronger. Mentally, I just dug deep!"
Laurence
Age: 29
From: London, born in Vienna, and raised in Costa Rica
Occupation: Entrepreneur, currently doing an MPhil in Artificial Intelligence Ethics at Cambridge
On how competitive he is, Laurence said: "Though I’d hate to come across as competitive, I secretly am. To compare myself to a swimming duck – I’d always want to appear cool as a cucumber on the surface, while paddling like a madman underneath the water."
Lee
Age: 28
From: Belfast
Occupation: Professional Boxer
Asked if he had a strategy, Lee said: "My plan was to just to be myself and perform well in challenges, I felt like that’s where my strengths would lie. In terms of a proper strategy, I came in blind as I haven’t seen the show before – I’m an idiot!"
Leilani
Age: 45
From: Hertford
Occupation: Barista and cleaner at a yoga studio
Asked how she prepared for the challenge, Leilani said: "I practice yoga and I go to the gym. I did struggle mentally to leave my son so I just had to take it day by day."
Matthew
Age: 21
From: Cumbria
Occupation: Hospitality
On why he wanted to be a contestant, Matthew said: "I knew this was the ultimate challenge! An amazing chance to really get stuck in and see what I’m made of. I turned 21 a few months ago and I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my summer, I’m so thankful for the opportunity."
Nathan
Age: 35
From: Manchester
Occupation: Fitness Instructor & Operations Manager
Asked what qualities he brought to the game, Nathan said: "I feel I brought my mental attributes of determination, resilience, positivity, optimism and humility and physical attributes of strength and power. Used effectively these were perhaps inspiring for the rest of the camp to observe."
Pegleg
Age: 54
From: St Agnes
Occupation: Surf School Owner
Asked how he prepared for the show, Pegleg said: "I built a couple of challenges in the garden and doubled my normal training schedule. Mentally I knew I had what it takes as a lifetime of overcoming preconceived ideas of disability has prepared me well."
Rachel
Age: 40
From: Whitstable
Occupation: Insurance Claims Handler
On why she wanted to be a contestant, Rachel said: "I have always been an adventurous, strong, outdoorsy, sporty person who loves a challenge and my mum knew I had wanted to take part in a show like this for years so when she saw an advert for contestants online she tagged me in it."
Rach
Age: 23
From: Glasgow
Occupation: Personal Trainer
On what challenges she looked forward to, Rach said: "Physical strength challenges – I love feeling and looking strong, especially as a woman I find it empowering. I think people were surprised at how strong I was because I'm quite small."
Ren
Age: 28
From: London
Occupation: Network Data Scientist
Asked on how they coped with the hunger, Ren said: "Poorly. Turns out I really hate rice and beans, and even though I was literally starving it always took me a full hour to eat a single scoop of food."
Richard
Age: 36
From: Dalkeith, Scotland
Occupation: Pensions Manager / RAF Reservist
Asked why he wanted to be a contestant, Richard said: "I am always looking for a new challenge and this gave me the opportunity to challenge myself physically and mentally."
Sabrina
Age: 45
From: Stroud
Occupation: Ultramarathon Runner, Charity Founder, Author, Mum of 4 and Grandmother of 3.
Asked if she had a strategy, Sabrina said: "My strategy was to try not to be a threat, to dull my personality and to not assume a lead role or be bossy. To be silent!"
Shai
Age: 33
From: London
Occupation: Finance Risk Manager
On competitive he is, Shai said: "I am a very competitive individual and always want to win within the rules of the game, although being very competitive can have its downside as it puts a target on yourself!"
Tinuke
Age: 30
From: London
Occupation: Professional Roller Skater & Adventurer
On how she coped with the hunger, Tinuke said: "It was hard but once we had fire and food regularly, I managed to cope okay. Better than most of the boys who turned seriously savage for food. It definitely caused a lot of tension in camp when people were hungry."
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