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Australian Survivor superfans rejoice because the Brains v Brawn II season is almost upon us! And now, Network Ten has released the official Australian Survivor 2025 cast list ahead of the season premiere.

Of course, 2025 will see two seasons of Australian Survivor: Australia v The World and Brain v Brawn II. However, the latter season will air first, on the 17 February.

Read on to find out all about the cast of Australian Survivor: Brain v Brawn II — as well as their Instagram handles.

Australia Survivor 2025: Brains

AJ

AJ is a Survivor superfan and skilled poker player who plans to use his strategic and social skills to dominate the game.

“I’ll say things like, you did so good! I loved that blindside! That was so smart! Of course, it wasn’t smart. But I’m going to tell them it was,” he said to Network Ten.

However, AJ admits the toughest challenge on Survivor will be enduring the elements. “The hardest part about Survivor for me will be sleeping outdoors. I’m used to really nice accommodation generally, so sleeping outdoors is going to be a little bit tough.”

Follow AJ on Instagram here.

Ally

Ally, an AI expert from a small town in North Queensland, thrives on proving herself in the male-dominated tech world and embraces her loud, adventurous personality.

“If you had to put me in a pigeonhole, it would just be as an Australian who loves the outback, craves the ocean and anything in between is just me. Like true blue to the core,” she told Network 10.

Confident in her spot on the Brain tribe, she has some fighting words for the Brawns: “You can have all the muscle in the world, but if you don’t know how to use the muscle in your head? No hope, brother.”

Follow Ally on Instagram here.

Indy

Indy is a business manager who moonlights as a stand-up comedian. With a passion for puzzles and a fierce competitive streak, she’s determined to conquer Survivor and make her son proud.

“On a scale of one to crazy competitive, I’m probably psycho. Extremely competitive,” she said to Network Ten.

Drawing from her experiences as an outsider, she added, “I’m a black Muslim bisexual who grew up in Townsville. I’ve been voted out of tribes my entire life. I’m ready for this.”

Follow Indy on Instagram here.

Kaelan

Kaelan is an engineer-turned-PhD student who uses AI to map Antarctic vegetation by drone. Despite his Brain credentials, he boasts a brawny background, having grown up playing rugby, surfing, and even competing as a professional stand-up paddle boarder.

Ready to tackle the physical and mental demands of Survivor, Kaelan plans to combine strategy with adaptability. “This is a lifesize board game. How fun is that? As long as you’re in the rules of the game, nothing is immoral,” he told Network 10.

Follow Kaelan on Instagram here.

Karin

Karin, an orthopaedic surgery doctor with a sharp wit, is ready to trade her doctor instincts for cutthroat gameplay. “I’m here on Survivor to break bones,” she said to Network 10. “I don’t want to put things back together. I’m not the good doctor anymore.”

Doing something “left of field” for the first time in 30 years, Karin is joining Survivor determined to make an impact and hopes to win the $500,000 prize to repurchase her mother’s property in Sri Lanka, which she had to sell to cover Karin’s uni fees.

Follow Karin on Instagram here.

Kent

Kent is a successful business mogul with a disciplined routine, waking up at 4:40 am to work out and run a worldwide corporation. However, his true passion lies in working to live rather than living to work.

A lifelong fan of Survivor, Kent sees being chosen to play as a dream come true and plans to use his business acumen and negotiation skills to dominate the game.

“I’m full of love and going to give so much to my tribe, but at the same time, I’m going to be happy to cut their throats. This is a game,” he told Network 10.

Follow Kent on Instagram here.

Laura

Laura is a self-proclaimed witch who plans on combining her bubbly personality with her sharp, strategic mind.

“I come across really hippy dippy and my tribemates will see me as sweet and curious, but this sugar has her bite and I’m not afraid to use it,” she said to Network 10.

Using her skills in reading auras and understanding human behaviour, Laura plans to use her acting talent and people-reading abilities to navigate Survivor.

“My friends say I can convince a fish it has legs,” she added. “I can convince anyone of anything. I can read how people perceive the world and I can use what they value against them.”

Follow Laura on Instagram here.

Logan

Mum of two Logan says she’s ready to step into the game and show the world there’s more to her than just being a football WAG (her hubbie plays for the Western Bulldogs).

While studying business and juggling family life, Logan tells Network 10, “There are three different parts of me. There’s the WAG wife, the mum and then there’s Logan and Logan doesn’t get enough attention. I’m ready for it to be Logan’s time.”

She plans to play as a “smiling assassin,” making allies before betraying them when needed.

Follow Logan on Instagram here.

Max

Max is a cheeky and energetic primary school teacher from the Gold Coast who’s excited to face his biggest fear, a crab crawling over his face while living his childhood dream of competing on Survivor.

Though he puts out a fun-loving energy, Max is calculated and five steps ahead. He told Network 10, “Being a brain means we aren’t relying on our muscles, we’re relying on our heads… What’s inside our head is gonna get you a lot further than any muscles on your arms.”

Follow Max on Instagram here.

Myles

Sydney-based analyst Myles is a self-described Brain who thrives on statistics. “What makes me a Brain is that I’m going to be taking every problem on analytically,” he told Network 10.

Despite being a brainiac, Myles also enjoys pole dancing, a hobby he says takes him out of the typical “Brain” mould.

In tougher times, he plans on drawing on the fact that he’s on Survivor. He said, “Things may suck, but they’re sucking on Survivor. And you just can’t beat that.”

Follow Myles on Instagram here.

Richard

Rich is a director with a career working alongside top actors who views Survivor as his personal Oscars.

A creative “Brain,” he believes his big-picture thinking and ability to stir the pot will help him despite the challenge of being away from his fiancée.

“Some people have a calculator in their mind, mine is a paintbrush,” he told Network 10. “I love coming up with ideas and I’m pretty good at it.”

Follow Richard on Instagram here.

Zara

Zara is a highly accomplished stay-at-home mom of three who runs her household like a CEO, keeping things organised and pristine.

She holds degrees in Political Science, Law, and Economics. She also serves as Vice President of the PTA and is determined to use her leadership skills on Survivor.

Her goal is to make her children proud, telling Network 10, “I want my kids to watch me on TV and just think I’m a badass. I want them to see me going to challenges and think, yeah, my mum’s going to be really good at that. Like, my mum’s cool.”

Follow Zara on Instagram here.

Australia Survivor 2025: Brawn

Ben

Ben is a risk-taking stonemason from the Sunshine Coast who’s excited to dive into Survivor as a life goal that’s been 25 years in the making.

A dad of three, he’s honed his investigative skills at home and plans to use them to get the truth out of his tribe. “I’m a bit of a master investigator… My plan on Survivor is to get answers from people,” he said to Network 10.

For Ben, Survivor is the ultimate challenge, “the real-life Jumanji.”

Follow Ben on Instagram here.

Candy

Candy, a model from Western Australia, is ready to take on Survivor after honing her adaptability through years in the fashion industry.

“As a model you must put up with a lot of stuff or else you won’t get hired again… You just get on with it,” she told Network 10.

While she’s a brawn, raised working on farms and wineries, Candy’s also eager to prove her smarts, having earned a literature degree despite growing up with dyslexia.

Follow Candy on Instagram here.

Jesse

Jesse, a professional skateboarder and business owner, wants to bring laughter and fun to his Survivor tribe while also being strategic.

Jesse is passionate about making skateboarding accessible for people of all abilities and feels that while he may be judged for his carefree attitude, he’s smarter and more capable than people think.

He said to Network 10 he aims to “take the edge out of situations” and use his positive energy to create strong alliances, but he’s ready to show his serious side too.

Follow Jesse on Instagram here.

Kate

Kate is a Melbourne-based DJ and dancer who plans to use her bubbly personality and rhinestone-studded wardrobe to deflect attention on Survivor.

“I do like people to see me as my Instagram self, rather than my real self. Because then they’re just going to go, oh, she’s not a threat, we’ll keep her in for now,” she explained to Network 10.

Despite battling the physical and mental challenges of OCD, Kate is determined to prove her resilience, describing her mental strength as her version of Brawn: “I push through, and I won’t let it stop me.”

Follow Kate on Instagram here.

Kristin

Kristin, an aviation firefighter from Sydney, thrives under pressure. “We are ready and willing to respond to anything,” she described to Network 10.

“I’ll be utilising many of my workplace skills. Knowing how to relate to people, knowing how to act on my feet, working under pressure and just being physical.”

While Kristin’s kind nature helps her connect easily with others, she warned, “If you don’t deserve my kindness, I cut you forever.”

Follow Kristin on Instagram here.

Morgan

An Olympic sprinter and national champion, Morgan is a fierce competitor who knows how to read the room and adapt to any situation.

“There’s Olympic Morgan who will help win challenges. Then there’s Social Morgan, who is fun and chats with everyone,” she told Network 10.

Strong and resilient, Morgan draws her inspiration from her mother and first coach. She has her sights set on securing the prize money for what she calls “the wedding of the century.”

Follow Morgan on Instagram here.

Nash

Sydney salesman Nash brings boundless confidence and charm to the game, which he believes will give him the upper hand.

“When I’m always smiling, you’re not gonna tell whether I’m part of your alliance or not,” he explained to Network 10.

A devoted family man who admits leaving his two kids behind is tough, Nash is determined to show that strength comes in many forms, adding, “Big blokes do cry. We are very emotional, but we are very strong inside.”

Follow Nash on Instagram here.

Noonan (Laura)

Laura Noonan aka Noonan, the youngest of a well-known Mornington Peninsula family, and is eager to step out of the shadow of her parents and brothers on Survivor.

She tells Network 10, “For a long time, Survivor has been my identity… now sitting here, who’s laughing now? I’m the one who is here, and it’s brilliant!”

As a learning support officer, Noonan brings compassion and determination, hoping to be remembered as the fun-loving, over-the-top girl truly obsessed with the game.

Follow Noonan (Laura) on Instagram here.

Paulie

Paulie, a Sydney paramedic, is no stranger to high-pressure situations, from delivering babies to saving lives. However, adapting to life on a beach will be an entirely new challenge for this city boy.

“I’ve slept on a beach a few times, sure that’s cute but this is going to be hard,” he told Network 10.

A fan of Survivor and inspired by challenge beast Simon Mee, Paulie believes his ability to quickly connect and put people at ease (honed by years on the job) will be his key to success.

Follow Paulie on Instagram here.

Paul (PD)

Paul, aka PD, is a Sydney dad of two who juggles life as a brewery salesman by day and a soccer coach by night.

A former National Soccer League player who represented Australia, he’s spent the last decade coaching, and he’s ready to bring those skills to his Survivor tribe. “I’ve always got plan A and plan B. Now, plan A is our game plan, but plan B is to do plan A even better,” he explained to Network 10.

While PD is prepared for the mental and physical challenges of the game, he joked that leaving his dog, Rocky, might be the toughest part: “Please don’t tell my family this, but I will miss my dog, Rocky, the most out of everybody back home.”

Ursula

Ursula is a fitness and nutrition coach, powerlifter, and mother of two who brings serious Brawn strength to Survivor.

Fierce, strong, and unapologetically honest, she’s ready for the game but admits her blunt honesty could create trouble. “I am very honest, sometimes too honest,” she said to Network 10.

“If people can’t handle it, that’s not my problem,” she added

Still, while Ursula is disciplined and focused, she’s also ready to show her fun side: “I’m funny. I have a very dry sense of humour and am loud and bubbly when I want to be.”

Follow Ursula on Instagram here.

Zen

Zen, the youngest member of the tribe and a Hip Hop artist from the Gold Coast, is eager to embrace nature and test his mental and physical limits.

Zen feels the hardest part of his time on Survivor will be holding back his leadership instincts and allowing others to take charge.

“Having to hide the testosterone levels and simmer down the level of intelligence and… play under and allow someone to take the leadership position. This will be the hardest part,” he said to Network 10.

Zen plans to use his strengths and “psychological tricks” to win the game.

“I wouldn’t say manipulation, but I’ll definitely be using my influence to get what I want,” he added.

Follow Zen on Instagram here.