Love him or hate him, Australian Survivor’s King George Mladenov is one of the format’s most recognisable players. He’s known for producing the “greatest Tribal ever”, and isn’t afraid to scheme and manipulate. Sadly, his forceful strategy on Survivor: Australia v The World didn’t pay off, and he was blindsided by the Aussie Tribe on Tuesday night.
He doesn’t appear to hold any grudges, and he’s actually rooting for the player who said his name first: Shonee Bowtell. The pair had a tight-knit alliance the last time they played, called the Spice Girls, but George stabbed Shonee in the back. She’s finally got her revenge, and King George wants to see her go all the way.
“I couldn’t be more proud to see you get your revenge. GO. AND. WIN!!!!” he told Shonee on Instagram. “Best five days of vibing and laughing.”
In a tribute post to Survivor: Australia v The World, he penned a statement that sounded like a farewell to the franchise. Could this be the last we see of King George? “To play Survivor for Australia and help make Australian Survivor go global has been the greatest honour,” he wrote. “Thank you to Jonathan LaPaglia, the incredible Australian Survivor crew, and Channel 10 for giving me the chance to live this dream.
“Survivor has tested every part of me, but given me even more in return; memories, friendships, and the honour of representing Australia on the world stage. For that, I’ll be forever thankful. Go and win Shonee.”
Jonathan LaPaglia and Survivor players react to George’s exit
In a tribute post to George, his frenemy Shonee shared what she loved most about her former ally.
“George will tell you he is the best player himself… but he really is ONE of the best,” she said. “Soooo smart, calculated and FUNNY!!!! You can’t not have a good time around him. But it had to be done! I will miss you and our laughs everyday!!!”
Host JLP called George a “legend” and thanked him for playing so hard.
“Let’s be honest GEORGE, you invented big mov-itis! It seems you may have taught your subjects too well,” he said.
“Sad to see you go so early. It’s always so much fun having you on the show! A LEGEND of the game, your contribution has been pivotal to the evolution of Australian Survivor. Until next time my friend.”
Other former castaways were quick to share their praise for King George.
“An icon who helped launch our franchise to the world stage. Every Australian player should salute your legacy,” Nick Iadanza wrote.
“Nooooo! You are a bloody superstar and it’s an honour to have played alongside you (even for 30 seconds). Now come and have some consolation bitty,” added Anjali Rao.
First the Golden God, and now the King? These big Australian players are dropping like flies. Let’s hope we don’t lose any other big names next week.
Survivor: Australia v The World airs at 7pm on Sundays, and 7:30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays on Channel 10 and 10Play.
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