M-Net is bringing back Survivor South Africa (Survivor SA) for a third season of the international format that the pay channel adapted into a local series. Endemol SA will produce the 3rd season which will be a ''celebrity edition'' with local stars stranded on an exotic island in the Indian Ocean. (The previous two seasons took place in Panama and Malaysia).
The channel will quickly sift through applicants (the Famous can now apply. The Famous can tell M-Net they want to enter by emailing M-Net - or getting your people to email their people - at celeb@mnet.co.za) and then film the latest island reality adventure in November and December to broadcast it very early next year.
Some other BIG BIG BIG BIG BIG BIG BIG M-Net announcements also IMMINENT and COMING SOON (and totally NOT connected to Survivor SA) but as I said I have to keep the trap shut. For now.
But back to Survivor SA:
1. Will Mark Bayly be available to host again and get time out from his presenting duties on M-Net glam cam show All Access? As soon as I know you'll read it here.
2.According to Helen Smit, head of local content at M-Net the format will remain the same and not be changed. ''We're not planning to change to format to make it easier for our celebs.''
3.Total Drama Island might be the title of a show on The Cartoon Network, but it could soon be the subtitle of Survivor SA! ''It will be interesting to see which celebs are whisked off to the island,'' says Helen. ''It's important to have a mix of personalities and entertainers who will stir the pot and create unforgettable Survivor intrigue.''
4.The Famous will also be screened. (The Famous are known for their fragile, yet otherwise inflated ego's, temper tantrums and sense of entitlement. Ooh. Awesomeness awaits if M-Net does this right.)
''All potential candidates will also have to undergo the Survivor medical and psychological tests," says Helen.
Now Famous, get your people onto their people immediately.
