David Genat

David Genat (born 13 March 1980) is an Australian television personality, having appeared as a contestant on three seasons of the reality game show Australian Survivor. He was the winner of the A$500,000 prize Australian Survivor: All Stars, having previously competed in Australian Survivor: Champions V Contenders II in which he placed tenth.

In 2025, he competed on the second season of the American series Deal or No Deal Island in which he won the game and a prize of $US5,800,000, making him the biggest game show winner in the history of American television.

Genat returned to compete in his third season of Australian Survivor, Survivor: Australia V The World, which began airing in August 2025.

Australian Survivor In 2019, Genat appeared on Australian Survivor: Champions V Contenders II. He was the 14th voted out on Day 34 and 2nd member of the jury, placing 10th.

In 2020, Genat returned the next season on Australian Survivor: All Stars. He was voted sole survivor on Day 50.

In 2025, Genat returned for a third time to compete on Survivor: Australia V The World. The full cast was officially announced on 13 April 2025, with the first preview airing that night along with the penultimate episode of Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn II. He was the 2nd voted out on Day 5, placing 13th.

On 18 August 2025, Genat announced that he would be the new host for Australian Survivor, starting from 2026. Genat ultimately made a good deal, as his case contained $75 (which is what he would have walked away with had he continued his game).

Personal life Genat is married to fitness coach Pearl Christensen, with whom he shares a daughter. Genat also shares two sons from a previous relationship, Kathleen Genat, and is also a stepfather to Christensen's eldest daughter from a former relationship.

Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes 2021–present Getaway Guest host 2023 Rush Host 2026 Australian Survivor HostSeason 14–present

Reality Competition Year Title Role Notes 2002 Search for a SupermodelContestant 2019 Australian Survivor: Champions V Contenders 2020 Australian Survivor: All Stars 2021 The Celebrity Apprentice Australia 2025 Deal or No Deal Island 2 Survivor: Australia V The World