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Viewers around the nation collectively lost their s**t when fan-favourite Feras Basal was crowned the winner of Australian Survivor 2024 – and it’s unlikely to be the last time he graces our screens.

The OG Rebel’s position in the game was in serious strife when the final three came to include two of his greatest nemesis, Titans Caroline Courtis and Mark Warnock.

However, Feras managed to muster all the strength he could find and win the final Immunity Challenge, which saw him choose to bring Caroline to the final two.

Caroline and Feras pled their cases in front of the Jury in the finale, and Feras reigned triumphant, winning the season with a completely unanimous vote.

Feras was undoubtedly one of the most iconic winners to ever come out of Australian Survivor, and he’s totally on board for a return to the franchise, suggesting that he could face George Mladenov in an All-Stars season.

“Oh my god, that would be amazing. I would love to go back a second time on Survivor,” he said in an exclusive winner’s interview with Chattr.

Feras Basal would love to return to TV

Prior to appearing on Australian Survivor, Feras had over 70,000 followers on his TikTok account, where he’d regularly post hilarious short videos.

During our interview, Feras said he’d jump at the chance to launch a career in TV.

“I’ve always said this my whole life, I’ve always wanted to make a career out of entertainment,” he said. “Whether it be a TV show or reality show. I love that I can entertain people and that people are entertained by me. “

“So whatever chance or opportunity I get to be on something else, I’m 100% going to take it and grab it”

Feras pointed out that after his win, his name was trending on Twitter more than the hit reality TV show MAFS.

“To have me trending on Twitter over MAFS, it just tells me I need my own show!” He laughed.

In Feras’ promo video, he compared himself to iconic Survivor player King George, who’s appeared in two seasons and came runner-up in one. “I’m here to finish what he couldn’t do,” Feras said – and turns out, he did it!

Feras said that George isn’t salty about his win, but instead very happy for him.

“George, thankfully, he’s really, really proud of me. I think he just wanted to see someone from Western Sydney win. He’s been really, really gracious and supportive. I’m so grateful to have someone like George as a friend.”

The unaired Tribal scene that almost made Feras give up on the Sole Survivor title

During the interview Feras’ revealed that there was a lot more that went down at the final Tribal Council than was shown on TV.

“My speech actually went for about ten minutes. I named all my moves,” he revealed.

Viewers were confused when Jaden and Raymond’s Jury questions weren’t aired, and the Australian Survivor winner shared exactly what they’d said.

“Jaden didn’t have a question, but he did have a comment which was really nice. He pretty much said, ‘It’s so nice to see, you know, another brother from Western Sydney make it this far and represent the way I did,’ Feras said.

He revealed that Raymond’s question almost made him want to give up on the game and hand Caroline the title.

“Raymond did ask a question, and my answer was shown, but his question wasn’t. He asked both Caroline and me what we would rather have, the title of Sole Survivor or half a million dollars? Caroline said Sole Survivor, and I said half a million dollars. I was so close to saying, ‘You know what, Caroline, you can take the title and I’ll take the half a million dollars,'” he laughed.

What will Feras spend his $500,000 prize money on?

Fortunately for Feras, along with the bragging rights of becoming 2024’s Sole Survivor, he also landed a $500,000 cash prize.

Feras revealed that although they filmed the finale months ago, he didn’t find out that he’d won until the episode aired, which he watched with contestants Raymond, Kirby, Aileen, Rianna, Garrick, Viola, Frankie, Nathan, Jaden, Winna, Kelly and Sarah.

“I found out last night, so you can imagine how on the edge I’ve been for the past couple of months,” he revealed, suggesting that two endings were filmed and the winner was only revealed as the episode aired.

The HR Manager from Western Sydney said that he’ll be frugal with his winnings, but has one splurge in mind.

“I’m not one to splurge at all; I will probably still have my Kmart clothes! The only thing I will splurge on is to go on a bit of a holiday for a bit.”

“Other than that, the rest of the money is literally going to invest in our future. I know it’s the boring answer, but these days, chips are eight dollars!”

What Feras is most proud of

However, while Feras said the title of Sole Survivor and the winnings are great, he’s most proud of being able to represent his culture on Survivor.

“I’m super proud. Number one, winning is amazing and I’m so proud of that. But what I’m most proud of is representing myself, my culture, and my faith in the best way possible. I wanted people to understand that people like me, and people who look like me, can be seen in a positive light because a lot of the time, it isn’t.”

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Australian Survivor 2024’s Feras Basal has made history as the first Arab Australian to be crowned Sole Survivor.

After 50 days on the Samoan island, Feras faced Caroline Courtis in the final with the jury unanimously voting him as the winner.

Beating Caroline was Feras’ last hurdle after he played a part in both Mark Warnock’s elimination in third place, and his nemesis-turned-ally Kirby Bently in fifth. Meanwhile, Feras’ close friend Raymond Chaney came in fourth place.

What was the final Immunity Challenge?

During the final Immunity Challenge, Mark, Caroline and Feras were positioned on a huge wooden turning wheel with pegs sticking out for the hands and feet. As the wheel turned, the contestants had to adjust themselves and avoid falling off. Plus, they were surrounded by fire.

Mark was the first out, lasting two hours and fifteen minutes while Caroline stepped off after two hours and thirty minutes. Feras was the last man standing, claiming Individual Immunity and a guaranteed position in the final two.

As well as making the Grand Final, Feras had the advantage of choosing who would sit next to him. He chose to take Caroline, and Mark was eliminated.

What were Feras and Caroline’s pitches?

At the final Tribal Council, Feras and Caroline had the opportunity to pitch to the jury – made up of former contestants – why they think they deserve to win Australian Survivor.

Compared to her rival, Caroline headed into her speech knowing that the Jury may think she was a weaker link, so she pitched to the massive threats she eliminated in the game and the power couple she had split up.

Meanwhile, Feras told the jury about the strong alliances he had built through the game and explained to them how he knew when to use big players as a shield, and when to emerge as a big player of his own.

How did the votes go?

Feras received votes from every Jury remember – Ri, Aileen, Alex, Jaden, Kitty, Raymond, Valeria, Kirby and Mark — winning him the title of Sole Survivor for Australian Survivor 2024.

“I am absolutely over the moon. I did not, in a million years, think I could make it on Survivor let alone win the bloody game! I’m literally still shaking,” he said in the producer-led post-win interview.

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If you’re wondering who will Outwit, Outplay and Outlast on Survivor Australia 2024, then you’re in luck, because the winner may have just leaked.

Betting odds indicate that one of the most strategic castaways thus far will take home the title of Sole Survivor and the $500,000 prize money.

Outspoken Feras Basal has the best return of just $1.23 to win this year’s Survivor Australia. Which is… insanely low.

The player with the next best odds to win is Diplomat Mark Warnock, with a huge jump to a $6.00 return.

In last place sits Caroline Courtis with a return of $7.50 for every one-dollar bet on her.

When a contestant has winning betting odds, it means that people bet the most money that that person will win.

What do betting odds mean?

Betting odds are based on dollar value. If someone bets $1, they’d receive back the amount the team was listed at. For example, if someone bets $1 on Feras and he wins, they’d receive a $1.23 return. This corresponds with the amount deposited, so $10 would turn into $12.30, $100 would turn into $123, and so on.

In other words, if you bet on Feras and he wound up winning you won’t really make too much moolah.

Betting odds for each of the Survivor 2024 contestants

At the time of writing, these are the Sportsbet betting odds.

• Feras Basal $1.23
• Mark Warnock $6.00
• Caroline Courtis $7.50

Do betting odds correctly guess the winner?

Not always, however, betting odds can often be a good indicator of who will win a show.

Most recently, betting odds suggested that Steph and Gian would win The Block 2023, which they well and truly did, with a profit of $1.65 million, plus $100,000 in prize money.

Similarly, Liz Parnov had the best odds to win Survivor Australia 2023 and she was, in fact, crowned the winner.

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I’m A Celebrity Australia Australia 2024 has shortlisted nine celebrities and revealed that one of them will be entering the jungle.

“One of these Hollywood Child Stars is ACTUALLY going into the jungle! 😲 Who do you think it is?” A post on their official Instagram account reads.

Amongst the nine famous child actors are Alyssa Milano, Frankie Muniz, Jaden Smith, Jamie Lynn Spears, Jonathan Lipnicki, Lindsay Lohan, Macaulay Culkin, Molly Ringwald and Soleil Moon Frye.

While there are some big names among the bunch, Jamie Lynn Spears is among the most well-known, and a follow-up post by I’m A Celebrity suggests that she may be heading into the jungle!

The account ran a question-and-answer segment in their stories and asked fans to vote on whether they think each celebrity is going in or not. Followers voted Jamie as the most likely to be entering with 47%, while they thought Jaden Smith was the least likely at 23%.

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Of course, while Jamie Lynn Spears is well known for being Britney Spear’s sister, she’s had a successful career in her own right. She played Zoey Brooks on the Nickelodeon teen sitcom Zoey 101 from 2005–2008, and again for the movie reboot Zoey 102 in 2023. She’s also worked a singer and songwriter.

Has Jamie Lynn Spears been on I’m A Celebrity before?

She has! In fact, Jamie was on last year’s season of I’m A Celebrity UK, which was filmed in Australia.

She joined campmates EastEnders actor Danielle Harold and TV personality Sam Thompson in the Aussie bush, but she was the second contestant to leave and was removed for medical reasons.

 “Jamie Lynn Spears has left I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! on medical grounds,” a spokesperson said in a statement at the time.

“She’s been a fantastic campmate who has triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities.”

After arriving home, Jamie took to her Instagram account to call her time on the show a “once in a lifetime experience”, but could it actually be twice in a lifetime if the post is correct?!

“I can’t wait to share with y’all everything about this once-in-a-lifetime experience, but I don’t even know where to start when trying to describe what an incredibly special time and place I had with some of the absolute best humans I have ever met and consider family now,” Jamie wrote.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia season 10 premieres on Sunday, 24 March on 10 and 10 Play.

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