Australian Survivor 2025 winner crowned in nail-biting season finale (2025)

In an epic grand finale that tested endurance and strategy, Channel Ten's Australian Survivor 2025 has crowned its winner.

SydneysiderMyles Kuah, 23, narrowly beat out fellow finalistKaelen Lockhart, 27,in a showdown that culminated in a nail-biting decision by a jury of their peers.

The final challenge pushed the finalists to their physical limits as they were forced to balance barefoot on sharp, narrow bamboo pegs for an agonising three hours.

Myles clinched the title with a bold game that saw him dodge elimination multiple times, thanks to his knack for sniffing out hidden idols and making high-risk plays.

His chaotic, unpredictable gameplay earned him the nickname 'Jungle Rat' - and also won him the respect of the jury and, ultimately, the $500,000 grand prize.

During the last tribal council, both finalists presented their argument as to why they should not be voted off the island.

Myles highlighted his strategic acumen and ability to adapt, while Kaelen defended his gameplay philosophy focused on incremental gains and teamwork.

In a decisive vote count, Myles secured seven jury votes compared to Kaelen's one, cementing his victory and the coveted prize.

'Myles, congratulations! You are sole survivor,' hostJonathan LaPaglia told the shocked competitor after a nerve-wracking vote in which he won by a landslide.

Meanwhile, the 23-year-old financial analyst appeared lost for words and simply screamed out 'woohoo' in joy at his victory.

Last month, a leading online bookmaker successfully predicted Myles' victory.

He was ahead of the competition to win the $500,000 in prize money, according to online bookmaker Sportsbet.

Myles, who was competing on the Brains team, had $1.40 odds on to claim victory, putting him way out in front of the other islanders.

The show sees 24 contestants overcome challenges, take on obstacles and push their limits while divided into two groups: 'Brains' and 'Brawn'.

This season's cast included a poker champion, an AFL WAG, and even a witch.

Last year, LaPaglia made a shock admission by revealing which aspect of his job on the show is the most difficult.

The presenter told Yahoo that the Tribal Council elimination ceremonies, where a contestant is voted off the island, are particularly hard to manage.

'Tribals can go for hours,' he began.

'Keeping track of 24 different stories and extracting the right information without blowing up players' games is incredibly difficult.

'But when you land on the right question and suddenly the tribal opens up, it's so fun to sit back and enjoy the show.'

LaPaglia is a TV regular at the moment, also starring in Top Gear Australia alongside Blair Joscelyne and Beau Ryan.

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