Nova Peris

The 12 everyday Australians and 12 champions begin their 50 day quest to become the sole survivor by out-thinking and outlasting their opponents.

After losing the Immunity Challenge, one tribe considers the ultimate betrayal to eliminate one of the game's most powerful players.

As the contestants begin to form alliances, they are faced with a rewards challenge that sees one team gain some fishing equipment.

The contenders go all out in the challenges in a desperate attempt to prove they have what it takes to win. Tensions rise at Tribal Council as one player is taken by surprise and sent packing.

Lisa McCune, AFL champ Ben Cousins, SAS tough guy Ant Middleton, Home and Away's James Stewart and home cooking star Julie Goodwin are the first to enter the ballroom.

Recording star Sammy Jade, Olympic gold medallist Nova Peris, Taste of Australia's Hayden Quinn and AFL legend Shane Crawford join the ballroom.