Australian Survivor star David Genat opens up about his ‘dream’ role as the host of Nine’s travel series Rush
He’s best known as one of the most iconic contestants to ever appear on Australian Survivor.
And David Genat, 43, has opened up about his new role as the host of Channel Nine’s new globetrotting adventure series Rush.
‘It just felt tailor made for me so I immediately jumped on it,’ he told Nine on Friday.
David, a seasoned traveller, presents the exciting show, which sees 12 everyday Australians dropped into exotic locations around the world.
He says he drew inspiration for his new role from his time as a cast member on Survivor and Celebrity Apprentice.
Australian Survivor’s David Genat has opened up about his new role as the host of Channel Nine’s new globetrotting adventure series Rush
David, a seasoned traveller, presents the exciting show, which sees 12 everyday Australians dropped into exotic locations around the world
‘I got to see some of the greats do it – Jonathan LaPaglia on Survivor, Janine Allis on Celebrity Apprentice, you just get to see the way that works from the other side.
“I kind of take inspiration from what they were doing, and then just wanted to give it my unique spin.’
David first found fame in 2002 when he won the Search for a Supermodel contest.
He later became an international male model and was featured in Vogue and Vanity Fair – most notably photographed by the iconic Mario Testino.
David starred in Australian Survivor: Champions v Contenders in 2019 and later returned for Australian Survivor All Stars, which he won
David returned to reality TV by starring in Australian Survivor: Champions v Contenders in 2019.
He was the 14th castaway voted out, and then returned to the franchise the following season for Australian Survivor All Stars, which he won.
In 2021, he joined the cast of The Celebrity Apprentice, where he was fired in task 7.
Rush is currently screening on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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