If the answer is yes, an Upper Hunter resident might be able to replicate competition underdog Kristie in winning Australian Survivor.

Network Ten has announced the popular reality show is returning for a second season in 2017 – and they’re on the hunt for castaways.

“We are pleased that audiences have embraced Australian Survivor and that the local format has impressed new viewers as well as winning over critics and super fans,” chief content officer Beverley McGarvey said.

“Our contestants played the game with a genuinely Aussie twist and Jonathan LaPaglia has been a wonderful host.

“He’s really made his mark navigating the intense Tribal Councils.

“Survivor is a truly iconic and smart entertainment series. 

“We are very pleased to be working with our partners at Endemol Shine Australia and Castaway Television to bring it back to television screens in 2017.”

The critically-acclaimed debut year saw 24 everyday Australians stranded on the tropical island of Samoa with only the clothes on their back and the determination to be named the Sole Survivor.

Casting for the highly-anticipated second season of Australian Survivor is now open.

To compete in the toughest program on Australian television, successful applicants need to be physically and mentally strong enough to survive in the most basic of conditions. 

They must be willing to engage with others and be confident and happy to live in close quarters with strangers.

Australian Survivor application details can be found at www.survivorcasting.com.au