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David Genat Biography
David Genat is an Australian reality TV personality, host, and model who rose to fame for appearing in Australian Survivor: Champions v Contenders and being the Sole Survivor of Australian Survivor: All-Stars. He is a competitor on Deal Or No Deal Island SN 2, which premiered on January 7, 2025, at 8/7c on NBC.
David Genat Height
Genat stands at a rough height of 6 feet and 2 inches.
David Genat Age
Genat is 44 years old. He was born on March 13, 1980. Genat annually celebrates his birthday on March 13th.
Personal Life
David Genat Family and Relatives
Genat keeps information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
David Genat Spouse and Children
Genat married Pearl Christensen, a movement coach and personal trainer. They have a daughter named Rei. He has two sons Winston and Hugo from his previous marriage. He enjoys camping, jiu-jitsu, and motorcycle trips. According to his NBC bio, he has four kids.
David Genat First Wife
Genat was previously married to Kathleen, a jewel designer. They had two sons, Winston and Hugo.
Professional Life
David Genat Net Worth
Genat has garnered a net worth ranging from $500, 000 to $2 million during his successful career as a reality TV personality, host, and model.
David Genat Career
Genat studied at Scotch College. Before joining the Reality TV industry, he worked as a model. During his modeling career, he worked with big brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. He rose to fame for appearing in Australian Survivor: Champions v Contenders and being the Sole Survivor of Australian Survivor: All-Stars.
After his appearance on Survivor, Genat appeared on Australian Celebrity Apprentice, getting eliminated in 8th place. He and Luke Toki began the Who Authorised This? podcast in 2022. The following year, he worked as a host of a travel adventure show called Rush.
Movies and TV Shows
David Genat Australian Survivor: Champions v Contenders
Genat starred on Australian Survivor: Champions vs. Contenders. In this capacity, the contestants were grouped into two tribes including “Champions” and “Contenders.” Champions consisted of celebrities who had excelled in their respective fields while Contenders consisted of non-celebrities i.e. the average Australians.
Grouped into the “Champions” tribe, Genat was initially excluded from the dominant Sporty Seven alliance. He formed a strong bond with Luke Toki, Pia Miranda, and Janine Allis with whom he flipped Abbey Holmes and Ross Clarke-Jones to their side. As a result, they became the new majority alliance, toppling over the Sporty Seven ruined.
Genat secured a Hidden Immunity Idol by creating a fake idol to swap with Shaun Hampson’s real idol. However, some of his allies planned to turn on him because of his growing ambition but their plans were halted due to a tribe swap on Day 15 that left David and Luke in a minority against the Contenders. Genat and Luke managed to link with Daisy Richardson and others to befuddle Sam Schoers. However, Shaun’s return turned the tide with loyalties returning to him. Genat was voted out on Day 34, making him the second juror of the season with an idol still in his possession.
David Genat Australian Survivor: All-Stars
After first appearing in Survivor Australia: Champions vs. Contenders in 2019, Genat starred in Australian Survivor: All-Stars in 2020. In the show, he concentrated on building stronger relationships. In this capacity, he became the leader of the majority Vakama alliance which included AK Knight, Brooke Jowett, Locky Gilbert, Phoebe Timmins, Daisy Richardson, and Flick Egginton.
Genat made a secret pact with Mat Rogers to eliminate their allies, successfully catching Jericho Malabonga unaware. A tribe switch left him with fewer allies and conflict with Phoebe Timmins over target choices. He discovered that there was a second Hidden Immunity Idol, making him align with Moana and her allies.
He played a crucial role in the Mokuta alliance that extensively eliminated Vakama members post-merge. Next, he tried attaining the record for most successive days played by targeting Harry. As a result, he regained control through strategic idol plays. Genat secured vital immunity challenges and took Sharn to the final tribal council instead of Moana. His gameplay won him eight jury votes, ultimately crowning him the Sole Survivor and getting the grand prize of A$500,000.
David Genat Deal Or No Deal Island SN 2
Genat competes on Deal Or No Deal Island SN 2, which premiered on January 7, 2025, at 8/7c on NBC. In this installment, 14 islanders compete for hidden briefcases containing up to $200 million in cash prizes on the Banker’s private island in Panama. Kamari Love and Ben Crofchick play the role of the banker’s assistant in the series. In this capacity, they supervise the briefcases with cash prizes hidden throughout the island.
The contestants go on excursions and participate in physical challenges to reclaim briefcases on the island. They face challenges like red cases which can have small cash amounts or allow them to take another player’s briefcase.
Contestants gain immunity if they collect the highest-value briefcases during challenges. In this capacity, they can choose a player to enter The Temple. The chosen player can then partake in a game of Deal or No Deal. If the chosen contestant picks a bad deal i.e. accept an offer lower than their briefcase’s value, they are eliminated from the game. Conversely, if they make a good deal, they gain the authority to pick who is up for elimination next.
Each win from the rounds supplies a collective pot that increases as the show progresses, ultimately leading to the showdown where the last remaining contestant faces off against The Banker for a chance to win a huge cash prize. Besides the fact that she is a woman, The Banker‘s identity is unknown. She watches the game unfold from afar and raises the stakes as the host, Joe Manganiello, acts as a middleman between her and the contestants. The identity of the Deal or No Deal Island Season 2 Banker will be revealed during the finale episode. Joe Manganiello has worked as the host of Deal Or No Deal Island since its premiere in 2024.
Cast;
Known as the Golden God, Genat is a two-time veteran of Survivor Australia and the winner of an All-Star season. In this capacity, he has unique persuasion and manipulation skills. He is the ultimate thrill-seeker with an adventurous spirit at heart. He is prepared to display his strategic gameplay in the U.S. all while securing a bright future for his family, expressing the philosophy of going big or going home.
- Alexis Lete
- Dickson Wong
- Will Kirby
- Courtney Kim
- La Shell Wooten
- Luke Olejniczak
- Grace Cook
- Parvati Shallow
- Phillip Solomon
- Rock Carlson
- Seychelle Cordero
- Storm Wilson
- Sydnee Peck
David Genat Social Media
Genat has an active social media platform i.e. Instagram. He has a following of over 98K on Instagram.