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Global Survivalists Face Deadliest Predators in New Show
12 May
Summary
- Fourteen all-stars from around the world compete in South Africa.
- Contestants face punishing terrain and Africa's deadliest predators.
- A scoring system tracks performance, with eliminations for the bottom teams.

Naked and Afraid is taking its survival challenge to a global stage with Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown. Fourteen seasoned contestants, all-stars from previous seasons, will converge in South Africa's Zululand to compete for a historic $200,000 prize.
The premiere episode, airing May 17, features seven pairs representing different countries. They will navigate 50 square miles of treacherous terrain, confronting Africa's most dangerous wildlife. The competition is framed as the 'Olympics of survival,' with contestants enduring 40 days of extreme conditions.
This new installment introduces an official scoring system, awarding points for completed tasks and challenges. Winning teams gain advantages, while the lowest-scoring pairs face elimination. The series highlights primitive bushcraft skills, resilience, and interpersonal dynamics under immense pressure.