Survivor is officially back after the BBC confirmed a huge 16-episode series of the much-loved reality show.
The popular competition, which was previously aired on ITV for two seasons in 2001 and 2002, will be back to welcome a brand new generation of castaways who will compete to become the Ultimate Survivor.
A new UK adaptation will see 20 players stranded in a tropical location competing to "outwit, out play and outlast their rivals", the BBC said.
The announcement comes shortly after the network confirmed a revival of 90s hit show Gladiators, which will see a host of superhuman stars compete against contestants in the ultimate battle of speed and strength.
Survivor, which will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2023, "promises viewers a compelling test of brains, brawn and betrayal".
The 20 contestants, who have been selected from across the UK, will be divided into two tribes.
They will go head-to-head in a range of physical and psychological challenges throughout the competition.
After a number of players are eliminated at the tribal council, the tribes will merge and continue to compete until one person proves they have what it takes to be the ultimate survivor and walks away with a cash prize.
Kate Phillips, director of unscripted at the BBC, said: "Survivor is a global television hit and to be able to bring one of TV’s most successful formats to audiences in the UK in a uniquely BBC way is a very exciting prospect indeed."
The BBC has said further details about the broadcast, presenters and cast will be announced in due course.
The reality competition is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year after the show was first aired in Sweden in 1997.
The BBC has said 50 versions of the programme have been commissioned around the world to date and the USA adaptation will soon be airing its 43rd series.
Survivor, which is thought to be one of the most watched reality formats in the world, will be led by producers Natalka Znak and Claire O’Donohoe.
Natalka said: "Survivor is 'the greatest gameshow on earth' for a reason – it has everything – reality, adventure, drama, and the ultimate game."
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