Age: 26

Occupation: Partnerships and Brand Manager

Age: WA

Kat quit her job as partnership and brand manager for the West Australian Cricket Association to appear on Australian Survivor. She has developed a thick skin that has enabled her to thrive in a male-dominated environment.

Kat lives in Perth but grew up in the country until she was 12, so she is not afraid of creepy crawlies and getting dirty. She says: “I think there will be a lot of things about me which will surprise people. I’m a classic example of don’t judge a book by its cover. Although I’m girly and I like to wear makeup and do my hair, I’m no frills and will do anything in my power to win. Bugs, dirt, hard work? Bring it all on.”

A Survivor fan, Kat says her fellow castaways will be in for trouble if they upset her.

“I hate ignorance, I hate rudeness, I hate laziness and I hate disorganised people. So you could say there is a lot of things which get under my skin.”

Applying for Australian Survivor was a no-brainer for Kat. She says: “It has been a life long dream to play the game but I also entered because I wanted to challenge myself. I think I will be underestimated and that will be a strength. Between my mental toughness, my social skills and ability to listen and observe, I can do this.

“I’ve been watching Survivor since I was a child. I think my style of game will be like Natalie’s from US Survivor Season 29. She was super savvy and kept herself in the thick of things without hogging the limelight.”