Survivor Philippines celebrity doubles showdown

CEBU, Philippines -  This season, doubles are in. Making its explosive debut on primetime TV today,November 14, SURVIVOR PHILIPPINES CELEBRITY DOUBLES SHOWDOWN is all set to unfold double the danger, twice the drama, and the excitement times two! With ten pairs of celebrity castaways leaving their comfort zones and braving the unknown – trying to survive against life-threatening storms, dangerous creatures, and scheming tribe-mates out to win the game – the stakes are definitely higher than ever.

And returning Survivor Philippines host Richard Gutierrez knows this by heart.

“Richard understands the different aspects of the show very well and he is fully aware of all the dangers that this new season could offer. As such, he is more prepared and focused as he returns to host Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown,” says GMA AVP for Public Affairs Leo Sanchez-Matias.

“Aside from being a host, Richard is also a part of the production team and he shares his ideas even during the pre-production stage. He is simply a joy to work with,” adds Matias.

Set amidst the majestic scenery yet undeniably very challenging terrain of San Vicente, Palawan, Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown features a highly interesting mix of celebrity castaways – chosen because of their individual characters:

BITTER EXES: Former real life couple Fil-Am radio disk jock and Party Pilipinas host KC Montero and sultry, vegetarian singer Geneva Cruz;

BEST FRIENDS FOREVER: Startalk host Alyssa Alano and former Sexbomb dancer Aifha Medina;

THE COUPLE: Sexy siren Ellen Adarna and real life boyfriend Filo Cucueco;

ISLAND DIVAS: Former actress Jackie Forster and popular radio DJ Angelicopter;

LOVETEAM: That’s Entertainment alumni Chuckie Dreyfus and Isabel Granada;

MAGPINSANG ASTIG: Celebrity cousins Arthur Solinap and Carlo Gonzalez;

COMIC DUO: GMA News talents Maey Bautista and Betong Sumaya;

HOT ITEM: StarStruck alumnus Stef Prescott and commercial model and actor Gino dela Peña;

RAGING VOLCANOES: Philippine Volcanoes’ Arnold Aninion and John Odulio;

LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER: Former beauty queen-turned-sexy actress Maria Isabel Lopez and daughter Mara Yokohama;

36 days. Ten pairs of celebrity castaways – all willing to outwit, outplay, outlast, and outshine on primetime! Who will bring home the P3 million cash prize and bragging rights to being this season’s Celebrity Sole Survivor?

Catch the most intense, most dramatic and most dangerous Survivor Philippines yet! Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown starts tonight, November 14, on GMA Network’s Telebabad block. (FREEMAN)