Meet the Australian Survivor contestant dubbed the 'Crochet King' who hopes to win this year's Brains vs Brawn competition By Jesse Hyland For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:36 BST, 8 July 2021 | Updated: 02:44 BST, 8 July 2021 Viewcomments The first two contestants of this year's Australian Survivor Brains vs Brawn competition have been revealed, with one dubbed 'the Croquet King'. A trailer was released by Channel 10 on Thursday, showcasing the duo and teasing what else viewers can expect from the upcoming season. The 'Brains' contender is Phil, also known as 'the Croquet King', who tosses a ball of yarn in the air as he outlines his strategy to win. The Brain: Meet the Australian Survivor contestant dubbed 'the Crochet King', who hopes to win the Brains vs Brawn competition 'I'm straight up, but I'm pretty honest. I'm a Scorpio, like, they're loyal' he says. Phil is dressed in colourful long-sleeved jumpers and a button-up shirt, while his counterpart opts for a very different style. The 'Brawn' contender is entrepreneur Benny, who poses shirtless on a boat pouring champagne, then in a black singlet next to a Porsche on a hilltop. 'I have no emotion. I am willing to throw people under the bus. I will win the game,' he declares, in contrast to the seemingly less ruthless Phil. Fashion choice: Phil is dressed in colourful long-sleeved jumpers and a button-up shirt, while his counterpart opts for a very different style The Brawn: Entrepreneur Benny appears shirtless on a boat pouring champagne, then in a black singlet next to a Porsche on a hilltop. He claims in the video he has 'no emotion' and is 'willing to throw people under the bus' The promo finishes with Australian Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia asking viewers: 'Brains or Brawn, whose side are you on?' Fans of the show seem to prefer Phil, with one commenting on Instagram: 'Gotta love a croquet king.' 'Phil!!!' another responded to the trailer. 'Brains or Brawn, whose side are you on?': Host Jonathan LaPaglia is heard asking the viewers at the end of the promo video Australian Survivor: Brains v Brawn will launch on Sunday, July 18, at 7:30pm. The program was shot in outback Queensland and it's the first time the competition has been divided into two teams of 'Brains' and 'Brawn'. This season will also feature former AFL footballer Gavin Wanganeen, surfer Felicity Palmateer and MMA fighter Chelsea Hackett. Coming soon: Australian Survivor: Brains v Brawn will launch on Sunday, July 18, at 7:30pm Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility