Castaway 2007 facts for kids

Castaway 2007 was a fun reality television show on BBC in 2007. In this series, 15 people lived together on a remote island for 79 days. The main idea was similar to an earlier show called Castaway 2000, but with a big difference: contestants were voted off the island one by one. This made the show exciting as viewers and other castaways decided who would stay and who would leave.

What Was Castaway 2007 About?

Castaway 2007 was a series where a group of people tried to build a new community. They had to work together to survive on an island. They faced challenges like finding food, building shelters, and getting along with each other. The show was a test of teamwork and individual strength.

How the Game Worked

Unlike some other reality shows, Castaway 2007 had a unique twist. Instead of everyone staying until the end, people were voted off. This meant that the group kept getting smaller. Both the viewers watching at home and the other castaways on the island had a say in who left. This added a lot of drama and strategy to the game. The goal was to be the last person remaining on the island.

Meet the Castaways

Fifteen people started the adventure on the island. Each person brought their own personality and skills to the group. Here are the main castaways and how their journey ended:

• Jonathan Shearer: Jonathan was the winner of Castaway 2007. He stayed on the island until the very end.
• Francie Smee: Francie was the runner-up, coming in second place.
• Alasdair Humberston: Alasdair finished in third place in the competition.
• Catherine Ball: Catherine joined the group a bit later, on day 15, and ended up in fourth place.
• Wendie Mitchell: Wendie was voted off the island by the viewers watching the show.
• Alister Cooling: Alister also left after being voted off by the viewers.
• Catrin Lye: Catrin joined the island community even later, on day 58. She won a special contest called "Cast Me" to get there, but was later voted off by the viewers.
• Kenneth Rose: Kenneth was voted off by the viewers.
• Joe Chicken: Joe was voted off by the viewers.
• Erica Hurst: Erica was voted off by the viewers.
• Gemma Zinyama: Gemma was voted off by the viewers.
• Hassan Kobeissi: Hassan was voted off by the viewers.
• Lucinda King: Lucinda had to leave the island early. The other contestants asked her to leave because she broke the rules about sharing food.
• Clare Hilley: Clare was voted off by the other castaways living on the island.
• Jason Ross: Jason was also voted off by the other castaways.