The nine Fugitive teams in Hunted‘s third season include cousins, friends, couples and a father / daughter duo – all hoping to make it undetected to the final Extraction Point somewhere in Victoria.
The series kicks off with a brazen bank heist where $1m must be stolen and kept by the teams as they thwart the Hunters for 20 days.
Leading the Hunted HQ team is Reece Dewar OAM who steps up from Deputy, with Ben Owen as Deputy, with four teams of Ground Hunters (Team Alpha, Team Bravo, Team Charlie and Team Delta).
The crew includes 115 in the field and 70 more in post-production. High-tech and high-spec, 96 cameras are used across the hunt, including two helicopter live streams, 64 action cams, 26 shooter producer cameras, one night vision thermal drone and six cameras across HQ.
Jayde (24) & Tayla (24)
Friends, QLD
Jayde: Social Media Influencer / Kindergarten Teacher / Business Owner
Tayla: Finance/Bar Tender
Jayde and Tayla embody the saying ‘blondes do have more fun’ and are equally as Gen Z as each other. They have infectious positive energy, vibrant personalities, and quick-witted banter – often finishing each other’s sentences and knowing what the other will say before they say it. These blonde bombshells effortlessly turn heads wherever they go and may use this flirting technique to their advantage whilst on the run. Despite being perceived as ‘girly girls’, they see themselves as tomboys who are ready to embrace the wild and adventurous side of life with determination and resilience. Hailing from a big AFL family in Victoria, Jayde boasts connections with the Western Bulldogs and Collingwood teams, who will stand to lend a helping hand to the “damsels in distress”! Coined by their friends as the ‘Dangerous Duo’, the 5ft3 and 5ft4 pocket rocket pair even plan on disguising themselves as children in a double pram to outsmart any capture!
Joanna (25) & Lee (33)
Engaged Couple, QLD
Joanna: Resident Care Officer / Body Builder
Lee: Forklift Operator
Recently engaged, Joanna and Lee have been inseparable for the past two years. Joanna’s nickname is ‘Muscle Barbie’ and she’s fiercely competitive and disciplined when it comes to bodybuilding competitions, where she’s been winning medals since the age of 15. Lee is a big softy, who is never without a huge smile on his face, spreading the love to all those around him. They live together, lift together and are now on the run together. Before meeting Joanna, Lee was always the ‘alpha’ – now it’s Joanna who calls the shots. She can outrun and outlift Lee, but he is her biggest cheerleader in life! Having lost both of their fathers at a young age, they owe everything to the mothers who raised them and if they win Hunted, they will use some of the prize money to treat their mums to something special.
Tanisha (20) & Bobby (56)
Father & Daughter, NSW
Tanisha: Content Creator
Bobby: Chief Operation Officer, previous IT Executive
Bobby and Tanisha are the dream father/daughter duo – they are best mates who live together and travel together. Bobby claims that his daughter is him in female form and both of them share a high energy and confidence. They both have some knowledge of the power that technology holds in society, with Bobby having previously worked in cyber security and Tanisha being a typical Gen Z who is all over social media. Their greatest assets are Tanisha’s ability to make friends with anyone and Bobby’s strategic problemsolving skills. In this ultimate team of generations, both will strive to make the most of this once in a lifetime experience, making their incredible bond even stronger.
Andy (44) & Deb (41)
Married, SA
Andy: Firefighter (Station Officer)
Deb: Event Coordinator
A teenage love story, Andy and Deb met and married young, having two daughters early in their marriage. As a couple, they are optimistic and very hardworking – salt of the earth type people, with an energy that is utterly infectious. Andy is cheeky, diligent, and energetic, with a heart of gold. A career fireman, he coordinates operations for some of the most horrific bushfires this country has ever seen, including the Sydney bushfires, Kangaroo Island bushfires and Sampson Flat bushfires. He organises all things in the operation, including the use of maps, planning routes, and choosing safe alternatives for various situations. It’s the Fire Service brotherhood that Andy and Deb plan on using as their main source of assistance whilst on the run. Andy has also recently returned from a secondment where he volunteered in Ukraine as part of the search and rescue missions through areas that had been bombed, shelled, and covered in landmines. The other half of this tactical duo, Deb is honest, funny, highly organised and loves people. She is willing to do whatever it takes whilst on the run and is prepared to disguise herself in wild and wonderful ways that include costumes, makeup and even shaving off her long blonde hair. Her father was a career criminal safe cracker, spending 20 years on the run – will she inherently know some tactics that she can use along the way?
Romanee (25) & Chelsea (26)
Friends, SA & TAS
Chelsea: Finance
Romanee: Marketing Consultant / Social Media
Chelsea and Romanee are two down to earth country girls at heart, who are best friends brought together by former boyfriends! Bubbly and outgoing, they are confident, funny, and absolutely love a challenge. They both thrive in fast-paced environments and are tenacious and determined with anything they put their minds to. Both are farmers’ daughters – Romanee’s father is a winemaker and Chelsea’s father is a cattle farmer, so they are not afraid to get stuck in and give anything a go. Going into Hunted with a solid plan, they will use their many contacts, friends, and family around Victoria to assist them on the run in the most efficient and undetectable way.
Ondeane (49) & Shelli (61)
Cousins, WA
Ondeane: Investigator (Government)
Shelli: Business Owner/Entrepreneur
Cousins and besties, Ondeane and Shelli get on like a house on fire and are both passionate, fun-loving and carefree. Always bouncing off each other, they have a real cheeky side and are often the first to laugh at their own expense! Although they don’t take life too seriously, they have impressive business acumen, with Ondeane’s 20-year ADF Naval Intelligence Service experience and Shelli’s ownership of multiple businesses. Don’t let their ages fool you – these thrill seekers have exactly what it takes to put their brains trust into action and make some serious moves within the game.
Luke (36) & Ben (38)
Married Couple, VIC
Luke: Hairdresser
Ben: Charity CEO
Luke and Ben are ready to take on this ultimate challenge together. They are not just partners in crime – they are partners in life, married and loved up. They are doing Hunted to strengthen their bond, where they’ll learn even more about each other while navigating the challenges they’ll be faced with. Ben is a charismatic leader who thrives on a challenge and who has the intuition, experience, and heart to navigate anything thrown their way. Luke is a friendly and positive soul who loves helping others. He makes connections effortlessly – a hairdresser by trade, he knows how to communicate with people and make them feel at ease. Their motivation in doing Hunted is the opportunity to break out of their monotonous routines, embracing the thrill of being on the run, unplugging from devices and engaging their survival instincts. They call themselves “Batman and Robin” – Ben being Batman and Luke as his ultimate sidekick, Robin! With a deep reservoir of life experiences, resilience, and humour, Ben and Luke are poised to make their mark on this ultimate adventure, which they hope will lead them to the final extraction point!
Kaylie (30) & Tony (58)
Friends, NSW
Kaylie: Educator
Tony: Business Owner
These two teammates have what it takes to win – they have speed, they are street smart, and they are constantly thinking ahead. They have invaluable trust in each other too. Having met within the tightknit rally car industry, both have been driving rally cars together on the weekends for many years; Tony is a 2-time TARGA Champion and they are 3-time winners of the NSW Rally Championships. The beauty of the rally car community is the support they give each other, and so they have access to an endless range of connections from all walks of life. Their ability to use and read maps, as well as their intuition to survive whilst on the run will be their driving force in the competition. With their teamwork second to none, they will calculate every corner and trust each other with their lives. Happily married with two young daughters, Kaylie is the navigator and brains of the team. As a teacher, she’s a natural organisational leader, knowing how to communicate but also listen. Tony is a workaholic who rarely has a day off. Married for over 30 years, Tony has two children and is highly driven, thriving on pressure with a never say no attitude. Living on a farm, he has the skills to live off the land – will we see them come in handy for this duo to go totally off the grid?
Akec (31) & Joe (38)
Friends, VIC
Joe: Comedian
Akec: Former AFLW Player/Content Creator
Akec and Joe are friends through Joe’s twin sister. Akec was born in Kenya, moving to a refugee camp with her mother at the young age of three. At age 11, she migrated to Australia, landing in Perth before settling in Melbourne, where she’s lived for the past five years. She made her debut there in an AFLW career, up until her recent retirement. Joe is a comedian and is the first Ethiopian stand up to play at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He also migrated to Perth as a refugee at age 11, some 20 years ago. Having both been raised in refugee camps, Akek and Joe both credit Australia for giving their families a second chance at life. While competing in Hunted, they hope to inspire and represent the African community that lives in Australia.
Hunted screens Sunday – Tuesdays on 10.
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