While the new season of 7 vs. Wild is still in full swing, one participant already has concrete plans for the upcoming sixth season of the survival show.
Who is it about? For the second time, survival expert Joe Vogel is participating in 7 vs. Wild. While he was particularly noted for a big argument with another participant in the last season, he shares command of the group in season 5 with Alone winner David Leichtle, which is going much better than in the previous season.
While Season 5 is currently about halfway through, Joe Vogel already has plans for what the season should look like in 2026… and it could be even tougher, according to the survival expert.
Another participant was initially controversial but then developed into a fan favorite.
Harder than ever
How does he envision the season? In a story on Instagram, Joe Vogel shared his idea for the 6th season of 7 vs. Wild. He lists eight key points, with point 8 likely not being a firm rule.
You can see the eight points here:
If it were up to Joe Vogel, the format would move to the Outback in Australia in 2026. But instead of the jungle camp, 7 experts would be dropped off at a backwater of a river or a watering hole. Each professional is allowed to bring 7 items with them to survive for 14 days.
As in seasons 1 and 2, there would be a mission every day that needs to be completed, while tackling the major goal of building a shelter and meeting basic needs. From day 11, the 3-day march to safety would then begin, which participants would have to manage with their respective energy reserves. His last wish would be to be a participant one more time.
How are the viewers reacting? Joe Vogel’s concept aligns with many aspects of the long-held desire of viewers for a specialist season. Accordingly, many fans are responding positively on Reddit to Joe Vogel’s suggestions:
- der_tuk: “That would be exactly what I would finally wish for.”
- Manila99: “I would think it’s awesome. Exactly what I want to see. But impressive that such a trivial answer to a completely normal question can provoke such heated opinions and debates early in the morning.”
- reelThin: “Great, the idea has just one catch: Without the ‘kidfluencers’, it will get less reach. In the end, aside from Joe and Leichtle, no one is there who brings anything except for reach. 2 out of 5! That’s been evident since season 4, I think.”
- Odd-Philosopher-1522: “Then every expert just gets an influencer at their side. Season goal: Keep the influencer alive.”
Joe Vogel’s reintroduction as a participant for the next season is causing some displeasure among fans. They would prefer a season without the survival expert, who would then have caught up with Fritz Meinecke as a long-term participant. User YungLynIssc writes: “I’m in favor of each participant being allowed to participate a maximum of 2 times.”
Can 7 vs. Wild function without influencers? In the comments, there is often talk that the proposal is unrealistic because one would not have the necessary reach without influencers to produce a season. However, season 1 of 7 vs. Wild has already proven that it works even without influencers. A compromise with 7 survival and outdoor influencers could also be conceivable here.
Whether the creators of 7 vs. Wild will take Joe Vogel’s proposal to heart is unclear. However, many fans hope so. A professional season with a survival influencer cast could make the show exciting again for all those who missed the feeling of loneliness in seasons 4 and 5. Although some fans can’t stand Joe Vogel, he saved season 5: Candidate saves 7 vs. Wild just before the start, must swim across the Amazon
