Gulder Ultimate Search will make its much-awaited return to screens with the unveiling of contestants for the 2021 season unveiled on Sunday evening, September 26, 2021, and fans are in high spirits as they anticipate the reveal.
Guests at the unveiling of Gulder Ultimate Search 2021 contestants
The contestants reveal for Gulder Ultimate Search – GUS 12 – ‘The Age of Craftsmanship’ held at a selection party in Lagos.
Organisers say more than 20,000 applicants registered for the show via the GUS portal.
They were whittled down to 20 finalists after the regional screenings held in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja and the Sea School screening in Lagos.
The screening committee will select 16 contestants from the 20 finalists, while the public will vote two to join them.
Gulder Ultimate Search returns after a seven-year hiatus, and fans went wild with comments when organisers announced its return on September 1, 2021.
Fans and past Gulder Ultimate Search winners reacting to the much-anticipated unveil on social media said, “Can’t wait! Looking forward to it!”
Kunle Remi, a Nollywood actor and GUS 2010 winner, was on ground at the event
GUS 12 will air on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151), Africa Magic Urban (DStv channel 153) and Africa Magic Family (DStv channel 154 & GOtv channel 2) on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 pm till 9 pm.
The survival reality show first hit the airwaves in 2004 and ran for 11 seasons before going off-air in 2014.
The show borders on the survival instincts of contestants who will be in a camp to struggle against themselves and nature in their search for the hidden treasure that brings to the last person standing instant fame and fortune.
Let’s show you brief profile of the 16 Gulder Ultimate Search contestants in no particular order:
1. Damola Johnson
Age: 26
State of Origin: Lagos
Hobbies: Football and Swimming
Film director, media executive and writer.
2. Mfon Mikel Esin
Freelance writer and model
Age: 27
State Of Origin: Akwa Ibom
Hobbies :Swimming, Reading and Travelling
3. Iniabasi Umoren
Iniabasi Umoren
Singer and music producer.
Age: 26 Years
State Of Origin: Akwa Ibom
Hobbies : Swimming and Playing Video Games
4. Samson Onoja Abah
Samson Onoja Abah
Student
Age: 25
State of Origin: Benue
Hobbies : Photography, Swimming and Calisthenics.
5. Gerald Odeka
Gerald Odeka
Athlete
Age: 35
State Of Origin: Delta
Hobbies : Singing, Playing Video Games and Travelling
6. Samuel Ishmael
Samuel Ishmael
IT expert
Age: 35
State Of Origin: Ogun
Hobbies : Travelling, Video Games, Adventure
7. Tobechukwu Okoye
Tobechukwu Okoye
Technician/Student
Age: 26
State Of Origin: Anambra
Hobbies : Football & Dancing
8. Emmanuel Nnebe
Emmanuel Nnebe
Paralegal, Model and Actor
Age: 29
State Of Origin: Anambra
Hobbies : Swimming, Writing, Dancing
9. Jennifer Okorie
Jennifer Okorie
Student
Age: 22
State Of Origin: Abia
Hobbies : Singing, Dancing & Sports
10. Chidimma Okeibe
Chidimma Okeibe
Project Assistant
Age: 29
State Of Origin: Imo
Hobbies : Swimming & Adventure
11. Omokhafe Bello
Omokhafe Bello
Realtor and Entrepreneur
Age: 34
State Of Origin: Edo
Hobbies : Travelling, Swimming, Cooking and Singing
12. Esitima Edem
Esitima Edem
Hostess
Age: 24
State Of Origin: Akwa Ibom
Hobbies : Cooking, Swimming and Working Out
13. Godswill Oboh
Businessman
Age: 25
State Of Origin: Delta
Hobbies : Adventure and Swimming
14. Olayinka Omoya
Olayinka Omoya
Music Artiste
Age: 26
State of Origin: Ekiti
Hobbies: Singing, Swimming and Dancing
15. Damilola Odedina
Damilola Odedina
Cinematographer and Video Editor
Age: 25
State of Origin: Ogun
Hobbies : Volunteering, Swimming and playing football
16. Solomon Yankari
Solomon YankariSolomon Yankari
Fitness Instructor
Age: 26
State of Origin: Bauchi
Hobbies : Swimming, Hiking and Fitness
