It's very interesting.
I remember both TARPH and TARA really did good things to hype up their surprise returns (s2 for TARPH, s5 for TARA) before even beginning to accept applications. Like, "Get ready!" promos on the shows' accounts and on the TV5 and AXN social media accounts. Then of course continuing to promo during the open applications/audition period.
So with that "Adventure Travel Competition" casting call, has it even been shared anywhere else outside of even here on RFF? Or announced anywhere else other than the tvblackbox blog?
Especially since Ten hasn't made an official announcement yet either, most Australians and Kiwis probably don't even know this "Adventure Travel Competition" exists, let alone it being TAR.
Are they hoping to fully produce the season before announcing it? Or seeing what kind of cast they might get before officially greenlighting it? Very strange!