Jimmy Lassaline had big plans for Alone Australia but COVID-19 took him out on day two

Jimmy Lassaline in western Tasmania for the filming of Alone before he came down with COVID-19. (Supplied: SBS)

Few people get excited at the prospect of being dropped into the wilderness, with few items and in total isolation for the foreseeable future.

Many more get excited watching others do it, which is why the American survivalist reality show, Alone, has become such a cult hit.