Celebrity Treasure Island 2022 Explained
Celebrity Treasure Island 2022 is the sixth celebrity edition and the 12th season overall of the New Zealand reality-television series Treasure Island which returned to Ngataki, Northland, New Zealand. This season premiered on 5 September, and aired weekly, Monday to Wednesday, at 7:30 PM on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+; hosted by Matt Chisholm and Bree Tomasel.[1] One of the twenty-one celebrities won a grand prize of $100,000 for their chosen charity.[2]
Jesse Tuke won the treasure hunt on Day 27 and took $100,000 for Live Ocean.[3] Courtney Louise and Elvis Lopeti were the other two finalists. This season raised $205,000 across 14 various charities across New Zealand.
Castaways
Eighteen celebrities[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] were initially separated into three tribes with te reo Māori names based on flora and fauna of New Zealand: Kauri (Agathis australis), Kuaka (Bar-tailed godwit) and Mangō (Great white shark), including the merged tribe as Toroa (a Southern royal albatross).
This season was the first not to incorporate the show's pirate theme tradition in the game-play and introduced three celebrities (Dame Susan Devoy, Mike King and Ron Cribb) entered the competition subsequently as intruders on Day 2, Day 4 and Day 7 respectively.[9]
On Day 1, the twenty-second contestant was honoured as part of the cast. Former All Black Va'aiga 'Inga' Tuigamala travelled to the filming location with the rest of the cast but left for health reasons and subsequently died. His chosen charity was awarded $5,000.[10] [11] On Day 9, Ron Cribb won the individual charity challenge and announced that he competed for two charities instead of one; (Stand for Children) & former All Blacks Inga's charity (Alliance Health Plus).
Castaways of Celebrity Treasure Island Season 2022Castaways | Original Tribe | Intruded Tribe | Switched Tribe | Merged Tribe | Finish | Charity Prize Raised |
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Jesse Tuke 30, Sports Commentator Chosen Charity: Live Ocean | Mangō | Mangō | Kuaka | Toroa | Winner Won Treasure Hunt Day 27 | $100,000 + $10,000 |
Courtenay Louise 28, Actress Chosen Charity: Voices of Hope[12] | Mangō | Mangō | Mangō | Runner-up Lost Treasure Hunt Day 27 | $10,000 |
Elvis Lopeti 28, Dancer/TikTok Star Chosen Charity: Sisters United Trust[13] | Kauri | Kauri | Mangō | $5,000 |
Siobhan Marshall 40, Actress Chosen Charity: South Pacific Animal Welfare (SPAW)[14] | Kauri | Kauri | Kuaka | 18th Eliminated Lost Duel Day 26 | $10,000 |
Cam Mansel 30, Ngāti Whātua & Ngāpuhi ZM FM Host Chosen Charity: Music Helps'[15] | Kauri | Kauri | Kuaka | 16th Eliminated Lost Duel Day 24 | $2,500 |
Dame Susan Devoy 58, Former World Squash Champion Chosen Charity: The Aunties | Intruder | Kauri | Kuaka | $5,000 |
Ron Cribb 46, Former All Blacks Chosen Charity: Stand for Children & Alliance Health Plus[16] | Intruder | Kuaka | Mangō | 15th Eliminated Lost Duel Day 22 | $15,000 |
Dr. Joel Rindelaub 35, TV Scientist Chosen Charity: House of Science (South Auckland)[17] | Kauri | Kauri | Mangō | 14th Eliminated Lost Duel Day 21 | $10,000 |
Karen O'Leary 44, Actress/Comedian Chosen Charity: Mary Potter Hospice | Kuaka | Kuaka | Mangō | 13th Eliminated Withdrew Day 20 | $2,500 |
Perlina Lau 32, Actress Chosen Charity: Duffy Books in Homes | Kuaka | Kuaka | Mangō | 12th Eliminated Lost Duel Day 19 | N/A |
Melodie "Mel" Robinson 49, Kāi Tahu's Former Black Ferns Chosen Charity: Make-A-Wish Foundation | Kauri | Kauri | Kuaka | | 11th Eliminated Lost Duel Day 18 | $5,000 |
Shimpal "Shim" Lelisi 49, Actor & Comedian Chosen Charity: Women's Refuge | Kuaka | Kuaka | Kuaka | 10th Eliminated Lost Duel Day 16 | $5,000 |
Te Kohe "TK" Tuhaka 40, Actor Chosen Charity: Water Safety New Zealand[18] | Mangō | Mangō | Mangō | 9th Eliminated Lost Duel Day 15 | N/A |
Dylan Schmidt 25, Olympian Chosen Charity: Special Olympics New Zealand | Mangō | Mangō | Kuaka | 8th Eliminated Lost Duel Day 14 | $10,000 |
Lynette Forday 54, Shortland Street Legend Chosen Charity: Sticks 'n' Stones | Kauri | Kauri | Mangō | 7th Eliminated Lost Duel Day 11 | N/A |
Cassie Roma 41, Entrepreneur Chosen Charity: Make-A-Wish Foundation | Mangō | Mangō | | 6th Eliminated Withdrew Day 10 | N/A |
Alex King 24, Mai FM Host, Actress Chosen Charity: I Am Hope[19] | Kuaka | Kuaka | 5th Eliminated Lost Duel Day 9 | $10,000 |
Iyia Liu 29, Entrepreneur/Influencer Chosen Charity: Ronald McDonald House Auckland | Mangō | Mangō | 4th Eliminated Lost Duel Day 8 | N/A |
Mike King 60, Mental Health Advocate Chosen Charity: Gumboot Friday[20] | Intruder | Mangō | 3rd Eliminated Withdrew Day 6 | N/A |
Eds Eramiha 36, Ngāpuhi Actor Chosen Charity: New Zealand Mental Health Awareness[21] | Kuaka | Kuaka | 2nd Eliminated Lost Duel Day 5 | N/A |
Guy Montgomery 33, Comedian Chosen Charity: Auckland City Mission | Kuaka | Kuaka | 1st Eliminated Lost Duel Day 3 | N/A |
Va'aiga 'Inga' Tuigamala 52, Former All Blacks Chosen Charity: Alliance Health Plus[22] | In memoriam[23] [24] | $5,000 | |
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Challenges
The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the elimination challenge.
The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the elimination challenge.
The contestant was eliminated after their third time in the elimination challenge.
The contestant was eliminated after the fourth or more time in the elimination challenge.
Notes and References
- Web site: Celebrity Treasure Island 2022. 7 August 2022. 2022-08-07. NZ Herald.
- Web site: Full line-up of Celebrity Treasure Island contestants revealed. 6 August 2022. 2022-08-06. TVNZ.
- Web site: Celebrity Treasure Island final: Winner revealed as biggest rivals fight to the end. 2 November 2022. 2022-11-02. NZ Herald.
- Web site: Who are the contestants on Celebrity Treasure Island 2022? . Alex. Casey. 6 August 2022. 2022-08-06. The Spinoff.
- Web site: Celebrity Treasure Island 2022: Black Ferns legend Melodie Robinson, The Apprentice's Cassie Roma join cast. 4 August 2022. 2022-08-06. NZ Herald.
- Web site: Celebrity Treasure Island 2022: Karen O'Leary, Te Kohe Tuhaka join cast. 2 August 2022. 2022-08-06. NZ Herald.
- Web site: Five More Celebs Prepare For Camp Life On Celebrity Treasure Island. 3 August 2022. 2022-08-06. Scoop.
- Web site: First batch of Celebrity Treasure Island contestants revealed. 1 August 2022. 2022-08-06. TVNZ.
- Web site: Your sneak preview of the brand new season of #CelebrityTreasureIsland. 2022-08-31. Instagram. 29 August 2022.
- Web site: Va'aiga 'Inga' Tuigamala died ahead of filming Celebrity Treasure Island .
- News: Waiwiri-Smith. Lyric. September 5, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island remembers Inga 'The Winger' Tuigamala who was set to appear but never got to compete on new season. September 5, 2022. stuff.co.nz.
- Web site: Voices of Hope. Voices of Hope.
- Web site: Hey Sister! Be Inspired. Be Creative. Be You. Sisters United.
- Web site: SPAW – IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SOUTH PACIFIC ANIMALS. SPAW.org.nz.
- Web site: Music Helps. Music Helps.
- Web site: RInspiring Health Transformation. alliancehealth.org.nz.
- Web site: EMPOWERING TEACHERS TO RAISE SCIENTIFIC LITERACY - Providing comprehensive and engaging science resources. House of Science.
- Web site: Safety around water is served by a family of websites. Water Safety New Zealand.
- Web site: Gumboot Friday | I Am Hope | New Zealand. I AM HOPE.
- Web site: Raising funds to provide FREE and timely counselling for young people. Gumboot Friday.
- Web site: New Zealand Mental Health Awareness. New Zealand Mental Health Awareness.
- Web site: RInspiring Health Transformation. alliancehealth.org.nz.
- Web site: Va'aiga 'Inga' Tuigamala died ahead of filming Celebrity Treasure Island .
- News: Waiwiri-Smith. Lyric. September 5, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island remembers Inga 'The Winger' Tuigamala who was set to appear but never got to compete on new season. September 5, 2022. stuff.co.nz.
- Season 2022, Episode 1 — 21 celebrities arrive, ready to battle it out for worthy causes. A new mystery, new challenges and plenty of surprises will push them to their limit!. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 5 September 2022. 6. 1.
- News: Rohan. Lillie. September 5, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 1: Show returns with tear-jerking tribute to Inga Tuigamala. September 5, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 2 — Tensions rise as the celebs jockey for power, and the game kicks up a notch as a new legend enters the arena.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 6 September 2022. 6. 2.
- News: Rohan. Lillie. September 6, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep two: Dame Susan Devoy's secret feud revealed. September 6, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 3 — Relationships start to fracture for team Kauri. Meanwhile over at Mangō, alliances appear to be strong as Cassie and Courtney strengthen their ties.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 7 September 2022. 6. 3.
- News: Rohan. Lillie. September 7, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 3: Lynette Forday called out for 'cheating'. September 7, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 4 — An intruder is around the corner ready to be called into the games, and the teams battle each other at faceoff challenge for a delicious reward and a surprising advantage.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 12 September 2022. 6. 4.
- News: Rohan. Lillie. September 12, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 4: Former Black Fern Melodie Robinson's two faced tactic. September 12, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 5 — The teams have a restless night with heavy winds blowing through their kainga. Kuaka battle each other at the charity challenge, and at the faceoff teams fight it out for a double prize!. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 13 September 2022. 6. 5.
- News: Rohan. Lillie. September 13, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 5: Mike King declares war on fellow celeb. September 13, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 6 — While Kauri is called upon for a charity challenge, the alliance between Mike, Mel and Alex starts to shift. At the elimination arena, things blow up as Mike sets off a grenade!. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 14 September 2022. 6. 6.
- News: Rohan. Lillie. September 14, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 6: Mike King goes rogue in explosive elimination battle. September 14, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 7 — Mike shocks everyone at elimination and there's a prize worth fighting for at the faceoff! Plus, close-knit alliances are formed at an endurance challenge.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 19 September 2022. 6. 7.
- News: Rohan. Lillie. September 19, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 7: Drama ensues in most explosive episode yet. September 19, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 8 — Bree has $5,000 to give in the charity challenge, while a faceoff challenge tests each team’s ability to work together as a whole.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 20 September 2022. 6. 8.
- News: Rohan. Lillie. September 20, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 8: Tempers rise as Treasure Island contestants battle for food. September 20, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 9 — New alliances are in the air, Kuaka go head-to-head in the charity challenge and all teams are eager to win the faceoff for a kiwi classic.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 21 September 2022. 6. 9.
- News: Rohan. Lillie. September 21, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 9: Dame Susan Devoy lashes out at fellow celebrity. September 21, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 10 — Teams will merge as Courtney holds the power! A charity challenge puts a $5,000 reward up for grabs in Kauri, and alliances grow in the game.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 26 September 2022. 6. 10.
- News: Rohan. Lillie. September 26, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 10: Tears flow as celeb emotionally withdraws from show. September 26, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 11 — A monolith appears on the island, Kuaka gather for the charity challenge and a Kiwi classic is up for grabs at the faceoff.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 27 September 2022. 6. 11.
- News: Rohan. Lillie. September 27, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 11: The celebs try their Baywatch strut in a Bachelor take over. September 27, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 12 — With curiosity setting in about the monolith, things take a turn as teams find a clue back at their kainga. A set of individual challenges have players battling it out for the ultimate gamechanger.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 28 September 2022. 6. 12.
- News: Rohan. Lillie. September 28, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 12: The celeb outed as a threatening underdog. September 28, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 13 — Jesse, Cam, Joel and Siobhan battle it out for the ultimate gamechanger, while another faceoff challenge is on the cards.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 3 October 2022. 6. 13.
- Season 2022, Episode 14 — Bree and Jesse set off on their journey to bury the treasure, while Kuaka and Mangō rip into their faceoff challenge.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 4 October 2022. 6. 14.
- News: Rohan. Lillie. October 3, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 13: Two celebs share a romantic night away from the camp. October 3, 2022. NZHerald.
- News: Herald. NZ. October 4, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 14: A traitor raises Dame Susan Devoy's suspicions. October 4, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 15 — We're halfway through the games! While teams wait for the faceoff challenge, Dr. Joel creates a music video. And in the elimination challenge, strength and willpower will be tested.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 5 October 2022. 6. 15.
- News: Herald. NZ. October 5, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 15: Radio host Cam Mansel's secret scheme revealed. October 5, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 16 — A familiar face makes a welcome return to the shores of Celebrity Treasure Island, and all are shocked when one of the game's powerhouses is eliminated.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 10 October 2022. 6. 16.
- News: Herald. NZ. October 10, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 16: An intruder shocks Treasure Island celeb. October 10, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 17 — On this episode of Celebrity Treasure Island, the Kaiurungi for Kuaka, Jesse is forced to pick a side and the choosing of a new captain threatens to tear one team apart.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 11 October 2022. 6. 17.
- News: Herald. NZ. October 11, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 17: Surprise twist leaves Treasure Island star confused. October 11, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 18 — Emotions flow as our celebrities reach breaking point and some are left scrambling to sure up alliances before time runs out.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 12 October 2022. 6. 18.
- News: Rohan. Lilie. October 12, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 18: An elimination results in the signing of a 'death warrant' for one celeb. October 12, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 19 — Big plans and poor communication could spell the downfall of one of the game's biggest threats.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 17 October 2022. 6. 19.
- News: Rohan. Lilie. October 17, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 19: Star breaks down in most stressful elimination yet. October 17, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 20 — Courtenay has to decide where her loyalties lie and with the possibility of a team merge on the horizon, the celebs start to cement their alliances.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 18 October 2022. 6. 20.
- News: Rohan. Lilie. October 18, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 20: Alliances and enemies revealed as teams merge. October 18, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 21 — The slip ‘n’ slide charity challenge is back! And Siobhan is faced with a difficult decision, resulting in a bombshell elimination that sees one celeb make the ultimate sacrifice.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 19 October 2022. 6. 21.
- News: Rohan. Lilie. October 19, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 21: Courtenay Louise can barely speak after elimination battle twist. October 19, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 22 — Tensions are high following a shock exit from the game! Then, Jesse finds himself stuck between two alliances and is forced to make a tough decision.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 24 October 2022. 6. 22.
- News: Rohan. Lilie. October 24, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 22: Dame Susan Devoy collapses -‘Everyone has their limits’. October 24, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 23 — Jesse does his best to patch things up with a fellow team mate. Then, Siobhan is out for revenge, while Courtney has a renewed focus on the game and is determined to not be left out in the cold.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 25 October 2022. 6. 23.
- News: Rohan. Lilie. October 25, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 23: A master manipulator slides under the radar. October 25, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 24 — A turning point has hit the game, with true alliances exposed and motives revealed.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 26 October 2022. 6. 24.
- News: Rohan. Lilie. October 26, 2022. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 24: Star scolded by Dame Susan ‘Don’t be a silly silly boy’. October 26, 2022. NZHerald.
- Season 2022, Episode 25 — The remaining celebrities standing are speculating a double elimination, but will they be right? And with the final in sight, the face off becomes a challenge like no other.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 31 October 2022. 6. 25.
- Web site: Celebrity Treasure Island ep 25: Tensions rise for final four as Jesse Tuke is discovered as a traitor. 31 October 2022. 2022-10-31. NZ Herald.
- Season 2022, Episode 26 — The top 4 wake up and are feeling nostalgic as they reminisce their time on the island. Then an elimination battle that is a test of endurance will see two celebrities go head to head.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 1 November 2022. 6. 26.
- Web site: Celebrity Treasure Island ep 26: Devastating final challenge leaves star sobbing ‘I am crushed’. 1 November 2022. 2022-11-01. NZ Herald.
- Season 2022, Episode 27 — Season Final: The final three tear into the final challenge in the hopes to win $100,000 dollars for their chosen charity and be crowned the winner of this season of Celebrity Treasure Island!. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 2 November 2022. 6. 26.
- Web site: Celebrity Treasure Island final: Winner revealed as biggest rivals fight to the end. 2 November 2022. 2022-11-02. NZ Herald.