Celebrity Treasure Island 2023 Explained

Season Number:7
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Presenter:Bree Tomasel
Jayden Daniels
Num Days:18
Num Survivors:18
Winner:James Mustapic
(Gender Minorities Aotearoa)
Runner Up:Courtney Dawson
Turia Schmidt-Peke
Num Episodes:18
Network:TVNZ 2
TVNZ+
Prev Season:Treasure Island 2023
Next Season:Celebrity Treasure Island 2024

Celebrity Treasure Island 2023 (Celebrity Treasure Island: Te Waipounamu) is the seventh celebrity edition and the 14th season overall of the New Zealand reality-television series Treasure Island which filmed for the first time in Wānaka, Te Waipounamu/South Island while Cyclone Gabrielle affected the North Island in the summer of 2023.[1] [2]

This season premiered on September 18, 2023, and aired weekly, Monday to Wednesday, at 7:30 PM on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+, hosted by Bree Tomasel and Jayden Daniels.[3]

James Mustapic won the treasure hunt on Day 18, taking $100,000 for Gender Minorities Aotearoa.[4] Courtney Dawson and Turia Schmidt-Peke were the other two finalists. This season raised $170,000 across nine various charities across New Zealand. James was the only person in history who had not competed in any elimination challenge and won the treasure hunt on his first attempt.[5]

Castaways

Eighteen celebrities[6] [7] were separated into two tribes with te reo Māori names based on fauna of New Zealand: Kārearea (New Zealand falcon) and Tohorā (Eubalaena australis), including the merged tribe as Weka (Gallirallus australis).[8]

For the first time in the game's history, the Captain's Coup was introduced. The day's winning team gets to pick a member from the losing team to go up against their captain. If the captain loses, they lose their captaincy, given to their teammate. If they win, they get to keep it.

Castaways of Celebrity Treasure Island: Te Waipounamu Season 2023
CastawaysOriginal TribeSwitch TribeMerged TribeFinishCharity Prize Raised
James Mustapic
27, Comedian
Chosen Charity: Gender Minorities Aotearoa
TohorāTohorāWekaWinner
Won Treasure Hunt
Day 18
$5,000 + $100,000
Courtney Dawson
34, Comedian
Chosen Charity: Middlemore Foundation
KāreareaTohorāRunner-up
Lost Treasure Hunt
Day 18
$10,000
Turia Schmidt-Peke
29, Actor
Chosen Charity: Fonua Ola Network
TohorāKārearea$5,000
Nick Afoa
37, Musical Theatre star
Chosen Charity: BBM Foundation / Just Move
KāreareaTohorā15th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 17
$7,500
Laura Daniel
32, Actor/Comedian
Chosen Charity: Shine
TohorāTohorā14th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 16
N/A
Eli Matthewson
34, Comedian
Chosen Charity: Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
KāreareaKārearea13th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 15
N/A
Mel Homer
53, Broadcaster
Chosen Charity: The Aunties
TohorāKārearea12th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 14
N/A
Steve Price
49, Rugby League Legend
Chosen Charity: Child Cancer Foundation
TohorāTohorā11th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 13
$15,000
Jazz Thornton[9]
28, Mental health advocate
Chosen Charity: Voices of Hope
KāreareaKārearea10th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 12
$2,500
Blair Strang
51, Actor
Chosen Charity: Dementia Foundation
KāreareaTohorā9th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 11
N/A
Matt Gibb
42, Presenter
Chosen Charity: Cancer Society
TohorāKārearea8th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 10
$10,000
Miriama Smith
47, Actor
Chosen Charity: Coastguard
KāreareaKārearea7th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 9
$10,000
Jordan Vandermade
36, Presenter
Chosen Charity: Youthline
KāreareaKārearea6th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 8
N/A
Matilda Green
32, Influencer
Chosen Charity: Variety Children’s Charity
Tohorā5th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 6
N/A
Mary Lambie
59, Presenter
Chosen Charity: Cure Our Ovarian Cancer
Kārearea4th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 5
N/A
Tāme Iti
71, Activist/Artist
Chosen Charity: I am Hope
Tohorā3rd Eliminated
Withdrew
Day 5
N/A
Megan Alatini
46, True Bliss star
Chosen Charity: Women’s Refuge
Kārearea2nd Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 3
$5,000
Grant Lobban
50, Actor
Chosen Charity: Mental Health Foundation
Tohorā1st Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 2
N/A

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

  1. Web site: It's time to head back into the arena... ❌ #CTI. Instagram.
  2. Web site: Celebrity Treasure Island reveals 2023 cast with Tāme Iti, Matilda Green, and more. stuff.co.nz.
  3. News: Mortimer. Jenni. September 3, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island: Meet the cast of TVNZ’s most star-studded season yet. September 3, 2023. NZHerald.
  4. News: Rohan. Lillie . October 25, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island final: James Mustapic takes out huge $100,000 win for Gender Minorities Aotearoa. October 25, 2023. NZHerald.
  5. News: Rohan. Lillie . October 25, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island final: James Mustapic takes out huge $100,000 win for Gender Minorities Aotearoa. October 25, 2023. NZHerald.
  6. Web site: Guess this year’s Celebrity Treasure Island cast and be in to win your share of $10,000! Keep an eye out on our stories for clues ❌ #CTI. Instagram.
  7. Web site: Introducing our contestants heading to @celebritytreasureisland! . Instagram.
  8. Web site: Celebrity Treasure Island: Meet the cast of TVNZ’s most star-studded season yet. Jenni. Mortimer. 2 September 2023. 2023-09-02. The New Zealand Herald.
  9. Web site: It’s @jazzthornton! Jazz has been revealed by @thehitsbreakfast team as the first contestant heading into the @celebritytreasureisland arena.. Instagram.
  10. Season 2023, Episode 1 — 18 Celebrities arrive, and are ready to battle it out for a worthy cause. A remote location and new challenges will push them to their limit!. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2023. 18 September 2023. 7. 1.
  11. News: Rohan. Lillie . September 18, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island: TVNZ’s hit show returns with unexpected star and one very awkward moment. September 18, 2023. NZHerald.
  12. Season 2023, Episode 2 — The game turns up a notch as fresh-faced celebs try their hand at wheeling and dealing. Then, an elimination challenge sees two celebrities going head to head for the first time in Te Waipounamu.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2023. September 19, 2023. 7. 2.
  13. News: Rohan. Lillie . September 19, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island epsiode 2: Matilda Green reveals herself as villain to watch as Grant Lobban is sent home. September 19, 2023. NZHerald.
  14. Season 2023, Episode 3 — 17 celebrities remain, and while some players are busy trying to perfect their rice cooking skills; others are learning the way of the game quick and fast.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2023. September 20, 2023. 7. 3.
  15. News: Rohan. Lillie . September 20, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island episode three: Tāme Iti fights back after presenter Jordan Vandermade’s shocking move. September 20, 2023. NZHerald.
  16. Season 2023, Episode 4 — 16 Celebrities remain on the island. But as they begin to settle into their alliances– Jayden and Bree announce a Captain’s Coup which has everyone eager to see how the game could change.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2023. September 25, 2023. 7. 4.
  17. News: Rohan. Lillie . September 25, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 4: How Eli Matthewson’s thighs overthrew Matilda Green. September 25, 2023. NZHerald.
  18. Season 2023, Episode 5 — On Celebrity Island, Team captain Jordan, is feeling safe and secure as team Kārearea head into the next face-off challenge. But a game-changing decision threatens to flip the game on its head.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2023. September 26, 2023. 7. 5.
  19. News: Rohan. Lillie . September 26, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 5: Tāme Iti’s shock decision and Jordan Vandermade’s brutal betrayal leaves Mary Lambie furious. September 26, 2023. NZHerald.
  20. Season 2023, Episode 6 — Tensions are high over at Kārearea after losing another team member. With a camp divided, can they pull it together and claim back victory?. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2023. September 27, 2023. 7. 6.
  21. News: Rohan. Lillie . September 27, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 6: Matilda Green eliminated after Jordan Vandermade’s sneaky move. September 27, 2023. NZHerald.
  22. Season 2023, Episode 7 — Over at Kārearea, Blair rises and starts to play the game hard. Then, Bree announces a captain’s coup with a mystery box which has everyone curious to know what it could entail!. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2023. October 2, 2023. 7. 7.
  23. News: Rohan. Lillie . October 2, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 7: Blair Strang and Miriama Smith’s scheming results in ultimate captain’s coup. October 2, 2023. NZHerald.
  24. Season 2023, Episode 8 — Tohorā captain James holds all the power and no one is feeling safe in the game. Then, Mel ruffles some feathers at camp by giving too much information about her . Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2023. October 3, 2023. 7. 8.
  25. News: Rohan. Lillie . October 3, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 8: Major plot twist leaves James Mustapic with ultimate power play. October 3, 2023. NZHerald.
  26. Season 2023, Episode 9 — The celebrities are having fun scheming, but the game quickly fires ups as Blair reveals a game changing advantage.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2023. October 4, 2023. 7. 9.
  27. News: Rohan. Lillie . October 4, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 9: Jordan Vandermade and Miriama Smith sent home in emotional double-elimination episode. October 4, 2023. NZHerald.
  28. Season 2023, Episode 10 — The players battle head-to head as Bree and Jayden announce that there are individual rewards up for grabs!. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2023. October 9, 2023. 7. 10.
  29. News: Rohan. Lillie . October 9, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 10: Tears and shock as Matt Gibb eliminated in team merge. October 9, 2023. NZHerald.
  30. Season 2023, Episode 11 — A slip and slide challenge unlike no other sees celebrities getting wet and wild! Then, as some fight for security others fight for survival in the game.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2023. October 10, 2023. 7. 11.
  31. News: Rohan. Lillie . October 10, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 11: Blair Strang eliminated and Courtney Dawson’s heartbreaking confession. October 10, 2023. NZHerald.
  32. Season 2023, Episode 12 — Tōhora and Kārearea are no more and Team Weka is born, which sees celebrities looking out for themselves. Rumours run rife which threatens to divide camp. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2023. October 11, 2023. 7. 11.
  33. News: Rohan. Lillie . October 11, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 12: Jazz Thornton eliminated in season’s most tension-filled epsiode. October 11, 2023. NZHerald.
  34. Season 2023, Episode 13 — The celebrities are reminded of what is at stake which sees emotions at an all time high! Then, the push the send the big boys packing proves to be a tough task.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. October 16, 2023. 7. 13.
  35. News: Rohan. Lillie . October 16, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 13: Steve Price eliminated and Turia Schmidt-Peke reveals master plan. October 16, 2023. NZHerald.
  36. Season 2023, Episode 14 — The hunt is on for valuable clues. As the game amps up, strategies come into play and alliances are tested.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. October 17, 2023. 7. 14.
  37. News: Rohan. Lillie . October 17, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 14: Mel Homer sent home after tense run-in with Turia Schmidt-Peke. October 17, 2023. NZHerald.
  38. Season 2023, Episode 15 — Nick’s Power grows, and the island’s strongest alliance is under threat. Who will play the game or find themselves on the outside?. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. October 18, 2023. 7. 15.
  39. News: Rohan. Lillie . October 18, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 15: Eli Matthewson eliminated revealing season’s final five. October 18, 2023. NZHerald.
  40. Season 2023, Episode 16 — The final treasure hunt is looming, and the remaining celebrities are searching for hidden scrolls. While Laura thinks her alliance is set and stone, others are wondering whether to change tack.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. October 23, 2023. 7. 16.
  41. News: Rohan. Lillie . October 23, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 16: Laura Daniel eliminated in Treasure Island finals week. October 23, 2023. NZHerald.
  42. Season 2023, Episode 17 — As the final treasure hunt nears, only two spots remain. How will take out challenge wins and see themselves searching for the buried treasure?. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. October 24, 2023. 7. 17.
  43. News: Rohan. Lillie . October 24, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island ep 17: Nick Afoa leaves island after shock elimination battle. October 24, 2023. NZHerald.
  44. Season 2023, Episode 18 — Season Finale: The final three celebrities go head to head in a race to find the buried treasure. who will win this season of Treasure Island, and cash in $100,000 towards their chosen charity?. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. October 25, 2023. 7. 18.
  45. News: Rohan. Lillie . October 25, 2023. Celebrity Treasure Island final: James Mustapic takes out huge $100,000 win for Gender Minorities Aotearoa. October 25, 2023. NZHerald.