Celebrity Treasure Island 2024 Explained
Celebrity Treasure Island 2024 is the eighth celebrity edition and the 15th season overall of the New Zealand reality-television series Treasure Island which filmed for the first time in Mercury Bay, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island in the summer of 2024.[1]
This season premiered on September 9, 2024, and aired weekly, Monday to Wednesday, at 7:30 PM on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+, hosted by Bree Tomasel and former contestant Lance Savali.[2]
Castaways
Eighteen celebrities[3] were be separated into two tribes with te reo Māori names based on fauna of New Zealand: Aihe (Dolphin) and Wētā (Anostostomatidae), including the merged tribe as Kōura (Crayfish).[4]
- Day 1 – JP was chosen by Wētā to go against his captain, Suzanne. Suzanne retained her captaincy.
- Day 3 – Millen was chosen by Wētā to go against his captain, Suzanne. Millen won the coup.
- Day 6 – Carmel & Spankie chose Duncan & Aidee to switch to Team Aihe with JP & Tāmati. Mea was immune from the elimination as a neutral player and later switched to Weta after Tāmati's elimination.
- Day 7 – JP was chosen by Aihe to go against his captain, Wairangi. Wairangi retained his captaincy.
Castaways of Celebrity Treasure Island 2024 | Castaways | Original Tribe | Switched Tribe | Merged Tribe | Finish | Charity Prize Raised | Ref. |
|---|
JP Foliaki
30, Actor
Chosen Charity: Childfund – Water Run | Aihe | Wētā | Kōura | Winner
Won Treasure Hunt
Day 18 | $5,000
+
$100,000 |
Christian "Cully" Cullen
48, All Blacks legend
Chosen Charity: Brain Tumour Support | Aihe | Aihe | | $5,000 |
James Rolleston
27, Actor
Chosen Charity: Brake New Zealand | Wētā | Wētā | $2,500 |
Sieni "Bubbah" Leo'o Olo
28, Comedian
Chosen Charity: Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou | Aihe | Aihe | 15th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 17 | $2,500 |
Duncan Garner
50, Broadcaster
Chosen Charity: The Cancer Society of New Zealand | Wētā | Aihe | 13th/14th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 16 | $5000 |
Millen "Millsy" Baird
51, Actor
Chosen Charity: Taranaki Retreat | Aihe | Aihe | $10,000 |
Gaby Solomona
33, Actor
Chosen Charity: Taime Pasifika Cancer Support | Wētā | Wētā | 11th/12th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 14 | $10,000 |
Wairangi Koopu
44, Former Warrior
Chosen Charity: HUHA – Helping You Help Animals Trust | Wētā | Wētā | $10,000 |
Michelle "Mickey" Langstone
45, Actor
Chosen Charity: Tōtara Hospice | Aihe | Aihe | 10th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 12 | $10,000 |
Carmel Sepuloni
47, Former Deputy PM
Chosen Charity: TYLA – Turn Your Life Around | Wētā | Wētā | 9th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 10 | N/A |
Janaye Henry
27, Comedian
Chosen Charity: The Aunties | Aihe | Aihe | | 8th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 9 | $5,000 | [5] |
Mea Motu
34, Boxer
Chosen Charity: I am Hope | Aihe | Wētā | 7th Eliminated
Withdrew
Day 10 | N/A |
Aidee Walker
43, Actor-Director
Chosen Charity: Relief Aid | Wētā | Aihe | 6th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 8 | N/A | [6] |
Spankie Jackzon
39, Drag Superstar
Chosen Charity: Arohanui Hospice | Wētā | Wētā | 5th Eliminated
Withdrew
Day 8 | $5,000 |
Tāmati Coffey
44, Former Politician/Broadcaster
Chosen Charity: Fertility New Zealand | Aihe | Wētā | 4th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 6 | N/A | [7] |
Suzanne Paul
66, Infomercial queen
2003, Chosen Charity: SPCA NZ | Aihe | | 3rd Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 5 | N/A | [8] |
Casey Kopua
39, Silver Ferns legend
Chosen Charity: Lunches in Schools | Wētā | 2nd Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 3 | N/A | [9] |
Vinnie Woolston
39, International Model
Chosen Charity: Te Kōhanga Reo | Wētā | 1st Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 2 | N/A | [10] |
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Challenges
| Day | Individual Charity | Reward | Face-off | Captaincy | Captain Coup | Elimination | Eliminated | Ref. |
|---|
| 1[11] | | Wētā | Wairangi | Wētā | Suzanne | Wairangi | Suzanne | | [12] |
| 2[13] | Wētā | Spankie | | Wētā | Suzanne | Wairangi | | | vs. | | Vinnie Woolston | [14] |
| 3[15] | Aihe | Janaye | | Aihe | Suzanne | Wairangi | | | vs. | | Casey Kopua | [16] |
| 4[17] | Wētā | Wairangi | | Wētā | Millen | Wairangi | Millen | | [18] |
| 5[19] | Aihe | Michelle | | Wētā | Millen | Wairangi | | | vs. | | Suzanne Paul | [20] |
| 6[21] | | Wētā | Millen | Wairangi | | | vs. | | Tāmati Coffey | [22] |
| 7[23] | Wētā | JP | | Aihe | Millen | Wairangi | Wairangi | | [24] |
| 8[25] | Aihe | Michelle | | Aihe | Millen | Wairangi | | | vs. | | Aidee Walker | [26] |
| 9[27] | Wētā | Gaby | | NONE | Millen | Wairangi | | | vs. | | Janaye Henry | [28] |
| 10[29] | Aihe | Millen | | Christian | | | vs. | | Carmel Sepuloni | |
| 11[30] | Kōura | Millen | | Wairangi | | | vs. | | Michelle Langstone | |
| 12[31] | Kōura | Christian | | Wairangi | | | vs. | | Michelle Langstone | |
| 13[32] | Kōura | Wairangi | | Wairangi | | | vs. | | James Rolleston |
| 14[33] | Kōura | Gaby | | James | | | vs. | | vs. | | Gaby Solomona | |
|---|
| Wairangi Koopu |
| 15[34] | Kōura | JP | | Duncan | |
| Day | Face-off | Elimination | Eliminated | Ref. |
|---|
| 16[35] | | | | | vs. | | vs. | | Duncan Garner |
|---|
| Millen Baird |
| 17[36] | James | JP | | vs. | | Sieni "Bubbah" Leo'o Olo | |
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: Top politician, broadcaster, sport stars in Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. 1News.
- News: Mortimer. Jenni. August 25, 2024. Duncan Garner, Suzanne Paul and Carmel Sepuloni: Celebrity Treasure Island New Zealand cast revealed. August 25, 2024. NZHerald.
- Web site: #CTI is BACK! ️❌ . Instagram.
- Web site: Meet the teams of Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. Stuff.com.
- News: Puschmann. Karl. September 25, 2024. Celebrity Treasure Island episode nine: An epic battle leads to another medical emergency. September 25, 2024. NZHerald.
- News: Puschmann. Karl. September 24, 2024. Celebrity Treasure Island episode eight: A medical emergency ends one celebrity’s CTI dream. September 24, 2024. NZHerald.
- News: Puschmann. Karl. September 18, 2024. Celebrity Treasure Island episode six: Duncan Garner goes from hero to zero amid Wētā's ruthless tactics. September 18, 2024. NZHerald.
- News: Puschmann. Karl. September 17, 2024. Celebrity Treasure Island episode five: Aidee Walker and Duncan Garner plan a sabotage. September 17, 2024. NZHerald.
- News: Puschmann. Karl. September 11, 2024. CCelebrity Treasure Island episode three: Sporting legend booted in tearful elimination. September 11, 2024. NZHerald.
- News: Puschmann. Karl. September 10, 2024. Celebrity Treasure Island episode two: Confrontations, tears, and a pissed-off Christian Cullen. September 10, 2024. NZHerald.
- Season 2024, Episode 1 — Celebrity Treasure Island is back, with 18 celebrities stepping into the wilderness for a chance to win $100,000 for their chosen charity.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. 9 September 2024. 8. 1.
- News: Puschmann. Karl. September 9, 2024. Review: Is this the biggest cheat in Celebrity Treasure Island history?. September 9, 2024. NZHerald.
- Season 2024, Episode 2 — Tāmati finds himself in hot water as he defends his questionable game play to his team. Then, a face-off challenge has Spankie coming after a member of team Wētā.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. 10 September 2024. 8. 2.
- News: Puschmann. Karl. September 10, 2024. Celebrity Treasure Island episode two: Confrontations, tears, and a pissed-off Christian Cullen. September 10, 2024. NZHerald.
- Season 2024, Episode 3 — After losing one of their own, one team is out for revenge. And amidst all the game play, an unlikely pair see their bonds strengthen to a whole new level.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. 11 September 2024. 8. 3.
- News: Puschmann. Karl. September 11, 2024. Celebrity Treasure Island episode three: Sporting legend booted in tearful elimination. September 11, 2024. NZHerald.
- Season 2024, Episode 4 — Aidee is eager to strengthen her alliances and attempts to convince one player to join her. But can she get them to agree, or will Aidee find herself in the firing line?. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. 16 September 2024. 8. 4.
- News: Puschmann. Karl. September 16, 2024. Celebrity Treasure Island episode four review: It’s mutiny! Suzanne Paul’s enemies make their move. September 16, 2024. NZHerald.
- Season 2024, Episode 5 — Wairangi’s leadership style begins to frustrate some players at team Wētā. Then, two players meet up in secret. But will they be caught in the act?. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. 17 September 2024. 8. 5.
- News: Puschmann. Karl. September 17, 2024. Celebrity Treasure Island episode five: Aidee Walker and Duncan Garner plan a sabotage. September 17, 2024. NZHerald.
- Season 2024, Episode 6 — A shocking team swap sends everyone in a mad frenzy. Then, will a strategic game play work in one team’s favour or will it backfire and come back to haunt them?. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. 18 September 2024. 8. 6.
- News: Puschmann. Karl. September 18, 2024. Celebrity Treasure Island episode six: Duncan Garner goes from hero to zero amid Wētā's ruthless tactics. September 18, 2024. NZHerald.
- Season 2024, Episode 7 — Mea and JP’s loyalties are tested as they find themselves in the starting lineup of the face off challenge. Then, a captain’s coup has everyone on the edge of their seat.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. 23 September 2024. 8. 7.
- News: Puschmann. Karl. September 23, 2024. Celebrity Treasure Island episode seven: Ice baths, flirty banter and betrayal. September 23, 2024. NZHerald.
- Season 2024, Episode 8 — Desperate for a face off challenge win, Aihe get clever and put their acting skills to the test. Later, a gruelling elimination battle sees two pairs fighting hard for their charities.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. 24 September 2024. 8. 8.
- News: Puschmann. Karl. September 24, 2024. Celebrity Treasure Island episode eight: A medical emergency ends one celebrity’s CTI dream. September 24, 2024. NZHerald.
- Season 2024, Episode 9 — An epic face off sees the celebrities pushing themselves to breaking point. Then, the team captain’s true colours are put to the test as Lance throws a curveball at the elimination arena.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. 25 September 2024. 8. 9.
- News: Puschmann. Karl. September 25, 2024. Celebrity Treasure Island episode nine: An epic battle leads to another medical emergency. September 25, 2024. NZHerald.
- Season 2024, Episode 10 — The aftermath of a shocking exit has Michelle questioning her safety in the game, and a sneak peak of a challenge raises alarm bells. Could a merge be on the horizon?. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. 30 September 2024. 8. 10.
- Season 2024, Episode 11 — Teething problems arise as the celebrities get used to their new living arrangements. Meanwhile, Bubbah makes a bold move to help strengthen her alliance.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. 1 October 2024. 8. 11.
- Season 2024, Episode 12 — Wairangi’s determined to breakup the strongest alliance in the game. Can he succeed in the individual face off challenge or will one Wētā player’s journey come to an end?. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. 1 October 2024. 8. 12.
- Season 2024, Episode 13 — An underdog rises and gives one player a run for their money. Then, Bree has a sailing experience and a tasty feast for one. But could the prize be too good to be true?. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. 7 October 2024. 8. 13.
- Season 2024, Episode 14 — One of the strongest players still remaining in the game. But can the BFF alliance take out a challenge win and throw them into the elimination battle?. Treasure Island. Treasure Island 2024. 8 October 2024. 8. 14.
- Season 2024, Episode 12 — Wairangi’s determined to breakup the strongest alliance in the game. Can he succeed in the individual face off challenge or will one Wētā player’s journey come to an end?. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. 1 October 2024. 8. 12.
- Season 2024, Episode 16 — A threat no one saw coming sees Duncan being handed one of the most important game-changing advantages to date. Then, a gruelling challenge sees a double elimination on the horizon.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island. 23 October 2024. 8. 16.
- Season 2024, Episode 17 — The top four celebrities go to battle as they go up against friends, for the coveted spot in the final three.. Celebrity Treasure Island. Celebrity Treasure Island 2024. 15 October 2024. 8. 17.
