Celebrity Treasure Island 2024
| Celebrity Treasure Island 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Season 8 | |
| Presented by | Bree Tomasel Lance Savali |
| No. of days | 18 |
| No. of castaways | 18 |
| Winner | JP Foliaki |
| Runners-up | Christian "Cully" Cullen James Rolleston |
| Location | Mercury Bay, New Zealand |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
| Release | |
| Original network | TVNZ 2 TVNZ+ |
| Original release | 9 September – 16 October 2024 |
| Season chronology | |
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
[edit]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
[edit]Eighteen celebrities[5] 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).[6]
- 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 | 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 | Runners-up Lost Treasure Hunt Day 18 |
$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 | [7] | |
| 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 | [8] | |
| 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 | [9] | |
| Suzanne Paul 66, Infomercial queen 2003, Chosen Charity: SPCA NZ |
Aihe | 3rd Eliminated Lost Duel Day 5 |
N/A | [10] | ||
| Casey Kopua 39, Silver Ferns legend Chosen Charity: Lunches in Schools |
Wētā | 2nd Eliminated Lost Duel Day 3 |
N/A | [11] | ||
| Vinnie Woolston 39, International Model Chosen Charity: Te Kōhanga Reo |
Wētā | 1st Eliminated Lost Duel Day 2 |
N/A | [12] | ||
Challenges
[edit]| Day | Individual Charity | Reward | Face-off | Captaincy | Captain Coup | Elimination | Eliminated | Ref. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1[13] | Wētā | Wairangi | Wētā | Suzanne | Wairangi | Suzanne | [14] | ||||||||
| 2[15] | Wētā | Spankie | Wētā | Suzanne | Wairangi | Bubbah | vs. | Vinnie | Vinnie Woolston | [16] | |||||
| 3[17] | Aihe | Janaye | Aihe | Suzanne | Wairangi | Millen | vs. | Casey | Casey Kopua | [18] | |||||
| 4[19] | Wētā | Wairangi | Wētā | Millen | Wairangi | Millen | [20] | ||||||||
| 5[21] | Aihe | Michelle | Wētā | Millen | Wairangi | Suzanne | vs. | James | Suzanne Paul | [22] | |||||
| 6[23] | Wētā | Millen | Wairangi | Michelle | vs. | Tāmati | Tāmati Coffey | [24] | |||||||
| 7[25] | Wētā | JP | Aihe | Millen | Wairangi | Wairangi | [26] | ||||||||
| 8[27] | Aihe | Michelle | Aihe | Millen | Wairangi | Aidee | vs. | Carmel | Aidee Walker | [28] | |||||
| 9[29] | Wētā | Gaby | NONE [a] | Millen | Wairangi | Janaye | vs. | James | Janaye Henry | [30] | |||||
| 10[31] | Aihe | Millen | Christian | Carmel | vs. | Wairangi | Carmel Sepuloni | ||||||||
| 11[32] | Kōura | Millen | Wairangi | Michelle | vs. | Millen | |||||||||
| 12[33] | Kōura | Christian | Wairangi | Michelle | vs. | Millen | Michelle Langstone | ||||||||
| 13[34] | Kōura | Wairangi | Wairangi | James | vs. | Wairangi[c] | |||||||||
| 14[35] | Kōura | Gaby | James | Gaby | vs. | Millen | vs. | Wairangi | Gaby Solomona | ||||||
| Wairangi Koopu | |||||||||||||||
| 15[33] | Kōura | JP | Duncan | ||||||||||||
| Day | Face-off | Elimination | Eliminated | Ref. | |||||||||||
| 16[36] | Bubbah[e] | Christian[f] | James[g] | Duncan | vs. | JP | vs. | Millen | Duncan Garner | ||||||
| Millen Baird | |||||||||||||||
| 17[37] | James[h] | JP[i] | Bubbah | vs. | Christian | 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.
- ^ Face-off was cancelled due to severe weather,Mea was medically withdrawn from the game, and each Captain chose one member for the elimination challenge.
- ^ Michelle used the Mercy card to save herself from the elimination.
- ^ Wairangi volunteer himself for the elimination.
- ^ James used the Mercy card to save himself from the elimination.
- ^ Duncan assigned the pairs. Bubbah won the face-off and her spot in the final four against Duncan.
- ^ Duncan assigned the pairs. Christian won the face-off and his spot in the final four against JP.
- ^ Duncan assigned the pairs. James won the face-off and his spot in the final four against Millen.
- ^ James won the first face-off and his spot in the final.
- ^ JP won the second face-off and his spot in the final.
References
[edit]- ^ "Top politician, broadcaster, sport stars in Celebrity Treasure Island 2024". 1 News.
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- ^ Puschmann, Karl (24 September 2024). "Celebrity Treasure Island episode eight: A medical emergency ends one celebrity's CTI dream". NZHerald. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ Puschmann, Karl (18 September 2024). "Celebrity Treasure Island episode six: Duncan Garner goes from hero to zero amid Wētā's ruthless tactics". NZHerald. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ Puschmann, Karl (17 September 2024). "Celebrity Treasure Island episode five: Aidee Walker and Duncan Garner plan a sabotage". NZHerald. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Puschmann, Karl (11 September 2024). "CCelebrity Treasure Island episode three: Sporting legend booted in tearful elimination". NZHerald. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ Puschmann, Karl (10 September 2024). "Celebrity Treasure Island episode two: Confrontations, tears, and a pissed-off Christian Cullen". NZHerald. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "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. Season 8. Episode 1. 9 September 2024.
- ^ Puschmann, Karl (9 September 2024). "Review: Is this the biggest cheat in Celebrity Treasure Island history?". NZHerald. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "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. Season 8. Episode 2. 10 September 2024.
- ^ Puschmann, Karl (10 September 2024). "Celebrity Treasure Island episode two: Confrontations, tears, and a pissed-off Christian Cullen". NZHerald. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "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. Season 8. Episode 3. 11 September 2024.
- ^ Puschmann, Karl (11 September 2024). "Celebrity Treasure Island episode three: Sporting legend booted in tearful elimination". NZHerald. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ "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. Season 8. Episode 4. 16 September 2024.
- ^ Puschmann, Karl (16 September 2024). "Celebrity Treasure Island episode four review: It's mutiny! Suzanne Paul's enemies make their move". NZHerald. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "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. Season 8. Episode 5. 17 September 2024.
- ^ Puschmann, Karl (17 September 2024). "Celebrity Treasure Island episode five: Aidee Walker and Duncan Garner plan a sabotage". NZHerald. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "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. Season 8. Episode 6. 18 September 2024.
- ^ Puschmann, Karl (18 September 2024). "Celebrity Treasure Island episode six: Duncan Garner goes from hero to zero amid Wētā's ruthless tactics". NZHerald. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "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. Season 8. Episode 7. 23 September 2024.
- ^ Puschmann, Karl (23 September 2024). "Celebrity Treasure Island episode seven: Ice baths, flirty banter and betrayal". NZHerald. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "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. Season 8. Episode 8. 24 September 2024.
- ^ Puschmann, Karl (24 September 2024). "Celebrity Treasure Island episode eight: A medical emergency ends one celebrity's CTI dream". NZHerald. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "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. Season 8. Episode 9. 25 September 2024.
- ^ Puschmann, Karl (25 September 2024). "Celebrity Treasure Island episode nine: An epic battle leads to another medical emergency". NZHerald. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "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. Season 8. Episode 10. 30 September 2024.
- ^ "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. Season 8. Episode 11. 1 October 2024.
- ^ a b "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. Season 8. Episode 12. 1 October 2024.
- ^ "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. Season 8. Episode 13. 7 October 2024.
- ^ "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. Season 8. Episode 14. 8 October 2024.
- ^ "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. Season 8. Episode 16. 23 October 2024.
- ^ "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. Season 8. Episode 17. 15 October 2024.