Celebrity Treasure Island to Return

April 13, 2026 0 Comments

Celebrities are diverse as Polly Gillespie and Portia Woodman-Wickliffe will be among the castaways on the next season of Celebrity Treasure Island, which premieres on April 27 (TVNZ 2, 7.30 Monday- Wednesday).

Here’s the media release:

MEET THE CASTAWAYS GOING HEAD-TO-HEAD FOR CHARITY AS CELEBRITY TREASURE ISLAND RETURNS

Aotearoa, the wait is over! The brand-new season of Celebrity Treasure Island is set to premiere on Monday 27 April and TVNZ is thrilled to announce the charismatic line-up of castaways ready to face the ultimate showdown!

Returning hosts Bree Tomasel and Jayden Daniels are back at the helm this season, ready to put 16 larger-than-life celebrities through their paces as they embark on an epic adventure against the stunning backdrop of Northland.

Their goal? To win a staggering $100,000 for their chosen charities.

The celebrity adventurers dusting off their puzzle skills and gearing up for a diet of rice and beans, are:

Ben Barrington – Actor

David Correos – Comedian

Frank Bunce – All Black Legend

Georgia Lines – Singer/Songwriter

Harrison Keefe – The Edge Radio Host/Content Creator

Liv Parker – Actor

Louis Davis – Content Creator

Nix Adams – Content Creator

Polly Gillespie – Media Personality

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe – Rugby Legend

Ria Vandervis – Actor

Sammi Poole – Miss World New Zealand 2025

Simon Barnett – MORE FM Radio Host

Te Ao o Hinepehinga – Actor

Vinnie Bennett – Actor

Zion Dayal – TVNZ Sports Reporter

This season, in a surprise twist, two castaways remain out of sight until a pivotal moment in the premiere episode marks their big reveal – enter Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Simon Barnett!

With games and challenges pushing everyone to their limits, who will mastermind their way to victory, and who will break down as the competition heats up?

As schemes unfold expect fierce rivalries, surprise alliances, camp side confessions, heartwarming moments, tears, and tantrums.

As these celebrity castaways prepare to face off in this iconic treasure hunt, the suspense is real: who will prove they have what it takes to go the distance and dig up the $100,000 prize for their chosen charity?

Celebrity Treasure Island premieres Monday 27 April and continues Tuesday and Wednesday at 7.30pm, on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+.

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