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Castaways revealed for TVNZ’s Treasure Island: Fans v Faves

8th January 2023

Celebrity Treasure Island is back, but like you’ve never seen it before! The epic treasure hunt is headed back to where it all began, with the castaways setting up camp in Fiji when the show makes its debut on Monday 30 January. But, for the first time in Treasure Island history, a team of celebrity castaways made up from seasons past, will go head-to-head with a team of super fans of the show – this is Treasure Island: Fans v Faves!   

From watching at home to competing in real life, the Fans are ready to take their passion for the show to the next level and take on the team of returning celebrities. The two teams of eight will face-off in a battle of epic proportions, but who will have the upper hand? The Faves have all played this game before, but the Fans have watched their every move.    

From fan-favourites, strategic masterminds, a mother-son duo and a two-time Treasure Island winner, to a team of everyday Kiwis ready to put their bodies and minds on the line for a show they love, Treasure Island: Fans v Faves is about to turn the game as we know it on its head.  

 

The celebrity Faves packing their bags once again are: 

  • Alex King, Celebrity Treasure Island 2022 
  • Art Green, Celebrity Treasure Island 2021 
  • Joe Cotton, Celebrity Treasure Island 2004 
  • Josh Kronfeld, Celebrity Treasure Island 2004, Superstars of Treasure Island 2005   
  • Lance Savali, Celebrity Treasure Island 2021 
  • Lana Searle, Celebrity Treasure Island 2021 
  • Matty McLean, Celebrity Treasure Island 2019 
  • Dame Susan Devoy, Celebrity Treasure Island 2022 

   

The eight Fans swapping the creature comforts of home for camp life in Fiji are: 

  • Adam O’Brien, 33, Labourer / Ex-Survivor NZ Contestant   
  • Anna Thomas, 28, Personal Trainer / Event Manager  
  • Dave Ward, 45, Container Terminal Supervisor  
  • Jane Yee, 43, Podcaster, The Spinoff  
  • Jess Waru, 22, Influencer 
  • Josh Oakley, 26, Area Sales Manager / Dame Susan Devoy's son
  • Katie Middleton, 30, Artist / Nanny  
  • Micah Marsh, 22, Gym Membership Consultant  

 

Taking a front row seat to all the action alongside host Bree Tomasel is actor and presenter Jayden Daniels (Shortland Street, Head High). Under the watchful eye of Bree and Jayden, the 16 castaways will be pushed to their limits and out of their comfort zones as they battle it out to win the grand prize for their chosen charity.    

 

With $50,000 on the line at the end as well as charity challenges throughout, expect game-changing twists, curveballs, plenty of surprises and a whole lot of laughs when Treasure Island: Fans v Faves makes its debut on Monday 30 January, 7.30pm on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+!