Among the biggest names are broadcasting legends Simon Barnett<\/a> and Polly Gillespie<\/a>, rugby greats Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Frank Bunce, and social media stars Harrison Keefe, Nix Adams and Louis Davis.<\/p>\n A collection of actors join this year’s cast, including Vinnie Bennett and Te Ao o Hinepehinga, as well as Shortland Street stars Ria Vandervis and Ben Barrington. <\/p>\n TVNZ sports reporter Zion Dayal is swapping the newsroom for nature, while singer\/songwriter Georgia Lines sets down her microphone and guitar for a shot at treasure island success. <\/p>\n ‘Miss me?’ <\/p>\n Celebrity Treasure Island hosts Bree Tomasel and Jayden Daniels. (Source: TVNZ)<\/p>\n After missing last season, Jayden Daniels is back to his hosting duties alongside Bree Tomasel. <\/p>\n “I’ve got an old mate crashing the party,” an excited Tomasel exclaims in the trailer, before a grinning Daniels appears on screen and asks, “Miss me?” <\/p>\n The duo has reunited to front what looks to be one of the most dramatic seasons yet \u2014 if the trailer is anything to go by. <\/p>\n The preview video introduces the two teams, Kahu and Takapu, setting up an early clash in both attitude and approach. <\/p>\n The challenges return in the new season. (Source: TVNZ)<\/p>\n Comedian David Correos appears to capture the intensity of the show early on: \u201cThis game just knows how to\u2026\u201d before miming being pulled apart, \u201cpull me, you know.\u201d <\/p>\n The challenges, much to the relief of fans, look as tough as ever in the new season. <\/p>\n Contestants can be seen paddling through choppy water, competing in beachfront endurance challenges, and even hanging suspended in mid-air, prompting radio host Keefe to ask: \u201cWhat kind of sick freak made this game up?\u201d <\/p>\n Hanging suspended on a remote island? Only on Celebrity Treasure Island. (Source: TVNZ)<\/p>\n There’s no shortage of surprises, as Daniels hints at a twist: “There are two more celebs waiting in the wings,” he reveals, much to the visible surprise of some contestants. <\/p>\n “Oh my god. I just got shivers,” exclaims media personality Gillespie. <\/p>\n Strategy appears to be divided already. Broadcaster Barnett says, \u201cI don\u2019t imagine there will be a kill,\u201d before Woodman-Wickliffe fires back: \u201cWe are in for the kill today.\u201d <\/p>\n Hints of deception and rivalry between teams emerge too, with actor Bennett expressing his dismay at the opposition: “Their team are just the dirtiest players ever.\u201d<\/p>\n An emotional David Correos (Source: TVNZ)<\/p>\n The upcoming season promises to be emotional, with clips showing various castaways tearful and embracing one another. <\/p>\n \u201cWhat the hell are we doing to each other?\u201d social media star Adams asks, while comedian Liv Parker can be seen stepping away from the camera, asking through tears: \u201cSorry, can I just have a moment?” <\/p>\n Moments, there’ll be plenty of those.<\/p>\n![\"Celebrity](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/celebrity-treasure-island-hosts-bree-tomasel-and-jayden-dani-NIEK6ETDDBEYVL4ZDOQH3RH64U.jpg\")
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